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1、热点话题集训（十一） 工作与职业I .阅读理解A（2018福建闽侯第六中学第二次月考）Tired of Working in Your Country?With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2018 for instructors of English, German, Span

2、ish and French.?Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 30 students.?Accommodation, and other necessary documents will be ready before you leave.?Applicants will teach their first language only.?Excellent teacher training programs.If you are young

3、with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.Apply with C V.

4、 and send letter to：NOVA France, Mr. Sampy （IHT 3/2）Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, FranceFax: 33148014804Or visit our website: www. teachjp. comThe manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.语篇解读：本文是招聘广告，是招聘语言老师（有英语、法语、德语和西班牙语）去日本工作，文中交代了应聘者的报名条件及联系方式。What is

5、the purpose of the text?A To introduce a language school in Japan.B To describe working conditions in Japan.C To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.D To hire language teachers to work in Japan. 解析 写作意图题。根据 “We now have positions open in Osaka.for instructors of English, German, Spanis

6、h and French. ”招聘一些语言老师去日本工作。故选D。答案 DWe know from the text that those who are going to Japan will.A get trained for the jobB receive a degree from a universityC have free accommodationD teach English only in Osaka 解析 细节理解题。根据“Excellent teacher training programs.”可知，必须培训后上岗，故选A。答案 ABefore going to Ja

7、pan, you need .A to see the manager of NOVA FranceB to take some computer coursesC to write a letter to JapanD to find a place to live 解析 细节理解题。根据“send letters to: NOVA France, Mr.Sampy，可知选A。答案 AIf you want to work in Japan, you should .A have some working experienceB know how to use computersC pres

8、ent good teaching plans D speak several languages. 解析 细节理解题。根据“Experience in teaching is an advantagebut not specially required. Knowledge of the Japaneselanguage is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.有无教学经验都行，但是必须懂得电脑，故选 B。答案 BB（2018甘肃高台中学第

9、五次模拟）Ive worked part- time sincetaking early retirement ten years ago, for I was inspired by an older friend. We worked for the same company, and he retired two years before I was also considered “ ， spaarses”ome companies call it.Soon after I left work, we had lunch together. First, he assured me t

10、hat there was life after work. Then he related his own experience. He didnt want to take another full time job, so he turned his daughters old bedroom into a home office. He arranged for some consulting work from our old company, and he picked up more projects from other contacts. Soon he was workin

11、g 20 to 30 hours a week. He wasnt making as much money. His kids were grown up, so he didnt need as much income. “ As soon as I left that job， ” he told me, “ my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice as good, and Im twice

12、as happy.”I decided to follow a similar track. At the time, my younger child almost finished college, so my parental responsibilities were winding down. We sold our old house and moved into a townhouse. I went to work for myself. And the result? Today I, too, make less money. But we make ends meet.

13、And I feel twice as good and twice as happy.Our experience isnt for everybody. But a lot of people have retired early and lived to tell the tale, which proves it possible. Jack another friend, was a salesman for a communication firm. He had a long distance to work and did a lot of traveling. He deci

14、ded to leave the corporate world, in part becausehe had health problems and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Later, he quit his job with flexible hours and was restored to his health. And now he has found a pa rt time job, and he, together with his family, is leading a more relaxing lif

15、e.语篇解读：本文通过作者以及作者的两个朋友的经历说明退休早的人做一份兼职工作是一个很好的选择。How did the author and his friends feel about their retired life?A Its busy but wealthy.B Its flexible but tiring.C Its healthy and happy.D Its relaxing and wasteful 解析 细节理解题。由“I started to eat better and get moreexercise, I make half as much money, bu

16、t I feel twice as good, and Im twice as happy：和 Today I, too, make less money. But we make endsmeet. And I feel twice as good and twice as happy. ”可知作者和他的朋友感觉退休后的生活健康又快乐，选C。答案 CWhat did the writers friend try to tell him at lunch that day?A He regretted not leaving his job earlier.B He lived a much

17、better life after retiring.C He made more money after finding a new job.D His life was not easy for him after losing his job. 解析 推理判断题。由“ As soon as I left that job， he toldme, my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice as g

18、ood, and Im twice as happy”.可知在那天吃午饭时，作者的朋友想要告诉他，在退休之后，自己过上了一种更好的生活，选 B。答案BBefore Jack left his last job, he.A . lived a busy lifeB . used to find part time jobsoften travelled with his familyworked hard as a real travel agent解析 推理判断题。由 He had a long distance to work and did a lot of traveling. ”可推断

19、出Jack在离开他的最后一份工作前，过着一种 忙碌的生活，选A。答案AWhat does the author mainly confirm by writing the text?A . Health is more important than work.B . Young people generally live an exhausting life.More retired people are paying attention to health.It may be a good choice to retire early and work part- time.解析 推理判断题

20、。由 Ive worked part-time since taking early retirement ten years ago. 和 “And now he has found a part-time job, and he, together with his family, is leading a more relaxing life.“ 可 推断出退休早的人做一份兼职工作是一个很好的选择，选Do答案Dn .完形填空（2018山西吕梁第一次阶段性测试 ）I believe in respecting and thanking the dustmen. In my mind, th

21、ey are the most _1_ people all over the world._2_ Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, it took a while before the dustmen could get back to their jobs. There were a lot of _3_ about why trash wasnt picked up more quickly. Having lived in New Orleans for many years, I felt extremely 4 to see the city w

22、here I grew up turn into the biggest landfill （垃圾场）in the country.The dustmen finally came with excavators （挖掘机）and dump trucks to 5 their task. Maybe we should be in high spirits as they6 the trash, but we couldnt in fact. We all had a strong sense of great _7_ and loss as they loaded our once priz

23、ed possessions into the back of the dump truck as useless 8.My mother and I stood there, _9 the dustmen doing their jobs. We waited for that final feeling of_10_ that there was no moretrash to worry about, but it didnt come. As the man in the excavator 11 a piece of broken precious furniture, my mot

24、her suddenly burst out crying. Seeing this, the dustman 12 shut down the excavator and walked over to my mother to 13_ her.A few minutes later, the man and my mother walked over to the excavator. Then, I saw my mother actually 14 the excavator. She picked up our trash and dumped it into the dump tru

25、ck. My mother was excited, and her tears of sadness and pain turned into tears of _15_. What he did made me very _16_. When all the work was finished, I sincerely 17 him.One year has gone, and thanks to the dustmen, the city looks _18_ than expected. Now, whenever a trash truck blocks my path in the

26、 street, I usually express my _19_ for the dustmen through _20_ waiting for them to complete their jobs.语篇解读：一场飓风导致城市垃圾遍地，很多人抱怨为何垃圾没有被及时清理掉。后来一位清洁工的做法让作者开始尊重、理解和感谢他们。1. A.confidentB. beautifulC. ambitiousD. outgoing解析 根据上句的respecting and thanking可知，作者非常尊重和感谢清洁工，认为他们是世界上最美的(beautiful)人。confident意为“自信

27、的 ；ambitious意为“有野心的；有雄心的 ；outgoing意为 “ 开朗的 ” 。答案 BA.UntilB AfterC WhileD If 解析 根据空后的it took a while before the dustmen could getback to their jobs可知，清洁工返回工作岗位肯定是在飓风之后。after 意为“在之后”。符合题意。答案 BA.conversationsB commentsC complaintsD concerns解析 根据设空后的 why trash wasnt picked up more quickly 可知，有许多人抱怨垃圾没有被

28、很快清理掉。complaint 意为 “ 埋怨 ” ，符合题意。conversation 意为 “ 谈话 ” ； comment 意为 “ 评论 ” ；concern意为 “关心”。答案 CA.frustratedB amazedC relaxedD scared 解析 根据设空后的“to see the city where I grew up turn into thebiggest landfill in the country ”可知，作者对自己从小长到大的城市变成垃圾场感到非常沮丧。frustrated意为“懊恼的；沮丧的”，符合题 意。amazed意为“惊奇的；吃惊的；relaxe

29、d意为“放松的” ;scared 意为 “ 害怕的 ” 。答案 AA.competeB changeC confirmD complete解析根据设空后的their task可知，最后清洁工带着挖掘机和 垃圾清运车来完成他们的任务。complete意为“完成”，符合题意。 compete意为“竞争” ；change意为“改变” ；confirm意为“证实”。答案 DA.dividedB removedC checkedD possessed 解析 根据上文语境和常识可知，清洁工带来挖掘机和垃圾清运车以清除垃圾。remove意为“移除”，符合题意。divide意为“分 开”；check意为“核对

30、；possessS为“拥有”。答案 BA.richnessB kindnessC sadnessD happiness 解析 根据空后的“ as they loaded our once prized possessionsinto the back of the dump truck as uselessfiT知，清洁工把原来作者所珍 惜的东西作为无用的垃圾装运到垃圾车上，作者感到十分伤心。sadness为“伤心；悲伤”，符合语境，与空后的10ss相一致。richness 意为“富有”；kindness意为“友好；善良”；happiness意为“快乐； 开心 ” 。答案 CA.trashB

31、furnitureC truckD gift解析 根据设空前的 the back of the dump truck as uselesg可知，装入垃圾车的东西肯定是无用的垃圾(trash)。 furniture 意为 “ 家具 ” ； truck 意为 “ 卡车 ” ； gift 意为 “ 礼物 ” 。答案 AA.helpingB imaginingC hearingD watching 解析 由空前的stood there 并结合空后的the dustmen doingtheir jobs可知，作者和妈妈站在那里观看(watching)清洁工人工作。 help意为“帮助” ；imagine

32、意为“想象”；hear意为“听见”。答案 DA.responsibilityB satisfactionC disappointmentD curiosity解析根据设空后的no more trash to worry about可知，因为没有令人担心的垃圾了，作者和妈妈应该感到满意。satisfaction 意为“ 满 意 ” ， 符 合 语 境 。 responsibility 意 为 “ 责 任 ； 义 务 ” ； disappointment意为“失望”；curiosity 意为“好奇”。答案 B A.dug upB showed upC gave upD brought up解析根据

33、设空前的 As the man in the excavator可知，挖掘机上的人显然应该是在挖掘被飓风吹倒的东西。dig up 意为 “ 挖出 ” ，符合语境。show up 意为 “ 出现 ” ； give up 意为 “ 放弃 ” ； bring up意为 “ 养育 ” 。答案 AB B absolutelyD probablyC basicallyB B confusedB B confused解析根据上句的burst out crying”结合设空后的shut down the excavator and walked over.”可知，清洁工听到妈妈突然大哭，立刻(immediately)关掉挖掘机。absolutely意为“绝对地” ；basically意 为“基本上”；probably意为“可能地”。答案 AA.meetB recognizeC appreciateD comfort 解析 结合常识可知，这位清洁工停下手头的工作过来安慰突然大哭的妈妈。comfort意为“安慰”，符合题意。meet意为“见面”； recognize意为“认出 ；appreciate意