第三部分　閱讀理解

　　細節(jié)理解題

　　A

　　Your dilemma(進退兩難) has two aspects:your employer demands loyalty,but you want to help another working woman.The question is whether you can act properly towards both.Your personal view about the unfair maternity policy makes it complicated.In the United States,paid maternity leave(帶薪產(chǎn)假) is not an automatic benefit guaranteed by the government.Even unpaid leave is only permitted for a limited period with certain working hours.

　　It’s understandable that you feel such divided loyalties,said Gretchen Zetoony,a licensed clinical expert in Virginia.“On the one hand,you want to be careful not to provide information that might discomfort your employer in a negotiation;on the other hand,it’s natural to feel sympathetic toward someone in a similar situation,particularly if you see the company’s policy as unfair,”she said.

　　Before you give advice on negotiating a better maternity-leave package,remember to be careful with what you say.“If you are nervous that your employer could learn you had advised her,that should be a guide for you that you may wander into a questionable area,”Zetoony said.

　　What happens if your colleagues discover that this applicant benefits simply because of your advice.That may not be formal discrimination but it might create a bad feeling among colleagues who are not working mothers and who didn’t join your organization armed with insider tips.“In this case,the risk isn’t as much about betraying your employer or your fellow women as possibly creating conflict in the workplace if colleagues notice that you helped an applicant gain an advantage because you share some personal characteristics,”Zetoony said.If that happens,and you find that your colleagues are whispering about you,or openly complaining,address the situation with a calm sit-down.Explain that you felt you had to help this woman pass her way through the organization’s human-resources maze,and that you would do the same for anyone who asked you for advice.

　　There might be a better way to help women negotiate maternity leave than advising them.Consider getting together with colleagues who also care about this issue to advocate for better family leave policies within your organization,Zetoony suggests.The more employees who join you,the more likely management are to listen.It is also applicable in other components of an employment offer where you will face such a dilemma.

　　1.One may fall into a dilemma mainly because 　.?

　　A.he thinks the maternity policy unfair

　　B.his employer breaks the maternity policy

　　C.the US government protects his employer

　　D.his woman colleague asks for a paid leave

　　2.According to Zetoony,your nervousness might lead to 　.?

　　A.your employer’s forgiveness

　　B.an even more embarrassing situation

　　C.your employer’s sympathy

　　D.an exposure to your characteristics

　　3.From the passage,in a similar dilemma,you’d better 　.?

　　A.talk to your employer directly

　　B.put forward more applicable solutions

　　C.give your colleagues a helping hand sincerely

　　D.gather more colleagues to work out better policies

　　4.What’s the author’s attitude towards maternity leave?

　　A.Supportive.B.Neutral.

　　C.Negative. D.Critical.

　　B

　　(2024·甘肅嘉峪關(guān)一中模擬)

　　The booking notes of the play The Age of Innocence:

　　Price:$10

　　BOOKING

　　There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

　　—in person

　　The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday,10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

　　—by telephone

　　Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa,MasterCard and Amex accepted)

　　—by post

　　Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

　　—on line

　　Complete the on-line booking form at www.Satanfiedtheatre.com

　　DISCOUNTS:

　　Saver:$2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.Savers are available for children up to 16 years old,over 60s and full-time students.

　　Supersaver:half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion.It is advisable to book in advance.There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.

　　Standby:best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (suitable) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

　　Group Bookings:there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

　　School:school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

　　Please note:we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

　　1.If you want to book a ticket,you CANNOT 　.?

　　A.use the Internet

　　B.ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

　　C.go to the Box Office on Sundays

　　D.complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

　　2.According to the notes,who can get $2 off?

　　A.A 20-year-old full-time college student.

　　B.A 55-year-old woman.

　　C.An 18-year-old teenager.

　　D.The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

　　3.If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults,how much should you pay?

　　A.$120.B.$126.

　　C.$140. D.$150.

　　4.From the passage we can know all the following information except that 　.?

　　A.it is advisable to book tickets in advance

　　B.the audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show

　　C.a group of 13 persons can get a 10 percent discount

　　D.a school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets

　　C

　　(2024·石家莊一模)

　　April 15th marks the 102nd anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.The 11-storey ship was not just very large,but also unusually luxurious(奢華的).It is therefore not surprising that the sinking of the Titanic continues to attract the interest of people of all ages,even today.

　　Over the years,there have been many books about this tragedy.However,very few have been written from the perspective(觀點) of the young passengers.This is why I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912 by Lauren Tarshis is fun and different.The author uses facts from the real tragedy and makes up a heart-stopping adventure story starring a smart and brave boy George Calder.After spending an exciting vacation in England with their Aunt Daisy,ten-year-old George and his little sister Phoebe,were heading home to America,aboard the greatest ship on earth,the Titanic!

　　Then on the night of April 14th,the first sign of disaster appeared—the luxury ship hit a huge iceberg.But given that everybody in the world knew that the Titanic was unsinkable,there was very little cause for panic.They were all confident that the ship’s engineers would be able to repair the “slight”damage that had been caused by the iceberg.

　　This,of course,turned out to be untrue.Within a few hours the Titanic was not only sinking,but faster than most people had time to react.Added to this was the fact that there were not enough lifeboats to take all the passengers to shore.When the emergency call to get on the deck came,George realized that his sister Phoebe was missing.

　　Will George be able to find his sister and help her get to shore?To find out,be sure to read I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912.

　　1.Who is the main character of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912?

　　A.Lauren Tarshis.

　　B.Daisy.

　　C.George Calder.

　　D.Phoebe.

　　2.What can be learnt about the book?

　　A.It attracts people of all ages.

　　B.It tells an adventure story.

　　C.It was finished in 1912 in America.

　　D.It was written by a young passenger.

　　3.What happened the moment the ship hit a huge iceberg?

　　A.The ship wasn’t seriously damaged.

　　B.George realized Phoebe was missing.

　　C.The ship sank immediately.

　　D.The passengers weren’t worried at all.

　　4.What made it more difficult for all the passengers to survive?

　　A.The lack of lifeboats.

　　B.The unskilled engineers.

　　C.No emergency call.

　　D.The disorder caused by panic.

　　##

　　A

　　【語篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是一篇議論文。有人想在帶薪產(chǎn)假政策方面幫助一位女同事,但如果方法不當,可能會使自己陷入進退兩難的境地。面對這一問題,最好的辦法是發(fā)揮集體的力量,召集關(guān)心這一問題的同事,一起研究更好的對策。

　　1.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第三句 “Your personal view about the unfair maternity policy makes it complicated.” 可知,一個人有時會陷入進退兩難的境地,是因為他既要對老板忠誠,又想幫助女同事,而他認為產(chǎn)假政策不公平讓事情更復(fù)雜,從而陷入兩難的境地。故選A項。

　　2.B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的 “If you are nervous that your employer could learn you had advised her,that should be a guide for you that you may wander into a questionable area” 可知,如果你緊張不安,你的雇主可能了解到你給她提了一些建議,你應(yīng)該由此意識到,這可能會使自己陷入被懷疑的境地,這會更難堪。故選B項。

　　3.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段第二、三句可知,遇到類似的進退兩難的困境時,最好發(fā)揮集體的力量,召集關(guān)心這一問題的同事,一起研究更好的對策,因此D項與題意相符。

　　4.A　觀點態(tài)度題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句 “There might be a better way to help women negotiate maternity leave than advising them.” 并結(jié)合上下文內(nèi)容可知,作者對推進帶薪產(chǎn)假政策提出了自己的建議,因此作者對于帶薪產(chǎn)假持支持的態(tài)度。故選A項。

　　B

　　1.C　由文中There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:in person;by telephone;by post;on line可知C項與題意不符。

　　2.A　由文中“Saver:$2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.Savers are available for children up to 16 years old,over 60s and full-time students.”可知,16歲以下,60歲以上及全日制學(xué)生可以享受減免2美元的優(yōu)惠。分析選項可知,只有A項符合題意。

　　3.B　由文章開頭提到的票價“Price:$10及后文Group Bookings:there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.”可知,每人10美元,12人以上可以獲得10%的團體優(yōu)惠。經(jīng)計算答案為B項。

　　4.D　由文中“School:school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.”可知,超過10人的校園團體可以以每張6美元的價格提前買到備用票,且每第10張票可以免費。由此可知D項計算錯誤。

　　C

　　1.C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“The author uses facts...boy George Calder.”可知選C項。

　　2.B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的makes up a heart-stopping adventure story可知選B項。

　　3.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的最后兩句可知,當泰坦尼克號撞到冰山的時候,人們并沒有驚慌,他們相信工程師們可以修好船,因此不擔(dān)心船會沉沒。故選D項。

　　4.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段中的“Added to this was the fact that there were not enough lifeboats to take all the passengers to shore.”可知,缺少救生艇增加了人們逃生的困難。故選A項。

　　第三部分　閱讀理解

　　細節(jié)理解題

　　A

　　Your dilemma(進退兩難) has two aspects:your employer demands loyalty,but you want to help another working woman.The question is whether you can act properly towards both.Your personal view about the unfair maternity policy makes it complicated.In the United States,paid maternity leave(帶薪產(chǎn)假) is not an automatic benefit guaranteed by the government.Even unpaid leave is only permitted for a limited period with certain working hours.

　　It’s understandable that you feel such divided loyalties,said Gretchen Zetoony,a licensed clinical expert in Virginia.“On the one hand,you want to be careful not to provide information that might discomfort your employer in a negotiation;on the other hand,it’s natural to feel sympathetic toward someone in a similar situation,particularly if you see the company’s policy as unfair,”she said.

　　Before you give advice on negotiating a better maternity-leave package,remember to be careful with what you say.“If you are nervous that your employer could learn you had advised her,that should be a guide for you that you may wander into a questionable area,”Zetoony said.

　　What happens if your colleagues discover that this applicant benefits simply because of your advice.That may not be formal discrimination but it might create a bad feeling among colleagues who are not working mothers and who didn’t join your organization armed with insider tips.“In this case,the risk isn’t as much about betraying your employer or your fellow women as possibly creating conflict in the workplace if colleagues notice that you helped an applicant gain an advantage because you share some personal characteristics,”Zetoony said.If that happens,and you find that your colleagues are whispering about you,or openly complaining,address the situation with a calm sit-down.Explain that you felt you had to help this woman pass her way through the organization’s human-resources maze,and that you would do the same for anyone who asked you for advice.

　　There might be a better way to help women negotiate maternity leave than advising them.Consider getting together with colleagues who also care about this issue to advocate for better family leave policies within your organization,Zetoony suggests.The more employees who join you,the more likely management are to listen.It is also applicable in other components of an employment offer where you will face such a dilemma.

　　1.One may fall into a dilemma mainly because 　.?

　　A.he thinks the maternity policy unfair

　　B.his employer breaks the maternity policy

　　C.the US government protects his employer

　　D.his woman colleague asks for a paid leave

　　2.According to Zetoony,your nervousness might lead to 　.?

　　A.your employer’s forgiveness

　　B.an even more embarrassing situation

　　C.your employer’s sympathy

　　D.an exposure to your characteristics

　　3.From the passage,in a similar dilemma,you’d better 　.?

　　A.talk to your employer directly

　　B.put forward more applicable solutions

　　C.give your colleagues a helping hand sincerely

　　D.gather more colleagues to work out better policies

　　4.What’s the author’s attitude towards maternity leave?

　　A.Supportive.B.Neutral.

　　C.Negative. D.Critical.

　　B

　　(2024·甘肅嘉峪關(guān)一中模擬)

　　The booking notes of the play The Age of Innocence:

　　Price:$10

　　BOOKING

　　There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:

　　—in person

　　The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday,10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

　　—by telephone

　　Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa,MasterCard and Amex accepted)

　　—by post

　　Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

　　—on line

　　Complete the on-line booking form at www.Satanfiedtheatre.com

　　DISCOUNTS:

　　Saver:$2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.Savers are available for children up to 16 years old,over 60s and full-time students.

　　Supersaver:half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion.It is advisable to book in advance.There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.

　　Standby:best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (suitable) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

　　Group Bookings:there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

　　School:school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

　　Please note:we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

　　1.If you want to book a ticket,you CANNOT 　.?

　　A.use the Internet

　　B.ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

　　C.go to the Box Office on Sundays

　　D.complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

　　2.According to the notes,who can get $2 off?

　　A.A 20-year-old full-time college student.

　　B.A 55-year-old woman.

　　C.An 18-year-old teenager.

　　D.The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

　　3.If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults,how much should you pay?

　　A.$120.B.$126.

　　C.$140. D.$150.

　　4.From the passage we can know all the following information except that 　.?

　　A.it is advisable to book tickets in advance

　　B.the audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show

　　C.a group of 13 persons can get a 10 percent discount

　　D.a school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets

　　C

　　(2024·石家莊一模)

　　April 15th marks the 102nd anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.The 11-storey ship was not just very large,but also unusually luxurious(奢華的).It is therefore not surprising that the sinking of the Titanic continues to attract the interest of people of all ages,even today.

　　Over the years,there have been many books about this tragedy.However,very few have been written from the perspective(觀點) of the young passengers.This is why I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912 by Lauren Tarshis is fun and different.The author uses facts from the real tragedy and makes up a heart-stopping adventure story starring a smart and brave boy George Calder.After spending an exciting vacation in England with their Aunt Daisy,ten-year-old George and his little sister Phoebe,were heading home to America,aboard the greatest ship on earth,the Titanic!

　　Then on the night of April 14th,the first sign of disaster appeared—the luxury ship hit a huge iceberg.But given that everybody in the world knew that the Titanic was unsinkable,there was very little cause for panic.They were all confident that the ship’s engineers would be able to repair the “slight”damage that had been caused by the iceberg.

　　This,of course,turned out to be untrue.Within a few hours the Titanic was not only sinking,but faster than most people had time to react.Added to this was the fact that there were not enough lifeboats to take all the passengers to shore.When the emergency call to get on the deck came,George realized that his sister Phoebe was missing.

　　Will George be able to find his sister and help her get to shore?To find out,be sure to read I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912.

　　1.Who is the main character of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic,1912?

　　A.Lauren Tarshis.

　　B.Daisy.

　　C.George Calder.

　　D.Phoebe.

　　2.What can be learnt about the book?

　　A.It attracts people of all ages.

　　B.It tells an adventure story.

　　C.It was finished in 1912 in America.

　　D.It was written by a young passenger.

　　3.What happened the moment the ship hit a huge iceberg?

　　A.The ship wasn’t seriously damaged.

　　B.George realized Phoebe was missing.

　　C.The ship sank immediately.

　　D.The passengers weren’t worried at all.

　　4.What made it more difficult for all the passengers to survive?

　　A.The lack of lifeboats.

　　B.The unskilled engineers.

　　C.No emergency call.

　　D.The disorder caused by panic.

　　##

　　A

　　【語篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是一篇議論文。有人想在帶薪產(chǎn)假政策方面幫助一位女同事,但如果方法不當,可能會使自己陷入進退兩難的境地。面對這一問題,最好的辦法是發(fā)揮集體的力量,召集關(guān)心這一問題的同事,一起研究更好的對策。

　　1.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第三句 “Your personal view about the unfair maternity policy makes it complicated.” 可知,一個人有時會陷入進退兩難的境地,是因為他既要對老板忠誠,又想幫助女同事,而他認為產(chǎn)假政策不公平讓事情更復(fù)雜,從而陷入兩難的境地。故選A項。

　　2.B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的 “If you are nervous that your employer could learn you had advised her,that should be a guide for you that you may wander into a questionable area” 可知,如果你緊張不安,你的雇主可能了解到你給她提了一些建議,你應(yīng)該由此意識到,這可能會使自己陷入被懷疑的境地,這會更難堪。故選B項。

　　3.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段第二、三句可知,遇到類似的進退兩難的困境時,最好發(fā)揮集體的力量,召集關(guān)心這一問題的同事,一起研究更好的對策,因此D項與題意相符。

　　4.A　觀點態(tài)度題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句 “There might be a better way to help women negotiate maternity leave than advising them.” 并結(jié)合上下文內(nèi)容可知,作者對推進帶薪產(chǎn)假政策提出了自己的建議,因此作者對于帶薪產(chǎn)假持支持的態(tài)度。故選A項。

　　B

　　1.C　由文中There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:in person;by telephone;by post;on line可知C項與題意不符。

　　2.A　由文中“Saver:$2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.Savers are available for children up to 16 years old,over 60s and full-time students.”可知,16歲以下,60歲以上及全日制學(xué)生可以享受減免2美元的優(yōu)惠。分析選項可知,只有A項符合題意。

　　3.B　由文章開頭提到的票價“Price:$10及后文Group Bookings:there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.”可知,每人10美元,12人以上可以獲得10%的團體優(yōu)惠。經(jīng)計算答案為B項。

　　4.D　由文中“School:school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.”可知,超過10人的校園團體可以以每張6美元的價格提前買到備用票,且每第10張票可以免費。由此可知D項計算錯誤。

　　C

　　1.C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“The author uses facts...boy George Calder.”可知選C項。

　　2.B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的makes up a heart-stopping adventure story可知選B項。

　　3.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的最后兩句可知,當泰坦尼克號撞到冰山的時候,人們并沒有驚慌,他們相信工程師們可以修好船,因此不擔(dān)心船會沉沒。故選D項。

　　4.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段中的“Added to this was the fact that there were not enough lifeboats to take all the passengers to shore.”可知,缺少救生艇增加了人們逃生的困難。故選A項。