選修6Unit 2Poems李仕才一、閱讀理解 ABest CompaniesShine United (Madison, Wisconsin)In the past five years, this Wisconsin­based advertising agency has shared more than $500,000 in profits with its employees through the company's ShineShares program. The agency partnered with the University of Wisconsin's oncology department to develop the Ride, a biking event that benefits cancer research. Employees also get snacks every day, “Beer Thirty” on Thursdays, and Summer Fridays, a program that lets employees leave at noon. GroundFloor Media (Denver, Colorado) The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime, anywhere. Headquarters are in a former warehouse downtown, near Coors Field. The offices are spread around the central space that doubles as a wet bar every Thursday when the company's “beer club” brings in a new brew.Ergodyne (St. Paul, Minnesota)The St. Paul­based company has grown to operate out of a retired storehouse with plenty of natural light. Rules about dressing? “Wear something.” Its purpose? To create cool, comfortable, and tough safety workwear for those who need it to get the job done. Ergodyne has around 50 employees, who enjoy hot­dish cook­offs, tickets to sporting events, and at least one happy hour every quarter. Southwest Michigan First (Kalamazoo, Michigan) It's family first at this Michigan economic development advising agency. CEO Ron Kitchens says that in the past year, the company has made a push to go green, initially started by the millennial employees who make up half the agency's workforce. A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids' sporting events or going fishing.【文章大意】本文是一篇廣告類應(yīng)用文，主要介紹了四個最好的公司。它們有的和員工分享利潤并給員工提供零食和啤酒，有的鼓勵員工陪伴家人，有的允許員工在任何時候任何地點工作，有的允許員工穿著隨意的衣服?！倦y句分析】The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime，anywhere.(第2個小標題第一句) 分析：該句為主從復(fù)合句。句中“that employees work anytime，anywhere”為that引導(dǎo)的表語從句。 譯文：在這家位于丹佛的中等規(guī)模的公關(guān)公司工作的重點是員工可以在任何時間任何地點工作。1What's the purpose of the ShineShares program?ATo raise money for a research.BTo let employees leave earlier.CTo share the company's benefits.DTo partner with a local university.答案與解析：C'考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段第一句“In the past five years, this Wisconsin­based advertising agency has shared more than $500,000 in profits with its employees through the company's ShineShares program.”可知，在過去的五年時間里，這家位于威斯康星州的廣告代理公司通過ShineShares項目和公司員工分享了五十萬美元的利潤；據(jù)此可知，ShineShares項目的目的在于和員工分享利潤，故C項正確。2What does Southwest Michigan First encourage their employees to do?ATo accompany their families.BTo create new staff positions.CTo join in cooking competitions.DTo enjoy themselves in sporting events.答案與解析：A'考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段第一句的“It's family first”和最后一句“A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids' sporting events or going fishing.”可知，該公司創(chuàng)立了新的職位，目的是保證每個員工能平衡工作和在孩子的運動會中加油或釣魚的安排；據(jù)此可以判斷，該公司鼓勵員工陪伴家人，做A項正確。3Which company allows its staff a flexible working time?AShine United.BGroundFloor Media.CSouthwest Michigan First.DErgodyne.答案與解析：B'考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段第一句“The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime，anywhere.”可知，在該中等規(guī)模的公關(guān)公司工作的重點是員工可以在任何時間任何地點工作；據(jù)此可知，GroundFloor Media公司允許員工有彈性的工作時間，故B項正確。4What can we know about the companies mentioned in the text?AThey offer employees financial support.BThey care about employees' happiness.CThey have strict rules about dressing.DThey have training programs.答案與解析：B'考查推理判斷。通讀全文可知，本文主要介紹了四個通過自己的政策為員工謀幸福的公司：Shine United公司與員工分享利潤，為員工提供零食；GroundFloor Media公司允許員工有彈性的工作時間；Ergodyne公司允許員工任意穿著以創(chuàng)造輕松安全的工作環(huán)境；Southwest Michigan First公司鼓勵員工陪伴家人。故B項正確。BOne cold day last November, my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night. Problem was, we had two tickets to see Miranda July, the performance artist, being interviewed at the Herbst Theatre. We decided to sell them online for 50. One hour before the event, a guy named Peter called me and said he wanted to buy the tickets. Since the time was limited, I told Peter to pay me the next day. Peter seemed touched and we said a fond goodbye.However, a month later, Peter still didnt pay me back. A few more weeks passed. Another month. Thered been one e-mail promising to mail the check, then silence.Maybe he was having a hard time, I thought. But truth was, Peter seemed to be having a pretty normal time. According to the pictures and messages on his Facebook, he had been playing golf, dancing happily with his friends, and traveling on a boat. But he just refused to answer my calls, or reply to my e-mails or messages. So I tried reaching him with my wifes phone one night. And he didnt pick up when I called,but texted right back, playfully wondering who might be calling him.“You should go to his office,”my wife said, “He would have to give you the money if all his coworkers were watching.”But I didnt want to become a debt collector. My efforts to reach Peter over these months had been light and I wanted to keep it that way. My initial exchange with Peter had been just two regular people agreeing to handle things humanly. There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.1.For what reason did the author and his wife decide to sell the ticket?A. They thought it was too cold that night.B. They needed to look after their daughter.C. They wanted to save some money.D. They were going to be interviewed.2.On the night the author sold his tickets to Peter, he_.A. knew he might not get the 50.B. felt a little hesitant.C. thought he could trust Peter.D. was moved by Peters kindness.3.Why didnt Peter pay the author back?A. Because he didnt remember it.B. Because he was too busy to pay.C. Because he didnt want to pay.D. Because he was having a tough time.4.What can we infer about the author?A. He would never trust strangers.B. He might call the police for help.C. He would go to Peters office to talk to him.D. He still hoped Peter would pay him back.【文章大意】本文是一篇記敘文，講述了作者在網(wǎng)上把兩張票賣給Peter，而Peter卻遲遲不給錢，作者仍然希望Peter要講誠信。1.B 【解析】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的“my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night.”可知，作者和妻子決定賣掉票是為了在家照顧生病的女兒。2.C 【解析】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.”可知，賣給Peter票的時候，作者覺得應(yīng)該相信他。4.D 【解析】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.”可知，作者仍然希望Peter把那兩票錢還給作者。二、七選五(2018·江西贛中五校高三第一次聯(lián)合考試)More and more people are working remotely. Here are some tips to keep in mind to stay focused on your work when working at home： Set and keep regular office hours. _1_ Then try your best to leave work at the “office” and turn your phone on silent and enjoy the rest of your day. Give yourself some time to recharge so you can be as productive as possible. Plan and structure your workdays. Structure your workdays to maximize(使最大化) efficiency. Take advantage of your body's natural rhythms._2_ If you know you focus best in the morning, resist the temptation to check email until 10 am. or later.Set aside a designated(指定的) work area. Try to work at the same spot every day. _3_ And make it a place you enjoy going to each day, an area where you can focus and do your best work. Take breaks. Schedule time for frequent breaks throughout the day. Rise from your desk, stretch or walk around the house or down the street. _4_ If you need social activities, go out to lunch with friends or clients. Avoid distractions(使人分心的事). One challenge of working at home is distraction. With no colleagues or partners nearby, it's easy to become distracted. Stay focused on work throughout the day to maintain consistent productivity._5_ AIt could be a spare bedroom that you've turned into a home office.BPlan your work around your most productive hours.CDo your best to set work hours and stick to them.DTake a lunch break and enjoy a midday meal.EIt is more comfortable to stay at home.FSome interruptions can't be avoided.GAvoid online distractions as well.【文章大意】'本文主要介紹了五種在家工作時如何保持注意力集中的方法。1答案與解析：C根據(jù)本段的小標題“Set and keep regular office hours”可知，此處與工作時間的設(shè)定有關(guān)，所以選C項。2答案與解析：B根據(jù)本段的小標題“Plan and structure your workdays”可推知，此處與工作計劃有關(guān)，并與本段第一句“Structure your workdays to maximize(使最大化)efficiency”呼應(yīng)，所以選B項。3答案與解析：A根據(jù)本段小標題“Set aside a designated(指定的)work area”可知，此處表示家庭辦公區(qū)的設(shè)定和安排，所以選A項。4答案與解析：D根據(jù)本段第一句“Schedule time for frequent breaks throughout the day”并結(jié)合小標題“Take breaks”可推知，工作期間適當(dāng)休息一下有助于集中注意力，所以選D項。5答案與解析：G根據(jù)本段小標題“Avoid distractions(使人分心的事)”可推知，網(wǎng)上使人分心的內(nèi)容也是集中注意力所需要避免的，所以選G項。三、語法填空(2018·烏魯木齊第三次診斷)Historians have said that we have always had a sweet tooth. Our sweet tooth has grown over the years and people are now more attached_1_ sweets than ever before.Tim Richardson，_2_ famous historian, has created a timeline to show our love of sweets, starting as early as 8 000 years BC.He said，“A sweet thing_3_ (enjoy) during the day can be a source of simple comfort and pleasure cheering us up. People have known this for_4_ (century). Throughout history, many sweets have kept their charm and popularity because they have kept up with the_5_ (late) taste trends.” Cave paintings have been found of our early ancestors attacking beehives (蜂窩)_6_ (find) honey. A fun fact about these sweets is that honeycomb(蜂巢) was the first ever sweet eaten. As the years_7_ (go) on, lollypops(棒棒糖) were first eaten in 1550 AD and gums were enjoyed as early as the 1650's. A main product of the sweet market toffee appeared in the 1890's. Other popular sweets, such as boiled sweets, chewing gum and bubble gum, came later. Chewing gum has a history that_8_ (date) back to the ancient Greeks. _9_ , it wasn't until 1928_10_ Waiter Diemer happened on just the right gum recipe to make the very first bubble gum.【文章大意】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了人類愛吃甜食的歷史。1. 答案與解析：to考查固定短語。be attached to.為固定短語，意為“喜愛”，符合語境。故填to。2. 答案與解析：a考查冠詞。此處指Tim Richardson是一位著名的歷史學(xué)家?？崭裉幈硎痉褐?，應(yīng)用不定冠詞。故填a。3. 答案與解析：enjoyed考查非謂語動詞。本句中有謂語動詞can be，所以enjoy應(yīng)用非謂語動詞形式；且enjoy與被修飾詞“a sweet thing”之間是被動關(guān)系，應(yīng)用過去分詞作后置定語。故填enjoyed。4. 答案與解析：centuries考查名詞復(fù)數(shù)。for centuries意為“幾個世紀以來”，符合語境。故填centuries。5答案與解析：latest考查形容詞的比較等級。此處指許多甜品都跟上了最新的味覺潮流，因此一直很受歡迎。根據(jù)空格前的定冠詞the以及空格后的名詞trends可知，此處應(yīng)用late的最高級，意為“最新的”。故填latest。6. 答案與解析：to find考查非謂語動詞。此處指為了找到蜂蜜，早期的祖先襲擊蜂巢。此處表示目的，應(yīng)用動詞不定式。故填to find。7答案與解析：went考查動詞的時態(tài)。根據(jù)主句的時態(tài)是一般過去時可推知，此處也應(yīng)用一般過去時。故填went。8. 答案與解析：dates考查動詞的時態(tài)和主謂一致。句意為：嚼口香糖的歷史可以追溯到古希臘。根據(jù)主從句時態(tài)一致的原則可知，主句用一般現(xiàn)在時，從句也應(yīng)用一般現(xiàn)在時；that引導(dǎo)定語從句；指代先行詞“a history”這一單數(shù)可數(shù)名詞，所以此處應(yīng)用動詞的第三人稱單數(shù)形式。故填dates。9. 答案與解析：However考查副詞。根據(jù)下文可知，空格前后句之間為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。故填However。注意首字母大寫。10. 答案與解析：that考查強調(diào)句。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，本句是一個強調(diào)句，強調(diào)的是時間狀語“not until 1928”。強調(diào)句的基本結(jié)構(gòu)為：It is/was被強調(diào)部分that/who其他成分。故填that。亮點句積累：Chewing gum has a history that dates back to the ancient Greeks.(第三段倒數(shù)第二句)譯文：嚼口香糖的歷史可以追溯到古希臘。四、語法填空The young artist and potter Allan had a wife and two fine sons.One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache.Neither Allan nor his wife took the condition very _1_ (serious), but the boy died suddenly that night.Knowing the death could _2_ (avoid) if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, he always felt he was guilty.Worse still, his wife left him a short time later, _3_ (leave) him alone with his 6­year­old younger son.Unable to stand the hurt and pain, he turned to alcohol and became _4_ alcoholic.As the alcoholism _5_ (progress), Allan began to lose everything he possessed and finally died alone in a small bar.Hearing of his death, I thought, “_6_ a complete failure！”As time went by, I began to revalue my _7_ (early) rough judgment.I knew Allans now adult son, Ernie, one of the kindest and most caring men Ive ever known.I hadnt heard him talk much about his father.One day，I worked up my courage to ask him what _8_ earth his father had done so that he became such a special person.Ernie said quietly, “As a child until I left home at 18, Allan came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, love you, son”Tears came to my eyes as I realized that I had been a fool to judge Allan _9_ a failure.He had not left any material _10_ (possess) behind.But he had been a kind loving father, and left behind his best love.1seriouslytake .seriously為固定短語，意為“重視；認真處理”，此外還可通過分析結(jié)構(gòu)來判斷詞性，took為動詞，應(yīng)用副詞修飾，故填seriously。2have been avoided根據(jù)語境及“if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation”可知，本句為虛擬條件句，表示與過去事實相反，從句用過去完成時，主句可用could have done結(jié)構(gòu)，又因為death與avoid之間為被動關(guān)系，故填have been avoided。3leaving句中已有謂語left，因此設(shè)空處應(yīng)用非謂語動詞；leave的邏輯主語為his wife，兩者之間為主動關(guān)系，故應(yīng)用現(xiàn)在分詞作結(jié)果狀語。故填leaving。4analcoholic作名詞講有“酗酒者”之意，且以元音音素開頭，故填an。5progressed句意：隨著酗酒行為的發(fā)展，艾倫失去了他所擁有的一切，最后獨自一人死在了一個小酒館里。根據(jù)句意及句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，as引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句，又根據(jù)began可知，從句應(yīng)用一般過去時，故填progressed。6What句末為感嘆號，a complete failure為名詞性短語，故填What。7earlier根據(jù)后文可知，通過艾倫小兒子的話，“我”改變了對艾倫的看法，因此不確切的評價應(yīng)是“較早時候”作出的，故填earlier。8onon earth為固定短語，意為“究竟；到底”，此處表現(xiàn)出作者的好奇。9asas意為“當(dāng)作”，通常出現(xiàn)在see/judge/regard sb.as .等結(jié)構(gòu)中。10possessions根據(jù)空前的material可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)用名詞形式，表示“財產(chǎn)”，possession一般用復(fù)數(shù)形式，故填possessions。 9