高二英语话题阅读材料和答案

北师大版高二英语话题阅读材料精选你想成为一名明星，还是一名擦鞋工？阅读下面两篇文章：（对应话题：Lesson 1 Your Chioce）Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is “Don’t!”.But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act，although the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama ually only students who show promise and talent are accepted，and the course lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company(剧团)，usually as an assistant stage manager This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre and occasionally acting in very small parts It is very hard work indeed，the hours are long and the salary is tiny.Of course，some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and Success without this long and hard training. Connie Pratt，for example，was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop，as he drove past in his car. He stopped and got out to speak to the girl. He asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test，and she thought he was joking Then she got angry and said she would call the police It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious The test was successful. And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day But chances like this happen once in a blue moon1. From the very beginning，the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession ______A. sought after by too manyB. too difficult for young peopleC. for slim people onlyD. one can go into without special training2. For someone who feels he must act, it is very likely that _____ .A. he will become a film star at long lastB. he will become a stage managerC. he will be well paidD. he will end up without any success3. The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was ____A. at work in a bicycle factoryB. driving past him in her carC. going to a film studioD. waiting for a bus4. A few weeks after the test, Connie Pratt found herself _____A. the most famous actress of the worldB. playing the leading female role in a playC. as famous as the greatest actor of the worldD. no less famous than the leading actor of the day5. The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon” means ____A. this is something which happens once in a whileB. this is a highly profitable chanceC. this is something highly possibleD. this is a very rare chanceFew students would dream of getting a job as a shoe shiner working along the street. College students, in their own eyes and in the eyes of the public, are expected to get at least a proper job, if not working in a high-income or white-collar position.Cai Yong's decision to work as a shoe shiner shocked not only his parents, who had high hopes for him, but also his girlfriend."It is right for young graduates to be ambitious (有抱负的). But they have to start in a solid and down-to-earth way," Cai said. Cai is not alone in making such a choice. The company has got 12 college students in all."I come for the 800 Yuan monthly pay," said Xiao Ji, who is a student from Nanjing University. "I have grown up and no longer live on my parents," he said."Working as shoe shiners can mean a bright future," Cai said.Not everyone can accept this job choice. Cai's girlfriend left him because she felt ashamed to be with a shoe shiner, and Cai accepted the fact. "This is the price to be paid for a job," he said.A former shoe shiner, Zhong Haibo, from a medical college, believes it was a good training for the rest of his life. "There is nothing I can't do after working as a shoe shiner," Zhong said, meaning that such kind of experience in early life is helpful in a future job.1. Cai Yong decided to work as _____.A. a college teacherB. a company managerC. a shoe shinerD. a medicine maker2. Why did Cai's girlfriend leave him?A. They didn't get along well with each other.B. Her parents didn't like him.C. She found it a shame to marry a shoe shiner.D. Cai had got a new girlfriend.3. Most people think Cai's choice _____.A. unbelievableB. niceC. enjoyableD. wonderful4. From the passage we know Zhong Haibo _____.A. doesn't like college lifeB. thinks highly of working as shoe shinersC. is a middle school studentD. is still a shoe shiner at the moment如何在面试的前几分钟里给人留下深刻印象？（对应话题: Lesson2: Interviews）The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important. Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident and positive attitude.When you introduce yourself, make eyes contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a hand-shake. Others don’t.Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture, use your voice and show feeling on your face are all parts of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positive about yourself? Your abilities? Your interest in the job?Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also don’t say negative things about yourself, or former employers.Listen to questions carefully. If you don’t understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain."I’m sorry, but I didn’t catch that.""I’m not sure exactly what you mean."Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don’t expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or him. It’s a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have make a decision about the job.1. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employerB. you should stand still with respect before the employerC. the first impression is very important in an interviewD. employers understand and like employees’ nervousness2. Why should we pay attention to our body language?A. Because it can help us win the employer’s positive impression.B. Because it can help us feel about the employer.C. Because it is needed by our employer.D. Because we need it to improve our feeling.3. The main purpose of the passage is ________.A. to give you some advice on the art of finding a jobB. to tell from wrong about job interviewsC. to explain why we should do something about an interviewD. to suggest not being shy in an interview4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. A Friendly SmileB. Making a Good ImpressionC. Don’t Be NervousD. Sending a Thank-You Letter到底是什么阻碍了你的成长？如何才能成功？（对应话题：Lesson3: Nine to Five）One day all the employees of a very famous company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this:"Yesterday, the__1__who has been hindering (阻碍) your growth in this company __2 __. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been __3__ in the gym."In the beginning, they all got __4__ for the death of one, of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting __5__ to know who was that person that hindered the__6__of their colleagues and the company itself?The __7__ in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd __8__ the room. The more people __9__ the coffin (棺材), the more the excitement heated up. Everyone thought, "__10__ is it that was hindering my progress?"One by one the intrigued(引起好奇心的) employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they __11__ became speechless.They all got to stand near the coffin, and felt shocked and __12__ , as if someone had touched the deepest part of their __13__ . There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who __14__ it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that __15__ :"There is only one person who is capable of setting __16__ to your growth and IT IS YOU!" Your life does not __17__ when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes…No, your life changes when YOU change, when you __18__ your limiting beliefs inside.Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be, afraid of __19__ , impossibilities and losses. Be a winner; build yourself and your reality. __20__ , it's the way you face life itself that makes the difference.1. A. person B. boss C. sign D. funeral2. A. died away B. died out C. passed away D. passed, out3. A. protected B. prevented C. proved D. prepared4. A. happy B. sad C. joyful D. grateful5. A. calm B. curious C. conscious D. convenient6. A. growth B. width C. faith D. strength7. A. way B. meaning C. excitement D. disappointment8. A. within B. without C. about D. around9. A. bought B. reached C. sold D. touched10. A. What B. Which C. Where D. Who11. A. carefully B. actually C. suddenly D. madly12. A. in silence B. in return C. in heed D. in order13. A. hand B. soul C. mouth D. face14. A. put outside B. put inside C. looked outside D. looked inside15. A. talked B. spoke. C. said D. told16. A. deadlines B. demands C. limits D. lacks17. A. calculate B. cancel C. communicate D. change18. A. go beyond B. go together C. go without D. go towards19. A. acquaintances B. difficulties C. advantages D. bargains20. A. Forget B. Follow C. Remember D. Obey如何得到你的第一份工作？（对应话题：Lesson4 Job Trends）First Job Search TipsKeep in mind that you may not get the first job you apply for, or the second... A job search can take time, especially if you don't have much experience. Here's how to ensure you're a top-notch candidate for the jobs you are applying for.Be Persistent. Wait a few days, then follow-up your application with a phone call to the hiring manager reiterating your interest. If you have applied in person, stop in again and mention that you are really interested in the opportunity.Don't Stop. Don't apply at one place and wait for the phone to ring. Complete as many job applications as you can, and consider a variety of positions. 36_____ .37_____ . Applicants who are only available for limited hours are less likely to get hired than those who are flexible as to when they can work. For example, one candidate for a summer job told the employer that they were only available on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Compare that to another applicant who selected "any" on the Hours Available section of the job applicant and you can see why the second applicant got the job.Use Your Connections. 38 _____ . Does your mom shop regularly at the store where you'd like to work? If so, have her mention that you're looking for a job. That's how I got my first job and how my brother got his first job at the drug store across the street.Dress Appropriately. When applying for jobs, dress as though you had the job. If you're applying for a retail position, for example, visit the store before you apply to see what the staff is wearing.39_____ . When in doubt, dress up, not down.Don't Give Up. Job searching isn't easy, especially when you don't have much experience or many skills. 40_____ . Your first job will be a stepping stone to your next job - and to your future career.A．Don’t stop to look for a job.B．The more you apply, the better chance you have of finding a job.C．Be Flexible.D．It will give you an idea as to how you should dress.E．You shouldn’t apply for different jobs at the same time．F．If you have a connection, use it.G．Keep trying and keep applying and you will find a job.Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed ot be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the o ffice for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair ba ck and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old ma n he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.56. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of workB. He was bored with his jobC. He wanted a higher positionD. He hoped to find a better boss57. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. A friend’s car had a flat tyreB. a wild man was pushing a carC. a terrible accident happenedD. an old man’s car broke down58. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He was also to be interviewedB. He needed a traveling companionC. He always helped people in needD. He was thankful to Jimmy59. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?A. He was sorry for the other applicantsB. There was no hope for him to get the jobC. He regretted helping the old manD. The interviewer was very rude60. A. What c an we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there’s a wayB. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good.D. Two heads are better than one参考答案ADDBDCCABCAABACDBB ACABD CABDC CDABC BCFDGADDBC。