必修四 Unit 3 A taste of English humour 下载本文

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

With more sunshine than Portland or Eugene,nature on the doorstep and great craft beer and coffee,Bend may just be the perfect small US city deserving a visit.And the following will offer you an enjoyable experience of staying.

The Oxford Hotel

The 59-room,seven-storey hotel became the tallest building in downtown Bend when opened in 2019.It has smart,large rooms in natural tones,fine dining at its restaurant,regular jazz concerts,and a commitment to using natural products where possible and running on 100% renewable energy.

The McMenamins Old St.Francis School

McMenamins hotels are famed for their conversions (改建的房屋),so it's no surprise to find this former Catholic schoolhouse,dating from 1936,is now an affordable hotel,restaurant,music venue and cinema.The classrooms are now 19 guest rooms,each named after former teachers.

My Place Hotel-Bend,OR

In the historic district,this 63-room smoke-free hotel places you within a relaxing walk of Old Mill District and Les Schwab Amphitheater.It welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room Wi-Fi,laundry facilities,and a 24-hour business center.Limited housekeeping and free parking are also available.

The Mill Inn Bed and Breakfast

Bend has several chain hotels,motels and self-catering suites,but it doesn't have many B&Bs,which makes Mill Inn a delightful discovery.The 10-room,wooden hotel is a 10-minute walk from downtown,and serves healthy and hearty breakfasts of freshly made frittatas,granola,fruit,yoghurt,and fry-ups of local bacon and sausages.

[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了在Bend旅游时可以选择的四个宾馆。 1.What can we infer about the Oxford Hotel? A.Its rooms are relatively small. B.It is environmentally friendly.

C.It is within walking distance of downtown. D.It is the tallest building in downtown Bend.

解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“...and a commitment to using natural products where possible and running on 100% renewable energy”可知,该宾馆尽可能地使用天然产品和可再生能源,因此它是环保的。故选B。

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答案:B

2.How is the McMenamins Old St.Francis School special? A.It provides affordable breakfasts. B.It is located in a historic district. C.Its rooms were built in honor of teachers. D.It has its roots in an ancient school building.

解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“McMenamins hotels are famed for their conversions(改建的房屋),so it's no surprise to find this former Catholic schoolhouse,dating from 1936,is now an affordable hotel,restaurant,music venue and cinema.”可知,该宾馆是由学校改建而成的,故选D。

答案:D

3.In which column of a website are you likely to find this article? A.Travel. C.Fashion.

B.Lifestyle. D.Culture.

解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Bend may just be the perfect small US city deserving a visit.And the following will offer you an enjoyable experience of staying.”和下文对各个宾馆的介绍可知,本文旨在介绍为到Bend旅游时可以选择的四个宾馆的情况,应属于旅游专栏。故选A。

答案:A

B

Working well in a team requires full cooperation.It's an important skill for almost every employee to have.Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done,and others depend on you to get their work done.

Communicate well.Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a team's failure.Seek input from team members so they feel like a valuable part of the team.Communication establishes trust among team members.In addition,communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict.Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress.Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.

Be flexible.In teamwork,priorities and responsibility can change instantly.Stay ready to shift focus.Training team members to be able to do parts of other team member's jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork;being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.

Meet deadlines.Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a

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team environment.Others are depending on your work.Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project.Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.

Establish accountability.All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project.Although every team doesn't need a leader,teams require a formal way to ensure everybody does his part.Try using meetings to report on progress.

Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team.Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members' work.Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work is invaluable in helping you get your work done.

[语篇解读] 本文为一篇说明文。作者介绍了如何发挥团队精神高效工作。 4.What can you conclude from the first paragraph? A.Working in a team means your work is separate. B.Working in a team means your work is effective.

C.Being a member of a team means your work is independent. D.Being a member of a team means your work is interdependent.

解析:推理判断题。根据第一段尤其是最后一句可推知:作为团队中的一员意味着你们的工作是相互依赖的,故答案为D项。

答案:D

5.Which of the following deeds does not contribute to effective teamwork? A.Keeping silent in a team discussion. B.Being able to do parts of others' job. C.Acknowledging others' work publicly. D.Holding meetings to report on progress.

解析:细节理解题。A项与第二段主题Communicate well.相悖,故答案为A项;B项与第三段中“Training team members to be able to do parts of other team member's jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork;”相符,故被排除;C项与最后一段中最后一句相符,故被排除;D项与第五段最后一句相符,故排除D项。

答案:A

6.What does the underlined word“accountability” refer to in the fifth paragraph? A.Success. C.Insurance.

B.Responsibility. D.Community.

解析:词义猜测题。第五段主要讲的是建立问责制,由此可判断accountability意为“责任”,故答案为B项。

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