高考英语：任务型阅读训练及答案高考_1

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任务型阅读理解，各省市的命名的各不相同，大概有信息匹配、七选五、阅读表达、任务型读写、任务型阅读等等。

七选五训练

(2015·北京市朝阳区第一次综合练习)

Virtual (虚拟)Teams

Virtual teams are a great way to enable teamwork in situations where people are not sitting in the same office at the same time.__1__ This is particularly so for businesses that use virtual teams to build global presence, or need less common skills or knowledge from people who are unwilling to travel.

Virtual teams are governed by the same basic principles as traditional teams. __2__ It is the way the team members communicate. They rely on special communication channels enabled by modern technologies, such as emails, faxes, and teleconferences, and alike. Due to more limited communication channels, the success of virtual teams is much more sensitive to the type of project the group works on, what people are selected, and how the team is managed.

__3__One challenging case is the projects that rely heavily on integrated work. That is to say, when each person's work depends significantly on what someone else is doing at the same moment, like in a sports team, there is an ongoing heavy exchange of information in real time, and the tasks have to go through a strict order within a short time.

Not everyone can perform well in a virtual team environment. __4__Another important quality is communication skills. The team members must be able to communicate clearly and positively.

Managers of virtual teams need to pay much more attention to having clear goals，performance standards, and communication rules. People have various assumptions on what to expect from each other.__5__

One of the biggest challenges of virtual teams is building trust between the team members. Trust is important for unblocking communication between members and increasing motivation of each person in the team. The issue of trust needs special attention at any stage of team existence.

A．Yet, there is one significant difference.

B．Not every type of project is suitable for a virtual team.

C．A virtual team can choose whatever project they like to work on.

D．The members must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

E．Such teams are now widely used by companies and organizations to cut business costs.

F．Members of virtual teams communicate quite well although they never meet face to face.

G．To avoid misunderstanding, clear rules that everyone understands and agrees on are necessary.

文章大意：本文为说明文，主要介绍了虚拟团队的含义、规则和作用。

1．E“这样的团队现在被企业和组织广泛采用以节约成本”。本空出现在第一段，因此很可能是对前面提出的“virtual team”这样的概念进行的进一步的解释说明。而本空后面出现的This is particularly so for business that... 出现了代词This线索，指代的就是前面说的“虚拟团队”的特性就是“节约成本”，E项符合题意，故选E。

2．A“是，两种沟通却有明显的不同”。本空后面出现的it is the way the team members communicate.出现it 代词指代的就是difference，故选A。

3．B并不是所有的项目对于“虚拟团队”都是适合的。本空后面出现的：one challenging case，是关键词，后面段落中举例：like in a sport team...更加印证了B 选项。

4．D成员必须能够“自我激励”并“独当一面”。本空后面的another important quality 说明本空应该说的是成员所具有的能力。D选项符合题意。

5．G为了避免误解，明确每个人都理解并接受的规则是十分必要的。前面出现的assumption 跟G 选项中的misunderstanding 对应。故选G。

【北京市丰台区2014统一模拟】（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Stage Fright

Imagine that you are an actor performing in a play for the first time. You have learned all your lines and you know where to walk on stage. Waiting behind the closed curtain, you can hear the audience whispering and taking their seats.

Then your big moment arrives! The curtain goes up, and the crowd falls silent. All you can see is the spotlight shining down on you. 71 The inside of your mouth is dry, and your hands are wet.

If you have experienced a moment like this, you know all too well what it means to have stage fright. It is one of the most common types of fear and tends to strike people when they find themselves at the center of attention. 72 People experience this fear when playing sports, giving a presentation, or even speaking in class. A person who suffers from stage fright may get sweaty hands, a dry mouth, a tight throat, or shaky knees. Stage fright is actually a form of panic, and these feelings are very real.

73 The experience differs from person to person, but the same chemical process

occurs in each of us. In reaction to anxiety, our bodies produce a chemical that prepares us to either fight or run away quickly. Scientists refer to this as our bodies' "fight or flight" reaction. As a result, we feel great energy that makes our hands sweat, our hearts race, and our knees shake.

74 Practicing your performance and following some simple tips can help calm nerves and manage the feelings caused by anxiety. First, dress comfortably and appropriately. Second, before the performance, take deep breaths and stretch to help relax your body. Third, stay away from drinks that contain caffeine. 75 Instead, try a banana! Some doctors believe that eating a banana can help calm your heart and the rest of your body. Finally, when you look into a crowd, try to focus on particular people instead of the whole group. These tips have helped many people learn to deal with their fears.

A. These might make your heart race even faster.

B. You don't have to be onstage to get stage fright.

C. Stage fright is part of the body's reaction to stress.

D. You try to speak your lines, but nothing seems to come out.

E. With practice, we can learn how to relax while playing sports.

F. The good news about stage fright is that here are ways to deal with it.

G. However, there is a time when stage fright prevents you from stepping onstage.

【参考答案】（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

71. D 72. B 73. C 74. F 75. A

【浙江省金丽衢十二校2014高考英语第二次联考】

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的．四个选项（A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。

下面文章中有5处（第61一65题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A,B、C、D、

E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有

一项是多余选项。

A. Study your industry.

B. Avoid common mistakes.

C. Don't overwork yourself.

D. Get to know your boss better.

E. Improve your communication skills.

F. Always come to the table with a solution.

With a new year approaching, many people have an "out with the old and in with the new" mentality一and work is usually a big part of that. If you're feeling that way, here are several tips that can help you become better at your job in 2014.

61。

One of the most common mistakes made by both managers and ,employees today, is that too often, both are afraid to come to the table and talk about essential issues. Taylor says,“Fear of conflict is so overwhelming（无法抵抗的），but if you communicate bravely, more frequently, and honestly in 2014, and you're not afraid to work through conflict, you'll likely reduce your stress

and be a better worker.”Too much time is spent reflecting on misunderstood employee communications, which, if left unaddressed, eventually leads to conflict.

62．

"Your boss controls your destiny（命运）so it's in your best interest to get to know them better both p ersonally and professionally,”says Andy Teach, author of From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time.“It

doesn't mean you need to be friends with them or hang out with them, but you do need to learn what makes them tick. The more you communicate with your boss, the better it is for you．”

63．

"Share ideas with context and a clear path for implementation（执行）for the leader to evaluate．The more you present any issues with recommended solutions and then implement those solutions in a timely and effective manner, the more the leadership team will rely on you and

think about you fo r future projects and new responsibilities,”Meador says

64．

If you're already an overachiever, have been called a“workaholic”，or are generally exhausted，then you need to slow down and break the habit of setting. impossible goals for yourself in the New Year. You may have to readjust and expect, say 75％of your workload to be achieved in a set period in order to feel fulfilled. If you're a manager, this approach may take some of

unnecessary pressure off staff, too．

65．

"Your industry is changing all the time and you need to keep up with what's happening now,”Teach says. Most industries have trade magazines or websites that have the latest news in that industry. It's important to read these so that you are well informed and can discuss recent industry events and changes with your co-workers, supervisors，and management．Information is power.

【参考答案】61—65、EDFCA

【北京市东城区2014模拟】

（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The iPon Generation

Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go．They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what's happening around them．71 Outside life is shut out．So are you one of them"?

For me; walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect．72 What's even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says; "I'm not available for chatting at the moment j"

Suppose, you're at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough? but a colleague suddenly turns up．At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration．73 Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that "Go away!" signal．

74 It's probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family．While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their ' Yes．Mum．'' Problem solved．

Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears-but also our

brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instrument．We'll be in a virtual （虚拟的）world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like．In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in．75 And they are changing our social habits along the way．In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It's so strange-suddenly, I don't feel like wearing my earphones anymore A．Our instruments are changing quickly．

B．I also have wires hanging from my ears．

C．In the home situation, teenagers love these wires．

D．I don't have to deal with the noise from the environment．

E．After all, I am listening to my favourite music and would rather not be disturbed．

F．Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions．

G．They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal "digital noise reduction

systems ．

【参考答案】71—75、GDFCA

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