备考2021年高考英语一轮复习35：任务型阅读（七选五）

    Emoji (表情符号) and Workplace Communication

    In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. . It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.

    Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. , encouraging better and more frequent communication.

    In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge. . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve (曲线). The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort.

    There is also the matter of tone (语气). Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day? . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.

    , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.

A. Message with emojis feel more conversational

B. Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly

C. Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange

D. The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally

E. Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly

F. Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace

G. An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform

A Few Tips for Self-Acceptance

    We all want it to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach.  Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.

    ● Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own; you are the only you in this world.

    ●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures.  You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response? "That didn't go as planned. But, I tried my best."

    ●Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today.  

    ●Now that you've listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don't feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself.  Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?

A. Feeling upset again?

B. Where do you start?

C. Nothing is too small to celebrate.

D. Remember, you are only human.

E Set an intention for self-acceptance.

F. Stop comparing yourself with others.

G. When does the comparison game start?

    A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the panty. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.  And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.

     Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local or store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn't a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.

     This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn't a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes.  

    Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift.  Now most homes have central heating and don't use fires to keep warm.

A. This isn't usual though.

B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.

C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.

D. If you're lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.

E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.

F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.

G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.

    I experienced years of loneliness as a child.  His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.

    A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening.  I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children's books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me.

    My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were.  I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.

    My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. They're all memories I treasure today.

A. I wasn't alone any longer.

B. I enjoyed reading stories aloud.

C. I was invited to play with another kid.

D. I loved the colorful photographs in the books.

E. Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.

F. Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.

G. My older brother couldn't be bothered to play with me.

    Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.

    People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the "public" at the expense of the" speaking." Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.

    Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People's attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker's message. So, don't stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it's a truly serious one.

    Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker.And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.

    It's rare to hear someone say, "I wish that speaker had spoken longer. "On the other hand, you probably can't count the times that you've thought, "I'm glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever! "So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. It's better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.

A. Do the opposite.

B. You want to be an effective public speaker.

C. You don't need to apologize for a minor slip.

D. When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.

E. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience

F. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners

G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.

    School Spirit Week can be held any time throughout the year in America. It is a special time when youthful exuberance (活力) is allowed full expression.

    There are spirit band sessions, spirit assemblies and spirit teams that have one primary goal. That goal is to promote school tradition and encourage students to recognize their school as an important part of their life.Some schools will use it as a kick-off for a charity (慈善) event such as collecting food for the local food bank.

    A Spirit Week program can include many types of supporting activities. At most events, students like to wear identifying clothing or articles that show they are a unified group and support their school. Spirit week agendas often encourage students to wear fun and modern clothes.Monday might be funny hat day, followed by Tuesday's Hawaiian shirt day and Wednesday's silly T-shirt day. Thursday could be pajama day, rounded off with Friday's school colors day.Students decorate the walls, halls and classrooms with banners, posters and other adornments. Spirit Week posters and banners can reflect the theme of the week, the pride in the school, or show any other creative support of the school.

    Parents love this special week as much as students and teachers do because parents have a great interest in the success of their children.

A. Spirit Weeks often have a central theme.

B. Spirit Week is about having loads of fun at school.

C. They can wear a different one for each day of the week.

D. The kids aren't the only ones dressed up for Spirit Week.

E. It makes them very happy to see the kids enthused about school activities.

F. It is also a time to recognize athletic teams competing during that season.

G. The main purpose of Spirit Week is to get the kids supportive of the school.

    75 years—that's how long it took to conduct the Harvard Grant Study that revealed the state of success and happiness depends on two things: love and work ethic (工作准则). And the idea that children doing chores are more likely to succeed is surely new.

    Kids who grow up doing chores contribute.

    Chores help a person develop a certain attitude which can lead to them taking charge when there's help needed. Those who've learned to take the initiative since childhood are more likely to be leaders.

    Kids develop self-efficacy.

    When a kid sees that his / her actions lead to a certain outcome, it opens a door to a whole network of other activities like thinking, coping, trying, failing and succeeding. It gives the kid more space to experience life in general.

    They become more capable and responsible.

    And protecting your child from household duties and building a dependent pattern of behavior does more damage in the end. More or less independent living will cause a definite stress for a child who gets used to the fact that a certain part of their life is done without their participation or effort.

    They figure out how to get tasks done.

    Parents should not put all the effort into kids' good grades and thick resume, but rather on forming a certain set of habits, skills and a mindset in general. This includes, for example, the ability to schedule a day, prioritize urgent and important tasks.

A. It's more or less obvious with love.

B. Kids should be rewarded for doing chores.

C. This quality will be useful in group projects.

D. This will help them more in life than good grades ever will.

E. Parents should encourage kids to do chores for the good of health.

F. Chores are a big part of everyday life which is impossible to avoid.

G. Doing chores gives them more control over another area of their life.

No-friend eating trend

    When you eat lunch in a restaurant, you might see many people eating by themselves, watching videos on their phones. Do you worry they're lonely?

    You probably didn't even notice because you were looking at your own phone. The New York Post says that eating alone with electronic devices is a growing trend among young people around the world.

    According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the US-based Highbush Blueberry Council, the average adult eats six meals alone each week and 387 meals each year.

    Maybe not.

    "The way we define 'togetherness' and what it means to be connected seems to be evolving as technology evolves. Keeping our relationships strong doesn't always require being together physically," wrote the report.

    Nowadays, many young people spend more time studying and working in competitive environments. Instead, it's natural to communicate with others through text, email and social media.

    Daniela Galarza, from the US, is one of these young people. She told the New York Post that she spent nearly 10 hours on her work every day. She said, "Engaging with my friends and families on social media platforms for about half an hour every day always helps me feel more connected with them. "

    "Today, 'togetherness' is more of a feeling than a physical state, and people get creative to stay connected, " a spokesperson for The Highbush Blueberry Council told the New York Post. ""

A. I'm not lonely any more.

B. Do you feel pity for them?

C. Being together all the time is great.

D. Does it mean there are a lot of lonely people?

E. They enjoy eating alone with electronic devices.

F. They have less time to gather and eat with their friends or families.

G. The joy of being together – however you manage it – never changes.

    It's in Your Hands

    Feeding bread to the ducks is a fond pastime for many of us, reminding us of happy childhood trips to the local park. Eating it can cause our feathered friends to develop a condition called Angel Wing, which is when too much bread makes birds' feathers grow too quickly. This additional weight puts a strain on their muscles, causing their wings to twist and drop open.

    "Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely," says Caroline Simpson, a trustee of UK charity Swan Lifeline, "" Over the last 20 years UK charity Swan Lifeline has rescued and treated more than 30,000 birds. Adult swans can develop heart disease by eating much bread, so it's important that we do our best to prevent this by feeding them the right kind of food.

    Rotten bread at the bottom of rivers and lakes allows bacteria to breed, spreading disease and attracting rats and other pests to our waterways, which can result in the presence of a mould (霉菌) called Aspergillus. It has the potential to kill waterfowl and other wildlife if it gets into their lungs.

    Definitely not. Wild Things Swan & Duck Food has launched the "Better than Bread" Campaign to highlight the risk of a calorific diet to water birds. The campaign advises that there are much healthier alternatives to bread, such as specially developed feeds. They can float on the water surface, so birds can enjoy every last bit.

A. So we must stop feeding the ducks.

B. But did you know that bread actually puts birds in danger?

C. Does this mean we have to stop fun trips to feed the ducks?

D. Bread can also cause harmful changes to the natural ecosystem.

E. What a scene it is to watch ducks eating bread floating on the river!

F. Otherwise the consequences can be serious — such as the loss of the wing.

G. Next time take a healthier alternative and do your bit to protect our precious wildlife.

    Making other people feel good feels good, and, best of all, it requires little more than a generous heart. Studies show that people feel happier when they do something kind for another person, and both recipients and good deed-doers can get the benefits. It can't be smarter idea to create this World Kindness Day.

    Learn a friend's language. You care and take an interest in their experiences. Making someone feel included and respected will feel a greater sense of belonging, an essential component of happiness.

    . Reaching out to someone for the first time in a long time can be an instant remedy (治疗) for whatever trouble you. It's as simple as a text, a note or a Face Time call. Let someone know you're thinking of them, even after some time apart. Studies suggest strong bonds can improve physical health, too.

    Genuinely compliment (赞扬) someone. A respectful comment that comes from the heart about someone's unique hair style, excellent performance in a conceit or their great solution to a problem at work might be all it takes to improve someone's mood.

    Collect trash you see around your neighborhood. Picking up trash and recyclables off the street beautifies your community and benefits the environment. The environment can't clean itself, after all!

    Thank the people in your life. They are the security guard outside of your workplace, the supermarket worker you see every day, your mom. Thank people for the things, big and small, that they do that improve your life. Gratitude is priceless.

A. Others' positive words could help some people be a bit kinder to themselves, too.

B. If your friends are overweight, that too ups the odds you'll pack on pounds.

C. Open your heart with some small, free ways to make someone's day.

D. Without their help, your world might not rim as efficiently.

E. It might even inspire others to take up the task with you.

F. Reconnect with a friend or family member.

G. Have an eye contact with friends.