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1、Unit 14 Careers李仕才一、阅读理解AThis month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popular show was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it is clear that the competitive atmosphere of American Idol will remain unrival
2、ed by any other show. After all, its success has been unmatched in broadcasting history.American Idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants came into the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition(试音)for the show. Each candidate would have to perform a p
3、iece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not only would contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces without musical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 o 36 artists were chosen to enter the semi-final stage. Soon, the fate of
4、the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidates live performance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast their vote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only 8 contestants woul
5、d remain. Finally, a runner-up(亚军)and a winner were announced every season. Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, other contestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer Simon Cowell once said, The point of the
6、 show is not to be mean to loser, but to find a winner.As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbye and a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, the shows conclusion will leave audiences nostalgic(怀
7、旧的), but more satisfied than ever.1. Those who enter American Idol will _.A. share the one million dollar reward togetherB. be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC. experience at least three rounds of performancesD. have the chance to become famous even if they fail2. Who play the most impo
8、rtant roles in the finals of American Idol?A. The audiencesB. The past winnersC. The judgesD. The record companies3. The author thinks the conclusion of American Idol will _.A. change its historyB. be worth watchingC. not be the last seasonD. pick her favorite singer4. In which section of the newspa
9、per may you probably find the passage?A. AdvertisementB. FinanceC. EntertainmentD. Business【语篇解读】本文为说明文，介绍了很受欢迎的流行节目American Idol和它的比赛过程。2.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第六、七、八句话可知在决赛阶段起最重要作用的是观众，故选A。3.B【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句话With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, the shows conclusion will leave
10、 audiences nostalgic, but more satisfied than ever可知作者认为the shows conclusion值得观看，故选B。4.C【解析】推理判断题。根据文章可知本文介绍的是歌唱比赛节目，应属于娱乐类，故选C。B(2017江西百校联盟第一次联考)Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, SpainBuilt in 1997, the Guggenheim Mu
11、seum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.The Louvre in Paris, FranceProbably the most famous Louvre also h
12、olds the most famous painting in the world, the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small, but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But, the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other mu
13、seum in the world.The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, AmericaJust opened in its new downtown location in 2012, the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one mans private collection.Dr.Albert CBarnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and coll
14、ected, among others, the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, ItalyWalking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palacelike structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers a
15、re bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli, such as “The Birth of Venus”Classic artworks from nearly 1，000 years ago describe religious events of the time.【解题导语】本文为应用文，涉及艺术话题。文章主要介绍了四个世界闻名的博物馆。1Which of the following is the most popular?AThe Louvre.BThe Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.CThe Barnes Foun
16、dation.DThe Uffizi Gallery.A解析：细节理解题。由The Louvre in Paris，France部分的“The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.”可知四个博物馆中卢浮宫人气最旺。2What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?AIts structure.BIts collection.CIts location. DIts history.B解析：细节理解题。由The Barnes Foundati
