3.I worked as a manager in a company for a number of years.I liked my job,and was doing well there,but our company was bought by a large company and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs.That was when I decided to do something I'd always wanted to do---become a freelance(自由撰稿的) writer.Changing professions has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.
The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible( 灵活的) schedule.I work about as much as I did before---between 45and 50hours a week---but my schedule is much less rigid (刻板的) than it used to be.Before,I worked from 8a.m.to 5p.m.every day,with a few extra hours on weekends.Now,however,I work when I feel like it.For instance,sometimes I work until midnight or 2a.m.,then sleep until noon.I really prefer this kind of schedule.It seems more natural to me.
I alse decided that it was about time I began to pay more attention to my health.While I was working as a manager,I never exercised.I already felt tired after work,so I just came home in the evening and watched TV.However,last year I joined a health club and began to do regular exercise.As a result I have lost over 10pounds and I feel much better.I've also started to eat more healthfully.I used to eat a lot of fast food,but now I do my own shopping.I buy lots of fruits and vegetables and cook them at home.
Of course,not all the changes have been that east.For example,I don't feel as safe financially as I used to.When I was working as a manager,I never worried much about money.I could always count on getting my paycheck every two weeks.Working freelance,I don't have a regular paycheck.So now I have to make sure that there's enough money until the next check arrives.
All in all,I really like my current lifestyle.Of course,that doesn't mean I'll never want to have a"regular"job.But for me,at least,it suits me.
71.The author decided to become a freelance writer becauseA.
A.he had always liked writing
B.he hadn't liked to work in the company
C.the boss didn't like him
D.the boss had another person to do the job
72.What is the main difference the job change brought to the author?C
A.That he doesn't need to work hard.
B.That he can earn much more money.
C.That he can change his schedule as he likes.
D.That he can watch TV as long as he likes.
73.What is his chief problem now?D
A.He has no job to do.
B.He must work harder than before.
C.His health has changed worse than before.
D.He has to worry about money.
74.At the end of the passage,the author indicates thatB.
A.he wants to have a regular job
B.he is not going to change his lifestyle in the near future
C.he wants to change his lifestyle in the near future
D.he must change his job to earn more money.
75.Which of the following is True according to the passage?B
A.The author likes to work in the company very much.
B.The author's lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.
C.The author doesn't like to do exercise.
D.The author does want to change his job to earn more money.
分析 作者讲述了由于公司被另外一个公司收购而失业,因此作者改变了自己的生活方式.
解答 71-75 ACDBB
71 A 推理判断题.根据第一段中的"That was when I decided to do something I'd always wanted to do-become a freelance writer."(就在那时,我决定做我一直想做的事情--成为一名自由撰稿人)可推知,作者很喜欢写作.故选A.72 C 细节理解题.根据第二段中的"The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible schedule."(对我来说,现在的主要区别是,我有一个更灵活的时间表.)可知正确答案.故选C.
73 D 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段中的"Of course,not all the changes have been that easy.For example,I don't feel as safe financially as I used to.When I was working as a manager,I never worried much about money."可知,作者现在最大的问题是钱不如以前挣的多了.故选D.
74 B推理判断题.根据最后一段中的"All in all,I really like my current lifestyle.Of course,that doesn't mean I'll never want to have a‘regular'job.But for me,at least,it suits me."(总之,我真的很喜欢我目前的生活方式.当然,这并不意味着我永远不会想要一份安稳的工作.但对我来说,至少它适合我.)可推知,作者近期没有改变目前生活方式的打算.故选B.
75 B 细节理解题.根据文章最后一段All in all,I really like my current lifestyle.可知作者的生活方式发生了变化,故选B.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.