2021届高考英语复习日常阅读理解练习 课文原文及及练习含答案.doc

There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life. Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master ones field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up. Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion (排除) of others can hold back your true spirit.Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective (视角) into specific fields of expertise (专长). The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills. Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I dont know where it will lead, but Im excited Im on this pursuit.” These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.课后练习1. To become a specialist, one may have to _.A. narrow his range of knowledgeB. avoid responsibilities at workC. know more about the societyD. broaden his perspective on life2. The specialists mentioned in Paragraph 3 tend to _.A. treasure their freedomB. travel around the worldC. spend most time workingD. enjoy meeting funny people3. According to the author, a superior doctor is one who _.A. is fully aware of his talent and abilityB. is a pure specialist in medicineC. should love poetry and philosophyD. brings knowledge of other fields to work4. What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?A. Passion alone does not ensure a persons success.B. In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible.C. Everyone has a chance to succeed in their pursuit.D. Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.5. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Be More a Generalist Than a SpecialistB. Specialist or Generalist: Hard to DecideC. Turn a Generalist into a SpecialistD. Ways to Become a Generalist拓展练习假定英语课上你们班就“Whether we should become a specialist or a generalist”这一话题展开了讨论。请你给你校英语报写一篇短文，介绍讨论情况并发表你的看法。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 至少使用5个【语言知识】中列出的知识点，并用下划线标出；3. 短文开头已给出，但不计入总词数。Recently, a discussion has taken place in our class concerning the topic “Whether we should become a specialist or a generalist”. _答案：课后练习1-5 ACDDA拓展练习Recently, a discussion has taken place in our class concerning the topic “Whether we should become a specialist or a generalist”. Some students think it is best to develop skills in one field since there is a great deal of pressure to become an all-around generalist. Others insist that a generalist is more welcomed in the job market. Personally, I prefer to be a generalist. On the one hand, acquiring a wide range of knowledge is beneficial to our career development. On the other hand, innovation starts with generalists. After all, creating unexpected connections can only happen when you have a broad perspective. Besides, the world should not be viewed from a single angle. Knowing all aspects of the universe can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.