任务型阅读专项练习和答案一、英语任务型阅读1．阅读信息，为每段选择恰当的标题。
Here is a page from a magazine named Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in the future.________⑴Cars will run on solar power（太阳能）or electricity and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down by itself.________⑵Because there won't be any spare land, new cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels. People will live on the upper level, and the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories.________⑶Biotechnology will make food better and healthier. Plants that are not affected by insects or illnesses will be developed. The taste of fruits and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.________⑷New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5cm thick. They will have pictures that are as clear as photos. Electrical appliances will be quieter and will be controlled by computer. They will also use 50% less power.________⑸Many new ways to cure illnesses will be successful by using products of genetic engineering （基因产品）. Cures will be found for the flu and the common cold. However, some new illnesses will appear.【解析】【分析】文章大意：介绍了未来社会在能源交通，城市建设，生物技术以及医药方面的一些变化。
A. Better and healthier food will be developed with the help of biotechnology.在生物技术的帮助下，将开发出更好、更健康的食品。
B. TVs made by new technology are not only 5cm thick but also as clear as photos.新技术生产的电视机不仅有5厘米厚，而且像照片一样清晰。
C. Cars will be much cleaner and safer if they run on solar power or electricity.如果汽车使用太阳能或电力，将会更加清洁和安全。
D. Some new illnesses will appear though many new ways to cure illnesses will be successful.一些新的疾病将会出现，尽管许多治疗疾病的新方法将会成功。
E. The future cities will be built in the sea because of less land.未来的城市将建在海里，因为陆地较少。
（1）根据文中语句Cars will run on solar power（太阳能）or electricity and will be much cleaner. 提示可知，此段讲述的是新能源汽车的优点，故选C。
（2）根据文中语句Because there won't be any spare land, new cities will have to be built in the sea. 提示可知，此段讲述了由于陆地的逐步减少，人类将城市建造在海上，故选E。
（3）根据文中的语句Biotechnology will make food better and healthier.提示可知，此段讲述了利用生物技术，开发更好更健康的食品，故选A。
（4）根据文中语句New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5cm thick. 提示可知此段主要介绍了未来电视的变化，故选B。
（5）根据文中语句Many new ways to cure illnesses will be successful by using products of genetic engineering提示可知，此段主要介绍了未来社会的疾病的变化，故选D。
【点评】首先阅读5个选项，了解大致的意思，再通读全文，通过上下文，分析与段落内容相符的选项，最后通读全文进行检查。
2．阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。
（请注意问题后的词数要求）[1] In today's world, the most successful companies are the ones who understand how important it is to make contacts（联系）around the world. However, doing business in different countries isn't simple. It is important to know the local customs and traditions of the people you are dealing with, which is the best way to impress（使…印象深刻）your hosts.[2] One example that comes to mind is of a German company that has recently tried to gain （获得）a new contract in South Korea. The German visitors arrived at the Korean company's office early in the morning and spent the whole day in long meetings. By the evening, the Germans were so tired that they politely turned down the Korean's invitation to go out for dinner and drinks, since they wanted to return to their hotel and get some rest. The Germans did not understand that in South Korea business talks often continue into the evening. The Germans only came to realize that they offended（冒犯）their hosts after they had lost the contract.[3] In Europe or the USA, business is seldom discussed into the evening. However, it is important to be on time for a meeting. If you ar e ①__________, your hosts may think you do not care. In fact, it is better to arrive at least ten minutes before the meeting starts. This way, you can show how keen（强烈的） you are to do business with them. You will also have time to talk with your hosts before you sit down to discuss business.[4] However, in many countries meetings may not start on time. There are many②_____________for this, such as transport difficulties, unusual weather and the breakdown of cars.Sometimes the time of day is also important. In South America and many countries in southern Europe, people have a short sleep after lunch. Therefore, if you try to arrange（安排）a meeting for the early afternoon, you may find that not many people will③__________, or that your hosts will be unhappy.（1）According to Paragraph 2, why did the Germans politely refuse the Korean's invitation to go out for dinner and drinks? （No more than 15 words）（2）What's the tradition of business talks in South Korea? （No more than 10 words）（3）Where is it common for people to have a short sleep after lunch according to Paragraph 4? （No more than 10 words）（4）Fill in each blank in the passage with a proper word.①________②________ ③ ________（5）Translate the underlined sentence in the third paragraph into Chinese.（6）According to the passage, what should we pay attention to if we want to do business in different countries? Why? （No more than 25 words）【答案】（1）Because they were tired and wanted to return to their hotel and get some rest.（2）The business talks often continue into the evening.（3）In South America and many countries in southern Europe.（4）late / absent；reasons / causes / excuses；attend / come / agree（5）而且在坐下来讨论事务之前你将有时间和主人/东道主谈话。