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1、专题05 阅读理解（记叙文+应用文+议论文）（原卷版）目录1.上海市同济大学第一附属中学2023-2024学年高三试题2.上海市育才中学2023-2024学年高三期中调研3.上海交通大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三期中试题4. 上海南汇中学2023-2024学年高三阶段试题5. 2023年上海市复兴高级中学高三春考适应性试题6. 上海市建平中学2023-2024学年高三期中试卷7. 上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高三期中试题1.【上海市同济大学第一附属中学2023-2024学年高三试题】No woman can be too rich or too thin. This sayin

2、g often attributed to the late Duchess (公爵夫人) of Windsor represents much of the odd spirit of our times. Being thin is considered as such virtue. The problem with such a view is that some people actually attempt to live by it. I myself have fantasies of slipping into narrow designer cloches. Consequ

3、ently, I have been on a diet for the better or worse-part of my life. Being rich wouldnt be bad either, but that wont happen unless an unknown relative dies suddenly in some distant land, leaving me millions of dollars. Where did we go off the track? When did eating butter become a sin, and a little

4、 bit of extra flesh unappealing, if not upsetting? Until quite recently, most people had a problem getting enough to eat. In some religious groups, wealth was a symbol of probable salvation (救助) and high morals, and fatness a sign of wealth and well-being. Today the opposite is true. We have shifted

5、 to thinness as our new mark of virtue. The result is that being fator ever only somewhat overweightis bad because it implies a lack of moral strength.Our obsession with thinness is also fueled by health concerns. It is true that in this country we have more overweight people than ever before, and t

6、hat in many cases, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease. These diseases, however, may have as much to do with our way of life and our high-fat diets as with excess weight. And the associated risk of cancer in the digestive system may be more of a di

7、etary problemtoo much fat and a lack of fiberthan a weight problem. The real concern, then, is not that we weight too much, but that we neither exercise enough nor eat well. Exercise is necessary for strong bones and both heart and lung health. A balanced diet without a lot of fat can also help the

8、body avoid many diseases. We should surely stop paying so much attention to weight. Simply being thin is not enough. It is actually hazardous if those who get (or already are) thin think they are automatically healthy and thus free from paying attention to their overall life-style. Thinness can be p

9、ure vainglory.36In the eyes of the author, an odd phenomenon nowadays is that _.Athe Duchess of Windsor is regarded as a woman of virtueBlooking slim is a symbol of having a large fortuneCbeing thin is viewed as a much desired qualityDreligious people are not necessarily kind-hearted37In human histo

10、ry, peoples views on body weight _.Awere closely related to their religious beliefsBchanged from time to timeCvaried between the poor and the richDled to different moral standards38What does the underlined word “vainglory” in the last paragraph mean?AGreat honour.BOutdated concept.CSelf-relianceDExc

11、essive pride.39The author criticizes womens obsession with thinness _.Afrom an economic and educational perspectiveBfrom sociological and medical points of viewCfrom a historical and religious standpoint Din the light of moral principles2.【上海市育才中学2023-2024学年高三期中调研】About Mobile Phone Sterilizer:Do yo

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20、zer except that _.Ait is convenient to be carriedBit needs an extra 5 voltage power supplyCit is environmentally friendlyDmost of the bacteria can be killed by it62Which of the following is true according to the passage?AThe toilet seat cover has more bacteria than the mobile phone.BYou neednt separ

21、ate the batteries from the Sterilizer if its not used for long.CYou dont have to press the OFF button when sterilization is over.DThe Mobile Phone Sterilizer is only suitable for iPhone & Samsung.3.【上海交通大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三期中试题】Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charg

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30、d. And get up to 30 hours of total listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, using the case.40Where can you most probably find the above information about Apple AirPods Pro?AOn a product-review website.BOn Apples official website.COn a travel website.DOn a shopping website.41How many pe

31、ople gave Apple AirPods Pro a star rating lower than 5?AAbout 340.BAbout 20.CAbout 36.DAbout 56.42Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the above information?ATransparency mode creates more intelligent noise cancellation in stunning definition.BApple AirPods Pro offers tips of 4 siz

32、es to cater to different needs and ensure security.CYou can press to mute and unmute yourself on calls and switch between listening modes.DConversation Awareness automatically pauses music when you interact with people nearby.4.【上海南汇中学2023-2024学年高三阶段试题】Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature

33、Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E. Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assig

34、nments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system. Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to co

35、mplete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be compl

36、eted at home, both of which will be graded. Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero.

37、 Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.40Where is this text probably taken from?AA textbook.BAn exam paper.CA course plan.DAn academic article.41How many parts is a students final grade made up of?ATwo.BThree.CFour.DFive.42What will happen if you submit an essay on

38、e week after the due date?AYou will receive a zero.BYou will lose a letter grade.CYou will be given a test.DYou will have to rewrite it.Thanks to in-depth reporting by the Wall Street Journal, we now know that Facebook has long been aware its product Instagram has harmful effects on the mental healt

39、h of many adolescent users. Young girls, in particular, struggle with their body image thanks to a constant stream of photos and videos showing beautiful bodies that users dont think they can attain. While the information the Journal covered is essential and instructive, it does not tell the whole s

40、tory. Deep down, this is not an Instagram problem; its a people problem. Understanding that distinction can make the difference between a failed attempt to contain a teens interest in an addictive app and successfully addressing the underlying problem leading to mental distress induced (诱发) by Insta

41、gram. Critics were quick to shame Facebook for sitting on the data and not releasing it to researchers or academics who asked for it. Others criticize the social media giant for not using the research to create a safer experience for its teen users. The anger, while understandable, is misplaced. Whi

42、le Im reluctant to defend Facebook, Im not sure its reasonable to blame the company for withholding data that would hurt its business. Have you ever binge-watched (狂看) a Netflix series? I assure you it wasnt a healthy endeavor. You were in active, likely did nothing productive, mindlessly snacked an

43、d didnt go outside for fresh air. It is an objectively harmful use of time to stare at a TV or laptop for a full weekend. Should we respond by shaming Netflix for not alerting us to how damaging an addictive product can be?While its reasonable to say Instagram makes esteem issues worse, it strains c

44、redulity (夸张到难以置信) to believe it causes them in the first place. You create your own experiences on social media. For the most part, you choose which accounts to follow and engage. If youre already vulnerable to insecurities and self-sabotage (自损) as many teens are you will find accounts to obsess o

45、ver. And this isnt a new phenomenon. Before social media, there were similar issues fueling self-esteem issues. Whether the target be magazines, movies or television shows depicting difficult-to-attain bodies, there has been a relatively steady chorus (异口同声) of experts nothing the damage new media c

46、ould cause young viewers. Self-esteem issues have an underlying cause one thats independent of social media use. Instagram merely enhances those feelings because it provides infinitely more access to triggers than older forms of media. Its more worthwhile to address those underlying factors rather t

47、han to attack Facebook.43The author thinks the criticisms against Instagram _.Aare successful attempts to change teens interest in addictive appsBaddress the Instagram - induced mental painCare only based on the data released by FacebookDare not directed at the fundamental problem44Netflix is mentio

48、ned to _.Acompare the criticisms against it and FacebookBdefend why Facebook is to blameCsuggest the critics remarks are not to pointDshow Netflix does more harm to teens45The Instagram problem is essentially a “people problem” in that _.Ait is human nature to get addicted to social mediaBusers deci

49、de on their experiences on social mediaCpeople have a tendency to feel insecure onlineDpeople are keen on fabricating their self - profile46What is the passage mainly about?Athe unprecedented criticism facing FacebookBthe alarming online habits of teenagers worldwideCthe root cause of Instagram - in

50、duced mental strainsDthe harmful impact of Instagram on teenagers5.【2023年上海市复兴高级中学高三春考适应性试题】Well, there was a man here once by the name of Jim Smiley, in the winter of 1894or maybe it was the spring of 1850. But any way, he was the strangest man. He was always making money on anything that turned up

51、 if he could get anybody to try to make money on the other side. And if he could not do that, he would change sidesanyway that suited the other man would suit himanyway just as long as he got a bet, he was satisfied. But still, he was lucky, uncommonly lucky. He most always come out winner. He was a

52、lways ready and laying for a chance. If there was a dog-fight, he would try to win money on it. If there was a cat-fight, he would take the risk. If there was a chicken-fight, he would try to bet on it. If there were two birds setting on a fence, he would want you to decide which one would fly first

53、 so he could win money.Lots of the boys here have seen that Smiley and can tell you about him. Why, it did not matter to him. He would try to make money on anything. He was the most unusual man. Parson Walers wife was very sick once, for a long time, and it seemed as if they were not going to save h

54、er. But one morning he came in, and Smiley asked him how was his wife, and he said she was better, thank God. And Smiley, before he thought, says, “Well, I will risk my money she will not get well.”And Smiley had a little small dog. To look at the dog, you would think he was not worth anything but t

55、o sit around and look mean and look for a chance to steal something. But as soon as, money was up on him, he was a different dog. Another dog might attack and throw him around two or three times. Then all of a sudden Smileys dog would grab that other dog by the back leg and freeze to it till the men

56、 said it was over.Smiley always came out the winner on that dog, at least until he harnessed a dog once that did not have any back legs. The dogs legs had been sawed off in a circular saw. Well, the fighting continued long enough and the money was all up. Then when Smileys dog came to make a grab of

57、 the other dogs back legs, he saw in a minute how there was a problem. The dog appeared surprised, and then discouraged, and didnt try no more to win the fight, and so he got shucked out (摆脱) bad. He gave Smiley a look, as much as to say his heart was broke, and it was his fault, for putting up a do

58、g that had no back legs for him to take hold of, which was his main dependence in a fight, and then he limped off a piece and laid down and died. He was a good dog, and would have made a name for himself if he had lived, for he had intelligence. It always makes me feel sorry when I think of that las

59、t fight of his and the way it turned out.36Which of the following statements is most accurate of Jim Smiley according to this passage?AJim Smiley was extremely strange and unlucky.BJim Smiley was always getting into trouble at work.CJim Smiley loves and knows a lot about animals.DJim Smiley was alwa

60、ys ready to bet on anything.37What happened to Parson Walkers wife is mentioned to show that Smiley was_.AthoughtlessBtrickyCunconventionalDadventurous38Which of the following is TRUE about Jim Smileys dog?AIt was good-looking and worth a lot of money.BIt was so imposing as to frighten other dogs.CI

61、t won a fight by grabbing the opponents back leg.DIt was loyal to Jim Smiley and stole money for him.39Smileys dog died because_.Ait was ashamed for losing the fightBit was exhausted in the fightCit was abandoned by the ownerDit was not as intelligent as expectedEYE SPY2-for-1 Deal on all GlassesWhy

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68、f the second day I know Im in trouble. In front of me the land stretches up and away towards a distant hill, and into the space, between that hill and me, is crowded one of the most vivid concentrations of color I have ever seen. It starts with the trees. The wet season is only a few weeks off and a

69、lmost as if they can smell the coming rains, they have put out their leaves. They are no ordinary green and the dry grasses beneath them are shining with golds, browns and reds. I want to recreate this scene with watercolors. Although I can make a try at it with words, trying to paint it in my sketc

70、h book is another matter altogether. Ive already made one attempt: a series of lines in orange and red, with bluish trees placed across them, which now lies face down in the grass beside me. Ive put it there because the last thing I want right now is for someone else to come along and look at it. A

71、young man called Royale walks up the hill. Royale is a sculptor, and, with several other local men, produces pieces of work in the local stone. Recently, and quite suddenly, this work, and that of several other local co-operatives, has acquired an international reputation. I certainly dont want a ma

72、n capable of such things looking at my own awful painting. So I put my foot, as casually as I can, on the finished one beside me and we resume the conversation started earlier in the day. I want to talk to Royale about his life here. He, however, is only interested in what I am up to. To begin with,

73、 it seems that he considers me a fellow artist, and for a moment I find myself staring into the depths of embarrassment. But when he asks me, “What is painting like?” I realize that this professional artist has never painted anything in his life before. He just wants a go with my colors.When I signe

74、d up for this holiday, I was hoping for an experience like the one I had had four years earlier in Wales. That was my first painting holiday, and I loved it. Two things made it great. First was the teacher, a man called Robin, who showed me that what is important about drawing and painting is not th

75、e finished article but the process of completing it. The second element of that week was the place. I grew up in places like that, and I connected with it immediately. But it was stupid of me to think that I could reproduce the experience down here, deep in the Southern Hemisphere. Zimbabwe is not a

76、 part of me, nor I of it. Trying to draw it for the first time, from a standing start, is like trying to start a conversation in Swahili.36What problem does the writer have at the beginning of her holiday?AShe cant reproduce the exact color.BThere are no animals that she can paint.CShes brought the

77、wrong materials with her.DThe weather is not good enough for painting.37The writer hid her work because _.Ait was only a quick sketchBit wasnt good enough to sellCshe believed Royale painted betterDshe thought it would disappoint Royale38What does the writer mean by “what I am up to” (in paragraph 3

78、)?AWhat I will give him.BWhat I am painting.CWhat I am thinking about.DWhat I can teach him.39What does the writer say about her previous painting holiday?AHer technique improved much faster.BThe landscape was more familiar to her.CShe was able to complete a number of paintings.DThe teacher who taug

79、ht her then was more talented.Know how much to tip New rules of gratuitiesThe pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some havent been able to do their jobs at all, while others dont interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people

80、 to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced. Just as many services have changed, so should tipping. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandem

81、ic is over. Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay: Give more if you can. Its common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all. Think outside the (cas

82、h) box. You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesnt permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names. Treat business owners differently. A practice of the past, tipping the boss separately is no longer necessary. B

83、ut if he provides you with your service, tip him as you would any of his workers. As for specific situations, heres what the experts recommend: FOOD AND DRINKS Restaurant workers Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in. New rule: Always tip, even for takeout. Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine

84、in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders. Personal shoppers Old rule: N/A(Not applicable). Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer. New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper. Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is a

85、lready included, add a few dollars extra. HOME DELIVERIES Package delivery drivers Old rule: Dont tip. New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week. Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts wo

86、rth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEX prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards). Flower delivery drivers Old rule: The person who places the order tips those who deliver flowers (and other specialty i

87、tems). New rule: You cant assume the gift giver already tipped, so if youre lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip. Tip: $5 to $10. PERSONAL SERVICES Ride-share drivers Old rule: Tip in cash. New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gra

88、tuities, but some drivers prefer cash. Tip: 15 to 20 percent. 40New rules of tipping are recommended because _.Athe pandemic has driven many businesses to financial ruinBsome people have to work from home without interactionCsome old standards cant help out some service workers nowDcustomers dismiss

89、 the old standards as unfair to themselves41Which of the following is TRUE?ATip every worker fairly in case some may keep the money to himself.BWriting a review online is highly recommended to express gratitudeCThe more you tip, the more those who interact directly with you will get.DThere is no nee

90、d to tip the boss because he doesnt provide any service.42Which of the following people did best in tipping according to the recommended rules? NamesSituationsTipsMichaelorder a roast goose ($50) at Kams Roasts for takeoutNoneSusantake a delivery of a package from FedEx (bottled water, 500ml, 24-pac

91、k)NoneBrittanyreceive a bunch of flower delivered by a Flower Plus driver$5(cash) for the gardenerSteventake an Uber ($15) from St Vincents Hospital to the Central Library$3(cash) for the driverAMichaelBStevenCBrittanyDSusan7.【上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高三期中试题】Its bad, but its not all bad. During the lockdow

92、n, to be confined in your home with the people you love most against an invisible disease may be, at times, uncomfortable. But it can also be like living inside a poem. For me, especially early in the pandemic, it was also more than a little like living in a war zone again. The danger is real but al

93、so in some ways random. You assess risk constantly. In the first days of New Yorks lockdown, at the market closest to my house, the handle of the shopping cart stared up at me. It was a bluish-purple strand of plastic that seemed to hold death. I had left the house without wipes. My son was climbing

94、 on everything. People said it felt like living in a horror movie. That was not the sensation. A horror movie moves between fear and the delighted anticipation of fear. The feeling in the market was the leaden tug of dread. It was steady, and pressed you down, the way a survivor of a bombing says a

95、blast wave does. It was also a kind of gift. Against this backdrop, what you value in life is more vivid. You cant call it a silver lining, but there is a quality of light involved, a lining that lights up edges. As a friend said after receiving a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, “A mirror doesnt work with

96、out backing. You need the black.”That is the value in these days. Ordinarily, to experience what much of the country was experiencing in kitchens and family rooms, you would have had to get yourself to join the army. I once was a war correspondent and ran a news center for a while in a war zone. The

97、 danger was real but also in some ways random. We assessed risk constantly. And it was understood that any one of us would die for the other: “The truth of war,” David Finkel wrote in Thank You For Your Service, “is that its always about loving the guy next to you.” And if youre already in love with

98、 that person? Think of a man in bed, his family asleep down the hall as he dreams of faraway places. I was in faraway places, dreaming of a family asleep down the hall. After we left the market I kept telling my son not to touch his face. So of course he reached for his cheek. Then he walked down a

99、sidewalk that was all but empty. Knowing whats important, people were staying home.46Living in a war zone is similar to living in a locked down city in that _.Apeople are confined to their homes against invisible dangersBpeople constantly evaluate risks of real but random dangersCpeople delightedly

100、anticipate sliver linings lighting up their livesDpeople have to join certain organizations to have same experience47By saying “the leaden tug of dread” in Paragraph 3, the author means that _.Athe market was a horrible place in a thrillerBthe fear was deeply depressing and frustratingCthe horror mo

101、vie offered long-lasting sensationDthe fearful survivor often recalls blast waves48According to the author, what gift does the lockdown afford us?AWe are clearer about what we value in life.BWe know our images better against the backdrop.CWe start to be in love with the person next to us.DWe increas

102、ingly miss our family in faraway places.49We can learn from the passage that _.Athe handle of the shopping cart is poisonousBthe authors friend likes wearing black clothesCthe author revealed the truth of war in a bookDthe authors son didnt realize the danger at allSuperb Spring GardensSunshine on y

103、our face, the scent of blossom in the air, the dreamy song of a blackbird.What better way to while away a spring day than in a country garden filled with flowers like magnolia, rhododendron, primula, iris, daffodils or bluebells? Here are a four of the best. LONDON The Savili Garden Egham, Surrey. O

104、pen daily. Part of the Windsor Great Park estate, with one of the countrys finest plant collections. Aptly named Spring Wood is planted with magnolia and rhododendron, including many Loderi hybrids, the flowers of which are deliciously scented, while the Azalea Walk is at its peak in mid to late May

105、. Brilliant for families with a great cafe, too. windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en YORKSHIRE The Hirnalayan Garden Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire. Open daily from 12 April. Set in a valley between Harrogate and Ripon, this garden features hundreds of native Himalayan plants in a setting that is perhaps as cl

106、ose as you can get to being in an actual Himalayan valley - especially on a misty morning. Many of the rhododendrons are wild species, collected and grown from seed and now in their mature prime. 01765 658009,SCOTLAND Arduaine Garden Near Oban, Argyll. Open daily from 1 April. Set on Scotlands west

107、coast amid stunning scenery, this beautiful garden benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream. Now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, the historic garden featured over 200 rhododendrons by the 1920s, which are still spring highlights, as are stands of primula and iris. But the real

108、stars are the stretches of colourful and jaw-droppingly beautiful Himalayan plants. 01852 200366, nationaltrust.org.uk/arduain-garden WALES Bodnant Garden Near Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. Open daily. Rightly considered one of the UKs finest gardens, Bodnant springs to life with pools of daffodils in Old Park

109、 Meadow, along with national collections of magnolia and rhododendron.Extensive plantings of cherry fill the garden with sweet scent in mid-spring, alongside plentiful bluebells. For these weeks from mid-May, thefamous Laburnum Arch, a long walkway with golden-yellow flowers, alone is worth a visit

110、to experience it. 01492 650460, nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden 50The purpose of this page is to _.Aintroduce the beauty of the superb spring gardens in the UKBurge garden lovers to visit the websites of the four gardensCpromote different regions in the UK by introducing their gardensDadvertise

111、four spring gardens and encourage visits to them51Born in London and a rhododendron lover, Sally has always been longing to visit Himalaya in person someday. Shes also fascinated by Himalayan plants. Which garden will she most probably visit during April?AThe Savill GardenBThe Himalayan GardenCArdua

112、ine GardenDBodnant Garden52Which of the following statements is true?AAll four gardens boast magnolia and rhododendron.BTwo gardens are open to the public only during April.CThe National Trust takes care of two of the four gardens.DTourists can call to know more about the four gardens.One question I

113、 get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. People want to know if theyre worth it. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars. And most require a significant investment of time and energy on top of it. So, do professional certifications a

114、ctually have a measurable career payoff?The simple answer is this: I am a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning. The payoffs are not always immediate and theyre often difficult to attribute directly to any one particular certification. Many people think of professional certifications

115、as a tool for financial gain. Sometimes, yes, but not necessarily. For example, a recent Office-Team survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8%-more on average in the U. S. for employees who hold the MS Office Specialist certification. Thats a pretty clear and signific

116、ant benefit! But its important to remember a few things when you hear that. First, MS Office is a very heavily used software suite and people in the administrative field are deeply reliant on it in many organizations. The MS certification is well-known and highly reputable. Possessing it demonstrate

117、s expert-level mastery of the skills required to take advantage of systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. It makes sense that employers are willing to pay a bit more for administrative professionals who have already proven their advanced mastery in these areas. However, what they are really payin

118、g for is not the certificate itself - its the value a person can bring to the organization when they have these skills. The certificate just helps the organization identify those people who can deliver greater value, but you also have to show evidence of that value. Its not realistic to think that y

119、ou can go to get a certificate and immediately demand more money. You have to use those skills to achieve more, and you have to be a vocal advocate for yourself and your accomplishments. Thats how you earn the rewards. Its also not realistic to expect that all certifications will have the same power

120、ful impact. Not all are created equal. Some are not as well-known and some do not teach you the kinds of skills that result in measurable value to the organization. Thats not to say that other certifications dont matter. Sometimes, its not about the organization at all. Some people enjoy the process

121、 of certification because it enhances their confidence and allows them to connect with other like-minded professionals. Some people like learning purely for the sake of personal growth. These things might not yield a direct financial benefit, but they are indeed valuable to you and your career. Over

122、 time, that will pay off in more concrete ways. You have to first know what youre looking to gain to know whether or not its worth it, and you have to be insightful in your selection of certification programs.53Which statements is NOT true about professional certifications?AGaining professional cert

123、ifications requires much money and energy.BEmployers will pay more for employees holding certain certifications.CThey indicate recognition of the mastery of skills for complex systems.DCertifications help organizations identify people who may bring value.54The author may probably agree that _.Alifel

124、ong learning has nothing to do with gaining certificationsBthe investment in gaining certifications will immediately pay offCcertifications help employees employ and advocate their skillsDpeople can gain personal growth in the process of certification55What suggestion does the author put forward in

125、terms of professional certifications?AKnow what you want and choose certification programs carefully.BBe a lifelong learner and care less about measurable career payoffsCThe MS Office Specialist certification is reliable and worth a try.DChoose famous certification programs offering long-term gains.56Which in the following can be the best title?ADo Certifications Equal Lifelong Learning?BDo Certifications Guarantee Financial Gain?CAre Professional Certifications Worth it?DBe Insightful in Selecting Certification Programs