Module 4 .阅读理解(2015江西南昌市高三一模)Chinese consumers crazy appetite for luxury goods and services appears unstoppable, with just 2 percent of the Chinese population responsible for onethird of the worlds luxury items.As Chinas economic miracle develops, the market opportunities for all sorts of luxury goods and services are increasing. Luxury consumption in China now extends ways beyond wellknown car, clothing and jewelry brands. For example, the luxury jet market in China is the fastestgrowing in the world, even outstripping that of the United States, with a market share of 25 percent. This trend appears to continue, with 20 to 30 percent growth expected in China, compared with only 2 to 3 percent in the US. But more importantly, Chinas luxury jet market growth represents a major development in the private consumption of luxury items. Chinas highquality red wine market also provides evidence of the growth in private consumption of luxury goods. In 2013, China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France, with 1.86 billion bottles consumed in China last year. Over the past five years, Chinas red wine consumption has grown 136 percent.According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, public consumption of such expensive global luxury brands such as Prada and Armani is easily explained by the desire to “gain face” and publicly display social climbing through material possessions. On the other hand, it is “selfreward” that lies behind consumer motivation in this area. Chinese consumers who have experienced rapid financial and economic gains appear particularly prone to the need to reward themselves for their success. But this has little to do with “gaining face” and impressing others and much more to do with the need for personal contentment. Finally, the growth in private luxury consumption in China is set to continue in part due to the maturity of the Chinese consumer and advancement of Chinese consumer culture generally.语篇解读：本文主要讨论了中国奢侈消费不断增长的问题。1What do you think the author would most probably be?AA news reporter.BAn accountant.CA professor.DA conductor.答案：C推理判断题。根据第四段第一句中的“According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing” 可推知，作者有可能是一名大学教授，即C项正确。2The underlined word “outstripping” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Afalling far behind ofBgoing out ofCgoing far ahead ofDkeeping pace with答案：C词义猜测题。根据第二段第三句中的“For example, the luxury jet market in China is the fastestgrowing in the world，”和“This trend appears to continue, with 20 to 30 percent growth expected in China, compared with only 2 to 3 percent in the US”可推知，此处C项正确。3What can we learn from Paragraph 2 and 3?AChinas luxury jet market growth is only 2% to 3%.BFrance was once the largest market for red wine in the world before 2013.CThe luxury jet market in the US shares 25% of the jet consumption in the world.DChinas red wine consumption has increased to 1.86 billion bottles since 2013.答案：B推理判断题。根据第三段的第二句“In 2013, China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France, with 1.86 billion bottles consumed in China last year.”可推知，2013年以前法国是世界上红酒的最大消费市场，即B项正确。4What can be the best title for the passage?AFuture Private Luxury Consumption in ChinaBChinese Appetite for Luxury Goods and ServicesCThe Potential Luxury Jet Market in ChinaDThe Maturity of the Chinese Consumers答案：B标题判断题。文章第一段开篇点题，结合全文的整体内容可知，本文主要讨论的是中国人对奢侈商品及服务热烈追捧的问题，即B项正确。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The job interview is an important part of your job search because its an opportunity for the employer to figure out if youre right for the job. The following tips may help you prepare for your job interview.Dress for success. Professional business clothes are always appropriate, regardless of the type of job you are applying for.Be there on time. Try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to be safe. Find out ahead of time where youre going and how long it will take you to get there. Drive or travel the route a day or two ahead, at the same time of day as you will on the day of the interview. _1_ Have a backup (备用) plan. Let your personality shine. If youre excited about the job, dont be afraid to show it. Employers want passionate employees, so be yourself.Be confident. _2_ But just dont let your nerves overpower your interview. Eye contact and a calm, clear speaking voice are excellent ways to show your confidence. Watch your body language. During your interview, relax and sit naturally, but dont slouch (没精打采地坐) in your chair or lean on the interviewers desk. Be polite. _3_ Remember, this is your first introduction to the organization, so be polite to everyone you meet and turn off your cell phone.Listen and ask fo