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  • 第1题:

    The author's opinion on Machiavelli's History of Florence is that

    [A] history has much to do with the person who records it.

    [B] the charm lies in the style. rather than in the content.

    [ C] most people failed to read Machiavelli's intention in it.

    [D] any history of this kind should be written in this way.


    正确答案:B
    60.B该题为观点态度题。根据最后一段可知,作者提出了马基雅维利在内容上的缺陷,即“…adhering at times too closely to the chroni- clers of his time, and at others rejecting their testimony without ap- parent reason…”,意思是“文章中有时候太过于附和他所在时代的编年史,而有时候又坚决抛弃其中的论断,而没有给出任何明显的理由…”。而最后一句作者表明“It is the straightforward, logical narrative, which always holds the interest ofhe reader, that is the greatest charm of the History.”意思是:“他直接的、有逻辑的叙述常常能引起读者的兴趣,这就是这本书的魅力所在。”可见,作者认为这本书内容上有缺陷,而对马基雅维利的语言风格持肯定态度。所以,作者对《佛罗伦萨史》的看法就是:这本书的魅力在于他的文体风格而不是内容,故选B。

  • 第2题:

    Which of the following is NOT said in the passage

    A.Wolfe‘s students praised Wolfe’s power of observation.
    B.The author made an experiment on Wolfe‘s ability.
    C.Wolfe‘s students asked the author to have a test of their ability.
    D.Wolfe did not feel angry when he was tested.

    答案:C
    解析:

  • 第3题:

    单选题
    The author’s primary intention in this passage appears to be which of the following?
    A

    To shed light on the underappreciated work of the Hellenistic poet Posidippus

    B

    To compare the relative merits of papyrus and wood-pulp paper as media for recording information

    C

    To discuss the ways in which papyrus fragments help scholars learn about Hellenistic Egypt

    D

    To answer the questions regarding the burning of the library of Alexandria, one of the great mysteries of the ancient world

    E

    To suggest possibly fruitful paths for future archeological research into Hellenistic Egypt


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    主旨题。根据文章首句“one of the best sources modern scholars have for learning about Hellenistic Egypt is the large supply of papyrus fragments that have turned up in the Egyptian desert over the last century.” 可知本题应选C项。

  • 第4题:

    单选题
    The author’s purpose in writing the passage is _____.
    A

    to persuade young children not to worry about criticism

    B

    to stress the importance of positive reinforcement to children

    C

    to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement

    D

    to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout


    正确答案: D
    解析:
    主旨题。文章结尾说,父母和家长应提供正面的强化(即正面教育)而不要看重结果。研究表明,正面强化比负面的批评对学习的影响更大一些。故选B。

  • 第5题:

    单选题
    The author’s tone in writing the passage is _____.
    A

    ironic

    B

    sympathetic

    C

    relieving

    D

    angry


    正确答案: D
    解析:
    作者讲述了女性目前就业情况以及她们所面临的问题,可以看出作者对她们的处境充满同情。

  • 第6题:

    单选题
    The author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph of the passage was to ______.
    A

    explain how cold viruses are transmitted

    B

    prove that a poor diet causes colds

    C

    discuss the relationship between income and frequency of colds

    D

    analyze the distribution of income among the people in the study


    正确答案: A
    解析:
    细节题。最后一段首句为总领句,该句指出“研究还发现经济条件也扮演一个重要角色”。接下来第二句描述了随着家庭收入的增加,患感冒的次数也会减少。由此可知该段主要描述收入水平和患感冒频度之间的联系,因此正确答案为C项。

  • 第7题:

    单选题
    Which of the following describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? ______.
    A

    Inform the reader.

    B

    Entertain the reader.

    C

    Disprove a concept.

    D

    Question a concept.


    正确答案: B
    解析:
    很明显本文是一篇科普性文章,文章分别从地震的破坏性、发生的主要区域及目前能对地震进行预测进行阐述,目的是传授知识。故A项正确。

  • 第8题:

    单选题
    What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?
    A

    To describe different kinds of phobias.

    B

    To expound phobia and their possible treatments.

    C

    To help the phobia sufferers to get better.

    D

    To tell readers how to prevent such phobias.


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    文章主旨题。文章第一段指出对恐惧症的了解带来了一系列的治疗方法,并且第三段又描述了不同类别的恐惧症,由此可知本文的主要内容是详细讲解恐惧症及可能的治疗方法。故选项B符合。

  • 第9题:

    单选题
    Which of the following best describes the author´ s tone of writing this article?
    A

    Factual.

    B

    Critical.

    C

    Humorous.

    D

    Sarcastic.


    正确答案: A
    解析:

  • 第10题:

    单选题
    The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to tell _____.
    A

    readers how to be popular with people around

    B

    teenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselves

    C

    parents how to control and guide their children

    D

    people how to understand and respect each other


    正确答案: D
    解析:
    从倒数第二行“Find yourself. Be yourself.”可知作者的目的是让年轻人学会自己做决定,不要随大流。

  • 第11题:

    单选题
    Some people thought the new author's writing was too ______ to be accessible to the average person, but the majority of readers had no difficulty ______ the bulk of his writing.
    A

    cryptic, comprehending

    B

    bizarre, patronizing

    C

    cohesive, emphasizing

    D

    assertive, discerning

    E

    fabricated, challenging


    正确答案: E
    解析:
    “but”转折连词的使用暗示第一个空的意思应和“难于理解”的意思相似,C和E项错误。大部分读者认为这个作者的大部分作品都是容易理解的,第二个空应和“理解”的意思相近。E和B错误。cryptic“神秘的;含义模糊的”;comprehend“理解”;bizarre “奇异的”;patronize“惠顾;资助;保护”;cohesive“紧密结合的;有粘着力的”;assertive“肯定的;独断的;坚定而自信的”;fabricate“制造;伪装;捏造”。

  • 第12题:

    单选题
    What is the author´s primary purpose in writing the passage?
    A

    Revealing the procedures for foreign adoptions.

    B

    Recounting an amazing childhood camping experience.

    C

    Investigating how Hidden Valley serves foreign adoption families.

    D

    Demonstrating how culture camps help foreign adoption families.


    正确答案: A
    解析:

  • 第13题:

    According to the passage, the author’s attitude towards the productivity revolutionin the U.S.A is ____. [A] biased

    [B] optimistic

    [C] ambiguous

    [D] negative


    正确答案:D
    50. [D]否定的。 本题问:根据文章,作者对美国提高生产率的革命态度如何?作者在文章的一开头就提出,本文要讨论“得不偿失、劳而无功”的问题,所以作者对这场提高生产率革命的态度显然是否定的。故选D。A有偏心的,有偏见的。  B 乐观的。  C模棱两可的。均不符合题意,不能入选。

  • 第14题:


    Which of the following best states the author’s attitude toward the information that scholars have gathered about Proust’s writing in 1909?( )

    A.The author is disappointed that no new documents have come to light since Fallois’speculations.
    B.The author is dissatisfied because there are too many gaps and inconsistencies in the drafts.
    C.The author is confident that Fallois’s 1954 guess has been proved largely correct,but regrets that still more detailed documentation concerning Proust’s transition from the essay to the novel has not emerged.
    D.The author is satisfied that the facts of Proust’s life in 1909 have been thoroughly established,but believes such documents as drafts and correspondence are only of limited value in a critical assessment of Proust’s writing.

    答案:C
    解析:

  • 第15题:

    单选题
    In the passage the author's attitude towards mixed-ability teaching is_______.
    A

    critical

    B

    questioning

    C

    approving

    D

    objective


    正确答案: B
    解析:

  • 第16题:

    单选题
    What do you think was the intention _____ writing this poem?
    A

    with

    B

    to

    C

    about

    D

    behind


    正确答案: B
    解析:
    behind在……之后,这里用于表述引申意义,表示“隐含有”。

  • 第17题:

    单选题
    The author’s purpose in writing this passage is primarily to _____.
    A

    suggest the motives behind Mexican and United States intervention in Texas

    B

    bring to light previously overlooked research on Mexican Americans

    C

    provide a historical perspective for a new analysis of Mexican–American culture

    D

    document certain early objectives of Mexican- American society


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    根据文章第一段:Traditional research has confronted only Mexican ……as we Mexican Americans have experienced it,即“传统研究面对的只是墨西哥人和美国对墨美文化的诠释。现在我们也必须从我们墨西哥裔美国人的角度对所经历过的文化进行一番审视”。重新审视过去的老观点,答案选C。

  • 第18题:

    单选题
    The author's purpose of writing this passage is to_______.
    A

    argue for teaching right and.not-so-bright pupils in the same class

    B

    recommend pair work and group work for classroom activities

    C

    offer advice on the proper use of the library

    D

    emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching


    正确答案: D
    解析:

  • 第19题:

    单选题
    In Passage 2, the author's tone can be characterized as ______.
    A

    extremist and accusatory

    B

    judgmental yet optimistic

    C

    passionate and naive

    D

    depressing but determined

    E

    evaluative and pessimistic


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    作者在文中表达了自己的很多消极的看法,如“chimpanzees suffer greatly”“almost no good fate for captive chimpanzees”,故选E项最合适。

  • 第20题:

    单选题
    The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to tell ______.
    A

    readers how to he popular with people around

    B

    teenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselves

    C

    parents how to control and guide their children

    D

    people how to understand and respect each other


    正确答案: A
    解析:
    从倒数第二行Find yourself. Be yourself.可知作者的目的是让年轻人学会自己做决定,不要随大流。

  • 第21题:

    单选题
    What was the author’s purpose when writing this passage? _____
    A

    To give practical instruction for pruning a tree.

    B

    To give a general description of pruning.

    C

    To explain how trees develop diseases.

    D

    To discuss different methods of pruning.


    正确答案: C
    解析:
    文章讲了修剪的目的以及方法,为修剪树木提供实用的指导。

  • 第22题:

    单选题
    According to the passage, _____ may NOT be the character of the author’s father.
    A

    demanding

    B

    practical

    C

    stubborn

    D

    liberal


    正确答案: A
    解析:
    推理题。本题为反选题。原文第四段的前两句话说到:So we enjoyed Mrs. Orr’s cake with white icing twice a year. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious—just like Dad.可见,作者将父亲比作朴实无华的蛋糕,说明了父亲务实的性格,故B选项的说法正确,可排除。原文第三、五两段的段末,均出现了silly question一词,来表明作者觉得句没自己必要提出前面的问题,同时也说明了父亲固执不愿意改变的性格,故C选项的说法正确,可排除。原文第五段第一句话中的generous一词说明父亲慷慨大方性格,故D选项的说法也是正确的,也可排除。而A选项“苛求的”在原文中并没有体现,因此本题正确答案为A。

  • 第23题:

    单选题
    The author’s tone in this passage could be ______.
    A

    tentative

    B

    humorous

    C

    certain

    D

    critical


    正确答案: D
    解析:
    作者态度题。从作者的写作手法来看,其使用了一些表示不确定的词汇,例如seem to,most likely,generally,may also,is not yet clearly established等,可以推断作者持试探性的态度,故选A(试验性的)。