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专题限时训练(二十一)文化教育型阅读理解(限时：25分钟)(一)A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中级的) and postintermediate students. We hope that more advanced learners and teachers will also find it useful.The book is a comprehensive survey of structures and forms, written in clear modern English and illustrated with numerous examples. Areas of particular difficulty have been given special attention. Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical forms are shown but the emphasis is on controversial forms.In the fourth edition，the main changes are as follows.1. Explanation and examples have been brought up to date.2. There is now more information on countable and uncountable nouns, attributive and predicative adjectives, adverbs of place, sentence adverbs, cleft sentences, prepositions, conjunctives, modal verbs, perfect tenses, infinitive constructions, the passive, purpose clauses.3. Some material has been rearranged to make comparisons easier. For example, parts of chapters on can, may, must, etc. are now grouped by functions; verbs of liking and preference have a chapter to themselves; suggestions and invitations have joined the chapter on commands, requests and advice.4. The content list now summaries every edition heading, and there is a new index containing many more references.In this edition the sign “” is frequently used to show a change of speakers in examples of dialogues. Although the sign “” sometimes connects two words or expressions with the same meaning, it is often used more freely, eg. to indicate a transformation from active to passive or direct to indirect speech.We wish to thank all at Oxford University Press who have assisted in the preparation of the fourth edition. We would also like to thank Professor Egawa of Nihon University, Japan, Professor Rene Dirven of Duisburg University, Germany and other colleagues for their friendly and helpful suggestions.London, November 1985 AJ.T., AVM1The grammar book mentioned in this passage is not suitable for _Aa middle school teacherBa primary school studentCa senior high studentDa college student2According to the passage, we know that his grammar book_Acompares modern English with old EnglishBgives a large number of examples to reduce difficultyCattaches more importance to controversial formsDpays little attention to strict grammatical forms3Which of the following statements about the changes is TRUE?AThis book keeps up with the latest usages of the American English language.BThis edition offers more information about pronouns.CIts not easy for us to find the information we need in this book.DOne particular chapter discusses verbs like “care, like, love, hate, prefer, wish”4When you see this line in the book, “Did you get a ticket? Yes, I managed to get one.”， we can understand that _Athe two parts before and after the sign “” mean the sameBthe two parts before and after “” are said by two different peopleCthe second speaker repeats what the first speaker saysDthe topic is changed in the part after the sign “”5In the last paragraph, the authors thank several people because_Athey have helped the authors with this editionBthey have agreed to buy a lot of books from the authorsCthe authors want to make use of the fame of those peopleDthose people will make advertisements for this book(二)As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes(笔画)of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more. Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widespread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer. All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer. Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And thats why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking_stock_in computers increasingly, problems appear. “When Im writing with a pen, I find I often cant remember how to write a character, though I feel Im familiar with it.”“Im not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”Many students dont feel this is something to worry about. Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite? Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei, the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said，“Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic(审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writers emotion. Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的)and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.1. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A. The Importance of Handwriting and TypingB. To Type or to HandwriteC. Writing on a Computer Will Replace Writing by HandD. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters2. The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because_A. they are usually asked to email their homework and essays B. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently Cthey find it not easy to remember how to write a character D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China3. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the advantages of handwriting?A. Handwriting contains the writers emotion. B. The writers thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting. C. Handwriting can impress people well and build ones selfconfidence.D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value. 4. The underlined expression “taking stock in”(Paragraph 4) probably means “_”A. getting bored with B. getting dependent on C. becoming crazy about D. getting curious about5. We can draw the conclusion from the passage that_A. more and more students will give up writing on a computerB. writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one dayC. more and more students will pay attention to handwriting D. the typing article better expresses ones emotion and quality(三)Millions of people pass through the gates of Disneys entertainment parks in California, Florida and Japan each year. What makes these places an almost universal attraction? What makes foreign kings and queens and other important people want to visit these Disney parks? Well, one reason is the way theyre treated once they get there. The people at Disney go out of their way to serve their “guests”， as they prefer to call them, and to see that they enjoy themselves. All new employees, from vicepresidents to parttime workers, begin their employment by attending Disney University and taking “Traditions 1”. Here, they learn about the companys history, how it is managed and why it is successful. They are shown how each department relates to the whole. All employees are shown how their part is important in making the park a success.After passing “Traditions 1”， the employees go on to more specialized training for their specific jobs. No detail is missed. A simple job like taking tickets requires four eighthour days of training. When one ticket taker was asked why it took so much training for such a simple, ordinary job, he replied, “What happens if someone wants to know where the restrooms are, when the parade starts or what bus to take back to the campgrounds？We need to know the answers or where to get them quickly. Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy the party.”Even Disneys managers get involved in the daily management of the park. Every year, the managers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes. For a full week, the bosses sell hot dogs or ice cream, take tickets or drive the monorail (单轨列车), and take up any of the 100 jobs that make the entertainment park come alive. The managers agree that this week helps them to see the companys goals more clearly.All these efforts to serve the public well have made Walt Disney Productions famous. Disney is considered by many as the best mass service provider in America or the world. As one longtime business observer once said, “How Disney treats people, communicates with them, and rewards them, is in my view the very reason for his fifty years of successI have watched, very carefully and with great respect and admiration, the theory and practice of selling satisfaction and serving millions of people on a daily basis, successfully. It is what Disney does best.”1. The first day they come to Disney parks, all new employees _A. begin as ticket takers B. must learn several jobsC. begin by receiving onthejob training D. have already attended Disney University2. The main goal of the Disney employees is to _A. learn all parts of the business B. keep their important guests happyC. be able to answer all kinds of questions D. see that their guests enjoy themselves3. Each year, managers wear special service clothes and work in the park to _A. gain a better view of the companys objectives B. remind themselves of their beginnings at DisneyC. set a good example for employees D. replace employees on holiday4. Which is the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Parades are regularly held in Disneys entertainment parks.B. Disney attracts people almost from all over the world.C. Tourists learn the history of Disney in its entertainment parks.D. Disneys managers are able to do almost all kinds of work in the Disney parks.5. This passage is mainly about _A. how Disney employees are trainedB. the history and traditions of the Disney enterprisesC. the importance Disney places on serving people wellD. why Disney enterprises make a lot of money专题限时训练(二十一)(一)【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了一本语法书的特点及对它的第四版的主要变化进行了介绍。1B细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A practical English Grammar is intended for intermediate(中级的) and postintermediate students.”可知，语法书适合中级水平或者更高水平的学者，即不适用于小学生。故选B项。2C细节理解题。根据第二段“Differences between conversational usage and strict grammatical forms are shown but the emphasis is on controversial forms.”可知，更加注重于有争议的形式。故选C项。3D推理判断题。根据第三条的“verbs of liking and preference have a chapter to themselves”可知。故选D项。4B细节理解题。从“In this edition the sign is frequently used to show a change of speakers in examples of dialogues.”可知，“”表示两个不同的人在对话，所以前后两部分是不同的人说话的内容。故选B项。5A细节理解题。从“We would also like to thank Professorfor their friendly and helpful suggestions.”可知，他们这些人都给作者们提供了好的建议和帮助。故选A项。(二)【要点综述】 全文围绕学生是依靠电脑还是应该用手写作业展开。1B 主旨大意题。文章围绕话题“我们学生是依靠电脑还是应该用手写作业”展开的。2B 细节理解题。由第四段“Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer.”和第七段中 “Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite? ”可知，学生依赖电脑是因为电脑方便、快捷、修改容易。3C正误判断题。由倒数第二段“Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”可知，C项表述与文章有出入，其他选项在文中均有明确表述。4B词义猜测题。结合上文computer dependence和下文的表述，不难推出画线词组的意思为“相信，依靠”。故B项为正确答案。5C 推理判断题。最后一段主要讲述了北京许多小学已经把写作课列为必修课，在大学里，要求学生交书面作业。由此我们可以得出结论：今后越来越多的学生会重视书写。故C项为正确答案。(三)【要点综述】 本文主要介绍了迪斯尼公司通过严格的训练管理和优质的服务吸引了来自世界各地的人们观光旅游。1C细节理解题。从第二段“All new employees, from vicepresidents to parttime workers, begin their employment by attending Disney University and taking Traditions 1.”和后面所讲述的训练情况可知，每一个新职员必须在开始就进行工作培训。2D细节理解题。根据文中第三段最后一句话“Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy the party.”可知，迪斯尼乐园职工的目的是让游客们玩得高兴。3A 细节理解题。根据第四段提供的信息“Every year, the managers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes.”和本段的最后一句话“The managers agree that this week helps them to see the companys goals more clearly.”可知，经理们每年穿上特殊的工作服是为了更好地看清迪斯尼公司的目标。4C 细节理解题。通读全文可知，选项C是错误的，因为游客到迪斯尼的目的不是了解它的历史，而是进行娱乐活动。5C 主旨大意题。通篇文章主要介绍了迪斯尼公司严格的训练管理和优质的服务。迪斯尼公司把为游客服务放在重要的位置。
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