21. It is indicated in Paragraphs 1 and 2 that
A. arts criticism has disappeared from big-city newspapers.
B. English-language newspapers used to carry more arts reviews.
C. high-quality newspapers retain a large body of readers.
D. young readers doubt the suitability of criticism on dailies.
22. Newspaper reviews in England before World War 2 were characterized by
A free themes.
B casual style.
C elaborate layout.
D radical viewpoints.
23. Which of the following would shaw and Newman most probably agree on?
A It is writers' duty to fulfill journalistic goals.
B It is contemptible for writers to be journalists.
C Writers are likely to be tempted into journalism.
D Not all writers are capable of journalistic writing.
24. What can be learned about Cardus according to the last two paragraphs?
A His music criticism may not appeal to readers today.
B His reputation as a music critic has long been in dispute.
C His style caters largely to modern specialists.
D His writings fail to follow the amateur tradition.
25. What would be the best title for the text?
A Newspapers of the Good Old Days
B The Lost Horizon in Newspapers
C Mournful Decline of Journalism
D Prominent Critics in Memory
21. D
觀點題:這道題的搖擺項是C和D,即[C] high-quality newspapers retain a large body of readers.
[D] young readers doubt the suitability of criticism on dailies.題干問一二段的含義是什么。文章中對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞是under the age of forty, marvel at the fact, suitable, dailies,即young readers對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞為under the age of forty,marvel對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞為doubt,suitable對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞為suitability。
22. B
觀點題:這道題的搖擺項為A和B,即[A] free themes [B] casual style。文章中對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞為ornament(裝飾品),即ornament對應casual(隨意的,隨便的,馬虎的)。本題考得是一詞多義能力。
23. B
觀點題:非常簡單,沒有搖擺項,即[B] It is contemptible for writers to be journalists.。文章中對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞是contempt,即contempt對應contemptible。
24. A
信息題:這道題的搖擺項為A和D,即[A ] His music criticism may not appeal to readers today. [D] His writings fail to follow the amateur tradition.。文章中相對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞是forgetten, unknown save, revival remote,即對應may not appeal to(肯能不吸引今天的讀者)。本題同樣考一詞多義。
25. D或B
觀點題:這道題的搖擺項為B和D,即[B] The Lost Horizon in Newspapers(在報紙中消失在視野中<的一個事件>) [D] Prominent Critics in Memory(卓越的評論家在記憶中或在過去)
26. C
觀點題:這道題的搖擺項是C和D,即[C] the possible restriction on their granting [D] the controversy over authorization。題干Business-method patents最近引起關注的原因。選項C在文章中對應邏輯關聯(lián)詞是ready to scale back on,即ready對應possible,restriction對應scale back on。選項D對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞為controversial, authorized, granted,即controversial對應controversy,authorized, granted對應authorization。
27. D
觀點題:非常簡單,沒有搖擺項,即[D] It may change the legal practices in the U.S。文章中對應邏輯關聯(lián)詞為wether it should "reconsider"(是否重新再考慮)。
28. C
推理詞義題:這道題的搖擺項是C和D,即[C]change of attitude。題干about-face最可能的意思。文章中對應邏輯關聯(lián)詞是curb, approving,即已經批準,現(xiàn)在有打算限制。
29. D
觀點題:高難度題,但只能選D,沒有搖擺項,即 [D] increase the incidence of risks。文章對應邏輯關聯(lián)詞是hedging risk(限制風險)。法律是為了限制風險,那這種專利模式當然是增加風險。
30. A
文章主題題:這道題的搖擺項為A和C,即[A]A looming threat to business-method patents [C]A legal case regarding business-method patents。A是隱隱逼近的一種威脅,C是關于這種專利模式一個法律案件。整篇文章都在controversy這個專利模式,最后一段指出將會尾隨其后最高法院的一系列判決,即限制專利保護的范圍。
31. B
觀點題:非常簡單,沒有搖擺項,即[B] discuss influentials' function in spreading ideas。與文章中對應的關聯(lián)詞為acting, influentials, 即acting(起作用)對應function。
32. D
信息題:這道題的搖擺項為B和C,即[B] has helped explain certain prevalent trends [D] requires solid(堅實的或確鑿的) evidence for its validity。題干作者暗示兩步流理論。文章中對應邏輯關聯(lián)詞為but it doesn't explain,即第一段最后提出那本書并沒有解釋idea實際上是怎么傳播的。untested theory對應solid evidence。
33. A
觀點題:非常簡單,沒有搖擺項,即[A] the power of influence goes with social interactions。文章中的對應詞匯是each person, in turn influence。
34. C
推理代詞題:高難度題,每一個選項都可能是搖擺項,即[A]stay outside the network of social influence [B]have little contact with the source of influence [C]are influenced and then influence others [D] are influenced by the initial influential。這道題可以算是新題型,很像翻譯題的考試風格。
35. C
觀點題:比較簡單,沒有搖擺項,即{C}The readiness to be influenced。文章中相對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞是easy,即考readiness(容易)一詞多義。
36. A
信息題:比較簡單,沒有搖擺項,即[A]follow unfavorable asset evaluation rules。文中相對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞是not fair,即既然銀行家們認為是不公平的,那么對他們自身肯定是不利的。
37. A
信息題: 這道題的搖擺項為A和D,[A]the diminishing role of management [D]the weakening of its independence。文章中對應單詞為more freedom。
38. D
觀點題:沒有搖擺項,其他選項都是荒謬選項。[D]take gradual measures in reform
39. B
觀點題:高難度題,這道題的搖擺項是A和B,即[A]misinterpreted market price indicators [B]exaggerated the real value of their assets。文章中對應的邏輯關聯(lián)詞overvalued, overstate,即過去高估資產,今天市場高估損失
40. D
作者態(tài)度題:這道題的搖擺項為C和D,即[C]objectiveness(客觀) [D]sympathy。But by giving in to critics now they are inviting pressure to make more concessions.
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