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剑桥雅思阅读9原文(test3)READING PASSAGE 1You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.Attitudes to languageIt is not easy to be systematic and objective about language study. Popular linguistic debate regularly deteriorates into invective and polemic. Language belongs to everyone, so most people feel they have a right to hold an opinion about it. And when opinions differ, emotions can run high. Arguments can start as easily over minor points of usage as over major policies of linguistic education.Language, moreover, is a very public behaviour, so it is easy for different usages to be noted and criticised. No part of society or social behaviour is exempt: linguistic factors influence how we judge personality, intelligence, social status, educational standards, job aptitude, and many other areas of identity and social survival. As a result, it is easy to hurt, and to be hurt, when language use is unfeelingly attacked.In its most general sense, prescriptivism is the view that one variety of language has an inherently higher value than others, and that this ought to be imposed on the whole of the speech community. The view is propounded especially in relation to grammar and vocabulary, and frequently with reference topronunciation. The variety which is favoured, in this account, is usually a version of the ‘standard’ written language, especially as encountered in literature, or in the formal spoken language which most closely reflects this style. Adherents to this variety are said to speak or write ‘correctly’; deviations fr om it are said to be ‘incorrect’.All the main languages have been studied prescriptively, especially in the 18th century approach to the writing of grammars and dictionaries. The aims of these early grammarians were threefold: (a) they wanted to codify the principles of their languages, to show that there was a system beneath the apparent chaos of usage, (b) they wanted a means of settling disputes over usage, and (c) they wanted to point out what they felt to be common errors, in order to ‘improve’ the la nguage. The authoritarian nature of the approach is best characterized by its reliance on ‘rules’ of grammar. Some usages are ‘prescribed’, to be learnt and followed accurately; others are ‘proscribed’, to be avoided. In this early period, there were no half-measures: usage was either right or wrong, and it was the task of the grammarian not simply to record alternatives, but to pronounce judgement upon them.These attitudes are still with us, and they motivate a widespread concern that linguistic standards should be maintained. Nevertheless, there is an alternative point of view that is concerned less with standards than with the facts of linguistic usage. This approach is summarized in the statement that it is the task of the grammarian to describe, not prescribe —to record the facts of linguistic diversity, and not to attempt the impossible tasks of evaluating language variation or halting language change. In the second half of the 18th century, wealready find advocates of this view, such as Joseph Priestley, whose Rudiments of English Grammar (1761) insists that ‘the custom of speaking is the original and only just standard of any language’. Linguistic issue, it is argued, cannot be solved by logic and legislation. And this view has become the tenet of the modern linguistic approach to grammatical analysis.In our own time, the opposition between ‘descriptivists’ and ‘prescriptivists’ has often become extreme, with both sides painting unreal pictures of the other. Descriptive grammarians have been presented as people who do not care about standards, because of the way they see all forms of usage as equally valid. Prescriptive grammarians have been presented as blind adherents to a historical tradition. The opposition has even been presented in quasi-political terms —of radical liberalism vs elitist conservatism.Questions 1-8Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?In boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet, writeYES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writerNO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writerNOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this1 There are understandable reasons why arguments occur about language.2 People feel more strongly about language education than about small differences in language usage.3 Our assessment of a person’s intelligence is affected by the way he or she uses language.4 Prescriptive grammar books cost a lot of money to buy inthe 18th century.5 Prescriptivism still exists today.6 According to descriptivists it is pointless to try to stop language change.7 Descriptivism only appeared after the 18th century.8 Both descriptivists and prescriptivists have been misrepresented.Questions 9-12Complete the summary using the list of words, A-I, below.Write the correct letter, A-I, in boxes 9-12 on your answer sheet.The language debateAccording to 9______, there is only one correct form of language. Linguists who take this approach to language place great importance on grammatical 10 ______.Conversely, the view of 11 ______, such as Joseph Priestly, is that grammar should be based on 12 ______.A descriptivistsB language expertsC popular speechD formal languageE evaluationF rulesG modern linguists H prescriptivists I changeQuestion 13Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.Write the correct letter in box 13 on your answer sheet.What is the writer’s purpose in Reading Passage 1?A. to argue in favour of a particular approach to writing dictionaries and grammar booksB. to present a historical account of differing views of languageC. to describe the differences between spoken and written languageD. to show how a certain view of language has been discreditedREADING PASSAGE 2You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 14-26, which are based on Reading Passage 2 below.Tidal PowerUndersea turbines which produce electricity from the tides are set to become an important source of renewable energy for Britain. It is still too early to predict the extent of the impact they may have, but all the signs are that they will play a significant role in the futureA. Operating on the same principle as wind turbines, the power in sea turbines comes from tidal currents which turn blades similar to ships’ propellers, but, unlike wind, the tid es are predictable and the power input is constant. The technology raises the prospect of Britain becoming self-sufficient in renewable energy and drastically reducing its carbon dioxide emissions. If tide, wind and wave power are all developed, Britain would be able to close gas, coal and nuclear power plants and export renewable power to other parts of Europe. Unlike wind power, which Britain originally developed and then abandoned for 20 years allowing the Dutch to make it a major industry, undersea turbines could become a big export earner to island nations such as Japan and New Zealand.B. Tidal sites have already been identified that will produce one sixth or more of the UK’s power —and at prices competitive with modern gas turbines and undercutting those of the already ailing nuclear industry. One site alone, the Pentland Firth, between Orkney and mainland Scotland, could produce 10% of the country’s electricity with banks of turbines under the sea,and another at Alderney in the Channel Islands three times the 1,200 megawatts of Britain’s largest and newest nuclear plant, Sizewell B, in Suffolk. Other sites identified include the Bristol Channel and the west coast of Scotland, particularly the channel between Campbeltown and Northern Ireland.C. Work on designs for the new turbine blades and sites are well advanced at the University of Southampton’s sustainable energy research group. The first station is expected to be installed off Lynmouth in Devon shortly to test the technology in a venture jointly funded by the department of Trade and Industry and the European Union. AbuBakr Bahaj, in charge of the Southampton research, said: ‘The prospects for energy from tidal currents are far better than from wind because the flows of water are predictable and constant. The technology for dealing with the hostile saline environment under the sea has been developed in the North Sea oil industry and much is already known about turbine blade design, because of wind power and ship propellers. There are a few technical difficulties, but I believe in the next five to ten years we will be installing commercial marine turbine farms.’ Southampton has been awarded ￡215,000 over three years to develop the turbines and is working with Marine Current Turbines, a subsidiary of IT power, on the Lynmouth project. EU research has now identified 106 potential sites for tidal power, 80% round the coasts of Britain. The best sites are between islands or around heavily indented coasts where there are strong tidal currents.D. A marine turbine blade needs to be only one third of the size of wind generator to produce three times as much power. The blades will be about 20 metres in diameter, so around 30 metres of water is required. Unlike wind power, there are unlikelyto be environmental objections. Fish and other creatures are thought unlikely to be at risk from the relatively slow-turning blades. Each turbine will be mounted on a tower which will connect to the national power supply grid via underwater cables. The towers will stick out of the water and be lit, to warn shipping, and also be designed to be lifted out of the water for maintenance and to clean seaweed from the blades.E. Dr Bahaj has done most work on the Alderney site, where there are powerful currents. The single undersea turbine farm would produce far more power than needed for the Channel Islands and most would be fed into the French Grid and be re-imported into Britain via the cable under the Channel.F. One technical difficulty is cavitation, where low pressure behind a turning blade causes air bubbles. These can cause vibration and damage the blades of the turbines. Dr Bahaj said: ‘We have to test a number of blade types to avoid this happening or at least make sure it does not damage the turbines or reduce performance. Another slight concern is submerged debris floating into the blades. So far we do not know how much of a problem it might be. We will have to make the turbines robust because the sea is a hostile environment, but all the signs that we can do it are good.’Questions 14-17Reading Passage 2 has six paragraphs, A-F.Which paragraph contains the following information?Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 14-17 on your answer sheet.NB You may use any letter more than once.14 the location of the first test site15 a way of bringing the power produced on one site backinto Britain16 a reference to a previous attempt by Britain to find an alternative source of energy17 mention of the possibility of applying technology from another industryQuestions 18-22Choose FIVE letters, A-J.Write the correct letters in boxes 18-22 on your answer sheet.Which FIVE of the following claims about tidal power are made by the writer?A It is a more reliable source of energy than wind power.B It would replace all other forms of energy in Britain.C Its introduction has come as a result of public pressure.D It would cut down on air pollution.E It could contribute to the closure of many existing power stations in Britain.F It could be a means of increasing national income.G It could face a lot of resistance from other fuel industries.H It could be sold more cheaply than any other type of fuel.I It could compensate for the shortage of inland sites for energy production.J It is best produced in the vicinity of coastlines with particular features.Questions 23-26Label the diagram below.Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 23-26 on your answer sheet.An Undersea TurbineREADING PASSAGE 3You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 27-40, which are based on Reading Passage 3 below.Information theory-the big ideaInformation theory lies at the heart of everything —from DVD players and the genetic code of DNA to the physics of the universe at its most fundamental. It has been central to the development of the science of communication, which enables data to be sent electronically and has therefore had a major impact on our livesA. In April 2002 an event took place which demonstrated one of the many applications of information theory. The space probe, Voyager I, launched in 1997, had sent back spectacular images of Jupiter and Saturn and then soared out of the Solar System on a one-way mission to the stars. After 25 years of exposure to the freezing temperatures of deep space, the probe was beginning to show its age. Sensors and circuits were on the brink of failing and NASA experts realized that they had to do something or lose contact with their probe forever. The solution was to get a message to Voyager I to instruct it to use spares to change the failing parts. With the probe 12 billion kilometers from Earth, this was not an easy task. By means of a radio dish belonging to NASA’s Deep Space Network, the message was sent out into the depths of space. Even travelling at the speed of light, it took over 11 hours to reach its target, far beyond the orbit of Pluto. Yet, incredibly, the little probe managed to hear the faint call from its home planet, and successfully made the switchover.B. It was the longest-distance repair job in history, and a triumph for the NASA engineers. But it also highlighted the astonishing power of the techniques developed by American communications engineer Claude Shannon, who had died just ayear earlier. Born in 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan, Shannon showed an early talent for maths and for building gadgets, and made breakthroughs in the foundations of computer technology when still a student. While at Bell Laboratories, Shannon developed information theory, but shunned the resulting acclaim. In the 1940s, he single-handedly created an entire science of communication which has since inveigled its way into a host of applications, from DVDs to satellite communications to bar codes — any area, in short, where data has to be conveyed rapidly yet accurately.C. This all seems light years away from the down-to-earth uses Shannon originally had for his work, which began when he was a 22-year-old graduate engineering student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1939. He set out with an apparently simple aim: to pin down the precise meaning of the concept of ‘information’. The most basic form of information, Shannon argued, is whether something is true or false —which can be captured in the binary unit, or ‘bit’, of the form 1 or 0. Having identified this fundamental unit, Shannon set about defining otherwise vague ideas about information and how to transmit it from place to place. In the process he discovered something surprising: it is always possible to guarantee information will get through random interference —‘noise’ — intact.D. Noise usually means unwanted sounds which interfere with genuine information. Information theory generalses this idea via theorems that capture the effects of noise with mathematical precision. In particular, Shannon showed that noise sets a limit on the rate at which information can pass along communication channels while remaining error-free. This ratedepends on the relative strengths of the signal and noise travelling down the communication channel, and on its capacity (its ‘bandwidth’). The resulting limit, given in units of bits per second, is the absolute maximum rate of error-free communication given singal strength and noise leve. The trick, Shannon showed, is to find ways of packaging up —‘coding’ — information to cope with the ravages of noise, while staying within the information-carrying capacity —‘bandwidth’ — of the communication system being used.E. Over the years scientists have devised many such coding methods, and they have proved crucial in many technological feats. The Voyager spacecraft transmitted data using codes which added one extra bit for every single bit of information; the result was an error rate of just one bit in 10,000 — and stunningly clear pictures of the planets. Other codes have become part of everyday life — such as the Universal Product Code, or bar code, which uses a simple error-detecting system that ensures supermarket check-out lasers can read the price even on, say, a crumpled bag of crisps. As recently as 1993, engineers made a major breakthrough by discovering so-called turbo codes —which come very close to Shannon’s ultimate limit for the maximum rate that data can be transmitted reliably, and now play a key role in the mobile videophone revolution.F. Shannon also laid the foundations of more efficient ways of storing information, by stripping out superfluous (‘redundant’) bits from data which contributed little real information. As mobile phone text messages like ‘I CN C U’ show, it is often possible to leave out a lot of data without losing much meaning. As with error correction, however, there’s a limit beyond which messages become too ambiguous. Shannonshowed how to calculate this limit, opening the way to the design of compression methods that cram maximum information into the minimum space.Questions 27-32Reading Passage 3 has six paragraphs, A-F.Which paragraph contains the following information?Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet.27 an explanation of the factors affecting the transmission of information28 an example of how unnecessary information can be omitted29 a reference to Shannon’s attitude to fame30 details of a machine capable of interpreting incomplete information31 a detailed account of an incident involving information theory32 a reference to what Shannon initially intended to achieve in his researchQuestions 33-37Complete the notes below.Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS form the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 33-37 on your answer sheet.The Voyager 1 Space ProbeThe probe transmitted pictures of both 33______ and ______, then left the 34 ______.The freezing temperatures were found to have a negative effect on parts of the space probe.Scientists feared that both the 35 ______ and ______ wereabout to stop working.The only hope was to tell the probe to replace them with 36 ______ —but distance made communication with the probe difficult.A 37 ______ was used to transmit the message at the speed of light.The message was picked up by the probe and the switchover took place.Questions 38-40Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passge 3?In boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet, writeTRUE if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN if there is no information on this38 The concept of describing something as true or false was the starting point for Shannon in his attempts to send messages over distances.39 The amount of information that can be sent in a given time period is determined with reference to the signal strength and noise level.40 Products have now been developed which can convey more information than Shannon had anticipated as possible.剑桥雅思阅读9原文参考译文(test3)PASSAGE 1 参考译文：对语言的态度对于语言进行系统、客观的研究并不容易。

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Unit Six Mark TwainThe following are Mark Twain’s quotes. Read each one carefully and select 20 from them (copy them into your exercise book). Give brief comments on each of those you have selected. You should write down what truth they speak about and M ark Twain’s purpose and attitude when speaking of each quote.1. A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, butwants it back the minute it begins to rain.2. A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.3. Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guardand give you an opportunity to commit more.4. An Englishman is a person who does things because they have been done before.An American is a person who does things because they haven't been done before.5. Barring that natural expression of villainy which we all have, the man lookedhonest enough.6. Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.7. Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.8. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.9. Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule foracquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.10. Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes younothing. It was here first.11. Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but youhave ceased to live.12. Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please.13. Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must havesomebody to divide it with.14. Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it.15. I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.16. I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.17. I have never taken any exercise except sleeping and resting.18. I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would takehim kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.19. If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you.This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.20. If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.21. In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeedin making those idiots understand their language.22. In religion and politics, people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every casegotten at second hand, and without examination.23. In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made schoolboards.24. It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctlyAmerican criminal class except Congress.25. It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not todeserve them.26. It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than toopen it and remove all doubt.27. It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moralcourage so rare.28. It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.29. It was wonderful to find America, but it would have been more wonderful tomiss it.30. Just the omission of Jane Austen's books alone would make a fairly good libraryout of a library that hadn't a book in it.31. Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people alwaysdo that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.32. Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.33. Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand,but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.34. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.35. Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat.36. Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight itout inside.37. The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can'tread them.38. The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightlytimed pause.39. The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.40. Truth is more of a stranger than fiction.41. We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and itsefficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don't know anything and can't read.42. When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened ornot.43. When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life standsexplained.44. Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.45. He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it - namely,that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to obtain.46. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out the conservativeadopts them.47. Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.48. The history of our race, and each individual's experience, are sown thick withevidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal.49. A human being has a natural desire to have more of a good thing than he needs.50. It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you: the one toslander you, and the other to get the news to you.51. Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and howlittle we think of the other person.52. The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduringa nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.53. A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants toread.54. Laws are sand, customs are rock. Laws can be evaded and punishment escapedbut an openly transgressed custom brings sure punishment.55. The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority toother creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creature that cannot.。

As a high school student, Ive always been an avid reader and movie enthusiast. The world of literature and cinema has been a significant part of my life, offering me not only entertainment but also a profound source of inspiration and knowledge. Here, Id like to share some of my favorite books and movies that I believe are worth recommending to fellow students and anyone looking for a great read or watch.Books1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThis classic novel is a mustread for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human nature and the fight against injustice. The story, set in the American South during the 1930s, follows the life of a young girl named Scout Finch and her father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer who defends a black man accused of raping a white woman. The book is a powerful exploration of morality, empathy, and social injustice.2. 1984 by George OrwellA dystopian novel that paints a chilling picture of a totalitarian society where individuality and freedom are suppressed. The protagonist, Winston Smith, struggles against the oppressive regime of Big Brother. This book is a thoughtprovoking examination of surveillance, propaganda, and the power of language to control thought.3. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerThis novel is a comingofage story that resonates with many teenagers. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a teenager who has been expelled fromhis prep school and is navigating the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the adult world. Its a raw and honest portrayal of teenage angst and the search for meaning.Movies1. The Shawshank Redemption 1994This film, based on a novella by Stephen King, is a tale of hope and friendship. It tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker who is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary. There, he forms an unlikely bond with a fellow inmate, Red, and together they find solace and redemption. The movie is a testament to the power of hope and the human spirit.2. The Godfather 1972Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the novel by Mario Puzo, The Godfather is a cinematic masterpiece that delves into the world of the ItalianAmerican mafia. The film explores themes of power, family, and loyalty through the eyes of the Corleone family. Its a compelling narrative that has stood the test of time.3. Inception 2010Directed by Christopher Nolan, Inception is a mindbending science fiction film that explores the concept of dream manipulation. The protagonist, Dom Cobb, is a skilled thief who steals information from peoples minds while they dream. The film is a visual and intellectual feast that challenges the viewers perception of reality.Why These Recommendations?I chose these books and movies because they each offer a unique perspective on life, society, and the human experience. They provoke thought, stimulate the imagination, and provide a rich source of discussion and reflection. Whether its the moral dilemmas in To Kill a Mockingbird, the chilling vision of a totalitarian regime in 1984, or the intricate plot of Inception, these works of art have the power to move and inspire.Moreover, these recommendations are not just for entertainment. They serve as a window into different cultures, historical periods, and social issues. They encourage critical thinking and empathy, qualities that are essential for personal growth and understanding the world around us.In conclusion, the books and movies Ive recommended are not only my personal favorites but also works that have had a significant impact on my perspective and understanding of the world. I hope that others will find them as enriching and thoughtprovoking as I have.。

外国名言短句6个字大全英文Here are some short, six-word English quotes that capture diverse expressions and ideas:1. "Dream big, start small."Meaning: Encourages ambition while emphasizing the importance of taking practical, initial steps.2. "Time flies, don't wait."Meaning: A reminder that time passes quickly, urging people to seize opportunities.3. "Love deep, forgive quick."Meaning: Advocates for a deep love that is able to forgive quickly and easily.4. "Work hard, play harder."Meaning: Encourages balance between diligent work and enjoyable playtime.5. "Learn today, lead tomorrow."Meaning: Emphasizes the importance of education and knowledge in achieving leadership positions.6. "Live now, laugh often."Meaning: Encourages people to embrace life's pleasures and find joy in simple moments.7. "Be kind, be yourself."Meaning: Encourages authenticity and kindness as the most important aspects of one's personality.8. "Think big, act boldly."Meaning: Urges people to think ambitiously and actwith courage to achieve their goals.9. "Seek wisdom, share knowledge."Meaning: Encourages the pursuit of wisdom and the sharing of that knowledge with others.10. "Grow strong, stay humble."Meaning: Advises people to become strong in spirit and character while maintaining a humble attitude.。

热点练01 阅读理解之应用文现在是信息爆炸时代，报纸、电视、互连网等媒体上的广告铺天盖地，我们在日常生活中随处可以见到形形色色的广告。

我们面临升学、就业、旅游、购房等问题时都会想到广告，希望能从各种广告中获取有用信息，实现我们的愿望，解决实际的生活、工作等问题。

因此，高考命题人十分注重考查考生对广告等应用文体的阅读能力,这也是一种运用所学语言知识解决实际问题的能力。

1. 先看问题,再读文章做阅读理解是先看问题，还是先看文章，这是很多同学经常问的问题。

我觉得这两种方法各有利弊，应视具体情况而定。

就阅读广告而言，还是先看问题比较好，因为广告类的试题绝大部分是寻找信息的题目，大可不必从头读到尾，带着问题有针对性地去跳读、略读，这样就可以节约不少时间。

2. 抓住广告的标题如果广告有标题，大标题下又有小标题，那么，快速寻找原文信息时，这些标题就成了很重要的线索，可以帮助我们快速准确地找到答案。

有些题目考查的就是对广告标题的理解。

3. 逐项比较，得出最佳做阅读理解题，切不可凭主观印象，想当然地确定答案。

任何一道题目，均可以在原文中找到相关线索，这就如同破译密码一样。

做题人的思维过程和编题人的思维过程恰好相反，编题人先找好线索，然后设计问题和选项，解题人根据问题，再去文中找相关线索。

因此，我们做题时要逐项比较，排除错误选项，得出最佳答案。

应用文的类型主要有：广告，规则、通知、咨询问答、注意事项等，指南，书评、问卷调查、告示、参观须知、申请书、个人简介等。

【典例剖析】（2022·新高考II卷）Children’s Discovery MuseumGeneral Information about Group PlayPricingGroup Play $7/personScholarshipsWe offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required.Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship. Group SizeWe require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult.Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options.HoursThe Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open.Registration PolicyRegistration must be made at least two weeks in advance.Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple date and start time options.Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days.Guidelines●Teachers and chaperones sh ould model good behavior for the group and remain with students at all times.●Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum.●Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits.●Use your indoor voice when at the Museum.1．What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship?A．Prepay the admission fees. B．Use the Museum’s transportation. C．Take a survey after the visit. D．Schedule their visit on weekdays.2．How many chaperones are needed for a group of 30 children to visit the Museum?A ．One.B ．Two.C ．Three.D ．Four.3．What are children prohibited from doing at the Museum?A ．Using the computer.B ．Talking with each other.C ．Touching the exhibits.D ．Exploring the place alone. 【参考答案】1．C 2．C 3．D【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，文章提供了关于儿童博物馆团体游的相关信息。

华尔街之狼台词英文【篇一：华尔街之狼台词英文】精彩语句：1. it’s our markup for our services.这是对我们工作的报酬。

2. does that ring a bell?想起来了吗？3. i was selling garbage to garbage men and making cash hand over fist.我能把垃圾卖给垃圾工，财源滚滚而来。

4. i don’t want to get personal, but theyre okay?别怪我打探私事，他们都正常吧？5. you cold-called me.你突然给我打电话，而我根本不认识你。

6. this is the mary lou, which is really the shoe that put me on the map.这是玛丽露，就是这双鞋子让我红起来的。

7. he wants me to rat on myself?他想要我出卖我自己？8. were you trying to take a stab at wall street?你当时试图进入华尔街？9. in the ballpark?大概多少？10. in that particular trade, and it was one trade, north of half a million dollars.那次交易，光说这笔交易，五十万美元以上。

11. the same gentleman that told me you tried to get your broker’s license also told me that you are a straight arrow.那位告诉我你要考经纪人执照的先生还告诉我，你是个很规矩的人。

12. sometimes i wonder if you let money get the best of you.有时候我想，你是不是让钱蒙蔽了头脑。

考研英语阅读必背50个长难句1. It is difficult to the point ofimpossibility for the average reader under theage of forty to imagine a time when high- quality arts criticism could be found in most big-citynewspapers. (2010 T1 P2)对于平均年龄40岁以下的读者而言, 他们很难想象在大多数大城市的主流报纸上可以读到高质量的艺术评论的那一年代。

2. To read such books today is tomarvel at the fact that their learned contents were once deemed suitable for publication in general- circulation dailies. (2010 T1 P2)今天我们阅读这样的书籍,会惊讶于这样的一个事实:这些学术性文艺评论曾经被认为适合刊登在面向大众发行的日报上。

3. In those far-off days, it was taken for granted that the critics of major papers wouldwrite in detail and at length about the events they covered. (2010 T1 P3)在那些远去的日子里,主流报刊的评论家们详尽地评论所报道的事件,认为是理所当然的。

4. Curbs on business-method claimswould be a dramaticabout-face,because it was the Federal Circuit itself that introduced such patents with its1998 decision in the so- called State Street Bank case, approving a patent on a way of poolingmutual-fund assets. (2010 T2 P3)对于商业方法专利授予的限制将会出现巨大的转变,因为正是联邦巡回法院在1998年被称为"州街银行案"的决议中引入了这类专利,其中的共有资产投资的管理方法被授予了专利。