阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
We're always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television shows, websites, video games and other products. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or didn't like. Give examples of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topics, but be sure to express your own voice in your review.
Grammar Hint for Reviews:When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense.
Book Reviews
Discuss an author's technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow? Is there a strong sense of character and place?Did you stay up until dawn to finish it?Is it good reading for teenagers?What influence did it have on you and why?If you've read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares.
Movie Reviews
Think of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do these work together? Did some hold up while others didn't? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original.
Remember that a wellwritten movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not have seen a movie yet, so don't give away an exciting scene or the ending!
College Reviews
Begin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programs are available? What are the students like? What makes the college different from others? Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending there.
1. When writing a review, you .
A. cannot refer to any previous review
B must express your own views and opinions
C. must provide some information about the author
D. needn't give any examples to support your views
2. Which aspects should be included in all three reviews?
A. Strengths and weaknesses. B. Plot and character.
C. Programs and scenes. D. Location and description.
3. Where can you probably find the passage?
A. In a personal diary. B. In an official report.
C. In a tourist guidebook. D. In a popular magazine.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章列举了几种常见的评论以及怎样写出好的评论。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句话but be sure to express your own voice in your review可以看出一定要在评论中表达自己的观点和心声,故选B.
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据后三段中的Discuss an author's technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot.和Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses.和Every school has strengths and weaknesses.可知这三种评论里都需要提及strengths and weaknesses(优缺点)。故选A.
【3题详解】
推理判断题。本文主要说明的是如何写出很好的评论,所以不可能是个人日记和官方报告。也不会是旅游指南。最可能的是与写作有关的杂志。故选D.
【点睛】在做阅读理解题过程中,应首先略读一下短文,了解一下短文的大致意思,然后把几个选项含义理解透,尤其注意意思相近,表达有交叉的选项之间的区别。然后再细读短文,把答案填入合适位置。答题时可以把含义相近的几个选项轮流填入同一处位置,反复阅读,反复体会,找出最佳选项,对于实在没有把握的小题可以最后完成。完成短文后,再认真通读一遍全文,看看上下语意是否通顺,是否符合逻辑关系。
另外,做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句,因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。