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1、课前几点小叮嘱授课时间：18：30-20：30 课间休息：无 答疑时间：课程结束时 课程资料：附件区 课件+真题翻译 特别提醒：课前准备纸质真题+笔，直接在真题在记笔记，课后整理真题词汇考研英语-基础阅读刷题班主讲老师：刘琦新浪微博&微信公众号：刘琦老师【2006-text 1】21.The word“homogenizing”（Line 2,Paragraph 1）most probably means _.22.According to the author,the department stores of the 19th century _.23.The text suggests t

2、hat immigrants now in the U.S._.24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?25.In the authors opinion,the absorption of immigrants into American society is _.【2006-text 1】21.The word“homogenizing”（Line 2,Paragraph 1）most probably means _.22.According to the author,the

3、department stores of the 19th century _.23.The text suggests that immigrants now in the U.S._.24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?25.In the authors opinion,the absorption of immigrants into American society is _.【2006-text 1】21.The word“homogenizing”（Line 2,Par

4、agraph 1）most probably means _.In spite of“endless talk of difference”,American society is an amazing machine for homogenizing people.There is“the democratizing uniformity of dress and discourse,and the casualness and absence of deference”characteristic of popular culture.People are absorbed into“a

5、culture of consumption”launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered“vast arrays of goods in an elegant atmosphere.Instead of intimate shops catering to a knowledgeable elite”these were stores“anyone could enter,regardless of class or background.This turned shopping into a public and d

6、emocratic act.”The mass media,advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.【2006-text 1】21.The word“homogenizing”（Line 2,Paragraph 1）most probably means _.A）identifyingB）associating C）assimilatingD）monopolizing原文：In spite of“endless talk of difference”,American society is an amazing ma

7、chine for homogenizing people.【2006-text 1】21.The word“homogenizing”（Line 2,Paragraph 1）most probably means _.A）identifyingB）associating C）assimilatingD）monopolizing原文：In spite of“endless talk of difference”,American society is an amazing machine for homogenizing people.【2006-text 1】22.According to

8、the author,the department stores of the 19th century _.In spite of“endless talk of difference”,American society is an amazing machine for homogenizing people.There is“the democratizing uniformity of dress and discourse,and the casualness and absence of deference”characteristic of popular culture.Peo

9、ple are absorbed into“a culture of consumption”launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered“vast arrays of goods in an elegant atmosphere.Instead of intimate shops catering to a knowledgeable elite”these were stores“anyone could enter,regardless of class or background.This turned shop

10、ping into a public and democratic act.”The mass media,advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.【2006-text 1】22.According to the author,the department stores of the 19th century _.A）played a role in the spread of popular culture B）became intimate shops for common consumers C）satisfi

11、ed the needs of a knowledgeable elite D）owed its emergence to the culture of consumption【2006-text 1】22.According to the author,the department stores of the 19th century _.A）played a role in the spread of popular culture B）became intimate shops for common consumers 正反混淆 C）satisfied the needs of a kn

12、owledgeable elite 正反混淆 D）owed its emergence to the culture of consumption 因果倒置原文：People are absorbed into“a culture of consumption”launched by the 19th-century department stores This turned shopping into a public and democratic act.【2006-text 1】23.The text suggests that immigrants now in the U.S._.I

13、mmigrants are quickly fitting into this common culture,which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous.Writing for the National Immigration Forum,Gregory Rodriguez reports that todays immigration is neither at unprecedented levels nor resistant to assimilation.In 1998 immigrants were 9

14、.8 percent of the population;in 1900,13.6 percent.In the 10 years prior to 1990,3.1 immigrants arrived for every 1,000 residents;in the 10 years prior to 1890,9.2 for every 1,000.Now,consider three indices of assimilationlanguage,home ownership and intermarriage.【2006-text 1】23.The text suggests tha

15、t immigrants now in the U.S._.A）are resistant to homogenization B）exert a great influence on American culture C）are hardly a threat to the common culture D）constitute the majority of the population【2006-text 1】23.The text suggests that immigrants now in the U.S._.A）are resistant to homogenization 正反

16、混淆 B）exert a great influence on American culture 正反混淆 C）are hardly a threat to the common culture D）constitute the majority of the population 偷换概念原文：Immigrants are quickly fitting into this common culture,which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous.【2006-text 1】24.Why are Arnold Sc

17、hwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?The 1990 Census revealed that“a majority of immigrants from each of the fifteen most common countries of origin spoke English well or very well after ten years of residence.”The children of immigrants tend to be bilingual and proficient in Engli

18、sh.“By the third generation,the original language is lost in the majority of immigrant families.”Hence the description of America as a“graveyard”for languages.By 1996 foreign-born immigrants who had arrived before 1970 had a home ownership rate of 75.6 percent,higher than the 69.8 percent rate among

19、 native-born Americans.【2006-text 1】24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?Foreign-born Asians and Hispanics“have higher rates of intermarriage than do U.S.-born whites and blacks.”By the third generation,one third of Hispanic women are married to non-Hispanics,an

20、d 41 percent of Asian-American women are married to non-Asians.【2006-text 1】24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?V Rodriguez notes that children in remote villages around the world are fans of superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks,yet“some Ameri

21、cans fear that immigrants living within the United States remain somehow immune to the nations assimilative power.”【2006-text 1】24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?A）To prove their popularity around the world.B）To reveal the publics fear of immigrants.C）To give

22、 examples of successful immigrants.D）To show the powerful influence of American culture.【2006-text 1】24.Why are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks mentioned in Paragraph 5?A）To prove their popularity around the world.就事论事 B）To reveal the publics fear of immigrants.无中生有 C）To give examples of succ

23、essful immigrants.无中生有 D）To show the powerful influence of American culture.大例证题：证明全文主旨【2006-text 1】25.In the authors opinion,the absorption of immigrants into American society is _.Are there divisive issues and pockets of seething anger in America?Indeed.It is big enough to have a bit of everything

24、.But particularly when viewed against Americas turbulent past,todays social indices hardly suggest a dark and deteriorating social environment.【2006-text 1】25.In the authors opinion,the absorption of immigrants into American society is _.A）rewardingB）successful C）fruitlessD）harmful【2006-text 1】25.In

25、 the authors opinion,the absorption of immigrants into American society is _.A）rewardingB）successful C）fruitlessD）harmful【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.27.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that _.28.By saying“Stratford cries poor traditionally”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）

26、,the author implies that _.29.According to the townsfolk,the RSC deserves no subsidy because _.30.From the text we can conclude that the author _.【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.27.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that _.28.By saying“Stratford cries poor traditionall

27、y”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）,the author implies that _.29.According to the townsfolk,the RSC deserves no subsidy because _.30.From the text we can conclude that the author _.【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.Stratford-on-Avon,as we all know,has only one industryWilliam Shake

28、speare but there are two distinctly separate and increasingly hostile branches.There is the Royal Shakespeare Company（RSC）,which presents superb productions of the plays at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on the Avon.And there are the townsfolk who largely live off the tourists who come,not to see

29、the plays,but to look at Anne Hathaways Cottage,Shakespeares birthplace and the other sights.【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.The worthy residents of Stratford doubt that the theatre adds a penny to their revenue.They frankly dislike the RSCs actors,them with their long

30、hair and beards and sandals and noisiness.Its all deliciously ironic when you consider that Shakespeare,who earns their living,was himself an actor（with a beard）and did his share of noise-making.【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.A）the townsfolk deny the RSCs contribution

31、to the towns revenue B）the actors of the RSC imitate Shakespeare on and off stage C）the two branches of the RSC are not on good terms D）the townsfolk earn little from tourism【2006-text 2】26.From the first two paragraphs,we learn that _.A）the townsfolk deny the RSCs contribution to the towns revenue

32、B）the actors of the RSC imitate Shakespeare on and off stage 无 C）the two branches of the RSC are not on good terms 偷 D）the townsfolk earn little from tourism 无原文：The worthy residents of Stratford doubt that the theatre adds a penny to their revenue.【2006-text 2】27.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3

33、 that _.The tourist streams are not entirely separate.The sightseers who come by busand often take in Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace on the sidedont usually see the plays,and some of them are even surprised to find a theatre in Stratford.However,the playgoers do manage a little sight-seeing alon

34、g with their playgoing.It is the playgoers,the RSC contends,who bring in much of the towns revenue because they spend the night（some of them four or five nights）pouring cash into the hotels and restaurants.The sightseers can take in everything and get out of town by nightfall.【2006-text 2】27.It can

35、be inferred from Paragraph 3 that _.A）the sightseers cannot visit the Castle and the Palace separately B）the playgoers spend more money than the sightseers C）the sightseers do more shopping than the playgoers D）the playgoers go to no other places in town than the theater【2006-text 2】27.It can be inf

36、erred from Paragraph 3 that _.A）the sightseers cannot visit the Castle and the Palace separately B）the playgoers spend more money than the sightseers C）the sightseers do more shopping than the playgoers D）the playgoers go to no other places in town than the theater【2006-text 2】27.It can be inferred

37、from Paragraph 3 that _.A）the sightseers cannot visit the Castle and the Palace separately 正反混淆 B）the playgoers spend more money than the sightseers C）the sightseers do more shopping than the playgoers 正反混淆 D）the playgoers go to no other places in town than the theater 正反混淆原文：It is the playgoers,the

38、 RSC contends,who bring in much of the towns revenue【2006-text 2】28.By saying“Stratford cries poor traditionally”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）,the author implies that _.The townsfolk dont see it this way and the local council does not contribute directly to the subsidy of the Royal Shakespeare Company.Str

39、atford cries poor traditionally.Nevertheless every hotel in town seems to be adding a new wing or cocktail lounge.Hilton is building its own hotel there,which you may be sure will be decorated with Hamlet Hamburger Bars,the Lear Lounge,the Banquo Banqueting Room,and so forth,and will be very expensi

40、ve.【2006-text 2】28.By saying“Stratford cries poor traditionally”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）,the author implies that _.A）Stratford cannot afford the expansion projects B）Stratford has long been in financial difficulties C）the town is not really short of money D）the townsfolk used to be poorly paid【2006-t

41、ext 2】28.By saying“Stratford cries poor traditionally”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）,the author implies that _.A）Stratford cannot afford the expansion projects B）Stratford has long been in financial difficulties C）the town is not really short of money D）the townsfolk used to be poorly paid【2006-text 2】28.B

42、y saying“Stratford cries poor traditionally”（Lines 2-3,Paragraph 4）,the author implies that _.A）Stratford cannot afford the expansion projects 正反混淆 B）Stratford has long been in financial difficulties 正反混淆 C）the town is not really short of money D）the townsfolk used to be poorly paid 无中生有原文：Neverthel

43、ess every hotel in town seems to be adding a new wing or cocktail lounge.Hilton is building its own hotel there,which you may be sure will be decorated with Hamlet Hamburger Bars,the Lear Lounge,the Banquo Banqueting Room,and so forth,and will be very expensive.【2006-text 2】29.According to the towns

44、folk,the RSC deserves no subsidy because _.V Anyway,the townsfolk cant understand why the Royal Shakespeare Company needs a subsidy.（The theatre has broken attendance records for three years in a row.Last year its 1,431 seats were 94 per cent occupied all year long and this year theyll do better.）Th

45、e reason,of course,is that costs have rocketed and ticket prices have stayed low.【2006-text 2】29.According to the townsfolk,the RSC deserves no subsidy because _.A）ticket prices can be raised to cover the spending B）the company is financially ill-managed C）the behavior of the actors is not socially

46、acceptable D）the theatre attendance is on the rise【2006-text 2】29.According to the townsfolk,the RSC deserves no subsidy because _.A）ticket prices can be raised to cover the spending 无 B）the company is financially ill-managed 无 C）the behavior of the actors is not socially acceptable 无 D）the theatre

47、attendance is on the rise原文：The theatre has broken attendance records for three years in a row【2006-text 2】30.From the text we can conclude that the author _.It would be a shame to raise prices too much because it would drive away the young people who are Stratfords most attractive clientele.They co

48、me entirely for the plays,not the sights.They all seem to look alike（though they come from all over）lean,pointed,dedicated faces,wearing jeans and sandals,eating their buns and bedding down for the night on the flagstones outside the theatre to buy the 20 seats and 80 standing-room tickets held for

49、the sleepers and sold to them when the box office opens at 10:30 a.m.【2006-text 2】30.From the text we can conclude that the author _.A）is supportive of both sides B）favors the townsfolks view C）takes a detached attitude D）is sympathetic to the RSC【2006-text 2】30.From the text we can conclude that the author _.A）is supportive of both sides B）favors the townsfolks view C）takes a detached attitude D）is sympathetic to the RSC成功上岸，人人都是80+新浪微博&微信公众号：刘琦老师