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18.Dear Hamilton,
We are fortunate that in such a large,high-pressure office we all get along so well.You are one of the people who keep the social temperature at such a comfortable setting.I don't know anyone in the office who is better liked than you.
You can perhaps help with this.The collection of contribution towards gifts for employees'personal-life events is becoming a little troubling.Certainly,the group sending of a gift is reasonable now and then.In the past month,however,there have been collections for two baby shower gifts,one wedding shower gift,two wedding gifts,one funeral (葬礼) remembrance,four birthday gifts,and three graduation gifts.
It's not only the collected-from who are growing uncomfortable (and poor),but the collected-for feel uneasy receiving gifts from people who don't know them outside the office,who wouldn't even recognize their graduating children,their marrying daughters and sons,or their dead relatives.
This is basically a kind gesture (and one that people think well of you for),but the practice seems to have become too wide-ranging and feels improper in today's office setting.
Thank you for understanding.

25.The underlined word"contributions"probably meansC.
A.understanding                   B.suggestions
C.money                           D.reports
26.Hamilton is expected toA.
A.discontinue the present practice
B.know more about co-workers'families
C.quit being the organizer for gift giving
D.show more kindness
27.This is basically a letter ofB.
A.apology                         B.dissatisfaction
C.appreciation                    D.sympathy.

分析 文章是一封写给Hamilton的信,表达对交钱买礼物的习俗的不满.

解答 25-27  C A B
25题答案是C.推理判断题.第二段说明,收取各种礼物的费用,所以contributions指money.故选C
26题答案是A.推理判断题.这封信对Hamilton说明了一些收取礼物费用的好处和带来的一些麻烦,请求他能够理解,所以推断他可能不进行这种习俗了.故选A.
27题答案是B.推理判断题.这封信对Hamilton说明了一些收取礼物费用的好处和带来的一些麻烦,请求他能够理解,所以推断他可能不进行这种习俗了.文中最后还说明,这是一慈善的举动,想说服Hamilton不要维持这种交钱买礼物的习俗.从写信人的语气中可以看出,这是一封表示不满情绪的信. 故选B.

点评 这是一篇日常生活的阅读题.题目涉及细节理解题,做题时需要结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案;推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理地分析才能得出正确答案,切记胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.

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