题目内容
8.What we doEFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture.Our courses are aimed at students aged between 12and 17who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English.The courses are held in Guildford,a historic town near London.
Typical structure of a one-week course
•up to 25hours of English run by native speakers,qualified in teaching English as a foreign language and specialist drama teachers
•2full-day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford (at weekends)
•full board (全食宿) with local,English-speaking families
When we run the courses
EFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms.For this academic year,courses can be booked between now and 23May and between 30May and 30June.We welcome you to book from 3September 2016to 25October 2016and from 31October to 20December 2016.
Why choose EFP courses
•In addition to our standard English classes,we also run drama and expression English classes,taught by specialist drama teachers.
•We expose our students to British culture for the entire length of the course.
•We tailor courses to each group's needs,creating a unique experience for our students.Note that any changes to our courses are made within reason and only if all participants from a group share the same language level.Please see further details on our website.
Length of a course
EFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group.
How to apply
Please register(登记)your interest by sending an email to info@efpcourses.co.uk.By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require.For more details,please visit www.efpcourses.co.uk.
See you in Guildford soon!
28.What does the passage tell us about EFP courses?A
A.They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course.
B.They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford.
C.They are intended for teenagers of all English levels.
D.Every individual participant is supplied with tailored language support.
29.Suppose you are to take EFP courses this academic year,you canD.
A.hand in an application by visiting their website
B.enjoy a special series of lessons for a whole school term
C.experience English dramas with English-speaking families
D.make a reservation from October 31to December 20
30.The purpose of this writing is toC.
A.attract qualified teachers to EFP courses
B.show the popularity of EFP courses
C.offer students access to EFP courses
D.stress the importance of EFP courses
31.The passage is probably taken fromB.
A.a research paper
B.a website
C.a news report
D.a travel magazine.
分析 本文是一篇广告布告类阅读,EFP课程提供英语和英国文化课程.我们的课程针对12至17岁之间的学生在英语前中级或以上.课程在伦敦附近的一个历史悠久的城市吉尔福德举行.本文以此展开,主要介绍了EFP课程的一些情况,目的是向学生介绍获取EFP课程的方式.
解答 28.A.细节理解题.根据EFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture.Our courses are aimed at students aged between 12and 17who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English.可知,在整个课程中学生们会接触英国文化.故选A.
29.D.细节理解题.根据We welcome you to book from 3September 2016to 25October 2016and from 31October to 20December 2016.可知,你想要上本学期的EFP课程,可以在10月31日至12月20日进行预订.故选D.
30.C.主旨大意题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,本文主要介绍了EFP课程的一些情况,目的是向学生介绍获取EFP课程的方式.故选C.
31.B.推理判断题.根据文章内容,尤其是By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require.For more details,please visit www.efpcourses.co.uk.可以推测出,本文应该源自于网络,故选B.
点评 本文是一篇广告布告类阅读,题目涉及多道主旨大意题,细节理解题,推理判断题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.
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Before leaving,out of (32)B,the horseman asked the old man why on such a bitter winter night he would wait and ask the last rider and(33)Dhe had refused.The old man replied,"I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no(34)Cfor my situation.But when I looked into your eyes,I was certain that your gentle spirit would give me (35)Din my time of need."
Those(36)Acomments touched the horseman deeply,who (37)Bthe old man,"May I never get too busy with my own affairs that I (38)Bto respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion(同情)."
With(39)C,Thomas Jefferson,president of the United States,turned his horse around and (40)A his way back to the White House.
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22.A.attacking | B.running | C.entering | D.approaching |
23.A.However | B.Therefore | C.Thus | D.Besides |
24.A.coming | B.leaving | C.next | D.last |
25.A.kept | B.caught | C.looked | D.saw |
26.A.mind | B.avoid | C.prefer | D.try |
27.A.seriously | B.doubtfully | C.willingly | D.strangely |
28.A.lift | B.push | C.feel | D.stand |
29.A.went off | B.turned around | C.set out | D.got down |
30.A.onto | B.over | C.off | D.above |
31.A.hometown | B.apartment | C.destination | D.house |
32.A.courage | B.curiosity | C.caution | D.honesty |
33.A.what about | B.if only | C.how come | D.what if |
34.A.chance | B.result | C.concern | D.reason |
35.A.strength | B.comfort | C.generosity | D.assistance |
36.A.heartwarming | B.impressive | C.satisfied | D.optimistic |
37.A.persuaded | B.told | C.reminded | D.suggested |
38.A.manage | B.fail | C.disagree | D.remember |
39.A.it | B.them | C.that | D.this |
40.A.made | B.struggled | C.felt | D.fought |
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48.A.casual | B.curious | C.efficient | D.poor |
49.A.acquire | B.cultivate | C.kick | D.practice |
50.A.formation | B.meaning | C.pronunciation | D.transformation |
51.A.however | B.moreover | C.somehow | D.therefore |
52.A.recite | B.reread | C.reuse | D.rewrite |
53.A.horrible | B.incurable | C.social | D.viewing |
54.A.achieves | B.gains | C.measures | D.reduces |
55.A.orally | B.physically | C.quietly | D.repeatedly |
56.A.better | B.faster | C.lower | D.steadier |
57.A.distract | B.embarrass | C.interest | D.stretch |
58.A.demanding | B.impossible | C.reasonable | D.useful |
59.A.applied to | B.matched with | C.sacrificed for | D.substituted for |
60.A.dramatically | B.hardly | C.slightly | D.subconsciously |
61.A.indefinite | B.lengthy | C.limited | D.set. |
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(51)C,the moment that really took (52)C breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains.I was (53)A a woman villager for an article.135centimeters tall,she was small in figure but strong in (54)D.Through determination,she had learned to read and write and (55)A to become part of the leadership of the (56)B.
Learning her story,Barrett was as (57)C as I by this tiny woman's achievements.His eyes were wet and there was a (58)A of love and respect on his face.He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home,Barrett even offered to stay (59)A as a volunteer.My insides suddenly felt struck.This (60)B achieved all I'd expected.Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday.He'll be a man.
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42.A.troublesome | B.dangerous | C.rough | D.violent |
43.A.little | B.slow | C.fast | D.much |
44.A.running | B.moving | C.looking | D.climbing |
45.A.so | B.very | C.even | D.too |
46.A.crying | B.joking | C.shouting | D.smiling |
47.A.patiently | B.regretfully | C.cheerfully | D.lightly |
48.A.disappointed | B.ashamed | C.determined | D.surprised |
49.A.called off | B.fought against | C.went in for | D.took up |
50.A.recognized | B.disregarded | C.avoided | D.befriended |
51.A.Even | B.Thus | C.However | D.Meanwhile |
52.A.our | B.his | C.my | D.her |
53.A.interviewing | B.asking | C.describing | D.arranging |
54.A.wish | B.brain | C.health | D.will |
55.A.struggled | B.appeared | C.failed | D.hesitated |
56.A.city | B.village | C.organization | D.state |
57.A.bored | B.pleased | C.touched | D.puzzled |
58.A.combination | B.connection | C.composition | D.satisfaction |
59.A.behind | B.in | C.out | D.away |
60.A.article | B.trip | C.interview | D.flight |