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14.Directions:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.There is on e extra heading which you do not need.A.Varieties of college dictionaries B.Accessing dictionaries electronically C.Elements under a word item D.Complete editions of dictionaries E.Using dictionaries for particular fields F.Features of college dictionaries |
You're probably most familiar with college dictionaries,often called abridged dictionaries.Although abridged means"shortened",these dictionaries contain more than 150.000entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users.College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations.Biographical and geographical names,foreign words and phrases.And tables of measures.Webster'sⅡNew Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries.
81.Dunabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies).These dictionaries,possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries,are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries.Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language.
82.C
A dictionary entry has many elements:multiple definitions,syllabication,preferred spelling and pronunciation (some word have more than one acceptable spelling and pronunciation),and part-of-speech labels.Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms.Synonyms,antonyms,and derivatives.Americanisms and etymologies may be provide along with usage notes,cross-references,and idioms.
83.B
If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer,you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries.In addition,you can access numerous dictionaries,such as WWWebster's Dictionary,on the Internet.Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word (you even get help with spelling ) to see a definition,and sometimes even an illustration.Online dictionaries also offer additional features,such as word games.Language tips,and amusing facts about words.Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries,both general and specialized,in on search.
84.E
Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field.For example there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law,computer technology,and medicine.In addition,there are dictionaries of synonyms,clichés,slang,and even regional expressions.Such as the Dictionary of American Regional English(DARE).There are also dictionaries of foreign languages,famous people's names,literary characters'names and place names.
分析 本文主要介绍各种字典的特点,既介绍了已删节的字典,也介绍了未删节的字典,还介绍了电子字典和在线字典的优点及专业化的字典.
解答 80.F 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据本段中College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations,biographical and geographical names,foreign words and phrases,and tables of measures可知,大学字典包含了缩写,传记和地理名字,外国单词和短语等,即:主要叙述了大学字典的特点.故选F.
81.D 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据本段中Unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies).可知,未删节的字典包含多达五十万条词语,提供详细的定义和大量的词源,即:完整的字典版本.故选D.
82.C 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据下文A dictionary entry has many elements:multiple definitions,syllabication,preferred spelling …字典条文有许多项目:多项定义,划分音节,喜好的拼写等,即:介绍了字典下的条目,故选C.
83.B 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据下文If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer,you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries.In addition,you can access numerous electronic dictionaries,…可知,使用电子字典和在线字典,即:介绍了如何能够使用电子字典.故选B.
84.E 考查上下文理解判断能力.根据下文Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field可知,专业化的字典提供一定特定领域的信息,即:特定领域的字典,故选E.
点评 七选五题型看似简单,实际上有时完全作对并不容易,需要方法和分析能力及足够的耐力,有必要进行专门练习.首先,快速浏览一遍七个备选答案,先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置.其次,快速浏览文章,确定文章体裁,抓住文章结构,分析篇章结构,找出各段的主题句或主旨大意.其三,注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段,寻找句中衔接标志词,七选五备选答案中有两个多余的选项,会对文章中两个空的选择构成干扰,这时要特别细致地比对相似选项.最后,用代入法,检查答案是否合理,将所有选择答案放回空白处,通读全文,检查文章内容是否语义连贯合理、紧扣主题,语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑,写作思路是否清晰明了,格式以及用语是否恰当贴切,从而判断选择的答案是否正确.

Can humans use animals as earthquake detectors(探测器)?Debate over whether or not animals can truly sense earthquakes has not solved the question.Support for the idea that animals can sense earthquakes includes studies which suggest that animals may be able to feel the Earth vibrate(振动) before humans.Other ideas suggest that animals may sense electrical changes in the air or gas released from the Earth which could be indicators(预示) of an earthquake.
However,other researchers think the animals'ability is very doubtful.Some scientists feel that there is no strong scientific evidence to support the idea that animals can sense earthquakes.They say that it is difficult to develop a controlled study which can connect a specific animal behavior with an earthquake occurrence.They suggest that human psychology may have an effect on pet owners,as they may want to attribute(归于) powers of sensing earthquakes to their animals.Others have also pointed out that animals react to so many things-being hungry,defending their land,mating,enemies…And if an earthquake can shake millions of people,it is likely that a few of their pets will,by chance,be acting strangely before an earthquake.
Whether or not animals can sense earthquakes before humans do remains to be seen.
Phenomenon | Animals(71)behave/actstrangely before earthquakes. | |
Examples | Catfish move violentl y,chickens stop laying eggs and bees(72)leavetheir hive. Cats and dogs feel(73)nervous and restless. | |
Different (74)opinions/views/ideasabout the mystery | Some researchers support it. | Some researchers (75)doubtit. |
Arguments | Animals can feel the Earth's vibration(76)ahead of humans. Animals can sense electrical changes in the air or gas. | It's difficult to conduct a study on the (77)connectionbetween animals'behavior and earthquakes. Pet owners may be (78)affected by their psychology. Many things can(79)result in animals'strange behavior. |
(80)Conclusion | Whether or not animals can sense earthquakes is unknown. |
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