题目内容
He introduced to me a pianist I thought was the most humorous person I had ever met.
- A.whom
- B.who
- C.which
- D./
思路解析:定语从句的先行词是人a pianist,从句中的I thought是插入语,对句子的结构不产生影响,关系词who代替先行词作was的主语,因此答案是B项。
绿色通道:插入语是英语中常见的语言现象,它通常不对主句的结构产生影响。做题时,见到插入语,一般的处理方法就是当它不存在,看去掉它之后的句子就可以了。
The art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, e-mail, blogs and QQ chat offer approaches to communication— but none can replace the role of a great speech.
The spoken word can handle various important functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute (致敬), entertaining, or simply introducing someone.
Persuading is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December, 2009, persuasive words from activities encouraged them to take former action.
Inspirational speeches deal with emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people’ s hearts. Last year, during the fighting in Iraq, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.
Some speeches spread knowledge and deepen understanding. When the H1N1 flu was announced, the disease scared many people. Informtive speechs from World Health Organization (WTO) officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take necessary preventive measures.
Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna’s speech about Michael Jackson after his death showed the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.
It’s not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be helpful in the course of our own life. You may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform others about an area of great importance. On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family gathering or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.
Great speaking ability is not something we’re born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech.
1.The underlined word “recociling” in paragraph 3 can best be replaced by “________”
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A.considering |
B.questioning |
C.accepting |
D.settling |
2.The passage mentions the H1N1 flu to show the function of _______
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A.persuasive speeches |
B.informative speeches |
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C.inspirational speeches |
D.introductive speech |
3.The 7th paragraph mainly tells us that public speaking ______.
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A.is important in world forums |
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B.can help us make more friends |
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C.matters more in one’s life |
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D.is helpful in our daily life |
4.What would the writer probably talk about following the last paragraph?
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A.How the speech came into being |
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B.Why the public speaking is imporatant. |
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C.How you can perfect your speech |
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D.Why Obama often makes speeches |
5.What would be the best title for the passage?
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A.Tips of great speeches |
B.The history of the speech |
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C.Functions of the speech |
D.The language of the speech |
US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey surprised 300 members of her audience (观众) by saying she would send them on a trip to Australia in December.Winfrey will also film an episode (集) of her show at the Sydney “Oprah” House.
The Australian government said it was spending AUS$(澳元) 3 million to help bring The Oprah Winfrey Show to the country.
Tourism Minister (旅游部部长) Martin Ferguson insisted it was money well spent as it would put Australia in the spotlight,with the popular TV show watched by 40 million Americans and screened in 145 countries.“Oprah is a famous name and she has the power to improve Australia’s image as an important tourist country,” he said in a statement.
Winfrey made the announcement on Monday.After telling the audience that she might take them on a trip to New York,Philadelphia or Los Angeles,she said her last season would provide something “bigger”.
“I started to think about where I would most want to go.Maybe I should take all of you with me to the other side of the world.We’re going to Australia!”she said.
Several episodes will be filmed during the trip,which had been planned for almost a year and will take in beaches,Sydney Harbour and so on.It marks the first time that the show will be filmed with its US audience outside North America.The Australian trip follows a similar act in 2004 when Winfrey gave a car to each member of her audience.
Winfrey is to start her own television channel (频道),the Oprah Winfrey Network,in 2011,at the age of her 57.
1.What ’s the Australian government’s aim in inviting Oprah Winfrey?
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A.To spread Australia’s culture. |
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B.To develop Australia’s tourism. |
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C.To introduce The Oprah Winfrey Show to the country. |
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D.To improve the relations between the two countries |
2.Which word can best describe Martin Ferguson’s attitude towards Oprah Winfrey’s Australian trip?
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A.Worried. |
B.Doubtful. |
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C.Proud. |
D.Confident. |
3.Which of the following about Winfrey is TRUE?
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A.She once brought her audience outside North America in 2004. |
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B.Her Australian trip and episodes have been planned for a month. |
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C.She will film her show at Sydney Harbour. |
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D.She was born in the year of 1964. |
4.What might be the best title for the text?
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A.Oprah Winfrey takes audience to Australia |
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B.Australians love to see The Oprah Winfrey Show |
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C.Americans want to know more about Australia |
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D.Oprah Winfrey will start her own channel |