题目内容
The people below are all looking for books to help themselves. After the description of these people, there is information about six books A---F. Decide which book would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 1---5 and mark the correct letter (A---F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.
1. Jim bought a home computer earlier this year and he’s become very enthusiastic about it, spending hours each evening ‘playing’ with it as his wife says. Unfortunately, he’s getting a bit forgetful about things he’s promised to do!
2. Freda prefers action to reading or watching TV. She is planning to redecorate the lounge and she isn’t expecting any help from others!
3. Susan Laughton is taking ‘A’ Levels in English, History and Art next year and if she passes, she’s hoping to become a teacher.
4. Tony is very interested in animals and at the moment he wants to be a vet (a doctor for animals) when he grows up.
5.Jessica loves flowers, though, as her family lives in a second floor flat, there’s no garden for her to grow anything in.
A: Book One
By Rachel Lawson
Over 100 color photographs, $ 22.00
Written to accompany an exciting new 13-part ITV television series, Nature Watch, this book describes the people who spend their lives working with the birds, animals and plants in various parts of the world. Their enthusiasm is brought to life with their own outstanding color photographs. Hints on nature watching for the amateur are found throughout.
B: Book Two
By Bob Dillard
150 color photographs and 490 color pictures, $ 16.50
Just the book for the job! With over 600 color photographs and pictures it covers the most popular DIY tasks around the home---painting, wall coverings, finishing furniture and woodwork, and putting up shelves. Full of handy tips and clear instructions
C: Book Three
By Will Smith, $ 7.5
Week to a page. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue brings to light new software to make time before the screen interesting. This pocket diary provides a wide range of information for the enthusiast. Try it for 3 weeks for just 6.6. You can save 0.9.
D: Book Four
By Martin Ferguson
Color throughout, Paperback $ 9.5
Another title in the popular and practical Learn to Paint series, this beautifully illustrated book show you how to paint animals, birds, fish and butterflies in the studio and in the field. Every issue contains plenty of usable samples and provides a free photography page.
E: Book Five
By Cynthia Wildman
12 double-page color paintings 170 line drawings, $ 17.8
A fresh and useful approach to indoor gardening. A month-by-month guide to jobs to do, plants to look for, planning ahead and enjoying seasonal variations---to give year-round color in the home. Illustrated by original paintings for each month.
F: Book Six
By Conrad Ellis & Richard Hopkins, Paperback $ 9.8
A guide to success in written work, study and examinations for students in all subjects at colleges, and universities. Topics covered include: grammar, punctuation, and spelling; sentence and paragraph structure; research and library work; charts and diagrams; essays, reports, and exams; letters and application forms; listening and note-taking; talking and reading skills.
1.C
2.B
3.F
4.A
5.E
【解析】
试题分析本篇阅读材料要求根据Jim、Freda等五人的个人兴趣爱好,给他们选择他们喜欢的、适合他们阅读的图书。比如Tony 对动物感兴趣,并且目前打算要成为一名兽医,那么适合他阅读的就得是关于人们如何饲养小动物的书。
1.C考查总结概括能力。根据内容可知Jim爱好电脑,而且有点健忘。而在介绍的书目中只有Book Three 是有关电脑知识,适合电脑爱好者阅读的图书,所以答案选C。
2.B考查总结概括能力。 Freda喜欢自己动手,想重新装修起居室,在所推荐的图书中Book Two里涉及到了DIY,如何摆放家具,如何粉刷房屋等等,所以B为正确选项。
3.F考查总结概括能力。Susan 明年要参加考试,由此可知她需要学习考试方面的帮助,而Book Six则是一本有关学习考试的指南书,所以这本书是适合Sunsan的,故答案选F。
4.A考查总结概括能力。Tony喜欢宠物并想当一名兽医,根据书目的介绍可知Book One 的内容能满足动物爱好者的需要,适合Tony阅读,所以答案选A。
5.E考查总结概括能力。Jessica喜欢花卉,由此可知Book Five这本关于花卉养殖的书适合推荐给Jessica,所以答案选E。
考点:考查信息匹配。