题目内容
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Part Ⅰ starts with a brief introductory chapter and then takes up Style and Organization, covering them in that order because skill or lack of skill in style affects all writing, while much technical writing is so short as to offer no problems of organization. These chapters are followed by one on Mechanics, covering matters of form that are peculiar(独有) to technical writing or else crop up in it with abnormal frequency.
The chapter on Special Problems, which follows, performs a double function. It provides writing assignments that may be used while the study of style, organization, and mechanics is still under way, and it explains ways of handling certain problems that may arise during the writing of reports, proposals, and other longer forms. We have also expanded the treatment of technical articles — recognizing the potential contribution of article writing to the career of the writer and the value of the article to science and technology.
In Part Ⅱ, a change of emphasis at one point is reflected in the new title for Chapter 8, Nonformal Reports — Their Variation in Form and Purpose, which was formerly called Special Types of Reports. Though certain special types of reports are still discussed, additional emphasis is given to the fact that there does not exist any universally accepted set of types, under which all reports can be classified.
Two other extensive changes have been made in Part Ⅱ: The chapter on Proposals, which first appeared in the second edition, has been rewritten and substantially expanded so as to cover that important subject more thoroughly. Also, an entirely new chapter, Oral Presentation of Technical Information, has been added. Though a study of this chapter is no substitute for training in public speaking, we believe that its recommendations can nevertheless be of substantial assistance to those who use this book on the numerous occasions when they will be called upon to present their ideas in person before a small group or a large audience.
?1.The passage is most probably a preface to ____.
?A. a technical writing handbook B. a handbook on composition
?C. a book on a literary writing D. a scientific paper
2. In Part I, the writer arranges the chapters in the order of ____.
? A. Introduction—Organization—Special Problems—Style—Nonformal Reports
? B. Introduction—Style—Organization—Special Types of Reports—Mechanics
? C. Introduction—Style—Organization—Mechanics—Special Problems
? D. Introduction—Style—Proposals—Special Problems—Mechanics
?3.You can find some writing exercises in ____.
? A. the chapter on Organization B. the chapter on Style
? C. the chapter on Special Problems D. the chapter on Proposals
?4. According to the passage, the chapter on Oral Presentation of Technical Information appears in ____ of the book.
? A. Part Ⅰ of the first edition
? B. Part Ⅱ of the second edition
? C. Part Ⅰ of the second edition
? D. Part Ⅱ of the third edition
?5. Which of the following is not true of Part Ⅱ of the new edition?
? A. There isn’t the chapter on Special Types of Reports.
? B. The chapter on Oral Presentation of Technical Information is rewritten and expanded.
? C. The chapter on Proposals is a revised chapter.
? D. There is a change of the title of Chapter 8.
【小题1】A
【小题2】C
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
【小题5】B
New research shows sheep are clever
People often make jokes about how dull sheep are, but new research shows they may be cleverer than we think. Researchers at the University of Cambridge discovered that Welsh mountain sheep have brainpower that equals rodents (啮齿动物). Tests found that the sheep can map the area they live in, and some may even be able to plan ahead.
Young fish prefer noisy neighbors
A new study has shown that young fish like to live on reefs with noisy neighbors! Researchers from the universities of Auckland and Bristol found that young fish looking for a home choose areas where other noisy fish live. The scientists produced all kinds of sounds which had been recorded in different natural environments. The young fish seemed to prefer the sounds of natural reefs, complete with noisy animals! The scientists compared the choice to a music fan wandering around at a music festival, choosing to set up a tent closest to the music they like best!
Butterflies are disappearing
A new study has shown that 17 species (物种) of butterfly found in Europe have dropped by 70% in the last 20 years. The information collected from 3,000 sites across 15 countries shows it may be caused by the loss (减少) of grasslands covered with flowers. You can encourage butterflies to come into your garden by planting flowers.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some new studies about animals. | B.People’s wrong ideas about animals. |
C.Why the number of animals has dropped. | D.The importance of protecting animals. |
A.are less clever than rodents | B.can find their home |
C.can read maps | D.are good planners |
A.The species of grass in grasslands. | B.The species of trees in grasslands. |
C.The number of flowers in grasslands. | |
D.The number of animals in grasslands. |
A.Geography. | B.Culture. | C.Travel. | D.Nature. |
Internet has become part of young people’s life. You can do lots of things on line such as chatting, sending messages and emails, getting useful knowledge and information, buying things without going to the shops, visiting cool websites, and so on. But it’s also easy to be cheated online. Here’s a story about a girl named Mary.
Mary is an 18-year-old girl who lives in New York. The people in Mary’s family are so busy that they hardly have time to be with her. In fact, Mary is quite lonely. So she spends a lot of time on QQ.
Last year Mary made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and he lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Mary had a common interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot the time. David sent Mary a picture of “himself”: he was a tall, good-looking young man with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.
Before David’s birthday, Mary wanted to give him a surprise. She flew to San Francisco. But when Mary knocked on David’s door, she found that the special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
So when you make friends on the Internet, please be careful. Here are some rules to make sure you are safe and have fun on the Internet.
u Don’t give your password to anyone else, and never let out the following information: your real name, home address, age, school, phone number or other personal information.
u Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet without your parents’ permission. Never meet anyone you met online alone.
u Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Treat everyone online as if they were strangers.
u Remember — not everything you read on the Internet is true.
【小题1】Why does Mary spend a lot of her time on QQ?
A.Because she feels lonely. |
B.Because she doesn’t like learning. |
C.Because she wants to make a boyfriend. |
D.Because she likes computer games. |
A.he was tall and good-looking | B.he sent her a picture of himself |
C.he was from San Francisco | D.he made her quite happy on QQ. |
A.give password to others |
B.get useful knowledge and information |
C.give phone number to others |
D.believe everything they read |
A.Sending messages and emails. |
B.Visiting cool websites. |
C.Giving your real name to others. |
D.Treating everyone online as strangers. |
A.Things might not be real on the Internet. |
B.It’s not good to chat on QQ. |
C.Don’t meet some one you get to know on QQ. |
D.Don’t buy anything on line. |
Nowadays more and more young athletes are taking part in the risky activities called “extreme sports” or “X-sports”.
In the past young athletes would play baseball. Today, they want risk and excitement — the closer to the edge, the better. They snowboard over cliff and hike deep mountains.
Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports such as golf. A city kid who couldn’t afford expensive sports equipment could get a skateboard and have fun. But now it has become a whole new area of sports, with specialized equipment and high levels of skill. There is even an Olympics for extreme sports, called the winter x-game, which includes snow mountain hiking and ice climbing.
What makes extreme sports so popular? Maybe it’s because people love the risk. City people want to be outdoors on the weekends and do something challenging. The new equipment is so much better that people can take more risks without getting hurt. Sure there’s a risk. Once you go mountain hiking or snowboarding, it’s impossible to go back to have riding or skiing. It’s just too boring.
Now even the older crowd is starting to join in. Every weekend, groups of friends in their early 30s get together. On weekdays they work as computer programmers in the same office. On weekends they hike mountains together.
Extreme sports are certainly not for everyone. Most people still prefer to play basketball or watch sports on TV. But it has been a fact that extreme sports are gaining popularity.
【小题1】Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports because _______.
A.people didn’t like to play golf |
B.some city kids couldn’t afford expensive sports equipment |
C.there is an Olympics for extreme sports |
D.extreme sports are gaining popularity |
A.people want risk and excitement |
B.it’s impossible to go back to have riding or skiing |
C.people can take more risks without getting hurt |
D.the older crowd is starting to join in |
A.have specialized equipment and high levels of skill |
B.be very young at age |
C.do snow mountain hiking and ice climbing |
D.afford expensive sports equipment |
A.young people love risks |
B.they can’t afford golf |
C.they don’t like to play basketball or watch sports on TV |
D.extreme sports are gaining popularity |
A.extreme sports are certainly not for everyone |
B.the benefits and costs of extreme sports |
C.the development of extreme sports |
D.what makes extreme sports so popular |
King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of king’ s College and other colleges in New York . Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:
Application date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18,2007. ● Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16,2007 ● Foreign students should send their applications before July 10,2007. |
Courses ● English Language Spoken English :22 hours Reading and Writing : 10 hours ● American History : 16 hours ● American Culture : 16 hours |
Steps ● A letter of self-introduction ● A letter of recommendation (推荐) * The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. |
Cost ● Daily lessons :$200 ● Sports and activities : $ 100 ● Travels: $ 200 ● Hotel service : $400 * You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to :
Thompson , Sanders
1026 king’s Street
New York, NY 10016 , USA
E-mail : KC – Summer – School @ yahoo. com
1. You can most probably read the text in __________.
A.a newspaper B.a travel guide
C.a textbook D.a telephone book
2. Which of the following is TRUE about king’s College Summer School? _____________.
A.Only top student can take part in the program
B.King’s College Summer School is run every other year
C.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program
D.Only the teachers of king’s College give courses
3. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school_____________.
A.$ 200 B.$ 400 C.$ 500 D.$ 900
4. What information can you get from the text ?
A.The program will last two months.
B.You can write to Thompson only in English.
C.As a Chinese student , you can send your application on July 14,2007.
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
——Are you going to take part in the speech contest?
——____________. It’s too good an opportunity to miss.
A.No problem. |
B.That’s for sure. |
C.No way. |
D.It’s a deal. |