下面就以2011年的真题中的阅读部分的文章为例做比较详尽的解释。
Passage One
June came and the hay(干草) was almost ready for cutting. On Midsummer's Eve, which was a Saturday, Mr. Jones went into Willington and got so drunk at the Red Lion that he did not come back until midday on Sunday. His men had milked the cows in the early morning and then had gone out chatting without bothering to feed the animals. When Mr. Jones got back, he immediately went to sleep on the living-room sofa with the "News of the World" over his face. When evening came, the animals were still not fed. At last, they could stand no longer. One of the cows broke into the door of the storehouse with her horns and all the animals began to help themselves to the grains.
It was just then that Mr. Jones woke up. The next moment he and his four men were in the store-house with whips in their hands, whipping in all directions. This was more than the hungry animals would bear. Together, though nothing of the kind had been planned beforehand,they jumped upon their masters. Mr. Jones and his men suddenly found themselves being struck with the horns and kicked from all sides. The situation was quite out of their control. They had never seen these animals act like this before. This sudden rebellion of the creatures,which they were used to beating and whip-ping just as they chose,frightened them. After only a moment or two, they gave up trying to defend themselves. A minute later all five of them were in full fright down the road with the animals running after them joyfully.
36. The four men did not feed the cows because_______.
A. they had not cut the hay yet B. Mr. Jones wasn't at home
C. they did not have time to feed them D. the cows had fed themselves
37. The cows broke into the storehouse because______.
A. they did not like their masters
B. Mr. Jones forgot to lock the door
C. they were kept in the cow-house too long
D. they were too hungry to wait for the feed
38. What did the five men finally do with the cows?
A. They chased and drove the cows away.
B. They continued beating the cows.
C. They gave up defense and ran away.
D. They gave ·in and fed the cows.
39. We can learn from the passage that______.
A. the cows often ran out to look for food
B. the cows often had fights with their masters
C. Mr. Jones and his men often beat the cows
D. Mr. Jones and his men often forgot to feed the cows
36.【解析】事实细节题。由第一段第二句和第三句可知,由于Mr. Jones不在家,他的员工没有喂奶牛饲料, 故选B
37.【解析】事实细节题。由第一段最后三句可知答案为D。
38.【解析】事实细节题。由第二段最后两句可知,这五个人不得不放弃反抗,选择逃跑,故选C。
39.【解析】推理判断题。由第二段倒数第三句“…Which they were used to beating and whipping…”可判断,平常他们经常拿鞭子抽打牛,故选C。
Ⅳ. 补全对话和短文写作
一、补全对话
补全对话是考查考生英语口语的能力。这部分的考题是以对话的形式检验考生是否能在特定的语境中比较得体地表述自己的意思。补全对话的特点是注重交际,强调口语化。考查话题基本都是涉及日常生活场景。这类考题要求考生掌握日常生活中的口语常用语,并能灵活运用。这部分考题的出题方式是给出一段五个空的完整对话,并配有八个选项,要求考生根据对话内容选出五个填入空中,使其对话意思完整。对话的场景通常是问候、 打电话、邀请、感谢、帮助、出游、咨询等。
对话的补全也要根据上下文的意思,考生在做此类题时不能忽视上下文及整体对话的内容和意义。做这类题时,首先要判断场景。根据场景选择相应的词组或短语,例如电话用语就与其他场景不同。第二是感受语气。对话中常常会有表示不同语气的词或短语,例如表示委婉、着急、感激、安慰等。第三是注意上下文的连接。在答题过程中,考生往往会有一个词组可以填几个空的错觉,这就要好好感受对话的连贯性,以及其是否符合逻辑。对话的结构通常很紧密,一句扣一句,先说什么、后说什么还是比较明显的。所以只要考生认真体会,就会选择出正确的答案。
下面就以2008年真题中的补全对话部分为例做详细解释
V. Daily Conversation (15 points)
Directions: Pick out five appropriate expressions from the eight choices below and complete the following dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Jessica: I′m so excited! We have two weeks off! What are you going to do?
Natasha: 56 . I guess I′ll just stay home. Maybe I′ll catch up on my reading. 57 ? Any plans?
Jessica: Well, my parents have rented an apartment in California. I′m going to take long walks along the beach every day and do lots of swimming.
Natasha: 58 !
Jessica: 59 ? My parents will be happy to have you with us.
Natasha: 60 ? I′d love to!
56.【答案】 I′m not sure.
【解析】 上一句说到有假期;这个空之后的那句中,有一个词(guess …)可以暗示出答案。
57.【答案】 What about you
【解析】 前面说起自己可能……;空格后面又问”有什么计划?“,自然是要问对方的意思了。
58.【答案】 Sounds great
【解析】 对话中的Jessica上面说完了自己的假期计划安排,作为二人对话中的Natasha理应对对方的计划评价一下。
59.【答案】 Say, why don′t you come with us
【解析】 根据上面的对话,我们了解到:Natasha还没有决定假期内容,而Jessica的却很明白,而且Natasha也觉得很好,这时可以初步选定答案;再看空格之后有:我父母也会很高兴……,所以答案为邀请性的最好了。
60.【答案】 Do you mean it
二、短文写作
写作部分全面考查考生对英语语言综合运用的能力,在解答这类考题时应遵循以下几个步骤。首先要认真阅读所给的背景资料,明确该短文的体裁、应当包含的最基本的信息。第二,明确应该、当包含在内的具体内容,调整顺序。通常情况下,按照所给的顺序即可。第三,按照该题材所应遵循的格式一段段写。
在写作过程中考生应该注意几点如下:一是格式正确、二是主题明确,三是逻辑清晰,四是文字准确。考题通常会给出几条具体内容,考生可以根据这几项内容写三段,也可以根据不同的短文将这些内容写成两端或多段。但最多不超过四段。
不同的文章要求不同的结尾,或是祝福,或是期盼,或是建议等。文章必须有结尾。
下面就以2009年的作文真题为例讲解。
Writing (25 points)
Directions:For this part,you are supposed to write an essay in English in about 100-120 words based on the following situation.Remember to write it clearly.
61.你(Li Yuan)是某大学志愿者小组的组织者,请简要介绍该小组的情况,内容包括:
(1)志愿者小组成立的时间、小组规模、小组成员的构成:
(2)小组的主要活动(如:关心贫困学生和孤儿、帮助需要照顾的老人和家庭等);
(3)开展志愿者小组活动的意义,欢迎更多人加入。
参考作文:
Our volunteer committee was founded on Spertember5th, 2007. Now, we have our own place to hold all kinds of meetings. At present,this volunteer committee consists of 200 persons, except students in our University , we also have students coming from the other Universities ,such as Beijing Normal University , Foreign Language Study University……… and so on .
We carry out various activities , like carrying for poor pupils and orphans , and looking after the elderly persons and their housework.
In my opinion , being a volunteer and giving those who need your help a hand is very interesting and joyful ,welcome you to join us .