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第1题：
In the part succeeding the third paragraph, the author will most probably _____.
［A］ draw an analogy between golf and short story
［B］ elaborate the “effect” of short story
［C］ show other examples similar to golf games
［D］ show impact of golf games on short story
本题考查考生对文章写作结构的理解。第三段论述了短篇小说与高尔夫比赛相似的特点。该段引用了现代流派的第一位理论家埃德加·爱伦·坡的观点阐明短篇小说的效果是为了创造一种效果。因此，可推知文章接下来应该对这一效果进行详细论述，告诉读者这种效果到底指的是什么，怎样达到。［B］项正确。文章前半部分的论述都是为了引出短篇小说这个话题，所以点题之后，无需再对高尔夫这个引子进行叙述。由此排除其他项。
第2题：
When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range” (Lines 3-4, Paragraph 3) the author is talking about.
A gold market.
B real estate.
C stock exchange.
D venture investment.
第3题：
The word “mania” （Line 4， Paragraph 2） most probably means
[A] fun.
[B] craze.
[C] hysteria.
[D] excitement.
第4题：
How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud.
B. Pitiful.
C. Surprised.
D. Regretful
第5题：
What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. causes for the parent –teen conflicts
B. Examples of the parent –teen war.
C. Solutions for the parent –teen problems
D. Future of the parent-teen relationship
第6题：
The word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.
A． food remaining after a meal
B．things left undone
C．meals made of vegetables
D．pizza topped with fruit
第7题：
SMALL TALK BEFORE A MEETING This is a situation you’ve probably experienced many times: you arrive for a meeting ten minutes early. There are several people already there. You say hello and then … What do you talk about What do you say In this situation, you need to be able to make small talk. Small talk is an informal conversation. We use the term “small talk” because it is not about exchanging information or making decisions or having a serious discussion. It’s a way to avoid uncomfortable silences and build stronger relationships. Small talk might seem to be about nothing important, but it is important in itself. Being able to make small talk will allow you to make yourself part of a group. It will set the stage for more serious types of communication.
1.Small talk is a kind of formal dialog.()
2.The term “small talk” means there are only two persons in the dialog.()
3.Small talk is a useful ice-breaker and can build stronger relationships.()
4.Small talk is not at all important. ()
5.Making small talk will allow you to be a member of a group.()
第8题：
The word “mania” （Line 4， Paragraph 2） most probably means
A． fun.
B．craze.
C．hysteria.
D．excitement.
第9题：
The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about .
A. Zelda’s personal life
B. Zelda’s illness and treatment
C. Fitzgerald’s friendship with Graham
D. Fitzgerald’s contributions to the literary world
第10题：
In the following part immediately after this text, the author will most probably focus on（ ）
[A] a vivid account of the new book Divorce Talk
[B] a detailed description of the stereotypical cartoon
[C] other possible reasons for a high divorce rate in the U. S.
[D] a brief introduction to the political scientist Andrew Hacker
