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Comprehension理解

Give short answers to each of the following questions, in your own words as far as possible, using only material contained in the passage. Use one complete sentence for each answer.巴士英语www.xiao84.com

1  Why do some people tend to hoard things which they never use?

2  What special reasons cause old people to keep possessions which they no longer need?

3  Why was it not very sensible of the author's friend to collect sketches of model clothes?

Vocabulary词汇

Choose five of the following words and phrases and give for each another word or phrase of similar meaning to that in which the word or phrase is used in the passage: amass (1. 1); being aware (1. 1); move house (1. 4); attics (1. 6); gradually acquire (1. 10); thrifty (1. 12); in every direction (1. 17).

Summary writing摘要写作

Give an account in not more than 80 words of the advantages which the author attributes to having collecting as a hobby. Use your own words as far as possible. Do not include anything that is not in the last paragraph.

Composition作文

Write a Composition on one of the following subjects; the length should be between 250 and 350 words.

a  If you could choose, in which country would you like to live and why?

b  Write a short story beginning ‘There was a knock on the window …’

Letter writing书信写作

Write a letter of between 80 and 100 words in length on one of the following subjects. You should make the beginning and ending like those of an ordinary letter, but the address is not to be counted in the total number of words.

a  A friend is coming to visit you. Write a short letter giving him (or her) directions for finding your house.

b  Write a letter to a friend explaining that, through illness, you will be unable to go to stay with him (or her) as previously arranged. Say how you are progressing and suggest alternative arrangements.

Key structures and Special difficulties关键句型和难点

Rewrite the following sentence without changing the meaning. Then refer to 11. 27-28.

Over the years, it is quite likely that one will become an authority on one's hobby.

Over the years one …

Multiple choice questions多项选择题

Choose the correct answers to the following questions.

Comprehension理解

1  What differentiates the indiscriminate collector from the serious one?

a.What he collects is only of personal rather than communal interest.

b.He lacks the physical and mental energy to go out and about.

c.His possessions are varied but over the years they gain in value.

d.He confines his collection to the home and therefore does not travel.

2  The author's friend is typical of the indiscriminate collector in that ______ .

a.she keeps newspapers in the hope that one day they may come in useful

b.she collects sketches of clothes to save herself the cost of buying them

c.she is too narrow-minded to be able to stop a sentimental practice

d.she never gets round to sorting out the clutter she has accumulated

3  The serious collector can spend his leisure time ______ .

a.at home, as his collection is sufficient entertainment in itself

b.at the same time as looking joyfully at his treasures

c.educating himself and others by verifying facts in reference books

d.occupying himself by constructing a house for his collection

Structure 结构

4  ______ belongings people accumulate. There are two reasons for this…(11.7-9)

a.As they got older more

b.In getting older there are more

c.Only when they get older, do more

d.The older they get the more

5  ______ in the home in an attempt to avoid waste.(1.11)

a.People deliberately collect

b.People deliberately collect some things

c.People collect deliberately

d.People collect deliberately some things

6  ----but it litters up her desk ______ that every time she opens it…(11.16-17)

a.so far

b.as long as

c.in as much

d.so much

7  Something to do, from finding the right place ______ the latest addition to…(11.21-22)

a.where he puts

b.in order to put

c.for to put

d.to put

8  ----and then, if______ successful, to larger audiences.(11.28-29)

a.they will be

b.one is

c.it has been

d.they were

Vocabulary 词汇

9  Some things are collected ______ in the home so as to avoid waste.(1.11)

a.systematically

b.intentionally

c.purposefully

d.organizationally

10  Collecting as a serious hobby is ______ and has many advantages.(1.18)

a.altogether separate

b.rather unlike

c.fairly diverse

d.very distinguished

11  ----the right place for the latest addition to ______ facts in reference books.(11.22-23)

a.insuring

b.certifying

c.identifying

d.checking

12  ----but also in general matters which ______.(11.23-24)

a.stand up to it

b.relate to it

c.bear it out

d.carry it off