Comprehension理解
Give short answers to these questions in your own words as far as possible. Use one complete sentence for each answer.xiao84.com
1 Why did Sweden introduce the institution of Ombudsman?
2 How is an Ombudsman chosen in Sweden?
3 How can the public find out about the Ombudsman's work?
Vocabulary词汇
Explain the meanings of the following words and phrases as they are used in the passage: evolved an excellent system (11. 2-3); safeguard (1. 9); grievances (1. 11); investigates (1. 12); correspondence (1. 16); altered (1. 18).
Summary writing摘要写作
In not more than 80 words write an account of the action the Ombudsman took when he received a complaint from a foreigner in a Swedish village. 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 in about 300 words on one of the following:
a Explain whether the Ombudsman institution is or would be useful in your country.
b Describe the work of any one of the following: a policeman, a civil servant, a health officer, a social worker.
Letter writing书信写作
Write an imaginary letter of about 100 words to an Ombudsman complaining about postal services in your district. Begin 'Dear Sir' and end 'Yours faithfully'.
Key structures and Special difficulties关键句型和难点
Rewrite the following sentence without changing the meaning. Then refer to 11. 26-27.
The policeman's prejudice against foreigners could not be recorded in the official files.
The fact that…
Multiple choice questions多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1 In what respect does the institution of Ombudsman reflect enlightened social policy?
a．Other countries have followed the Swedish example.
b．Each party appoints its own Ombudsman to ensure equal representation.
c．It admits the possibility of official oppression and guards against it.
d．It aims to eliminate prejudice against foreigners living in Sweden.
2 The authority exercised by the Ombudsman is impartial in that ______ .
a．the complaints he deals with come from all levels of society
b．he wilt only take action if written evidence justifies a complaint
c．every letter of complaint receives legal attention
d．his decisions are not influenced by any one political party
3 What happened to the policeman in the case?
a．He was sent to prison.
b．He was prosecuted.
c．He was officially rebuked.
d．He was dismissed from the police force.
4 The case taken as an example of the Ombudsman's work shows that ______ .
a．an official may not be prosecuted until a law is altered by parliament
b．the Ombudsman cannot take action if he lacks supporting evidence
c．it needs two similar complaints before the Ombudsman can take action
d．the Swedish police are corrupt and prejudiced against foreigners
Structure 结构
5 ______ recognized that public officials like civil servants can make mistakes. (11. 6-8)
a．It was the Swedes who first
b．They were Swedes who had first
c．The Swedes were the first who have
d．First it was the Swedes that
6 If a citizen has ______ , the Ombudsman will act on his behalf. (11. 16-17)
a．the complaint justifiably
b．the justified complaint
c．a justified complaint
d．justified his complaint
7 The policeman was informed that ______ complaints were lodged against him, he…. . (11. 28-30)
a．the next time any
b．after any further
c．unless no further
d．furthermore
8 If the Ombudsman hadn't acted promptly, this unpleasant practice ______ . (11. 30-31)
a．might have continued
b．might continue
c．will continue
d．would continue
Vocabulary 词汇
9 ---- protecting the individual citizen from ______ and incompetent …(11. 3-4)
a．efficient
b．quick-tempered
c．officious
d．handy
10 The action he takes ______ the nature of the complaint. (1. 17)
a．depends on
b．alternates with
c．differs from (d)agrees with
11 The Chief of Police in the district ______ denied the accusation. (1. 23)
a．bitterly
b．firmly
c．mildly
d．roughly
12 The policeman ______ was severely reprimanded … (11. 28-29)
a．questioned
b．concerned
c．described
d．interrogated
