2008年12月英语四级阅读倒计时练习 36天

　　The reading passages in Lower English Course were designed to introduce a large number of points associated with vocabulary, grammar and construction that often cause difficulties to students. These have been retained within the structure of this edition together with the practice exercises which formed part of most chapters.
　　With the introduction of a considerably modified examination however, a large part of the earlier book has been rewritten so as to ensure adequate preparation for all sections of the new syllabus(大纲). The notes to each chapter have been condensed to essentials to allow additional material to be included together with guidance in pronunciation, special grammatical points and use of prepositions, related in each of these cases to the foregoing comprehension passage.
　　New sections have been added to most chapters, consisting of multiple choice questions based on the comprehension passage, a number of questions of the type that will appear on the Use of English paper and finally considerable practice in spoken English, including conventional usage, conversations, situations to be dealt with orally and discussion topics.
　　The Chapter on spoken English has been adapted to the new “Interview” and “play extract” reading passage with advice and examples included. Other sections deal with the new type of summary and with composition writing, though each of the proposed types of composition is presented separately as part of a chapter.
　　The student undertaking this course should already have a good elementary knowledge of English. When classes have as many as ten weekly lessons most of the material can be dealt with in class, but students in groups which meet for not more than 4-5 hours weekly have to do a good deal of preparation at home with class guidance and checking. A key is available separately and the material is presented clearly enough to enable a student working alone to derive considerable benefit from it.
　　1.Compared with the old edition, this new edition ____.
　　A)adds some new sections to most chapters
　　B)introduces more difficulties to students
　　C)remains almost unchanged
　　D)has considerably improved the balance between theory and practice
　　2.According to author, this new edition has been adapted ____.
　　A)because a new syllabus had been introduced
　　B)so that the notes could be included
　　C)because a number of multiple choice questions had to be dealt with orally
　　D)and advice and examples have been condensed
　　3.It can be inferred from the passage that the major component of the textbook is ___.
　　A)additional materials
　　B)practice exercises
　　C)comprehension passages
　　D)writing compositions
　　4.One of the features of this textbook as mentioned in the last paragraph is that ____.
　　A)its users may be beginners of the English language
　　B)it can be used for different course arrangements
　　C)only advanced learners can benefit from it
　　D)its learners must spend at least 10 hours on it per week
　　5.The passage is most likely a part of ___.
　　A)a scientific paper
　　B)a preface
　　C)an interview
　　D)a news article