模拟试题[16] Simulated test Part I Structure and Vocabulary Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, c and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (5 points) 1. He is off to Paris again tomorrow. He tells me that, with this journey, he there and back twenty times. A. will be B. will have been D. will have gone 2. They us willingly but that they happened to be short of hands, too A. would help B. would have helped D. must have helped is mentioned in some of his stories, the author was brought up in a small village. B. what 4. Most of is on American television are programs designed to appeal to people who go into the supermarkets and buy the products that are advertised on tv A. which C. whatever 5. The sailor replied in a tone as angrily as, that he had lost his leg abroad in defence of those who did nothing at home A. the
模拟试题[16] Simulated Test [PREVIOUS] [NEXT] Part I Structure and Vocabulary Section A Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (5 points) 1. He is off to Paris again tomorrow. He tells me that, with this journey, he _____ there and back twenty times. A．will be B．will have been C．will go D．will have gone 2. They _____ us willingly but that they happened to be short of hands, too. A．would help B．would have helped C．were going to help D．must have helped 3. _____ is mentioned in some of his stories, the author was brought up in a small village. A．It B．what C．That D．As 4. Most of _____ is on American television are programs designed to appeal to people who go into the supermarkets and buy the products that are advertised on TV. A．which B．that C．whatever D．what 5. The sailor replied in a tone as angrily as _____ , that he had lost his leg abroad in defence of those who did nothing at home. A．they B．them
D. theirs 6. It is far better to do well a bit of work which is well a large fortune A. worthy to be done than have B. worth doing than to have C. worthwhile to do than have D. worthy of doing than have 7. The studies show that the driver who has consumed an amount of alcohol within the limit likely to have an automobile accident than the driver who does not take any alcohol. A. not h D. no more 8. A convenient way is to set the food on a piece of aluminum oil to the air for half n hour and then cover it with a dish A. let it stay open B. let it stay op for aches, pains and fever, Asprin is now the subject of multiple investigations of its role in treating many more se rious complaint C. Having been long used D. It has long been used 10. The students were much encouraged a chance to talk with the americans in english. A. te D. having got Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET. (5 points) 11.The king made a promise which(A)he would( B)give the tailor both( C) half of his kingdom nd his daughter, but none the tailor had(D 12. It is not so much (A) being exempt from faults but (B)hat come (C)them that (D)
C．their D．theirs 6. It is far better to do well a bit of work which is well _____ a large fortune. A．worthy to be done than have B．worth doing than to have C．worthwhile to do than have D．worthy of doing than have 7. The studies show that the driver who has consumed an amount of alcohol within the limit is _____ likely to have an automobile accident than the driver who does not take any alcohol. A．not so B．not much C．no less D．no more 8. A convenient way is to set the food on a piece of aluminum oil, _____ to the air for half an hour, and then cover it with a dish. A．let it stay open B．let it stay opened C．letting it stay open D．letting it stay opened 9. _____ for aches, pains and fever, Asprin is now the subject of multiple investigations of its role in treating many more serious complaints. A．Long used B．Being used long C．Having been long used D．It has long been used 10. The students were much encouraged _____ a chance to talk with the Americans in English. A．to get B．given C．to have got D．having got Section B Directions:Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A,B,C and D. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.(5 points) 11. The king made a promise which (A) he would (B) give the tailor both (C) half of his kingdom and his daughter, but none the tailor had (D) . 12. It is not so much (A) being exempt from faults but (B) having overcome (C) them that is advantage to us (D)
13. Thus the yo f promise (A) broke not only the promises he had made(B)to himself and others, but what was the worse of all (C), the heart of his aged father also (D) 14. I shall finish (A) writing (B)my term paper by the time(C) you come back(D)next week 15. There is frequently a great interval between knowing(A)how to solve( B)a problem and to get (C) the resources to solve (D) it 16. A mans (A)dignity does not depend on(B)what ( C) he has but (D)on what he i 17. When(A)Edison died, it was proposed that the American people turned off ( B)all power in their homes, streets, and factories for()several minutes in honor of (D) this great 18. Today, a university education is seen as (A)the right of(B)any capable student rather iviledge (C)of (D) the wealthy p 19. It is time we started(A)to think seriously about the growing(B)shortage of raw materials in the world today and stop (C) this mad destruction of our environment by our throw (D)society 20. Metal, the earl. form of money, can either (B)be exchanged for good, or to be made (C) into (D)tools, weapons or ornaments Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, c and d hoose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the aNSWER SHEET (10 points) 21. There is a direct flight at 2.00 in the afternoon or a flight at 9. 30 in the morning that A. stops by B. stops C. pulls up D. drops i 22. Charles Ives' s music was hardly popular with the broad public at the time it was written. The composer found it impossible to his music performed. A anything but hing b none 23. Possessing a car gives a much greater degree of enabling the driver to move around freel A. travelling
13. Thus the young man of promise (A) broke not only the promises he had made (B) to himself and others, but what was the worse of all (C) , the heart of his aged father also (D) . 14. I shall finish (A) writing (B) my term paper by the time (C) you come back (D) next week. 15. There is frequently a great interval between knowing (A) how to solve (B) a problem and to get (C) the resources to solve (D) it. 16. A man's (A) dignity does not depend on (B) what (C) he has but (D) on what he is. 17. When (A) Edison died, it was proposed that the American people turned off (B) all power in their homes,streets, and factories for (C) several minutes in honor of (D) this great man. 18. Today, a university education is seen as (A) the right of (B) any capable student rather than the priviledge (C) of (D) the wealthy people. 19. It is time we started (A) to think seriously about the growing (B) shortage of raw materials in the world today and stop (C) this mad destruction of our environment by our throw away (D) society. 20. Metal, the early (A) form of money, can either (B) be exchanged for good, or to be made (C) into (D) tools, weapons or ornaments. Section C Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points) 21. There is a direct flight at 2∶00 in the afternoon or a flight at 9∶30 in the morning that _____ in Chicago. A．stops by B．stops over C．pulls up D．drops in 22. Charles Ives's music was hardly popular with the broad public at the time it was written.The composer found it _____ impossible to his music performed. A.anything but B．nothing but C．none but D．all but 23. Possessing a car gives a much greater degree of _____ , enabling the driver to move around freely. A．travelling B．movement
C. mobility D. freedom 24. Memorization which does not include thinking and understanding udents being unable to use what has been learnt A. results in B C. adjusts to refer 5. Some people say that if the holder of chopsticks pushes them his stomach to even them up instead of tapping them on the table, the chances are he is a cooli A B. against C. at 26. Children going to school must have a chance to excess physical energy; children even more than adults require and enjoy physical exercise and games of all kinds. A. work off C. play off D. put off 27. Tests have proved that caffeine affects the body by increasing the heart rate and rhy thm hich affects the circulatory system. A. in the long run C. in return D. as a result 28. Both men and women, nine times out of ten, are firmly of the superior excellence of their own sex A. asserted D. conceived 29. Children between the age of 2 and ll cannot comprehend the difference between commercials and televisi o they cannot defend themselves against the techniques of commercial television advertising. C. irresistible D. appealing
C．mobility D．freedom 24. Memorization which does not include thinking and understanding _____ students being unable to use what has been learnt. A．results in B．centers on C．adjusts to D．refers to 25. Some people say that if the holder of chopsticks pushes them _____ his stomach to even them up instead of tapping them on the table, the chances are he is a coolie. A．on B．against C．at D．to 26. Children going to school must have a chance to _____ excess physical energy; children even more than adults require and enjoy physical exercise and games of all kinds. A．work off B．let off C．play off D．put off 27. Tests have proved that caffeine affects the body by increasing the heart rate and rhythm, which _____ affects the circulatory system. A．in the long run B．in turn C．in return D．as a result 28. Both men and women, nine times out of ten,are firmly _____ of the superior excellence of their own sex. A．asserted B．ensured C．convinced D．conceived 29. Children between the age of 2 and 11 cannot comprehend the difference between commercials and television, so they cannot defend themselves against the _____ techniques of commercial television advertising. A．persuasive B．advisable C．irresistible D．appealing
30. During the 1990s world oil production will approach geological estimates of maximun production even with rapidly increasing petroleum prices C. potentiality 31. It would be very difficult for a library to be without dictionaries and encyclopedea: such reference books are B. inevitabl D. fundamental 32. To remain competitive in the international market place, U.S. industries have recognized that they must attract the brightest, most young people availabl D. contributed 33. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building up whether in the world at large or only in ones own circle. B. vanity C. honour D. reputation 34. Job applicants often developed the suspicion that are set aside for friends and relatives and that advertisements are only put out to avoid this accusation. A. posit B. vacancies C. occupations D. posts 35. But people who read hour after hour or work where the eyes are kept steadily at one focus soon may come to need glasses to correct their C. visibilit D. perception 36. Anyone who has ridden on a railroad train knows how rapidly another train flashes by when t is travelling in the opposite direction and how it may look almost motionless when it is moving in the same direction. A. meanwhile
30. During the 1990s world oil production will approach geological estimates of maximum production _____ , even with rapidly increasing petroleum prices. A．capability B．quota C．potentiality D．capacity 31. It would be very difficult for a library to be without dictionaries and encyclopedea; such reference books are _____ . A．unavoidable B．inevitable C．indispensible D．fundamental 32. To remain competitive in the international market place, U.S. industries have recognized that they must attract the brightest, most _____ young people available. A．committed B．dedicated C．determined D．contributed 33. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building up _____ , whether in the world at large or only in one's own circle. A．admiration B．vanity C．honour D．reputation 34. Job applicants often developed the suspicion that _____ are set aside for friends and relatives and that advertisements are only put out to avoid this accusation. A．positions B．vacancies C．occupations D．posts 35. But people who read hour after hour or work where the eyes are kept steadily at one focus soon may come to need glasses to correct their _____ . A．vision B．view C．visibility D．perception 36. Anyone who has ridden on a railroad train knows how rapidly another train flashes by when it is travelling in the opposite direction and _____ how it may look almost motionless when it is moving in the same direction. A．meanwhile
B. accordingl D. converse 37. Manufacturing is Canada s most important economic activity. It re than half the value of all Canadian production. D. turn 38. Tests reveal that mothers heartbeat can have a calming effect on the infant. Those wh the heartbeat recording fell asleep in half the time it took for those who were not A. left to B. exposed to C. faced with D. trusted with 39. Picture what happens when a father his child into the air. The child will probably laugh, en joying the game. B. pitches D. elevates 40. Once a lighthouse is built, no ship of any nationality can be effectively from the utilization of the lighthouse for navigational purposes D. excluded Part Ii Cloze Test Directions: For each numbered blank in the following passage, there are four choices labelled A, B, c and D. Choose the best one and put your choice on the ANSWER SHEET (10 points) The Civil War occupies a unique position in American history. No event, not even the Revolution, holds 41 place in the national 42. Its battles were the bloodiest 43 fought on American soil, and its people were at once the most human and 44 of our heroes. The history of the war includes stories of recruitment, war industries, supplies, military leadership, politics, diplomacy, and civilian morale. It is really not one tale 45 many separate histories, each complex and elusive. The Civil War can, however, be 46 to human scale by the very soldiers who fought in it. 47 had his own history, personal experiences, that reflected in some 48 the larger forces of the war. Although most soldiers left no record of their thoughts and activities 49 the brief notice
B．accordingly C．likewise D．conversely 37. Manufacturing is Canada's most important economic activity. It _____ more than half the value of all Canadian production. A．accounts for B．amounts to C．takes up D．turns out 38. Tests reveal that mother's heartbeat can have a calming effect on the infant. Those who were _____ the heartbeat recording fell asleep in half the time it took for those who were not. A．left to B．exposed to C．faced with D．trusted with 39. Picture what happens when a father _____ his child into the air. The child will probably laugh, enjoying the game. A．casts B．pitches C．tosses D．elevates 40. Once a lighthouse is built, no ship of any nationality can be effectively _____ from the utilization of the lighthouse for navigational purposes. A．isolated B．dismissed C．distracted D．excluded Part II Cloze Test Directions:For each numbered blank in the following passage,there are four choices labelled A,B,C and D.Choose the best one and put your choice on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points) The Civil War occupies a unique position in American history.No event,not even the Revolution,holds 41 place in the national 42 .Its battles were the bloodiest 43 fought on American soil,and its people were at once the most human and 44 of our heroes.The history of the war includes stories of recruitment,war industries,supplies,military leadership,politics,diplomacy,and civilian morale.It is really not one tale 45 many separate histories,each complex and elusive. The Civil War can,however,be 46 to human scale by the very soldiers who fought in it. 47 had his own history,personal experiences,that reflected in some 48 the larger forces of the war.Although most soldiers left no record of their thoughts and activities 49 the brief notice
received in troop lists, casualty reports, and other public records, some wrote diaries and letters that allow us to observe 50 their personal histories 41. A any high B a high C a higher D. the highest 42. A regard B response C. reward D registration B nce C. be D ever 44.A. decisive B confidential C impartial D resourceful 45. A and B C but D with 46. A declined B reduced C extended D expanded 47. A One B Each C. All D. The soldier 48. A. mode model C style D fashion 49. A between B beneath C behind D beyond 50. A closely B carefully C privately D intimately Part Ill Reading Comprehension Directions: Each of the passages below is followed by some questions For each question there are four answers marked A, B, C and D Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions. Then mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET (40 points Passage 1 Who was to blame for starting the Cold War?For nearly a generation after World Wa II, American historians generally agreed that the suspicious and grasping Soviets were almost solely responsible.This“ Orthodox”(正统的) appraisal fitted comfortably with the traditional view of the United States as a God-blessed land with an idealistic foreign policy. But in the 1960s another interpretation began to flower, powerfully reinforced by an objection against what Americans were doing in Vietnam. People who held this view at tempted to reverse the orthodox view. They argued that the Soviets had understandably defensive intentions at the end of World War II and that the United States had behaved aggressively and irresponsibly. Some of these critics pointed an accusing finger at Truman. they declared that he had abandoned roosevelts conciliatory (i FA)approach and adopted a bulling attitude, embol dened by American's atomic monopoly. The more radical of those people like the Kolkos found the roots of American aggression fore Trumans time in long standing policies of economic expansion. In the 1970s aneoorthodox'" interpretation emerged. Historians of this school, like John L Gaddis, still place most of the blame for the Cold War on the Soviet Union, but they admit that American policies helped worsen the conflict. They also note how the constraints of domestic politics and the miscalculations of American leaders led a nation in search of international security into dangerous Cold war. This historical debate over the origins of the Cold War has compe lled the recognition that the United States did have vital interests at stake in postwar di plomacy, and that policymakers pursued those interests with eagerness. But is self-interest ssarily immoral?Is security a one-way street? Can the blame ever be exclusively with one sd in a complex international dispute? 51. People of the "orthodox" view placed blame for starting the Cold War on the Soviet Union caus
received in troop lists,casualty reports,and other public records,some wrote diaries and letters that allow us to observe 50 their personal histories. 41.A.any high B.a high C.a higher D.the highest 42.A.regard B.response C.reward D.registration 43.A.one B.once C.before D.ever 44.A.decisive B.confidential C.impartial D.resourceful 45.A.and B.or C.but D.with 46.A.declined B.reduced C.extended D.expanded 47.A.One B.Each C.All D.The soldier 48.A.mode B.model C.style D.fashion 49.A.between B.beneath C.behind D.beyond 50.A.closely B.carefully C.privately D.intimately Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension Directions:Each of the passages below is followed by some questions.For each question there are four answers marked A,B,C and D.Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each of the questions.Then mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points) Passage 1 Who was to blame for starting the Cold War?For nearly a generation after World War II,American historians generally agreed that the suspicious and grasping Soviets were almost solely responsible.This“Orthodox”(正统的)appraisal fitted comfortably with the traditional view of the United States as a God－blessed land with an idealistic foreign policy.But in the 1960s another interpretation began to flower,powerfully reinforced by an objection against what Americans were doing in Vietnam.People who held this view attempted to reverse the orthodox view.They argued that the Soviets had understandably defensive intentions at the end of World War II and that the United States had behaved aggressively and irresponsibly.Some of these critics pointed an accusing finger at Truman.They declared that he had abandoned Roosevelt's conciliatory(调和的)approach and adopted a bulling attitude,emboldened by American's atomic monopoly.The more radical of those people like the Kolkos found the roots of American aggression before Truman's time in long standing policies of economic expansion. In the 1970s a“neoorthodox”interpretation emerged.Historians of this school,like John L.Gaddis,still place most of the blame for the Cold War on the Soviet Union,but they admit that American policies helped worsen the conflict.They also note how the constraints of domestic politics and the miscalculations of American leaders led a nation in search of international security into dangerous Cold War. This historical debate over the origins of the Cold War has compelled the recognition that the United States did have vital interests at stake in postwar diplomacy,and that policymakers pursued those interests with eagerness.But is self－interest necessarily immoral?Is security a one－way street? Can the blame ever be exclusively with one side in a complex international dispute? 51. People of the“orthodox”view placed blame for starting the Cold War on the Soviet Union because _____ ．
A. they didn t want America to take sole responsibility B. they supported America in its foreign policy in Vietnam C. they believed that America was always right in its foreign policy D. they could find peace of mind in such a belief 52. By saying that "people who held this view attempted to reverse the orthodox view"(the fifth sentence in paragraph 1), the author means that those people A.didn’ t quite B. held an opposite view to the“ orthodox”one C. considered the" orthodox"view unworthy of notice D. were faithful supporters of the Soviet foreign policies 53.The“ neoorthodoxy” view held that should take responsibility for the Cold Wa A. the Soviet unior B. the united states C. neither of those two countries D. both of those two countries 4. In the last paragraph, the author seems to imply that A. the Soviet Union should take sole responsibility B. the United States should take sole responsibility C. the cold War wasn t started on one side onl D. neither side started the Cold War Passage es of the brain d have implications for personality differences?There is research indicating that the right hemi sphere is linked to negative emotions, to spatial or imagery processing, and to thinking of pure melodies, while the left hemisphere is linked to verbal and mathematical thought and positive emotions. Is it possible that each half of the brain reflects two basic but different dimensions of human capacity ?Are some personality differences that involve consistent styles of information processing of reflective thought correlated with a greater activation of the left and right hemi spheres? Adults who differ in their initial encoding styles also demonstrate brain wave pattern or eye movement differences that suggest they favor one or another hemi sphere of the brain during reflective thought. An approach to study ing such differences has emerged by examining the directio hich people shift their eyes when trying to reflect on a question or to recall information. Anatomically(从解剖学上来说) the neural pathway from the left eye goes to the right hemisphere of the brain and from the right eye to the left hemi sphere Since our eyes normally shift together, it has been shown that the stimulation of the right brain hemisphere leads to a shift of the eyes to the left and, correspondingly, left hemisphere stimulation shifts the eyes the right. Studies of persons who show consistent left or right eye shifts when engaged in reflective thought do offer some support for the views. Right shifters (that is, those whose left
A．they didn't want America to take sole responsibility B．they supported America in its foreign policy in Vietnam C．they believed that America was always right in its foreign policy D．they could find peace of mind in such a belief 52. By saying that“people who held this view attempted to reverse the orthodox view”(the fifth sentence in paragraph 1),the author means that those people _____ ． A．didn't quite agree to the “orthodox”view B．held an opposite view to the“orthodox”one C．considered the“orthodox”view unworthy of notice D．were faithful supporters of the Soviet foreign policies 53. The“neoorthodox”view held that _____ should take responsibility for the Cold War． A．the Soviet Union B．the United States C．neither of those two countries D．both of those two countries 54. In the last paragraph,the author seems to imply that _____ ． A．the Soviet Union should take sole responsibility B．the United States should take sole responsibility C．the Cold War wasn't started on one side only D．neither side started the Cold War Passage 2 Does the evidence that the left and right sides of the brain differ somewhat in function have implications for personality differences?There is research indicating that the right hemisphere is linked to negative emotions,to spatial or imagery processing,and to thinking of pure melodies,while the left hemisphere is linked to verbal and mathematical thought and positive emotions.Is it possible that each half of the brain reflects two basic but different dimensions of human capacity?Are some personality differences that involve consistent styles of information processing of reflective thought correlated with a greater activation of the left and right hemispheres? Adults who differ in their initial encoding styles also demonstrate brain wave patterns or eye movement differences that suggest they “favor”one or another hemisphere of the brain during reflective thought.An approach to studying such differences has emerged by examining the direction in which people shift their eyes when trying to reflect on a question or to recall information.Anatomically(从解剖学上来说)the neural pathway from the left eye goes to the right hemisphere of the brain and from the right eye to the left hemisphere.Since our eyes normally shift together,it has been shown that the stimulation of the right brain hemisphere leads to a shift of the eyes to the left and,correspondingly,left hemisphere stimulation shifts the eyes to the right. Studies of persons who show consistent left or right eye shifts when engaged in reflective thought do offer some support for the views.Right shifters(that is,those whose left
brain are most active)are more analytic in perceptual performance and score hi gher on measure f verbal concept formation, mathematics scores, and measures of mathematical, scientific theoretical interests. Left shifters are more imagery oriented, more inclined to daydream, more creative and aesthetically oriented. Left and right shifters even differ in where they prefer to sit in college lecture halls, with left shifters sitting on the right side and right shifters to the left of the center The idea that the left and right sides of the brain differ somewhat in function B. has consistent evidence to support itself C. is proved to be true in some cases D. lacks biological evidence 56. Mathematical problem solving activity corresponds to an increase in the activation he left side of the brai B. in the right side of the brain th sides of the brain D. first in the left and then in the right side 57. According to the findings, a student who often sits on the left side of a lecture hall A. belongs to the analytical thinking type B, often daydreams in the classroom C. is not capable of creative thinking D. is relatively more imaginative 58. It is proved that A. different styles of information processing has no effect on people' s personality B. differences in personality have something to do with people' s problem solving styles C. left shifters are usually the worst students in a class D. right shifters are often the trouble makers in a society ssage John Harold Drake is a man of deep compassion, and has written a book that argues for the cause of children in need of love. "Children, Little Children"is an honest book, showing great concern and dissatisfaction with the care for children. The difficult trick of living inside another person s mind and being able to put your reader side that same mind, is a capability held only by writers of exceptional skill and talent. Mr. Drake has approached the problem by making a 10 year old boy his central character The boy does not for a moment come across as a real child. Irresponsible parents abandoned him, his grandfather disliked him, he took everything literally, and begged everyone for love. Bret is being used to make a point. His ideas are too poetic, his response too direct, and the contrasts of good and evil too simplistic for real life. He is being mani pulated by someone behind the scenery
brain are most active)are more analytic in perceptual performance and score higher on measures of verbal concept formation,mathematics scores,and measures of mathematical,scientific,or theoretical interests.Left shifters are more imagery oriented,more inclined to daydream,more creative and aesthetically oriented.Left and right shifters even differ in where they prefer to sit in college lecture halls,with left shifters sitting on the right side and right shifters to the left of the center. 55. The idea that the left and right sides of the brain differ somewhat in function _____ ． A．is proved to be unfounded B．has consistent evidence to support itself C．is proved to be true in some cases D．lacks biological evidence 56. Mathematical problem solving activity corresponds to an increase in the activation _____ ． A．in the left side of the brain B．in the right side of the brain C．in both sides of the brain D．first in the left and then in the right side 57. According to the findings,a student who often sits on the left side of a lecture hall _____ ． A．belongs to the analytical thinking type B．often daydreams in the classroom C．is not capable of creative thinking D．is relatively more imaginative 58. It is proved that _____ ． A．different styles of information processing has no effect on people's personality B．differences in personality have something to do with people's problem solving styles C．left shifters are usually the worst students in a class D．right shifters are often the trouble makers in a society Passage 3 John Harold Drake is a man of deep compassion, and has written a book that argues for the cause of children in need of love.“Children, Little Children”is an honest book, showing great concern and dissatisfaction with the care for children. The difficult trick of living inside another person's mind and being able to put your reader inside that same mind, is a capability held only by writers of exceptional skill and talent. Mr. Drake has approached the problem by making a 10 year old boy his central character. The boy does not for a moment come across as a real child. Irresponsible parents abandoned him, his grandfather disliked him, he took everything literally, and begged everyone for love. Bret is being used to make a point. His ideas are too poetic, his response too direct, and the contrasts of good and evil too simplistic for real life. He is being manipulated by someone behind the scenery
trying to tell us something For fifteen years the authors has been dealing with people with psychological trouble at the V I T. Neuropsychiatric Institute. He has actively been involved in this field at other institutions for a quarter of a century. This book is a form of acting out, through the character Bret, the pain of a rejected child. If one understands the book in those terms, one may be willing to believe the imaginary story. If viewed in this light, the exaggerated movements and reactions of the characters became less unbelievable and therefore more meaningful. The excessively poet passages of description and emotion, seen as stage flats made more colorful than nature in order to look real from afar, are acceptable in a drama wherea they are irritating in a novel. the one sided characterizations insane father, immature mother mean old grandmother selfish aunt cruel neighbours, and totally misunderstood Bret are figures moving across a lit stage to dramatize a message. The true to life ending, without resolution or growth or development, might work on a stage, however it is contrary to everything a novel should do Calling the book a novel is the publishers mistake, the work is more nearly a drama. Perhaps it is one of Mr Drake s psychodramas in print and should so be judged. 9. The author of the passage feels that A. Mr. Drke s character, Bret, is too unrealistic B the central character should not be manipulated C the message conveyed by the characterization is important D. Mr. Drake is not good at writing novels 60. It seems that A. Bret isn t created for the stage B. Bret is surrounded by a hostile environmen C. Bret is too simple minded to be liked by anyone D. Bret himself is indifferent to his environment 61. Mr. Drake A is using his book to send a message to people B does not like his character himself C does not have a pleasant experience as a child D is too impersonal in writing the story 62. This passage is most likely to be A. a drama revie C a comment on lack of parental love or children D a comment on story writing styles 4 Public officials and candidates for public office routinely use public opinion polls to keep track of what the people are thinking. An important question is the degree to which these polls should guide leaders in their actions. There are arguments for and against the use of polls
trying to tell us something. For fifteen years the authors has been dealing with people with psychological trouble at the V.I.T. Neuropsychiatric Institute. He has actively been involved in this field at other institutions for a quarter of a century. This book is a form of acting out, through the character, Bret, the pain of a rejected child. If one understands the book in those terms, one may be willing to believe the imaginary story. If viewed in this light, the exaggerated movements and reactions of the characters became less unbelievable and therefore more meaningful. The excessively poetic passages of description and emotion, seen as stage flats made more colorful than nature in order to look real from afar, are acceptable in a drama wherea they are irritating in a novel. The one sided characterizations insane father, immature mother, mean old grandmother, selfish aunt, cruel neighbours, and totally misunderstood Bret are figures moving across a lit stage to dramatize a message. The true to life ending, without resolution or growth or development, might work on a stage, however, it is contrary to everything a novel should do. Calling the book a novel is the publisher's mistake, the work is more nearly a drama. Perhaps it is one of Mr Drake's psychodramas in print and should so be judged. 59. The author of the passage feels that _____ . A.Mr. Drke's character, Bret, is too unrealistic B.the central character should not be manipulated C.the message conveyed by the characterization is important D.Mr. Drake is not good at writing novels 60. It seems that _____ . A.Bret isn't created for the stage B.Bret is surrounded by a hostile environment C.Bret is too simple minded to be liked by anyone D.Bret himself is indifferent to his environment 61. Mr. Drake _____ . A.is using his book to send a message to people B.does not like his character himself C.does not have a pleasant experience as a child D.is too impersonal in writing the story 62. This passage is most likely to be _____ . A.a drama review B.a novel review C.a comment on lack of parental love or children D.a comment on story writing styles Passage 4 Public officials and candidates for public office routinely use public opinion polls to keep track of what the people are thinking.An important question is the degree to which these polls should guide leaders in their actions.There are arguments for and against the use of polls
