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Today, however, it is quite a different story. Men and women in all walks of life turn their hands to all sorts of jobs round the house including painting, papering, putting up shelves and wall units, and tiling walls and floors. Some people with no professional training of any kind have even successfully built their own houses. These jobs have been made easier today by the introduction of prepared materials, which require the minimum amount of skill to use. In every high street throughout Britain nowadays there is at least one “Do-It-Yourself” shop containing a vast range of timber, tiles, paints, wallpapers and floor coverings besides tools of every description including power drills and many accessories. “Do-It-Yourself” is a booming business; all these shops do a roaring trade and look like continuing to do so. Probably the main reason for the craze is the high cost of present-day labor and the shortage of building firms willing to do small jobs.
小题1:Why did people employ professional workers to decorate homes thirty years ago?
A.Because they could not do it themselves. |
B.Because professional workers were very cheap. |
C.Because they had no time. |
D.Because professional workers could do much better. |
A.People could do everything themselves. |
B.Few people chose to be a professional worker. |
C.People with no professional training successfully built their own houses. |
D.New expensive materials required no skills at all. |
A.Young people liked to follow the fashion. |
B.“Do-It-Yourself” is a booming business. |
C.There were fewer building companies. |
D.High cost of professional workers. |
A.How DIY comes into being. | B.Changes in building. |
C.Changes in housing. | D.Great changes in these thirty years. |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:A
解析
试题分析:本文主要讲述的就是以前和现在在装修方面的问题所在,以前劳动力便宜人们都是请别人来装修,现在人们都是自己在做,因为现在的劳动力成本很高。
小题1:B 细节题。根据第一段2,3行In those days labor was fairly cheap and most people would have thought it worthwhile to employ a professional painter and decorator说明那时的劳动力很便宜,所以人都请别人来装修。故B正确。
小题2:C 细节题。根据第二段3,4行Some people with no professional training of any kind have even successfully built their own houses.说明C正确。
小题3:D 细节题。根据文章最后两段Probably the main reason for the craze is the high cost of present-day labor and the shortage of building firms willing to do small jobs.人们喜欢DIY的原因是现在的劳动力成本太高了,D正确。
小题4:A 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的就是以前和现在在装修方面的问题所在,以前劳动力便宜人们都是请别人来装修,现在人们都是自己在做,故A项正确。
点评:本文是关于现在的DIY现象原因的分析,考查细节题较多,细节题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,正确答案的根据一定可以在原文中找到,即原文的改写往往成为正确选项。通常细节题的正确选项有以下特征:
1.对原文句子中的关键词进行替换。把原文中的一些词换成意义相近的词,成为正确选项。
2.词性或者语态的变化。把原文中的一些词变换一下词性,或者改变原文句子的语态,给考生制造障碍。
3.语言简化。把原文中的复杂语言现象进行简化,成为正确答案。
4.正话反说。把原文中的意思反过来表达而成为正确选项(适用于寻找错误选项的题目)。
核心考点
试题【Thirty years ago not many people would have dreamed of doing the repairs and dec】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
But it is important to keep in mind that pets can carry diseases that can make you sick. Washing your hands often — especially after you touch, feed, or clean up a pet — is the best way to keep yourself healthy and prevent the spread of disease. Be sure to clean your fingernails carefully every time you wash.
You also can protect your health by wearing gloves while cleaning animal cages or cat litter boxes. Avoid washing your pet in the bathtub(浴缸), but if you do, always disinfect(消毒) the tub immediately afterward.
Be sure to bring your pet to the hospital for examinations every two weeks or month and whenever your pet is sick or injured.
You can do a few other things to keep yourself and your pet healthy. Only give your pet food that has been planned ahead for them. It’s not a good idea to share your food with your pet. Human food (like chocolate) can make animals sick. Never feed your pet raw(生的) meat because it can carry germs(细菌) that cause serious illness.
And funny as it can be to see your dog or cat drinking from the toilet, don’t let pets do this. It’s bad for your pet’s health! Give them clean, fresh water to drink at all times.
Never give milk to cats. The only milk an animal should drink is from its mother. Cow’s milk is not for pets, especially for cats, as it makes them sick.
Finally, some animals aren’t pets. Don’t take in a wild or abandoned(被抛弃的) animal as a pet because it may have diseases that could make you or your family sick. Instead, turn to an animal rescue group that is trained in helping sick or abandoned animals.
小题1:The first paragraph mainly tells us that pets can ______.
A.be great friends | B.bring us pleasure |
C.help us keep healthy | D.do harm to us |
A.washing your fingernails after touching your pet |
B.wearing gloves when cleaning your pet’s cage |
C.washing your pet in the bathtub |
D.bringing your pet for examinations regularly |
A.the cow | B.the mother cat | C.cow’s milk | D.mother cat’s milk |
A.Sharing your chocolate with your dog. |
B.Letting your dog drink from the toilet. |
C.Feeding your little cat with raw meat. |
D.Giving your cat cooked fish. |
A.call an animal rescue group | B.bring it back to your home |
C.give it first aid(急救)in time | D.help to find its owner |
Americans seem to love their cars almost more than anything else. People almost never go to see a doctor when they are ____6_____. But they will take ____7____ cars to a “hospital” at the smallest sign of a problem. At weekends, people ___8___ most of the time in washing and waxing(打蜡) their cars. For some families it is not enough to have ___9___ car. They often have two or even three. Husbands need a car to go to work. Housewives need a car to go shopping or to take the children to school or ___10____ activities.
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Parents today are more youthful in appearance and attitudes. Their clothes and hair-styles are more casual, helping to bridge the divide. Those who are athletically inclined also enjoy Rollerblading, snowboarding, and rock-climbing with their children.
For the past three years, Kathy and Phil Dalby have spent at least one evening a week at a climbing gym with their three children. "It"s great to be able to work together," Mrs Dalby says. "We discuss various climbs and where the hard parts are. Sometimes that leads to other Conversations. We"re definitely closer."
A popular movement of parent effectiveness training in the 1970s has helped to reshape generational roles. The philosophy encourages children to describe their feelings about various situations. As a result, says Robert Billingham, a family-studies professor at Indiana University, "Parents and children began talking to each other in ways they had not before."
On the plus side, he adds, these conversations made parents realize that children may have important thoughts or feelings that adults need to be aware of.
But Professor Billingham also sees a downside: Many parents started making decisions based on what their child wanted. "The power shifted to children. Parents said, "I have to focus on making my child happy", as opposed to "I have to act as a parent most appropriately"."
Other changes are occurring as the ranks of working mothers grow. Time-short parents encourage children"s independence, making them more responsible for themselves. "They"ll say, "We trust you to make the right decisions" (whether they"re ready to assume the responsibility or not) ,"says Billingham.
The self-esteem movement of the past quarter-century has also affected the family dynamics (原动力). Some parents worry that if they tell their child no, it will hurt the child"s self-esteem.
小题1:What"s the trend in parent-child relationship mentioned in the passage?
A.Parents are chasing after fashion and ignoring the feelings of their children. |
B.More parents and children are sharing the same enthusiasm for a certain sport. |
C.Parents are taking more responsibility and setting more limits for their children. |
D.The generation gap is narrowing and parents are respecting their children"s thoughts more. |
A.Younger parents. | B.Parent effectiveness training. |
C.More working mothers. | D.The self-esteem movement. |
A.He supports them. | B.He admires them. |
C.He disagrees with them. | D.He thinks they"re unreasonable. |
A.The effect of more working mothers on children" s education. |
B.The benefits of the new relationship between parents and children. |
C.The importance of self-esteem and ways to develop children"s self-esteem. |
D.The risks of setting no rules and some suggestions on how to have a balanced attitude. |
A.Parents and Children as Friends. | B.Parents and Professors as Debaters. |
C.Growing Mutual Understanding. | D.Disappearing Responsibility. |
A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love (早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression (忧郁症). The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.
The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They won’t tell that to their parents.
Dr Marian Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.
Parents should watch for signs of depression -- eating or mood changes -- and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity (成熟) gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.
小题1:What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.Puppy love may bring young people depression. |
B.Parents should forbid their children’s love. |
C.Romance is a two edged sword for adults. |
D.Romance is good for young people. |
A.Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness. |
B.Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior. |
C.Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions. |
D.Careless parents whose children are deep in love. |
A.Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly. |
B.Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents. |
C.Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression. |
D.The older a woman is,the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance. |
A.Confused. | B.Disapproving. | C.Disinterested. | D.Scared. |
“Over the past five years it has become far safer --- and more professionally acceptable --- to take up a job volunteering overseas,” says David Stitt, managing director of Gap Year for Grown Ups, a company catering for volunteers in their late 20s and upwards. “While 10 years ago intrepid souls took financial and personal risks in volunteering abroad, now several organizations exist to make the experience safe and well-organized.
Nowadays, universities and business encourage overseas volunteering among students and employees. Entire families can volunteer abroad, and agencies are employing more disabled and retired people. A prosperous “humanitarian tourism” industry has sprung up; thousands of UK citizens will do some form of overseas volunteering this year.
“Some volunteering jobs are easier to find than others,” explains Kevin Cusack, from a volunteer advice agency. “If you can speak English, it’s not too hard to land a job teaching English, even without a qualification, and those who enjoy working with children should be able to find child care work.”
Whether your interest is rainforests or women’s rights, you can find a volunteer position to suit you. But be warned: unless you have relevant skills or existing overseas development experience, it’s going to cost. Just how much depends on the location and length of the position, but you should budget for somewhere between £1,500 and £6,000.
“Having to pay to volunteer may sound paradoxical (矛盾的), but it’s the best way to ensure you get a position that benefits the local community while matching your interests and skills,” explains Cusack. “You can also discuss the time you want to commit to a project --- many positions can fit into a holiday or even a weekend.”
小题1:The underlined words “intrepid souls” in Paragraph 2 most probably refers to ___________.
A.companies | B.volunteers | C.fighters | D.students |
A.must be incredible and unrealistic |
B.can help volunteers learn more about another culture |
C.may benefit both volunteers and the community they work in |
D.needs confidence, courage and determination |
A.Disabled people can also take up a job volunteering overseas. |
B.In the past no one could take up a job volunteering overseas. |
C.“Humanitarian tourism” industry is in its beginning stage. |
D.Taking up a job volunteering overseas needs at least £1,500. |
A.In a job guidebook. |
B.In a celebrity biography. |
C.In a guidebook to work overseas. |
D.In a report on volunteer work. |
A.Critical. | B.Unfavorable. | C.Supportive. | D.Disagreeable. |
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