第二节 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共15小题；每题2分，满分30分)
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56. Which activity promises rapid progress?
A. SCOTTISH DANCING B. THE RENAISSANCE SINGER
C. DRAWING WITH COLOUR D. WORLD CULTURE DAY
57. If you go to the activity DRAWING WITH COLOUR, ________.
A. individual guidance will be provided B. you will get materials free of charge
C. some relevant skills will be required D. it will help put you in a good mood
【答案】56. D 57. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文，介绍了四项学习课程，分别是舞蹈，唱歌，画画和音乐方面。
【56题详解】
推理判断题。根据WORLD CULTURE DAY部分中It doesn’t matter whether you’re experienced musician or a complete beginner, you’ll be creating complex amazing rhythms in no time.可知，WORLD CULTURE DAY项目承诺不管你是一个经验丰富的音乐家还是一个完全的初学者，你都可以在短时间内创造出复杂而惊人的节奏，也就是能在短时间内获得快速进步，故选D项。
【57题详解】
细节理解题。根据Professional quality materials are included in the fee of￡95.可知，材料的费用包含在学费里，不是免费的，故排除B项；根据An intensive workshop for beginners可知，这个课程是为初学者准备的，不需要相关技能，排除C项；D项在这个课程中没有提及，排除D项。根据这段第一句offer instruction以及后面The small class(12 students) assures maximum attention for each student可知，DRAWING WITH COLOUR课程实行小班教学(12名学生)确保每个学生都能得到最大程度的关注，这说明会有个人的指导，故选A项。
A
| SCOTTISH DANCING IT'S FUN IT'S GOOD EXERCISE ＊We have classes for dancers of all abilities. ＊Previous experience is not essential. ＊All you need to bring is a pair of soft shoes and enthusiasm. ＊Classes are held in a number of places and at different times. ＊We guarantee you a warm welcome. |
| THE RENAISSANCE SINGER New singers are invited to join our choir, formed in 1993, to perform a wide variety of music in Cambridge. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7. 30—9. 30pm, and this term we are rehearsing for a special concert with audience participation on Saturday 1st December. An ability to sight-read and previous experience in choral singing is desirable, although not essential. |
| DRAWING WITH COLOUR An intensive workshop for beginners. Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October This unusual workshop offers instruction in effective ways to draw in colour. Activities will include study of light and shade and ways to express mood and emotion in colour. The small class(12 students) assures maximum attention for each student. Professional quality materials are included in the fee of￡95. |
| WORLD CULTURE DAY Brazilian Street Percussion(打击乐) 2.30—4.30 Samba percussion workshop. Lift your spirits with the taste of carnival! It doesn’t matter whether you’re experienced musician or a complete beginner, you’ll be creating complex amazing rhythms in no time. African Storytelling 3.45—4.45 The magical African story-telling tradition of narration, poetry and proverbs(mainly from Ghana and Nigeria). An event for all the family. |
56. Which activity promises rapid progress?
A. SCOTTISH DANCING B. THE RENAISSANCE SINGER
C. DRAWING WITH COLOUR D. WORLD CULTURE DAY
57. If you go to the activity DRAWING WITH COLOUR, ________.
A. individual guidance will be provided B. you will get materials free of charge
C. some relevant skills will be required D. it will help put you in a good mood
【答案】56. D 57. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文，介绍了四项学习课程，分别是舞蹈，唱歌，画画和音乐方面。
【56题详解】
推理判断题。根据WORLD CULTURE DAY部分中It doesn’t matter whether you’re experienced musician or a complete beginner, you’ll be creating complex amazing rhythms in no time.可知，WORLD CULTURE DAY项目承诺不管你是一个经验丰富的音乐家还是一个完全的初学者，你都可以在短时间内创造出复杂而惊人的节奏，也就是能在短时间内获得快速进步，故选D项。
【57题详解】
细节理解题。根据Professional quality materials are included in the fee of￡95.可知，材料的费用包含在学费里，不是免费的，故排除B项；根据An intensive workshop for beginners可知，这个课程是为初学者准备的，不需要相关技能，排除C项；D项在这个课程中没有提及，排除D项。根据这段第一句offer instruction以及后面The small class(12 students) assures maximum attention for each student可知，DRAWING WITH COLOUR课程实行小班教学(12名学生)确保每个学生都能得到最大程度的关注，这说明会有个人的指导，故选A项。
