真题热身
Q15 Evidence of the extent of the language barrier has been gained from _______of materials used by scientists such as books and periodicals. P: In the English-speaking scientific world, for example, surveys of books and documents consulted in libraries… 规律总结：如果一个空格缺一个名词，而空格后面有 个of作为后置定语，那么只要在原文找到of前面的 change is a legitimate worry. Although still riddled with uncertainties, the science of climate change is becoming firmer: put too much carbon in the atmosphere and you might end up cooking the earth, with possibly catastrophic results. But here again, switching immediately to nuclear power is not the best response. Cutting the hefty subsidies that go to the world’s coal producers would help tilt the world’s energy balance towards natural gas, which gives off much less carbon dioxide. Developing countries subsidise electricity prices to the tune of up to $120 billion a year, according to World Bank estimates. If prices reflected the true costs of generation, electricity demand would fall, thus cutting greenhouse emissions.
解题步骤：
关键词，定位。 阅读，理解，确定答案。 顺序性 NOTICE • 所填答案必须符合语法。 • 绝大部分的答案来自原文原词。 • 答案字数不会很长。若发现找到的答案字数很多， 首先应怀疑自己找错答案的位置 • 要特别注意顺序性。
真题热身
Q14 language problems may come to the attention of the public when they have______, such as fatal accidents or social problems. P: Although communication problems of this kind must happen thousands of times each day, very few become public knowledge. Public comes only when a failure to communicate has major consequences, such as strikes, lost orders, legal problems, or fatal accidents---- even, at times, war.
例题2
• 1 “It is better to give than to receive”;
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth”; Beware of Greeks (ancient, of course) bearing gifts’. Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social creatures. They are also an important part of our business relationships.
words and expressions
1.be riddled with :充满...；充斥 2.hefty subsidies 高额补贴 hefty: adj. 重的；肌肉发达的；异常大 3.tilt：v.倾斜 4. to the tune of: 达到…数量；价格达…；共计 5.generation of electricity: 发电 generator:n. 发电机
Sentence completion 做题侦破点总结
例题1：
• 原文：In addition to basic residence fees, most universities make minor additional charges for items such as registration fees, damage deposits, and power charges. • 题目：As well as the basic college residence fees, additional charges are usually made, but are describes as_________
• 2.Beware of Greeks (ancient, of course) bearing gifts
• 释义：Don't trust your enemies. • 提防来意不善的礼物。
典故： 特洛伊木马
例题2
• 2
There are occasions when giving a gift surpasses spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity. Present a simple gift to your host in a foreign country and the chances are he or she will understand you perfectly, though you may not understand a single word of each other’s language. It can convey a wealth of meaning about your appreciations of their hospitality and the importance you place upon the relationship. Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture of the recipient and you have an invaluable chance to earn respect and lay the foundations of a durable and mutually beneficial business relationship.
雅思阅读之——完成句子题 sentence completion
sentence completion (题目特点)
★★★ 细节定位能力，同义替换能力， 句法理解能力等 每次雅思阅读必考，1-2篇， 题量6-14Qs。 语法和语义的预测和转换
题型要求:
• 每个题目都是一个陈述句，但留有一个到两个空 格，要求根据原文填空。 • 绝大部分题目有字数要求，要严格按照字数要求 答题 • 少部分题目无字数要求的，一般不会超过4个字 • 与简答题很类似
• Questions 1-4 • Statements 1-4 are based on the Reading Passage above. Complete the statements by using ONE word from the Reading Passage for each answer. Write your answers in the spaces numbered 1-4 on the answer sheet. • 1 Differences in culture and _language____can be overcome by gifts. • 2 Overseas visitors are advised to give gifts to their_host____ • 3 ___climate___should be considered when giving gifts such as thick clothing. • 4 To present a gift of chocolates in a tropical country might create__embarrasement____
difficult sentences
• 1.Never look a gift horse in the mouth • 释义：when receiving a gift be grateful for what it is; don't imply you wished for more by assessing its value. • 不要对别人赠送的礼物吹毛 求疵
例题2
• 3
For all countries, take account of climate, especially in regard to clothing. Some gifts can be ruined by extremely hot or humid climates, possibly causing their receiver considerable anguish. Consider the kinds of products that are abundant in the country concerned and try for something that is uncommon there. Think about the level of language skills: a book with hundreds of pages of English text may be at best useless, at worst embarrassing, to a person with limited English. Inform yourself as much as possible about local customs, rules and etiquette(礼仪), especially to do with wrapping, presenting, superstitions(迷信), taboos(禁忌) and, importantly, customs and quarantine(隔离，检疫) regulations. The following is a brief account of the etiquette of gift-giving in some countries of Asia and the Middle East.