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1、英语专四阅读理解预热练习题更多精彩内容请及时_应届毕业生考试网!I was really struck by peoples growing enthusiasm for making things. I asked a WI group inSheffield how many could sew, and only a few put up their hands. But when I asked who wantedto learn, nearly everyone responded positively. At the Textile Workshop in Nottingham,

2、 thenumber of classes on offer has doubled in a year, and a knitting club in Leeds is growing by theweek.Craft is definitely fashionable at the moment. But over and above fashion, were learning toappreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained frommaking

3、 something unique, it may stick.Sue Pilchard is curator (管理者) of quilts at the V-A, where next spring shell be putting onthe museums first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is wrapped up inhow we are redefining ourselves. “Theres certainly a movement., towards a new dome

4、sticity.People, especially women, are starting to think about the way they live their lives. Its 40 yearssince the first womens liberation conference was held in Oxford. Since that time weve been in theworkplace, and weve had the opportunity of choice. Now were deliberately choosing to go backinto t

5、he home.”Whether you agree with that or not, theres something about Christmas that brings out theartistic streak in everyone. Whether its baking mince pies or decking the halls, were all preparedto have a go. So if you fancy pushing the boat out and making a few presents, try these reallysimple idea

6、s, each inspired by my recent journey. They make ideal stocking fillers or small gifts,and take no longer than 30 minutes each. Play some carols, settle down with a steaming cup ofcocoa, and forget the cold. Youll save yourself a bit of money and spread a little bit of love too!1. The author promise

7、d to make herself a Christmas present this year mainly becauseA. she wanted to save money.B. she couldnt afford to buy one.C. she was inspired by her trip for a BBC2 program. D. A lot of people make presents themselves.2. Which of the following is CORRECT about the authors trip to Britain?A. She met

8、 many artists and craftsmen on her way to Britain.B. She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts.C. She was asked to sew clothes, pants and curtains and made a fortune.D. Many people were found to be interested in making things themselves.3. When was the author probably on her trip to Britain?

9、A. Spring.B. Late Summer.C. Late Autumn.D. Winter.4. According to the passage, through crafting people learn toA. appreciate the efforts in manual things.B. keep up with fashion.C. stick to something interesting.D. understand craft better.5. What is the authors view on homemade Christmas presents?A.

10、 Making Christmas presents can just convey a bit of your love.B. It would take long time to prepare a Christmas present.C. You can drink a cup of hot cocoa when you make preparations.D. People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents.文章概要： 本文描绘了作者自制圣诞礼物及感想。首段介绍作者为何下定决心给自己制作圣诞礼物;第2

11、段描绘她的旅程;第3-4段描绘旅途中所发生的事情：她帮别人做手工艺品，同时也碰到了很多想学的人;第5-6段阐述作者及Sue Prichard对手工制品的观点;最后一段说明作者对于自制圣诞礼物的看法：即能省钱又能表达爱意。答案解析： 1.C因果细节题。考察作者决定自制圣诞礼物的原因，定位到第1段。根据第1段最后两句可知，作者之所以坚持今年自制圣诞礼物的真正原因是她的英国之旅(受BBC2一档节目之邀，到英国做某项调查)鼓励了她。故C是答案。2.D细节判断题。第2段简述她的英国之旅远非所想象的一样浪漫，在旅途中她靠给别人做手工活而解决了食宿。并且理解到很多人都想学做手工艺品。因此选项D符合题意。A、

12、B是未启程之前作者自己的想象;她此行的目的不是赚钱，C错。3.C细节判断题。第2段提到，作者最终定下旅行方案(finalized the plan)，开场上路时，已是深秋(落叶已在脚下作响)。C为正确答案。4.A细节判断题。定位到第5段，根据第5段的第2句可知，手工艺品之所以受欢送除了流行外，我们学会了珍惜劳动、领略手工艺品的价值。因此A符合题意。5.p观点态度题。考察作者对自制圣诞礼物的看法，定位到最后一段。根据最后一段首句可知，作者认为自制圣诞礼物能激发个人艺术潜能，D正确。 A错在just;该段提到，有些小礼物在30分钟内便可制作完成，B与原文表述不符。C不是作者对制作圣诞礼物的看法。第 6 页 共 6 页