9.We're always looking for well-written reviews of books,music,movies,television shows,websites,video games and other products.When writing a review,concentrate on exactly what you liked or didn't like.Give examples of strengths and weaknesses,be descriptive and provide background information on an author,director,actor or musician,if possible.Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topic,but be sure to express your own voice in your review.
Grammar Hint for Reviews:When describing a book,movie,album or anything else,use the present tense.
Book Reviews
Discuss an author's technique,strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot.Does the story flow?Is there a strong sense of character and place?Did you stay up until dawn to finish it?Is it good reading for teenagers?What influence did it have on you and why?If you've read other books by the same author,discuss how this book compares.
Movie Reviews
Think of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances,music,lighting and setting,etc.Do these work together?Did some hold up while others didn't?If the movie is based on a book,discuss whether one is better than the other and why.If the movie is a remake,compare the film to its original.
Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses.Some readers may not have seen a movie yet,so don't give away an exciting scene or the ending!
College Reviews
Begin by providing an overview of the college,including location,size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life.Think about all aspects of your college visit.What academic,athletic and after-class programs are available?What are the students like?What makes the college different from others?Every school has strengths and weaknesses.Be objective.Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending there.
56.When writing a review,youB.
A.cannot refer to any previous review
B.must express your own views and opinions
C.must provide some information about the author
D.needn't give any examples to support your views
57.Which aspects should be included in all three reviews?A
A.Strengths and weaknesses.
B.Plot and character.
C.Programs and scenes.
D.Location and description.
58.Where can you probably find the passage?D
A.In a personal diary.
B.In an official report.
C.In a tourist guidebook.
D.In a popular magazine.
分析 本文主要告诉我们如何写出很好的文学评论,并列举了三种不同的题材的文学评论的不同写法和注意要点.
解答 56.B.细节理解题.根据文章第一段3,4行Give examples of strengths andweaknesses,be descriptive and provide background information on an author,director,actor or musician,if possible可知当我们在写评论的时候,要提供作者的背景知识.故选B.
57.A.细节理解题.根据后三段中的Discuss an author's technique,strengths and weaknesses instead offocusing on the plot和Remember that a well-written moviereview should discuss strengths and weaknesses.和Everyschool has strengths and weaknesses.可知这三种评论里都需要提及strengthsand weaknesses.故选A.
58.D.推理预测题.本文主要说明的是如何写出很好的评论,所以不可能是个人日记和官方报告,也不会是旅游指南.最可能的是与写作有关的杂志.故选D.
点评 本文考察学生文学类阅读文章的阅读水平,阅读这类文章时,一般要求考生全面掌握文章中提供的信息,并运用这些信息去解决问题.因此对题干的理解尤为重要.