18.根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.选项中有两项为多余选项.
For many people,history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry,biology,business,marketing,etc.(16)FBelow are a few reasons why it's vital that today's people continue to learn about the past.
Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding who they are.(17)GFor this reason,it's extremely important to learn history in order to understand why people are the way that they are.
Through history classes,you can experience a shift (改革) in the way you think.(18)CIt's important to developing minds to be able to consider problems from different angles.Finally,this shift can improve your ability to analyze and understand situations,to make educated decisions and to learn how to weigh the consequences related to each choice before you.
(19)DThe idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth.From wars to fashion to political trends,historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past.By having a deep understanding of what happened in the past,today's people can better prepare for brighter futures by making the right decisions-instead of repeating old mistakes.
Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-paying job.In fact,students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers,business owners,think tank members,educators,leaders in historical organizations writers and so on.(20)A.
A.Whichever you take,it can provide a comfortable life.
B.Learning about history can change how you think.
C.That means you look at things from a new point of view.
D.Learning from the past prevents future mistakes.
E.The key to enjoying the study of history is to find classes that interest you.
F.But the truth is that studying history is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future.
G.History has shaped cultures,attitudes and social structures; it has shaped the world and its citizens.
分析 大多数眼里的历史课都是一些关于化学、生物等方面的抽象知识,作者介绍了真正意义上的历史课是什么样子,学生学习历史将来会有哪些成绩.
解答 F G C D A
16.F 考查上下文语境.根据第一句话介绍可知,对于大部分人来说,历史 课就是一些关于化学、生物、商业等知识,暗示历史课其实不是这样的,历史课是为成功的未来准备的最佳方式,故答案为F.
17.G 考查概括归纳.根据前句的内容Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding who they are理解人从哪里来在理解他们是谁的过程中起着非常重要的作用,故答案为G.
18.C 考查上下文理解.根据后句的It's important to developing minds to be able to consider problems from different angles可知,看问题从不同角度对于开发大脑是很重要的,也就是从全新的角度看问题,故答案为C.
19.D 考查概括归纳.该段落介绍我们只有充分认识过去的历史才能更好在未来做出决定,故答案为D.
20.A 考查上下文理解.前句students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers,business owners,think tank members,educators,leaders 告诉我们学习历史的学生将来可能是律师、商人、思想家、教育家等,不管选什么都会给你带来舒适的生活,故答案为A.
点评 本文是一篇选句填空阅读,主要考查上下文联系能力及文章内容理解能力,做题时,应注意仔细阅读文章内容,结合上下文内容,并理解所给选项含义,从而选出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.