Question

【题目】Dear Ms. Wang,

I am writing to inform you of some arrangements about my composition course and Latin course next year.

I’ve decided to re-establish the 5-paragraph essay as the goal for the composition course. I interviewed some of my former students and they all agreed that being able to write critically and continuouslywas important to them.

So next academic year, Term 1 will be like always: sentences to paragraphing. And Term 2 will work toward the 5-paragraph essay. The final 3 weeks of Term 2 will be reserved tointroduce writing for TOEFL and CEE. By that time, if the students have done their job correctly, then they should be able to write quite well.

As for the Latin course, I will post notices around campus next week so that the students will understand what’s on offer before I actually introduce the course. A number of students already emailed me about the course.

I am sure you don’t understand what a big deal our opening this program at our school is. People around the world are interested in what we plan to do. There are many rewards available to the students who succeed in the course. Please share what I have said with the administration. I want them to understand the importance of this course. The reason I have contacted these colleagues (actually Oxford contacted me) isthatI have confidence in our students and in myself. I know that when those professors meet our students and hear them speaking and reading Latin, they are going to be amazed. It will open all sorts of doors for students that they never even thought of knocking on.

Well, that’s it for now. I’ll see you soon.

Yours,

Edward Johnson

【1】According to the letter, what will Edward teach about writing in Term 1?

A. Critical thinking.

B. 5-paragraph essay.

C. Sentences to paragraphing.

D. Writing for TOEFL and CEE.

【2】We can learn from the letter that Edward’s Latin course______.

A. has aroused students’ interest

B. enjoys a nationwide reputation

C. has won a number of awards

D. benefitsanyone who takes it

【3】Why does Edward write this letter?

A. To seek assistance from the administration.

B. To inform the school of his course plans.

C. To show his achievements in Latin.

D. To apply for the teaching position.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】B

【解析】试题分析：本文是Edward Johnson写给学校的信，告诉对方自己新学期的课程教学计划。

【1】C 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句So next academic year, Term 1 will be like always: sentences to paragraphing.可知在Term1, Edward会从句子教到段落。故C项正确。

【2】A 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句A number of students already emailed me about the course. 很多学生已经写信给我关于拉丁语课程的事情。说明拉丁课程已经引起了他们的注意。故A项正确。

【3】B 细节理解题。根据文章第一句I am writing to inform you of some arrangements about my composition course and Latin course next year.[Z+X+X+K可知Edward Johnson写信就是为了告诉对方自己的课程教学计划。故B项正确。