Question

【题目】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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Pronunciation Tips

These English pronunciation tips will help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program.

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For example, “threw” and “through”, although spelled differently, are pronounced the same. Also, identical（相同的） letters or letter clusters（字母组合） in words do not always produce the same sound. For example, the “ough” in “though” and “through” represents a different sound in each word. 【2】

★ Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it.

Try to visualize（想象)）the positioning of your mouth and face. 【3】

★ Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor.

In addition to listening for specific sounds, pay attention to pauses, the intonation（语调） of the instructor's voice and patterns of emphasis. 【4】

★ The English language has many different dialects, and words can be pronounced differently.

It is important, however, that you pronounce words clearly to ensure effective communication.

★ Finally, the Pronunciation Power program is a tool to help you.

But you must practice what you are learning! Remember that you are teaching your mouth a new way to move. You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language. 【5】 Use the program to exercise your mouth a little bit each day.

A. Read these words over and over again and try to learn them by heart.

B. This can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.

C. Learn to practice what you hear, not what you see.

D. So you should force yourself to do what you really don’t like to do.

E. Do not confuse pronunciation of words with their spelling!

F. It is like going to the gym and exercising your body.

G. Think about how you are going to make the sound.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】C

【3】G

【4】B

【5】F

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述的是我们在使用Pronunciation Power program练习发音的时候所要注意的内容。

【1】E 根据本段第一句For example, “threw” and “through”, although spelled differently, are pronounced the same.可知英语中有些词的发音是一样的，但是拼写是完全不一样的、也就是说不要把单词的拼写和发音混淆在一起。故E项为该段的中心思想。

【2】C 根据本段第二句Also, identical（相同的） letters or letter clusters（字母组合） in words do not always produce the same sound.可知相同的字母或字母组合发音并不是完全一样的。那么要想区别它们，主要依靠发音而不是形状。要通过多加练习才可以更好地辨别它们之间的区别。故C正确。

【3】G 根据前一句Try to visualize（想象)）the positioning of your mouth and face.努力想象一下发音的嘴型位置。也就是说要多思考这个发音是如何发出来的，故G项Think about how you are going to make the sound.与前一句相一致。

【4】B 根据前一句In addition to listening for specific sounds, pay attention to pauses, the intonation（语调） of the instructor's voice and patterns of emphasis.除了要听一下特殊的音之外，还要注意老师的停顿和语调，这些和单词的发音一样重要。因为英语中的语音和语调是同样重要的。故B正确。

【5】F 本段第一句But you must practice what you are learning!你一定要练习你所学到的语音。再根据横线前句You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language.你要锻炼你在讲自己的语言时用不到的肌肉。这就和锻炼身体一样。故F项内容与上下文一致。