【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 less desirable job可知,參與者不太可能雇有吸引力的人做不那么理想的工作,而倉(cāng)庫(kù)管理員是不理想的工作之一,由此可知,長(zhǎng)相一般的人在申請(qǐng)倉(cāng)庫(kù)管理員職位上有優(yōu)勢(shì),故選C。 （4）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的They thought that attractive individuals would want better outes, and therefore would be less satisfied, so they favored unattractive candidates when selecting for a less desirable job.可知,有吸引力的人希望更好的結(jié)果,因此不太容易滿足,所以參與者在選擇不那么理想的工作時(shí)更喜歡長(zhǎng)相一般的候選人,由此可知,長(zhǎng)相一般的人更喜歡不那么理想的工作是因?yàn)樗麄兏菀诐M足,故選B。 （5）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)最后一段中的The research also suggests the established view that attractive candidates are favored when applying for jobs might be limited to high173。level jobs.可知,有吸引力的求職者更受青睞的觀點(diǎn)可能僅限于高層職位,由此可知,有吸引力的人更適合高層工作與研究結(jié)果相符合,故選A。 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，推理判斷和段落大意三個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇社會(huì)類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細(xì)節(jié)信息，同時(shí)根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行邏輯推理，概括歸納，從而選出正確答案。4．閱讀理解Wele to the 2017 UK Festival Awards The UK Festival Awards amp。 Conference is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, vision and creativity of the nation39。s beloved festival industry. Throughout the day of the event, the Conference invites numerous industry insiders(行家) to discuss the issues most relative to the sector, reviewing its immediate past and portending to the future. The evening39。s Awards present a wide range of honors across categories that are decided via a bination of public voting and professional judgments. Since launching in 2004 it has evolved into a major event at The Roundhouse in London, giving the industry a chance to collectively celebrate and fondly reflect upon the achievements of the past year. With a gourmet dinner, gala awards ceremony and aftershow party, it attracts over 1,000 of the most influential people in the business. Along with its sister events, the UK Festival Conference and the European Festival Awards, The UK Festival Awards amp。 Conference is owned and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent pany founded in the UK. Awards include Best Major, MediumSized and Small Festival, Best Family Festival, Best Overseas Festival, Best Use of New Technology, and of course – Best Toilets. As the festival season is approaching, we thought it39。d be a good time to release our free UK Festival Market Report for 2015 / 2016. We gathered the data in our annual census(人口普查) undertaken in the preparation stage for last year39。s UK Festival Awards. The latest UK Festival Market Report can be downloaded below. Included in the Report is a bunch of related information about festivalgoers: where they39。re from, how they like to purchase music, what they eat, their attitudes towards ticket prices, how receptive they are to different forms of advertising, why they go to festivals in the first place, where they sleep, and much more. We hope you find the information useful. （1）Which phrase is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “portending” in paragraph 2? A.getting downB.adding upC.giving wayD.looking forward（2）What can be inferred from the passage? A.An annual census is conducted and released in the FestivalB.The Festival Awards Ltd, is responsible for not less than three events.C.The gala awards ceremony attracts only influential businessmen.D.Public voting plays a leading role in deciding a variety of festival honors.（3）Where most probably will you see this passage? A.In a magazine.B.In a newspaper.C.On a website.D.In a TV program.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，介紹了the 2017 UK Festival Awards。（1）考查詞義猜測(cè)。根據(jù)第二段中的“Throughout the day of the event, the Conference invites numerous industry insiders(行家) to discuss the issues most relative to the sector, reviewing its immediate past and portending to the future.” 在活動(dòng)的當(dāng)天，會(huì)議邀請(qǐng)了許多業(yè)內(nèi)人士來(lái)討論與該行業(yè)相關(guān)的最重要的問(wèn)題，回顧其過(guò)去的過(guò)去，并展望未來(lái)。根據(jù)reviewing its immediate past 和to the “展望未來(lái)”，故選D。（2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段“Along with its sister events, the UK Festival Conference and the European Festival Awards, The UK Festival Awards amp。 Conference is owned and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent pany founded in the UK.”和第五段中的“Awards include Best Major, MediumSized and Small Festival, Best Family Festival, Best Overseas Festival, Best Use of New Technology, and of course – Best Toilets.”可知，The Festival Awards Ltd負(fù)責(zé)不少于三項(xiàng)活動(dòng)。故選B。（3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段中的“The latest UK Festival Market Report can be downloaded below.”可知，這篇文章最有可能來(lái)自一個(gè)網(wǎng)址。故選C?！军c(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及詞義猜測(cè)和推理判斷兩個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，要求考生根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進(jìn)行推理，歸納，從而選出正確答案。5．閱讀短文，從短文后每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。 Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: gametime cheerleading and petitive cheerleading. Gametime cheerleaders39。 main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, petitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a petitive sport. Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻騰) ability. It39。s a very mon thing for gymnasts, so it39。s easy for them to go into petitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the fliers are thrown in the air, held by bases in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates. Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That39。s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance. Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be pleted in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid. Another reason for the fact that petitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has m