【正文】 ety of musical acpaniments, including piano and violin. It includes some classic silent movies. If you want to see them all, you can buy a festival pass.May 29 to June 1。 Here39?！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。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B。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。根據(jù)reviewing its immediate past 和to the “展望未來(lái)”，故選D。（1）考查詞義猜測(cè)。D.C.B.Public voting plays a leading role in deciding a variety of festival honors.（3）Where most probably will you see this passage? A.The Festival Awards Ltd, is responsible for not less than three events.C.looking forward（2）What can be inferred from the passage? A.C.adding up We hope you find the information useful. （1）Which phrase is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “portending” in paragraph 2? A. Included in the Report is a bunch of related information about festivalgoers: where they39。 undertaken in the preparation stage for last year39。 As the festival season is approaching, we thought it39。 Conference is owned and produced by Festival Awards Ltd, an independent pany founded in the UK. With a gourmet dinner, gala awards ceremony and aftershow party, it attracts over 1,000 of the most influential people in the business. 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。 Conference is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, vision and creativity of the nation39。4．閱讀理解Wele to the 2017 UK Festival Awards故選D。 （3）考查主旨大意。根據(jù)第四段中的“These numbers can only increase as the day gains further recognition.”可以推斷出,到目前為止在世界上慶祝Giving Tuesday還不夠普遍。故選A。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。where we should donate funds to benefit other peopleD.why we need to volunteer in our local munityB.t been universally accepted in the world so farD.the University of Michigan thought it challenging to get donationsC.. A.To encourage people to donate organs for patients.（2）It can be inferred from the text that To promote sales of the holiday shopping season.C.s assisting a family member with chores or helping a neighbor with yard work.（1）Why is Giving Tuesday started? A. Giving Tuesday is not just a US phenomenon, but a global movement. In 2016, 98 countries participated in the event, raising $177 million, a 44% increase over 2015, when 71 nations collected $ million. These numbers can only increase as the day gains further recognition. That same year, the Cleveland Library and the Pratt Library in Baltimore peted to see who could encourage more donations. While the Pratt Library won with a $41,000 acquisition, the Cleveland Library was able to raise a fairly large amount for its programs as well. In 2016, the University of Michigan encouraged students and friends to donate to hourly challenges. They raised an amazing $ million! The university hopes to recreate the magic this year, with a virtual celebration to mark the institution39。 While Black Friday and Cyber Monday help start the holiday shopping season, Giving Tuesday, which will be observed on November 28, attempts to inspire the season of giving. Now in its sixth year, the charitable(慈善的)day uses the power of social media to encourage organizations and individuals to donate funds or resources to worthy causes. Its mission is to bring positive change to munities through giving. 【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。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。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。根據(jù)第四段中的The less desirable jobs included a warehouse worker, housekeeper, customer service representative及participants were significantly less likely to hire the attractive candidate for the 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。根據(jù)第三段內(nèi)容,特別是Participants were shown photos of two potential job candidates, one attractive and the other unattractive.可知,本段主要介紹了研究人員對(duì)吸引力和求職之間的關(guān)系的實(shí)驗(yàn)過(guò)程,故選C。根據(jù)第二段中的For the most part good looks is a blessing.可知,在很大程度上,美貌是一種福氣,由此可知,人們普遍認(rèn)為有吸引力是一種福氣,故選B。Less attractive people can easily get highly paid if they work hard.【答案】 （1）B（2）C（3）C（4）B（5）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說(shuō)明文,介紹了吸引力和求職之間的關(guān)系。level jobs.C.level jobs.B.Because they will want better outes.（5）Which of the following agrees with the research? A.Because they will be more satisfied.C.an IT elite（4）Why are less attractive applicants preferred for less desirable jobs? A.C.a project directorlooking graduate may have an advantage when applying for _______. A.The process of the experiment.D.The participants of the experiment.B.it is not important.D.It is a disadvantage.B. The research also suggests the established view that attractive candidates are favored when applying for jobs might be limited to high173。author Dr Madan Pillutla said, It is interesting that decision makers consider others39。 The less desirable jobs included a warehouse worker, housekeeper, customer service representative and the more desirable jobs included things like a manager, project director, IT elite(精英). In all experiments where they were asked, participants were significantly less l