名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题中（集锦20篇）
名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题（中）
Text 3
Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal. But one insidious form continues to thrive: alphabetism. This, for those as yet unaware of such a disadvantage, refers to discrimination against those whose surnames begin with a letter in the lower half of the alphabet.
It has long been known that a taxi firm called AAAA cars has a big advantage over Zodiac cars when customers thumb through their phone directories. Less well known is the advantage that Adam Abbott has in life over ZoZysman. English names are fairly evenly spread between the halves of the alphabet. Yet a suspiciously large number of top people have surnames beginning with letters between A and K.
Thus the American president and vice-president have surnames starting with B and C respectively; and 26 of George Bush's predecessors (including his father) had surnames in the first half of the alphabet against just 16 in the second half. Even more striking, six of the seven heads of government of the G7 rich countries are alphabetically advantaged (Berlusconi, Blair, Bush, Chirac, Chretien and Koizumi). The world's three top central bankers (Greenspan, Duisenberg and Hayami) are all close to the top of the alphabet, even if one of them really uses Japanese characters. As are the world's five richest men (Gates, Buffett, Allen, Ellison and Albrecht).
Can this merely be coincidence? One theory, dreamt up in all the spare time enjoyed by the alphabetically disadvantaged, is that the rot sets in early. At the start of the first year in infant school, teachers seat pupils alphabetically from the front, to make it easier to remember their names. So short-sighted Zysman junior gets stuck in the back row, and is rarely asked the improving questions posed by those insensitive teachers. At the time the alphabetically disadvantaged may think they have had a lucky escape. Yet the result may be worse qualifications, because they get less individual attention, as well as less confidence in speaking publicly.
The humiliation continues. At university graduation ceremonies, the ABCs proudly get their awards first; by the time they reach the Zysmans most people are literally having a ZZZ. Shortlists for job interviews, election ballot papers, lists of conference speakers and attendees: all tend to be drawn up alphabetically, and their recipients lose interest as they plough through them.
46.What does the author intend to illustrate with AAAA cars and Zodiac cars?
[A] A kind of overlooked inequality.
[B] A type of conspicuous bias.
[C] A type of personal prejudice.
[D] A kind of brand discrimination.
47.What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?
[A] In both East and West, names are essential to success.
[B] The alphabet is to blame for the failure of ZoZysman.
[C] Customers often pay a lot of attention to companies' names.
[D] Some form of discrimination is too subtle to recognize.
48.The 4th paragraph suggests that
[A] questions are often put to the more intelligent students.
[B] alphabetically disadvantaged students often escape from class.
[C] teachers should pay attention to all of their students.
[D] students should be seated according to their eyesight.
49.What does the author mean by “most people are literally having a ZZZ” (Lines 2-3, Paragraph 5)?
[A] They are getting impatient.
[B] They are noisily dozing off.
[C] They are feeling humiliated.
[D] They are busy with word puzzles.
50.Which of the following is true according to the text?
[A] People with surnames beginning with N to Z are often ill-treated.
[B] VIPs in the Western world gain a great deal from alphabetism.
[C] The campaign to eliminate alphabetism still has a long way to go.
[D] Putting things alphabetically may lead to unintentional bias.
Text 4
When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn't cutting, filing or polishing as many nails as she'd like to, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the softening economy. “I’m a good economic indicator,” she says. “I provide a service that people can do without when they’re concerned about saving some dollars.” So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard’s department store near her suburban Cleveland home, instead of Neiman Marcus. “I don’t know if other clients are going to abandon me, too,” she says.
Even before Alan Greenspan’s admission that America’s red-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year’s pace. But don’t sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only mildly concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy’s long-term prospects even as they do some modest belt-tightening.
Consumers say they’re not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, “there’s a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses,” says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. “Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three,” says John Tealdi, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.
Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn’t mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too Getting a table at Manhattan’s hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.
51.By “Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet” (Line 1, Paragraph 1). The author means
[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business.
[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work.
[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit.
[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation.
52.How do the public feel about the current economic situation?
[A] Optimistic. [B] Confused.
[C] Carefree.[D] Panicked.
53.When mentioning “the $4 million to $10 million range” (Lines 3-4,Paragraph 3), the author is talking about
[A] gold market. [B] real estate.
[C] stock exchange. [D]venture investment.
54.Why can many people see “silver linings” to the economic slowdown?
[A] They would benefit in certain ways.
[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.
[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.
[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.
55.To which of the following is the author likely to agree?
[A] A new boom, on the horizon.
[B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.
[C] Caution all right, panic not.
[D] The more ventures, the more chances.
Text 5
It is said that in England death is pressing, in Canada inevitable and in California optional. Small wonder. Americans' life expect
篇2：名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题下
名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题（下）
Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay in about 160-200 words. Your essay should
1) describe the picture,
2) interpret its meaning, and,
3) give your comments on the phenomenon.
Sample
Nowadays a considerable number of people, especially the young, become obsessed with romance on the Internet. According to a recent survey, nearly half of our young people have experienced the so-called cyber romance or have shown great interest in it. The cartoon shows a young man is sitting in front of his computer and imagining his ideal girl on the other end of the line. This phenomenon is quite common among young people.
Why does it occur? In the first place, due to personal limitations, it’s hard to find ideal love. In the second place, pressure from careers has deprived them of many chances of communication. They can’t afford enough time to foster emotion. On the other hand, they insist on perfect love. As a result, they turn to Internet, the virtual world, for their dream. Cyber love seems lighter, more exciting and romantic to them.
However, cyber love is far from perfect. In fact, it’s full of dangers and risks. Cheating on personal information frequently happens. In the end, you may presumably be disappointed to find the handsome young man of high rank you love a jobless person of fifty, or a beautiful lady of twenty an ugly mother of three children. To make matters worse, it’s reported that cyber love contributes to many criminal cases.
Cyber love is, after all, a form of fantasy. You are indulged in an illusion. Your beloved girl is created out of your own imagination. You idealize her and admire her. But that’s quite illusive rather than realistic. Conclusively, people should develop a rational attitude towards it to avoid any undesirable consequence.
A. Study the following graphs carefully and write an essay in at least 150 words.
B. Your essay must be written neatly on ANSWER SHEET Ⅱ.
C. Your essay should cover these three points:
l. effect of the country's growing human population on its wildlife
2. possible reason for the effect
3. your suggestion for wildlife protection
Sample
From the graphs, we can come to a conclusion that, with the growth of human population, the number of species has decreased sharply, and some species have even vanished from our planet.
Why does this phenomenon appear? I think there are several reasons. At the beginning, with the rapid growth of population, more and more people came to live where many wild species have been living. So these species have to move. Some of them probably cannot adapt to the new environment and die. What’s more, although many people may regard the wildlife as their friends, others may not think so. They capture wild animals and sell them in order to make money. Last but not the least, with the development of the industry, the natural balance has been destroyed. So some of the wildlife become homeless and extinct.
In order to protect the wildlife, I have some suggestions. First, the governments should make laws to prevent them from being caught and killed. Second, people should be educated to love the nature and safeguard the wildlife. Third, we should take practical actions to defend our living environment.
Useful Sentences
1. As we can see clearly from the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/statistics/table, great changes have been taking place in the habit of eating in our country.
As can be seen clearly from the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, many people are going abroad to study for a master degree.
2. As is indicated/shown in the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, Internet is changing people’s views on getting information.
3. According to the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table given above, we can see that the population in the world is growing fast.
According to the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table given above, we can come to the conclusion that a bright future is waiting for us.
According to the information provided by the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, we can see clearly that the environment will become worse and worse if we don’t take immediate actions.
4. A close look at the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table reveals that the situation there is improving.
5. From the information presented in the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, it is possible to see that …
6. It can be seen from the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, …
It has been shown from the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, …
It can be concluded from the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table, …
7. The chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table conveys the message that …
The chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table demonstrates/ indicates/reveals/shows that …
The chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table tells us that …
8. There is/was a/an dramatic/large/marked/rapid/sharp/slight/steady decline/decrease/drop/fall/reduction
increase/rise in the chart/diagram/figure/graph/picture/ statistics/table.
9. The figure/rate decreases/drops/falls/reduces/increases/rises sharply, from…up to…, there are some important reasons for this.
10. The reason why the figure/rate decreases/drops/falls/reduces/increases/rises sharply is that …
11. As is described in the cartoon, the hen commits herself to lay eggs which are round without any angles and corner.
12. Although the picture is simple, the symbolic meaning is profound.
13. The purpose of the cartoon is to tell us that knowledge is power.
14. As a matter of the fact, there are many examples existing in our society, as illustrated in the cartoon.
15. Through the cartoon, the drawer intends to inform us that the environment is becoming worse and worse.
16. In the cartoon, a student attempts to pass the exam by employing a ringer. More and more similar events have been heard or reported via media, e.g. newspapers, the Internet and the bulletin boards.
Part A
51. Directions:
Two months ago you got a job as an editor for the magazine Designs & fashions. But now you find that the word is not what you expected. You decide to quit. Write a letter to your boss, Mr. Wang, telling him your decision stating your reason(s), and making an apology.
Write your letter with no less than 100 words. Write it neatly on ANSWER SHEET2. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter, use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address. (10 points)
小作文范文：
Dear Mr. Wang,
I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from my current position due to some factors involved which I can't stand.
First of all, the salary has proven to be much lower than you promised at the time I took up the job, and I have a large family to support. What's more, a period of experience here shows to me that my personality doesn't agree with the relational demands between colleagues. Most importantly, I feelrather disappointed and left out on the job itself because in the past two months I was never given any really important responsibility.
I honestly hope that you can approve of my requirement for resignation. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
Part A
51. Directions:
You want to contribute to Project Hope by offering financial aid to a child in a remote area. Write a letter to the depa
篇3：名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题上
名师：09考研英语阅读理解及作文点题（上）
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While still catching-up to men in some spheres of modern life, women appear to be way ahead in at least one undesirable category. Women are particularly susceptible to developing depression and anxiety disorders in response to stress compared to men, according to Dr. Yehuda, chief psychiatrist at New York’s Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
Studies of both animals and humans have shown that sex hormones somehow affects the stress response, causing females under stress to produce more of the trigger chemicals than do males under the same conditions. In several of the studies, when stressed-out female rats had their ovaries (the female reproductive organs) removed, their chemical responses became equal to those of the males.
Adding to a woman’s increased dose of stress chemicals, are her increased opportunities for stress. It’s not necessarily that women don’t cope as well. It’s just that they have so much more to cope with, says Dr. Yehuda. Their capacity for tolerating stress may even be greater than men’s, she observes, It’s just that they’re dealing with so many more things that they become worn out from it more visibly and sooner.
Dr. Yehuda notes another difference between the sexes. I think that the kinds of things that women are exposed to tend to be in more of a chronic or repeated nature. Men go to war and are exposed to combat stress. Men are exposed to more acts of random physical violence. The kinds of interpersonal violence that women are exposed to tend to be in domestic situations, by, unfortunately, parents or other family numbers, and they tend not to be one-shot deals. The wear-and-tear that comes from these longer relationships can be quite devastating.
Adeline Alvarez married at 18 and gave birth to a son, but had determined to finish college. I struggled a lot to get the college degree. I was living in so much frustration that that was my escape, to go to school, and get ahead and do better. Later her marriage ended and she became a single mother. It’s the hardest thing to take care of a teenager, have a job, pay the rent, pay the car payment, and pay the debt. I lived from paycheck to paycheck.
Not everyone experiences the kinds of severe chronic stresses Alvarez describes. But most women today are coping with a lot of obligations, with few breaks, and feeling the strain. Alvarez’s experience demonstrates the importance of finding ways to diffuse stress before it threatens your health and your ability to function.
21. Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?
[A] Women are biologically more vulnerable to stress.
[B] Women are still suffering much stress caused by men.
[C] Women are more experienced than men in coping with stress.
[D] Men and women show different inclinations when faced with stress.
22. Dr. Yehuda’s research suggests that women
[A] need extra doses of chemicals to handle stress.[B] have limited capacity for tolerating stress.
[C] are more capable of avoiding stress.[D] are exposed to more stress.
23. According to Paragraph 4, the stress women confront tends to be
[A] domestic and temporary.[B] irregular and violent.
[C] durable and frequent.[D] trivial and random.
24. The sentence “I lived from paycheck to paycheck.” (Line 6, Para. 5) shows that
[A] Alvarez cared about nothing but making money.
[B] Alvarez’s salary barely covered her household expenses.
[C] Alvarez got paychecks from different jobs.
[D] Alvarez paid practically everything by check.
25. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
[A] Strain of Stress: No Way Out?[B] Responses to Stress: Gender Difference
[C] Stress Analysis: What Chemicals Say[D] Gender Inequality: Women Under Stress
Text 2
It used to be so straightforward. A team of researchers working together in the laboratory would submit the results of their research to a journal. A journal editor would then remove the authors names and affiliations from the paper and send it to their peers for review. Depending on the comments received, the editor would accept the paper for publication or decline it. Copyright rested with the journal publisher, and researchers seeking knowledge of the results would have to subscribe to the journal.
No longer. The Internet and pressure from funding agencies, who are questioning why commercial publishers are making money from government-funded research by restricting access to it―is making access to scientific results a reality. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has just issued a report describing the far-reaching consequences of this. The report, by John Houghton of Victoria University in Australia and Graham Vickery of the OECD, makes heavy reading for publishers who have, so far, made handsome profits. But it goes further than that. It signals a change in what has, until now, been a key element of scientific endeavor.
The value of knowledge and the return on the public investment in research depends, in part, upon wide distribution and ready access. It is big business. In America, the core scientific publishing market is estimated at between $7 billion and $11 billion. The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers says that there are more than 2,000 publishers worldwide specializing in these subjects. They publish more than 1.2 million articles each year in some 16,000 journals.
This is now changing. According to the OECD report, some 75% of scholarly journals are now online. Entirely new business models are emerging; three main ones were identified by the report’s authors. There is the so-called big deal, where institutional subscribers pay for access to a collection of online journal titles through site-licensing agreements. There is open-access publishing, typically supported by asking the author (or his employer) to pay for the paper to be published. Finally, there are open-access archives, where organizations such as universities or international laboratories support institutional repositories. Other models exist that are hybrids of these three, such as delayed open-access, where journals allow only subscribers to read a paper for the first six months, before making it freely available to everyone who wishes to see it. All this could change the traditional form of the peer-review process, at least for the publication of papers.
26. In the first paragraph, the author discusses
[A] the background information of journal editing.
[B] the publication routine of laboratory reports.
[C] the relations of authors with journal publishers.
[D] the traditional process of journal publication.
27. Which of the following is true of the OECD report?
[A] It criticizes government-funded research.
[B] It introduces an effective means of publication.
[C] It upsets profit-making journal publishers.
[D] It benefits scientific research considerably.
28. According to the text, online publication is significant in that
[A] it provides an easier access to scientific results.
[B] it brings huge profits to scientific researchers.
[C] it emphasizes the crucial role of scientific knowledge.
[D] it facilitates public investment in scientific research.
29. With the open-access publishing model, the author of a paper is required to
[A] cover the cost of its publication. [B] subscribe to the journal publishing it.
[C] allow other online journals to use it freely.[D] complete the peer-review before submission.
30. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
[A] The Internet is posing a threat to publi
篇4：名师指引考研英语阅读理解
名师指引考研英语阅读理解
[中国大学网 ]即将步入十月，考研复习也进入了一个攻坚阶段。目前看来，整个的命题趋势更注重学生的综合能力了，国家教委命题人都是中年海归派，他们带有一种强烈的国际气息，因此题的内容与国际接轨接得特别好。以前我们四、六级考试，考研考试出的题都是很久很久以前的东西，经典的东西拿出来考。现在不一样了，我们每篇文章都像《Nature》、《财富》这样的杂志一样，就是新登上的文章我们拿过来就考，而且考的不是网络的，就是经济学的，要不就是股票的。所以提醒大家做阅读材料的时候，首先要读前三句：如果这篇文章比较新，建议大家去做。如果这篇文章如果读起来是莎士比亚年代的东西，建议放弃。还有一块是写作，如果说写作有变化，就是实用性更强，和现实联系更紧密了。而不是以前论一本书，说书是你的好朋友，写我的父亲、母亲。现在要考的都是实际的东西。比如网络问题、明星崇拜问题等。注意强化词汇及语法基础
考研英语是在语言实力上的比拼。词汇和语法上如果漏洞百出必然影响考试得分，而一分之差往往又使成千上万的考生名落孙山。因此，复习中词汇和语法要进行专门的强化和突破。大纲要求了5500个考研基本词汇，考生要把它们看作基本常识熟背熟记。除了考试大纲外，所选择的考研词汇书最好有单词的搭配和例句，在记单词的同时把词组和用法同时掌握。应特别注意单词的最后两三种含义，这很有可能成为阅读中的最大障碍。记单词的过程最好分三个阶段：①快速强化阶段：粗略把握单词拼写、读音及大意。②深入了解阶段：文章的主题思想、篇章结构要有所把握；对于主旨题、态度题、细节题要能进行清楚透彻的分析。除了把解题思路推理清楚外，复习中要提高要求，最好能试着把文章进行口头或书面翻译。这样，既加深了对语言和信息的准确把握，又能扩展语法、词汇知识，提高翻译能力。这个工作艰难而漫长，但确实能给阅读实力带来飞跃。当把阅读篇章已经复习得滚瓜烂熟时，适当读一些与考研难度相当的西文报刊，如“Time”，“Business Week”和“Fortune”，进一步拓展词汇和知识面。阅读中所谓的3%超纲词也就不那么可怕了。
/篇5：获取考研英语阅读理解高分关键点
获取考研英语阅读理解高分关键点
相信大多数同学在掌握考研英语词汇的基础上，已经能够掌握考研阅读文章的意思梗概。至于文章里小部分的超纲词汇，那没有必要去浪费太多时间。我们要知道重要的是怎样才能提高阅读的速度，掌握答题的技巧。
阅读有几个问题同学们一直觉得很痛苦：速度跟不上，长难从句搞不懂，选项辨析不清楚。
观点很简单，提高分析速度和加强对选项辨析水平是大家在短短几个月可以做的，而长难从句涉及到语法、句法、结构和实词虚词、连接词等等，这方面的阅读水平不是在这么短时间可以努力的，如果说个人的考研复习很长，建议考生可以把高中英语语法书对照考研英语大纲梳理一遍。如果自己的考研时间有限，建议尽量在复习的时候规避这些语法方面的不足，让答题的经验和技巧帮你争取高分。大家回忆一下平常生活里看英语文章的'经验，如果这篇文章刚好是你所熟悉和习惯的内容，即使比较长的句子比较难的内容，看起来也很舒服，速度肯定有保证。
不要为了做题和为了阅读考试才去读，尤其对于准备时间比较充分的朋友来讲，应该早早就开始逼迫自己每天花十到十五分钟去读一些英语文章，特别是要选一些略带有专业性质的文章，这样可以增加自己的知识面和敏感度，这个过程坚持一两个月后，对加强自己的语感和猜测能力是很有帮助的。
所以要提高阅读速度，首先要逼迫自己有选择地读不同专业不同内容的英语文章，从平时开始，在做题以外的时候自然地去读。当你自然地理解了一篇东西，哪怕是猜测到一些大意。当然，要循序渐进，把自己的时间分几个阶段。前一两个月读比自己当前水平略高一点，读起来稍有点吃力的那一级的文章，当慢慢觉得这档文章读起来速度快了，舒服了，下个月就去读高一级难度的阅读文章，依次类推。在准备期的这段时间甚至都不一定要急着做多少考研阅读题，先打好扎实的阅读基础没坏处的。等到感觉自己的速度好象有了一定进步的时候，包括词汇也有了一定进展时，再回到考研的题目上去，你会发现，速度有了保障，等于给了自己比以前更充分的时间去思考选项，成绩肯定有进步。
至于选项辨析的问题，也是一个关键，很多同学文章基本是看懂了，被出题人的选项搞的不懂了，辨不清A和C哪个对，一下决心选C，又怕答案是A，来回犹豫多半错掉。
考研阅读的另外一部分是新题型，把调乱了的文章段落排回正常的顺序，这种题不会有什么技巧可言，就是阅读速度跟得上，有足够的时间理解意思，然后语言感觉好，能发现其中合理的起承转合，感觉出语篇和内容的叙述先后。所以还是回归到前面讲的速度训练上。新题型还有一种是选小标题，毫无疑问，这个是从雅思里学来的题，雅思考这种选段落小标题已经好多年了，要训练的话，去借一本雅思阅读的题来，只做这种题型，花不了太多时间，但是很有益处的。雅思阅读成型已久，这些模拟题很容易找。
对于一般英语基础语法不是很扎实的考研选手，扩充自己的阅读知识面，加强阅读的量，改善阅读的习惯，提高阅读的速度。这样就可以在考研中争取最多的分数！这样可以使得整体的英语考研成绩跻身于名校层次！
篇6：考研英语真题阅读理解试题及名师解析
考研英语真题阅读理解试题及名师解析(28)
Stratford-on-Avon, as we all know, has only one industry－William Shakespeare－but there are two distinctly separate and increasingly hostile branches. There is the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)， which presents superb productions of the plays at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on the Avon. And there are the townsfolk who largely live off the tourists who come, not to see the plays, but to look at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s birthplace and the other sights。
The worthy residents of Stratford doubt that the theatre adds a penny to their revenue. They frankly dislike the RSC’s actors, them with their long hair and beards and sandals and noisiness. It’s all deliciously ironic when you consider that Shakespeare, who earns their living, was himself an actor (with a beard) and did his share of noise -making。
The tourist streams are not entirely separate. The sightseers who come by bus―and often take in Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace on the side―don’t usually see the plays, and some of them are even surprised to find a theatre in Stratford. However, the playgoers do manage a little sight-seeing along with their playgoing. It is the playgoers, the RSC contends, who bring in much of the town’s revenue because they spend the night (some of them four or five nights) pouring cash into the hotels and restaurants. The sightseers can take in everything and get out of town by nightfall。
The townsfolk don’t see it this way and local council does not contribute directly to the subsidy of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford cries poor traditionally. Nevertheless every hotel in town seems to be adding a new wing or cocktail lounge. Hilton is building its own hotel there, which you may be sure will be decorated with Hamlet Hamburger Bars, the Lear Lounge, the Banquo Banqueting Room, and so forth, and will be very expensive。
Anyway, the townsfolk can’t understand why the Royal Shakespeare Company needs a subsidy. (The theatre has broken attendance records for three years in a row. Last year its 1,431 seats were 94 per cent occupied all year long and this year they’ll do better。) The reason, of course, is that costs have rocketed and ticket prices have stayed low。
It would be a shame to raise prices too much because it would drive away the young people who are Stratford’s most attractive clientele. They come entirely for the plays, not the sights. They all seem to look alike (though they come from all over) ― lean, pointed, dedicated faces, wearing jeans and sandals, eating their buns and bedding down for the night on the flagstones outside the theatre to buy the 20 seats and 80 standing-room tickets held for the sleepers and sold to them when the box office opens at 10:30 a.m。
26. From the first two paragraphs , we learn that
[A] the townsfolk deny the RSC ’ s contribution to the town’s revenue。
[B] the actors of the RSC imitate Shakespeare on and off stage。.
[C] the two branches of the RSC are not on good terms。
[D] the townsfolk earn little from tourism。
27. It can be inferred from Para 3 that
[A] the sightseers cannot visit the Castle and the Palace separately。
[B] the playgoers spend more money than the sightseers。
[C] the sightseers do more shopping than the playgoers。
[D] the playgoers go to no other places in town than the theater。
28. By saying “Stratford cries poor traditionally” (Line 2, Paragraph 4)， the author implies that
[A] Stratford cannot afford the expansion projects。
[B] Stratford has long been in financial difficulties。
[C] the town is not really short of money。
[D] the townsfolk used to be poorly paid。
29. According to the townsfolk, the RSC deserves no subsidy because
[A] ticket prices can be raised to cover the spending。
[B] the company is financially ill-managed。
[C] the behavior of the actors is not socially acceptable。
[D] the theatre attendance is on the rise。
30. From the text we can conclude that the author
[A] is supportive of both sides。
[B] favors the townsfolk’s view。
[C] takes a detached attitude。
[D] is sympathetic to the RSC。
名师解析
26. From the first two paragraphs, we learn that 从前两段，我们可以得知
[A] the townsfolk deny the RSC ’s contribution to the town’s revenue。
镇上的人否认皇家莎士比亚剧院公司对小镇的收入有什么贡献。
[B] the actors of the RSC imitate Shakespeare on and off stage。
皇家莎士比亚剧院公司的演员台上台下都模仿莎士比亚。
[C] the two branches of the RSC are not on good terms。
皇家莎士比亚剧院公司的两个分支相处不融洽。
[D] the townsfolk earn little from tourism。
镇上的人从旅游业中没有挣到什么钱。
