内容正文:
阶段综合检测(二)
(时间:100分钟;满分120分)
第一部分 阅读理解 (共两小节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Podcasts(播客)
The B.S.Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor,the B.S.Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons.Simmons show is in very loose and free form and it's not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me
One of the most popular Programs on National Public Radio,Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me is now available as a podcast.The show is a news program in the form of a game show.Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago,where they are quizzed on the weeks most important and funny news stories.Listeners also get to call in to play different newsrelated games for a prize.
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization.The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes”.Each week,the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life.Past presenters have included writers,comedians,scientists,and even New York City police officers.
Filmspotting
Filmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a mustlisten for any movie fan.The show is focused on movie reviews,but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing.They also discuss and examine the film as an art form.The show doesn't just focus on current movies,either,as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇广告布告类短文。文章主要对四档不同的播客栏目进行了介绍。
1.If you are a police officer,you can take part in .
A.The B.S.Report
B.Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me
C.The Moth
D.Filmspotting
C [细节理解题。根据文章第三档栏目介绍中的最后一句Past presenters have included writers,comedians,scientists,and even New York City police officers.可知,如果你是一名警察,你可能会参与此栏目。]
2.What do The Moth and Filmspotting have in common?
A.They are weekly programs.
B.They are open to e