September 25, 2011
（一）
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。
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality （个性）, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general（将军）． 71
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的）clothes．People expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform． 72 Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform．What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity（职业身份）than to step out of uniform?
73 They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes．
Among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them．Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement． 74
75 Though they are long-lasting, often their initial（最初的）expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes．Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes．
A．Americans think highly of uniforms．
B．Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
C．When people wear the same uniforms, they are likely to think, speak, and act similarly
on the job at least．
D．Uniforms also have many practical good points. E．Some practical problems with uniforms arise．
F．The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one
who appears in civilian clothes．
G．People's identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms.
（二）
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。
高三英语“七选五”阅读（二） Page 1 of 2
We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job． 71____
So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified．You get nervous, you forget what you
want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience．Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over．I’m just not good at public speaking．I hope I never have to do that again．”
Cheep up! 72 Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making．Ask
yourself the purpose of your speech．What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject．Spend plenty of your time doing your research．Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow．Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly． 73 Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them．Treat your audience with respect．They will appreciate your thoughtfulness．
Just remember：Be prepared．Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion． Be
brief． 74 And be yourself．Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience．
If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public
speaking．In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 75___
A．It doesn’t have to be that bad．
B．Take several deep breaths after your speech．
C．This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech． D．Say what you have to say and then stop． E．Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with． F．Never forget your audience． G．Give it a try and see what happens．
高三英语“七选五”阅读（二） Page 2 of 2
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