21.George O’s scheme was intended to ____. 細節題。
根據第一題的位置,通過題干中的G.O.’s scheme定位到解題點為首段第二句。Only if the jobless arrive…will they be eligible for benefit.典型的一個條件狀語從句引起的倒裝,同學們只要看懂了這個長難句,便不難在四個選項中找到該scheme的意圖:encourage job seekers active engagement in job seeking.
22.the phrase “to sign on”(L3, P2) means probably means___.詞義題。詞義題對應的大綱要求便是根據上下文推測詞義。Sign on 所在句子為引語“These first few days should be spent looking for work, not looking to sign on.”財政大臣認為無業者應把時間花在找工作上,而不是____.選項中與前文構成轉折關系的最佳選項應為 to register for an allowance from the government。
23. what prompted the chancellor to develop his scheme? 細節題。 此題定位在第二段最后一句,What motivated him,…與題干完美同義替換,故其后內容便是答案 a passion to ensure fairness for tax payers。
24. according to P3, being unemployed makes one feel____.從選項可知為態度題。態度題關鍵要區分四個選項。uneasy不爽的;enraged暴怒的;insulted受辱的;guilty 有罪的,內疚的。縱觀第三段,首句是靈魂。Losting a job is hurting:….與之最為貼切者非uneasy莫屬。
25. To which of the following would the author most probably agree?作為本篇最后一題,對應文章最后一段,需各選項一一對應判斷。與原文同義替換者為 unemployment benefits should not be made conditional。