B. Because they are organizing their thoughts.
C. Because they are not interested in the talking.
D. Because they are waiting for their turn to speak.
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To offer some tips on giving speeches.
B. To call on people to join Toastmasters.
C. To give a general introduction to Toastmasters.
D. To show the benefits of effective speaking skills.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了演讲协会Toastmasters的宗旨、适用人群、培训内容以及培训方法等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的"It was set up in 1924 by Ralph Smedley"可知,演讲会是由Ralph Smedley于1924年创立的,故A项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的"Many times people are waiting for their turn to speak and are not really listening at all."可知,很多时候,人只是在等着轮到他们发言而根本没有认真听演讲,故D项正确。
【3题详解】
文章意图题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了演讲协会Toastmasters的宗旨、适用人群、培训内容以及培训方法,因此推断目的是号召人们加入来提高自己的沟通技巧,故B项正确。
【点睛】文章意图题的难度较大,例如本篇第3题,抓住说明文的文体特点是关键,一般介绍一个组织或课程的说明文的目的就是吸引人们加入其中,通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了演讲协会Toastmasters的宗旨、适用人群、培训内容以及培训方法,因此推断目的是号召人们加入来提高自己的沟通技巧,而不是提高演讲技巧或是展示有效的演讲技巧的好处。故选B项正确。
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