For many people,history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry,biology,business,marketing,etc.　1　 Below are a few reasons why it's crucial that today's people continue to learn about the past.

　　Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding who they are.　2　 For this reason,it's extremely important to learn history in order to understand why people are the way that they are.

　　Through history classes,you can experience a shift in the way you think.　3　

　　It's important to develop minds to be able to consider problems from different angles.Finally,this shift can improve your ability to analyze and understand situations,to make educated decisions and to learn how to weigh the consequences related to each choice before you.

　　　4　 The idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth.From wars to fashion to political trends,historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past.By having a deep understanding of what happened in the past,today's people can better prepare for brighter futures by making the right decisions-instead of repeating old mistakes.

　　Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-paying job.In fact,students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers,business owners,think tank (智囊团) members,educators,leaders in historical organizations,writers and so on.　5　

A.Whichever you take,it can provide a comfortable life.

B.Learning about history can change how you think.

C.That means you look at things from a new point of view.

D.Learning from the past prevents future mistakes.

E.The key to enjoying the study of history is to find classes that interest you.

F.But the truth is that studying history is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future.

G.History has shaped cultures,attitudes and social structures;it has shaped the world and its citizens.

答案：

Ⅰ.【解题导语】本文为记叙文。作者为三岁的女儿举办了一场别开生面的生日聚会。

1.A　推理判断题。由第一段的最后一句可知,全家刚看过新版电影《灰姑娘》并且大家都喜欢这部电影,因此作者认为以灰姑娘为主题的生日聚会不失为一个不错的选择;由此可推知,生日聚会主题的灵感来源于一部电影。

2.D　细节理解题。由第五段以及最后一段的第六句可知,作者认为,聚会的食物应该有创意。

3.C　段落大意题。本段谈论的是作者对举办一场难忘聚会的建议。

Ⅱ.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者主要解释了自己认为历史课很重要的原因。

1.F　上文提到,有很多人认为,历史课只是获得其他专业的学位的要求而已,而F项意为"但是事实上,学习历史是为一个成功的未来做好准备的极佳途径",与上文形成转折关系,引出了作者自己的观点,并与下文作者提出的历史很重要的几点原因相呼应,符合语境。故选F项。

2.G　下文提到,正因为如此,为了理解人类的行为方式,学习历史是极其重要的,而G项意为"历史塑造了文化、态度和社会结构,它还塑造了整个世界和其中的居民"