I seem to have forgotten so many things now that Christmas is here.

因为圣诞节的到来，我似乎忘了很多事情。

2．be to do sth.将要做某事

I read in the newspaper today that you are to be(be) the architect for the new Bankstown cinema.

今天我从报纸上了解到，您将成为班克斯敦新电影院的建筑设计师。

3．suggest that sb.(should) do sth.建议某人做某事

So I'd like to suggest that the seats at the back be placed (place) higher than those at the front so that everyone can see the screen easily.

所以我想建议影院后排的座位应该调整得比前排的高，以便每个人都能很容易地看到屏幕。

4．过去分词作后置定语

Of course，there are usually spaces specially reserved(reserve) for disabled and elderly drivers.

当然，通常还得专门为残疾司机和老年司机安排停车场。

Ⅰ.课文判断正(T)误(F)

1．The main purpose of Alice Major writing to Ms L Sanders is to consider the matter of easy use of the cinema by disabled customers.(T)

2．The buttons in the lift should be easy for people in wheelchairs to reach.(T)

3．There should be earphones beside some seats in a special area.(F)

4．There should be toilets for the disabled near the entrance to the cinema.(T)

Ⅱ.课文阅读理解

1．What is the purpose of the first paragraph of the letter?

A．To tell the reader the purpose of the letter.

B．To show the writer's respect for the architect.

C．To show the writer's thanks for the architect's design.

D．To make friends with the architect.

答案　A

2．Which of the following adjectives is NOT used in the passage about the equipment or facilities(设施)?

A．Handy. B．Easy.

C．Convenient. D．Comfortable.

答案　D

3．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "dignity"？

A．Self­respect. B．Pride.