B.The party guests took Merlin for a fool.

C.Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.

D.Merlin got himself into trouble.

提示:归纳总结题。这段叙述的是"Merlin成功地拉着小提琴滑进屋子",可不巧的是:他又遇到了意想不到的麻烦--撞碎挂在墙上的镜子。故选C项。

答案:C

　　(2015湖北,E)

　　Science has a lot of uses.It can uncover laws of nature,cure diseases,make bombs,and help bridges to stand up.Indeed science is so good at what it does that there's always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful.David Brooks,author of The Social Animal:The Hidden Sources of Love,Character,and Achievement,appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.

　　Brooks gained fame for several books.His latest book The Social Animal,however,is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books.It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics.The book focuses on big questions:What has science revealed about human nature?What are the sources of character?And why are some people happy and successful while others aren't?

　　To answer these questions,Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines(学科).Considering this,you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts.But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的),and perhaps unfortunate,way.Instead of introducing scientific theories,he tells a story,within which he tries to make his points,perhaps in order to keep the reader's attention.So as Harold and Erica,the hero and heroine in his story,live through childhood,we hear about the science of child development,and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction.Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.

　　On the whole,Brooks's story is acceptable if uninspired.As one would expect,his writing is mostly clear and,to be fair,some chapters stand out above the rest.I enjoyed,for instance,the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own.While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters,the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere.These problems partly involve Brooks's attempt to translate his tale into science.

5.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to 　　　.

A.illustrate where science can be applied

B.demonstrate the value of Brooks's new book

C.remind the reader of the importance of science

D.explain why many writers use science in their works

提示:推理判断题。根据文章第一段最后一句"...appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation."可知,许多作家都抵挡不住将科学引入作品中的诱惑。故选D项。

答案:D

6.According to the author,which of the following could be a strength of the book?

A.Its strong basis.

B.Its convincing points.

C.Its clear writing.

D.Its memorable characters.

提示:推理判断题。根据文章第三段内容可知,他的作品不是单纯地介绍科学理论,而是阐述个人观点以引起读者的注意,并且写作思路清晰。故选C项。

答案:C

7.What is the author's general attitude towards the book?

A.Contradictory.

B.Supportive.

C.Cautious.

D.Critical.

提示:观点态度题。根据文章最后一段第一句句意"总体说来,布鲁克斯的作品若是说它单调缺乏灵感还是可以接受的。"可知,作者对他的这部作品并不看好,持批评态度。故选D项。

答案:D