单选题 {{B}}Directions:{{/B}} Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each
numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)
There{{U}} (1) {{/U}}not one
type of reading but several according to your reasons for reading. To read
carefully, you have to{{U}} (2) {{/U}}your reading speed and
technique{{U}} (3) {{/U}}your aim{{U}} (4) {{/U}}reading.
Skimming is a technique necessary for quick and efficient reading.
When skimming, you{{U}} (5) {{/U}}the reading{{U}} (6)
{{/U}}quickly in order to get the{{U}} (7) {{/U}}of it, to know how
it is organized,{{U}} (8) {{/U}}an idea of the tone or the intention of
the writer. Skimming is{{U}} (9) {{/U}}an activity which{{U}} (10)
{{/U}}an overall view of the text and{{U}} (11) {{/U}}a definite
reading competence. Skimming doesn't need reading all the
material, but it doesn't mean that it is an{{U}} (12) {{/U}}skill for
the lazy, because it need a high degree of alertness and
concentration. When you read, you usually start with{{U}}
(13) {{/U}}understanding and move towards detailed understanding
rather than working the other way round. But{{U}} (14) {{/U}}is also
used after you have already carefully studied and you need to{{U}} (15)
{{/U}}the major ideas and concepts. In order to be able to
skim quickly and{{U}} (16) {{/U}}through a text, you should know where
to look for what you want. In preview skimming you read the introductory
information, the headings and subheadings, and the summary, if one is
provided.{{U}} (17) {{/U}}this skimming, decide whether to read the
material more thoroughly, and select the appropriate speed{{U}} (18)
{{/U}}you read. The same procedure{{U}} (19)
{{/U}}for preview skimming could also be used to get an overview. Another
method would be to read only key words. This is done by omitting the unnecessary
words, phrases, and sentences. In order to skim efficiently and
fulfill your purpose,{{U}} (20) {{/U}}practice is
necessary.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 做本题时，考生首先要注意时态问题，本文通篇时态是一般现在时，所以可排除[C]、[D]两项。其次空格后面直接接的是one type of reading，根据就近一致原则，谓语动词应该用单数，因此选[A]。