2014届高考英语阅读理解基础极品训练题：11（含答案）.docVIP

2014高考英语阅读理解基础极品训练题（11）及答案 阅读理解-------C “Opinion” is a word that is used carelessly today. It is used to refer to matters of taste, belief, and judgment. This inaccurate use would probably cause little confusion if people didn’t attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it. “I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours,’’ and ‘‘Everyone’s entitled to his opinion,’’ are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another’s opinion is likely to be branded intolerant. Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another’s opinion? It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend ‘‘What do you think of the new Ford cars?” And he may reply, “In my opinion, they’re ugly.” In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it’s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, ‘‘It’s pointless to argue about matters of taste. 8. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author? A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion. B. Free expression of opinions always leads to confusion. C. Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions. D. Casual use of the word “opinion” often brings about quarrels. 9. According to the author, who of the following would be labeled as intolerant? A. Someone who turns a deaf ear to others’ opinions. B. Someone who can’t put up with others’ tastes. C. Someone who values only their own opinions. D. Someone whose opinion harms other people. 10. The new Ford cars are cited as an example to show that ________. A. it is foolish to criticize a famous brand B. one should not always agree to others’ opinions C. personal tastes are not something to be challenged D. it is unwise to express one’s likes and dislikes in public 11. Considered judgment is different from personal preference in that ________. A. it