大学英语(B)专项训练-阅读部分题型二(6).pptVIP

大学英语(B)专项训练-阅读部分题型二(6) * 单项选择文章(6) The residents of 24 Acacia Grove were dissatisfied with the condition of the property, so John Preston called a meeting to discuss things last week. At the meeting John suggested setting up a residents’ committee. Everyone was so worried and angry about the agent’s inactivity that they agreed, and they elected John as chairman of the committee. Many residents said that they were tired of telephoning the agent and tired of complaining about the flats. Although the agent was responsible for the flats, they thought that he didn’t do enough. Therefore John was asked to write to the agent and say that they were disappointed with the management of the flats. The next service payment was due at the end of the month. However, they agreed not to pay it until they were happy with the plans to improve the property. They decided to tell the agent that he must start the work within one month. They all went away very pleased with themselves. 单项选择题目解析(6) 1. Why did John Preston call a meeting last week? A. Because the residents were dissatisfied with the present residents’ committee. B. Because the residents were dissatisfied with the bad management of the flats. C. Because some residents requested to change the present residents’ committee. D. Because he wanted to become Chairman of the committee. 【解析】因果题。从文章的第一句可知答案。故选B。 2. Who elected John as chairman of the committee? A. The agent. B. The residents. C. The committee. D. Acacia Grove. 【解析】细节题。文章的第一段第三句Everyone ... and they elected John as chairman of the committee 回答了这一问题。故选B。 3. What does the word “inactivity” mean in the third sentence in Para. 1? A. Weakness B. Progress C. State D. Lack of actions 【解析】词义题。“activity”是行动或活动，前缀“in”表示对原词的否定。因此，“inactivity”在这儿是是“lack of actions”。故选D。 4. What does the word “due” mean in the first sentence of Para. 2? A. to be paid B. proper C. owed D. large 【解析】词义题。A选项“to be paid”是“支付”，B选项“proper” 是“恰当的/规矩的”，C选项“owed”是“欠”，D选项“large”是“大”。根据文章的内容，只