Question

8．For many people，history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry，biology，business，marketing，etc．（16）FBelow are a few reasons why it's crucial that today's people continue to learn about the past．
Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding．
Who they are（17）GFor this reason，it's extremely important to learn history in order to understand why people are the way that they are．
    Through history classes，you can experience a shift in the way you think．（18）CIt's important to developing minds to be able to consider problems from different angles．Finally，this shift can improve your ability to analyze and understand situations，to make educated decisions and to learn how to weigh the consequences related to each choice before you．
（19）DThe idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth．From wars to fashion to political trends，historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past．By having a deep understanding of what happened in the past，today's people can better prepare for brighter futures by making the right decisions-instead of repeating old mistakes．
    Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-paying job．In fact，students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers，business owners，think tank （智囊團(tuán)） members，educators，leaders in historical organizations，writers and so on．（20）A

A．Whichever you take，it can provide a comfortable life．
B．Learning about history can change how you think．
C．That means you look at things from a new point of view．
D．Learning from the past prevents future mistakes．
E．The key to enjoying the study of history is to find classes that interest you．
F．But the truth is that studying history is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future．
G．History has shaped cultures，attitudes and social structures； it has shaped the world and its citizens．

Answer 1

分析 文章講述了歷史的重要性，建議我們學(xué)習(xí)歷史可以獲得很都好處，也給你帶來高收入的工作．

解答 FGCDA
16．F 細(xì)節(jié)題．根據(jù)前句的內(nèi)容For many people，history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry，biology，business，marketing對于很多人來說，歷史課被當(dāng)做僅僅是要求在化學(xué)、生物等學(xué)科上獲得要求，但事實情況并非如此，故選F．
17．G 推理題．從For this reason，it's extremely important to learn history in order to understand why people are the way that they are．學(xué)習(xí)歷史很重要，讓我們明白為什么人們會成為現(xiàn)在的人，故歷史塑造文化、態(tài)度等．
18．C 細(xì)節(jié)題．根據(jù)前句Through history classes，you can experience a shift in the way you think通過歷史，可以改變你思考的方式，故選C．
19．D 概括題．根據(jù)該段的內(nèi)容可知，從歷史學(xué)習(xí)到很多經(jīng)驗，可以讓你避免重復(fù)犯的錯誤，故選D．
20．A 細(xì)節(jié)題．通過最后一段的第一句話Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-paying job很多人不相信歷史可以帶來很多高收入工作，如：律師、教育家等，不管哪一個都給你提供舒適的生活，故選A．

點評 考察學(xué)生的推理判斷能力和聯(lián)系上下文的能力，在做推理判斷題不要以個人的主觀想象代替文章的事實，要根據(jù)文章事實進(jìn)行合乎邏輯的推理判斷．此類的填空題一定要聯(lián)系上下文，根據(jù)上下文的內(nèi)容加上自己的理解，再作出正確的判斷．