《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析5》是《9分阅读》系列的新成员,是作者的又一呕心沥血之作。本书的编排特色主要有以下几个方面:
一、2016年-2012年6套雅思阅读真题完整收录。
本书收录了2016年-2012年6套完整的全新雅思阅读真题,“烤鸭”们可通过本书在考前调整好心态,进行适当的训练。
二、各套真题部分添加各个Passage的考试日期。
不同于该系列之前出版的图书,本书首次尝试将各个Passage新考过的日期放置在该题开始,方便考生了解各部分题目的考试日期,了解新的考试动态。
三、“词汇详解”版块顺序调整。
值得一提的是,我们在编写《9分阅读5》这本书时充分考虑到部分读者对于记忆阅读真题词汇的需求,相较以往“词汇详解”中的重点词汇只在“参考译文”原文部分以加粗形式呈现,这次则是将词汇调整至译文之后编排,方便“烤鸭”前后对照记忆。
四、详尽的真题解读与分析,手把手传授经验与技巧。
首先,本书结合题目与原文对每一道阅读题目进行了详细的解读。内容清晰明了,通俗易懂。可帮助“烤鸭”们既知其然又知其所以然。其次,解析中还汇聚了有效的解题思路、方法和技巧,有助于“烤鸭”们从技术层面把握好考试节奏。相信“烤鸭”们在掌握好这些方法、技巧后能更从容地应对雅思阅读考试。总之,“烤鸭”们须细心揣摩,读透吃透,如此才能将书本上的知识化为己用。
五、“《9分阅读》系列出版至今命中题目一览”首次呈现。
鉴于“烤鸭”们对于《9分达人》系列命中率有着强烈的好奇心,本书我们将以阅读系列为例,首次将其命中的日期以表格形式呈现给各位。
适读人群 :雅思考生及英语学习爱好者
《9分阅读》系列出版至今即将迎来第7个年头,我们一步步改进,不断完善,为大家还原出了更多历年雅思考试阅读真题!
时新性
《9分阅读5》收录了2016年-2012年6套全新阅读真题,与官方题库原文高度吻合,与所考题目如出一辙,与标准答案所差无几。相比《剑1》—《11》所收录的那些剑桥雅思考试委员会早已弃之不用的老题或旧题,《9分阅读5》无疑成为了“烤鸭”备考资料!
命中率
值得雅思考生注意的是:雅思题目一旦被收录到《剑桥雅思真题集》系列中,雅思考试委员会便会立即将其从现行题库中剔除。换言之,《剑1》-《剑11》所收录的题目基本不可能在真实考试中再次出现,其命中率几乎为零。而《9分达人》系列所收录的真题仍在现行题库之中,并且自出版以来已屡次在考试中重现。考生若想一窥雅思考试的现行题库,或想在短期内迅速提高分数,《9分阅读5》无疑是“烤鸭”的好选择!
本书特色
《9分阅读》系列出版至今即将迎来第7个年头,从《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析》到《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析5》,我们一步步改进,不断完善,不仅为
大家还原出了更多历年雅思考试阅读真题,总结了雅思阅读各类题型的解题技巧和方法,提供了全面的题目解读和分析,还为广大“烤鸭”们打造了一册又一册的押题宝典!
《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析5》是继《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析4》之后《9分阅读》系列的又一名成员,是作者的又一呕心沥血之作。在本书的创作过
程中,作者投入了大量精力,从细心筛选雅思机经试题并加以还原,到精心编著真题解析、反复打磨,无不体现了作者的细心思量和良苦用心。在历经反复雕琢后,现终
于成熟。我们相信,《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析5》将继续为广大“烤鸭”们的“留学梦”奉献出自己的一份力量,帮助“烤鸭”们进行考前冲刺复习,扩充雅思
阅读词汇储备,找到真实的考场体验,习得精炼的解题方法和技巧,延续《9分阅读》系列的押题神话!
本书的编排特色主要有以下几个方面:
一、2012年-2016年6套雅思阅读真题完整收录。
本书收录了2012年-2016年6套完整的雅思阅读真题,“烤鸭”们可通过本书在考前调整好心态,进行适当的训练。本书所收录的6套阅读真题与《9分达人雅思阅读真
题还原及解析》《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析2》《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析3》《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析4》所收录的真题均不重合。考生可根据自己
的实际情况选做其中的题目,再对照解析部分查漏补缺,巩固已有的知识和经验,加深对雅思考试考点的印象和理解。
二、各套真题部分添加各个Passage的考试日期。
不同于该系列之前出版的图书,本书首次尝试将各个Passage最新考过的日期放置在该题开始,方便考生了解各部分题目的考试日期,了解最新的考试动态。
三、“词汇详解”版块顺序调整。
本书沿用了《9分达人雅思阅读真题还原及解析4》的四大版块,它们分别为:“真题集”“词汇详解”“题目详解”和“参考译文”。其中,“真题集”收录了2012年-2016年6套阅读真题;“词汇详解”汇总了阅读文章中的重难点词汇的释义及相关拓展;“题目详解”则是6套阅读真题的详尽解析。值得一提的是,我们在编写《9分阅读5》这本书时充分考虑到部分读者对于记忆阅读真题词汇的需求,相较以往“词汇详解”中的重点词汇只在“参考译文”原文部分以加粗形式呈现,这次则是将词汇调整至译文之后编排,方便“烤鸭”前后对照记忆。
“词汇详解”部分的使用方法有三:1.正常做完一套题后使用(较为推荐)。“烤鸭”将书中题目当做考前“模考”使用,能够比较直观反映自身真实水平,方便对做真题暴露的种种问题制定解决方案。在最后分析总结阶段可帮助各位分析是否是因为词汇问题导致理解错误选错了答案,这样更有助于加深对文章和词汇的理解记忆。2.做题之前先熟悉或学习所有词汇。这适用于备战时间短、只期望将此书作为押题宝典的“烤鸭”。该词汇详解可作为“难词表”字典,方便阅读时遇到不熟悉的词汇进行对照查找,更快地找出答案。3.把该部分单独拿出来当词汇书使用。如果备战时间够长,必要时,“烤鸭”可将这部分裁切下来随身携带记忆。通过词汇的学习和相对应的雅思文章阅读来提高自己的单词和阅读实力,达到“以考促学”的效果。
四、详尽的真题解读与分析,手把手传授经验与技巧。
首先,本书结合题目与原文对每一道阅读题目进行了详细的解读。内容清晰明了,通俗易懂,可帮助“烤鸭”们既知其然又知其所以然。其次,解析中还汇聚了最有效的解题思路、
方法和技巧,有助于“烤鸭”们从技术层面把握好考试节奏。相信“烤鸭”们在掌握好这些方法、技巧后能更从容地应对雅思阅读考试。总之,“烤鸭”们须细心揣摩,读透吃透,如此才能将书本上的知识化为己用。
五、“《9分阅读》系列出版至今命中题目一览”首次呈现。
《9分阅读》系列的“考场押题技能”是毋庸置疑的,相信诸多“烤鸭”已深有体会。在考场中,人品爆发的“烤鸭”或许会惊喜地发现手中的雅思阅读题竟然与本书中的题目一模一样!鉴于“烤鸭”们对于《9分达人》系列命中率有着强烈的好奇心,本书我们将以阅读系列为例,首次将其命中的日期以表格形式呈现给各位。
当然,我们并不完全提倡“烤鸭”单纯地以此为押题宝典。如时间充裕,务必请各位“烤鸭”把本书内容吃透了,不然即便在考场上碰到原题,也未必能运用自如。毕竟,书中的内
容只有化为脑海中的知识,才能帮助“烤鸭”们笔锋指处,所向披靡!为方便“烤鸭”们互通有无、分享经验、结伴同行,也为更好地了解“烤鸭”们的真实需求,切实服务广大读者,我们建立了新航道雅思读者互动QQ群(群号见封底)及9分达人微信(“9分达人”二维码见封面),诚邀“烤鸭”们和英语爱好者加入,与志同道合者一起交流心得、畅所欲言!如果您对我们有任何意见或建议,也请不要忘记告诉我们!我们会认真对待每一位读者的意见和提议,不断改善、不断进步,为大家推出更优秀的图书!
最后,我们衷心祝愿“烤鸭”们取得优异的成绩,实现自己的“留学梦”!
编者
2017年1月
新航道雅思研发中心,是新航道国际教育集团教学管理部下属的研发机构,汇集新航道雅思教学一线名师,善于将一线教学经验与所研发产品相结合,其出版的辅导用书能够充分把握雅思考试的命题规律,紧跟考试动态,实用高效。到目前为止,已自主研发雅思考试类辅导用书百逾种,数百万雅思考生开卷有益,赢得了数百万读者的高度认同!
Test 1 1
Test 2 16
Test 3 32
Test 4 47
Test 5 61
Test 6 78
真题解析Test 95
真题解析Test 127
真题解析Test 159
真题解析Test 188
真题解析Test 222
真题解析Test 257
Answer Keys 285
附录1 本书所收集文章及对应考试日期一览 291
附录2 《9 分阅读》系列出版至今命中题目一览 292
TEST 1
READING PASSAGE 1 2016年4月21日
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
What the Managers Really Do?
When students graduate and first enter the workforce, the most common choice is to find an entry-level position. This can be a job such as an unpaid internship, an assistant, a secretary, or a junior partner position. Traditionally, we start with simpler jobs and work our way up. Young professionals start out with a plan to become senior partners, associates, or even managers of a workplace. However, these promotions can be few and far between, leaving many young professionals unfamiliar with management experience. An important step is understanding the role and responsibilities of a person in a managing position. Managers are organisational members who are responsible for the work performance of other organisational members. Managers have formal authority to use organisational resources and to make decisions. Managers at different levels of the organisation engage in different amounts of time on the four managerial functions of planning, organising, leading, and controlling.
However, as many professionals already know, managing styles can be very different depending on where you work. Some managing styles are strictly hierarchical. Other managing styles can be more casual and relaxed, where the manager may act more like a team member rather than a strict boss. Many researchers have created a more scientific approach in studying these different approaches to managing. In the 1960s, researcher Henry Mintzberg created a seminal organisational model using three categories. These categories represent three major functional approaches, which are designated as interpersonal, informational and decisional.
Introduced Category 1: INTERPERSONAL ROLES. Interpersonal roles require managers to direct and supervise employees and the organisation. The figurehead is typically a top of middle manager. This manager may communicate future organisational goals or ethical guidelines to employees at company meetings. They also attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies, host receptions, presentations and other activities associated with the figurehead role. A leader acts as an example for other employees to follow, gives commands and directions to subordinates, makes decisions, and mobilises employee support. They are also responsible for the selection and training of employees. Managers must be leaders at all levels of the organisation; often lower-level managers look to top management for this leadership example. In the role of liaison, a manager must coordinate the work of others in different work units, establish alliances between others, and work to share resources. This role is particularly critical for middle managers, who must often compete with other managers for important resources, yet must maintain successful working relationships with them for long time periods.
Introduced Category 2: INFORMATIONAL ROLES. Informational roles are those in which managers obtain and transmit information. These roles have changed dramatically as technology has improved. The monitor evaluates the performance of others and takes corrective action to improve that performance. Monitors also watch for changes in the environment and within the company that may affect individual and organisational performance. Monitoring occurs at all levels of management. The role of disseminator requires that managers inform employees of changes that affect them and the organisation. They also communicate the company’s vision and purpose.
Introduced Category 3: DECISIONAL ROLES. Decisional roles require managers to plan strategy and utilise resources. There are four specific roles that are decisional. The entrepreneur role requires the manager to assign resources to develop innovative goods and services, or to expand a business. The disturbance handler corrects unanticipated problems facing the organisation from the internal or external environment. The third decisional role, that of resource allocator, involves determining which work units will get which resources. Top managers are likely to make large, overall budget decisions, while middle managers may make more specific allocations. Finally, the negotiator works with others, such as suppliers, distributors, or labor unions, to reach agreements regarding products and services.
Although Mintzberg’s initial research in 1960s helped categorise manager approaches, Mintzberg was still concerned about research involving other roles in the workplace. Minstzberg considered expanding his research to other roles, such as the role of disseminator, figurehead, liaison and spokesperson. Each role would have different special characteristics, and a new categorisation system would have to be made for each role to understand it properly.
While Mintzberg’s initial research was helpful in starting the conversation, there has since been criticism of his methods from other researchers. Some criticisms of the work were that even though there were multiple categories, the role of manager is still more complex. There are still many manager roles that are not as traditional and are not captured in Mintzberg’s original three categories. In addition, sometimes, Mintzberg’s research was not always effective. The research, when applied to real life situations, did not always improve the management process in real-life practice.
These two criticisms against Mintzberg’s research method raised some questions about whether or not the research was useful to how we understand “managers” in today’s world. However, even if the criticisms against Mintzberg’s work are true, it does not mean that the original research from the 1960s is completely useless. The author did not say Mintzberg’s research is invalid. His research has two positive functions to the further research.
The first positive function is Mintzberg provided a useful functional approach to analyse management. And he used this approach to provide a clear concept of the role of manager to the researcher. When researching human behavior, it is important to be concise about the subject of the research. Mintzberg’s research has helped other researchers clearly define what a “manager” is, because in real-life situations, the “manager” is not always the same position title. Mintzberg’s definitions added clarity and precision to future research on the topic.
The second positive function is Mintzberg’s research could be regarded as a good beginning to give a new insight to further research on this field in the future. Scientific research is always a gradual process. Just because Mintzberg’s initial research had certain flaws, does not mean it is useless to other researchers. Researchers who are interested in studying the workplace in a systematic way have older research to look back on. A researcher doesn’t have to start from the very beginning—Older research like Mintzberg’s have shown what methods work well and what methods are not as appropriate for workplace dynamics. As more young professionals enter the job market, this research will continue to study and change the way we think about the modern workplace.
Questions 1-6
Look at the following discriptions or deeds (Questions 1-6) and the list of categories
below.
Match each description or deed with the correct category, A, B or C.
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of Categories
A INTERPERSONAL ROLES
B INFORMATIONAL ROLES
C DECISIONAL ROLES
1 the development of business scheme
2 presiding at formal events
3 using employees and funds
4 getting and passing message on to related persons
5 relating the information to employees and organisation
6 recruiting the staff
……