阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. ____16____

·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. ____17____

____18____ Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.

If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. ____19____ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.

Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. ____20____Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder .

A. Stop to have a rest now and then.

B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.

C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.

D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.

E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.

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F. You may find yourself having to learn something by heart.

G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.

【答案】16. D 17. G 18. B 19. C 20. E

【解析】

【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些帮助提高阅读速度的建议。

【16题详解】

根据上文“If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly.(如果你唯一的阅读是小说或杂志，那么你阅读的速度可能并不重要。但是，如果你必须大量阅读来学习，你就会感激能够更快地阅读的好处。)”可知，接下来要介绍提高阅读速度的方法。D项：Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.(这里有一些帮助提高阅读速度的建议。)符合语境。故选D。

【17题详解】

根据本段主题句“Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable.(在你打开书之前，确保你感到舒服。)”可知，本段主要说明要给自己创造舒适的阅读环境。G项：Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.(保持房间凉爽而不是温暖以避免困倦。)符合语境。故选G。

【18题详解】

空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc(查看目录、前言、章节标题等。)”可知，本段主要讲述在阅读一本书之前要先浏览一下大致内容。B项：Spend a few minutes looking through the book.(花几分钟浏览一下这本书。)符合语境。故选B。

【19题详解】

根据上文“If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time.(如果你决定要读完整本书，决定一下你一次能读多少。)”和下文“A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects.(以故事形式包含事实的历史书比科学题材的书更容易阅读。)”可知，看书时间的长短取决于书的类型。C项：This depends on the type of book you are reading.(这取决于你读的书的类型。)符合语境。故选C。

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根据段落主题句“Always keep a pencil and paper beside you.(总是在身边放一支铅笔和一张纸。)”可知，本段强调要随时注意记笔记。E项：Make a note of any page which is of special importance.(把任何有特别重要的一页都记下来。)符合语境。故选E。

编辑：小徐