四级考试阅读备考笔记（49）

　　There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is, how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities of spelling?

　　Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

　　26. The phrase be brought forward in Line 2 most probably means _________.

　　A) be expected B) be completed

　　C) be advanced D) be introduced

　　27. Some scientists believe that a breakthrough in the use of solar energy depends on __________.

　　A) sufficient funding B) further experiments

　　C) advanced technology D) well-equipped laboratories

　　28. According to Mr. Gretz, the present sum of money will enable the scientists to provide ________.

　　A) a little more than 3% of the EECs needs after the year 2000

　　B) 3% of the EEC s needs before the year 2000

　　C) less than 3% of the EECs needs before the year 2000

　　D) only 3% of the EECs needs even after the year 2000

　　29. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

　　A) The EEC spends one billion pounds on imported energy each year.

　　B) At the present level of research spending, it is difficult to make any significant progress in the provision of energy from the sun.

　　C) The total yearly spending of the EEC on solar energy research amounted to almost 6 million dollars.

　　D) the desired breakthrough could be obtained by the end of the next decade if investment were increased.

　　30. The application of advanced technology to research in solar energy _________.

　　A) would lead to a big increase in research funding

　　B) would make it unnecessary to import oil

　　C) would make it possible to meet the future energy needs of the EEC

　　D) would provide a much greater proportion of the Communitys future energy needs