整体感觉：

​ 尚佳，但有部分选项没能完全否决

参考数据：

​ 时间：29‘50 = 6’33 + 6‘23 + 8’23 + 8‘31

​ 错误率：2 = 0 + 1 + 1 + 0

​ 错误题型：

​ 语法：

​ 阅读*3：

​ 重心连续*2

​ 图表分析*1

1. NASA: A Space Program with Down-to-Earth Benefits

• 结构
  • NASA has a widespread positive effect on society by serving as a catalyst for innovation and scientific understanding, creating jobs ,and showing humanity its place within the universe
  • a catalyst for innovation and scientific understanding
  • NASA contributes vastly to the economy
  • showing humanity its place within the universe

2. Thomas Nast, the Crusading Cartoonist

• 结构
  • meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility
  • 对方观点：自己解决 & 否决！
  • a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees
  • a recent trend in professional development that has provided advantages to both employers and employees is online instruction
• 错题
  • 【16】语法：标点（句子结构）
    • 【思维】
      1. if上下逻辑带入C明显不对
      2. 看到D应该注意到有“插入语”的可能性

3. The Evolution of Slow Food

• 结构
  • To counter the rise of fast food and fast life, a cohort of people spearheaded a Slow Food movement, declaring loyalty to unhurried enjoyment
  • From its beginning, the movement has opposed the standardization of taste that fast food chains promote: keep the diversity of flavors
  • During its early years, the movement also focused on the value of leisurely meals with friends and family & critics: too elitist
  • 结尾：Over time, Slow Food has broadened its mission to focus on food that is good, clean, and fair for all.

• 错题
  • 【26】语法：动词时态
    • 【知识】？？？

4. Was the Hoax a Hoax

• 结构
  • 骗局的表面经过
  • 质疑夸张成分
  • Proof of ulterior motives is scarce, but evidence does suggest that reports of panic have been overblown
  • Pooley and Socolow describe a more likely scenario

长难句汇总：

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