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21. Cooper and her colleagues argue that a "town of culture" award could        
[A] consolidate the town-city ties in Britain.
[B] promote cooperation among Britain's towns.[C] increase the economic strength of Britain's towns.
[D] focus Britain's limited resources on cultural events.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：由题干“Cooper and her colleagues”与“a "town of culture" award”定位到第一段第5句“A town of culture award could, it is argued, become an annual event, attracting funding and creating jobs”。
②比对：C用“经济实力的提升”替换原文提及的“attracting funding and creating jobs”对资金和工作的积极作用.
22. According to Paragraph 2, the proposal might be regarded by some as        
[A] a sensible compromise.[B] a self-deceiving attempt.
[C] an eye-cotching bonus.
[D] an inaccessible target.
【解析】难度系数：★★★★☆
① 定位：由题干“the proposal”与“regarded… as”定位到第二段第一句。原文中用see…as对题干进行了同义替换。
② 理解定位句：提到一个它所代表的一个事实：英国不再有能力申请更有威望的头衔了，表明能力不足，说明为明显负态度。并且，在后文中提及“陷入自我庆祝”。
③ 比对：选项中BC为负态度，但B与文章中self-celebration更加贴切。
23. The author suggests that a title holder is successful only if it        
[A] endeavours to maintain its image.
[B] meets the aspirations of its people.
[C] brings its local arts to prominence.[D] commits to its long-term growth.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
①定位：由题干“a title holder”与“successful”定位至原文第三段第三句The really successful holders of such titles are those that do a great deal more than fill hotel bedrooms and bring in high-profile arts events and good press for a year。
②比对：“do a great deal more than”做更多的事情，不仅仅是than后面的内容。并且与原文“leaving no lasting benefits to the community.”对应。
24. Glasgow is mentioned in Paragraph 3 to present        [A] a contrasting case.
[B] a supporting example.
[C] a background story.
[D] a related topic.
【解析】难度系数：★★★★★
① 定位：由题干“Glasgow”定位至第三段第二句But it can be done: Glasgow's year as European capital of culture can……但本题为例证题，应寻找论点进行答题，所以影响前定位。。
② 比对：But表明后面的例子与前面的论点为相反关系，因此是A a contrasting case
25. What is the author's attitude towards the proposal?
[A] Skeptical
[B] Objective[C] Favourable
[D] Critical
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：由题目顺序与题干“the proposal”可定位到尾段。
② 比对：原文中“about honouring”“ supporting”表明为正态度，与C选项对应。
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26. Scientific publishing is seen as "a licence to print money" partly because        
[A] its funding has enjoyed a steady increase.
[B] its marketing strategy has been successful.
IC] its payment for peer review is reduced.[D] its content acquisition costs nothing.
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：根据题干关键词定位至第一段“Scientific publishing has long been a licence to print money.”。但由于题干为结果，本题考查原因，则需要向下寻找原因。
② 比对：第一段2、3句均为原因，对比选项，只有D是原文“they will supply the articles without monetary reward”的正确改写。
27. According to Paragraphs 2 and 3, scientific publishers Elsevier have        [A] thrived mainly on university libraries.
[B] gone through an existential crisis.
[C] revived the publishing industry.
[D] financed researchers generously.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：本题定位范围交广，需要与原文比对个选项。两段中反复提及“学校图书馆愿意花钱订阅”，是作者所强调的重点信息。
② 比对：只有A提及了大学图书馆这一信息，并将二者关系用“thrive”这一正向词汇连接。
28. How does the author feel about the success of Sci-Hub?
[A] Relieved.
[B] Puzzled.[C] Concerned.
[D] Encouraged.
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：根据题干关键词“the success of Sci-Hub”定位至第四段第二句。后半句中提到这个现象表明the legal ecosystem has lost legitimacy，是一个负面的评价，所以对其是负态度。
② 比对：选项中只有[C]Concerned，令人担忧的，是负态度。[A]Relieved令人宽慰的；[B] Puzzled.令人迷惑的；[D] Encouraged.鼓励的
29. It can be learned from Paragraphs 5 and 6 that open access terms        [A] allow publishers some room to make money.
[B] render publishing much easier for scientists.
IC] reduce the cost of publication substantially.
[D] free universities from financial burdens.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：根据题干关键词“open access terms”定位至第5段首句“In Britain the move towards open access publishing has been driven by funding bodies. In some ways it has been very successful.”但由于5、6段全部围绕这一话题展开，则需要将选项与原文一一对应判断。
② A选项与原文“so that the publishers can make a profit before being placed on general release.”对应。
30. Which of the following characterises the scientific publishing model?
[A] Trial subscription is offered.
[B] Labour triumphs over status.
[C] Costs are well controlled.[D] The few feed on the many.
【解析】难度系数：★★★★☆
① 定位：根据题目顺序与关键词定位至最后一段。
② 比对：D选项与原文“while huge profits are made by a few big firms”对应。
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31. The author believes that the bills sponsored by Lewis and Haddad will        [A] help little to reduce gender bias.
[B] pose a threat to the state government.
[C] raise women's position in politics.
[D] greatly broaden career options.
【解析】难度系数：★★★★☆
① 定位：根据题干“Lewis and Haddad”定位至第二段。但由于本题感内容为例子，我们应在文中寻找本例子的论点进行答题，论点在第一段末尾。
② A选项与原文“does little to help average people.”对应。
32. Which of the following is true of the Califormia measure?
[A] It has irritated private business owners.
[B] It is welcomed by the Supreme Court.[C] It may go against the Constitution.
[D] It will settle the prior controversies.
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：根据题干中“Califormia measure”可以直接定位到第三、四段。
② 比对：C选项与原文“is probably unconstitutional”对应。
33. The author mentions the study by Catalyst to illustrate        
[A] the harm from arbitrary board decision.
[B] the importance of constitutional guarantees.
[C] the pressure on women in global corporations.[D] the needlessness of government interventions.
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：根据题干中“study by Catalyst”可以直接定位到第六段。本题同样为例证题，需要需例子周围寻找论点，因此真正的定位句应在上一段的论点句。
② 比对：D选项与原文“But are such government mandates even necessary?”对政府行为的必要性进行质疑的内容对应。
34. Norway's adoption of a nationwide corporate gender quota has led to        
[A] the underestimation of elite women's role
[B] the objection to female participation on boards.[C] the entry of unqualified candidates into the board.
[D] the growing tension between labor and management.
【解析】难度系数：★★☆☆☆
① 定位：根据题干关键词“Norway's adoption of a nationwide corporate gender quota”可以定位至That is exactly what happened when Norway adopted a nationwide corporate gender quota.这一段。由于本题为例证题，则应该寻找这个例子所支持的论点句进行答题，因此真正的定位句有在前一句。
② 比对：C选项与原文less experienced private sector boards对应。
35. Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
[A] Women's need in employment should be considered.[B] Feasibility should be a prime concern in policymaking.
[C] Everyone should try hard to promote social justice.
[D] Major social issues should be the focus of legislation.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：题干没有可定位信息，且提到从全文来看，因此本题看似是推理题，实则为主旨题。
② 比对：全文对一刀切的董事会女性定额比例的法案进行反对，B选项提到Feasibility政策制定的灵活性，与本文主题对应的为。
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36. The French Senate has passed a bill to        
[A] regulate digital services platforms.
[B] protect French companies interests.[C] impose a levy on tech multinationals.
[D] curb the influence of advertising.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：根据题干“French Senate”与“a bill”定位至原文第一句“the French Senate passed a digital services tax”。
② 比对：C选项impose a levy on与原文passed a digital services tax对应。
37. It can be learned from Paragraph 2 that the digital services tax        [A] may trigger countermeasures against France.
[B] is apt to arouse criticism at home and abroad.
[C] aims to ease international trade tensions.
[D] will prompt the tech giants to quit France.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：根据题干关键词“the digital services tax”定位至第二段。
② 比对：A选项与原文which in turn could lead to trade sanctions against France对应。
38. The countries adopting the unilateral measures share the opinion that        
[A] redistribution of tech giants' revenue must be ensured.[B] the current international tax system needs upgrading.
[C] tech multinationals' monopoly should be prevented.
[D] all countries ought to enjoy equal taxing rights.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：根据题干定位至they all share a view that the international tax system has failed to keep up with the current economy.
② 比对：原文提到现在的the international tax system未能做到一些事情，言外之意为，他本应该做到，却没做到。对比选项只有B选项的现征税系统需要升级预知语义相应。
39. It can be learned from Para 5 that the OECO's current work        
[A] is being resisted by US companies.
[B] needs to be readjusted immediately.[C] is faced with uncertain prospects.
[D] needs to in involve more countries.
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：根据题干可定位至整个第五段。但最后一句出现“BUT”强调重点信息。
② 比对：C选项uncertain prospects与原文questions about what the future holds for the international tax system对应。
40. Which of the following might be the best title for this text?
[A] France Is Confronted with Trade Sanctions[B] France leads the charge on Digital Tax
[C] France Says "NO" to Tech Multinationals
[D] France Demands a Role in the Digital Economy
【解析】难度系数：★★★☆☆
① 定位：本题是主旨题，一般看首段寻找主题词与态度，在通过行文结构进行检验。
② 比对：原文首段提到征税，并且整篇文章都围绕这个词展开。B选项提到“Digital Tax”与原文对应。