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Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is recommended by teachers and students because it explains words in language students understand,gives useful example sentences and includes the tools learners need to succeed in English.The new 9th edition with Oxford iSpeaker and iWriter makes it the latest speaking and writing tool.
Author:Margaret Deuter,Jennifer Bradbery
Price:$29.95
Paperback:1,900 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:324,510 in books
Collins English Dictionary
At the cutting edge of language change,Collins English Dictionary offers you all the latest words and phrases you need at your fingertips(指尖).Whether for study,at work,or on the go,you can check spellings,look up meanings and words you need,every day.
Author:Harper Collins
Price:$25.99
Paperback:1,920 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:380,428 in books
Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
It is great for advanced learners of English and contains a large vocabulary,including words from the areas of technology,language and lifestyle,plus important words for academic study.It is perfect as a reference tool and as a study companion.It is also great for exam preparation.
Author:Cambridge University
Price:$39.27
Paperback:1,856 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:388,487 in books
Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary
Longman is the very best for students learning English to study,live and work in North America.This dictionary provides lots of handy reference materials.This popular,pocket-size dictionary is great for students who need quick and easy reference to American words and phrases.
Author:Pearson Education
Price:$23.66
Paperback:528 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:465,427 in books
【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文,向读者介绍了四本英语词典。
21.What do we know about Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary?
A.It’s the cheapest of the four dictionaries.
B.It’s helpful to improve your pronunciation.
C.It’s great for students to prepare for exams.
D.It’s good for American English learners.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据每段后的价格表“Price:$29.95”“Price:$25.99”“Price:$39.27”“Price:$23.66”可知,A项正确。
22.You can probably look up some newly-created words in .
A.Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
B.Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary
C.Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
D.Collins English Dictionary
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据文章对第二本词典的描述,尤其是“At the cutting edge of language change,Collins English Dictionary offers you all the latest words and phrases you need at your fingertips.”可知,D项正确。
23.In what order are the dictionaries listed?
A.The thickness of the dictionaries.
B.The prices of the dictionaries.
C.The Amazon ranks of the dictionaries.
D.The functions of the dictionaries.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据每段后的“Amazon Bestsellers Rank”可知,C项正确。
