3. The word “empirical” (Line 6, Para.3) most probably means “ ___________”

　　A. theoretical

　　B. critical

　　C. indisputable

　　D. experiential

　　4. According to the passage, standardized tests work work most effectively when ____________.

　　A. the user knows how to interpret the results in advance.

　　B. the objectives are most clearly defined.

　　C. the persons who take the test are intelligent or skillful.

　　D. they measure the traits or qualities of the tests

　　5. The author’s attitude toward standardized tests could be described as _______.

　　A. positive

　　B. critical

　　C. prejudiced

　　D. indifferent.

　　難句突破：

　　★The standardized educational or psychological tests, (which are widely used to aid [in selecting, assigning or promoting students, employees and military personnel,]) have been the target of recent attacks [in books, magazines, the daily press, and even in Congress.]

　　【分析】復(fù)合句。主句主語帶有一個(gè)很長的非限定性定語從句，由which引導(dǎo)。從句中還有三個(gè)并列的動名詞短語。

　　★How well the predictions will be validated by later performance depends upon the amount, reliability and appropriateness of the information used and on the skill and wisdom (with which it is interpreted.)

　　【分析】復(fù)合句。how引導(dǎo)的從句作主語從句。主句的謂語有兩個(gè)并列的部分，and 與on之間省略了第二個(gè)謂語動詞depends。which引導(dǎo)一個(gè)定語從句。

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