题目
ㅤNot all great writers are great spellers.If you want to be published，it's vital to submit a perfect，professionally presented manuscript（原稿）.（1） ____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.ㅤI keep two reference books close-by on my desk：dictionary and thesaurus（同义词词典）.I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker.（2） ____ Of course，these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses，but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers.I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.ㅤ（3） ____ It should give you a precise definition of each word，thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar，but not identical.It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.ㅤIn addition，I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary，picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence.Of course，with its 2，672 pages，it's not exactly short.It contains around 163，000 words，plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases.（4） ____ However，if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage，there's nothing better.ㅤFor well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755."To make dictionaries is dull （乏味） work，"wrote Johnson，illustrating one definition of"dull".（5） ____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.A.I don't often use this dictionary.B.It takes no account of the context.C.But I still don't want to replace them.D.But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.E.Of course，a dictionary is not only for spelling.F.That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.G.Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
ㅤNot all great writers are great spellers.If you want to be published，it's vital to submit a perfect，professionally presented manuscript（原稿）.（1） ____ No editor is likely to tolerate a writer who does not take the trouble to spell words correctly.
ㅤI keep two reference books close-by on my desk：dictionary and thesaurus（同义词词典）.I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker.（2） ____ Of course，these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses，but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers.I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
ㅤ（3） ____ It should give you a precise definition of each word，thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar，but not identical.It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
ㅤIn addition，I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary，picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence.Of course，with its 2，672 pages，it's not exactly short.It contains around 163，000 words，plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases.（4） ____ However，if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage，there's nothing better.
ㅤFor well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755."To make dictionaries is dull （乏味） work，"wrote Johnson，illustrating one definition of"dull".（5） ____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A.I don't often use this dictionary.
B.It takes no account of the context.
C.But I still don't want to replace them.
D.But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E.Of course，a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F.That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G.Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
ㅤI keep two reference books close-by on my desk：dictionary and thesaurus（同义词词典）.I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker.（2） ____ Of course，these days there are plenty of online dictionaries and thesauruses，but I'm old-fashioned enough to prefer a hard cover and pages I can leaf through with my fingers.I use the Concise Oxford Dictionary and the Collins Thesaurus.
ㅤ（3） ____ It should give you a precise definition of each word，thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar，but not identical.It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.
ㅤIn addition，I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary，picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence.Of course，with its 2，672 pages，it's not exactly short.It contains around 163，000 words，plus word combinations and idiomatic phrases.（4） ____ However，if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage，there's nothing better.
ㅤFor well over a hundred years the most influential English dictionary was Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755."To make dictionaries is dull （乏味） work，"wrote Johnson，illustrating one definition of"dull".（5） ____ A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.
A.I don't often use this dictionary.
B.It takes no account of the context.
C.But I still don't want to replace them.
D.But a dictionary can be a pleasure to read.
E.Of course，a dictionary is not only for spelling.
F.That means good grammar and no spelling mistakes.
G.Dictionaries don't always give you enough information.
题目解答
答案
（1）联系上文题。根据上文If you want to be published，it's vital to submit a perfect，professionally presented manuscript.（如果你想发表，提交一份完美的、专业的手稿是至关重要的。）可知下文可能解释什么样的是完美的、专业的手稿，所以选项F"这意味着语法正确，没有拼写错误。"符合语境，故选F。
（2）联系上文题。根据上文I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker.（我不相信我笔记本电脑的拼写检查器。）可知下文会解释原因，所以选项B"它不考虑语境。"符合语境，故选B。
（3）联系下文题。根据下文It should give you a precise definition of each word，thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar，but not identical.It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.（它应该给你每个单词一个准确的定义，从而将其与其他含义相似但不相同的单词区分开来。它通常还会显示单词的发音。）可知此处讲述了字典应该包括的内容，所以选项E"当然，字典不仅仅是用来拼写的。"符合语境，故选E。
（4）语境衔接题。根据上文In addition，I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary，picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence.（此外，我还有一本两卷本的旧《牛津简明词典》，是几年前在一家书店以99便士的价格买的。） 可知上文提到了这本字典，结合下文表达转折的句子However，if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage，there's nothing better.（然而，如果我需要检查一个单词的来源或查找其用法的例子，没有什么比这更好的了。）可知选项A"我不经常用这本字典。"承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
（5）联系下文题。根据下文A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.（花几分钟的时间浏览一两页可能是一种有益的体验。）可知此处说明浏览字典的好处，所以选项D"但是字典读起来是一种乐趣。"符合语境，故选D。
（2）联系上文题。根据上文I don't trust my laptop's spellchecker.（我不相信我笔记本电脑的拼写检查器。）可知下文会解释原因，所以选项B"它不考虑语境。"符合语境，故选B。
（3）联系下文题。根据下文It should give you a precise definition of each word，thus differentiating it from other words whose meanings are similar，but not identical.It will also usually show how the word is pronounced.（它应该给你每个单词一个准确的定义，从而将其与其他含义相似但不相同的单词区分开来。它通常还会显示单词的发音。）可知此处讲述了字典应该包括的内容，所以选项E"当然，字典不仅仅是用来拼写的。"符合语境，故选E。
（4）语境衔接题。根据上文In addition，I have an old two-volume copy of the Shorter Oxford Dictionary，picked up a few years ago in a bookshop sale for just 99 pence.（此外，我还有一本两卷本的旧《牛津简明词典》，是几年前在一家书店以99便士的价格买的。） 可知上文提到了这本字典，结合下文表达转折的句子However，if I need to check the origin of a word or to look up examples of its usage，there's nothing better.（然而，如果我需要检查一个单词的来源或查找其用法的例子，没有什么比这更好的了。）可知选项A"我不经常用这本字典。"承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
（5）联系下文题。根据下文A few minutes spent casting your eye over a page or two can be a rewarding experience.（花几分钟的时间浏览一两页可能是一种有益的体验。）可知此处说明浏览字典的好处，所以选项D"但是字典读起来是一种乐趣。"符合语境，故选D。
解析
主旨理解：本文主要探讨作家如何通过正确使用字典和同义词词典来提升稿件质量，强调工具选择的重要性和字典的多重功能。
解题关键：
- 上下文逻辑关系：需通过前后文的因果、转折、举例等关系，判断选项如何衔接段落。
- 选项核心信息：关注选项中与字典功能、写作规范、工具使用习惯相关的关键词（如“拼写”“语境”“定义”）。
（1）第一空
上下文：前文强调“提交完美手稿的重要性”，后文提到“编辑无法容忍拼写错误”。
选项F：“这意味着语法正确，没有拼写错误”直接承接前文的“perfect manuscript”，明确“完美”的具体要求。
（2）第二空
上下文：前文“不相信电脑拼写检查器”，后文需解释原因。
选项B：“它不考虑语境”指出拼写检查器的局限性，与作者对传统工具的依赖形成对比。
（3）第三空
上下文：后文详细说明字典应提供“精准定义”和“发音”，强调其功能超越拼写。
选项E：“当然，字典不仅仅是用来拼写的”引出字典的多用途，为下文展开做铺垫。
（4）第四空
上下文：前文介绍一本“不常使用”的旧词典，后文转折说明其独特价值。
选项A：“我不经常用这本字典”承上启下，解释使用频率低但仍保留的原因。
（5）第五空
上下文：后文“浏览字典页面是 rewarding 的”需逻辑衔接。
选项D：“但是字典读起来是一种乐趣”引出字典的阅读价值，与前文“dull work”形成反差。