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六级阅读主讲：唐思宇仔细阅读选项错误难点词汇不熟、理解偏差审题不严、答非所问偷换概念、马马虎虎扩大范围、过度推断不分主次、因小失大57. In what way does the author say writing is different from talking? (14-6-P1) It is crafted with specific skills.It expresses ideas more accurately.It does not have as long a history.It is not as easy to comprehend. ② First, some historical perspective. Writing was only invented 5,500 years ago, whereas language probably traces back at least 80,000 years. Thus talking came first; writing is just an craft that came along later. As such, the first writing was based on the way people talk, with short sentences. However, while talk is largely subconscious and rapid, writing is deliberate and slow. Over time, writers took advantage of this and started crafting long-winded sentences such as this one: “The whole engagement lasted above 12 hours, till the gradual retreat of the Persians was changed into a disorderly flight, of which the shameful example was given by the principal leaders …” 62. Why does the author deem it inappropriate for Harvard to confer an honorary degree on Oprah Winfrey? (14-6-P2) She did not specialize in the study of law.She was known as a supporter of fake science.She was an icon of the entertainment industry.She had not distinguished herself academically. ② Honorary degrees are often conferred on non-academic leaders in the arts, business, and politics. Harvard’s roster in recent years has included Kofi Annan, Bill Gates, Meryl Streep, and David Souter. But Oprah’s particular brand of celebrity is not a good fit for the values of a university whose motto, Veritas, means truth. Oprah’s passionate advocacy extends, unfortunately, to a hearty embrace of fake science. Most notoriously, Oprah’s validation of Jenny McCarthy’s claim that vaccines cause autism has no doubt contributed to much harm through the foolish avoidance of vaccines. 59. Why do people in wealthy countries prefer to have fewer children? (13-12-P1) They want to further improve their economic well-being.They cannot aff