【正文】 Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger可知，在德雷頓市場舉辦的生姜和香料節(jié)慶祝了小鎮(zhèn)與羅伯特克萊夫的歷史聯(lián)系，羅伯特克萊夫從印度帶回了生姜。所以羅伯特克萊夫從印度把姜帶回了英國。故選D。 （2）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)The National Honey show部分中的 This threeday event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional petition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.可知，這個為期三天的活動吸引了2000多名參賽者參加他們的傳統(tǒng)比賽，并提供有關(guān)養(yǎng)蜂的講座和研討會，當(dāng)然，還有甜膩的金色蜂蜜。所以The National Honey show對愛吃甜食的人最有吸引力。故選D。 （3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段Food festivals are a mon occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there39。s a food festival to match no matter how specialized.美食節(jié)在英國很常見，在任何地方、任何時間都可以舉辦。無論你的口味如何，總有一個美食節(jié)適合你。所以短文介紹了英國常見的美食節(jié)的相關(guān)信息。而美食節(jié)是文化的一部分。所以判斷出最有可能在雜志的文化部分,找到這篇文章。故選C。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解和推理判斷兩個題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細節(jié)信息，并步根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。8．閱讀理解 The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang Spring is time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China is famous for peonies, the city39。s official flower. The city39。s annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983. You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence. Don39。t miss the 1,600yearold Peony King! Chinese Language Day Chinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The LIN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. It means rain of millet. People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cangjie, a mythical character. Many people believe that Cangjie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger. China Astronautics Day On April 24, 1970, China39。s first manmade Earth satellite — Dongfanghong I — went into space. It was a big step for China39。s space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Astronautics Day. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development. Last year, China had big plans for its space program. On December 8, it launched its second lunar rover（月球車）as part of the Chang39。e 4 space mission, which landed on the far side of the moon.（1）When was the first Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations? A.In 1970.B.In 1983.C.In 2010.D.In 2011.（2）What does the introduction to China Astronautics Day show? A.China sent the first manmade earth satellite.B.China has progressed greatly in astronautics.C.Chang39。e 4 consists of two lunar rovers.D.Chang39。e 4 is another space station built by China.（3）What do the festivals have in mon? A.They all take place in April at present.B.They are celebrated nationwide.C.All the participants are Chinese people.D.Their dates were once changed for some reason.【答案】 （1）C（2）B（3）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了洛陽牡丹節(jié)、漢語節(jié)和中國航天日等幾個節(jié)日。 （1）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)Chinese Language Day部分中的In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20.可知，第一個聯(lián)合國漢語日設(shè)在2010年，故選C。 （2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)China Astronautics Day 部分中的On April 24, 1970, China39。s first manmade Earth satellite — Dongfanghong I — went into space. It was a big step for China39。s space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Astronautics Day.可知，1970年4月24日，中國第一顆人造地球衛(wèi)星東方紅一號進入太空。2016年，政府將4月24日定為中國航天日。故中國航天日的介紹說明了中國航天事業(yè)取得了巨大進步，選B。 （3）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)這三個節(jié)日的時間設(shè)定可知，三個節(jié)日的共同之處就是它們都是在四月，故選A。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解和推理判斷兩個題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。9．閱讀理解 Like a tired marriage, the relationship between libraries and publishers has long been dull. Ebooks, however, are causing heartache. Libraries know they need digital wares, but many publishers are too cautious about piracy (盜版）and lost sales to cooperate. Among the big six, only Random House and Harper Collins license ebooks with most libraries. Publishers are wise to be nervous. Owners of ereaders (電子閱讀器）are exactly the customers they need: booklovers with money. If these people switch to borrowing ebooks instead of buying them, what then? Electronic borrowing is awfully convenient. Unlike printed books, which must be checked out and returned to a physical library miles from where you live, book files can be downloaded at home. The files disappear from the device when they are due. Elending is not simple, however. There are lots of different and often inpatible (不兼容的)ebook formats, devices and licenses. Most libraries use a pany called OverDrive，which secures rights from publishers and provides ebooks and audio files in every format. Yet publishers and libraries are worried by OverDrive39。s global market dominance, as the pany can control fees and conditions. Publishers were annoyed when OverDrive cooperated with Amazon, the world39。s biggest online bookseller，last year. Owners of Amazon39。s Kindle ereader who want to borrow ebooks from libraries are now redirected to Amazon39。s website, where they must use their Amazon account to secure a loan. According to Pew, an opinion researcher, library users are a perfect for market for Amazon. Late last year Amazon introduced its Kindle Owners39。 Lending Library, which lets its best customers borrow free one