【正文】 for language protection, America differs from Spain and Mexico in that ______. A.its volunteers have enough sponsorship from the state.B.its locals are not interested in finding native Americans.C.its youths are eager to pass on the local traditions.D.its movements are not political.（4）Which of the following statements is NOT true? A.Practically, local languages are less used than English.B.Local languages are more important in daily life.C.The smaller the world is, the more united the locals are.D.The relation between localization and globalization is doublewin.【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）D（4）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，對于區(qū)域化和全球化的所有壓力及其回報(bào)來說，本地的認(rèn)同還是最關(guān)鍵的。即使全球化的最終結(jié)果是促使世界變小了，這一能力依然促進(jìn)了眾多個體最初在本土相連的需求。世界越是變得開放，其本源與本土的連接就會越緊密。文章列舉了當(dāng)?shù)匚幕默F(xiàn)狀及各國采取的保護(hù)措施。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段得知，作者用引用的句子是為了說明全球化讓世界越變越小，但它也促使個體之間更加親密，增加了地方認(rèn)同。故選A。 （2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段中的“In each case, authenticity amounts to a central core of cultural beliefs and interpretations that are not only resistant to globalization but also are actually reinforced by the threat that globalization seems to present to these historical values.”可知，全球化對真實(shí)性的影響是增強(qiáng)了真實(shí)性的重要性。故選C。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第三段中的“munities in Alaska and the American northwest have formed Internet discussion groups in an attempt to pass on Native American languages to younger generations.”阿拉斯加和美國西北部的社區(qū)已經(jīng)形成了互聯(lián)網(wǎng)討論會來保護(hù)語言，而西班牙和墨西哥通過政治活動保護(hù)語言。故選D。 （4）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)最后一段可知，地方語言的眾多用處，但并沒有明確比較地方語言和英語在實(shí)際應(yīng)用方面孰多孰少。A項(xiàng)表述錯誤。故選A。 【點(diǎn)評】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)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(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。8．閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。 It is monly believed that in medieval France, New Year was celebrated on 1 April. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, changing New Year to 1 January. With no modern munications, news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned. Many people did not hear of the change, some merely forgot, and others chose to ignore it. These people were called fools. Invitations to nonexistent New Year parties were sent and other practical jokes were played. Over time playing tricks on 1 April became a tradition. The custom eventually spread to England and Scotland, and it was later transported across the Atlantic to the American colonies (殖民地) of the English and the French. April Fools39。 Day has now developed into an international festival of fun, with different nationalities celebrating the day in special ways. France and Italy In France and Italy, if someone plays a trick on you, you are the fish of April. By the month of April fish have only just hatched and are therefore easy to catch. Children stick paper fish to their Friends39。 backs and chocolate fish are found in the shops. America and Britain Today, Americans and the British play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on 1 April. A mon trick is to point to a friend39。s shoe and say Your shoelace (鞋帶) is untied. When they look down, they are laughed at. Schoolchildren might tell a friend that school has been cancelled. Sometimes the media get involved. Once, a British short film was shown on April Fools39。 Day about spaghetti farmers and how they harvest their crop from spaghetti trees! Scotland In Scotland, April Fools39。 Day lasts for two days! The second day is called Taily Day and tricks on this day involve the bottom (or the tail, in informal speech). Often a sign saying ‘kick me39。 is stuck onto someone39。s back without them knowing.（1）In what condition would someone be called fish of April in France? A.When one is fooled.B.If one is fond of fish.C.When one fools others.D.If one prefers chocolate.（2）What was the purpose of the British short film? A.To help the audience.B.To trick the audience.C.To warn the audience.D.To inform the audience.（3）Where does April Fools39。 Day last for more than one day? A.Italy.B.France.C.America.D.Scotland.【答案】 （1）A（2）B（3）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，愚人節(jié)現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)發(fā)展成為一個國際性的娛樂節(jié)日，不同的國家以不同的方式慶祝這一天。作者講述了關(guān)于“愚人節(jié)”的一些事情以及一些國家愚人節(jié)的風(fēng)俗習(xí)慣。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)France and Italy部分中的“In France and Italy, if someone plays a trick on you, you are the‘fish of April’.“在法國和意大利，如果有人捉弄你，你就是“四月魚”?！笨芍诜▏?dāng)一個人被愚弄時才會有人被稱為“四月魚”。故選A。 （2）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)America and Britain部分中的“Today, Americans and the British play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on 1 , a British short film was shown on April Fools39。 Day about spaghetti farmers and how they harvest their crop from spaghetti trees!”今天，美國人和英國人都會在4月1日這天對朋友和陌生人開些小玩笑。有一次，愚人節(jié)放映了一部英國短片，講的是種意大利面的農(nóng)民如何從意大利面樹上收獲意大利面”和“有一次，愚人節(jié)放映了一部英國短片，講的是種意大利面的農(nóng)民如何從意大利面樹上收獲意大利面。”可知，英國短片的目的是來欺騙觀眾。故選B。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)Scotland部分中的“In Scotland, April Fools39。 Day lasts for two days!“在蘇格蘭，愚人節(jié)要持續(xù)兩天！”可知，在蘇格蘭愚人節(jié)持續(xù)超過一天。故選D。 【點(diǎn)評】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息，結(jié)合題目要求，從而選出正確答案。9．閱讀理解 Tiny Countries You Never knew Existed Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe off Africa39。s west coast is only 372 square miles, but it has Impressive, undamaged nature, rich in biodiverse species. The amazing needlelike volcanic peak Pico Cao Grande rises 1,000 feet into the air. The islands are home to only around 200,000 people today. San Marino Only 23 square miles with a population of just 34,000, the littleknown country of San Marino, surrounded by Italy, is the world39。s fifth smallest country. With the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Titano, the country is said to be the oldest republic in the world. Dominica Dominica covers only 290 square miles, with some of the best diving in the Caribbean, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of volcanic Morme Trois Pitons National Park. In Dominica, you39。ll see rainforests, waterfalls, and coastal views. The island is also home to the only remaining population of the Kalinago, who are part of the island39。s 74, 900 inhabitants. Kiribati This Pacific island country 33 coral islands is 313 squaremiles, but it39。s the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres (半球). The country39。s 109, 000 residents live in only 21 of