【正文】 climate and a more relaxed lifestyle, with some of the longest holidays in Europe. It is thought to have better public services in every area from health to transport. People in France work shorter hours and enjoy longer vacations. And think of the food and wine! Estimates (估計) of the numbers of Britons living in France range from 100,000 to half a million. But it is not oneway traffic. Around 15,000 French people per year e to live in Britain, mainly settling in London. They are attracted by higher pay in Britain, lower taxes, a more dynamic lifestyle. Now it seems that people can go to the place that suits them best.（1）Why do some British people like to live in France? A.They prefer the longer holidays there.B.England has the worst food in Europe.C.France is not far away from England.D.The two countries have always been friends.（2）Some French people mainly set in London because ________. A.they like better the more dynamic lifestyleB.they think there are better public services in itC.they live in France for a long timeD.they can work shorter hours there（3）Which would be the most ideal way to live for people in both countries? A.Work and live in France.B.Work and live in London.C.Work in London and live in France.D.Work in France and live in London.（4）What a suggestion does the text give? A.Both of the people like to move between two countries.B.Both of the people are being more European.C.The French are being more British.D.The British are being more French.【答案】 （1）A（2）A（3）C（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了英國和法國這兩個歐洲相鄰國家各自生活方式上的特點(diǎn)。英國人想要在法國生活，因為法國有更好的氣候和更放松的生活方式，有一些歐洲最長的假期。它被認(rèn)為在從健康到交通的各個領(lǐng)域都有更好的公共服務(wù)。而每年大約有15000名法國人來到英國居住，主要定居在倫敦。他們被英國更高的工資、更低的稅收、更有活力的生活方式所吸引。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第四段中的“People in France work shorter hours and enjoy longer vacations.”可知一些英國人想要去法國生活的原因是他們希望有更長的假期。故選A。 （2）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)最后一段中的“They are attracted by higher pay in Britain, lower taxes, a more dynamic lifestyle.”可知一些法國人主要定居在倫敦是因為他們被英國更高的工資、更低的稅收、更有活力的生活方式所吸引。故選A。 （3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第四段中的“France has a better climate and a more relaxed lifestyle, with some of the longest holidays in Europe. It is thought to have better public services in every area from health to transport.”可知法國有更好的氣候和更放松的生活方式，有一些歐洲最長的假期。它被認(rèn)為在從健康到交通的各個領(lǐng)域都有更好的公共服務(wù)。因此適合人們生活；而根據(jù)最后一段中的“They are attracted by higher pay in Britain, lower taxes, a more dynamic lifestyle.”可知倫敦的工資更高、稅收更低以及生活方式更有活力，因此適合人們工作。綜上，兩國人們最理想的生活方式是：在倫敦工作，在法國生活。故選C。 （4）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“Britain and France are two important countries in Europe. They are neighbors, separated only by the 20mile seaway of the English Channel.”可知英國和法國是歐洲的兩個重要國家。他們是鄰居，只隔著20英里遠(yuǎn)的英吉利海峽。因此可以推測這兩個國家的人都在變得更加歐洲化，故選B。 【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)確掌握細(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。9．閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。 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?，在法國當(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