【正文】 Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called diyas. A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year. Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th. San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation39。s largest celebrations, with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance，food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city39。s famous River Walk.（1）Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali? A.Dances.B.Lamps.C.Food.D.Clothes.（2）Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event? A.To make the American culture richer.B.To create a new business for the firm.C.To make Indian culture better known in the US.D.To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.（3）What do we know about Diwali? A.It is held in autumn in India.B.It lasts five days in America.C.It has been held for 40 years in America.D.It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.（4）What is the main idea of the text? A.Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B.Many American cities pete to hold Diwali.C.Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.D.Diwali has bee the most important holiday in India.【答案】 （1）B（2）C（3）A（4）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，Diwali在印度語中意為排燈節(jié)。它是印度最重要的節(jié)日。越來越多的美國人慶祝印度的Diwali。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第五段中的“Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called ‘diyas’.”可知，the Indian holiday Diwali的主要標(biāo)志是Lamps。故選B。 （2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第三段中的“Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India.”可知，Neeta Bhasin成立了the Times Square的活動是為了讓印度文化在美國更廣為人知。故選C。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第五段中的“In India, Diwali is a fiveday harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall.”可知，Diwali在印度的秋天舉行。故選A。 （4）考查主旨大意。根據(jù)第一段中的“More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for ‘row of lights’. It is the most important holiday in India.”可知，Indian Holiday Diwali也照亮了美國。它在美國越來越受歡迎。故選C。 【點(diǎn)評】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，推理判斷和主旨大意三個題型的考查，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，概括歸納，從而選出正確答案。8．閱讀理解 Looking to have a rest after the working days？Check out to see if the following events are in your area！Northside FestivalDescription: The music festival consists of artists, such as Sidney Gish and Orion Sun, free cake for everyone! If you39。re looking for a fresh festival with unique artists, look no further!Time: Saturday, June 9～10, from 12 pm to 6 pmLocation: Baby39。s All Right, BrooklynTickets:$ 50 per person with no discountSolely WomenDescription: The William Ris Gallery is showing an exhibit all about what females meet in front of life! Check out the exhibit before it39。s closed after this weekend!Time: June 8~10, from 12 pm to 5 pmLocation: William Ris Gallery at JamesportTickets: FreeBroadway Commons CarnivalDescription: It39。s the season of carnival rides and food on a stickyes, the carnival is still in town. With free admissions and lights to light up the sky, who wouldn39。t want to send their day off at Dreamland?Time: May 31～June 17, from 5 pm to 11 pmLocation: Broadway MallTickets: Free carnival parking, admission and Victoria Circus showsLong Island39。s FestivalDescription: With exciting events ranging from beach concerts to parades, it39。s a large and impressive entertainment we can39。t wait for! You can also start your day with your family to have fun on the Long Beach boardwalk.Time: June 8～10, from 10 am to 11 pmLocation: Long BeachTickets:$ 80 per adult for the concert,a20% discount for children under18（1）What can women choose to do if they want to know something to face in life? A.Join the carnival at Dreamland.B.Enjoy the concerts on the Long Beach.C.Visit an exhibit at the William Ris Gallery.D.Experience the music festival at Brooklyn.（2）How much should a mother with her 10yearold child pay for concerts on the Long Beach? A.$80.B.$100.C.$140.D.$144.（3）Which of the following events lasts the shortest time? A.Northside Festival.B.Solely Women.C.Broadway Commons Carnival.D.Long Island39。s Festival.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了四個地方舉辦的節(jié)日—— Northside Festival ， Solely Women； Broadway Commons Carnival 和 Long Island39。s Festival 。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù) Solely Women 部分中的“ The William Ris Gallery is showing an exhibit all about what females meet in front of life! ”the William Ris Gallery正在展示一個關(guān)于女性在生活中遇到的一切事情的展覽！可知選C。 （2）考查數(shù)字計(jì)算。根據(jù) Long Island39。s Festival 部分中的“ Tickets:$ 80 per adult for the concert,a20% discount for children under18 ”可知成人票是80美元，未成年人票價(jià)8折，因此一個母親和一個10歲的孩子的票價(jià)款為80+80x80%=。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù) Northside Festival 部分中的“ Time: Saturday, June 9～10, from 12 pm to 6 pm ”； Solely Women 部分中的“ Time: June 8~10, from 12 pm to 5 pm ”； Broadway Commons Carnival 部分中的“ Time: May 31～June 17, from 5 pm to 11 pm” 以及 Long Island39。s Festival 部分中的“ Time