【正文】 9．閱讀理解 The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang縱觀全文，主要介紹了美國學生學習中文熱情升溫的現(xiàn)象，分析了出現(xiàn)該現(xiàn)象的背景和原因，故選A。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an important needs language and provides professional development programs for teachers. ”可知，美國政府的政策促進了普通話在美國的普及，故選C。根據(jù)本句句意可知，漢語是一門全世界10億人說的語言，專家認為掌握了它的人會在全球經(jīng)濟中有優(yōu)勢，故選A。故選B。根據(jù)第四段中的“While it39。許多美國學生認為學習中文能夠在今后職業(yè)發(fā)展的道路上有所幫助，美國政府對中文的重視也促使更多的學生學習中文。s growing power on American education.D.The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.C.Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their national security.（4）What does the author mainly talk about in this passage? A.The US government39。Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.B.D.the outside limitC.a slight advantageMandarin might help him learn more about China.D.Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.B. Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an important needs language and provides professional development programs for teachers. Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic petitiveness, Abbott added.People are looking at China as our next economic petitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast, said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council(議會) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. We39。 s a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study puter engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China being a growing power, he said. I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin, said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. 8．閱讀理解 故選D。根據(jù)Scotland部分中的“In Scotland, April Fools39。故選B。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。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。故選A。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”。作者講述了關于“愚人節(jié)”的一些事情以及一些國家愚人節(jié)的風俗習慣。D.America.B.Italy.To inform the audience.（3）Where does April Fools39。To trick the audience.C.If one prefers chocolate.（2）What was the purpose of the British short film? A.If one is fond of fish.C.s back without them knowing.（1）In what condition would someone be called fish of April in France? A. 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。 Scotlands 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。 America and Britain 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。 Day has now developed into an international festival of fun, with different nationalities celebrating the day in special ways. 【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，考生需要準確掌握細節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。他們是鄰居，只隔著20英里遠的英吉利海峽。 （4）考查推理判斷。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。它被認為在從健康到交通的各個領域都有更好的公共服務。 （3）考查推理判斷。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。 （1）考查細節(jié)理解。而每年大約有15000名法國人來到英國居住，主要定居在倫敦。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。The French are being more British.D.Both of the people like to move between two countries.B.D.Work in London and live in France.B.Work and live in France.they live in France for a long timeD.they like better the more dynamic lifestyleB.D.France is not far away from England.B.They prefer the longer holidays there. Many reasons were given. 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. People in France work shorter hours and enjoy longer vacations. And think of the food and wine! There is no fighting now, of course. But there is still a strong sense of rivalry (敵對) between the two nations. That39。6．閱讀理解 s Festival 部分中的“ Time: June 8～10, from 10 am to 11 pm ”可知Northside Festival 只有兩天時間，選A。 （3）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù) Long Island39。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正在展示一個關于女性在生活中遇到的一切事情的展覽！可知選C。s Festival 。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 WomenD.Solely Women.C.$144.（3）Which of the following events lasts the shortest time? A.$140.$100.$80.D.Visit an exhibit at the William Ris Gallery.B.Join the carnival at Dreamland.s a large and impressive entertainment we can39。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 closed after this weekend!Time: June 8~10, from 12 pm to 5 pmLocation: William Ris Gallery at JamesportTickets: FreeBroadway Commons CarnivalDescription: It39。re looking for a fresh festival with unique artists, look no further!Time: Saturday, Ju