【正文】 Chinese studies? art. customs. history of China.39。s book.39。s clothes. sinologist39。s love for dragons as Chinese children. development of ChinaBrazil frequent trade cooperation. further understanding of the cultures of the two countries.39。 Besides, the sinologist did research on the mark and presence of China in the architecture and arts of Brazil. It was through art that China awoke in me, first, curiosity, after that, interest, and finally, passion, Teixeira said.s independence. The mercial relationship between the two countries has existed for a long time, he noted, adding that ining ships would fill up Brazilian cities like Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and Recife with Chinese products like porcelain (瓷器), silk and fans He also found Chinese influence not only in the arts and architecture of Brazil but also in the most diverse areas of Brazilian society, like the economy, medicine and popular culture. At the end of the 19th century, in Pernambuco, (a state in northeastern Brazil), there was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons. Teixeira added. Despite the thousands of kilometers between them, China39。6．閱讀理解 故選C。 （4）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段中的“another tradition in Colombia is that during the nine days before Christmas, family members and friends meet up to pray, sing songs and share traditional foods at home. ”可知在哥倫比亞，家人和朋友團聚祈禱，唱歌，共享傳統(tǒng)食物。根據(jù)第一段中的“In Colombia, however, Christmas is viewed much more as a time which devotes itself to religion.”可知在哥倫比亞，圣誕節(jié)更多的是作為宗教節(jié)日被慶祝的，故選B。故選B。根據(jù)第一段中的“Being from the UK, Christmas for me means spending time with family and friends, exchanging presents, eating and drinking, and, of course, hiding from the cold.”可知在作者眼里，圣誕節(jié)意味著與家人和朋友共度時光，交換禮物，吃喝玩樂。s celebrated only in some places.（2）What can we learn about the Christmas music? is celebrated in the same way as in the UK. is celebrated mainly as a religious festival. is celebrated for nine days or so. is celebrated with lanterns and fireworks.（3）What do Colombians do during the Christmas celebration period? traditional foods. to the church together. abut home decorations. a onemonthlong holiday.（4）Colombians love the songs mainly because ______. sound extremely wonderful express best wishes for the future represent good memories of the past have been passed down for generations【答案】 （1）B（2）B（3）A（4）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了在哥倫比亞圣誕節(jié)的意義及人們的慶祝方式。t a global festival. isn39。t need to be religious to take part in these Christmas traditions.（1）What39。 Probably the biggest surprise for me has been the music people listen to during the Christmas period. At first, you could easily mistake these songs for the classic salsa, which is played all year round. However, after asking a Colombian if it really felt like Christmas music, they explained to me that the songs are loved more for the memories they symbolize than for the way they sound, and that Colombia has been through so many dark periods in history, it was important to hold on to the good memories of years gone past.With celebrations beginning on 7 December, Columbia is recognized as having the longest Christmas celebrations period in the world. The celebrations generally begin in the evening with the lighting of candles, either in the streets, parks or outside people39。Spending Christmas in a foreign country can be a truly eyeopening experience, especially since it39。倒數(shù)第二段第二句 People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. 玩這項運動的人們要強壯并且要做好受傷的準備。所以是來支持橄欖球運動會使人受傷。故選C（3）細節(jié)題。故選B（2）細節(jié)題。前三段都在介紹英式橄欖球并且將其與足球比較，人們認為橄欖球是暴徒們的紳士運動，而足球是紳士的暴徒運動。英式橄欖球是暴徒們的紳士運動，玩這項運動的人身體一定要強壯才行呢。D.Playing rugby doesn39。B.Teenagers will lose interest in football.support the point that rugby players often get hurtD.prove that playing rugby can earn people fameB.rugby needs players39。rugby is not very popular in America and AsiaC.Brian Moore thinks that rules should be stricter in football.（2）According to the passage, Peter thinks ______.A.There is a better spirit in playing rugby than football.C. In England, children begin playing the game at school at the age of 8. When they enter high school, many begin to play full contact rugby. Children are taught to play for around one hour a week during their PE lessons. Most schools have a rugby team. Children who play for the school team are usually the sportiest kids, and are seen as brave and athletic.（1）What can be concluded from the first three paragraphs?A. Rugby is mainly played in Europe. Australia, New Zealand and parts of Africa. It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game, said Peter, a Welsh rugby coach. Rugby is also a far superior test of strength, stamina (耐力) and determination. s (裁判員) decisions or pretend to be injured when they are not.s game played by thugs. Indeed, unlike soccer players, rugby players don39。 the tackles (沖撞) on the pitch are brutal。s (暴徒) game played gentlemen. ”4．閱讀理解故選D。根據(jù)The Envision Festival部分中的“Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.”和The Old Settler39。故選B。根據(jù)The McDowell Mountain Music Festival部分中的“Since its founding in 2004 f it is the only 100% non profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the munity.”可知，自從建立以來，這個節(jié)日一直是非盈利的音樂節(jié)。故選C。根據(jù)Field Day部分中的“Field Pay means New Year39。s Music Festival.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了世界各地的四個受歡迎的音樂節(jié)：講述了節(jié)日舉行的時間和節(jié)日特色。s Music Festival and the McDowll McDowell Mountain Music Festival.D.The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.C.It focuses on cultural exchanges.（3）Which festivals are connected with nature? A.It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.B.Dale（2）What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival? A.C.Uvita.s Day? A.s Music Festival is a nationa