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rlasting.Reallife.Highend.【答案】(1)D(2)D(3)C(4)B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文,介紹了出現(xiàn)在秘魯南部Nazca沙漠的大型古代地畫The Nazca Lines,其神奇之處及形成原因。根據(jù)第一段中的“The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs (地畫) in the Nazca Desert, in southern Peru.”及對The Nazca Lines圖案和發(fā)現(xiàn)過程的具體介紹,可知the Nazca Lines是出現(xiàn)在秘魯南部Nazca沙漠的大型古代地畫,故選D。根據(jù)第二段中的“Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they roads, star pointers,maybe even a gigantic map? If the people who lived here 2,000 years ago had only a simple technology, how did they manage to construct such precise figures? Did they have a plan?”四方面使人迷惑的問題,可知這四個因素使the Nazca Lines更獨(dú)特更使人們難忘,故選D。根據(jù)最后一段中的“The Nazca plain is unique for its ability to preserve the markings upon it, due to the bination of the climate and the flat, stony ground which minimizes the effect of the wind at ground level.”可知因?yàn)檫@里干燥少雨的氣候和平坦多石的地形使地畫能很好的被保留,故選C。最后一句指這些因素,加上沙漠表面下淺色地下土壤的存在,給那些想要永久留下印記的藝術(shù)家提供了一個巨大的書寫板?!军c(diǎn)評】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解,推理判斷和詞義猜測三個題型的考查,是一篇文化類閱讀,考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息,并進(jìn)一步根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行分析,推理,概括和歸納,選出正確答案。 The Rugby (英式橄欖球) World Cup is currently being held in New Zealand. The tournament, due to finish on October 23, is living up to the famous English saying, “Rugby is a thug39。 The games are physically aggressive。 but the end of each match is a civilized affair. Players shake hands and applaud each other. Of course, the other side to this saying is: Football is a gentleman39。t often question the referee39。 “Football could learn a lot from rugby, said Brian Moore, a former England rugby player The wonderful spirit of rugby is: there is a gentlemanly code to it. You play hard on the pitch, but you always respect your opponent.. Most professional rugby players are large, strong and weigh over 90 kilograms. People who play the sport need to be tough and be prepared to get hurt. Black eyes, broken bones, lost teeth and being knocked unconscious—all these are mon injuries. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at school.Football players are not real gentlemen.B.Football players are not as athletic as rugby players.D.rugby players pretend to be injured when they are notB.rugby makes people enjoy sports better than soccerD. strong will rather than strength(3)The example of Gordon Brown is mentioned in order to .A.explain why Gordon Brown is blind in one eyeC.warn teenagers against playing rugby at school(4)What can we infer from the passage?A.English children have a talent for rugby.C.t involve skills.Rugby is not suitable for everyone.【答案】 (1)B(2)C(3)C(4)D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文,主要介紹了英式橄欖球,并且將它與足球進(jìn)行了對比。(1)歸納總結(jié)題。并且說足球應(yīng)該學(xué)習(xí)橄欖球。第四段第二句It is more enjoyable to play than soccer because you are always involved in the game玩英式橄欖球比完足球更有趣,因?yàn)槟憧偸潜痪砣胗螒蛑械摹5箶?shù)第二段最后一句Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is blind in one eye thanks to a rugby accident at 學(xué)校的一場橄欖球賽中瞎了一只眼睛。故選C(4)細(xì)節(jié)題。從這里可以得出橄欖球這項(xiàng)運(yùn)動不適合所有人,故選D5.閱讀理解t have enough space for visitors items larger than 17*26 inches in the gallery. *For the safety of the artworks and other visitors, nothing may be carried on a visitor39。 *Smoking is prohibited. Food and drink are not permitted outside the food service areas. Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visitor39。 *Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted. *Picturetaking(including video) for personal use is permitted except in the special exhibits.t touch the works of art.(1)According to the text, which item can be carried into the gallery? A.packageC.suitcase(2)When in the gallery, what can visitors do? A.B.They can take pictures for personal use anywhere.They must pay if they use wheelchairs for the children.(3)What is the text mainly about? A.The artworks of the galleryC.D.比如,游客攜帶的物品需要在入口處接受檢查;過大的物品不允許帶入博物館;此外,除了服務(wù)犬外其他動物不允許進(jìn)入等等。根據(jù)第一段中的“After inspection, all bags, backpacks, umbrella, parcels and other items as determined by security officers must be left at the checkrooms, free of charge, close to each entrance.“可知,傘、背包和手提包等都不可以帶進(jìn)國家美術(shù)館。(2)考查推理判斷。(3)考查主旨大意?!军c(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,是一篇介紹類閱讀,考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息,并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行分析,推理,概括和歸納,從而選出正確答案。Spending Christmas in a foreign country can be a truly eyeopening experience, especially since it39。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。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. t need to be religious to take part in these Christmas traditions.(1)What39。t a global festival. isn39。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