1、Module 3 Foreign Food.阅读理解Regardless of the fact that getting dressed in baseball caps and Tshirts are classic American style choices; the preppy(学院风格) look is what sophisticated(高雅时髦的) British youths wear. But when it comes to the bestdressed nation, neither the US nor the UK tops CNNs list. So whi
2、ch country has the best fashion sense? Take a look.ItalyItaly is a country which lays a strong emphasis on outward appearance. Elegance is in Italian blood and most Italians would give up comfort in order to look graceful. They dress well even for simple trips to the grocery store.Both males and fem
3、ales have a good understanding of style, dressing themselves up with wellgroomed(讲究的) hair and a smart pair of shoes. It is no wonder that so many of the best fashion designers are Italian!SwedenRetail(零售)giant H&M continues to spread affordable Swedish style around the world. What has been called t
4、he “Swedish fashion miracle” actually comes from the “less is more” philosophy. The Swedes tend to adopt a practical approach to what they wear, but they dont lack creativity.FranceThe French have a chic(别致的) air about them. They appear casual and elegant without being overdressed or underdressed, a
5、nd always seem to give off confidence in their style choices. “The laissezfaire(自由放任的) approach to fashion is something many people loveand the looks they wear are something we all want to emulate on a daily basis,” said The Huffington Post.本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了一些国家的时尚观念。1Which of the following statements
6、is TRUE according to the text?AGetting dressed sophisticatedly is American style.BWearing Tshirts is British style.CBritish young people like the preppy style.DThe UK is the bestdressed country in the world.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“getting dressed in baseball caps and Tshirts are classic American sty
7、le choices”可知,美国的穿衣风格是戴棒球帽,穿T恤衫,所以A项不正确;根据第一段第一句中的“the preppy(学院风格)look is what sophisticated(高雅时髦的)British youths wear”可知,英国年轻人喜欢学院风格,穿T恤衫不是他们的风格,所以B项不正确,C项正确;根据第一段第二句“But when it comes to the bestdressed nation, neither the US nor the UK tops CNNs list.”可知,英国并不是世界上着装最佳的国家,所以D项不正确。故答案选C。2What can w
8、e learn from Swedish dressing style?AIt is practical and creative.BIt is unaffordable.CIt lacks confidence. DIt lacks creativity.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据Sweden部分中的最后一句“The Swedes tend to adopt a practical approach to what they wear, but they dont lack creativity.”可知,瑞士人的穿衣风格是实用且有创造性的。故答案选A。3Whats the meaning
9、 of the underlined word “emulate” in the last Paragraph?AImitate.BThrill.CLike.DHate.答案:A解析:词义猜测题。imitate意为“模仿”;thrill意为“使激动”;like意为“喜欢”;hate意为“讨厌”。根据本句中的“The laissezfaire(自由放任的) approach to fashion is something many people love”可知,很多人都喜爱这种自由放任的时尚风格,故法国人的穿衣风格是我们都想模仿的。故画线词emulate与imitate同义。故答案选A。.七选五
10、Hollywood movies are regularly filled with sex and violence. They can be exciting films but sometimes all you want is a little lighthearted entertainment.Have you heard of Bollywood? All singing, all dancing and unrealistic, it is the perfect alternative to normal Hollywood movies. Bollywood is the
11、Indian film industry, based in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. _1_ Yet Bollywood is the largest producer of films in the world. This year the Indian Filmgare Awards, Bollywoods Oscars, turn 50 years old.The typical Bollywood movie usually has the following ingredients: a cup of romance, a teaspoon
12、 of comedy, a dash of international sightseeing, served with a huge slice of singing and dancing. There will also be one brave hero, one beautiful heroine and one baddie. _2_Bollywood films are full of ideal things and free of daily worries. _3_The actors change clothes and locations within a single
13、 song. But the audience dont mind. To Indian movie lovers, especially the poor, such films are a gateway to heaven and the stars are their gods. The films take them to a magical world away from their everyday troubles. The films tell them the impossible is possible and that true love conquers all._4
14、_ Behind the beautiful scenes, Bollywood still emphasizes traditional family values. In most films, if two lovers want to break an arranged marriage, they cant just run away. They must win over their parents.Bollywood is a decent refreshing replacement for those overstimulating Hollywood films. _5_
15、They will take you to a brighter, cheerier and more colorful world, where its still cool to dance around a tree and sing a love song.ABollywood has gradually won its reputation on the world stage.BThere is never any mention of politics, poverty or war.CMost Chinese school kids have probably never seen an Indian film.DBollywood films are mostly comic romances with lighthearted incidental music.EBollywood pays great attention to traditional values.FThe result is a funfilled musical.GSo if youre tired of all that Hollywood actions, check out the following Bollywood films.答案1C2.F3.B4.E5.G