1、考点规范练21(模块七Unit 2)考点规范练第42页.阅读理解AEarths next superpowerThe following countries have been sitting on hidden talents.And now theyre about to fly.NIGERIA(尼日利亚)Nigeria says it pumps out as much oil as the other two oil-producing countries,Kuwait and Iraq.All this oil is cycling cash into the Nigerian ec
2、onomy and creating extremely rich businessmen.Analysts say that if Nigeria can improve its schools and technology,it could balloon into the worlds 13th largest economy by 2050,right between Turkey and Italy.If that reason is not enough for optimism,Nigerias president also has the sunniest name of an
3、y world leader:Goodluck Jonathan.VIETNAMAs agriculture has given way to industry,unemployment in Vietnam has dropped.Whats Vietnams trick?Its ready to work.Other countries laborers arent as cheap as they used to be,which makes Vietnam a relative bargain for companies that need new factories abroad.H
4、owever,the country has almost no railroads,its highways are in poor condition,and its largest city has just one airport,which was built before the Vietnam War.So whats the use of producing export-ready goods if theres no convenient way to ship them?The good thing is,however,officials are widening hi
5、ghways,building a new airport and so on.CHILE(智利)Pipes,computers,motors,and your microwave all have one thing in common:Theyre made with copper(铜).Copper makes the world go round.And lucky for Chile,its got about a third of the planets copper supply.It just needs a way to dig it up and the governmen
6、t is pouring money into the countrys mines.【语篇导读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了三个极有希望成为下一个经济强国的国家。1.Which country will Nigeria be expected to follow in respect of economy by 2050?A.Kuwait.B.Iraq.C.Turkey.D.Italy.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据NIGERIA部分中的“it could balloon into the worlds 13th largest economy by 2050,right between Tur
7、key and Italy.”可知,分析人士认为,到2050年尼日利亚非常有希望在国家经济实力的排名中位列第13位,紧随土耳其之后。2.Whats the problem Vietnam is facing?A.It doesnt have money to build new factories.B.Its people dont have enough food to eat.C.It is suffering from the Vietnam War.D.Its transport system is very poor.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据VIETNAM部分中的“the co
8、untry has almost no railroads,its highways are in poor condition,and its largest city has just one airport,which was built before the Vietnam War.So whats the use of producing export-ready goods if theres no convenient way to ship them?”可以看出,越南的交通系统非常落后。3.What will Chile depend on to get developed?A
9、.High technology.B.Natural resources.C.Investments from other countries.D.The governments good administration.答案:B解析:推理判断题。根据CHILE部分中的“Copper makes the world go round.And lucky for Chile,its got about a third of the planets copper supply.”可知,铜在当今社会非常重要,而智利的铜矿资源约占世界铜矿资源的三分之一。由此可推测,智利的经济发展需要依靠自然资源。BTh
10、roughout the whole year,the 60 museums and theatres in Hannover,Germany,will feature one top event after another.It bears the title of UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)City of Music and takes its place in the international UNESCO network of Creative Cities.The r
11、ange of musical education facilities(设施),the citys impressive achievements in the music and creative business,the wide range of performancesfrom pop,rock and jazz right through to ancient,classical and new music and its many top-class choirs(合唱团) were all factors that convinced the UNESCO Committee
12、in Paris.There is music in the air in Hannover all year round:the A cappella week(25 April-3 May) and the Masala World Beat Festival(17 June-28 June),for example,take their audiences on a pleasant trip.Every year on Ascension Day,Hannover is transformed into the capital of jazz when it attracts tens
13、 of thousands to listen to excellent jazz music from all over the globe.“Simply making music”is the motto of the global music festival“Fte de la Musique”.Like hundreds of other cities throughout the world,Hannover celebrates this major festival for tolerance(包容) and international understanding on 21
14、 June every year.Terrific(极好的) bands will take the stage at the NDR Plaza Festival and the N-Joy Starshow(29 & 30 May).Music lovers can also look forward to the Fhrmannsfest(31 July-2 August).Every year,visitors can find out for themselves just how good Hannover Region sounds during the “Kultursomme
15、r”,when classical music events are on the bill in the HCC Kuppelsaal,the largest concert hall anywhere in Germany.In 2015,the International Joseph Joachim Violin Competition will be held between 27 September and 10 October.Every three years,Stiftung Niedersachsen invites outstanding young violinists
16、 from all over the world to compete here in Hannover.【语篇导读】本文是说明文。汉诺威是德国下萨克森州的首府。由于其丰富的音乐活动和浓厚的艺术氛围,它被联合国教科文组织评为“音乐之城”。4.Whats the second paragraph mainly about?A.Why music is popular in Hannover.B.What music we can enjoy in Hannover.C.How to convince the UNESCO Committee.D.What makes Hannover a UNE
17、SCO City of Music.答案:D解析:段落大意题。根据第二段中的“.all factors that convinced the UNESCO Committee in Paris.”可知,该段主要介绍了汉诺威被联合国教科文组织评为“音乐之城”的原因。5.What can be inferred about Fte de la Musique?A.It encourages people to make simple music.B.Its the biggest music event in Germany.C.A variety of music is played durin
18、g it.D.It includes many music competitions.答案:C解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Simply making musicis the motto of the global music festivalFte de la Musique.Hannover celebrates this major festival for tolerance(包容) and international understanding.”可知,Fte de la Musique这一音乐节仅仅关乎音乐,并且体现了包容和国际化这一主题。由此可推测,在这一音乐节上会有不同类型
19、的音乐被演奏。6.Which of the following events lasts longest?A.The fhrmannsfest.B.Fte de la Musique.C.The N-Joy Starshow.D.The Masala World Beat Festival.答案:D解析:细节理解题。通读全文可知,四个音乐节的举办时间分别为7月31日8月2日,6月21日,5月29、30日,6月17日6月28日。由此不难看出,Masala World Beat Festival的持续时间最长。7.The underlined words “Stiftung Niedersachs
20、en” in the last paragraph is most probably the name of .A.a universityB.a famous bandC.an organizationD.a famous person答案:C解析:推理判断题。根据最后一句内容可知,Stiftung Niedersachsen每三年都会邀请全球范围内的优秀小提琴选手来汉诺威参加比赛,由此判断它应该是一个机构名称。.七选五SQ3R stands for Survey,Question,Read,Recite,Review.It is a proven technique to sharpen
21、textbook reading skills.Heres how this strategy works:SurveyGet an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights(最突出的部分):1.Take note of words that are italicized(斜体) or bold(黑体).Look at charts,graphs,pictures,maps and other visual material.Read the very beginning and end of the chapt
22、er.QuestionAs you survey the text,ask a question for each section.2. You can create questions by:Turning the title or subtitles into questions;Rewriting the questions at the end of the chapter in your own words.Questions help you pay attention,understand the text better,and recall the information mo
23、re easily later on.ReadRead one section of a chapter at a time,actively looking for an answer to your question for that section.Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.Be sure to review everything in the section,including tables,graphs,and charts.3.ReciteA
24、t the end of each section,find an answer to your question for that section.4. Be sure to provide examples that support it.Now repeat Question,Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter or assigned reading.ReviewAfter reading,review your notes.Identify the main points of the reading by loo
25、king for the most important idea in each section.5.Review your study notes and the summary every week to help you remember the information.When its time to study for your tests,youll find youve created an invaluable guide.A.Read the titles and subtitles.B.Then write down your answer.C.First ask a qu
26、estion for the next section.D.Write a brief summary of the chapter or assignment.E.The written questions and answers will help you study in the future.F.Ask what,why,how,when,who and where as they relate to the content.G.These features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.答案与解析:
27、【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了五步读书法,即:浏览、提问、阅读、复述、复习。1.A解析:根据本空前的内容可知,浏览的时候要特别注意书本中的突出部分。根据常识我们知道,“标题和副标题”在字体及字号等方面往往不同于正文,比较显眼。2.F解析:F项中的Ask符合五步读书法中的“提问”。3.G解析:本空前提示读者在阅读时要注意图表信息,因为“这些吸引人眼球的内容比文字更能有力地传达信息”。4.B解析:根据“复习”部分提到的notes可知,在复述时,不仅要解答之前提问的问题,还要“把答案写下来”,并要提供支持该答案的例证。5.D解析:根据常识及下段中的summary可知,在复习的时候要“写一个简单
28、的总结”。.书面表达假如你是李华,你的外教Green正准备一个美国文化主题讲座,向你询问你最喜欢的话题。请你用英语写一封回信。1.你最喜欢的话题(节日、餐桌礼仪等);2.说明推荐理由;3.表达对讲座的期待。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mr.Green,I am very happy to hear that you will give a lecture on American Culture.Yours,Li Hua参考范文:Dear Mr.Green,I am very happy to hear that yo
29、u will give a lecture on American Culture.I would like to share what I am interested in most.As we all know,American culture is different and interesting,especially its various holidays and festivals,such as Christmas Day,Thanksgiving Day,and so on.Therefore,I wonder if you could tell us something about them to enrich our knowledge.Whats more,how to follow western table manners is also a good topic because some of us are going to study abroad after graduation.I am looking forward to your excellent lecture and I am willing to help if you want more information.Yours,Li Hua
