1、语 篇 提 能阅读理解AThe “ThumbsUp”While Western culture has become used to the thumbsup as a positive signal (probably coming from World War pilots using the signal to communicate that they were “good to go” with ground crews), there are cultures where a thumbsup may land you in trouble. In West Africa, as
2、well as Greece, Italy and Middle East, the thumbsup is pretty much the biggest insult (侮辱)Rather more charming is a thumbsup in Germany and in parts of Japan they just see it as the hand signal for the number one.The “AOK”This sign is mainly used by divers (潜水员) to mean “OK” (to prevent being confus
3、ed with the thumbsup sign, which means “rise”). Basically the meaning comes out as “great”， or “completely fine”. However, in a few countries in Europe, people may think youre telling them that you think theyre a “zero”The “V Sign”The sign comes in two formats. One with the palm faced outwards, and
4、one with the palm inwards. In America they mean the same thing “victory”. However，if the outside of your hand is facing your target, youre giving somebody a longestablished insult in Great Britain and many Englishspeaking countries such as Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Winston Churchill famous
5、ly used the “incorrect” version of the V sign during the early years of the war, turning the outside inside later. The V sign is also considered rude in Italy.The “Corna”The corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music. Nowadays many Americans use the gestu
6、re simply to mean “rock on”， or in support of the University of Texas in Austin(known as the “Hook em Horns”). Today it is still popular in Spain，Brazil and Slovakia (斯洛伐克). Historically, however, the symbol possibly dates back to Ancient Greece.1The pilots in World War used to make the “ThumbsUp ”
7、sign to show _.A. the plane was very goodB. the plane was ready to take offC. they were going to land on the groundD. they were thankful to the ground crews答案与解析B细节理解题。根据The“ThumbsUp”中的叙述可知二战期间飞行员用该手势表示已准备好起飞。2What information can we get from the passage?A. The “V Sign” was first used by Winston Chu
8、rchill.B. Italians often use the “ThumbsUp” to praise others.C. You are most likely to see the “Corna” in a heavy metal music concert.D. The “AOK” and the “ThumbsUp” have the same meaning to divers.答案与解析C细节推理题。根据The“Corna”中的“The corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and h
9、eavy metal music.”可知C项正确。3If you travel abroad, youd better not use the “V Sign” in _.A. Greece or ItalyB. Germany or JapanC. Ireland or ItalyD. Spain or Brazil答案与解析C细节理解题。由The“V Sign”中的叙述可知在爱尔兰和意大利，这个手势是不礼貌的。故选C项。4What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show the importance of body language.B.
10、 To tell us how to use body language properly.C. To describe some kinds of body language.D. To tell us how to understand others body language.答案与解析C主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了四种手势。故选C项。BIn Mexico, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goes to
11、the church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girls dress, and a night filled with music and dancing.Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebra
12、te this. The second Sunday in January is ComingofAge Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their Town Hall for a special activity. Everyone dressed up, and many women wear beautiful dresses. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adu
13、lts.Some kids are afraid to start school, but sixyearolds in Germany cant wait. For them, Schlanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a chilD s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big color box filled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of the kids
14、holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents with cake and coffee.5What happens at Quinceanera?A. The birthday girl buys many gifts.B. The birthday girl goes to the church.C. Parents give a Zuckertuete to the child.D. Parents make speeches in the church.答案与解析B细节理解题。由文
15、章第一段前两句可知过生日的女孩去教堂。6When is ComingofAge Day celebrated?A. On ones first day of school. B. On a girls fifteenth birthday.C. On ones twentieth birthday.D. On the second Sunday in January.答案与解析D细节理解题。由文章第二段第二句可知D项正确。7Schlanfang is celebrated when German children _.A. start schoolB. reach the age of 15C. grow into adultsD. are born答案与解析A细节理解题。由文章第三段前两句可知这个节日是庆祝孩子入学的。8What is the passage mainly about?A. Celebrating birthdays.B. Celebrating life changes.C. Celebrating school holidays.D. Celebrating national holidays.答案与解析B主旨大意题。文章主要介绍一些庆祝人生变化的节日，故B项正确。