五、本土文化阅读理解。
Shilianghe Reservoir, also known as Hailing Lake, is the largest artificial reservoir in Jiangsu Province. It lies in the north-west of Lianyungang, at the border of Jiangsu and Shandong Provinces. Construction began in 1958 and was completed in 1962. With a total storage capacity of over 530 million cubic metres and a water area of 91 square kilometres, it is a key project for flood control, irrigation, and ecological protection.
Besides flood control, the reservoir serves many other purposes. It waters about 59,100 hectares of farmland, helping local agriculture grow well. It also provides water for daily use, supports fish farming, and generates electricity. In recent years, Shilianghe Reservoir has become a popular tourist spot. It holds events like dragon boat races and music festivals, attracting thousands of visitors every year. It is also a National Water Conservancy Scenic Area, famous for its clear water and green shores.
Today, Shilianghe Reservoir is not just a water project but a symbol of harmony between people and nature. It shows Lianyungang's great progress in environmental protection and sustainable development.
()1. When was Shilianghe Reservoir finished?
A. In 1958. B. In 1962. C. In 1999. D. In 2002.
()2. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. It is only used for flood control.
B. It benefits local agriculture and tourism a lot.
C. It has nothing to do with people's daily life.
D. It is the largest lake in China.
()3. The underlined word "harmony" in Paragraph 3 probably means .
A. conflict B. peace C. difference D. secret
()4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The history of old reservoirs B. Beautiful places in Lianyungang
C. Shilianghe reservoir in Lianyungang D. How to protect fresh water

1. B 【点拨】根据“was completed in 1962”可知，水库建成时间为1962年。故选B。
2. B 【点拨】第二段讲到水库可以灌溉农田、助力农业发展，又举办龙舟赛等活动成为热门景点，由此可推断它对当地农业和旅游业都有很大益处。A、C、D均和原文内容不符。
3. B 【点拨】分析画线词所在的前后文语境可知，该水库是人与自然和谐共处的象征。因此harmony意为“和谐”，与peace同义。故选B。
4. C 【点拨】全文围绕连云港石梁河水库展开，介绍了它的地理位置、建造时间、功能以及旅游价值。故选C。

【分析】
解答本题需先通读全文把握主旨，再针对每道题的题干关键词定位原文对应内容，逐一分析选项，排除与原文不符的错误选项，从而选出正确答案。具体步骤：第1题定位建成时间的原文信息；第2题分析第二段内容并排除错误选项；第3题结合第三段语境猜测词义；第4题概括全文主旨选择标题。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文第一段“Construction began in 1958 and was completed in 1962.”可知，石梁河水库建成于1962年，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 推理判断题：第二段提到水库可灌溉农田助力农业，还成为热门旅游景点，说明对农业和旅游业有益；A选项“仅用于防洪”与原文“Besides flood control, the reservoir serves many other purposes”不符，C选项“与日常无关”与“provides water for daily use”不符，D选项“中国最大湖”与原文“the largest artificial reservoir in Jiangsu Province”不符，故选B。
3. 词义猜测题：第三段指出水库是人与自然和谐共处的象征，结合语境，harmony意为“和谐”，与peace同义，故选B。
4. 主旨大意题：全文围绕连云港石梁河水库展开，介绍其位置、建造时间、功能及旅游价值，对应选项C，故选C。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】
本题是结合本土文化的英语阅读理解题，考查学生的信息定位、语境分析和主旨概括能力，题型涵盖细节理解、推理判断、词义猜测和主旨大意，难度适中，贴近学生生活实际。
【难度系数】
0.7