二、阅读理解
阅读下面的材料,从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
A 人与社会——节日万象
How did you celebrate the new year? Read on to learn about some interesting celebrations in different parts of the world!
Yorkshire(约克郡) is located in northern England. According to its New Year’s tradition, you must call out the name of a lovely animal. Just as the clock is about to strike 12 o'clock on New Year's Eve, you should say "black rabbits" three times. And then, when the clock rings, say "white rabbits" three times.
In some South American countries, such as Bolivia and Brazil, your fortune for the year ahead can be decided by your underwear(内衣). People who wish to find love should wear red underwear for New Year. Those who want to get rich should choose yellow. And white underpants can bring you peace and quiet for the new year.
In Wales(威尔士), UK, children will sing in front of their neighbours' houses. They often carry apples in their hands while doing this. These apples are decorated with some branches. This is considered to be a symbol(象征) of luck. Children will often receive small gifts of food or money as a result of their singing.
(
A. "White rabbits" three times.
B. Nothing, just make a wish.
C. "Black rabbits" three times.
D. Names of different animals.
(
A. They are mainly for children's fun.
B. They all express hopes for the new year.
C. Food plays the central role in all of them.
D. They are no longer popular today.
(
A. A personal travel story.
B. A science report.
C. A biology textbook.
D. A culture blog.
阅读下面的材料,从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
A 人与社会——节日万象
How did you celebrate the new year? Read on to learn about some interesting celebrations in different parts of the world!
Yorkshire(约克郡) is located in northern England. According to its New Year’s tradition, you must call out the name of a lovely animal. Just as the clock is about to strike 12 o'clock on New Year's Eve, you should say "black rabbits" three times. And then, when the clock rings, say "white rabbits" three times.
In some South American countries, such as Bolivia and Brazil, your fortune for the year ahead can be decided by your underwear(内衣). People who wish to find love should wear red underwear for New Year. Those who want to get rich should choose yellow. And white underpants can bring you peace and quiet for the new year.
In Wales(威尔士), UK, children will sing in front of their neighbours' houses. They often carry apples in their hands while doing this. These apples are decorated with some branches. This is considered to be a symbol(象征) of luck. Children will often receive small gifts of food or money as a result of their singing.
(
C
)16. In Yorkshire, what should people say right before midnight on New Year's Eve?A. "White rabbits" three times.
B. Nothing, just make a wish.
C. "Black rabbits" three times.
D. Names of different animals.
(
B
)17. What do these different New Year traditions have in common?A. They are mainly for children's fun.
B. They all express hopes for the new year.
C. Food plays the central role in all of them.
D. They are no longer popular today.
(
D
)18. Where is this passage most likely from?A. A personal travel story.
B. A science report.
C. A biology textbook.
D. A culture blog.
答案
16.C 17.B 18.D
【阅读理解】A篇
本文为一篇文化介绍类文章,列举了世界不同地区(英国约克郡、南美部分地区、英国威尔士)有趣的新年庆祝传统。
【阅读理解】A篇
本文为一篇文化介绍类文章,列举了世界不同地区(英国约克郡、南美部分地区、英国威尔士)有趣的新年庆祝传统。
解析
【分析】
本题为文化类阅读理解,解题思路为:1. 针对细节题,先定位题干关键词到原文对应段落,查找具体信息匹配选项;2. 针对主旨类题目,梳理各段落核心内容,总结共同点;3. 针对推理判断题,根据文章体裁和内容判断出处,排除不符合的选项。
【解析】
16. 细节理解题。根据原文约克郡部分“Just as the clock is about to strike 12 o'clock on New Year's Eve, you should say 'black rabbits' three times”可知,新年前夜午夜前要喊三次“black rabbits”,对应选项C。A选项“white rabbits”是钟敲响后的内容,B、D选项原文未提及,排除。
17. 主旨大意题。约克郡的传统是新年祝福、南美内衣对应爱情/财富/和平的愿望、威尔士唱歌求好运,三者均表达对新年的美好希望,对应选项B。A选项并非主要针对孩子,C选项食物不是核心,D选项原文未提及传统不再流行,排除。
18. 推理判断题。文章介绍世界各地的新年文化传统,属于文化类内容,最可能来自文化博客,对应选项D。A选项个人旅行故事、B选项科学报告、C选项生物教材均不符合文章体裁,排除。
【答案】
16.C 17.B 18.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、文化常识、细节理解题
【点评】
本文围绕世界各地的新年传统展开,属于文化介绍类文章,题目设置涵盖细节查找、主旨总结和出处推断,难度适中,要求学生具备快速定位原文和理解文章主旨的能力。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为文化类阅读理解,解题思路为:1. 针对细节题,先定位题干关键词到原文对应段落,查找具体信息匹配选项;2. 针对主旨类题目,梳理各段落核心内容,总结共同点;3. 针对推理判断题,根据文章体裁和内容判断出处,排除不符合的选项。
【解析】
16. 细节理解题。根据原文约克郡部分“Just as the clock is about to strike 12 o'clock on New Year's Eve, you should say 'black rabbits' three times”可知,新年前夜午夜前要喊三次“black rabbits”,对应选项C。A选项“white rabbits”是钟敲响后的内容,B、D选项原文未提及,排除。
17. 主旨大意题。约克郡的传统是新年祝福、南美内衣对应爱情/财富/和平的愿望、威尔士唱歌求好运,三者均表达对新年的美好希望,对应选项B。A选项并非主要针对孩子,C选项食物不是核心,D选项原文未提及传统不再流行,排除。
18. 推理判断题。文章介绍世界各地的新年文化传统,属于文化类内容,最可能来自文化博客,对应选项D。A选项个人旅行故事、B选项科学报告、C选项生物教材均不符合文章体裁,排除。
【答案】
16.C 17.B 18.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、文化常识、细节理解题
【点评】
本文围绕世界各地的新年传统展开,属于文化介绍类文章,题目设置涵盖细节查找、主旨总结和出处推断,难度适中,要求学生具备快速定位原文和理解文章主旨的能力。
【难度系数】
0.7
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