题目内容
Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.
Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks. In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.
Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.
Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades
- 1.
Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?
- A.To encourage people to plant more lemons
- B.To help people enjoy the winter months
- C.To develop winter tourism in Menton
- D.To cerebrate the success of orange planting
- A.
- 2.
What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?
- A.The history of Menton
- B.The tourist attractions in Menton
- C.The special taste of the lemons in Menton
- D.The history of the Lemon Festival
- A.
- 3.
You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival
- A.lemon and orange shows
- B.a town parade
- C.fireworks
- D.a concert
- A.
- 4.
In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
- A.Travel
- B.Family
- C.Advertisement
- D.Sport
- A.
试题分析:这篇文章给我们介绍了闻名于全世界的芒通柠檬节,它于每年的二月中旬到3月之间举行,很多游客都会前来观看柠檬和橘子展览,城镇游行还有烟火,非常有趣。
1.细节题。根据文章In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.可知,为了发展冬季旅游业,1934年,柠檬节正式诞生了。故选C
2.推断题。在文章第二段,作者是想告诉我们柠檬在芒通的特殊意义。故选C
3.细节题。根据文章Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.可知,在柠檬节,人们肯定会喜欢观看柠檬和橘子的展览,城镇游行还有烟火。故选D
4.推断题。这篇文章讲述了芒通的旅游项目—柠檬节。所以,它很可能是出自于一片旅游指南。故选A
考点:社会现象类说明文
点评:本文介绍了法国柠檬节一些风俗,此类文章重在理解作者所表达的观点和注重对细节题的把握。对于推断题,学生需要将整片文章的写作目的,作者所暗含的意思结合题目的选项进行综合的作答,平时的学习需要多进行阅读的练习培养好的语感。
Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.
Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We general hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature’s most dangerous killer.
Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year--- the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1,700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city----Chicago, Illinois.
Besides drinking lots of cool water , doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose and light—colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.
Health experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.
【小题1】Hot weather is common ______.
A.all over the world. | B.in many parts of the world |
C.in some parts of the world | D.in a few parts of the world |
A.heat | B.a flood | C.a storm | D.an earthquake |
A.in 1900 | B.in 1980 | C.in 1995 | D.in 2000 |
A.all kinds of terrible natural events in the world |
B.some health problems caused by hot weather |
C.how to prevent health problems |
D.the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them |
钢琴家朗朗是世界古典音乐新一代领军人物,被誉为“当今世界最年轻的钢琴大师”.
Lang Lang, called “Chinese Mozart”, one of the best-known Chinese pianists in the world, was born in Shenyang in 1982. He began to take piano lessons at the age of three. He played the piano at least 20 hours a week at that time. At the age of five, he won the Shenyang Piano Competition. Four years later, his father took him to Beijing to study at the Beijing Central Music Conservatory(中央音乐学院). When he was 11, he won the first prize at the Fourth International Young Pianists Competition in Germany. In 1996, he went to the United States to study music. Soon he became famous all over the US, and then around the world.
The road to success has never been easy. Lang Lang’s father even stopped his job in his police office. For over ten years, he followed Lang Lang everywhere he went, not only as a father, but also as a manager, tutor and friend, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. In spite of(尽管) giving on average over 150 performances around the world every year now, he still finds time to practice and learn new works. Lang Lang considers himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
【小题1】How old was Lang Lang when he went to Beijing to study?
A.He was three. | B.He was five. | C.He was nine. | D.He was eleven. |
A.They went on vacation to Beijing. |
B.Their family needed money at that time. |
C.Lang Lang wanted to take part in the Piano Competition. |
D.Lang Lang went there to study at a famous music conservatory. |
A.In Germany. | B.In the United States. | C.In Japan | D.In China. |
A.Lang Lang went to the United States to study music at the age of 14. |
B.Lang Lang’s father had to stay in Shenyang to make money. |
C.Lang Lang’s parents have done a lot for him to be a famous pianist. |
D.Lang Lang is called “Chinese Mozart” because he plays the piano very well. |
A.It’s not very difficult to be a pianist. |
B.A pianist is always popular in the world. |
C.You have to practice and learn much to be successful. |
D.Pianists never hate playing the piano because it’s interesting. |