题目内容
【题目】James Cook, at the age of forty, was sent by England to explore the Pacific Ocean. On his third voyage, as captain in charge of two ships, the Discovery and the Revolution, he came upon a group of unknown islands which he named the Sandwich Islands after his friend, the Earl (伯爵) of Sandwich. Today the islands are known at the Hawaiian Islands.
When Cook sailed into a protected bay (海湾) of one of the larger islands, the natives greeted him with curiosity and respect. Some historians said that the islanders welcomed him, believing he was the god, protector of peace and agriculture.
The islanders were short, strong people with a very well-organized social system. The men fished and raised crops. The women prepared for the children and made clothing for the men and short skirts for the women.
【1】The islands were named .
A. the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook
B. the Earl of Sandwich by James Cook
C. the sandwich Islands by James Cook
D. Discovery by James Cook
【2】When he landed there, James Cook found the islanders were .
A. cold B. satisfied
C. angry D. friendly
【3】Which of the following is true?
A. The natives were tall and healthy.
B. The men mainly worked outside.
C. The women did nothing but look after children.
D. The natives were very curious about everything.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】D
【3】B
【解析】请在此填写整体分析!
【1】细节理解题。由he came upon a group of unknown islands which he named the Sandwich Islands after his friend, the Earl (伯爵) of Sandwich.可知这个岛被James Cook命名为三明治群岛,选C。
【2】推理判断题。由When Cook sailed into a protected bay (海湾) of one of the larger islands, the natives greeted him with curiosity and respect. Some historians said that the islanders welcomed him, believing he was the god, protector of peace and agriculture. 可判断出当James Cook在那里登陆后,发现那里的岛民非常的友好,选D。
【3】推理判断题。由The men fished and raised crops.可判断出这个岛上的男子主要在户外工作,选B。