题目内容
Bolivia has a population of three and a half million. About one tenth of the total population are white; one-fourth are mixed Indians and white; and more than half are full-blooded Indians. The government and the industries are under the control of the white people.
The Indians today live in much the same way as their ancestors. Most of them are farmers. Many work in the mines, for minin
g is the most important industry on Bolivia’s. Of all the mining products, tin is the most important, which makes up three-fourths of all Bolivia’s exports. The eastern slopes of the Andes, since there are very few roads there, are fertile but not highly developed. The two primary means of transportation are river boats and porters. East of the hill region is the great plains where tropical plants are grown. A serious problem for Bolivia is the transport of food from the warm regions, where it is grown to the mountainous regions, where most of the people live.
Bolivia gained its independence from Spain about a hundred years ago. It has been slow in developing, but its rich resources pr
omise a better future in it.
【小题1】.
The majority of the Bolivian population are .
| A．full-blooded Indians | B．mixed Indian and white |
| C．white citizens | D．all whites and mixed-blooded people |
. The Indian’s way of life today is .
| A．quite different from that of their ancestors | B．quite interesting |
| C．almost the same as their ancestors’ | D．very exciting |
The main product Bolivia exports is .
| A．tropical plants | B．gold and silver | C．tin | D．food |
Bolivia has been slow in developing, but it has hope for a better future because of its .
| A．mining products | B．rich resources |
| C．independence from Spain | D．two primary means of transportation |
【小题1】.A
【小题1】.C
【小题1】.C
【小题1】.B
解析
Carnival(狂欢节) does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.
In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras (大斋节前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year's Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political or historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival, but they might have an indoor party.
Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia's carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there join in dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.
The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts ten days before Lent (大斋节). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the party held in St. Mark's Square.
【小题1】What's the best title for the passage?
| A．Ways of Carnival |
| B．Carnival Parades |
| C．Carnivals around the World |
| D．History of Carnival |
| A．not all cities have a street carnival |
| B．all Brazilian cities celebrate carnival for a week |
| C．the parades should have a subject related to Brazil politics |
| D．people prepare for or celebrate carnival after Mardi Gras Day |
| A．people join in dancing |
| B．nearly all people are wet |
| C．children wearing costumes march in the streets |
| D．adult dance groups dance in the streets |
| A．The time of celebrating carnival in Bolivia is mentioned. |
| B．There are details and numbers about carnival celebrations in Bolivia. |
| C．People in the carnival celebration in Bolivia are mentioned. |
| D．Events or performances for carnival celebrations in Bolivia are told. |
| A．Louisiana. |
| B．Bolivia. |
| C．Venice. |
| D．Brazil. |
Bolivia has a population three and a half million . About one tenth of the total population are white ; one-fourth are mixed Indians and white ; and more than half are full-blooded Indians . The government and the industries are under the control of the white people .
The Indians today live in much the same way as their ancestors . Most of them are farmers . Many work in the mines , for mining is the most important industry on Bolivia’s . Of all the mining products , tin is the most important , which makes up three-fourths of all Bolivia’s exports . The eastern slopes of the Andes , since there are very few roads there , are fertile but not highly developed . The two primary means of transportation are river boats and porters . East of the hill region are the great plains where tropical plants are grown . A serious problem for Bolivia is the transport of food from the warm regions , where it is grown to the mountainous regions , where most of the people live .
Bolivia gained its independence from Spain about a hundred years ago . It has been slow in developing , but its rich resources promise a better future in it .
1.The majority of the Bolivian population are .
|
A．full-blooded Indians |
|
B．mixed Indian and white |
|
C．white citizens |
|
D．all whites and mixed-blooded people |
2.The Indian’s way of life today is
|
A．quite different from that of their ancestors |
|
B．quite interesting |
|
C．almost the same as their ancestors’ |
|
D．very exciting |
3.The main product Bolivia exports is
|
A．tropical plants |
B．gold and silver |
C．tin |
D．food |
4.Bolivia has been slow in developing , but it has hope for a better future because of its .
|
A．mining products |
B．rich resources |
|
C．independence from Spain |
D．two primary means of transportation |
Carnival(狂欢节) does not take place only in Louisiana. There are many celebrations around the world.
In Brazil, the celebration is supposed to go on from the Saturday before Mardi Gras (大斋节前的最后一天)to Mardi Gras Day, but in some Brazilian cities the celebration can last seven or eight days. Just like New Orleans, not many important things are decided in Brazil from New Year's Day to Mardi Gras Day because everyone is preparing for or celebrating carnival. Most Brazilian parades have a subject, which could be political or historical. The parades had to have a subject related to Brazil until 1996. Some cities in Brazil do not have a street carnival, but they might have an indoor party.
Bolivia has carnival parades for children and then more parades for adults. The children dress up in costumes and march in the streets. The adults make traditional dance groups and dance in the streets. But the main part of Bolivia's carnival is getting wet. Almost everyone gets wet from water balloons and water buckets. In Oruru, Bolivia, their carnival is held in the last ten days of the carnival season. People there join in dancing, but their main carnival event is a ceremonial parade that lasts for twenty hours and parades for four kilometers. Over 20,000 dancers are involved as well as 10,000 musicians. This parade attracts at least 400,000 people.
The carnival in Venice, Italy is often regarded as the most carefully prepared carnival and lasts ten days before Lent (大斋节). Many events are held in the canals including shows, concerts, dances and water processions(队列). The official ending to the celebration is the party held in St. Mark's Square.
1.What's the best title for the passage?
|
A．Ways of Carnival |
|
B．Carnival Parades |
|
C．Carnivals around the World |
|
D．History of Carnival |
2.From the passage we learn that in Brazil ____.
|
A．not all cities have a street carnival |
|
B．all Brazilian cities celebrate carnival for a week |
|
C．the parades should have a subject related to Brazil politics |
|
D．people prepare for or celebrate carnival after Mardi Gras Day |
3.The most important feature (特征)of the celebration of carnival in Bolivia is that ____.
|
A．people join in dancing |
|
B．nearly all people are wet |
|
C．children wearing costumes march in the streets |
|
D．adult dance groups dance in the streets |
4.Which of the following shows that the author pays special attention to the carnival in Bolivia?
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A．The time of celebrating carnival in Bolivia is mentioned. |
|
B．There are details and numbers about carnival celebrations in Bolivia. |
|
C．People in the carnival celebration in Bolivia are mentioned. |
|
D．Events or performances for carnival celebrations in Bolivia are told. |
5.Which of the following areas or countries prepares the most carefully for their carnival?
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A．Louisiana. |
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B．Bolivia. |
|
C．Venice. |
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D．Brazil. |