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7.The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992.In 1992,the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions.Back in the late 1800s,there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.He was said to only accept men as members of his gang (帮派)who proved their worth in challenges.At that time,it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.This event is becoming increasingly popular.A large number of competitors and journalists from Canada to Finland attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.
The event is famous for its warm and humorous atmosphere.The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.3meters long official track.The track has two dry obstacles (障碍物)and a water obstacle,about a meter deep.
There are a few basic rules and the winner is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.The wife to be carried may be your own,or your neighbor's.The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49kg.If she is less than 49kg,the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry.Each time a competitor drops his wife,that couple will be fined 15seconds.
Along with the Wife-carrying World Championship,there is also a team competition.The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns.At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official"wife-carrying drink".Then he may continue the race.A special prize is awarded to the team with the best costumes.
21.According to the passage the Wife-carrying World ChampionshipA
A.was first celebrated in 1992.
B.was first held by Rosvo-Ronkaine.
C.is celebrated in Finland or Canada every year.
D.will award"wife-carrying drink"to the winners.
22.The Wife-carrying World Championship is famous becauseC.
A.it is held on a 253.3meters long official track.
B.many competitors take part in it.
C.it has a pleasant atmosphere.
D.the winner will be awarded a lot of money.
23.If a husband drops his wife three times in the competition,he will be finedC.
A.15seconds. B.35seconds. C.45seconds. D.60seconds.
24.The passage is written mainly toD.
A.warn people that the competition is dangerous.
B.attract more visitors to the Wife-carrying World Championship.
C.introduce how the Wife-carrying World Championship has become popular.
D.tell us something about the Wife-carrying World Championship.
分析 本文是一篇说明文,说明了世界背老婆锦标赛,介绍了比赛规则,还可以在比赛时喝官方准备的背老婆饮料
解答 21-24 ACCD
21.A 细节理解题.根据文章第一句话"The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992."可知Wife-carrying World Championship最早开始于1992,A项正确.
22:C 细节理解题:从文章第三段的句子:The event is famous for its warm and humorous atmosphere.可知世界背老婆锦标赛很著名,因为它的氛围令人愉快,选C
23:C 细节理解题:从文章第四段的句子:Each time a competitor drops his wife,that couple will be fined 15 seconds.可知如果丈夫在比赛中将老婆掉了三次,就会被罚45秒,选C
24:D 主旨大意题:从整篇文章可知,这篇文章给我们介绍了世界背老婆锦标赛,介绍了比赛规则,选D考点
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.
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