题目内容
【题目】HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition , Evolution & Revolution : Chinese dress 1700s to now . DON’T FORGET out other special event , the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus ! 150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience !
◆ Chinese Folk Dancing : Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney . Dances include : the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance . A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance . Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances .
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall , at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm.
◆ Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre : Well-known children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group . Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays .
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall , at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm .
◆ Chinese Youth League : A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances , and a musician playing Er Hu .
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall , 11:30 am to 1:30 pm .
◆ Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse : Young children make a paper horse cut-out . ( The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting , indicating a kind of advancement . ) Suitable for ages 8-12 years .
Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall , 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm .
◆ Club Med Circus School : Learn circus skills , including the trapeze , trampolining and magic . Note only for children over 5 : There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk , level 4 , on the day .
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm .
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a family member of the Powerhouse . Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address .
Members receive Powerline , our monthly magazine , discounts in the shops and the restaurants , as well as free admission to the Museum . All this for as little as $50.00 a year ! Call (02)9217 0600 for more details .
【1】When can you watch the Chinese drum dance ?
A. On July 2 . B. On July 3 . C. On July 6 . D. On July 8 .
【2】To learn the magic tricks , you can go to __________ .
A. Kids Activity .
B. Chinese Youth League .
C. Club Med Circus School .
D. Children’s Arts Theatre .
【3】What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum ?
A. Calling (02)92170600 .
B. Gaining family membership .
C. Coming for the holiday fun .
D. Paying powerline $50.00 a year .
【4】 What is the main purpose of the text ?
A. To attract visitors .
B. To present schedules .
C. To report the performances .
D. To teach kids Chinese arts .
【答案】
【1】A
【2】C
【3】B
【4】A
【解析】
试题分析:这是一篇广告。Powerhouse提供多种有趣的假日休闲活动,有Chinese Folk Dancing,Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre,Chinese Youth League,Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse和Club Med Circus School等。休闲的内容,时间,地点,联系方式,价格以及优惠条件尽收眼底,欢迎光临!
【1】A细节理解题 在Chinese Folk Dancing部分我们可以找到Dances include: the Golden and the Chinese drum dance.,即中国民间舞蹈包括金舞和鼓舞。而该段有谈及参与时间(Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July),因此A选项正确。
【2】C细节理解题 在Club Med Circus School部分我们可以找到Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, tramp lining and magic.,即在这儿可以学到高空秋千,蹦床运动和魔术。由此可知C选项正确。
【3】B推理判断题 由倒数第2段可知,要想得倒免费参观就应成为Powerhouse 的成员(Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.)。B选项与此意吻合。D选项干扰性大。原文最后一段是说Powerline每年花费至少$50, 00。
【4】A写作意图题 文章提供了powerhouse假日休闲的内容,时间,地点,联系方式,价格以及优惠条件等。目的是给游客以详细的介绍从而吸引更多的游客。所以A 选项正确。
【学法指导】
关于广告类阅读
纵观全国各地的高考试题,每年阅读中必有一篇广告类的文章,这是因为广告英语与普通英语虽存在许多差异,但又与人们日常生活密切相关,应用性很强。此类阅读题可以很好地考查学生提取信息、处理信息的能力。35小题A写作意图题 文章提供了powerhouse假日休闲的内容,时间,地点,联系方式,价格以及优惠条件等。目的是给游客以详细的介绍从而吸引更多的游客。所以A 选项正确。
【题目】Autumn is a time when nature prepares to test and it is just the same with many people.With less energy or strength they have no desire to meet with friends after work,preferring to sit still in front of the television before going to bed early.And the next morning they find it hard to get up, too.
For most people, this period of time passes without any major effects, but a small minority suffer from complete winter depression(压抑).Apart from tiredness and without energy, the latter often has the following symptoms(症状).
They have an increased need for sleep and also for sweet food like chocolate.Normally, depression is along with difficulty in falling asleep and loss of appetite(胃口).
True winter depression exists when the symptoms occur repeatedly in autumn and winter.Moreover, they have to last at least two weeks.Symptoms of winter depression begin for northern hemisphere(北半球)countries in October, November or December, and reduce in January.The symptoms decrease when the days grow longer again.
Lack of light during the cold months is the cause of people's depression.
To reduce the bad effect of the winter depression, sufferers should spend as much time outdoors as possible.Exercise is also a tested cure for depression.A regular sleep wake cycle can help too, and sufferers should stick to it even at weekends.By getting up early, they can receive more daylight regardless of the weather.
Title | Light up your life |
Main idea | People who 【1】 from winter depression can light up their life. |
【2】 | ·Feel tired. ·Lack 【3】. ·Need more sleep and sweet food. ·Find it 【4】 to go to sleep. ·Have no 【5】 to have meals. |
Occurrence | ·Winter depression exists with the symptoms occurring over and over again in autumn and winter, and 【6】 two weeks or longer. ·Winter depression starts for northern hemisphere countries in October, November or December and 【7】 in January. |
Cause | ·【8】 to lack of light in cold weather |
Solutions | ·Spend as much time outdoors as 【9】. ·Take exercise. ·Go to bed and get up 【10】 every day. |