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Vancouver(温哥华)

Natural Resources

As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry. 

International trade

International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.

Banking and Financial

The headquarters for HSBC Canada （汇丰银行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.

International relation

Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（领事馆）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.

Tourism

Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.

Film

Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（绰号）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.

Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?

  A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports

  B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".

  C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.

D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.

Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?

  A. Jim Pattison Group   B. WHO   C. Greenpeace D. The 2010 Winter Olympics

If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?

  A. Its international trade.

  B. Its film industry

  C. HSBC Canada

  D. Its beautiful natural scenery

We can infer______ from the part: International relation.

  A. Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.

  B. Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.

  C. APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver

  D. Canada is a peace-loving country.

The passage is probably taken from________.

  A. a magazine              B. a geography book   

C. a newspaper             D. an entertainment book

Answer 1

【小题1】D

【小题2】B

【小题3】C

【小题4】D

【小题5】B

解析:

【小题1】 正误判断题。从Natural Resources中可知,是森林业和矿业中心, 不是工农业中心。故D项符合题意，为最佳答案。其他三项文中均有对应表述。

【小题2】理解文章细节信息题。从Banking and Financial中的 “Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.” , International relation中的 “Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city.”以及从Tourism中的“The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is …and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.” 可知 A,C,D三项均与Vancouver有关, 文中没有提到WHO, 只提到了WTO(International relation中). 故B项符合题意，为最佳答案。

【小题3】推理判断题。题干说:一个上海财经大学的学生想去温哥华, 最大可能的理由是什么? 当然他对财经方面感兴趣。由Banking and Financial 中可知加拿大汇丰银行设在温哥华的金融商业区，故C为最佳答案。

【小题4】推理判断题。由这一部分中“Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.”可以推出加拿大没有核武器，是一个爱好和平的国家。故D为最佳答案。A，B文中有明确表述，不合题意；而C项本身表述错误，APEC 和 WTO的总部不在温哥华。

【小题5】推理判断题。本文介绍了温哥华的自然资源、经济贸易、金融、国际关系、电影业以及旅游业等方面，我们可以推出本文最大可能出自地理书中的国家概况部分.