题目内容
A big party will be held ______ those foreign leaders who will visit our city next week.
- A.in memory of
- B.in honor of
- C.in search of
- D.in charge of
试题分析:句意:将召开一次晚会,为了庆祝外国的领导下周来我们城市参观。in memory of纪念;in honor of为……庆祝;in search of寻找;in charge of负责,主管。根据句意故选B。
考点:考查介词短语的用法。
点评:本题难度适中。考查一些短语的用法是近几年高考的热点,需要考生牢记一些它们的用法,会分析句子的语境进而判断用它们的哪种形式。还需会区分类似的短语的不同用法及意义。
即学即练:She is _______the housework.
A. in memory of B. in honor of C. in search of D. in charge of
解析:D。句意:她掌管家务。
A subject which seems to have been insufficiently studied by doctors and psychologists is the influence of geography and climate on the psychological and physical health of mankind. There seems no doubt that the general character of the landscape, the relative length of day and night, and the climate must all play a big part in determining what kind of people we are.
It is true that a few studies have been made. Where all the inhabitants of a particular area enjoy exceptionally good or bad health, scientists have identified contributory factors such as the presence or absence of substances like iodine, fluoride, calcium, or iron in the water supply, or perhaps types of land that provide breeding places for pests like mosquitoes or rats.
Moreover, we can all generalize about types of people we have met. Those living in countries with long dark winters are apt to be less talkative and less vivacious than inhabitants of countries where the climate is more equable. And where the olive and the orange grow, there the inhabitants are cheerful, talkative, and spontaneous.
But these commonplace generalizations are inadequate: the influence of climate and geography should be studied in depth. Do all mountain dwellers live to a ripe old age? Does the drinking of wine, rather than beer, result in a sunny and open temperament? Is the strength and height of one of the Kenyan tribes due to their habitual drinking of the blood of cows?
We are not yet sure of the answers to such questions, but let us hope that something of benefit to mankind may eventually result from such studies.
【小题1】_____ might serve as a suitable title for this selection.
A.The Importance of Geographical Environment |
B.The Influence of Geographical Environment on Man |
C.Generalization of Types of People |
D.Geographical Environment, a Mysterious Subject |
A.substances which act positively or negatively on man's health |
B.harmful substances in the water supply |
C.substances which help provide breeding places for pests |
D.substances contributory to good health |
A.health condition | B.personality |
C.life-span | D.all of the above |
A.focus on some unknown aspects |
B.be pursued on a larger scale |
C.be carried out within a larger scope |
D.go much deeper |
A.generalize better about types of people |
B.find better water supplies |
C.gain an insight into its influence on mankind |
D.live to a ripe old age |
A subject which seems to have been insufficiently studied by doctors and psychologists is the influence of geography and climate on the psychological and physical health of mankind. There seems no doubt that the general character of the landscape, the relative length of day and night, and the climate must all play a big part in determining what kind of people we are.
It is true that a few studies have been made. Where all the inhabitants of a particular area enjoy exceptionally good or bad health, scientists have identified contributory factors such as the presence or absence of substances like iodine, fluoride, calcium, or iron in the water supply, or perhaps types of land that provide breeding places for pests like mosquitoes or rats.
Moreover, we can all generalize about types of people we have met. Those living in countries with long dark winters are apt to be less talkative and less vivacious than inhabitants of countries where the climate is more equable. And where the olive and the orange grow, there the inhabitants are cheerful, talkative, and spontaneous.
But these commonplace generalizations are inadequate: the influence of climate and geography should be studied in depth. Do all mountain dwellers live to a ripe old age? Does the drinking of wine, rather than beer, result in a sunny and open temperament? Is the strength and height of one of the Kenyan tribes due to their habitual drinking of the blood of cows?
We are not yet sure of the answers to such questions, but let us hope that something of benefit to mankind may eventually result from such studies.
1._____ might serve as a suitable title for this selection.
A.The Importance of Geographical Environment |
B.The Influence of Geographical Environment on Man |
C.Generalization of Types of People |
D.Geographical Environment, a Mysterious Subject |
2.Using context clues we may infer that " iodine, fluoride and calcium" are _____.
A.substances which act positively or negatively on man's health |
B.harmful substances in the water supply |
C.substances which help provide breeding places for pests |
D.substances contributory to good health |
3.We may infer from the third paragraph that geography and climate play an important role in determining the inhabitants' _____.
A.health condition |
B.personality |
C.life-span |
D.all of the above |
4.According to the author, research into the influence of geography and climate should_____.
A.focus on some unknown aspects |
B.be pursued on a larger scale |
C.be carried out within a larger scope |
D.go much deeper |
5.The author hopes that studies on the influence of geographical environment will enable us to
A.generalize better about types of people |
B.find better water supplies |
C.gain an insight into its influence on mankind |
D.live to a ripe old age |
Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.
Why now?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other must sees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.
Do
Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.
Did you know?
Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).
1.Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?
A.Kandy. |
B.Anuradhapura. |
C.Polonnaruwa. |
D.Colombo. |
2.If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’d better go
there in .
A.September. |
B.October. |
C.November. |
D.May. |
3.We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka .
A.is in the Pacific Ocean |
B.is famous for its excellent food |
C.is the world’s largest producer of tea |
D.has only flights to London |
4.The author wrote the article in order to .
A.introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka |
B.let readers know what is famous for in Sri Lanka |
C.make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world |
D.let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka |