Question

Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to a racial and immigrant population，the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.

Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing.From novels to poetry，the selection is wide.Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.

Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene.Everything from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.

The National Film Board，a film crew in Canada，is the primary producer of movies in Canada.However，many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive US.Many well?known actors，directors，screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.

French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec.Since then the volume of art and artists has increased.Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well?known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.

Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada.Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling.American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.

1.What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Brief Introduction to Canada

B．Canadian Arts，Culture and Sports

C．Canadian Artists

D．Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous

2.Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has________.

A．a long history? B．a large area

C．a large population? D．a variety of immigrants

3.Which group of Canadian artists is well?known all over the world today?

A．Native writers and screen writers.

B．Photographers and actors.

C．Painters and writers.

D．Musicians，actors and directors.

4.Which of the following statements about Canada is NOT true?

A．Canadian arts have been much influenced by French people.

B．Canadian people love sports very much.

C．There are many big film?making companies in Canada.

D．Canadian arts and artists are becoming better known.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.C

【解析】

1.

解析　标题归纳题。由文章第一段第一句及最后一段第一句可知，本文主要讲述了加拿大的艺术、文化和体育。

2.2】　D

解析　细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，多种族移民是其艺术和文化多样化的一个重要因素。

3.3】　D

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句以及第四段最后一句可知，D项正确。

4.4】　C

解析　细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可排除A项；根据最后一段第一句可排除B项；根据倒数第二段内容可排除D项。文章并未提到加拿大国内有很多影视制作公司，因此C项错误，故选C项。