题目内容
【题目】Many people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.
Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
【1】What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?
A. Coastlines and sunbath. B. Lakes and beaches.
C. Animals and plants. D. Mountains and water.
【2】The second paragraph is mainly to tell us_________.
A. Canada and the US B. the beauty of Niagara Falls
C. the importance of the fall D. the hydroelectric power
【3】What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?
A. It is a political center in Canada. B. It displays the Canadian bravery.
C. Its people come from different countries D. Travelers can buy something cheap there..
【4】Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to _____.
A. tell us a history story B. compare Vancouver and Victoria
C. remind us to keep him in mind D. introduce the city of Vancouver
【答案】
【1】B
【2】B
【3】C
【4】D
【解析】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了加拿大的一些著名的景点:Niagara Falls、Toronto、Vancouver。此外还简单介绍加拿大的农业产品。
【1】细节理解题。根据“Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive.”和“Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.”可知在加拿大最吸引游客的是湖泊和海滩。故选B。
【2】细节理解题。根据“It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power.”和段落大意可知第2段主要叙述了美丽的Niagara Falls。故选B。
【3】细节理解题。根据“ Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. ”可知Toronto的人来自很多国家。故选C。
【4】推理判断题。根据“Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s.”可知第四段提到Captain George Vancouver是为了介绍Vancouver。故选D。