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5.Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada.Due to a racial and immigrant (移民)population the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.
Since the Second World War,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.
Film Crew in Canada The National Film Board 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 USA.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 are 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.

59.What would be the best title of the passage?B
A.A brief introduction to Canada     
B.Canadian arts,culture and sports
C.Canadian artists            
D.Canadian arts and culture are world famous
60.Canada has many forms of art and culture because it hasD.
A.a long history             
B.a large area
C.a large population           
D.a variety of nations and immigrants
61.Many Hollywood studios come to settle in Canada becauseA.
A.The cost in Canada is lower than that in the USA.
B.Canada has many well known actors and directors.
C.They want to work together with the movie producers in Canada.
D.They want to make movies about Canada.
62.Which of the statements about Canada is Wrong?C
A.Canadian Arts has 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.

分析 本文讲述了由于加拿大种族多,移民多,直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点.

解答 BDAC
59.B  主旨大意题.根据文章第一段"Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada…the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident."以及下文对加拿大音乐、电影、艺术和运动的介绍可知,B项是文章最好的标题.
60.D  细节理解题.根据文章第一段中的"Due to a racial and immigrant(移民的) population,the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident."可知,加拿大种族多,移民多,直接导致其艺术和运动形式也具有多样化的特点.故D项正确.
61.A 细节理解题.根据文中第四段第二句话However,many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive USA.可知在美国拍电影费用太高.故答案选A.
62.C  推理判断题.根据文中倒数第二段内容可知A项正确;根据最后一段第一句话可知B项正确;根据对各项文化艺术形式的叙述中可知D项正确.文章第四段第一句话提到The National Film Board is the primary producer of movies in Canada.以及后面的However…可知C项叙述错误.

点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.

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