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【题目】

News 1 A big surprise! Mo Yan has become the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature(文学). When he heard the news, he said he was overjoyed and scared. But do you know Mo Yan is a pen name that means “Don’t Speak”? His real name is Guan Moye.

News 2 There is a new “star” in the sky! On October 25th, 2012, China successfully sent another Man-made satellite into space in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It was the 16th satellite of the Beidou system. It will start providing navigation (导航) services for China by the end of this year. In all, the system will have 35 satellites.

News 3 Have you heard that crazy new song “Gangnam Style”? It’s blowing up right now! Now it is the No. 1 song on iTunes in more than 30 countries. That song is everywhere. It’s online! It’s on TV! It’s on the radio! You can’t escape Gangnam Style!

News 4 A powerful earthquake has hit Pakistan, sending aftershocks (余震) through northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. A building in Pakistan’s capital has fallen down and more than a hundred people are trapped underneath (被困在下面). It’s believed that over 18,000 people have lost their lives and over 40,000 have been injured. The search continues for those still alive.

【1】Mo Yan is the __________ Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A. first B. second

C. third D. fourth

【2】When Mo Yan heard the news, he was very______.

A. happy and scared B. worried

C. comfortable D. enjoyable and unforgettable

【3】Which of the following about the new “star” is TRUE?

A. It was sent up at the beginning of 2012.

B. It was the 17th satellite of the Beidou system.

C. It was sent up in southeast China’s Sichuan Province.

D. It will start providing navigation services.

【4】“Gangnam Style” that is blowing up right now is ______.

A. a popular novel B. a crazy new song

C. a latest picture D. a beautiful scene

【5】How many people died during the earthquake?

A. About 58,000. B. Less than 18,000.

C. More than 18,000. D. Over 40,000

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】A

【3】D

【4】B

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：该文给出了四则新闻：莫言成为第一个获得诺贝尔文学奖的中国人。2012年10月25日，中国成功发射了另一颗人造卫星，它将开始提供导航服务。疯狂的新歌曲“江南风格”现在正非常流行！强大的地震袭击了巴基斯坦。

【1】A细节理解题。根据第一框中Mo Yan has become the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Prize in Literature可知莫言是第一个获得诺贝尔文学奖的中国人。所以该选A。

【2】A细节理解题。根据第一框中When he heard the news, he said he was overjoyed and scared.可知当莫言听到这个消息时，他说他很高兴，也很害怕。所以该选A。

【3】D细节理解题。根据第二框中It will start providing navigation (导航) services for China by the end of this year.可知这颗卫星将开始提供导航服务，所以该选D。

【4】B细节理解题。根据第三框中Have you heard that crazy new song “Gangnam Style”? It’s blowing up right now!可知“Gangnam Style”是一首疯狂的新歌曲，所以该选B。

【5】C细节理解题。根据第四框中It’s believed that over 18,000 people have lost their lives and over 40,000 have been injured.可知在地震18000多人失去了生命，40000多人受伤。所以该选C。