题目内容
【题目】
The 4 Smallest Countries In The World |
Nauru – 21 km Located east of Australia, Nauru is the smallest island country in the world. It is also a country with the most overweight people in the world, with 97% of its men and 93% of women being overweight. |
Tuvalu – 26 km Located in the Pacific Ocean, west of Australia. There are about 10,000 people, with 8 km of roads, and only 1 hospital on the main island. Since it’s a difficult place to get to, in 2010, only about 2,000 visitors came to Tuvalu. |
Vatican – 0.44 km The world’s smallest country is the Vatican, also known as the Holy See. This country fits within the Italian capital city of Rome. It is also home to the biggest church in the world – St. Peter’s Basilica, and holds some of the most important art works. |
Monaco – 2 km Located on the French Riviera, Monaco is home to the largest number of rich people per capital in the world. With a population of over 36,000, Monaco is the world’s most densely (密集地) populated country. People there are mostly French-speaking. The most popular event is the Formula 1 race, held there every year. |
【1】Which is the smallest island country?
A. Nauru. B. Tuvalu. C. Vatican. D. Monaco.
【2】What’s the area of Vatican?
A. 21 km. B. 26 km. C. 0.44 km. D. 2 km.
【3】Which of the following about Monaco is TRUE?
A. It’s the world’s smallest country.
B. It’s the most difficult place to get to.
C. It has the most overweight people in the world.
D. It’s the world’s most densely populated country.
【答案】
【1】A
【2】C
【3】D
【解析】
试题分析:短文大意:该文介绍了世界上最小的四个国家:瑙鲁–21平方公里,位于澳大利亚东部;图瓦卢–26平方公里,位于太平洋,澳大利亚的西部;梵蒂冈–0.44平方公里;摩纳哥–2平方公里,位于法国里维埃拉。
【1】A细节理解题。根据文中Located east of Australia, Nauru is the smallest island country in the world可知瑙鲁是世界上最小的岛国。使用该选A。
【2】C 细节理解题。根据文中Vatican – 0.44 km可知梵蒂冈只有0.44平方公里,使用该选C。
【3】D细节理解题。根据文中With a population of over 36,000, Monaco is the world’s most densely (密集地) populated country.可知随着人口超过36000,摩纳哥是世界上人口最稠密的国家,使用该选D。