题目内容
In the summer of 1980 a Spanish tourist, Gaspar Carner, went to Great Britain on holiday. When he was travelling in Scotland, he decided to visit Loch Ness, the famous lake where people say there is a monster. But while he was going across the lake in a boat, his bag fell into the water. In the bag were his passport, car keys, pen, and all his money. Loch Ness is 150 metres deep, so he didn't expect to see the bag again!
Fourteen years later, in 1994, some scientists decided to explore the lake. They looked for the Loch Ness monster. Suddenly one of them saw something black in the water. They carefully went nearer. They thought the black thing was the monster. They went nearer and nearer. It was a bag. They took the bag out of the lake. They found that the photo on the passport was still clear. One of the scientists happened to be familiar with Gaspar Carner. So the bag was returned to him.
1.The reason why the lake is famous is that __________.
A. it's very deep B. there may be a monster
C. there's a bag in it D. it's in Scotland
2.What's in Carner's bag?
A. A monster. B. Many useful things.
C. Something black. D. Some photos.
3.How did the explorers know the bag was Carner's?
A. Carner recognized the bag
B. They expected it was the monster
C. Carner was very famous
D. One of the explorers knew Carner
1.B
2.B
3.D
【解析】
试题分析:1980年夏,一个西班牙游客到大不列颠度假。在苏格兰的时候,他决定去游览著名的。装有护照、车钥匙和钱等重要物品的包掉进了湖里。
1.细节理解题。根据第一段“the famous lake where people say there is a monster”可知,Loch Ness湖之所以有名,是因为据说湖里有怪物,故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据第一段“ In the bag were his passport, car keys, pen, and all his money”可知,他的包里有护照、车钥匙、钢笔和他所有的钱,这些都是重要的物品,黑色是包的颜色,故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据第二段“One of the scientists happened to be familiar with Gaspar Carner”可知,有一个科学家碰巧认识包的主人Carner,故选D。
考点:故事类短文阅读
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1. Listen first.
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All these English speaking tips will be in vain if you are not that confident in your English speaking skills. It is quite natural to commit errors when learning a new language.
Try to relax if you’re speaking in English. When you speak at a normal speed, you’ll discover that you will be able to pronounce the words correctly and people will understand you. Most of the time, the person you are talking to is not even aware of your errors.
In a word, learning English does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, effort and practice. Don’t get too frustrated and never give up. Follow these English speaking tips and practice daily. Soon, you would learn to speak English fluently as if it is your own language.
English speaking tips you must know
Introduction | It’s many people’s dream to 1._____ the discomfort from being unable to speak English in a new place. |
Tips | Listen first. ? Seeking help from textbooks won’t enable you to learn the 2._____ English pronunciation. ? Listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe how their mouths 3._____. ? Watch English shows and movies to improve your English accent and 4._____. |
Practice makes perfect. ? Practice three months to5._____ your mouth muscles. ? Regular reading 6._____ can reduce accent and improve your English communication skills. ? Practice with your friends and family. | |
Think in English. ? Thinking in your native language makes you 7._____ mentally. ? Thinking in English will reward you with automatic 8.____ in English. | |
Be more confident. ? Committing errors is a necessary part of language learning. ? Try to relax to speak at a normal speed and make yourself 9._____. | |
10._____ | Learning English does not happen overnight. |