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1、阅读理解精练（5）社会文化（阅读理解）由 (2012重庆,C)改编There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky (威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary,“I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she did
2、nt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined.In certain moments,this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light,the rivers,teeming with fish,can turn into streams of gold.As you settle down with just a fi
3、shing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy,near the Inverlochy Castle,any frustration (烦恼) will float away as gently as the circling water.Its just you and purple,pink,white flowers,seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave
4、 you with a lifetimes fun.For many,fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long days fishing.Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beau
5、ty of Scotlands mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge.But its not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique.More than 900 metres high,on the mountains north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name c
6、omes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh”or “water of life”;and it is the single most important ingredient (原料) in Scotlands best known drink:whisky.1.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that .A.the Queen is rich in tour experienceB.the Castle is a good place to go in ScotlandC.tasting whisky is
7、 better than going fishingD.1873 is a special year for the Queen2.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?()A.By giving descriptions.B.By following time order.C.By analyzing causes.D.By making comparisons.3.What is Ben Nevis special for?()A.The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.B.The beauty of its surroundings.C.
8、The water from the mountain.D.The challenge up to its top.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?()A.To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.B.To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.C.To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.D.To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.
9、语篇解读:苏格兰是一个好地方,是一个著名的旅游胜地,漂亮的城堡、美丽的河流等令人流连忘返。本文对此作了介绍。答案及剖析:1.B推理判断题。作者在第一段用女王的评价“I never saw a lovelier spot.”是为了说明苏格兰的这座城堡Inverlochy Castle是一个值得去的好地方。2.A事实细节题。第二段作者分别描绘了几个场景:静静的湖泊,草地和山脉交互转换,落日余晖下金色的山坡和溪流,鲜花相伴在河边垂钓。故答案为A。3.C事实细节题。根据文章最后一段中的“what comes down is unique”可知,从山上流下的东西(当然是后文中说到的)pure water
10、是独特的,因为“.it is the single most important ingredient (原料) in Scotlands best known drink:whisky.”故C项与此内容相符。4.B主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章旨在向读者展示苏格兰的几个旅游景点(the Inverlochy Castle,River Orchy,Ben Nevis等)。【长难句子分析】 在山的北面,九百多米的高处,是非常重要的纯净水源。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。In presentday China，we can find two ty
11、pes of fast foodwestern food and Chinese food.However，not until the recent decade has western fast food become popular in China.Before the first hamburger walked its way into the Chinese food market，we had little idea about such terms as hot dogs，pizza，potato chips，let alone KFC and McDonalds.It is
12、the reform and openingup policy that has brought about the interflow of the food culture between China and the western countries.Fast food，both Chinese food and western food，has several advantages.In the first place，fast food，as is characterized by its name，is fast.The food is always ready and fresh
13、，waiting for its customers.This saves peoples precious time，and consequently goes well with the tempo of life in modern society.Secondly，it is very convenient.As we know，fast food restaurants are much the same as cafeterias.Customers may feel free to help themselves to any variety provided and eat t
14、o their hearts content.Thirdly，fast food restaurants are environmentally comfortable.Clean dishes，shiny tables，decent service and light music all stimulate peoples appetite to eat more.The above mentioned advantages make fast food become rooted in almost all parts of the country and enjoy popularity
15、 among people.Thats also why nowadays Singapore fast food，Turkish fast food and IndiaPakistan fast food have found their homes in China.As every coin has two sides，fast food also has its disadvantages such as lack of nutrition and dull taste.Nevertheless，these are minor points compared with its adva
16、ntages.Since most people agree with fast food，it tends to grow more rapidly.1Whats the best title for this passage？.AThe Road to the Western Fast FoodBThe Growth of Fast Food in ChinaCSingapore Fast Food in ChinaDEvery Coin Has Two Sides答案：B从第一段中国人一开始对快餐了解较少，后来西方的肯德基、麦当劳进入中国，直到倒数第二段新加坡等国的快餐进入中国，看出该文是叙述快餐在中国的发展。2Which of the following statements is NOT true
