1、专题六专题六史地常识型阅读理解史地常识型阅读理解 专题导读专题导读专题六专题六 专题导读专题导读历史地理类文章一般涉及某个国家或地区的河流、山脉、历史地理类文章一般涉及某个国家或地区的河流、山脉、海洋、城镇等的地理位置以及与之相关的社会生活、社会风海洋、城镇等的地理位置以及与之相关的社会生活、社会风情、政治经济、人文历史、自然资源、文化习俗、文化遗产情、政治经济、人文历史、自然资源、文化习俗、文化遗产等方面的情况，相当一部分文章还附有图表供理解或参考。等方面的情况，相当一部分文章还附有图表供理解或参考。文章选材来源于英语国家的主要名胜或历史事件；命题以细文章选材来源于英语国家的主要名胜或历史事
2、件；命题以细节题为主，有一定主观推断题；涉及一定的地理常识或历史节题为主，有一定主观推断题；涉及一定的地理常识或历史知识。阅读史地类文章时，要重点弄清楚各个地名、人名之知识。阅读史地类文章时，要重点弄清楚各个地名、人名之间的相互关系和各个国家、地区或城镇之间的地理方位。如间的相互关系和各个国家、地区或城镇之间的地理方位。如果文章或试题有附图或附表，一定要把附图或附表看懂、看果文章或试题有附图或附表，一定要把附图或附表看懂、看明白。附图或附表的存在就是帮助我们更好地读懂和理解文明白。附图或附表的存在就是帮助我们更好地读懂和理解文章，辅助我们做好有关试题。章，辅助我们做好有关试题。真题典例真题典例
3、专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例【2011广东卷】广东卷】In a world with limited land,water and other natural resources(资源资源),the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise.Actually,the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm.People now realize that this unhe
4、althy situation must be changed,and that we must be able to develop in sustainable(可持续的可持续的)ways.That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products.In other words,we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources.专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例Today,sustainable devel
5、opment is a popular trend in many countries.According to a recent study,the global market for lowcarbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade.China,for example,has set its mind on leading that market,hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution.It is
6、now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy,and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and highspeed trains.In addition,we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil(棕榈油棕榈油),which is produced without cutting down valuab
7、le rainforest.In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%.专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets.First,they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions(排放排放)and targets for saving and reusing energy.Besides,stronger
8、 management of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development.Finally,governments can avoid the huge public expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction,and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from the traditional model to a sustainable one.The
9、 major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of a growing population within the limits of this single planet.That is no small task,but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例()1.The traditional business model is harmful because of all t
10、he following EXCEPT that _.Ait makes the world warmerBit consumes natural resourcesCit brings severe damage to forestsDit makes growth hard to continue()2.What can we infer from Paragraph 2?AChina lacks wind and solar energy.BChina is the leader of the lowcarbon market.CHighspeed trains are a lowcar
11、bon development.DPalm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例()3.To full develop the lowcarbon markets,governments can _.Acut public expensesBforbid carbon emissionsCdevelop public resourcesDencourage energy conservation()4.We can learn from the last paragraph that businesses hav
12、e many chances to _.Adevelop sustainable productsBexplore new natural resourcesCmake full use of natural resourcesDdeal with the major challenge专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例()5.What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo introduce a new business model.BTo compare two business models.CTo predict a change of the gl
13、obal market.DTo advocate sustainable development.专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例 【解析】本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了传统经济发展【解析】本文是一篇议论文。文章阐述了传统经济发展模式给地球带来了许多危害：破坏了森林、使全球气候变暖模式给地球带来了许多危害：破坏了森林、使全球气候变暖等。现在，低碳、可持续发展的经济模式成为许多国家的主等。现在，低碳、可持续发展的经济模式成为许多国家的主流发展方向。中国政府正在充分发挥潜能大力开发新的低耗流发展方向。中国政府正在充分发挥潜能大力开发新的低耗能、低排放的新能源市场。能、低排放的新能源市场。1B细节理解题
14、。根据第一段可知传统经济发展模细节理解题。根据第一段可知传统经济发展模式的危害，四个选项中只有式的危害，四个选项中只有B项未提到，故选项未提到，故选B。2C推理判断题。综合第二段的内容可知选推理判断题。综合第二段的内容可知选C。3D推理判断题。根据第三段中的推理判断题。根据第三段中的“First,they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions(排放排放)and targets for saving and reusing energy.”可知选可知选D。专题六专题六 真题典例真题典例4A推理判断题。根据最后一段推理判断题。根据最后
15、一段“That is no small task,but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.”可知选可知选A。5D写作意图题。文章由传统经济发展模式的弊端引写作意图题。文章由传统经济发展模式的弊端引出可持续发展经济模式并阐述了可持续发展经济模式的好处出可持续发展经济模式并阐述了可持续发展经济模式的好处及发展方向。故选及发展方向。故选D。专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测(一一)There are several ski hills that can be found locally,and not s
16、o locally.Heres a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.Sunshine VillageSunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area.Of all the hills in Alberta,Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown.Ticket pr
17、ices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past.Adults pay$76.5,Seniors$61.5,and Children only pay$26.5.At present,they have a snow base of 107 cm.The terrain(地地形形)is a mix of both easy and hard runs.新题预测新题预测专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测Lake LouiseOf all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,
18、200 acres of skiable terrain.It has the best balance of easy to difficult runs,and it gets snow of 93 cm right now.Adults pay$75.5,Seniors pay$54.5,and Children pay$24.5.Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access back country skiing.Mount NorquayMount Norquay is located
19、across the TransCanda highway from the town of Banff.It has less challenging terrain than either Sunshine or Lake Louisa.However,it is also a very economic decision,and it is the only ski hill in the region that offers hourly rates and night skiing on Fridays.All in专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测all this is a great
20、 hill to go and spend an afternoon or early evening,or to go and practice a few turns on before hitting up the bigger resorts later on in the season.NakiskaWhile it will be opening shortly,Nakiska is currently only open to the public on the weekends.Nakiska typically has less snow than the other res
21、orts located a bit deeper in the mountains.Currently,they have a base of 71cm.The terrain at Nakiska is varied,but slants more towards the easy side.Its the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain for children.Tickets are relatively cheap.Adults pay$64.5,Se
22、niors pay$51.5,and Children only pay$19.5.专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测Canada Olympic ParkCO.P.was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics;it is a world class facility for almost every winter sport.It has facilities not only for skiing,but also for all kinds of other activities.It has a snow base of 102cm,but it isnt
23、the primary focus.With tickets starting at$5 and capping at$39,it is very inexpensive.()1.What can we know about Sunshine Village?AIt is a ski hill in Europe.BIts snow is the thickest of the five.CIt is only suitable for ski beginners.DIts ticket prices are getting higher.专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测()2.What doe
24、s the underlined word“renown”in Paragraph 2 mean?AGood attraction.BPlace of interest.CPrize or reward.DFame or reputation.()3.Which will be the best choice for someone who is fond of lots of other sports games besides skiing?ASunshine Village.BLake Louise.CCanada Olympic Park.DNakiska.专题六专题六 新题预测新题预
25、测()4.How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children to skiing in the best family place?A168 dollars.B103.5 dollars.C209 dollars.D129.5 dollars.()5.The passage is mainly to_.Arecommend several famous travel sitesBtell us the places hes been to for winter sportsCintroduce some good
26、 places for skiingDadvertise his local tourist attractions专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测【解析】本文主要介绍五处滑雪胜地。【解析】本文主要介绍五处滑雪胜地。1B细节理解题。根据细节理解题。根据“At present,they have a snow base of 107cm.”可判断选可判断选B，因为比较其他四处地方，因为比较其他四处地方的雪的厚度可知，其余各地的雪均没有这么厚。的雪的厚度可知，其余各地的雪均没有这么厚。2D词义猜测题。根据词义猜测题。根据“Sunshine is definitely the premier ski
27、hill in the area.”可判断此地盛名，即在国际上可判断此地盛名，即在国际上都有名气，由此可判断选都有名气，由此可判断选D。3C细节理解题。根据细节理解题。根据“It has facilities not only for skiing,but also for all kinds of other activities.”可判可判断选断选C。专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测4A逻辑推理题。根据第五段倒数第三句逻辑推理题。根据第五段倒数第三句“Its the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of begin
28、ner and kid terrain for children.”可知可知“Nakiska”是最是最适合一家人去滑雪的地方；此处的收费标准是适合一家人去滑雪的地方；此处的收费标准是“Adults pay$64.5,Seniors pay$51.5,and Children only pay$19.5.”，两个成人收费两个成人收费129美元，两个小孩收费美元，两个小孩收费39美元，合计收费美元，合计收费168美元，故选美元，故选A。5C主旨大意题。根据全文第一段可知，全文旨在介绍主旨大意题。根据全文第一段可知，全文旨在介绍几处滑雪胜地，故选几处滑雪胜地，故选C。专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测(
29、二二)More than 200 scientists have completed a twoyear study to identify the most natural and undeveloped areas on Earth.Their findings are reported in a new book called Wilderness：Earths Last Wild Places.The book describes 37 wilderness areas around the world.Each has an area greater than 10,000 squa
30、re kilometers.The study considered only areas where at least 70%of all plants are native.North and South America are home to the largest number of wilderness areas.There are 16 such areas,from southern Argentina to Alaska and northern Canada.Africa has 8 wilderness areas,including the专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测
31、thick forests and the grasslands.Australia and New Guinea(几内亚几内亚)share 6 areas.Europe has 3 areas and Asia has 2.The Arabian Desert and Antarctica also are considered wilderness areas.The largest wilderness area is the Boreal Forest(北方森北方森林林)It extends for 16million square kilometers south of the Ar
32、ctic Circle.The Boreal Forest extends across Alaska,Canada,northern Europe and Russia.The smallest of the 37 wilderness areas is the Sundarbans.It is the worlds largest tidal mangrove forest(红树林红树林)It covers 10,000 square kilometers of land at the mouth of the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh(孟加
33、拉国孟加拉国)专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测The study found that wilderness areas cover about 46%of the Earths land surface.However,they are home to less than 2.5%of the worlds population.Nineteen of the wilderness areas have only about one person for each square kilometer.Native people usually live in these areas.Wilder
34、ness areas help to influence the worlds weather systems and rainfall.They are also home to many plants and animals.Population growth and the spread of agriculture and mining operations threaten wilderness areas.But just 7%of all such areas have some form of official protection.专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测()1.Wha
35、t does the author think of the wilderness areas around the world in the book?APrimitive.BPermanent.CPrecious.DPerfect.()2.The writer describes the wilderness areas to show that they _.Aare worth the public supportBcan attract readers attentionCneed to be stressed as resourcesDare seen on every conti
36、nent()3.According to the 4th paragraph,we can draw a conclusion that the 37 wilderness areas are _.Adeserted BcrowdedCuncontrolled Dundeveloped专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测()4.As the result of the effect on nature,the wilderness areas on Earth should be _.Athought more of by the governmentsBexplored as natural ha
37、bitats very soonCfurther made full use of at presentDdiscovered for their advantages of nature()5.The purpose of writing this text is to tell us _of the wilderness areas around the world.Athe importanceBthe situationCthe developmentDthe environment专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测【解析】【解析】本文为说明文。介绍荒野之地的基本分布及其本文为说明文。介绍
38、荒野之地的基本分布及其意义。意义。1C观点态度题。根据文章最后两段所介绍的观点态度题。根据文章最后两段所介绍的“wilderness areas”的作用的作用(人类居住、动植物的家园、影人类居住、动植物的家园、影响气候与降雨响气候与降雨)可推断作者认为可推断作者认为“wilderness areas”是是“珍珍贵的贵的”，故选，故选C。2C逻辑推理题。全文介绍完了荒野之地在世界上的逻辑推理题。全文介绍完了荒野之地在世界上的大致分布情况之后，指出它们是动植物的家园，也影响气候大致分布情况之后，指出它们是动植物的家园，也影响气候与降雨，由此可判断作者认为它们应该被作为一种资源去重与降雨，由此可判断
39、作者认为它们应该被作为一种资源去重视，从而得到保护，故选视，从而得到保护，故选C。3D逻辑推理题。根据第四段逻辑推理题。根据第四段“Nineteen of the wilderness areas have only about one person for each square kilometer.”可判断选可判断选D。专题六专题六 新题预测新题预测4A逻辑推理题。根据最后一段逻辑推理题。根据最后一段“Population growth and the spread of agriculture and mining operations threaten wilderness areas.But just 7%of all such areas have some form of official protection.”可判断选可判断选A。5B主旨大意题。根据全文重点介绍主旨大意题。根据全文重点介绍“wilderness areas”在世界上的主要分布情况及目前的状况，可判断选在世界上的主要分布情况及目前的状况，可判断选B。
