解析:这是一道推理判断题。从全文特别是文章最后一段可知,世界上有很多独特的海滩,不必只去有棕榈树、湛蓝的海水、白色的沙子的地方,你有更多的选择。 答案:D B Heavenly Island opens its doors to Chinese When most people think of tropical islands,lined with white sandy beaches and bright blue seas,it is often the Caribbean or South Pacific that comes to mind.But for Chinese tourists who want a taste of paradise(天堂)on Earth there is_a_new_place to consider. Mauritius,an island lying off the southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean,has just been added to China's list of tourist destinations.Rich in history,natural beauty and culture,the island has been a popular destination for the world's tourists for many years. On December 15 a total of eight African countries were added to the list.The others are Tunisia,Tanzania,Ethiopia,Kenya,Zimbabwe,Zambia and the Seychelles. The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers,including Dutch,French and British.In 1968,Mauritius won its independence. At present,over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and another fifth is Muslim.Both groups are descendants(后代)from workers brought to the island from India by the British.Some Chinese were also brought over to work.There are also descendants of African slaves and FrancoMauritians,the original settlers of the island. One of the best things about the island is the food.There is a mouthwatering mix of European,Chinese and Indian flavours(风味)and seafood is very popular.A typical Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry(咖喱),Chinese pork,British roast beef and Frenchstyle vegetables.Boiled rice is served with just about everything.All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer. The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provides the perfect setting to enjoy everything.The sea is full of colourful life that lives around the coral reef(珊瑚礁).This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving.The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing. 6What does the phrase “a new place” in the first paragraph refer to? A.Caribbean B.South Pacific C.Mauritius D.Africa 解析:语境词义判断题,可用语境词义推断法来解。认真阅读分析原文不难发现,从第二节起全文是对该词的解释,因此该词指Mauritius。 答案:C 7What attracts the world's tourists to visit Mauritius? A.Rich history. B.Natural beauty. C.Rich culture. D.A,B and C. 解析:细节判断题,可用直接就题找文法来解。原文第二节“Rich in history,natural beauty and culture,the island has been a popular destination for the world's tourists for many years.”体现答案。 答案:D 8Mauritius hasn't been controlled by ______. A.Indians B.Dutch C.French D.British 解析:细节判断题,可用直接就题找文法来解。原文第四节“The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers,including Dutch,French and British.”体现答案。 答案:A 9What makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving? A.Color life around the coral reef. B.The pleasant tropical climate. C.The beautiful scenery. D.The nice seafood. 解析:推理判断题,可用逻辑推断法来解。由原文第七节“The sea is full of colourful life that lives around the coral reef(珊瑚礁).This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving.”可以推出珊瑚礁周围的小生物使毛里求斯成为游泳和跳水的好地方。 答案:A (责任编辑:admin) |