英语英语阅读理解社会文化试题类型及其解题技巧.docx

1、英语英语阅读理解社会文化试题类型及其解题技巧（英语）英语阅读理解(社会文化)试题类型及其解题技巧一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1阅读理解 In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. Its a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps. In honor of Lakshmi, t

2、he Hindu goddess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, succcss, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jew

3、elry, praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods. The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes w

4、ith clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand. The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their

5、 homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones. The festivals fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season. And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj It honors the close

6、 bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food. For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fi

7、reworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the countrys favorite celebrations.（1）People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for_. A.good fortune.B.colorful lanternsC.expensive jewelryD.traditional designs（2）Whats the probable purpose of creating rangoli on the floor? A.To desig

8、n traditional patterns.B.To produce colored powder or sand.C.To help get rid of bad luck.D.To produce an opportunity in business.（3）What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival? A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.B.Be busy decorating his home during the day.C.Get toge

9、ther with his sisters and brothers.D.Light up his home with small lamps.（4）Which of the following may not be a reason for childrens love of Diwali? A.Having a week off.B.Getting Christmas gifts.C.Enjoying amazing food.D.Setting off fireworks.【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）C（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了印度最重要的节日之一排灯节。 （

10、1）细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In honor of Lakshmi，the Hindu goddess of wealth，people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare，succcss，and well-being.”印度人庆祝排灯节第一天是为了获得生活，成功，为人方面的好运。故选A。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“For some，the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and b

11、usinesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand. ”在排灯节为了驱散家里和生意的霉运，印度人会在地上用彩色粉或沙子创造出rangoli形状。故选C。 （3）考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj. It honors the close bond between brot

12、hers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food. ”排灯节最后一天是纪念兄弟姐妹亲密纽带的日子。可知这天男子会和自己的兄弟姐妹在一起。故选C。 （4）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“For children in India，Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts，new clothes，amazing food，and

13、，in the past at least，a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the countrys favorite celebrations.”印度孩子们喜欢排灯节因 为他们可以放假一周，吃美味食物，还有大量烟花，没有说收到圣诞节礼物。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 A PG-13 rating is a stricter warning by the Ra

14、ting Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the film. A PG-13 film may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity (裸露), language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the film by itself will not

15、result in a rating greater than PG-13, although activities shown in the film related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the film. Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in PG-13 ra

16、ted film generally will not be sexually oriented. There may be violence scene in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A single use of one of the rude words in a film, though only as an expletive (感叹语), initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More th

17、an one such bad word requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context. The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a film PG-13 if, based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropri

18、ate because of the context or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the film is easily neglected.（1）What is the main goal of this passage? A.To discuss various movie ratings.B.To explain various movie ratings.C.To explain the difference between PG-13 and R movie rat

19、ings.D.To explain the PG-13 movie rating.（2）According to PG-13 rating, the theme of the movie _. A.has little impact on its ratingB.has a large impact on its ratingC.should be entertainingD.should be suitable for children（3）From Paragraph 2, we can learn that drug usage _. A.should not be allowed in

20、 moviesB.is dangerousC.makes a PG-13 rating necessaryD.is not appropriate for children under 13（4）What does a movie with two or more uses of bad words require? A.A PG rating.B.A PG-13 rating.C.An R rating.D.An NC-17 rating.【答案】 （1）D（2）A（3）C（4）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。PG-13级是电影分级委员会对家长发出的更严格的警告，目的是决定13岁以下的

21、孩子是否应该看这部电影。文章介绍了PG-13电影分级。 （1）考查推理判断。纵观全文可知，本文从主题、暴力、裸体、语言、成人活动方面解释了PG-13的电影分级。全文目的在于解释PG-13。故选D。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“The theme of the film by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although activities shown in the film related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for t

22、he film.”，电影的主题本身不会导致评级大于PG-13，尽管在电影中出现的与成熟主题相关的活动可能会导致对电影的限制评级。此可知，电影的主题对PG-13评级影响不大。故选A。 （3）考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating.”任何药物使用最初都需要至少达到PG-13级别。可知，药物使用使PG-13评级是必要的。故选C。 （4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“More than one such bad word requires an R rating, as must even

23、one of those words used in a sexual context.”，一部有两个或两个以上脏话用法的电影需要满足R级。故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 The final results of Best-Ever Teen Fiction vote are in. While its no surprise to see Harry Potter and The Hunger Games series on top, this years li

24、st also highlights some writers we werent as familiar with. For example, John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, appears five times in the top 100. Summer, like youth, passes quickly. But the books we read when were young can stay with us for a lifetime. The following are the top 4 on the list

25、. Enjoy. Harry Potter series The Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J. K. Rowing. The series includes seven books. The books concern a wizard (魔法师) called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him over coming danger

26、ous obstacles to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old. The Hunger Games series In the ruins of a future North America, a young girl is picked to leave her poor district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death in the cruel Hunger Games. But

27、 for Katniss Everdeen, the main character in this series by Suzanne Collins, winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order of Panem begins to unravel (瓦解). To Kill a Mockingbird Author Harper Lee explores racial tensions in the fictional tired old town of Maycomb, Ala.

28、, through the eyes of 6-year-old Scout Finch. As her lawyer father, Atticus, defends a black man accused of a crime, Scout and her friends learn about the unjust treatment of African-Americans and their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The fault in Our Stars Hazel Grace, a teenage girl, has got all

29、sorts of cancer inside her body, and her lungs arent working very well. She knows she is dying and doesnt live in hope any more. When a man named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazels story is about to be completely rewritten. （1）What do we know about John Green? A

30、.One of his novels tops the list.B.Many of his novels are very popular.C.He is the favorite writer of many teens.D.He was a well-known writer long before the vote.（2）Who is the author of The Hunger Games series? A.Harper Lee.B.John Green.C.J. K. Rowling.D.Suzanne Collins.（3）What is To Kill a Mocking

31、bird mainly about? A.Lifelong friendships.B.Racial discrimination.C.A man working as a lawyer.D.A little girls difficult childhood.（4）Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars _. A.is very optimisticB.writes a great storyC.makes many mistakesD.is changed by Augustus.（5）In which part of a newspaper can we find the text probably? A.Sports.B.News.C.Literature.D.