高三英語二輪復(fù)習(xí)閱讀理解歷史地理類-精講版課件

1、歷史地理類專題導(dǎo)讀專題 六 專題導(dǎo)讀 歷史地理類文章一般涉及某個國家、地區(qū)、河流、山脈、海洋、城鎮(zhèn)等的地理位置以及與之相關(guān)的社會生活、社會風(fēng)情、政治經(jīng)濟(jì)、人文歷史、自然資源、文化習(xí)俗、文化遺產(chǎn)等方面的情況，相當(dāng)一部分文章還附有圖表供理解或參考。專題 六 專題導(dǎo)讀 文章選材來源于英語國家的主要名勝或歷史事件，歷史年代；命題以細(xì)節(jié)題為主，有一定主觀推斷題；涉及一定的地理常識或歷史知識。閱讀史地類閱讀文章時，要重點(diǎn)弄清楚各個地名、人名之間的相互關(guān)系和各個國家、地區(qū)或城鎮(zhèn)之間的地理方位。如果文章或試題有附圖或附表，一定要把附圖或附表看懂、看明白。附圖或附表的存在就是幫助我們更好地讀懂和理解文章，輔助我

2、們做好有關(guān)試題。真題再現(xiàn)專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) 2010重慶改編 Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands，Ecuador，watching the sun move quietly into the sea，you shouldnt forget that Charles Darwin (18091882) arrived here in 1835.He stayed on the islands for five weeks，observing various animals.This finally inspired (啟發(fā)) hi

3、s famous work，On the Origin of Species.You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) The islands are certainly a paradise(天堂) for wildlife，as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under gover

4、nment control.Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago，each day is as impressive as it could be.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) The most wellknown animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型陸龜)，which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Santa Cruz，the second largest island in the

5、archipelago(群島)Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) Despite strict control over activities and timing，your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures：diving with sea lions that swim and play wit

6、hin inches of you；feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim；and，most magically，seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) Traveling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin，you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an

7、 untouched world.At night you will sleep on board the ship，leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands，which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn)()1. What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands? A. He studied different creatures on the

8、islands. B. He completed his famous book on the islands. C. He was touched by the geography of the islands. D. He was attracted by wellknown animals of the islands.專題 六 真題再現(xiàn)()2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”？ A. Animals on the islands feed on gra

9、ss. B. Local government forbids killing wildlife. C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish. D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals. 專題 六 真題再現(xiàn)()3. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of _. A. the beautiful sea views B. Darwins inspiring trip C. a closer vi

10、ew of animals D. various daring activities專題 六 真題再現(xiàn)()4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers B. Galapagos as a Paradise for Adventurers C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection專題 六

11、真題再現(xiàn)()5.The intended readers of the passage are those who _. Awant to study the origin of species Bare fond of traveling around the world Care interested in studying wild life Dwant to be inspired by natural beauty專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) 【文章大意】 本文介紹了一個冒險家的樂園Galapagos Islands，達(dá)爾文曾在這兒受到啟發(fā)寫出了物種起源一書，同時，由于這兒保護(hù)得很好，直到現(xiàn)在

12、依然是旅游的好去處。 1. A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第一段“He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals.”知道達(dá)爾文在島上觀察各種動物。 2. C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第四段“Despite strict control over activities and timing”可知答案。專題 六 真題再現(xiàn) 3. C推理判斷題。從文章最后三段的描寫中知道，在島上能夠給人印象深刻的就是和動物近距離的接觸，例如：海里小鯊魚的頑皮，海邊海龜?shù)挠崎e等。 4. A主旨大意題?？v觀整篇文章，作者描寫了島嶼的美麗風(fēng)景，豐富的生物，較好的自

13、然保護(hù)，故選A。 5B推理判斷題。綜合全文再結(jié)合第一段“You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.”可知，全文旨在介紹一個旅游的好去處，由此可推斷文章主要為那些愛好旅游者所寫，故選B。專題預(yù)測專題 六 專題預(yù)測 Winter weather may have come late to parts of the United States this year, but the Midwest and Northeast are finally

14、 firm in winters icy grasp.Travel, Interrupted The freezing cold has created dangerous driving conditions across the country. Icy roads have led to at least 13 deaths in seven states. Minnesota police reported 290 accidents during rush hour on Tuesday.專題 六 專題預(yù)測 Air travel has been disrupted as well.

15、 More than 140 flights were canceled at OHare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. Some travelers had to camp out in terminals(終點(diǎn)站)overnight. Ted Bushelman, a spokesman for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, said that a few hundred passengers spent the night there. “All t

16、he hotel rooms in the area were taken, not just because of canceled flights but because highway travel was almost impossible，” he said. 專題 六 專題預(yù)測The Big Chill(寒流) Some areas in upstate New York have received more than five feet of snow over a twoday period. Weather forecasters said the region could

17、get more than eight feet of snow before the weekend. On Tuesday, West Virginia experienced the coldest temperatures recorded in the state in February since 1996, the weather service said. 專題 六 專題預(yù)測Sunny Outlook There is some sign of relief to come. On Wednesday, temperatures in Chicago rose slightly

18、 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind chill of minus 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Thats an improvement from Monday when the wind chill made it feel as if it were minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. National Weather Service meteorologist(氣象學(xué)家)Tim Seeley said that the area should expect temperatures in the low 20s

19、 by the weekend. 專題 六 專題預(yù)測 For some the heavy snowfall was cause for celebration. Ski resorts that had been suffering from the mild winter welcomed more white on the slopes. “It was the perfect storm，” said Joe Stevens, spokesman for the West Virginia Ski Areas Association. “Over four feet of snow h

20、as fallen since the middle of January, which has really turned the situation around for the resorts that were experiencingabove normal temperatures earlier in the season.”專題 六 專題預(yù)測()1.The main idea discussed in the passage is _. Atraffic accidents in America Bcold weather in America Cdifficult road

21、conditions Dheavy snow in America專題 六 專題預(yù)測()2.Deaths and accidents were caused by _. Aroads covered with ice and snow Bstrong cold winds blowing at a high speed Cheavy snow Dtoo cold weather專題 六 專題預(yù)測()3.Why were the hotels full in this area? ABecause there were so many people having their home destr

22、oyed. BIt was too cold for people to go out. CBecause air and highway travel were cut off. DThere were not enough hotels in this area.專題 六 專題預(yù)測()4.Which of the following about West Virginia is TRUE? AIt was hit by the heaviest snow in his story. BIts roads were cut off by the snowstorm. CIt would fa

23、ce fine weather very soon. DIt experienced very low temperature.()5.Which of the following welcomed the cold weather and heavy snow? AFarmers.BSki resorts. CDrivers. DOfficials.專題 六 專題預(yù)測 【文章大意】 本文主要介紹了美國的一次寒流的情況，包括交通事故、乘客滯留、對滑雪勝地有利等。 1B主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了美國的一次寒流的情況，包括交通事故、乘客滯留、對滑雪勝地有利等，都圍繞著寒流展開。 2A歸納判斷題。死

24、亡和交通事故都是由于冰雪路滑引起的。由第二段第二句得出答案。專題 六 專題預(yù)測 3C分析概括題。航空和公路交通由于惡劣天氣中斷，乘客滯留，致使旅館爆滿。由第三段最后一句可知。 4D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。West Virginia經(jīng)歷了一次溫度非常低的寒流。由第五段得出答案。 5B段落歸納題。幾家歡樂幾家愁，滑雪勝地非常喜歡這場大雪，因?yàn)樗麄冋秊榕傺┒l(fā)愁呢。專題 六 專題預(yù)測 (二) The engineer Camillo Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908.At his factory in Ivrea，he

25、 designed and produced the first Italian typewriter.Today the companys head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are offices all around the world.By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13,000 machines a year.Som

26、e went to customers in Italy，but Olivetti exported more typewriters to other countries.專題 六 專題預(yù)測 Camillos son, Adriano, started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss.He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialists. The c

27、ompany developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(計(jì)算器)In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer system. This was the first mainframe(主機(jī))computer designed and made in Italy.專題 六 專題預(yù)測 After Adriano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problems. Other companies, especially the

28、 Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company. In 1978, Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss.Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment. 專題 六 專題預(yù)測 Soon it be

29、came one of the worlds leading companies in information technology and communications. There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti groupone for personal computers，one for other office equipment, one for systems and services, and two for telecommunications.專題 六 專題預(yù)測()1. From the text we

30、learn that _. A. by 1930 Olivetti produced 13,000 typewriters a year B. Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950s C. some of Olivettis 700 staff regularly visited customers in Italy D. Olivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning專題 六 專題預(yù)測()2. What was probably the direct result of Olivettis falling behind in electronic technology? A. Adrianos death. B. A period of financial problems. C. Its faster progress. D. Its agreements with other companies.專題 六 專題預(yù)測()3. What do we know about Olivetti? A. It produced the best typewriter