Question

【题目】

Brazil is the biggest country with the largest population in South America. It is one of the world’s rising powers.

Brazil has been a big farming country for the last 10 years. It produces a third of all coffee in the world, which makes the country the biggest coffee producer in the world.

In Brazil, soccer is the most popular sport. Brazilians are soccer crazy, and their country has some of the best players. The most famous of all is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele. Brazil has won the World Cup five times, more than any other nation.

Tourism is also important in Brazil. In 2010, the number of foreign visitors to Brazil reached more than 5 million, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

What makes millions of visitors come here? The beautiful landscape may be the answer. The world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest, covers about half of Brazil. It is home to hundreds of thousands of animal species. The great Iguazu Falls are made up of 275 to 350 waterfalls. Sometimes, rainbows will show up, with butterflies flying high in the sky. Can you imagine how beautiful it is?

The unique landscape gives its people special characteristics. Brazilians are hospitable and friendly. A man may kiss a woman on both cheeks when they first meet. Although most Brazilians are from different races(种族), including Amerindians, Europeans, and Africans, they get along well with each other.

It’s the different races that offer Brazil a very rich culture. From samba and carnivals to food and music. African culture is everywhere in Brazil. Brazilians are famous for being fun, easygoing and yes, exciting. Nothing can prove this more than a carnival. The event that’s celebrated in Rio de Janeiro is described as the “world’s biggest party”. It is held for four days in February or March every year. Everyone dresses in costumes and parades through the city. They play musical instruments and dance.

However, Brazil also has its problems. Transportation is a nightmare, especially in big cities. By hosting the world’s two biggest sporting events—the World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games—the country has improved quickly.

【1】The writer doesn’t talk about the of Brazil in Paragraph 1.

A.sizeB.cultureC.locationD.population

【2】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A.Sport and industry are especially important in Brazil.

B.Most of the coffee in the world is produced in Brazil.

C.It’s ten years since Brazil became a big farming country.

D.Over 5,000,000 foreign visitors travelled to Brazil in 2010.

【3】Millions of visitors come to Brazil every year because .

A.it’s covered by a large rainforestB.it has the best soccer team in the world

C.it’s filled with beautiful butterfliesD.it is one of the most beautiful countries

【4】The word “carnival” in Paragraph 7 is most probably a .

A.sporting eventB.musical instrumentC.public festivalD.special dance

【5】Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A.Brazil—Home to AnimalsB.Traffic Problems in Brazil

C.Enjoying Brazil’s BeautyD.Watching Soccer in Brazil

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【4】C

【5】C

【解析】

文章大意：本文主要介绍巴西的历史、人文和风景。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二行Brazil is the biggest country with the largest population in South America. It is one of the world’s rising powers.“巴西是南美人口最多的最大国家。它是世界上正在崛起的大国之一。”可知说到了位置、人口、面积，故答案选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二行It produces a third of all coffee in the world, which makes the country the biggest coffee producer in the world.“它生产的咖啡占世界咖啡总量的三分之一，这使该国成为世界上最大的咖啡生产国。”可知大多数咖啡在巴西被生产，故B项正确。根据第二段第一行Brazil has been a big farming country for the last 10 years.“巴西在过去10年里一直是一个农业大国。”故C项正确。根据文章第四段第一、二行Tourism is also important in Brazil. In 2010, the number of foreign visitors to Brazil reached more than 5 million“旅游业在巴西也很重要。2010年，巴西的外国游客人数超过500万”故D项正确，故答案选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据第五段第一行What makes millions of visitors come here? The beautiful landscape may be the answer.“什么让数百万游客来到这里？美丽的风景也许就是答案。”以及第五段倒数第一、二行Sometimes, rainbows will show up, with butterflies flying high in the sky. Can you imagine how beautiful it is?“有时彩虹会出现，蝴蝶在天空中高飞。你能想象它有多美吗？”可知，有着美丽的风景，美丽的蝴蝶，故答案选C。

【4】词义猜测题。根据第七段第三、四行The event that’s celebrated in Rio de Janeiro is described as the “world’s biggest party”.“在里约热内卢举行的庆祝活动被称为“世界上最大的聚会”。”可知是公共的节日。故答案选C。

【5】主旨大意题。根据本文介绍巴西的各种人文风景，故本文题目是享受巴西的美，故答案选C。