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【题目】Passage 2

体裁	话题	词数	难度	建议时间
记叙文	曼德拉的去世及对他的缅怀	321	★★★☆☆	8分钟

People around the world are remembering Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president. He died Thursday at the age of 95.

South African President Jacob Zuma said, ＂The nation has lost its greatest son, and our people have lost a father. ＂

Mandela had been in poor health for several years. He was repeatedly treated in hospital, most recently for a lung infection. He became infected with tuberculosis(肺结核) many years ago while in prison.

Nelson Mandela was the main leader in efforts to end white minority rule in South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for his part in fighting apartheid(种族隔离)—the nation’s policy of discrimination(歧视)against blacks.

Many world leaders, past and present, are remembering Nelson Mandela.

Frederick W. de Klerk was South Africa’s last apartheid leader. He freed Mandela from prison in 1990. Later, the two men won the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. de Klerk said people will remember Mandela for the importance he placed on reconciliation(和解) — being able to reach a settlementspan> between conflicting sides. He said their relationship was, in his words, ＂often stormy＂, but he said they were＂always able to come together at critical(关键的)moments. ＂

In the United States, President Barack Obama called Mandela an influential, brave and profoundly good human being. Mr. Obama said Mandela will be remembered for leaving a free South Africa at peace. ＂I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s life. My very first political action — the first thing I ever did that involved an issue, or a policy, or politics — was a protest against apartheid. I would study his words and his writings. ＂

In London, British Prime Minister David Cameron called Mandela a true global hero. In his words, a great light has gone out in the world.

【1】What does the underlined word ＂stormy＂ in Para. 6 mean?

A. rainy B. fierce C. peaceful D. challenging

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Frederick W. de Klerk is still an enemy of Mandela.

B. President Barack Obama learned a lot from Nelson Mandela’s life.

C. Nelson Mandela fought for the independence of South Africa.

D. Jacob Zuma called Mandela a true global hero.

【3】The passage is most likely a part of _________.

A. an advertisement B. a travel booklet C. a biography D. a newspaper

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】D

【解析】

【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了南非前总统曼德拉的去世及世界各国主要领导人对曼德拉的缅怀。

【1】词义猜测题。根据后句Mr. de Klerk说在关键时刻双方能够联合可知双方的关系有时很激烈。

【2】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段＂I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s life…＂部分可知美国总统奥巴马从曼德拉身上学到了许多。

【3】文章出处题。本文介绍了曼德拉去世后世界各国举行哀悼的情况，最可能出自报纸的新闻，故选D。A项意思是＂广告＂；B项意思是＂旅游手册＂；C项意思是＂人物传记＂。