7.Independence days around the world
Order and progress in Brazil
In one of the most peaceful Latin American revolutions,Brazil won its freedom after Portuguese prince Dom Pedro I declared it independent of his father's rule on September 7th,1822.
Pakistani pride
A boldly painted youth cheers for independence in front of the national flag in Wagah,a Pakistani town near India.At midnight on August 15th,1947,the Indian Independence Act unseated(罢免) the British Raj and established the two countries.Islamic Pakistan now celebrates its freedom on August 14th,which is also a Muslim holy day.
Indonesian determination
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on August 17th,1945threw the country into four years of war with the Netherlands,which Indonesia won in 1949.Celebratory customs include the release of hundreds of green turtles into the ocean from Bali's Kuta Beach,and panjat pinang,a game in which a pole is set up,covered with oily clay(粘土) and hung with bicycles,televisions and other prizes.Whoever climbs all the way to the top wins,though people often work together to split the prize.
Whimsical skies in Colombia
After protesters took a Bogota's streets on July 20th,1810,the Spanish governor acknowledged a limited independence that eventually gave way to full sovereignty(主权) in 1819.Colorful hot air balloon shows have previously been in honor of Colombia's quest for freedom,and folk dancing,flag raising ceremonies and traditional food such as corn cakes are also staples(主要内容) of the day.
21.The most peaceful revolution of the four is the one inD.
A.Indonesia
B.Pakistan
C.Colombia
D.Brazil
22.When does Islamic Pakistan celebrate its freedom?C
A.September 7th.
B.August 15th.
C.August 14th.
D.July 20th.
23.What is among the celebratory customs in Indonesia?A
A.The release of green turtles into the ocean.
B.Colorful hot air balloon shows.
C.Flag raising ceremonies.
D.Folk dancing.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了世界各地的独立日的日期和由来以及它的意义.
解答 21.D.细节理解题.根据第二段In one of the most peaceful Latin American revolutions,Brazil won its freedom after Portuguese prince Dom Pedro I declared it independent of his father's rule on September 7th,1822可知巴西独立是最和平的革命之一;故选D.
22.C.细节理解题.根据第三段Islamic Pakistan now celebrates its freedom on August 14th,which is also a Muslim holy day可知伊斯兰巴基斯坦在8月14日庆祝自由;故选C.
23.A.细节理解题.根据第四段Celebratory customs include the release of hundreds of green turtles into the ocean from Bali's Kuta Beach,and panjat pinang,a game in which a pole is set up,covered with oily clay(粘土) and hung with bicycles,televisions and other prizes可知印度尼西亚的庆祝习俗是将绿色海龟释放到海洋;故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.