Question

【题目】根据短文理解，选择正确答案。
Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country but only one of these—Quebec is known as "French Canada". This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.
Canada left the Britain in 1867 to become an independent country, and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.
Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast, French television is very rare.
The same goes for traffic signs and menus, for example. Outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where you'll see traffic signs in French. In restaurants, it's almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland of French Canada. However, all products sold in Canada must, by law, have labels（标签）and instructions in both languages.
In Canada's English speaking provinces, official bilingualism（双语）means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this programme, they are taught most of their subjects in French. If a student begins the course in kindergarten（幼儿园）or Grade One, it is likely that all their lessons will be in French. However, if they start at junior high school, 25 per cent of the teaching will continue to be in English.
（1）How many provinces are there in Canada?
A.Ten
B.Nine
C.Eleven
D.Two
（2）Which country controlled Canada before its independence?
A.France.
B.Britain.
C.America.
D.Germany.
（3）Which of the following sentences is Right?
A.English is the only official language, though French is also spoken there.
B.The two national television networks broadcast both in English and French.
C.All products sold in Canada must be explained in both English and French.
D.In any restaurant in Canada, you can find French on the menu.
（4）In Canada's English speaking provinces, what does official bilingualism means?
A.Students have to complete a special French language course.
B.Under the programme, the students are mainly taught in English.
C.If a student begins a special French language course, in kindergarten or Grade one all his lessons may be in French.
D.When the students are at junior high school, they will only be taught in English.

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）A
（2）B
（3）C
（4）C
【解析】本文介绍加拿大的风土人情之官方语言背景：英语和法语. 在加拿大讲英语的省份,官方语言（双语）,学生可以选择完成一个法语语言课程.

（1）A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话“There are 10 provinces in the country but only one of thesQuebec is known as 'French Canada'”可知在加拿大有10个省。故选A。

（2）B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话“Canada left the British empire(帝国)in 1867 to become an independent country”，可知在1867年加拿大脱离大英帝国，成为一个独立的国家。故选B。

（3）C细节理解题。根据文中开始一句“Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French”可知加拿大有英语和法语两种官方语言，则A项错误。根据第三段此句“the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country．”可知B项错误。根据第四段最后一句话“However, all products sold in Canada must, by law, have labels(标签)and instructions in both languages．”可知C项是正确的。

（4）C细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 In Canada's English speaking provinces, off icial bilingualism（双语）means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this programme, they are taught most of their subjects in French. If a student begins the course in kindergarten（幼儿园）or Grade One, it is likely that all their lessons will be in French. 在加拿大讲英语的省份,官方语言（双语）意味着学生可以选择完成一个法语语言课程.根据这一方案,他们大部分的科目用法语教。如果一个学生在幼儿园或一年级开始这课程，很可能所有的课程都用法语。故选C。