17.The recent gang-rape(轮奸)of a young woman in India has caused major protests.The woman later died of her injuries.The crime has also brought attention to the issue of women's rights in India.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has repeated that the government will bring to justice those guilty of the violent rape,and that he and ruling Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi share the country's anger over the crime.
Police have arrested six people accused of the attack which took place on December 16.The driver of the bus was also seized.The victim was a twenty-three-year-old medical student.She and a male friend received a ride on the private bus where a group of men severely beat her for an hour and then threw her off.Her male friend was also beaten.
After receiving treatment in a hospital in the capital,the victim was taken by air to Singapore where she died at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.Doctors said the woman suffered severe brain injury.
Prime Minster Singh told a conference Thursday that attacks against women happen in all states and areas.I le said"The safety and security of women is of the highest concern to our government.A commission of inquiry is being set up to look into precisely these issues in the capital."
Officials say two committees will be set up in reaction to the protests.One group is to investigate the possibility of faster trials in cases of sexual violence.Another will examine police reaction to the crime and suggest measures to improve women's safety.
India's junior home minister announced another new measure.The official said people who have been found guilty of rape will be publicly dishonored.They are to have their names and pictures placed on a ministry Website.
Last year,New Delhi alone reported more than 570rapes.More than 600of the crimes have been reported this year.Some lawmakers in India have now suggested that rape should be punished by death.
43.What was people's reaction to the gang-rape in India?A
A.They were angry and held massive protests.
B.They despaired of their safety and future life.
C.They wanted the problem to be solved quickly.
D.They felt disappointed about their officials.
44.What can we learn about the victim from the passage?B
A.She was studying at New Delhi Normal University.
B,She later died of severe injuries in Singapore.
C.Her boyfriend ran away when the attack happened.
D,Her treatment in New Delhi was very successful.
45.According to the passage,we can conclude thatD
A.the suspects'names have already been placed on websites
B.no measures have been taken to improve women's safety
C.the women in India don't have any right and freedom
D.in New Delhi the cases of sexual violence arc on the increase
46.What's the main idea of the passage?D
A.India is making new laws to punish sexual crimes.
B.India is trying its best to deal with the protests.
C.India is taking measures to improve women's safety.
D.India is looking for answers after the deadly rape.
分析 本文讲的是印度黑公交强奸致死案.文中介绍了该事件的发生过程以及政府对本事件的应对措施.
解答 43.A.细节理解题.由第一段第一句"…has caused major protests"和第二段最后"…share the country's anger over the crime."可知群众十分愤慨,并举行了抗议活动.故选A.
44.B.细节理解题.第四段"the victim was taken by air to Singapore where she died…"可知受害者后来因严重受伤在新加坡去世.故选B.
45.D.细节理解题.最后一段"New Delhi alone reported more than 570 rapes Last year,More than 600 of the crimes have been reported this year."可知新德里的性暴力事件在上升.故选D.
46.D.主旨大意题.印度正在寻求黑公交强奸致死案的解决办法.A、B、C都是在处理这一案件中涉及到的事.故选D.
点评 本文是新闻报道类阅读理解文章,阅读此类文章主要是要了解:
①新闻报道了什么事件;②事件是因为什么而发生的,相关背景如何;③文段中指出的事件发生过程中的突出细节是 什么;④事件造成的后果是什么;⑤事件的本质是什么,透过事件的表面现象,我们看到了什么社会问题.通过这样的梳理,我们就可以把新闻的脉络理清楚.这类材料命题点往往落在事实细节上