17.Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life.
Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city.There are Mr.and Mrs.Phairat,their son Sanan,who is 18,the daughter Chinda,who is 16,and Grandpa and Grandma.
I,with Sanan and Chinda,go to an international school that teaches about 70percent in English and 30percent in Thai.I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture.People don't use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.After coming back,I'll cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples and then drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they're taking me to Phuket Island,where the beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we're going to travel to Mr.Phairat's hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I'm going to ride those elephants-and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it's really fun.
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol (象征) of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000elephants for battle.
I'll tell you all about my Thai boxing (拳击) lessons next time I write.
Mandy
51.How many family members are there in Mandy's host family?C
A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7
52.Mandy writes in her e-mail that theB lesson is her favourite.
A.Thai speaking B.cooking C.Thai writing D.boxing
53.From the e-mail we know that Mandy isA when she stays in Thailand.
A.excited B.quiet C.bored D.proud
54.What is the possible subject of the e-mail?B
A.Food culture in Thailand.
B.Study trip in Thailand.
C.Elephant riding in Thailand.
D.International schools in Thailand.
分析 这是一篇书信,是Mandy写给Lizde,介绍了Mandy在泰国的生活.Mandy去了曼谷,去了一所国际学校,参观了一些寺庙等等,在泰国很充实,很愉快.并说明会继续写信给Liz告诉她有关拳击的事情.
解答 CBAB
51.C.细节理解题.根据文章第二段最后一句话There are Mr.and Mrs.Phairat,their son Sanan,who is 18,the daughter Chinda,who is 16,and Grandpa and Grandma."有Phairat先生和夫人,他们18岁的儿子Sanan,16岁女儿Chinda和爷爷奶奶."可知他的房东家一共6口人,故选C.
52.B.细节理解题.根据文章第三段第三行The cooking lesson is my favourite."烹饪课是我最喜欢的."可知Mandy最喜欢烹饪,故选B.
53.A.推理判断题. 根据My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life.及下文描述,可知她在泰国期间很兴奋,故选A.
54.B.标题归纳题.本文主要是Mandy向朋友介绍自己在泰国旅行的事迹和记录,由此可以推断本题选B,泰国的学习之旅.故选B.
点评 做阅读理解时要快速的浏览全文,把握文章主旨大意,带着问题回到原文,寻找细节或概括相应的答案,最后要理清作者写作思路.