11.Vancouver(温哥华)
Natural Resources
As a major centre for the global forestry industry,Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events,and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business.Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co.,the second and third largest lumber(木材)producers in the world,are headquartered in Vancouver.Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.
International trade
International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy.The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific(泛太平洋)trade.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.
Banking and Financial
The headquarters for HSBC Canada (汇丰银行)is located in the Financial District in downtown.Canada's third largest commercial entity (实体),Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.
International relation
Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy (外交) and foreign relations.Most countries of the world have consulate(领事馆)or general offices in the Central Business District.In fact,many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city-including the world famous G7summit with President Clinton,APEC,and the World Trade Organization.Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city.Therefore,Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
Tourism
Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver.The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America,and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010Winter Olympics.Vancouver's beaches,parks,waterfronts,and mountain backdrops and its multi-cultural character attract more and more tourists.
Film
Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet(绰号)"Hollywood North",for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies.Many U.S.television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver.This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.
70.Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?D
A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports.
B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called"Hollywood North".
C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.
D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.
71.Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?B
A.Jim Pattison Group
B.WHO
C.Greenpeace
D.The 2010Winter Olympics
72.If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University,what is it thatCwill probably attract you to visit Vancouver?
A.Its international trade.
B.Its film industry.
C.HSBC Canada.
D.Its beautiful natural scenery.
73.We can inferD from the part:International relation.
A.Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.
B.Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.
C.APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver.
D.Canada is a peace-loving country.
分析 本文是一篇说明文,主要从自然资源、国际贸易、银行和金融、国际关系、旅游业等方面介绍了温哥华的相关城市.温哥华是森林业和矿业中心;国际贸易是温哥华经济的关键部分;汇丰银行的总部在温哥华的金融商业区,加拿大第三大贸易实体(实体),帕蒂森集团is also based in温哥华;温哥华是一个主要的外交中心(外交)和对外关系;在温哥华旅游业是领先的工业.温哥华有"好莱坞北"的美称,许多美国电视和电影镜头系列是专门在温哥华.
解答 70.D 细节理解题.从"Natural Resources As a major centre for the global forestry industry"中可知,温哥华是森林业和矿业中心,不是工农业中心.其他三项文中均有对应表述.故选D.
71.B 细节理解题.从Banking and Financial中的"Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.",International relation中的"Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city."以及从Tourism中的"The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is …and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics."可知 A,C,D三项均与Vancouver有关,文中没有提到WHO,只提到了WTO(International relation中).故选B.
72.C 推理判断题.题干说:一个上海财经大学的学生想去温哥华,最大可能的理由是什么?当然他对财经方面感兴趣.由"Banking and Financial"中可知,加拿大汇丰银行设在温哥华的金融商业区,故选C.
73.D 推理判断题.由"International relation"这一部分中"Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone."可以推出,加拿大没有核武器,是一个爱好和平的国家.故D为最佳答案.A,B文中有明确表述,不合题意;而C项本身表述错误,APEC 和 WTO的总部不在温哥华.
点评 解答细节理解题时,一个常用的方法就是运用定位法,即根据题干和选项中的关键词从原文中找到相关的句子,与选项进行比较从而确定答案;推理判断题既要求学生透过文章表面文字信息推测文章隐含意思,又要求学生对作者的态度、意图及文章细节的发展作正确的推理判断,力求从作者的角度去考虑,不要固守自己的看法或观点.