【预测热点二】奥运专题类
2008年8月,第29届奥运会将在北京隆重举行,如何将本届奥运会办成有中国特色的奥运会将是全世界关注的焦点。作为一名高中生,应该多了解和接触有关奥运会的英文材料。
【解题技巧】
主要题型为主旨大意题。这类题考查同学们对文章中心思想、段落大意的归纳、总结及概括能力。归纳文章主题时,选项的内涵和外延要恰如其分地概括文章主题。常见的提问方式有:What is the main idea of this passage?【例题剖析】
Beijing to Hold Olympic Cultural Activities
Beijing Olympic organizers say the city will hold a variety of Olympic cultural activities between June and September. This is an attempt to provide an opportunity for both domestic and overseas tourists to experience the combination of Olympic and Chinese cultures.
The officials released schedule of the activities at a coordination meeting Thursday.
Zhao Dongming is with the Beijing Olympic organizing Committee. He said cultural activities are an important part of the sporting event.
“The Olympic Games is a big international stage. It provides a broad platform to showcase the diversified cultures in China and across the world through various cultural activities. It promotes understanding of China and Beijing.”
Officials say the Olympic Cultural Square Program will be the core part of the city Olympic cultural activities. Over 100 squares in Beijing will be used as platforms for cultural shows and activities in the summer.
Other cities, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin will also have a variety of cultural activities in the run up to the Olympic Games.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
B. It shows us the importance of holding Olympic Games in China.
C. Chinese people hold Cultural Activities in honor of Olympic Games.
D. Chinese government tries to improve the transportation in the run up to the Olympic Games.
2. Which city will not have a variety of cultural activities in the run up to the Olympic Games?
A. Chongqing B. Beijing
C. Tianjing D. Hong Kong
3. What is the cultural magnificence of holding 2008 Olympic Games?
A. It can help Chinese to make a lot of money.
B. It will provide a broad platform to showcase the highly-developing economy in China and across the world.
C. This is an attempt to provide an opportunity for both domestic and overseas tourists to experience the combination of Olympic and Chinese tourism.
D. It will let people all over the word have a chance to experience Chinese various cultures.
【分析】
1.答案为C。新闻报道类的概括大意一定要注意对标题的理解和掌握。
2.答案为A。从第六段可得出天津、香港和北京都有文化活动,只有重庆没有。
3.答案为D。从文章的标题和第一段的最后一句话可知答案。