英语阅读理解
文化教育类解题技巧
题型特点
文化教育类阅读理解文章属常考题。这类文章常涉及文化、教育、法制、宗教等方面的
文学艺术、发明创造、文化遗产保护、宗教与文化、风俗习惯、社会制度、法律体系、中外
文学名著节选、学校教育、家庭教育等等。这类材料的命题点往往落在主旨大意题、事实细
节题上。
答题技巧
在做这类阅读理解题时,应注意以下几个方面:
1. 先题后文先读题目,再带着问题读文章。这类阅读理解文章相对来说事实细节题稍多
一点,如果带着问题读文章,有利于我们抓细节。
2. 先做细节题。因为做完了局部性的事实细节题后,自然会加深我们对文章的理解,这
样更有利于做主旨大意题。
3. 重点放在主旨题。主旨大意题提问的形式主要有两大类:一类是 Main idea 型;一类
是 Topic 或 Title 型。在解答这类试题时应注意以下几点:
(1)读首句,抓大意。文化教育类阅读理解文章多采用说明文、议论文体裁,而这类文
章大都采用文章段落的中心,即主题句在文章开头。因此,要寻找这类文章的主旨大意就需
要留意文章的首句。
(2)读尾句,抓大意。有些文章的主题句安排在文章的结尾,作为对全篇的总结。
(3)读首段,抓大意。有些文章或段落的开头和结尾部分都有主题句。这种结构是为了
突出主题思想而使用两次点题的写作方法。这两个主题句在句子结构和用词上有所不同,而
且在内容上前句和后句也不重复。
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(4)从段落中抓大意。有些文章或段落的主题句在文章中,这种文章或段落往往以一句
话或几句话引出要表达的主题,在主题句出现后,再举例子陈述细节或继续论证。
(5)归纳要点,抓大意。有些文章或段落无明显的主题句,只是暗示性地体现主题。这
就要求在阅读过程中,根据文中所叙述的事实或线索来概括总结主旨大意。
考 例
Walt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey
Mouse. However, he cannot take the credit for creating other well loved characters, such as
Cinderella and Snow White. They are almost automatically associated with Disney because
Disney turned old fables(寓言) into cartoon movies.
The original Cinderella varies very much from the Disney version we know today. It started
off with the girl mourning her mother’s death and going to her tomb three times a day. In addition,
there were only birds that helped Cinderella; there was no such thing as a fairy godmother or
helpful mice, nor was there mention of a horse and carriage.
The stepsisters were cruel: they always threw Cinderella’s food into the ashes of the fire and
made her sleep on the ashes on the floor, hence(因此) her name.
In the original story, the king’s ball actually lasted for three days. With the help of the birds,
the girl, beautifully dressed, danced with the prince on all three nights and the prince fell in love
with her. However, she broke away from him to rush back home each night. On the last night, the
prince placed soothing sticky on the stairs; as Cinderella made her escape, a shoe got stuck on it.
Here now is where the story becomes unpleasant: when the prince went to the house looking
for the girl whose foot fit the shoe, the wicked(邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters
to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe. The daughter did as told.So the prince took her away to
be his bride. But when they passed the tomb of Cinderella’s mother, the birds called out to the
prince, “Turn and peep, there’s blood in the shoe; the shoe is too small, the true bride waits for
you.”
Realizing he had been tricked, the prince returned the daughter to her mother. The other then
had to cut off part of her heel in order to fit into the shoe, with the same result. Only Cinderella’s
foot fit perfectly and so the prince chose to marry her.The story ends with the wedding day: as
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Cinderella’s two stepsisters followed her, pretending to be devoted to her so that they could enjoy
the king’s riches, two birds flew by and plucked(啄) out their eyes. Because of their wickedness
and falsehood, they had to spend the rest of their days blind.
The original Cinderella is so different from the Disney version. Thank goodness Disney made
such changes; it indeed was a wise move.
( )1. What dose the underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refer to
A. Such wonderful things. B. Other well loved characters.
C. Old fables. D. Cartoon movies.
( )2. How did Cinderella get her name
A. The Birds came up with it. B. It was given by Disney.
B. It came from the word “ash”. D. She got it from her mother.
( )3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the original story
A. Helpful mice got Cinderella a beautiful dress.
B. The ball was held to celebrate the prince’s wedding.
C. Cinderella left her shoe on the stairs on purpose.
D. The birds told the prince that he had been cheated.
( )4. The moral of the original story is that ______.
A. a wicked person cannot escape punishment
B. a devoted person certainly deserves respect
C. a well behaved child earns a great reward
D. a dishonest child cannot get mother love
( )5. What does the author think of the Disney version
A. Excellent. B. Ordinary C. Dull. D. Ridiculous.
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【文章大意】
本文主要讲了迪斯尼创造了许多很有趣的角色,但是有一些深受喜爱的角色不能归功于
迪斯尼,例如灰姑娘。灰姑娘的原始版本与迪斯尼中的灰姑娘很不相同,作者认为迪斯尼版
本的灰姑娘非常好。
【答案简析】
1. B 词义猜测题。前一句提到其他一些深受喜爱的角色不能归功于迪斯尼,所以 They
指的是其他一些深受喜爱的角色。故选 B。
2. C 细节理解题。由第三段可知,Cinderella 的名字来源于 ash(灰烬)。故选 C。
3. D 细节理解题。由第五段最后一句 But when they passed the tomb...the true bride waits
for you.可知,是小鸟告诉王子他被骗了。故选 D。
4. A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后 2 行 two birds flew by and plucked(啄) out their
eyes. Because of their wickedness and falsehood, they had to spend the rest of their days blind.可
知,原版故事中更多强调的是恶人有恶报。故选 A。
5. A 推理判断题。由文章最后一段 The original Cinderella is so different from the
Disney version. Thank goodness Disney made such changes; it indeed was a wise move.可知,原
版的《灰姑娘》和迪斯尼版的很不一样,迪斯尼版虽然有了很多改变,作者认为迪斯尼版本
的《灰姑娘》还是很好的。故选 A。
实战演练一
Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by
2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about That is the global
language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built
up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common
language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South
Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use
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it for politics and business, for example, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is
also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some
English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”, “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by
Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not
understand what we are singing!
English is a messy language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about
popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as “blogging”, “download” and
“chatroom”. Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and
“hello”
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like
“cafe” and expressions like “c’est la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the
other hand, the French language includes English words like “le weekend” and “le camping”.
German words are also part of English. Words like “kindergarten” come from the German
language.
Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an
ancient Hindu language in India.
( )1. The English language has a history of over ______.
A. 2000 years B. 500 years
B. 1500 years D. 1000 years
( )2.The underlined expression “Thanks to” can be replaced by ______.
A. because of B. in order to C. as usual D. as if
( )3. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English
A. It has been changing all the time.
B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages.
C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.
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D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language.
( )4. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except ______.
A. the USA B. Nigeria C. the Philippines D. Norway
实战演练二
New Jersey Middle School Makes Students Go Phone-Free
A middle school in Union County, New Jersey, is forcing its students to stay disconnected in
class, by prohibiting cellphones. Maxson Middle School Principal Kevin Stansbury put forward
the phone ban last week after he noticed some major issues in the school. “Our test scores were
down, discipline was up,” he says. According to him, students were too focused on their phones to
pay attention to their lessons. So, he purchased Yondr pouches for the school.
When students come into class each morning, they place their phones in the pouch, which is
then locked up tight. It can only be opened using a special device at the end of the day. The ban on
mobile devices applies not just during class time but during breaks, with the only exceptions being
in times of emergency or in cases of students who need such devices to help with disabilities.
Eighth-graders who spoke with News 12 New Jersey say that they noticed a change in a
matter of hours. “It’s just better for everyone because you’ll understand how it feels to get more
work done instead of paying attention to the phone,” says student Charlene V. “I’m usually
listening to music, but today I got to communicate with all my friends,” says student Desiree
Duncan.
The program was originally met with resistance from students and parents, so the process
was not that smooth. But teachers and administrators say that the program will have a major
impact. “Students were talking and laughing and there were no cellphones other than being carried
in the pouches,” Stansbury says.
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Teacher Nia Cummings says she even noticed students bouncing ideas off each other in class.
She says students used to give up quickly and just look for answers on their phones. She says they
now try to figure it out themselves. “Everyone is socializing and eating lunch together. That’s
what I wasn’t seeing enough of when phone usage was at its worst,” she adds.
Maxson Middle School is currently the only one in the district to use these pouches. Kevin
Stansbury also called on all the schools in the community that it’s worth paying close attention to
cellphone issues at secondary schools and taking actions when necessary.
( )1. Maxson Middle School put forward the phone ban because students _____.
A. weren’t focused on school work B. were always listening to music
B. used phones to cheat on exams D. stopped talking with others
( )2. What did the two eighth-graders tell the newspaper
A. Opposition from students. B. Teamwork with friends.
B. Daily routine at school. D. Effect of the program.
( )3. According to Nia Cummings, what change has the phone ban brought
A. Students discuss more in class.
B. Students finish their work on time.
C. Students guess the answers themselves.
D. Students check messages during the break.
( )4. It can be inferred from the passage that the phone ban _____.
A. has brought little change to teaching and learning
B. has gained support from every student and parent
C. might be carried out in other schools in the community
D. might have good influence on students’ health conditions
【答 案】一、1~4 CAAD 二、1~4 ADAC
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