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Nelson Mandela

  Nelson Mandela is one of the great political leaders of our time.His lifelong efforts to the fight against racial(種族)oppression(壓迫)in his country won him the admiration(欽慕)of millions worldwide, as well as the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.As the leader of South Africa’s anti-partheid(反種族隔離)movement, Mandela was a key player in helping to move his country toward multiracial government(多民族政府)and majority rule.

  Mandela’s long, hard struggle is a victory of dignity(尊嚴(yán))and hope.He’s a man of true courage.If determination and patience were considered talents, Mandela would win hands down in any sort of competition.

  accomplishments(成就)& fame(名譽(yù))

  Nelson Mandela’s greatest accomplishments were his role in ending apartheid, and becoming South Africa’s first elected black president.He has been the recipient(收件人)of dozens upon dozens of awards, prizes and honors from countless associations and organizations, but perhaps none more prestigious(聲望很高)than the Nobel Peace Prize, which he shared with former South African President Frederik W.de Klerk, in 1993.

  He has been awarded several other major peace prizes, such as the UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)Peace Prize in 1991(also shared with F.W.de Klerk); the Africa Peace Award in 1995 and the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002.

  Mr.Mandela also received dozens of honorary degrees(名譽(yù)學(xué)位)from universities the world over, including the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Nottingham, and Oxford, as well as an Honorary Doctorate from the Sorbonne University in Paris(all in July 1996), and Harvard Business School’s Statesman of the Year Award in 1995-to name but a few.He has also been presented(贈(zèng)送)with the key to cities such as Rome, Rio de Janeiro, London, Dublin, and Sydney, Australia(where he became the first person ever to receive the Freedom of that city).In July of 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States highest civilian(公民)award.

  Model

  There’s something admirable about having been a leader fighting for a people’s freedom and equality in an unjust society.Mandela has become a worldwide symbol(楷模)of the struggle of the oppressed(被壓迫者)over the oppressor.He has been celebrated in song by artists the world over, in many different languages.One entitled “Nelson Mandela”was recorded by British 2-Tone group The Special A.K.A(formerly The Specials); making the top 10 in the UK and a few other European nations in 1984.

  Personal style

  As a president, Mandela sported the typical garb(服飾)of high-ranking government officials: expensive, well-tailored(縫制精致的)suits.Now retired(退役)from public life, Mandela the elder statesman dresses in an ordinary way.

  He attends many activities, often where he is the guest of honor, in bright, colorfully patterned(典型的)traditional African robes(長(zhǎng)袍)or shirts all the better for getting down when the music begins.

(1)

Mandel was not only admired(欽慕)for his long fight against ________but also for ________.

(2)

How many peaceful prize has Mandela got?He has got________ in 1991, ________in 1995 and ________ in 2002.

(3)

Mandela is a man full of ________and his greatest success was to play a part in getting rid of ________ and to be elected ________.

答案:
解析:

(1)

答案:

  racial oppression,Nobel Peace Prize

分析:

  此題考查段落細(xì)節(jié)理解的填空題.根據(jù)問題中的not only…but also…來分析,可從第一段第一句as well as 推斷出相關(guān)的句子意思,最好應(yīng)該是racial oppression; Nobel Peace Prize.

(2)

答案:

  UNESCO Peace Prize,the Africa Peace Award,the International Gandhi Peace Prize

分析:

  此題同樣是細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第二段最后幾句“such as the UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)Peace Prize in 1991(also shared with F.W.de Klerk); the Africa Peace Award in 1995 and the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002.”分析,可判定第一句such as 是舉例,從而可推斷問題中的幾個(gè)時(shí)間段, 所獲和平獎(jiǎng)情況,所以“UNESCO Peace Prize; the Africa Peace Award and the International Gandhi Peace Prize”.

(3)

  答案:true courage; partheid,South Africa’s first black president

  分析:同樣是填詞題,考查學(xué)生整體的理解、分析和應(yīng)用能力.根據(jù)文中第一段最后一句“He s a man of true courage”以及第二段第一句“Nelson Mandela’s greatest accomplishments were his role in ending apartheid, and becoming South Africa’s first elected black president.true courage; partheid; South Africa’s first black president.”推斷,問題中success 與文中accomplishments意義相近;was elected 代替了文中作定語的elected,所以應(yīng)該是true courage; partheid, and South Africa’s first black president.


提示:

本文(Mandela)中的短語都是關(guān)于他的一些成就和名譽(yù).解讀這樣的題型,首先對(duì)各段、各句的意思要分析透徹,此外,應(yīng)具備整體理解、判斷、分析和靈活應(yīng)用能力;最好是帶著問題去尋找合適、得體的答案.不管是填詞題還是問答題,一定要把握好連接句子的關(guān)聯(lián)詞的應(yīng)用.


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Nelson Mandela

  Nelson Mandela is one of the great political leaders of our time.His lifelong efforts to the fight against racial(種族)oppression(壓迫)in his country won him the admiration(欽慕)of millions worldwide, as well as the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.As the leader of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, Mandela was a key player in helping to move his country toward multiracial government and majority rule.

  Mandela’s long, hard struggle is a victory of dignity(尊嚴(yán))and hope.During his 27 years of imprisonment, he gained support the world over for his fight against apartheid(種族隔離).His determination and self-sacrifice(自我犧牲)eventually resulted in a free, multiracial democracy(多種族民主)for South Africa.In December 1996, he personally signed his country’s new constitution(憲法), which put an end to the unjust policies of the former racist(種族)government.

  Mandela has always spoken out for what he believes in.He’s a man of true courage.If determination and patience were considered talents, Mandela would win hands down in any sort of competition.

Accomplishments(成就)&fame(名譽(yù))

  Nelson Mandela’s greatest accomplishments were his role in ending apartheid, and becoming South Africa’s first elected black president.He has been the recipient(收件人)of dozens upon dozens of awards, prizes and honors from countless associations and organizations, but perhaps none more prestigious(聲望很高)than the Nobel Peace Prize, which he shared with former South African President Frederik W.de Klerk, in 1993.

  He has been awarded several other major peace prizes, such as the UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)Peace Prize in 1991(also shared with F.W.de Klerk); the Africa Peace Award in 1995 and the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002.

  Mr.Mandela also received dozens of honorary degrees(名譽(yù)學(xué)位)from universities the world over, including the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London, Nottingham, and Oxford, as well as an Honorary Doctorate from the Sorbonne University in Paris(all in July 1996), and Harvard Business School’s Statesman of the Year Award in 1995-to name but a few.He has also been presented(贈(zèng)送)with the key to cities such as Rome, Rio de Janeiro, London, Dublin, and Sydney, Australia(where he became the first person ever to receive the Freedom of that city).In July of 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian(公民)award.

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  There’s something admirable about having been a leader fighting for a person’s freedom and equality in an unjust society.Mandela has become a worldwide symbol(楷模)of the struggle of the oppressed(被壓迫者)over the oppressor.He has been celebrated in song by artists the world over, in many different languages.One entitled “Nelson Mandela” was recorded by British 2-Tone group The Special A.K.A(formerly The Specials); making the top 10 in the UK and a few other European nations in 1984.

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  As a president, Mandela sported the typical garb(服飾)of high-ranking government officials:expensive, well-tailored(縫制精致的)suits.Now retired(退役)from public life, Mandela the elder statesman dresses in an ordinary way.

  He attends many activities, often where he is the guest of honor, in bright, colorfully patterned(典型的)traditional African robes(長(zhǎng)袍)or shirts all the better for getting down when the music begins.

1.Mandela was not only admired(欽慕)for his long fight against ________ but also for ________.

2.How many peaceful prize has Mandela got? He has got ________ in 1991, ________ in 1995 and ________ in 2002.

3.Where did he got the Presidential Medal of Freedom, highest civilian award?________.

4.Mandela is a man full of ________ and his greatest success was to play a part in getting rid of ________ and to be elected ________.

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閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
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閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
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A. He was riding to school.
B. He was listening to a strange sound.
C. He was going fishing with his father.
D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.
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A. They crowded like a black cloud.
B. They shocked and terrified Andy.
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A. He asked Mr. Nelson in help.
B. He hid himself under the water.
C. He rushed into the Nelson house.
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第三部分         閱讀理解(共20小題;每小題2分,滿分40分)

閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

         Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange around drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like clack cloud and the buzzing mass      towards him.

With no time to waste. Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bead for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your ways out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards form the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.”Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew be could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees have gone. Dragging himself out of the date, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mr Nelson took his inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,”laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic! But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow. ”

1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.

B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson in help.

B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.

D. He rode off in the oppossnte ditcction.

4. Which of  he tollowing can best describe Andy’s escape from the becs?

A. No pain no gains.

B. Once bitten, twice she

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

 

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