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Unit3  同步检测

Ⅰ.阅读理解

(创新题) YES，it’s still 2013，but as USA Today says，“it’s never too early to plan your 2014 travels”．With so many hot destinations around the globe，“where should I go？” can be difficult to answer.According to Lonely Planet，though，Brazil is a fine choice－on Oct.29，the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2014.

“As if endless strands of coast and mountains，splashed with rainforest didn’t already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂)，Brazil will hold two of the greatest sporting events in the world，beginning with the 2014 FIFA World Cup and followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics，”explained Lonely Planet.

Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America.It boasts(自豪拥有) the Amazon，the world’s largest jungle，which is home to a variety of plants and animals.But the great landscape is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in.

The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazil’s soccer team even more than its national flag.Soccer is more than a sport in Brazil；it’s a way of life.In fact，the World Cup brings Brazilians together.It is interesting to note，that the general elections(大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup.Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm (爱国热情) created by soccer to inspire political energy.

Alongside soccer，samba is another emblem(象征) of Brazil.The country’s most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival，which is one of the world’s biggest.

“Brazil has left its second­class nation status，” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics.

Brazil’s growing economy，fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories，has made it more than just a nation of samba，soccer and beaches.These days，it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.

【文章大意】　热情奔放的巴西为何成为2014年最佳旅游国度？本文主要从经济、地理环境和人文方面向我们展示了巴西的优势。

1．Which is true about Brazil?

A．Soccer and samba are two symbols of the country.

B．It will hold the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in 2014.

C．It is the largest country with the longest history in South America.

D．Its Amazon is the world’s largest jungle with the most beautiful landscape.

解析：选A。细节理解题。由第五段“Alongside soccer，samba is another emblem(象征)of Brazil”，可知A项正确。

2．We can tell Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is________his country from his words.

A．modest about　　　　             B．honest about

C．proud of                                  D．ashamed of

解析：选C。推理判断题。由文中可推知前总统卢拉以他的国家为自豪。故选C项。

3．Which of the following aspects are mentioned about Brazil in the article?

a．military  b．economy

c．language and culture  d．geography and population

A．bc                                           B．bd

C．acd                                          D．bcd

解析：选B。细节理解题。本文主要介绍了巴西的经济、地理环境和人口方面。故选B项。

4．The author’s purpose in writing the article is to________．

A．give an introduction of Brazil as a tourist destination

B．prove that Lonely Planet’s recommendation is right

C．give an objective review of Brazil as a nation

D．explain why Brazil will be holding the two sporting events

解析：选A。细节理解题。本文写作的目的是向人们介绍巴西是最佳的旅游国度。

Ⅱ.七选五补缺题