英语二轮专题复习课件：阅读简答说明文(湖南专用).ppt

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1、专题二 说明文 专题 二 说明文 考题导读 说明文也是阅读简答题常见的体裁之一 。 把握说明文的 语篇特征对理解文意与答题极为有利 。 说明文的常见写作 顺序有：时间顺序 (指先后顺序 )， 空间顺序 (从局部到整 体 ， 从上到下 ， 从内到外 )， 逻辑顺序 (前因后果 ， 先果后 因 ， 先主后次 )， 认识顺序 (由此及彼 ， 由浅入深 ， 由具体 到抽象 ， 由现象到本质 )。 文章通常层次清晰 ， 整体性强 ， 易读易懂 。 真题再现 2008 湖南 Every January, Breckenridge hosts the International Snow Sculpture

2、 Championships. Fourteen teams travel from all over the world to Switzerland to compete. Teams sculpt for sixtyfive hours over five days. Each team hopes that when the time is up, its sculpture will be judged the best. As the championship begins, the fourteen teams are faced with huge blocks of snow

3、 that weigh twenty tons each. The sculptors bring out their favorite tools that work best on the hard iced snow, but they are not allowed to employ tools that use electricity. Most teams are inspired by what they have seen in daily life. For example, one team carved a teapot with tea pouring out. An

4、other team sculpted a little cat on its hind feet(后 脚 )reaching into a fish bowl complete with water ripples(涟漪 )and a crab(螃蟹 )trying to attack the cat. In 2006, Team USA sculpted a golden dog looking at its image reflected in a mirror. To create the effect that the little dog saw its reflection in

5、 the glass, the artists carved two dogs facing each other with their paws(脚 爪 )touching. As the final hours of the competition tick by, exhausted team members add lastminute detail. They use small brooms to brush off snow caught in tiny holes. One team member counts down the last five minutes while

6、others are busy cleaning up the tools. If they leave any tools behind, they will be out. When the whistle bows, everyone must step away from the sculpture. The judges then vote on creativity, technical skills, and visual impact (视觉效果 )of the designs. In 2006, Team USA took first place for their gold

7、en dog sculpture titled “Discovery”. But the competition is not just about medals and ribbons. “Its not about the prize ，” said Rob Neyland, Team USAs captain. “Its about touching the audience.” Every year, as the championship ends, each team is already dreaming of the next masterpiece it will desig

8、n. 1 What kind of tools are the sculptors Not permitted to use? (no more than 6 words) _ 2 What gives the sculptors ideas for their creative work? (no more than 9 words) _ 3 Why did Team USA win the competition in 2006? (no more than 15 words) _ 【 文章大意 】 本篇为介绍国际冰雕锦标赛的说明文。 主要介绍参赛队伍创作冰雕作品的方法与过程、冰雕作 品的

9、评奖细则以及参赛队伍对锦标赛的体会等。 1 The tools that use electricity. 抓住问题 关键词“ tools, not permitted to use ” 不难在第二 段找到信息句“ The sculptors bring out their favorite tools that work best on hard iced snow, but they are not allowed to employ tools that use electricity.” 由此可判断作答。 2 The things they have seen in daily lif

10、e. 抓住问题关键词“ ideas for their creative work” 可 在第三段找到信息句“ Most teams are inspired by what they have seen in daily life.” 由此可判断作 答。 3 Because its sculpture was judged the best for creativity, technical skills and visual impact. 根据第四段提到的评奖细则“ The judges then vote on creativity, technical skills, and vis

11、ual impact of the designs.” 可推断作答。 专题预测 (一 ) For more than 40 years, robots have worked in factories, doing jobs too boring or too dangerous for humans. Now, new robots are starting to help humans at home and at work. It was an exciting night at the Detroit Symphony(交响乐 ). A special guest was joinin

12、g the band. The conductor stepped out onto the stage and lifted both arms to direct the musicians. They played a song called “The Impossible Dream”. The audience was amazed. After all, ASIMO, the conductor, is only eight years old and four feet tall. Its just one of many robots being developed to pe

13、rform tasks that humans usually perform. Japan has more robots than any other country. Four out of every 10 worker robots are there. The Japanese government is spending millions of dollars building even more robots. Why the rush for more electronic helpers? More than onefifth of Japans population is

14、 65 or older, so there are not enough young people in the workforce. Many of Japans robots are designed to interact with people. One Japanese hospital has three shiny robots that help out in the waiting room. They greet patients and give directions. “Robots wont ever be doctors ，” says hospital spok

15、esperson Naoya Narita. “But they can be guides.” Since the 1960s, robots have been doing jobs that are too boring or too dangerous for humans. Some stand for long hours in factories, packaging food or putting together cars. Others milk cows on dairy farms all day long. However, these industrial robo

16、ts dont look like humans. Now that robots are moving into our homes, many are starting to look more like us. Trevor Blackwells company, Anybots, makes robots. He built a dishwashing robot called Monty. It is as tall as a person and has humanlike hands. Will the robots of the future look more like ma

17、chines or people? Either way, Blackwell is happy to let them do the chores. “Id rather have a robot do dishes，” he says. Wouldnt you? 1 Why did the audience feel shocked at the Detroit Symphony? (no more than 6 words) _ 2 What is the reason why the Japanese are building so many robots? (no more than

18、 9 words) _ 3 How can the robot Monty help people？ (no more than 7 words) _ 4 What is the passage mainly about？ (no more than 9 words) _ 1 Because the conductor is a robot. 根据第二段“ The audience was amazed. After all, ASIMO, the conductor, is only eight years old and four feet tall. Its just one of ma

19、ny robots being developed to perform tasks that humans usually perform.” 可判断作答。 2 Lack of enough young people in their workforce. 根据第三段“ More than onefifth of Japans population is 65 or older, so there are not enough young people in the workforce.” 可判断作答。 3 It can wash dishes for people. 根据第六 段“ He

20、built a dishwashing robot called Monty.” 可判断作答。 4 Robots helping humans at home and at work. 综合全文再根据全文主题句“ Now, new robots are starting to help humans at home and at work” 可归 纳作答。 (二 ) Small, mountainous and wealthy, with a population of just 7.5 million, Switzerland is wellknown for its admirable q

21、uality of life in a country that ticks along like clockwork. Its products are sought after the world war over, from its delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches whose timekeeping is as sharp as a Swiss Army Knife, another popular export from this sophisticated Alpine(高山的，阿尔卑斯 山的 )nation.

22、Switzerlands famed political neutrality( 中 立 ), financial power and isolated location, ringfenced by breathtaking mountains, have enabled it to play a safe but central role in European affairs. The conveniently central location in the middle of Europe has also made Switzerland a favourite meeting pl

23、ace for conventions and international conferences Geneva, for instance, is the headquarter of the United Nations. Switzerland is not only a place for professionals, though. As a stylish tourist destination it offers such top ski resorts as Zermatt, Verbier and celebritystudded(名人云集的 )St Moritz, whil

24、e the white peaks of mountains set against blue skies make a wonderful backdrop for summertime hiking. The ancient capital of Berne provides superb opportunities for sightseeing, shopping and traditional folk entertainment while the largest city, Zurich leads the way in arts, design and nightlife, f

25、rom opera and worldclass theatre to stylish bars and nightclubs. Switzerlands unique political model is based on consensusbuilding, and, considering that the country consists of several culturally different groups speaking different languages (Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansch), its peacefu

26、l domestic situation is admirable. And while the Swiss in practice have been neutral in foreign affairs for several centuries, they are increasingly willing to get more involved in world affairs and distribute the skills in democracy and diplomacy they have developed domestically on the internationa

27、l stage. Switzerland finally joined the United Nations in 2002, and signed the Schengen Treaty in 2005, showing their support for the European Union. 1 Which city is home to the United Nations？ (no more than 3 words) _ 2 What are the bestknown outdoor activities in Switzerland？ (no more than 7 words

28、) _ 3 Why did Switzerland join the United Nations and supported the Europe Union? (no more than 15 words) _ 4 What do you know about the lifestyle in Switzerland? (no more than 7 words) _ 1 Geneva, in Switzerland. 根据第二段 “ Geneva, for instance, is the headquarter of the United Nations.” 可判断作答。 2 (The

29、y are)Alpine skiing and summer hiking. 根据第三段“ As a stylish tourist destination it offers such top ski resorts a wonderful backdrop for summertime hiking.” 可判断作答。 3 Because they wish to get more involved in world affairs and distribute their policy. 根 据最后一段“ And while the Swiss in practice have been

30、neutral in foreign affairs for several centuries, they are increasingly willing to get more involved in world affairs and distribute the skills in democracy and diplomacy they have developed domestically on the international stage.” 可判断作答，但要注意浓缩语句。 4 (They enjoy a)Leisurable but regular (lifestyle) 根据全文的描述，美丽的自然风光、 丰富的野外活动、多彩的城市生活等可知人们在那里的 生活十分悠闲，但同时根据第一段的 that ticks along like clockwork也可推知，生活既悠闲，又有规律。本 题需要一定的理解概括能力。