08高考英語閱讀命題預(yù)測 科技奧運(yùn)成熱點(diǎn)

近年來，高考英語閱讀理解涉及政治、經(jīng)濟(jì)、歷史、地理、文化、教育、新聞報(bào)道、人物故事、科技信息、海外風(fēng)情等多方面題材�！缎抡n標(biāo)》對高考英語閱讀理解題型做了具體要求，其中一條就是能閱讀一般的英文報(bào)刊材料，獲取主要信息，了解當(dāng)代發(fā)生的重大事件，包括科技、文化、環(huán)保等方面。因此，2008年高考新聞報(bào)道類閱讀理解必將成為熱點(diǎn)。

　　【預(yù)測熱點(diǎn)一】科技類

　　“嫦娥一號”的成功發(fā)射顯示了中國科技的飛速發(fā)展，這無疑是各大報(bào)紙、雜志報(bào)道的熱點(diǎn)，更是高考命題者命題的熱點(diǎn)。

　　【解題技巧】

　　主要題型為詞義猜測題和語義理解題。這類題考查同學(xué)們對英語文章中生詞的解釋意義、代詞的指代意義或短語和句子的含義。常見的提問方式有：What does the word/phrase“…”in Paragraph…mean?

　　【例題剖析】

　　根據(jù)“嫦娥一號”新聞報(bào)道，選出正確的答案。

　　China to Launch 1st Lunar Probe Chang’e I This Year

　　China says the launch of its first lunar probe Chang’e I is just around the corner. Chinese scientists made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the satellite would be launched in the second half of this year.

　　Since China announced the project in 2004, the country’s first lunar exploration project has drawn world-wide attention. Now, China’s space scientists say the satellite is ready for lift off.

　　Ouyang Ziyuan, chief scientist, China’s lunar exploration project, said,“Preparations for the satellite, rocket, ground control and data reception are ready for the exploration. We will be able to launch the probe the second half of this year.”

　　The probe’s operational orbit has already been decided on. Chang’e I is scheduled to enter the moon’s orbit after a nearly 400 000-kilometer journey in space. And a committee of over 100 space experts has also been established for the project. The scientists have agreed to share the data sent back by Chang’e I on the lunar environment.

　　Ouyang Ziyuan said,“We will make a 3D map of the moon and research the distribution of lunar elements, lunar soil thickness and the moon’s surface environment.”

　　Ouyang Ziyuan says Chang’e I will be carried by a Long March A3 carrier rocket for its launch. This is scheduled to take place at the Xi’Chang Satellite Launch Center.

　　1. What does the underlined words“around the corner”in the first paragraph mean?

　　A. in the corner

　　B. on the way

　　C. in the way

　　D. at the corner

　　2. When did China announce the project?

　　A. In the second half of this year.

　　B. In 2004.

　　C. In the first half of this year.

　　D. In 2008.

　　3. How long will Chang’e I travel before it enters the moon’s orbit?

　　A. 300 000 kilometers.

　　B. 400 000 meters.

　　C. 400 000 000 meters.

　　D. 5 000 000 kilometers.

　　4. What will Chang’e I do in space?

　　A. It will just circle around the moon.

　　B. It will make a 2D map of the moon and research the distribution of lunar elements.

　　C. It will send the TV signals to make our life more colorful.

　　D. It will make a 3D map of the moon and do some research about the moon.

　　5. Which one is TRUE?

　　A. The committee is made up of less than 100 space experts.

　　B. It is scheduled to launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

　　C. The data sent back by Chang’e I will be shared by the scientists.

　　D. Chang’e I will be carried by a Long March B3 carrier rocket for its launch.【分析】

　　1.答案為B。根據(jù)第一段最后一句話可知“嫦娥一號”即將發(fā)射。

　　2.答案為B。時(shí)間細(xì)節(jié)的考查，從第二段第一句話可知答案。

　　3.答案為C。從第四段第二行可知答案。

　　4.答案為D。從第五段第一行可知答案。

　　5.答案為C。細(xì)節(jié)考查，縱觀全文，可知答案。

　　【預(yù)測熱點(diǎn)二】奧運(yùn)專題類

　　2008年8月，第29屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)將在北京隆重舉行，如何將本屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)辦成有中國特色的奧運(yùn)會(huì)將是全世界關(guān)注的焦點(diǎn)。作為一名高中生，應(yīng)該多了解和接觸有關(guān)奧運(yùn)會(huì)的英文材料。

　　【解題技巧】

　　主要題型為主旨大意題。這類題考查同學(xué)們對文章中心思想、段落大意的歸納、總結(jié)及概括能力。歸納文章主題時(shí)，選項(xiàng)的內(nèi)涵和外延要恰如其分地概括文章主題。常見的提問方式有：What is the main idea of this passage?【例題剖析】

　　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 Olymhttps://p.9136.com/1wmittee. 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.答案為C。新聞報(bào)道類的概括大意一定要注意對標(biāo)題的理解和掌握。

　　2.答案為A。從第六段可得出天津、香港和北京都有文化活動(dòng)，只有重慶沒有。

　　3.答案為D。從文章的標(biāo)題和第一段的最后一句話可知答案。

　　【預(yù)測熱點(diǎn)三】對生活有重大影響類

　　高考閱讀理解的題材應(yīng)該來源于生活而又高于生活。因此，人們?nèi)粘Ｉ�活談�(wù)摰慕裹c(diǎn)話題也應(yīng)在試題中得到適當(dāng)反映，而房價(jià)則是近年來最熱門的話題。

　　【解題技巧】

　　主要題型為觀點(diǎn)態(tài)度題。這類題考查同學(xué)們對文章中觀點(diǎn)、感情、態(tài)度、目的、意圖的理解。同學(xué)們要從文章的用詞、語氣或?qū)δ硞�(gè)細(xì)節(jié)的陳述來推斷作者的態(tài)度、觀點(diǎn)等。常見提問的方式有：What is the opinion of the writer in this passage?

　　【例題剖析】

　　China’s Housing Prices to Keep on Rising in 2008

　　BEIJING, Jan. 11th（Xinhua），a report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences（CAS）predicted that housing prices in China would keep on rising this year and the increase rate would roughly equal that of 2007.

　　The sale of residential buildings this year would hit 697.99 million square meters, up 2.24 percent year on year, according to the report on the prospects of the Chinese economy in 2008 released on Friday by the CAS forecasting center.

　　The real estate market would maintain