江苏省泗阳中学2013届高三“艺体类”专项复习：阅读专题三

教学素材：



In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.

The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.

There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.

The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space.

“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.

The Win-Cube program is mainly named at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce — all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.

1. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is .

A. named after Manitoba and its shape

B. intended for international communication

C. designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size

D. challenged by university students around the world

2. According to Mr. Bjomson, .

A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praising

B. the study of space can be practically made in classrooms

C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space

D. scientific research is too far away from high school students

3. The primary purpose of the project is to .

A. find the early signs of earthquakes

B. relate studies to practical

C. help high school students study real-world engineering

D. inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students

4. Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A. In Canada there are 80 similar satellite programs in all.

B. These students will have an opportunity to learn more about engineering through the project.C. These high school will have a strong love for discovery and be interested in science.

D. This Win-Cube program is very successful in Canada.

5. The best title for this passage may be .

A. Manitoba School B. Win-Cube Program

C. Space Co-operation D. Satellite Launching

教学步骤：

（一）例题感悟

本文主要讲述了一群来自加拿大Manitoba省的高中学生在专家的帮助下成功发射了一枚叫Rubik’s Cube(魔方)的人造卫星，这枚卫星将用来帮助发现早期地震迹象，这样的活动有助于提高学生的能力，激励学生探索的欲望。

（二）解题分析与学法指导

1. C 细节理解题。 答案在第一段。

2. A 细节理解题。他们成功发射了魔方这颗卫星，从倒数第二段第一句话可看出答案是A。

3. D 推理判断题。 写这些事情的目的，在于激励学生探索的欲望。

4. A 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知A项是错误的说法。

5. B 主旨大意题。 只有Win-Cube program才能全面表达这篇文章的大意。

（三）基础与巩固训练

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic(经济的), racial(种族的), and geographical group.

Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.

Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories(理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private(私人的) businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1. “Sesame Street” is actually _______.

A. a street in the US B. a program for children

C. a program for teachers D. a program for students

2. Children who often watch the program _______.

A. can have problems in school B. will find it a great help

C. will take no interest in their studies D. will be well educated

3. What is special about the program?

A. It offers great fun.

B. It makes children feel able to learn.

C. It is shown at different hours during the week.

D. Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching.

4. Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?

A. Because it is supported by the government and businesses.

B. Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks.

C. Because mothers watch it along with their children.

D. Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn.

5. The best title for this passage can be _______.

A. TV Programs B. Educating Children

C. Sesame Street D. A Great Success

【答案与解析】 1—5 BBDDC

1. B。细节题。根据文章第2段第1句more than six million children watch the program regularly可推知此题答案为B。

2. B。推断题。根据文章第4段第1句Tests have shown that children…have benefited from watching it 可推知此题答案为B。

3. D。推断题。根据文章第5段第1句The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships可推知此题答案为B。

4. D。推断题。根据文章最后一段倒数第2句the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn 可推知此题答案为D。

5. C。主旨题。本文主要介绍电视节目Sesame Street 所产生的影响及它成功的原因，所以选C。