Question

Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is a modern and lively city with a population of over 345，000.

History

  Canberra is the eighth largest city in Australia. It is 238 kilometres from Sydney and 507 kilometres from Melbourne. Melbourne was once the capital of Australia. Sydney people also wished to make their city the capital. It was difficult for the government to make the decision. Then in 1911, the government chose a place to build the new capital. It was between Sydney and Melbourne，the two largest cities in Australia. It took more than 14 years to build the city. In 1927, the city was set up. It became the capital and was named Canberra. “Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.

Culture

  Canberra is a beautiful city with trees and flowers everywhere. There's the Flower Festival in September each year. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive. A manmade lake—Lake Bertey Griffin is in the center of the city. It's about 25 kilometres long. People like to ride bikes, walk or run around the lake. In Canberra, there're many famous universities like the Australian National University and the University of Canberra. The National Library and the National Museum of Australia are also famous places that people like to visit.

1.How far is Canberra from Sydney?

A. 25 kilometres.    B. 238 kilometres

C. 345 kilometres.    D. 507 kilometres.

2.When was Canberra set up?

A. In 1911.    B. In 1927.    C. In 1954.    D. In 1955.

3.The word “Canberra” means ________.

A. the largest city    B. a beautiful manmade lake

C. the old capital city    D. a place for friends to get together

4.The Flower Festival is a festival to ________.

A. ride bikes    B. visit universities

C. welcome the spring    D. walk around the lake

5.How long is Lake Bertey Griffin?

A. About 238 kilometres    B. About 507 kilometres.

C. About 25 kilometres.    D. About 345 kilometres.

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.D

4.C

5.C

【解析】文章介绍了澳大利亚首都堪培拉的历史与文化。

1.B细节理解题 根据文中It is 238 kilometres from Sydney and 507 kilometres from Melbourne.可知，距离悉尼有238千米远。故选B。

2.B 细节理解题 根据文中In 1927, the city was set up可知答案，是在1927年建立的。故选B。

3.D词义猜测题 根据下文“Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.可知，Canberra的意思是“朋友们聚在一起 的地方”。故选D。

4.C细节理解题 根据文中There's the Flower Festival in September each year. People can enjoy all kinds of beautiful flowers and welcome the spring to arrive可知，The Flower Festival是一个欢迎春天的节日。故选C。

5.C细节理解题 根据文中 A manmade lake—Lake Bertey Griffin is in the center of the city. It's about 25 kilometres long可知答案，故选C。

点睛：英语阅读理解解题技巧 一、猜测词义题;(二)根据上下文的意思来猜测;(三)根据转折、因果关系猜测词义(四)通过同义词和反义词的关系猜词。如第三小题，根据下文“Canberra” means “a place for friends to get together”.可知，Canberra的意思是“朋友们聚在一起 的地方”。