七、跨学科 历史 阅读理解。
主题群:历史、社会与文化 子主题:历史人物 语篇类型:记叙文 难度:★★★
The early histories of many African countries are not certain. Ancient people didn't write down things that happened. Instead, the older people told stories to the younger people. This is how history was passed down. Here is the story of a great king—Gihanga.
Rwanda is a country near lots of big lakes and forests. A long time ago, there were lots of small towns in this place. But the people in these small towns had simple ways of living, with little technology to help them. Back then, there was no country, no “Rwanda” in the world.
Gihanga is thought to have spent his childhood in different locations in Central Africa. It was said that his father was a man of wealth and ability. Gihanga learned a lot from his father. He knew how to use metal to make things, like shoes for horses. People thought he was a clever boy.
Thanks to Gihanga’s great mind, many people fell in love with him. He is believed to have discovered fire, invented new ways of farming and building, and made new objects from metal. All of these things were introduced to local people to improve their lives. Besides all these, he may have also founded the country of Rwanda, made laws and spread religion.
But can we be sure all these are true? The story of Gihanga has been told for thousands of years. How much of the story might have changed? Can we even be sure Gihanga existed at all?
1. What is Rwanda like now according to the passage?
A. There are lots of small towns.
B. The people in the small towns have simple ways of living.
C. The people in Rwanda know little technology.
D. It is a country near lots of big lakes and forests.
2. How many achievements is Gihanga believed to have achieved in Paragraph 4?
A. Two.
B. Six.
C. Four.
D. Five.
3. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The story of Rwanda—An old country in Africa
B. The story of Gihanga—A great king who created Rwanda
C. The early history of one African country
D. How history was passed down in Africa
主题群:历史、社会与文化 子主题:历史人物 语篇类型:记叙文 难度:★★★
The early histories of many African countries are not certain. Ancient people didn't write down things that happened. Instead, the older people told stories to the younger people. This is how history was passed down. Here is the story of a great king—Gihanga.
Rwanda is a country near lots of big lakes and forests. A long time ago, there were lots of small towns in this place. But the people in these small towns had simple ways of living, with little technology to help them. Back then, there was no country, no “Rwanda” in the world.
Gihanga is thought to have spent his childhood in different locations in Central Africa. It was said that his father was a man of wealth and ability. Gihanga learned a lot from his father. He knew how to use metal to make things, like shoes for horses. People thought he was a clever boy.
Thanks to Gihanga’s great mind, many people fell in love with him. He is believed to have discovered fire, invented new ways of farming and building, and made new objects from metal. All of these things were introduced to local people to improve their lives. Besides all these, he may have also founded the country of Rwanda, made laws and spread religion.
But can we be sure all these are true? The story of Gihanga has been told for thousands of years. How much of the story might have changed? Can we even be sure Gihanga existed at all?
1. What is Rwanda like now according to the passage?
A. There are lots of small towns.
B. The people in the small towns have simple ways of living.
C. The people in Rwanda know little technology.
D. It is a country near lots of big lakes and forests.
2. How many achievements is Gihanga believed to have achieved in Paragraph 4?
A. Two.
B. Six.
C. Four.
D. Five.
3. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The story of Rwanda—An old country in Africa
B. The story of Gihanga—A great king who created Rwanda
C. The early history of one African country
D. How history was passed down in Africa
答案：1. D 2. B
3. B 标题概括题。分析文章内容可知，本文向我们介绍了卢旺达早期历史传说中一位伟大的国王——Gihanga。
3. B 标题概括题。分析文章内容可知，本文向我们介绍了卢旺达早期历史传说中一位伟大的国王——Gihanga。
解析：
【分析】
做本题需先通读文章把握大意，再针对各题定位原文信息，结合题干要求分析选项：
1. 第1题：题干关键词为“Rwanda like now”，需定位原文中描述卢旺达现状的内容，排除描述过去情况的选项；
2. 第2题：需精准梳理第四段中Gihanga的成就，统计数量后匹配选项；
3. 第3题：需概括文章核心主旨，选择最贴合的标题。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据题干“Rwanda like now”，定位原文第二段第一句“Rwanda is a country near lots of big lakes and forests.”，A、B、C选项描述的是卢旺达过去的状况，不符合题干“now”的限定，因此选D。
2. 第2题：定位文章第四段，提取Gihanga的成就：①发现火；②发明新的农耕与建筑方法；③制造金属新物品；④建立卢旺达；⑤制定法律；⑥传播宗教，共6项，因此选B。
3. 第3题：文章围绕卢旺达早期历史传说中的伟大国王Gihanga展开，介绍其成就及相关传说，B选项准确概括主旨；A未突出核心人物，C范围过宽，D偏离核心，因此选B。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、标题概括题
【点评】
本题为跨学科英语阅读理解题，结合历史人物传说考查信息定位与主旨概括能力，题目设置常规，需学生准确提取原文细节、把握文章核心，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
做本题需先通读文章把握大意，再针对各题定位原文信息，结合题干要求分析选项：
1. 第1题：题干关键词为“Rwanda like now”，需定位原文中描述卢旺达现状的内容，排除描述过去情况的选项；
2. 第2题：需精准梳理第四段中Gihanga的成就，统计数量后匹配选项；
3. 第3题：需概括文章核心主旨，选择最贴合的标题。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据题干“Rwanda like now”，定位原文第二段第一句“Rwanda is a country near lots of big lakes and forests.”，A、B、C选项描述的是卢旺达过去的状况，不符合题干“now”的限定，因此选D。
2. 第2题：定位文章第四段，提取Gihanga的成就：①发现火；②发明新的农耕与建筑方法；③制造金属新物品；④建立卢旺达；⑤制定法律；⑥传播宗教，共6项，因此选B。
3. 第3题：文章围绕卢旺达早期历史传说中的伟大国王Gihanga展开，介绍其成就及相关传说，B选项准确概括主旨；A未突出核心人物，C范围过宽，D偏离核心，因此选B。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、标题概括题
【点评】
本题为跨学科英语阅读理解题，结合历史人物传说考查信息定位与主旨概括能力，题目设置常规，需学生准确提取原文细节、把握文章核心，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6