Ⅰ. 阅读理解
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Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival
There are many reasons why the World Ski & Snowboard Festival has been so popular for the past 22 years. Known to locals as WSSF, the festival combines spring energy with Whistler’s unique mountain culture. It is being held from 10th April to 15th April, at the Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler. Canada. There are photography, filmmaking, ski and snowboard competitions.
WSSF Schedule
Below are some of the events.
Tuesday, April 10
Eight famous adventurers give visual stories to the audience. The eight people include mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth and Hans Rey, climber John Long, diver Jill Heinerth, snowboarder Alex Warburton, skier Johnny Thrash, and adventurers Casey Brown and Ted Baird.
Wednesday, April 11
This free exhibit gives you a deeper look at mountain culture. It goes further than simply landscapes and wildlife. The exhibit will be open to everyone from April 11 to April 13.
Teams have 72 hours to shoot, edit and produce a short film taken within 100 kilometres of Whistler Village. Judges will choose just one winner for “Best of show”.
Thursday, April 12
Six photographers compete to amaze the judges and the audience with pictures that record sports, culture and the human spirit.
Friday, April 13
Whistler Blackcomb is the fourth stop in British Columbia, Canada, for this snowboard contest. The contest is free to enter and the two champions (man and woman) will share C$50, 000.
Saturday, April 14
Competitors include a mix of racing legends. The audience can view the ski race for free. The ski race depends on the weather and is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but may be moved to Friday, April 13—check wssf. com for up-to-date information.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了惠斯勒(Whistler)是世界知名的冬季滑雪胜地, 在这里举行了世界滑雪节。
1. What can we learn about the World Ski & Snowboard Festival?
A. It is a seven-day festival.
B. It is held in April every year.
C. It has a history of over twenty years.
D. It is best known for Whistler’s mountain culture.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由the World Ski & Snowboard Festival has been so popular for the past 22 years. 可知, 该世界滑雪节已经有二十多年的历史。故选C。
2. What can visitors do during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival?
A. Enjoy films made by competitors on April 11.
B. See eight famous mountain bikers on April 10.
C. Watch a ski race that will definitely happen on Saturday.
D. View an exhibit featuring mountain culture on April 12.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。由Wednesday, April 11 中的 The exhibit will be open to everyone from April 11 to April 13. 可知, 展览会连续举办三天。所以4月12号可以看到这个展览。D项正确。
3. Which of the events mentioned in the text offers a prize?
A. The ski race.
B. The snowboard contest.
C. The photography competition.
D. The filmmaking competition.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。由Friday, April 13 中 The contest is free to enter and the two champions (man and woman) will share C$50, 000. 可知, B项正确。即滑雪比赛设有奖金。故选B。
【知识拓展】
长难句分析
Six photographers compete to amaze the judges and the audience with pictures that record sports, culture and the human spirit.
分析: 本句是含有定语从句的主从复合句。that record sports, culture and the human spirit是定语从句, 修饰先行词pictures; to amaze the judges and the audience 为动词不定式短语作状语。
翻译: 六名摄影师用他们的记录运动、文化和人类精神的照片参与竞争, 使裁判和观众大为惊讶。
