14.President Barack Obama renamed North America's tallest mountain this week.For almost 100years,the 20,310-foot Alaskan peak has been identified on most maps as Mount McKinley.Its names is now officially Denali.
This"new"official name isn't really new at all.Obama changed the mountain's name to Denali because,for generations,that's what people in Alaska have called it.The Athabascan people,a Native Alaskan group,named the peak Denali long ago.It means"high one"or"great one."
"We are officially renaming the mountain Denali in recognition of the traditions of Alaska Natives and the strong support of the people of Alaska,"said U.S.Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski praised Obama's move."I'd like to thank the president for working with us to achieve this significant change to show honor,respect,and gratitude to the Athabascan people of Alaska,"she said.
The name Mount McKinley got its start in 1896.At that time,there was a gold rush going on in Alaska.A gold prospector (勘探者) wanted to honor William McKinley of Ohio,who had just been nominated (提名) to run for U.S.president.McKinley would go on to become the nation's 25th president.He was killed in 1901,six months into his second term as president.The U.S.Congress made the name Mount McKinley official in 1917.
Native Alaskans were insulted (侮辱) by the name change.The result has been a political tug-of-war between Alaska and Ohio.Since 1975,Alaska politicians have pushed Congress to change the name back to Denali.Now that President Obama has changed the name,some people in Ohio are very unhappy."This political change is insulting to all Ohioans,"said Congressman Bob Gibbs,who is from that state.
Denali also made news this week for another reason:U.S.officials decreased its official height by 10feet.The United States Geological Survey announced that Denali is 20,310feet high,not 20,320as previously thought.The mountain has not shrunk (萎缩).Advances in technology allowed scientists to take more accurate measurements of it.
28.Why has the U.S.government renamed its tallest mountain?B
A.To end a long political debate.
B.To show respect for Alaska Natives.
C.To remember the nation's 25th president.
D.To officially identify the mountain's name on maps.
29.What's Ohioans'attitude towards the new name of Mount McKinley?D
A.Excited.
B.Amazed.
C.Puzzled.
D.Disappointed.
30.What's do we know about Mount Denali?A
A.It is actually 20,310feet in height.
B.It was found by a gold prospector.
C.It was originally named McKinley.
D.It isn't North America's tallest mountain.
31.What would be the best title for the text?B
A.A political tug-of-war.
B.From McKinley to Denali.
C.The tallest mountain found.
D.In honor of William McKinley.
分析 本文主要讲述了对北美最高峰麦金利山更名为迪纳利峰的报道,以及更名所带来的一些问题.
解答 28.B.细节理解题.根据第三段的"We are officially renaming the mountain Denali in recognition of the traditions of Alaska Natives"可知这一举措是为了表达对美国原住民的尊敬.结合选项,故选B.
29.D 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段的some people in Ohio are very unhappy以及后面的"This political change is insulting to all Ohioans"said Congressman Bob Gibbs,who is from that state.许多的人们对这个名字不高兴,这个变化也是无礼的,由此可知答案为D.
30.A 细节理解题.根据最后一段的The United States Geological Survey announced that Denali is 20,310 feet high,not 20,320 as previously thought.可知答案为A.
31.B 主旨大意题.根据文章内容,本文是对北美最高峰麦金利山更名为迪纳利峰的报道.由此可知答案.故选B.
点评 本文是新闻报道类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据