2017年高考英语 阅读理解总动员 1 主旨大意题与篇章结构题课件.pptVIP

解答该类型题目，考生要准确理解文章主旨大意，清楚地把握文脉，即句与句，段与段之间的逻辑关系，弄清作者的写作思路，才能做出正确的答案。 [典例2]　 Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat and when and how we eat them are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country. ... Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity. Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world. 74．The author explains the role of food in celebrations by ________. A．using examples　 B．making comparisons C．analyzing causes D．describing processes [解析]　A　文章主要讲的是食物和文化的关系。不同的文化里包含着不同的饮食传统和庆祝方式。食物通过两种基本的方式在扮演着沟通的角色。根据倒数第二段“In China, when a baby is one month old...In many cultures, round foods”可知，作者主要使用了举例的方法来解释食物在庆祝中的角色。 [典例3]　 Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers conclude that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However，Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over. According to Dr Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between t