细节理解题(一)题干定位(2015全国，A)Monthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19：30 on the first Thursday of each month except August.Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book.They end around 21：00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers，by Chris Lewis.James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers.He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”December 5thIce for the Metropolis，by Malcolm Tucker.Well before the arrival of freezers，there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering.Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells，and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals，by Liz Payne.The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening.The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer.We will have a report on the present state of play.March_6thEyots and AitsThames Islands，by Miranda Vickers.The Thames has many islands.Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them.She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore info：www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum1213 New Wharf Road，London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.ukwww.canalmuseum.mobiTel：020 7713 0836文章大意：本文是一则关于伦敦运河博物馆月度讲座安排的广告。1When is the talk on James Brindley?AFebruary 6th.BMarch 6th.CNovember 7th.DDecember 5th.答案：C细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二句James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. 和最后一句可知克里斯刘易斯的讲座内容和詹姆斯布林德利有关，此讲座对应的日期是November 7th，故选C项。2What is the topic of the talk in February?AThe Canal Pioneers.BIce for the Metropolis.CEyots and AitsThames Islands.DAn Update on the Cotswold Canals.答案：D细节理解题。根据题目中的February定位到第四段，该日期对应的讲座是本段的第一句An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne.故选D项。3Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?AMiranda Vickers.BMalcolm Tucker.CChris Lewis.DLiz Payne.答案：A细节理解题。根据第五段第一句Eyots and AitsThames Islands, by Miranda Vickers.可知应选A项。(二)同义互现(2015全国D)Choose Your OneDay Tours!Tour ABath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey，the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum.Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour BOxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford：Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges.Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”from St Marys Church Tower.Stratford：Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour CWindsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court，Henry s favourite palace.Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included)With 500 years of history，Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen.Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.Visit the palace and its various historic gardens，which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour DCambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge，the famous university town，and the gardens of the 18th century.文章大意：本文向我们介绍了英国境内一日游的四条路线，其中包括每条路线的价格。4Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?ATour A.BTour B.CTour C.DTour D.答案：B细节理解题。由题干中的Englands oldest university可以定位到原文Tour B中Oxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges.可直接锁定答案，故选B项。5Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?AWindsor Castle & Hampton Court.BOxford & Stratford.CBath & Stonehenge.DCambridge.答案：D细节理解题。根据每一部分的价格可知：3月17日Tour A为37英镑，Tour B为36英镑，Tour C为37英镑，Tour D为33英镑，故选D项。6Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?AIt used to be the home of royal families.BIt used to be a wellknown maze.CIt is the oldest palace in Britain.DIt is a worldfamous castle.答案：A细节理解题。由题干中的Hampton Court和a major tourist attraction可以定位到Tour C，根据Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.可知，Hampton Court成为著名旅游景点是因为它过去是皇家之地，故选A项。(三)语义转换(2014山东A)One morning, Anns neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school.She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog.Ann said that she could watch it only f