（整理版高中英语）高一英语阅读英语黄金阅读理解试题（五）.doc

高一英语阅读 英语黄金阅读理解试题五James Cook, at the age of forty, was sent by England to explore(探索)the Pacific Ocean. On his third voyage, as captain in charge of two ships, the Discovery and the Revolution, he came upon a group of unknown islands which he named the Sandwich Islands after his friend, the Earl(伯爵)of Sandwich. Today the islands are known at the Hawaiian Islands.When Cook sailed into a protected bay(海湾)of one of the larger islands. The native greeted him with curiosity(好奇)and respect. Some historians said that the islanders, welcomed him, believing he was the god, protector of peace and agriculture.The islanders were short, strong people with a very well-organized social system. The men fished and raised crops. The women prepared for the children and made clothing for the men and short skirts for the women.1. The islands were named _. A. the Hawaiian Islands by James CookB. the Earl of Sandwich by James CookC. Discovery by James CookD. the sandwich Islands by James Cook2. When he landed there James Cook found the islanders were _.A. cold    B. friendly  C. angry    D. satisfied3. Which of the following is true? A. The natives were tall and healthy.B. The men mainly worked outside.C. The women did nothing but look after children.D. The natives were very curious about everything.【答案与解析】本文讲述了著名探险家库克发现the Sandwich Islands的过程。1. D。细节题。根据which he named the Sandwich Islands after his friend, the Earl(伯爵)of Sandwich. 可推知此题答案为D。2. B。推断题。根据The native greeted him with curiosity and respect 可知岛民对库克还是比拟友好的。3. B。推断题。根据The men fished and raised crops 可以知道，男子在外面干活。