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1、AMillions of sports lovers are still thinking about one thing-the Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia. Close to 2900 men and women competed in the 2014 Winter Games about a month ago.The Olympics brought a lot of attention to Sochi, a city on the Black Sea, which is a popular area for vacation travelers

2、. The area is known for its mild winters.At least $50 billion was spent on the 2014 Winter Games, making it the costliest Olympics in history. Seven billion dollars was spent on the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Olympic officials chose Sochi to host the 2014 games almost seven years ago. A

3、t that time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the games would cost about $13 billion. Yet the actual expenses exceeded his estimate. So where did all the money go?Some observers say the high cost is partly the result of security measures. Brian Jenkins, a terrorism expert from the RAND Corporat

4、ion, gave the following explanation. There were anywhere between 70,000 and 100, 000 policemen and military troops deployed around the city. The main threat came from separatist and Islamist groups from the North Caucasus, especially from Chechnya and Dagestan. One group claimed responsibility for t

5、wo suicide bombings in Volgograd last December. The attacks killed more than 30 people. The city is only about 600 kilometers away from Sochi.Bruce Hoffman is a terrorism expert from Georgetown University in Washington DC. He says the increased security made Sochi a difficult target for terrorists.I

6、t is thought that the terrorists' intention was to make life difficult for the Russians and to create some sort of incident that would take away the enjoyment. The last Olympians from around the world on Russian soil were in 1980. That was a year after Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan. More tha

7、n sixty countries didnt take part in the Moscow Summer Games to show their anger.25. According to the passage, why did the Sochi Winter Olympics cost so much?A. Because it was held at an area popular for vacation travelers.B. Because the Russian government wanted to make it the best ever held.C. Bec

8、ause security measures at Sochi were stricter than before.D. Because the original plan was made 7 years before.26. It can be known from the passage that Bruce Hoffman was .A. a terrorism expert from the USAB. the writer who wrote this articleC. an athlete who competed in SochiD. a terrorism expert f

9、rom RAND Corporation27. Which of the following is false? A. Sochi Olympics cost about 4 times as estimated. B. Next winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver. C. Many countries refused to attend the 1980 Olympics. D. Security is often a problem in international sport games.28. The terrorists might h

10、ave attacked Sochi Olympics because . A. they wanted to make trouble for the Russians B. they thought Russia shouldn't spend so much on sport C. they thought Putin was not a nice president D. they were not interested in winter sports 【答案】【知识点】C3新闻报道类 【文章综述】文章主要讲的是俄罗斯的索契奥运会问什么花费巨大的原因。【答案解析】25.C ，

11、细节题，根据第三段第一句话：Some observers say the high cost is partly the result of security measures. 从本句话可知安全措施是索契奥运会花费高的原因。26.A，细节题，根据倒数第二段第一句话：Bruce Hoffman is a terrorism expert from Georgetown University in Washington DC.可知Bruce Hoffman是美国的一个恐怖组织。27.B，细节题，根据第二段第二句话：Seven billion dollars was spent on the 20

12、10 Winter Games in Vancouver可知，2010年奥运会是在Vancouver举行的，至于下一届奥运会在什么地方举行，文章并没有提及，故B项错误。28.A，推断题，根据倒数第二段可知答案： It is thought that the terrorists' intention was to make life difficult for the Russians and to create some sort of incident that would take away the enjoyment.BThese eco-inspired books get

13、kids thinking about nature and environment. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies By Carol PasternakHave you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar （毛虫） to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butt

14、erflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.A Kids Guide to Americas Parks By Erin McHughThis year, the US National Park Services National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this boo

15、k, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The books featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samo

16、a, the only U.S. national park south of the equator（赤道）.Where Do you Recyclable Materials Go? By Sabbithry PersadTiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ev

17、er! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Material Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume1 By Brian YanishMeet the Scrap Kins. They

18、 are creative, friendly monster who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. Theyll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one persons trash is another persons trea

19、sure!25. Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?A. There is a famous statue in it. B. It lies south of the equator.C. It has its specific animals. D. It is free for admission.26. Which book is most probably written in the form of a story?A. How to Raise Monarch ButterfliesB. A Kids Guide