Question

    The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca-Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca-Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca-Cola for my whole life.

However, it’s different for Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A. The influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere.

B. Most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music.

C. Fast food spreads from Spain to the United States.

D. Some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills.

2.What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A. American novels.

B. Hollywood movies.

C. McDonalds.

D. American music.

3.Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B. To earn more money from Spanish films.

C. To safeguard native movies.

D. To unite European Communities.

4.What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

A. The name of a drink.

B. The name of a restaurant.

C. A clothing brand.

D. A certain kind of food.

Answer

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国文化对西班牙人生活的影响。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，在吃、穿、电影、音乐等方面，在西班牙到处都可以发现美国文化对西班牙人生活的影响。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture”可知，美国电影是传播美国文化的好方法，应选B。

3.细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies, Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe”可知，西班牙政府给在西班牙上映的电影制定了一些规则，这是通过限制外国电影的数量来保护西班牙本国的电影。故选C。

4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas”可知，或许麦当劳的汉堡将最终取代著名的西班牙的tapas，由此可推断tapas指西班牙的一种食品。故选D。