Question

    Thanks to world-famous Colombian writer Garcia Marquez, many people think of Latin America as a land of magic. In his books, impossible things happen.

1. It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities in Latin America. Although some of these differences have caused conflicts, they have also been a source of beauty, as well as encouraged people in Latin America to be more open-minded.

Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas located south of the United States in the American continent. From north to south, it starts from Mexico in North America, goes through the Caribbean and ends at the southernmost tip of South America.

2. People can enjoy sunshine’ the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in the Andes. It even has the world’s biggest rainforest the Amazon. Many of the world’s most unique plants and animals live there.

There is also diverse mix of people in Latin America. 3.  In countries like Mexico and Columbia, over half of the population is of mixed ethnicity. However, most of them speak the same languages-Spanish or Portuguese.

4. Latin America people have created the samba, rumba, cha cha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately. 5.

Latin America is an open and romantic place. Its impressive natural environment, historical contributions and cultural traditions have made it unique and influential.

A. It has natives, Africans and Europeans.

B. Latin America’s environment is quite diverse.

C. Where does the magic in his books come from?

D. They are cheerful and can bring strangers together.

E. Many people in Latin America have open and romantic hearts.

F. The music and dance of Latin America are quite well-known.

G. To most people, Latin America is a land of happiness and passion.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.F

5.D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍拉丁美洲的有关事宜，如拉丁美洲多样化的环境、各种各样的人种、拉丁美洲的音乐和舞蹈非常有名以及拉丁美洲令人印象深刻的自然环境、历史贡献和文化传统使它独特和有影响力。

1.根据后文It may come from the mix of different cultures and ethnicities in Latin America.可知，它可能来自拉丁美洲不同文化和种族的混合。由此可推知，本句是在提问他书中的魔法是从哪里来的。故C选项“他书中的魔法是从哪里来的？”符合上下文语境，故选C。

2.根据后文People can enjoy sunshine’ the Caribbean islands, ride horses on the green grasslands of the Pampas, and explore volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in the Andes.可知，人们可以在加勒比群岛享受阳光，在潘帕斯草原骑马，在安第斯山脉探索火山和积雪覆盖的山脉。由此可知拉丁美洲的地理环境是非常多样化的。故B选项“拉丁美洲的环境非常多样化”符合上下文语境，故选B。

3.结合上文There is also diverse mix of people in Latin America.可知，拉丁美洲也有各种各样的人。由此可推知，本句应当承接上文列举拉丁美洲有哪些人种。故A选项“有当地人，非洲人和欧洲人”符合上下文语境，故选A。

4.根据后文Latin America people have created the samba, rumba, cha cha and tango. These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.可知，拉丁美洲人创造了桑巴、伦巴、恰恰和探戈。这种舞蹈风格要求舞者紧紧地抱在一起，并充满激情地舞动。由此可知，本句是在说明拉丁美洲的音乐和舞蹈非常有名。后文中dance可对应到F选项中The music and dance of Latin America。故F选项“拉丁美洲的音乐和舞蹈非常有名”符合上下文语境，故选F。

5.结合上文These dance styles require dancers to hold each other closely and move passionately.可知，这种舞蹈风格要求舞者紧紧地抱在一起，并充满激情地舞动。由此可知，拉丁美洲的舞蹈都非常欢快，能将人们聚在一起，充满激情地舞动。故D选项“他们非常欢快，能把陌生人拉到一起”符合上下文语境，故选D。