Question

    Photos of the moon are beautiful if taken well, but it can be very hard to get a picture of the moon that doesn't look blurry! In order to take a perfect picture of the moon, apart from a high­quality camera, the associated equipment and the skills to set up your camera, you also need to pick a proper time and a good place.

Choose your favorite moon phase. The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Earth. The first quarter, half, and third quarter phases provide high contrast that allows you to see the craters(坑) in greater detail, while the full moon is a dramatic choice for a skyscraper. What phase you choose is up to your personal preference, but it's best to have a phase chosen before going out to photograph the moon.

Learn when the moon rises and sets. When the moon sets or rises, it is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger and closer. This makes it much easier to photograph! Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area.

Pick a clear night. Clouds, fog, and air pollution will blur your photographs. Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing. A clear night with low smog content and no rain is best for moon photography.

Choose a location away from direct light sources. The moon appears bright because it reflects the light of the sun, and additional light from streetlights, homes, and cars can make the moon appear duller and blurrier in pictures. It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source.

1.Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “blurry”？

A. Unclear. B. Transparent.

C. Confusing. D. Ugly.

2.Why is the new moon not a perfect choice when taking a photo of the moon?

A. Because the new moon is not enjoyed by most people.

B. Because the new moon is visibly seen from the earth.

C. Because it appears at the earliest time of a month.

D. Because the new moon can't be photographed on Earth.

3.Which of the following is not a must to take a perfect photo of the moon?

A. A high­quality camera. B. The skills to set up the camera.

C. A weather app. D. A suitable location.

4.What's the main idea of the passage?

A. How to select a camera for a perfect moon photo.

B. How to pick a time and place for a perfect moon photo.

C. What the necessary skills are to take a perfect moon photo.

D. Why the new moon is a bad choice for a perfect moon photo.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.B

【解析】

本文是说明文。自古以来，月亮对人类有着神秘的吸引力，观望月球、给月亮拍照便是人类了解月亮的主要手段。本文就如何给月亮拍出一张完美的照片向我们提出几点建议。

1.词义猜测题。根据本文第一句中的转折连词but可知，blurry的意思应该与前文Photos of the moon are beautiful意思相反。且本文多次出现了blurry的派生词，如倒数第二段第二句中的blur your photographs和最后一段第二句中的appear duller and blurrier，根据这些信息可知，blurry的意思是“模糊不清的”，故答案为A。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段第二句The moon can be photographed in any phase except the new moon, which is not visible to Earth.“除了对地球不可见的新月，月球可以在任何阶段被拍摄。”可知，新月在地球上是看不见的，不能够被拍到，故答案为D。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段第四句Check an almanac(年历) or a weather app for moon rising and setting times in your area.“查看你所在地区的历书或天气应用程序，了解月亮升起和落下的时间。”和第四段第三句Check a weather app or watch the weather forecast before leaving for your session and while photographing.“查看天气应用程序或观看天气预报，在你离开去参加您的集会之前或者在拍摄时。”可知，在了解月亮升落或挑选晴朗夜晚时，年历和天气预报都能代替天气软件，因此C项不是必需的。

4.主旨大意题。本文的结构是“总——分”型，第一段的尾句It is fine if there is light in the distance, but be sure that you are not photographing close to another light source.“如果远处有光是可以的，但是要确保你不是在靠近另一个光源的地方拍照。”是从总到分的过渡句，也是主题句，概括了文章的主要内容，由此可知答案为B。