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It’s the ending of 2016，but as USA Today says，“it’s never too late to plan your 2016 travels”．With so many hot destinations around the globe，“where should I go?” can be difficult to answer.According to Lonely Planet，though，Brazil is a fine choice－on Aug.29，the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2016.
“As if endless strands of coast and mountains，splashed with rainforest didn’t already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂)，Brazil will hold two of the greatest sporting events in the world，beginning with the 2014 FIFA World Cup and followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics，”explained Lonely Planet.
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America.It boasts(自豪拥有) the Amazon，the world’s largest jungle，which is home to a variety of plants and animals.But the great landscape is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in.
The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazil’s soccer team even more than its national flag.Soccer is more than a sport in Brazil；it’s a way of life.In fact，the World Cup brings Brazilians together.It is interesting to note，that the general elections(大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup.Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm created by soccer to inspire political energy.
Alongside soccer，samba is another symbol of Brazil.The country’s most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival，which is one of the world’s biggest.
“Brazil has left its secondclass nation status，” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics.
Brazil’s growing economy，fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories，has made it more than just a nation of samba，soccer and beaches.These days，it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.
25.Which is true about Brazil?
26.We can tell from the words of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that________
27.The author’s purpose in writing the article is to________．
确定题目关键词symbol，在文章中找到对应部分，回到题目逐一对照。
本题考查了学生提取细节能力。句意：A2016年，将举办世界杯和夏季奥运会 B足球和桑巴是这个国家两大象征 C它是南美洲最大且拥有最悠久历史的国家 D亚马逊是世界上最大的丛林，巴西人仅仅以此为荣，故选B。
事实细节题，直接信息理解题。根据第五段的“Alongside soccer，samba is another symbol of Brazil.T”可知，除了足球，桑巴舞是巴西的另一个象征，因此可知足球是一个象征。所以选择B。
把握不住细节信息。
确定题目关键词Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva，在文章中找到对应部分，回到题目逐一对照。
本题考查了学生提取细节能力。句意：A他的国家在2016年奥运会后将成为一等强国 B他的国家将远远被其他二等强国超过 C他很自信自己的国家发展非常迅速 D2016奥运会已经使巴西成为一等强国，故选B。
逻辑推理题，间接信息理解题。根据第六段的““Brazil has left its secondclass nation status，” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics.”可知，在巴西争取到2016奥运会的时候，总统说巴西是二等强国了，说明他对自己的国家发展非常自豪。所以选择B。
把握不住语段内在涵义信息。
确定题目关键词the best tourist destination，在文章中找到对应部分，回到题目逐一对照。本题考查了学生把握文章写作目的能力。句意：A证明了《孤独星球》的评论是正确的 B介绍巴西是旅游景点 C巴西这个国家的客观评价 D解释了巴西为何举办两大体育赛事，故选B。
写作目的题，直接信息理解题。根据第一段和最后一段的“but as USA Today says，“it’s never too late to plan your 2016 travels”．With so many hot destinations around the globe，“where should I go?” can be difficult to answer.According to Lonely Planet，though，Brazil is a fine choice－on Aug.29，the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2016.”和“These days，it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.”可知，世界著名旅游杂志都说巴西是个不错的旅游景点选择，堪称世界第一，结合最后一段最后一句说巴西是世界上最棒的旅游地，首尾呼应。所以选择B。
把握不住写作目的信息。