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TV Programmes
The World Around Us
Channel（频道）: C8
A study of the ancient Egyptian pyramids（金字塔）and the area around the River Nile in Egypt. The filming of this programme is a work of art as it is so thoughtfully done. As well as the obvious camels, there are also many other desert animals and plant life.
Summer Holidays
Channel: M6
Some of the best summer holidays are on offer this year. Tonight’s programme shows a weekend in Disneyland in Paris, cheap sailing holidays in the Mediterranean and a shopping and sightseeing trip to New York.
The Creative Mind
Channel: C4
One of the most popular programmes on TV at the moment, The Creative Mind has different artistic themes（主题）from exhibition reviews, information about major and smaller museums, and interviews with artists, writers, actors and musicians.
Prepared for Special Moments
Channel: TF1
The fun cookery programme that offers lots of exciting ideas from children’s birthday parties to the candlelit（烛光的）dinner for the boss and his wife. It is easy to follow the instructions that show you how to make your dinner party a little bit special.
Born to Run
Channel: W9
An interesting story of a young man with learning difficulties who overcame（克服）the problems in his life, through his great talent（天赋）for sports. This is a true story of how one person made the most of his life and also helped many other people with similar problems.
1. Which channel should you turn to if you are very interested in wildlife?
A. C4 B. M6.
C. C8. D. W9.
2. Which programme is suitable for those who like watching TV interviews?
A. The World Around Us. B. Summer Holidays.
C. The Creative Mind. D. Prepared for Special Moments.
3. Which of the following words can best describe the hero of Born to Run?
A. Unexplained. B. Humourous.
C. Selfish. D. Strong-minded.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
本文属于应用文，介绍五个不同电视频道的节目信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The World Around Us部分As well as the obvious camels, there are also many other desert animals and plant life.可知，该节目涵盖野生动物，是C8频道，故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Creative Mind部分的, The Creative Mind has different artistic themes（主题）from exhibition reviews, information about major and smaller museums, and interviews with artists, writers, actors and musicians.可知，该节目包含人物采访，故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段An interesting story of a young man with learning difficulties who overcame（克服）the problems in his life, through his great talent（天赋）for sports.可知，故事主人翁克服各种困难，最后取得成功，可知该主人翁很坚强，故选D。
