2010届高考第二轮复习英语阅读理解专项练习六

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　　2010届高考第二轮复习英语阅读理解专项练习六（含解析）
　　阅读理解：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
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　　One of Nigeria’s most famous singers has gone on hunger stritside the gates of the National Television Authority in protest at what she says is its refusal to pay royalties on her songs.
　　Onyeka Onwenu’s protest has attracted widespread support from other Nigerian musicians, who often plain that they do not receive royalties(版税) when their songs are broadcast on television and radio.
　　The pop singer Onyeka Onwenu has been sitting outside the gates of the Nigerian Television Station for the past three days. She says that during that time she’s not eaten but that she has had some orange juice. Other musicians are tarns to sit with her in a show of support.
　　‘Show me the money’
　　Ms Onwenu appears to be in a determined state of mind. "I mean to stay on this hunger strise it is of great importance.
　　"We find that the entertainment industry is having hard times. Many artists are poor ,they’re dying of hunger.
　　"These are people who are famous, people who have made great contritutions to the industry in Nigeria and we feel that this has got to e to an end."
　　Peace offering
　　The government owned Nigerian Television Authority, or NTA, says it would like to settle the issue in a friendly way and has denied Ms Onwenu’s that she has been prevented from appearing on its stations.
　　Whatever the result, Ms Onwenu has already won the battle to draw attention to this issue whiusicians and other artists feel so strongly about.
　　They say that if royalties are not paid in a poor country like Nigeria, it will bee impossible to attract new talent into the arts.
　　1. What would be the best title for the text?
　　A. A peace hunger strike for freedom B. Nigerian musicians fighting for life
　　C. Nigerian singer on hunger strike D. Let’s unite together and fight hunger
　　2. What is the direct reason for Onyeka Onwenu going on the hunger strike ?
　　A. she wants to show off her influence
　　B. She hasn’t get a payment for her songs
　　C. she intends to attraore new artists
　　D. many artists are dying of hunger
　　3. Which of the following is supported by the text?
　　A. Onyeka Onwenu’s protest will end in failure
　　B. Onyeka Onwenu’s protest has made a big difference
　　C. Nigerian artists are satisfied with their life
　　D. Onyeka Onwenu feels hopeful about the entertainment industry