人教版高中英语：必修3 Unit 1 Festivals around the world 单元练习（含答案）

3.1 Festivals around the world
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
“Are personal sad stories a must to win talent shows？” “Shouldn’t talent be judged on the basis of itself without needing a sad story of struggle to win？” These are questions Sanya Malhotra posed on a recent Facebook post.
This morning I came across this interesting post by Sanya Malhotra. She revealed that she loved dancing and dreamt of becoming an actress, but got defeated in “Dance India Dance” because her background story wasn’t sad and inspiring enough. That’s when she started doubting her artistic gift.
This really set me thinking. Why are people attracted to sob stories Why do we always appreciate only those people who have achieved something after going through a lot of hardships Why does the headline of a newspaper “Taxi－driver’s Son Stands First In UPSC Exam” find more readers I think it is because most people, who are in a similar situation, find it comforting that someone has succeeded with so many hardships. I know it is really very difficult for people with financial, health, or family problems to overcome obstacles and succeed. I really feel proud of them and I am often touched and inspired by their stories.
Now come back to what Sanya has said. I think this is a talent show rather than a story－telling competition. When it comes to a competition of singing or dancing or any fine arts, all the competitors should be judged without any bias(偏见). No one should lose because they don’t have a sad story of struggle to tell. It’s very unfair. They can be given opportunities otherwise, but should not be judged because of their stories.
Maybe, the TV channels do it to attract more viewers, because the most important element of any reality show is these touching stories. But as Sanya has said, it’s unfair to those who haven’t such a story and are equally talented.
1. What do we know about Sanya Malhotra
A. She entered a talent show.
B. She won “Dance India Dance”．
C. She had a sad story to tell.
D. She was rejected in a film.
2. What can we infer about Sanya Malhotra from the second paragraph
A. She experienced many hardships.
B. She is a famous actress in India.
C. She has a great gift for gymnastics.
D. She used to be confident in her artistic talent.
3. Which of the following headlines appeals to the readers most according to Paragraph 3
A. A Millionaire Donated Money To Harvard University.
B. A Gifted Indian Teenager Won “Dance India Dance”．
C. An Armless Girl Was Admitted To Harvard University.
D. A Freshman Paid Off Loans by Getting a Part－time Job.
4. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. Winners Should Be Determined by Public Judges
B. Sanya Malhotra Displayed a Great Artistic Gift
C. Competitors Should Not Be Judged by Sob Stories
D. Talent Shows Competitors Can Tell Their Stories
Ⅱ. 完形填空
About a year ago, I had to spend a week in a hospital, because of the deadly food poisoning. There I met an elderly woman, who __1__ to be a professional musician. That time when I met her, the idea of learning to sing didn’t __2__ my mind. I thought it was something __3__ and not meant for me, like being an airplane pilot.
And only recently, I suddenly decided to learn singing. I was __4__ my dog early in the morning. I sang __5__ to myself and it made me feel so wonderful. At that moment I __6__ I had known more good songs and how to control my __7__ better. And then I thought, why didn’t I take any singing lessons Of course, it was not a(n) __8__ skill that I could use at work, but not everything in this life is about actual __9__ and income.
It was easy to find that woman. I remembered her name and there was only one __10__ college in our city. I was __11___ she would reject me because I was a terrible __12__. But she took my request very __13__. She understood how important music was __14__ one’s soul. In my first lesson, she sat at the gorgeous big piano and __15__ some rising notes that I had to repeat. At first I was terrified to __16___ because I feared being judged and criticized. But my teacher was kind and professional. __17__， she was strict when she knew I could do better.
Learning to sing was like learning to walk. It was like __18__ that all your life you had some superpower but were not aware of its __19__. Singing taught me more than just being able to take some high or low __20__. Most importantly, it taught me to be braver about expressing myself and my opinions.
1. A. turned out　　　　　 B. ran out
C. went on D. called on
2. A. lose B. cross
C. change D. slip
3. A. realistic B. fashionable
C. unavailable D. worthless
4. A. sorting B. owning
C. evolving D. walking
5. A. jokingly B. painfully
C. lightly D. properly
6. A. planned B. wished
C. heard D. regretted
7. A. sound B. hope
C. talk D. voice
8. A. practical B. different
C. interesting D. accurate
9. A. benefit B. damage
C. habits D. dates
10. A. literary B. architectural
C. medical D. musical
11. A. angry B. afraid
C. surprised D. pleased
12. A. citizen B. patient
C. amateur D. friend
13. A. casually B. seriously
C. rudely D. uniquely
14. A. from B. under
C. for D. during
15. A. wrote B. left
C. played D. kept
16. A. make a sound B. take a walk
C. write the song D. tell the truth
17. A. Instead B. Therefore
C. Moreover D. However
18. A. giving out B. admitting to
C. belonging to D. finding out
19. A. existence B. contents
C. purpose D. forms
20. A. words B. notes
C. noises D. spirits
Ⅲ. 语法填空
On the first day of Winter Solstice(冬至), the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the longest night of the year. From then on, the days become longer and the nights become __1__(short). The Winter Solstice also marks the __2__(arrive) of the coldest season in the year.
As early as the Zhou Dynasty, people worshipped the gods on the first day of the Winter Solstice, __3__ was also the first day of the new year. The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. The celebratory activities were __4__(official) organized. On this day, both officials and ordinary people would have __5__ rest.
During Winter Solstice in North China, eating __6__(dumpling) is essential to the festival. People in the south are accustomed to __7__ (eat) wontons in midwinter. According to legend, the King of Wu was disgusted with all kinds of costly foods and __8__ (want) to eat something different. Then, the beauty Xishi came into the kitchen to make “wontons” to honor the King’s wish. He ate a lot __9__ liked the food very much. To honor Xishi, the people of Suzhou made wontons the official food __10__ (celebrate) the festival.
1. ________　2. ________　3. ________　4. ________
5. ________　6. ________　7. ________　8. ________
9. ________　10. ________
Ⅳ. 短文改错
On Mother’s Day, Tom stopped his car outside a flower’s shop. He wanted to order some nice flowers and ask a shop to deliver them to his mother. He was about to enter the shop while he saw a little girl crying by the roadside. Tom asked her for what had happened. The girl said she wanted to buy a rose for her mother, and had no money. Hearing this, Tom went in and bought a beautifully rose for the girl. Then he offered to drive her home, but she insisted she was going to another town by bus to send the rose to mother. Tom was so touching that he changed his mind. After driving her to the bus station, he returned to the shop, buy a large bunch of flowers, and drove all the way to his mother’s. He would give the flowers to his mother with person.
3.1 Festivals around the world
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
“Are personal sad stories a must to win talent shows？” “Shouldn’t talent be judged on the basis of itself without needing a sad story of struggle to win？” These are questions Sanya Malhotra posed on a recent Facebook post.
This morning I came across this interesting post by Sanya Malhotra. She revealed that she loved dancing and dreamt of becoming an actress, but got defeated in “Dance India Dance” because her background story wasn’t sad and inspiring enough. That’s when she started doubting her artistic gift.
This really set me thinking. Why are people attracted to sob stories Why do we always appreciate only those people who have achieved something after going through a lot of hardships Why does the headline of a newspaper “Taxi－driver’s Son Stands First In UPSC Exam” find more readers I think it is because most people, who are in a similar situation, find it comforting that someone has succeeded with so many hardships. I know it is really very difficult for people with financial, health, or family problems to overcome obstacles and succeed. I really feel proud of them and I am often touched and inspired by their stories.
Now come back to what Sanya has said. I think this is a talent show rather than a story－telling competition. When it comes to a competition of singing or dancing or any fine arts, all the competitors should be judged without any bias(偏见). No one should lose because they don’t have a sad story of struggle to tell. It’s very unfair. They can be given opportunities otherwise, but should not be judged because of their stories.
Maybe, the TV channels do it to attract more viewers, because the most important element of any reality show is these touching stories. But as Sanya has said, it’s unfair to those who haven’t such a story and are equally talented.
1. What do we know about Sanya Malhotra
A. She entered a talent show.
B. She won “Dance India Dance”．
C. She had a sad story to tell.
D. She was rejected in a film.
2. What can we infer about Sanya Malhotra from the second paragraph
A. She experienced many hardships.
B. She is a famous actress in India.
C. She has a great gift for gymnastics.
D. She used to be confident in her artistic talent.
3. Which of the following headlines appeals to the readers most according to Paragraph 3
A. A Millionaire Donated Money To Harvard University.
B. A Gifted Indian Teenager Won “Dance India Dance”．
C. An Armless Girl Was Admitted To Harvard University.
D. A Freshman Paid Off Loans by Getting a Part－time Job.
4. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. Winners Should Be Determined by Public Judges
B. Sanya Malhotra Displayed a Great Artistic Gift
C. Competitors Should Not Be Judged by Sob Stories
D. Talent Shows Competitors Can Tell Their Stories
1. 答案　A 2. 答案　D 3. 答案　C 4. 答案　C
Ⅱ. 完形填空
About a year ago, I had to spend a week in a hospital, because of the deadly food poisoning. There I met an elderly woman, who __1__ to be a professional musician. That time when I met her, the idea of learning to sing didn’t __2__ my mind. I thought it was something __3__ and not meant for me, like being an airplane pilot.
And only recently, I suddenly decided to learn singing. I was __4__ my dog early in the morning. I sang __5__ to myself and it made me feel so wonderful. At that moment I __6__ I had known more good songs and how to control my __7__ better. And then I thought, why didn’t I take any singing lessons Of course, it was not a(n) __8__ skill that I could use at work, but not everything in this life is about actual __9__ and income.
It was easy to find that woman. I remembered her name and there was only one __10__ college in our city. I was __11___ she would reject me because I was a terrible __12__. But she took my request very __13__. She understood how important music was __14__ one’s soul. In my first lesson, she sat at the gorgeous big piano and __15__ some rising notes that I had to repeat. At first I was terrified to __16___ because I feared being judged and criticized. But my teacher was kind and professional. __17__， she was strict when she knew I could do better.
Learning to sing was like learning to walk. It was like __18__ that all your life you had some superpower but were not aware of its __19__. Singing taught me more than just being able to take some high or low __20__. Most importantly, it taught me to be braver about expressing myself and my opinions.
1. A. turned out　　　　　 B. ran out
C. went on D. called on
2. A. lose B. cross
C. change D. slip
3. A. realistic B. fashionable
C. unavailable D. worthless
4. A. sorting B. owning
C. evolving D. walking
5. A. jokingly B. painfully
C. lightly D. properly
6. A. planned B. wished
C. heard D. regretted
7. A. sound B. hope
C. talk D. voice
8. A. practical B. different
C. interesting D. accurate
9. A. benefit B. damage
C. habits D. dates
10. A. literary B. architectural
C. medical D. musical
11. A. angry B. afraid
C. surprised D. pleased
12. A. citizen B. patient
C. amateur D. friend
13. A. casually B. seriously
C. rudely D. uniquely
14. A. from B. under
C. for D. during
15. A. wrote B. left
C. played D. kept
16. A. make a sound B. take a walk
C. write the song D. tell the truth
17. A. Instead B. Therefore
C. Moreover D. However
18. A. giving out B. admitting to
C. belonging to D. finding out
19. A. existence B. contents
C. purpose D. forms
20. A. words B. notes
C. noises D. spirits
1. 答案　A 2. 答案　B 3. 答案　C 4. 答案　D
5. 答案　C 6. 答案　B 7. 答案　D 8. 答案　A
9. 答案　A 10. 答案　D 11. 答案　B 12. 答案　C
13. 答案　B 14. 答案　C 15. 答案　C 16. 答案　A
17. 答案　D 18. 答案　D 19. 答案　A 20. 答案　B
Ⅲ. 语法填空
On the first day of Winter Solstice(冬至), the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the longest night of the year. From then on, the days become longer and the nights become __1__(short). The Winter Solstice also marks the __2__(arrive) of the coldest season in the year.
As early as the Zhou Dynasty, people worshipped the gods on the first day of the Winter Solstice, __3__ was also the first day of the new year. The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. The celebratory activities were __4__(official) organized. On this day, both officials and ordinary people would have __5__ rest.
During Winter Solstice in North China, eating __6__(dumpling) is essential to the festival. People in the south are accustomed to __7__ (eat) wontons in midwinter. According to legend, the King of Wu was disgusted with all kinds of costly foods and __8__ (want) to eat something different. Then, the beauty Xishi came into the kitchen to make “wontons” to honor the King’s wish. He ate a lot __9__ liked the food very much. To honor Xishi, the people of Suzhou made wontons the official food __10__ (celebrate) the festival.
1. ________　2. ________　3. ________　4. ________
5. ________　6. ________　7. ________　8. ________
9. ________　10. ________
1. 答案　shorter 2. 答案　arrival 3. 答案　which
4. 答案　officially 5. 答案　a 6. 答案　dumplings
7. 答案　eating 8. 答案　wanted 9. 答案　and
10. 答案　to celebrate
Ⅳ. 短文改错
On Mother’s Day, Tom stopped his car outside a flower’s shop. He wanted to order some nice flowers and ask a shop to deliver them to his mother. He was about to enter the shop while he saw a little girl crying by the roadside. Tom asked her for what had happened. The girl said she wanted to buy a rose for her mother, and had no money. Hearing this, Tom went in and bought a beautifully rose for the girl. Then he offered to drive her home, but she insisted she was going to another town by bus to send the rose to mother. Tom was so touching that he changed his mind. After driving her to the bus station, he returned to the shop, buy a large bunch of flowers, and drove all the way to his mother’s. He would give the flowers to his mother with person.
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