Unit 2 Let''s celebrate ——starting out
一、单词拼写
1.I saw Bob play the piano at John’s party and on that o he was simply brilliant.
2.Letters to the (编辑) must carry the writer’s full name,address and telephone number.
3.Tom could do nothing but a to his teacher that he was wrong.
4.It takes a lot of time and e to get an exhibition ready.
5.Internet-connected appliances will provide long-term (软件) updates for users.
二、阅读理解
Looking for something entertaining to do?Check out some awesome festivals around the world.
Koninginnedag — The Netherlands
Koninginnedag or Queen's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Although the birthday of the current Queen,Beatrix,is actually during the winter,she has celebrated it on April 30th,the country's official “Queen's Day” since 1949.Orange is the national color,and the streets become a sea of feather boas(围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on boats in the rivers.Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party,with many live music events,but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
Thai Elephant Day — Thailand
Thai Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand.Thai Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998.Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand,they are highly respected and treasured.During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony in which they are fed bananas,other fruit,and sugarcane.
The Fire Festival — Shetland
On the last Tuesday in January the entire town of Lerwick,Shetland goes up in flames.At the festival,you'll find yourself sitting,dancing,or stumbling around the largest bonfire you've ever seen in your life.The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan.Be prepared for an evening of singing,dancing,and fastpaced activity,and don't worry about making it to work the next day — it's a national holiday!
Holi — India
Holi,the Festival of Colors,is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India's most important holidays.On the day of the last full moon of the lunar month,usually late February or early March,the air is full of bright colored powder.The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country,with bonfires and music,but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.
1.What do we know about Koninginnedag
A.It is celebrated on the day of the current Queen's birthday.
B.It is not celebrated outside the city of Amsterdam.
C.Everyone must wear orange clothes to celebrate it.
D.It has a history of more than sixty years.
2.The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ________.
A.show people's respect for their Queen
B.show Thai people's respect for elephants
C.ask people to protect endangered animals
D.help people relax by singing and dancing
3.Why don't people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival
A.Because people are allowed to sleep at work the next day.
B.Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.
C.Because people don't have to go to work the next day.
D.Because the festival ends very early at night.
三、阅读七选五
Pinatas
In Mexico,children often get pinatas on their birthday.Their parents put chocolates and other sweets inside the pinata and hang it on a tree.Then the children hit the pinata with a stick. 1
Noodles
In China,people often celebrate birthdays by eating with family or friends,and the last dish of the meal is always noodles.The noodles are long and thin. 2 You can't cut them.In Chinese culture,long noodles mean you will have a long life.
Business birthdays
A business birthday shows that a company is successful.Many businesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays,like 10,50 or 150 years. 3 Sometimes they make TV advertisements.It is a good chance to advertise the business.
Name days
As well as a birthday,many people in Southern Europe also celebrate their name days. 4 People have big parties and open their houses to anybody who wants to come.People bring small gifts,often flowers or a box of sweets.
Islamic New Year
In Muslim countries across the world,people celebrate Eid.Eid means festival or celebration.During Eid,people visit family and friends,as well as people who are sick or in hospital. 5 Children receive toys,too.Children often wear special traditional clothes during the Eid celebrations.
A.You have to eat them in one piece.
B.They go out for a meal to celebrate.
C.Companies hold parties and send cards.
D.They give presents,such as sweets and food.
E.It breaks and the sweets fall out on to the ground.
F.This is one of the two important festivals in this country.
G.In Greece,name days are more important than birthdays.
答案和解析
一、单词拼写
1.occasion
2.editor
3.admit
4.effort
5.software
二、阅读理解
1.D [细节理解题。根据第二段的“Although the birthday...since 1949.”可知这个节日已经有60多年历史了。]
2.B [推理判断题。根据第三段的“Thai Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998.”可知,这是泰国的大象日,又根据“they are highly respected and treasured”可推断这个节日是为了表示对大象的敬重。]
3.C [细节理解题。根据第四段的“don't worry about making it to work the next day — it's a national holiday”可知,第二天是全国性的假日,不用上班。]
三、阅读七选五
1.E [根据上文中的“put chocolates and other sweets inside the pinata”和“the children hit the pinata with a stick”可知,孩子们用棍子敲打彩罐,彩罐里的糖果就会落到地上。]
2.A [根据该空后的“You can't cut them.”可知,你必须将面条一整根吃下。]
3.C [根据上一句“Many businesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays,like 10,50 or 150 years.”可知,公司会举办舞会和发放卡片来庆祝公司的诞辰。]
4.G [将命名日和生日作比较的G项内容正好和该空前一句“As well as a birthday...also celebrate their name days.”相呼应。]
5.D [根据上一句中的“people visit family and friends”可知,D项“他们会赠送诸如糖果和食物类的礼物”符合语境。]