人教版（2019）必修 第三册Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations单元测试卷（含答案）
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Unit 1 Festivals Celebrations 能力提升——2021-2022学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第三册单元测试卷
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When I was growing up, Mother's Day was as important as Christmas.
The energy around the house was always positive, mostly thanks to my father who made sure that his kids appreciated their mother. We would clean the house, and Mum got breakfast in bed in the morning and didn't have to lift a finger all day. And in the evening, we went to a restaurant for a traditional Mother's Day dinner.
What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.
I maintain(保持) my father's Mother's Day tradition with my wife. Growing up, I learned that showing affection to the woman you love or who gave birth to you is an important part of life. You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.
Believing that and feeling it when you can may keep you from being lonely, even if your mum isn't close by or has passed away. There are a number of us who no longer have a mother in our lives, and truth be told, there are often times when I wish my mum were still here to comfort me. So instead, I remember the times she did just that. It makes me smile, and somehow, those memories of a more simple and loving life give me the comfort I'm looking for.
If you are mum-less, you too should find a deserving woman in your life and celebrate Mother's Day with her. If you don't know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours. The visit will make both of your days, and perhaps your lives, a little bit better.
1.What did the author learn from his father
A.We should always put others before ourselves.
B.It's necessary to express love to those we love.
C.It's important to have an interesting family tradition.
D.Mother's Day is just as important as Christmas.
2.Why does the author value the idea of showing love for one's mother
A.It can set a good example for kids to follow.
B.It is what mothers expect their children to do.
C.It's important to follow your father's rules.
D.It can warm your mother's heart as well as yours.
3.What is the author's advice to someone whose mum has passed away
A.Visit lonely mums in rest homes on Mother's Day.
B.Try to get used to life without a mum.
C.Turn to other family members for love.
D.Give all your attention to your mother-in-law.
B
A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Sunday, according to the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). That is an increase of 7 percent compared with the last year's Spring Festival. About 374, 000 trips were organized by travel agencies, a 2.5 percent increase.
The CNTA also reported growth from individual and high-end(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities, inland cities such as those in Guangxi— became important source markets. With many Chinese now traveling abroad during the Spring Festival, their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
"Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services, including staying in private homes, appreciating plants and watching monkeys," Li Xuejing, an agency's marketing manager, said.
Miss Guo, a Chinese tourist, who was vacationing on an island in Philippines, said, "I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives."
Another choice is Britain. Though the devaluation(货币贬值) of the pound is a factor, Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
(1) How many trips were made to foreign countries during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday
A.6,150,000. B.2,500,000.
C.7,000,000. D.374,000.
(2) What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi
A.They're reported to have become important tourist attractions.
B.They're famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.
C.They have many hot springs.
D.They have become important source markets.
(3) What will Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text
A.Go shopping for gifts. B.Study foreign cultures.
C.Relax and enjoy herself. D.Chat with her relatives.
(4) Where does the text probably come from
A.A guide book. B.A newspaper.
C.A science magazine. D.An advertisement.
C
You are driving to school. You look up to see a pretty hot-air balloon. Whoa! You almost went through a stop sign! In a driverless car, you can look at the balloon. The car sees the stop sign without your help and stops the car. Car makers and others are already testing driverless cars or AVs (automated vehicles) in the U.S. and other countries.
Most cars already have some driverless technology like the anti-lock braking system (ABS). When a car is slipping on an icy road, the ABS can tap the brakes quickly. The wheels turn slowly but do not stop. The driver can then control the car safely. Many cars also have parallel parking technology. These cars can park themselves along a street. No driver is needed.
A driverless car can see the road better than people with the help of radar, cameras, and lasers. Radar helps the car see things up to 100 meters away even in darkness or rain. Cameras help the car see objects that are close. Lasers that work like radar, called lidar, spin on the roof and build a 3D model of the world around the car. Automated vehicles use GPS to find the best way from one place to another. All the information from the radar, cameras, lasers, and the GPS goes to the Controller Area Network bus, which lets all those devices talk to one another. The CAN bus uses the information to direct the car and to tell the car to go or stop.
Problems still exist with AVs. Hackers(黑客) may take over the car. There will probably be fewer jobs for people who drive taxis and trucks. A robo-taxi can find you and take you to your destination without a taxi driver. Automated trucks may roll along highways without a truck driver.
In the future, you can be the driver of your car, or you can look out of the window while the car drives you.
(1) Why is a pretty hot-air balloon mentioned in Paragraph 1
A.To tell that there are always interesting things to see while driving.
B.To show how interesting it is to drive to school.
C.To show the strength of driverless cars.
D.To tell the possible danger while driving.
(2) What kind of thing does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 belong to
A.Cars. B.Equipment.
C.Information. D.Automated vehicles.
(3) Which of the following ideas will the author agree on
A.There will be no human drivers in the future.
B.All the truck drivers will be out of work in the future.
C.All the driverless cars will be safe in the future.
D.Not all the Cars will be driven automatically in the future.
(4) Which of the following is the best title of the text
A.A driverless car B.A car with GPS
C.No driver in the future D.A flying car
D
Beijing— The public has responded with vigorous support for an NPC deputy's proposal to extend the Spring Festival holiday from three days to 10.
More than 78 percent of about 27, 600 respondents to a poll on www. . cn
With hundreds of millions of people on the move during such a short time span, the holiday puts great stress on the public transport system and suppresses tourism,she added. She suggested the holiday be extended and cover the three adjacent(毗连的) weekends, which means the public could take a total of 16 days off and floating population could spend the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the lunar new year, with their families.
People would then have sufficient time to fully enjoy the traditional holiday with their families, Li said during an interview with People's Daily Online on Friday.
Most online voters agreed that extending the holiday will ease the burden on public transport and strengthen family ties. "The Spring Festival is an occasion for family reunions and should be longer than the National Day holidayone responder said in an online post. “Every year,I wish I could spend more time at home for the Spring Festival,but I always have to go back to work. I hope the NPC will approve this proposal."
Another online comment read: "Extending the Spring Festival holiday could prevent the annual transportation crush, which has in recent years resembled an exodus(出走) of fleeing refugees(难民)".
Most of the about 13 percent who opposed the idea cited difficulties readjusting to work after the break. Some pointed out that office moral (士气) was generally low during the first week after the holiday. “After the six-day holiday,many people come back to work feeling absent-minded,” one respondent said. Some who opposed the extension suggested adding the Lantern Festival as an official holiday.
Another 10 percent said lawmakers should carefully study the impacts before they make any decisions on holidays.
1.Which of the following is NOT the reason why Li Jing suggested extending the Spring Festival holiday
A.The floating population could spend the Lantern Festival.
B.People could spend more money and this could promote consumption.
C.The lunar new year festival holiday was too short for family reunions.
D.The holiday puts great stress on the public transport system and suppresses tourism.
2.What was Li Jing's plan for the lunar new year festival holiday
A.It could cover the two adjacent weekends.
B.The holiday would be from the first day of the lunar year.
C.She added the Lantern Festival as an independent official holiday.
D.The public could take a total of 16 days off including the Lantern Festival.
3.The underlined word “crush” in the sixth paragraph probably means "________".
A.uncomfortable pressure caused by a great crowd of people
B.a drink made by pressing fruit and used as juice
C.a traffic accident resulting from traveling too fast
D.people’s eagerness to go home to meet their families
4.Why were some netizens against extending the holiday
A.It was a waste of time.
B.People would not earn much money.
C.It would have a bad effect on China's economy.
D.People wouldn’t be in a good working stage after so long a holiday.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a 3-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying "Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way". Thus, the festival is called Qingming, which means clean and bright. ①_________ Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.
Traditional customs
Tomb sweeping. ②_________ On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray,hoping for their ancestors’ blessing for the rest of the year.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. ③_________
Traditional food
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo. ④_________ It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste. Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes. ⑤_________ Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.
A. With each distinct look comes a good blessing.
B. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.
C. It is popular in the regions south of the Yangtze River.
D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.
E. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.
F. Many traditional customs are practised to show respect for our ancestors.
G. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Far from a Family Christmas
My Air Force room in Florida was empty and quiet—I was alone. My five roommates were gone for the holidays; I had chosen to remain behind in the camp. Being young and far from my home,I felt 1 . My room was comfortable enough, 2 I hadn’t realized until then what made it so ——the 3 of others walking, joking or just lying on their beds.
I was not able to sleep. I was 4 of being on my own—in fact, I preferred it at times but tonight was poor. Tossing and turning in the darkened room gave no 5 . The last sign of daylight had disappeared, 6 my inner sadness. Besides, the glow of Christmas lights on the tall pines would only 7 me of my great misery(痛苦).
8 , I heard weak sound of men attempting to sing. Yes, the voices grew louder and came my way. I 9 still,enjoying the sound.
In the corridor(通道,走廊) 10 my room, voices came near enough for me to hear Christmas carols(颂歌) being offered Suddenly, there, four airmen,identities unknown, were slightly unsteadied(摇晃) by holiday 11 . The first held a Coke bottle with a lit candle 12 its top. The others formed a dancing line behind him.
13 I was in the room, with joyful faces in the flickering(摇曳的) light,they sang me several carols, 14 me a merry Christmas and left as fast as they had arrived.
I slept soundly soon after,burying my face in my pillow, 15 that someone had cared.
1.A.disappointed B.friendly C.lonely D.lost
2.A.also B.still C.however D.but
3.A.impatience B.presence C.interest D.delight
4.A.capable B.able C.skilled D.experienced
5.A.fun B.comfort C.effort D.progress
6.A.appealing to B.sticking to C.leading to D.adding to
7.A.remind B.recall C.remember D.think
8.A.Fortunately B.Thankfully C.Suddenly D.Clearly
9.A.noticed B.slept C.lied D.lay
10.A.opposite B.beyond C.out D.within
11.A.noise B.confidence C.cheer D.optimism
12.A.stuck in B.attached to C.tied to D.involved in
13.A.Recognizing B.Seeing C.Guessing D.Admitting
14.A.hoped B.offered C.wished D.gave
15.A.grateful B.satisfied C.pleased D.surprised
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The day of February 2nd brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year because of a kind of little animal. Legend says that ①__________ this morning,if a groundhog(土拨鼠) can see its shadow,there will be six more weeks of winter. ②__________ it cannot see its shadow,spring is on the way.
Since a groundhog hibernates for the winter,its ③__________ (come) out of the ground is a natural sign of spring. Centuries ago. people in Europe watched for other hibernating animals ④__________ signs of winter’s end. Germans ⑤__________ immigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s began keeping an eye on the groundhog. The widespread population of the little animal made ⑥__________ easy for them to forecast the weather.
⑦__________ (origin),February 2 is a holiday called Candlemas Day(圣烛节). Early people believed that if the sun came out on Candlemas Day, winter ⑧__________ (last) for six weeks more.
In the 1880s some friends in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, went into the woods on Candlemas Day to look for groundhogs. This outing became ⑨__________ tradition, and a local newspaper editor nick-named the seekers “the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club”. ⑩__________ (start) in 1887, the search became an official event centred on a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil. The ceremony still takes place every year.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华。你的澳大利亚朋友Albert对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣。在端午节来临之际,他写信询问有关端午节的习俗。请你用英语回一封信,向他介绍中国的端午节。要点包括:
1.介绍中国的端午节(时间、意义、风俗等);
2.欢迎他来中国并邀请他来观看龙舟赛。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Albert,
I'm glad to know you show great interest in Chinese traditional festivals._____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Tom has an aunt who lives in a far-off village. He hadn't seen her for two years and he really missed her.
Tom spent a lot of time with his aunt when he was a little boy. At that time, his parents were too busy with their work, so they sent him to his aunt. It was his aunt who took care of him for a long time. He remembered that back then a girl sometimes played with him. But he couldn't remember her clearly. After all, it had been so many years before.
Last week, Tom decided to visit his aunt. And he called her first.
"Hello, Auntie. This is Tom. How are you " asked Tom over the phone.
"I'm fine, Tom. Thanks. I'm just a bit lonely," said Tom's aunt. Hearing that, he knew he had made a right decision.
"I'm coming this weekend. I want to spend the weekend with you," he immediately said, thinking his aunt would be surely full of joy.
"Really That's great! I miss you so much." his aunt said excitedly.
Tom set off on Friday afternoon. He thought he would arrive by bus in the evening, but there was an accident on the road and all the traffic was stopped for almost an hour. When he got off the bus, it was getting dark.
It's a ten-minute walk from the bus station to his aunt's house. The village had experienced a lot of changes. Tom looked around curiously. Just at that moment, another bus stopped and a girl got off the bus. The girl passed by Tom and began to walk into the village. Thinking that his aunt was waiting for him, Tom began to walk into the village, too.
He walked behind the girl. After about two minutes, it seemed that the girl noticed him. She looked back hurriedly, and then continued to walk. Moments later, the girl looked back again and then quickened her pace.
Paragraph 1:
It seemed that the girl was a bit scared. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2 :
Clearly, it frightened the girl even more. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BDA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.可知, 作者从父亲身上学到的是向我们所爱的人表达爱是有必要的, 故选B项。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.可知, 作者之所以重视表达对母亲的爱是因为这种爱是双向的, 你对母亲的爱也会一次又一次地温暖你自己, 故选D项。
3.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的If you don't know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours.可知, 养老院里有很多孤独的母亲需要陪伴, 因此作者建议那些自己的妈妈已经过世的人去养老院里陪伴那些孤独的母亲, 故选A项。
B
答案：(1).A; (2).D; (3).C; (4).B
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据第一段第一句A record of 6.15 million trips was... according to the China National Tourism Administration(CNTA)可知,去国外旅游的人数达到六百十五万。故选A。
(2).细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的 in addition to top and coastal cities, inland cities such as those in Guangxi Zhuang- became important source markets可知,一些广西的内陆城市也成了重要的客源市场。故选D。
(3).细节理解题。根据第四段中的I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.可知,郭小姐现在更注重放松和娱乐。故选C。
(4).推理判断题。全文主要介绍了中国人在春节期间去国外旅游的人数急剧增长的社会现象,所以本文应该是选自报纸的新闻。故选B。
C
答案：(1).C; (2).B; (3).D; (4).A
解析：(1).推理判断题。根据第一段第五句In a driverless car,you can look at the balloon.可知,坐在无人驾驶的汽车里可以看到车外美丽的热气球而车正常安全行驶,与此相反,在有人驾驶的汽车里边开车边看热气球就会出事故。从而展现出无人驾驶汽车的优点。故选C。
(2).词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子Lasers that work like radar, called lidar, spin on the roof and build a 3D model of the world around the car.及前后内容可知,这种设备就是激光雷达,它在车顶上旋转,并建立一个汽车周围世界的三维模型以帮助汽车正常行驶和躲避危险。故选B。
(3).推理判断题。根据最后一段中的you can be the driver of your car, or you can look out of the window while the car drives you可知,你可以是你的车的司机,或者车自动驾驶时,你可以看着窗外。所以将来的车并不都是完全自动驾驶的车。故选D。
(4).主旨大意题。根据全文对无人驾驶车辆的介绍可知,本文话题就是无人驾驶车辆,故选A。
D
答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第二、三段可知A、C、D 项在文章中都有所提及,B项人们可以花更多的钱,提高消费,并没有提到,故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段的She suggested the holiday be extended and cover the three adjacent weekends,which means the public could take a total of 16 days off and floating population could spend the Lantern Festival 可知人们可以拥有16天的春节假期,故选D。
3.词义猜测题。根据文章第六段的 which has in recent years resembled an exodus of fleeing refugees 可知春节假期的延长会减轻交通运输的压力,crush本意是拥挤的人群,故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据文章第七段的 Most of the about 13 percent who opposed the idea cited difficulties readjusting to work after the breaks可知,网民认为假期延长会导致他们重新回到工作非常困难, 故选D。
第二节
答案：GEBCA
解析：本文主要介绍了我国的传统节曰清明节及其传统习俗和传统美食。
1. G 根据上句关键词the festival和下句中的Tomb sweeping与going on a spring outing可知,选项G中的the festival与two main activities可分别与上下句关键词呼应。故选C项。
2 E根据本段主旨Tomb sweeping可知,设空处应介绍与扫墓有关的背景信息。选项E中的关键 信息The tradition of tomb sweeping与本段中心一致。故选E项。
3 B 本段中心是介绍清明习俗之春游。选项B中的Playing football和flying kiles与设空处上一句中的outdoors呼应,且与本段中心一致。故选B项。
4. C根据空前的一句可知,选项C中的It可代指Qingtuan, a green rice ball, 且与下一句中的It指代一致。故选C项。
5. A 空前 In celebration of…into different shapes.中的 different shapes与选项A中的With each distinct look相呼应。故选A项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.A; 5.B; 6.D; 7.A; 8.C; 9.D; 10.B; 11.C; 12.A; 13.B; 14.C; 15.A
解析：1.逻辑推理题。句意:因为年轻和远离家乡,我感到孤单。lonely孤独的。
2.逻辑推理题。句意:我的房间是很舒服的,但是直到那时我才意识到是什么使它舒服。前后表示转折,所以用but。
3.逻辑推理题。此处指别人的存在——走动、说笑或者只躺在床上,让我的房间非常舒适。presence存在,到场。
4.固定搭配题。句意:我能独自一人待着——事实上有时我更喜欢独自一人——但今晚不同。be capable of是固定搭配,表示“能”;be able to do sth.能做;be skilled/experienced at擅长/在......方面有经验。
5.逻辑推理题。句意:在黑喑的房子里辗转反侧很不舒服。用fun语义太过,所以选B。
6.词语辨析题。句意:白昼的最后一丝光消失了,增添了我的沮丧。appeal to吸引,呼吁;stick to坚持;lead to导致,通知;add to增添。
7.固定搭配题。remind sb. of sth.是固定搭配,表示“使某人想起”。
8.逻辑推理题。此处指我突然听到男人的很低的声音。
9.逻辑推理题。句意:我“躺着”不动,欣赏他们的音乐。“躺着”用lay(lie的过去式)。
10.背景常识题。走廊只能在房间的外面。beyond在......的远处,超出......的范围。
11.逻辑推理题。此处指圣诞节的快乐使他们身体有点摇晃。cheer快乐,愉快。
12.词语辨析题。be stuck in陷入,被插在......;be attached to 依附于;be tied to被系在;be involved in涉及到。此处指一支蜡烛被插在可乐瓶的顶端。
13.逻辑推理题。此处指他们“看见”我在房子里,他们给我唱圣诞歌曲。
14. 固定搭配题。此处指祝我圣涎快乐。wish表示“祝愿”时,用wish sb, sth.的结构。
15.逻辑推理题。本句讲作者怀着“感激的”心情。grateful感激的。
第二节
答案：1. on2.ing4.as5. who/that6.it7.Originally8.would last9.a10.Starting
解析：
1.on解析:表示具体某一天的用介词on。
2.if解析:根据上下文句意,此处表条件,所以用if。
3. coming解析:句意:它从地下出来是春天的自然象征。由its可知此处应用动名词形式。
4. as解析:欧洲人密切注视其他冬眠动物作为冬天结束的象征。as作为。
5. who/that解析:此处引导定语从句,先行词是人,关系代词用 who 或 that。
6.it解析:作形式宾语只能用it。
7.Originally 解析:此处用作状语,应当用副词形式,所以填Originally。
8. would last解析:根据前面的条件状语从句if the sun came out on Candlemas Day 可知,主句用过去将来时。
9. a解析:此处中心词是名词tradition,前面用不定冠词表类别,意为“一项传统”。
10. Starting解析:动词start与主句的主语the search有逻辑上的主谓关系,因此用现在分词。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
One possible version
Dear Albert,
I'm glad to know you show great interest in Chinese traditional festivals. As the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, I'm writing to introduce it to you.
The Dragon Boat Festival, one traditional Chinese festival falls on May 5th of the lunar calendar. People celebrate it in memory of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet. Then people in China will hold a variety of activities, such as holding dragon boat races, eating tasty rice dumplings.
If there is a chance, welcome to China to experience it personally. I'd like to invite you to watch dragon boat races, which take place annually. In this way, you will have a better understanding of the Dragon Boat Festival.
Yours,
Li hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
It seemed that the girl was a bit scared. After all, it was getting dark and there was nobody else nearby. With Tom keeping walking behind her, the girl was afraid that he was a bad guy. Tom realized that and wanted to explain the fact lo the girl. So he decided to walk faster so that he could catch up with the girl.
Paragraph 2:
Clearly, it frightened the girl even more. She was so seared that she started running. She ran faster and faster and finally stopped in front of a house. She knocked on the door hard, trying to ask for help. Surprisingly, it was Tom's aunt who opened the door. Seeing the scene, Tom's aunt immediately laughed and explained the truth to the girl. The girl was embarrassed and said sorry to Tom. Then they recognized each other. The girl was whom Tom played with as a little boy. What a small world!
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When I was growing up, Mother's Day was as important as Christmas.
The energy around the house was always positive, mostly thanks to my father who made sure that his kids appreciated their mother. We would clean the house, and Mum got breakfast in bed in the morning and didn't have to lift a finger all day. And in the evening, we went to a restaurant for a traditional Mother's Day dinner.
What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.
I maintain(保持) my father's Mother's Day tradition with my wife. Growing up, I learned that showing affection to the woman you love or who gave birth to you is an important part of life. You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.
Believing that and feeling it when you can may keep you from being lonely, even if your mum isn't close by or has passed away. There are a number of us who no longer have a mother in our lives, and truth be told, there are often times when I wish my mum were still here to comfort me. So instead, I remember the times she did just that. It makes me smile, and somehow, those memories of a more simple and loving life give me the comfort I'm looking for.
If you are mum-less, you too should find a deserving woman in your life and celebrate Mother's Day with her. If you don't know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours. The visit will make both of your days, and perhaps your lives, a little bit better.
1.What did the author learn from his father
A.We should always put others before ourselves.
B.It's necessary to express love to those we love.
C.It's important to have an interesting family tradition.
D.Mother's Day is just as important as Christmas.
2.Why does the author value the idea of showing love for one's mother
A.It can set a good example for kids to follow.
B.It is what mothers expect their children to do.
C.It's important to follow your father's rules.
D.It can warm your mother's heart as well as yours.
3.What is the author's advice to someone whose mum has passed away
A.Visit lonely mums in rest homes on Mother's Day.
B.Try to get used to life without a mum.
C.Turn to other family members for love.
D.Give all your attention to your mother-in-law.
B
A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Sunday, according to the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). That is an increase of 7 percent compared with the last year's Spring Festival. About 374, 000 trips were organized by travel agencies, a 2.5 percent increase.
The CNTA also reported growth from individual and high-end(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities, inland cities such as those in Guangxi— became important source markets. With many Chinese now traveling abroad during the Spring Festival, their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
"Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services, including staying in private homes, appreciating plants and watching monkeys," Li Xuejing, an agency's marketing manager, said.
Miss Guo, a Chinese tourist, who was vacationing on an island in Philippines, said, "I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives."
Another choice is Britain. Though the devaluation(货币贬值) of the pound is a factor, Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
(1) How many trips were made to foreign countries during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday
A.6,150,000. B.2,500,000.
C.7,000,000. D.374,000.
(2) What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi
A.They're reported to have become important tourist attractions.
B.They're famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.
C.They have many hot springs.
D.They have become important source markets.
(3) What will Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text
A.Go shopping for gifts. B.Study foreign cultures.
C.Relax and enjoy herself. D.Chat with her relatives.
(4) Where does the text probably come from
A.A guide book. B.A newspaper.
C.A science magazine. D.An advertisement.
C
You are driving to school. You look up to see a pretty hot-air balloon. Whoa! You almost went through a stop sign! In a driverless car, you can look at the balloon. The car sees the stop sign without your help and stops the car. Car makers and others are already testing driverless cars or AVs (automated vehicles) in the U.S. and other countries.
Most cars already have some driverless technology like the anti-lock braking system (ABS). When a car is slipping on an icy road, the ABS can tap the brakes quickly. The wheels turn slowly but do not stop. The driver can then control the car safely. Many cars also have parallel parking technology. These cars can park themselves along a street. No driver is needed.
A driverless car can see the road better than people with the help of radar, cameras, and lasers. Radar helps the car see things up to 100 meters away even in darkness or rain. Cameras help the car see objects that are close. Lasers that work like radar, called lidar, spin on the roof and build a 3D model of the world around the car. Automated vehicles use GPS to find the best way from one place to another. All the information from the radar, cameras, lasers, and the GPS goes to the Controller Area Network bus, which lets all those devices talk to one another. The CAN bus uses the information to direct the car and to tell the car to go or stop.
Problems still exist with AVs. Hackers(黑客) may take over the car. There will probably be fewer jobs for people who drive taxis and trucks. A robo-taxi can find you and take you to your destination without a taxi driver. Automated trucks may roll along highways without a truck driver.
In the future, you can be the driver of your car, or you can look out of the window while the car drives you.
(1) Why is a pretty hot-air balloon mentioned in Paragraph 1
A.To tell that there are always interesting things to see while driving.
B.To show how interesting it is to drive to school.
C.To show the strength of driverless cars.
D.To tell the possible danger while driving.
(2) What kind of thing does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 belong to
A.Cars. B.Equipment.
C.Information. D.Automated vehicles.
(3) Which of the following ideas will the author agree on
A.There will be no human drivers in the future.
B.All the truck drivers will be out of work in the future.
C.All the driverless cars will be safe in the future.
D.Not all the Cars will be driven automatically in the future.
(4) Which of the following is the best title of the text
A.A driverless car B.A car with GPS
C.No driver in the future D.A flying car
D
Beijing— The public has responded with vigorous support for an NPC deputy's proposal to extend the Spring Festival holiday from three days to 10.
More than 78 percent of about 27, 600 respondents to a poll on www. . cn
With hundreds of millions of people on the move during such a short time span, the holiday puts great stress on the public transport system and suppresses tourism,she added. She suggested the holiday be extended and cover the three adjacent(毗连的) weekends, which means the public could take a total of 16 days off and floating population could spend the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the lunar new year, with their families.
People would then have sufficient time to fully enjoy the traditional holiday with their families, Li said during an interview with People's Daily Online on Friday.
Most online voters agreed that extending the holiday will ease the burden on public transport and strengthen family ties. "The Spring Festival is an occasion for family reunions and should be longer than the National Day holidayone responder said in an online post. “Every year,I wish I could spend more time at home for the Spring Festival,but I always have to go back to work. I hope the NPC will approve this proposal."
Another online comment read: "Extending the Spring Festival holiday could prevent the annual transportation crush, which has in recent years resembled an exodus(出走) of fleeing refugees(难民)".
Most of the about 13 percent who opposed the idea cited difficulties readjusting to work after the break. Some pointed out that office moral (士气) was generally low during the first week after the holiday. “After the six-day holiday,many people come back to work feeling absent-minded,” one respondent said. Some who opposed the extension suggested adding the Lantern Festival as an official holiday.
Another 10 percent said lawmakers should carefully study the impacts before they make any decisions on holidays.
1.Which of the following is NOT the reason why Li Jing suggested extending the Spring Festival holiday
A.The floating population could spend the Lantern Festival.
B.People could spend more money and this could promote consumption.
C.The lunar new year festival holiday was too short for family reunions.
D.The holiday puts great stress on the public transport system and suppresses tourism.
2.What was Li Jing's plan for the lunar new year festival holiday
A.It could cover the two adjacent weekends.
B.The holiday would be from the first day of the lunar year.
C.She added the Lantern Festival as an independent official holiday.
D.The public could take a total of 16 days off including the Lantern Festival.
3.The underlined word “crush” in the sixth paragraph probably means "________".
A.uncomfortable pressure caused by a great crowd of people
B.a drink made by pressing fruit and used as juice
C.a traffic accident resulting from traveling too fast
D.people’s eagerness to go home to meet their families
4.Why were some netizens against extending the holiday
A.It was a waste of time.
B.People would not earn much money.
C.It would have a bad effect on China's economy.
D.People wouldn’t be in a good working stage after so long a holiday.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a 3-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying "Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way". Thus, the festival is called Qingming, which means clean and bright. ①_________ Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.
Traditional customs
Tomb sweeping. ②_________ On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray,hoping for their ancestors’ blessing for the rest of the year.
Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. ③_________
Traditional food
Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo. ④_________ It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste. Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes. ⑤_________ Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.
A. With each distinct look comes a good blessing.
B. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.
C. It is popular in the regions south of the Yangtze River.
D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.
E. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.
F. Many traditional customs are practised to show respect for our ancestors.
G. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Far from a Family Christmas
My Air Force room in Florida was empty and quiet—I was alone. My five roommates were gone for the holidays; I had chosen to remain behind in the camp. Being young and far from my home,I felt 1 . My room was comfortable enough, 2 I hadn’t realized until then what made it so ——the 3 of others walking, joking or just lying on their beds.
I was not able to sleep. I was 4 of being on my own—in fact, I preferred it at times but tonight was poor. Tossing and turning in the darkened room gave no 5 . The last sign of daylight had disappeared, 6 my inner sadness. Besides, the glow of Christmas lights on the tall pines would only 7 me of my great misery(痛苦).
8 , I heard weak sound of men attempting to sing. Yes, the voices grew louder and came my way. I 9 still,enjoying the sound.
In the corridor(通道,走廊) 10 my room, voices came near enough for me to hear Christmas carols(颂歌) being offered Suddenly, there, four airmen,identities unknown, were slightly unsteadied(摇晃) by holiday 11 . The first held a Coke bottle with a lit candle 12 its top. The others formed a dancing line behind him.
13 I was in the room, with joyful faces in the flickering(摇曳的) light,they sang me several carols, 14 me a merry Christmas and left as fast as they had arrived.
I slept soundly soon after,burying my face in my pillow, 15 that someone had cared.
1.A.disappointed B.friendly C.lonely D.lost
2.A.also B.still C.however D.but
3.A.impatience B.presence C.interest D.delight
4.A.capable B.able C.skilled D.experienced
5.A.fun B.comfort C.effort D.progress
6.A.appealing to B.sticking to C.leading to D.adding to
7.A.remind B.recall C.remember D.think
8.A.Fortunately B.Thankfully C.Suddenly D.Clearly
9.A.noticed B.slept C.lied D.lay
10.A.opposite B.beyond C.out D.within
11.A.noise B.confidence C.cheer D.optimism
12.A.stuck in B.attached to C.tied to D.involved in
13.A.Recognizing B.Seeing C.Guessing D.Admitting
14.A.hoped B.offered C.wished D.gave
15.A.grateful B.satisfied C.pleased D.surprised
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The day of February 2nd brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year because of a kind of little animal. Legend says that ①__________ this morning,if a groundhog(土拨鼠) can see its shadow,there will be six more weeks of winter. ②__________ it cannot see its shadow,spring is on the way.
Since a groundhog hibernates for the winter,its ③__________ (come) out of the ground is a natural sign of spring. Centuries ago. people in Europe watched for other hibernating animals ④__________ signs of winter’s end. Germans ⑤__________ immigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s began keeping an eye on the groundhog. The widespread population of the little animal made ⑥__________ easy for them to forecast the weather.
⑦__________ (origin),February 2 is a holiday called Candlemas Day(圣烛节). Early people believed that if the sun came out on Candlemas Day, winter ⑧__________ (last) for six weeks more.
In the 1880s some friends in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, went into the woods on Candlemas Day to look for groundhogs. This outing became ⑨__________ tradition, and a local newspaper editor nick-named the seekers “the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club”. ⑩__________ (start) in 1887, the search became an official event centred on a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil. The ceremony still takes place every year.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华。你的澳大利亚朋友Albert对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣。在端午节来临之际,他写信询问有关端午节的习俗。请你用英语回一封信,向他介绍中国的端午节。要点包括:
1.介绍中国的端午节(时间、意义、风俗等);
2.欢迎他来中国并邀请他来观看龙舟赛。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Albert,
I'm glad to know you show great interest in Chinese traditional festivals._____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Tom has an aunt who lives in a far-off village. He hadn't seen her for two years and he really missed her.
Tom spent a lot of time with his aunt when he was a little boy. At that time, his parents were too busy with their work, so they sent him to his aunt. It was his aunt who took care of him for a long time. He remembered that back then a girl sometimes played with him. But he couldn't remember her clearly. After all, it had been so many years before.
Last week, Tom decided to visit his aunt. And he called her first.
"Hello, Auntie. This is Tom. How are you " asked Tom over the phone.
"I'm fine, Tom. Thanks. I'm just a bit lonely," said Tom's aunt. Hearing that, he knew he had made a right decision.
"I'm coming this weekend. I want to spend the weekend with you," he immediately said, thinking his aunt would be surely full of joy.
"Really That's great! I miss you so much." his aunt said excitedly.
Tom set off on Friday afternoon. He thought he would arrive by bus in the evening, but there was an accident on the road and all the traffic was stopped for almost an hour. When he got off the bus, it was getting dark.
It's a ten-minute walk from the bus station to his aunt's house. The village had experienced a lot of changes. Tom looked around curiously. Just at that moment, another bus stopped and a girl got off the bus. The girl passed by Tom and began to walk into the village. Thinking that his aunt was waiting for him, Tom began to walk into the village, too.
He walked behind the girl. After about two minutes, it seemed that the girl noticed him. She looked back hurriedly, and then continued to walk. Moments later, the girl looked back again and then quickened her pace.
Paragraph 1:
It seemed that the girl was a bit scared. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2 :
Clearly, it frightened the girl even more. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BDA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.可知, 作者从父亲身上学到的是向我们所爱的人表达爱是有必要的, 故选B项。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段中的You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.可知, 作者之所以重视表达对母亲的爱是因为这种爱是双向的, 你对母亲的爱也会一次又一次地温暖你自己, 故选D项。
3.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的If you don't know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours.可知, 养老院里有很多孤独的母亲需要陪伴, 因此作者建议那些自己的妈妈已经过世的人去养老院里陪伴那些孤独的母亲, 故选A项。
B
答案：(1).A; (2).D; (3).C; (4).B
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据第一段第一句A record of 6.15 million trips was... according to the China National Tourism Administration(CNTA)可知,去国外旅游的人数达到六百十五万。故选A。
(2).细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的 in addition to top and coastal cities, inland cities such as those in Guangxi Zhuang- became important source markets可知,一些广西的内陆城市也成了重要的客源市场。故选D。
(3).细节理解题。根据第四段中的I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.可知,郭小姐现在更注重放松和娱乐。故选C。
(4).推理判断题。全文主要介绍了中国人在春节期间去国外旅游的人数急剧增长的社会现象,所以本文应该是选自报纸的新闻。故选B。
C
答案：(1).C; (2).B; (3).D; (4).A
解析：(1).推理判断题。根据第一段第五句In a driverless car,you can look at the balloon.可知,坐在无人驾驶的汽车里可以看到车外美丽的热气球而车正常安全行驶,与此相反,在有人驾驶的汽车里边开车边看热气球就会出事故。从而展现出无人驾驶汽车的优点。故选C。
(2).词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子Lasers that work like radar, called lidar, spin on the roof and build a 3D model of the world around the car.及前后内容可知,这种设备就是激光雷达,它在车顶上旋转,并建立一个汽车周围世界的三维模型以帮助汽车正常行驶和躲避危险。故选B。
(3).推理判断题。根据最后一段中的you can be the driver of your car, or you can look out of the window while the car drives you可知,你可以是你的车的司机,或者车自动驾驶时,你可以看着窗外。所以将来的车并不都是完全自动驾驶的车。故选D。
(4).主旨大意题。根据全文对无人驾驶车辆的介绍可知,本文话题就是无人驾驶车辆,故选A。
D
答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第二、三段可知A、C、D 项在文章中都有所提及,B项人们可以花更多的钱,提高消费,并没有提到,故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段的She suggested the holiday be extended and cover the three adjacent weekends,which means the public could take a total of 16 days off and floating population could spend the Lantern Festival 可知人们可以拥有16天的春节假期,故选D。
3.词义猜测题。根据文章第六段的 which has in recent years resembled an exodus of fleeing refugees 可知春节假期的延长会减轻交通运输的压力,crush本意是拥挤的人群,故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据文章第七段的 Most of the about 13 percent who opposed the idea cited difficulties readjusting to work after the breaks可知,网民认为假期延长会导致他们重新回到工作非常困难, 故选D。
第二节
答案：GEBCA
解析：本文主要介绍了我国的传统节曰清明节及其传统习俗和传统美食。
1. G 根据上句关键词the festival和下句中的Tomb sweeping与going on a spring outing可知,选项G中的the festival与two main activities可分别与上下句关键词呼应。故选C项。
2 E根据本段主旨Tomb sweeping可知,设空处应介绍与扫墓有关的背景信息。选项E中的关键 信息The tradition of tomb sweeping与本段中心一致。故选E项。
3 B 本段中心是介绍清明习俗之春游。选项B中的Playing football和flying kiles与设空处上一句中的outdoors呼应,且与本段中心一致。故选B项。
4. C根据空前的一句可知,选项C中的It可代指Qingtuan, a green rice ball, 且与下一句中的It指代一致。故选C项。
5. A 空前 In celebration of…into different shapes.中的 different shapes与选项A中的With each distinct look相呼应。故选A项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.A; 5.B; 6.D; 7.A; 8.C; 9.D; 10.B; 11.C; 12.A; 13.B; 14.C; 15.A
解析：1.逻辑推理题。句意:因为年轻和远离家乡,我感到孤单。lonely孤独的。
2.逻辑推理题。句意:我的房间是很舒服的,但是直到那时我才意识到是什么使它舒服。前后表示转折,所以用but。
3.逻辑推理题。此处指别人的存在——走动、说笑或者只躺在床上,让我的房间非常舒适。presence存在,到场。
4.固定搭配题。句意:我能独自一人待着——事实上有时我更喜欢独自一人——但今晚不同。be capable of是固定搭配,表示“能”;be able to do sth.能做;be skilled/experienced at擅长/在......方面有经验。
5.逻辑推理题。句意:在黑喑的房子里辗转反侧很不舒服。用fun语义太过,所以选B。
6.词语辨析题。句意:白昼的最后一丝光消失了,增添了我的沮丧。appeal to吸引,呼吁;stick to坚持;lead to导致,通知;add to增添。
7.固定搭配题。remind sb. of sth.是固定搭配,表示“使某人想起”。
8.逻辑推理题。此处指我突然听到男人的很低的声音。
9.逻辑推理题。句意:我“躺着”不动,欣赏他们的音乐。“躺着”用lay(lie的过去式)。
10.背景常识题。走廊只能在房间的外面。beyond在......的远处,超出......的范围。
11.逻辑推理题。此处指圣诞节的快乐使他们身体有点摇晃。cheer快乐,愉快。
12.词语辨析题。be stuck in陷入,被插在......;be attached to 依附于;be tied to被系在;be involved in涉及到。此处指一支蜡烛被插在可乐瓶的顶端。
13.逻辑推理题。此处指他们“看见”我在房子里,他们给我唱圣诞歌曲。
14. 固定搭配题。此处指祝我圣涎快乐。wish表示“祝愿”时,用wish sb, sth.的结构。
15.逻辑推理题。本句讲作者怀着“感激的”心情。grateful感激的。
第二节
答案：1. on2.ing4.as5. who/that6.it7.Originally8.would last9.a10.Starting
解析：
1.on解析:表示具体某一天的用介词on。
2.if解析:根据上下文句意,此处表条件,所以用if。
3. coming解析:句意:它从地下出来是春天的自然象征。由its可知此处应用动名词形式。
4. as解析:欧洲人密切注视其他冬眠动物作为冬天结束的象征。as作为。
5. who/that解析:此处引导定语从句,先行词是人,关系代词用 who 或 that。
6.it解析:作形式宾语只能用it。
7.Originally 解析:此处用作状语,应当用副词形式,所以填Originally。
8. would last解析:根据前面的条件状语从句if the sun came out on Candlemas Day 可知,主句用过去将来时。
9. a解析:此处中心词是名词tradition,前面用不定冠词表类别,意为“一项传统”。
10. Starting解析:动词start与主句的主语the search有逻辑上的主谓关系,因此用现在分词。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
One possible version
Dear Albert,
I'm glad to know you show great interest in Chinese traditional festivals. As the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, I'm writing to introduce it to you.
The Dragon Boat Festival, one traditional Chinese festival falls on May 5th of the lunar calendar. People celebrate it in memory of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet. Then people in China will hold a variety of activities, such as holding dragon boat races, eating tasty rice dumplings.
If there is a chance, welcome to China to experience it personally. I'd like to invite you to watch dragon boat races, which take place annually. In this way, you will have a better understanding of the Dragon Boat Festival.
Yours,
Li hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
It seemed that the girl was a bit scared. After all, it was getting dark and there was nobody else nearby. With Tom keeping walking behind her, the girl was afraid that he was a bad guy. Tom realized that and wanted to explain the fact lo the girl. So he decided to walk faster so that he could catch up with the girl.
Paragraph 2:
Clearly, it frightened the girl even more. She was so seared that she started running. She ran faster and faster and finally stopped in front of a house. She knocked on the door hard, trying to ask for help. Surprisingly, it was Tom's aunt who opened the door. Seeing the scene, Tom's aunt immediately laughed and explained the truth to the girl. The girl was embarrassed and said sorry to Tom. Then they recognized each other. The girl was whom Tom played with as a little boy. What a small world!