Unit 3 Celebrations-part 2 Lesson 1同步课时练习
【单句语法填空】
1.It is well known to the world ________ Mark Twain was a great American writer.
2.Like ancient sailors, birds can find their way ________ (use) the sun and the stars.
3.________ is known to us students, Nanjing is a famous city for her long history.
4.In the United States, it is ________ custom to have salad before the main course at dinner.
5.Some insects take on the colour of their ________ (surround) to protect themselves.
6.We should take ________ (考虑) of the requests of our customers.
7.Which of the following can best ________ (概括) the main idea of the passage
8.Jane is ________ (清扫) up the bits of paper and broken glass.
9.Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health. It may also be good for ________ (性格) building.
10.They live in a beautiful village, with many trees and flowers ________ (围绕) it.
11.The researchers had to make a fire at the edge of the forest to ________ (吓唬) away wild animals at night.
12.It is often said that the ________ (喜悦) of travelling is not in arriving at your destination but in the journey itself.
13.They will be able to go anywhere in the world using high tech cameras ________ (把……附上) to them.
14.You'll find taxis waiting at the bus station which you can hire to reach your ________ (主人) family.
15.We were hoping to keep the party a secret—it was ________ (打算) to be a surprise for Jane.
【完成句子】
1.对新学校感到害怕是正常的。(be scared about)
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2.每当面对巨大压力的时候,我总是听音乐来放松。(every time)
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3.大家都知道人们在愚人节喜欢相互恶作剧。(It is +过去分词+that...)
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4.同学们在大厅里面挂起了装饰品和气球。(put up)
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5.这一风俗可以追溯到一千多年前的德国。(custom)
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6.玛丽承袭了向别人赠送植物的家庭传统。(tradition)
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【七选五】
How old is “old”?
How old is “old”? 1.________ Two hundred years ago, you were old at 35. That was the average life then. At the turn of this century, as medical knowledge advanced, the average lifespan (寿命) increased to 45. In 1950, 70 year olds were really old. Today, a healthy 70 year old is looking forward to many more active years.
So, how old is old The answer is one you've heard many times, from all sorts of people. “You are as old (or young) as you feel!” The calendar (日历) simply tells you how many years you have lived. 2.________
Once an unknown author wrote,“ 3.________ Nobody grows old by living a number of years; people grow old by giving up their goals.”
4.________ Alice Brophy,when she was with the New York City commission for the Aging, said, “It upsets me when people say, ‘Gee, you look young for your age!’ What does that mean Is there any models that you're supposed to look a certain way at 65 and 75 and 85 You know you can die old at 30 and live young at 80.”
There are many wrong ideas about aging. 5.______ Here are some of the more common ones. For example, most older people are in poor health, or older people are unable to change.
A.Old is a point of view.
B.It's extremely terrible to be grown old.
C.The answer has changed over the years.
D.Your body tells you how well you've lived.
E.Older people are stubborn, unable to change.
F.Youth is not a time of life but it is a state of mind.
G.These ideas stereotype (固化) people on the basis of age.
【阅读理解】
With spring officially here, we can look forward to fresh flowers and cherry blossoms. While you could stay home and admire the change in season, why not celebrate the end of winter with a fun spring time holiday We've found a handful of terrific packages at home and abroad, good for departures through mid May.
London's Chelsea Flower Show for $ 849
Every May, London hosts the world famous Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing astonishing gardens, and lively horticultural (园艺的) displays that set the latest in garden design trends. This year, Virgin Vacations offers a six night airland packages priced at a sweet $ 849. Good for departures May 21 23, this deal covers the following costs: accommodations; airfare from New York; daily continental breakfast; and one full day entrance to the Flower Show (May 24, 25 or 26) .
Cherry Blossoms in Washington D. C. for $ 319/night
You don't need to travel far for an impressive flower show! From March 31 through April 15 Washington D. C. is hosting its yearly Cherry Blossoms Festival, marking the 95th celebration of the original gift of 3, 000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of D. C. Several hotels are honoring the occasion with special deals: for example, Hay Adams offers a Cherry Blossom Package from $ 319/ night with lodging (two night minimum stay) , free parking, and a special amenity.
Spring Flowers of Amsterdam for $ 739
Want to catch the spring flowers blooming in the lowlands of Holland Amsterdam is a treat to visit at this time of year, as its numerous gardens explode with color. You can go Dutch and save some serious dollars to boot! At just $ 739 for a four night stay with airfare, at this spring escape is priced to go! Good for travel between April 1 and May 17, the deal includes air from New York; accommodation at a budget hotel; daily breakfast; and a local map and guide.
Tokyo Spring Fun for $ 949
To spot the cherry blossoms right at the source, we recommend a spring venture to Tokyo. Now you can visit on the cheap with the Asian Affair Holidays special we found: a Tokyo spring special starts at just $ 949! This deal covers airport transfers; five nights' lodging at Tokyo Hilton International; and a half day city tour. This particular price is valid for departures between April 1 and April 30, perfectly timed for the best of cherry blossom season.
1.If you are not free until late May, you may travel to ________.
A.London B.Amsterdam
C.Washington D. C. D.Tokyo
2.The minimum cost for the closest show is ________.
A.$ 849 B.$ 739
C.$ 319 D.$ 638
3.From the passage we can learn that cherry blossoms originally grew in ________.
A.England B.Holland
C.the U.S. D.Japan
【语篇语法填空】
I bought a bottle of wine for my father and 1.________ beautiful sweater for my mother before Spring Festival. Every year, the moment I get on the train, I am surrounded by Shanxi 2.________ (accent)—I know that I am 3.________ (head) home to my family. When I get home my parents will fill me in on 4.______ has been happening and it's great 5.________ (hear) what everyone's been up to. We usually have hotpot. However, what we eat isn't the most important thing. What's important is who we eat with. It's a 6.________ (wonder) thing to be back together with my family 7.________ talk of old times. When I 8.________ (be) a kid, Spring Festival was all about fireworks, sweets and decorations. As I get 9.________ (old), coming home and being with my entire family is the most important part of 10.________.
参考答案:
【单句语法填空】
1.that
2.using
3.As
4.the
5.surroundings
6.account
7.summarise
8.sweeping
9.character
10.surrounding
11.scare
12.joy
13.attached
14.host
15.meant
【完成句子】
1.It is normal to be scared about a new school.
2.Every time I am faced with heavy stress, I always listen to music to relax.
3.It is well known that people like to play a trick on each other on April Fools' Day.
4.The students put up decorations and balloons in the hall.
5.The custom dates back over a thousand years to Germany.
6.Mary (has) carried on the family tradition of giving away plants.
【七选五】
CDFAG
【阅读理解】
ADD
【语篇语法填空】
a
accents
heading
what
to hear
wonderful
and
was
older
it