外研版（2019）必修第二册Unit 2 Let's celebrate!单元话题阅读理解练习（word版附答案解析）
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Unit 2单元话题阅读理解专项练习
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（2022·江苏·泰州中学高一阶段练习）A British friend told me he couldn’t understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds (嗑瓜子) as a snack so much. “I’ve met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth, I believe that’s from cracking the seeds,” he said.
I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesn’t like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.
When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go door-to-door on Chinese New Year’s Eve to check out what every family was making.
I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. Out in the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with fancy tablecloth, ready-made dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds. Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.
I don’t think it’s right to criticize (批评) one’s choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.
It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins your breath. They think it’s delicious, and it’s connected to their certain culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition.
1．Why can the British friend not understand when he found Chinese love eating sunflower seeds
A．Because the seeds are too hard to crack.
B．Because he thinks they are harmful to teeth.
C．Because he doesn’t think the seeds are worth eating.
D．Because he doesn’t think the seeds are good.
2．What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year
A．The families get together for it. B．Children can eat delicious food on that day.
C．The traditions of celebrating it disappear. D．Eating sunflower seeds is related to it.
3．What’s the writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread
A．Uncaring. B．Negative. C．Understandable. D．Doubtful.
4．What idea does the writer want to express in this passage
A．Eating habits come from a certain culture.
B．It is good to form healthy eating habits.
C．Changing your eating habits will change your life.
D．One kind of food doesn’t necessarily suit everyone.
（2022·陕西师大附中高一期中）Christmas Light Festivals in the UK
Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant Lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-meter-high birthday cake.
*￡27.85, adult /￡20.65, child / under-threes, free.
* 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Enchanted Park, Gateshead
Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.
*￡8, adult /￡2, child / under-fours, free.
* 11-27 Dec.
Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Survey
The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.
*￡9.90, adult /￡3.60, child.
* 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Christmas at Kew Gardens, London
Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.
*￡16, adult /￡10, child /￡48, family / under-fours, free.
* 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.
5．What can people do in Enchanted Park
A．Visit Shakespeare’s house.
B．Play the part of Santa.
C．Listen to wonderful tales.
D．Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice.
6．Which place will attract children who like fictional animal characters
A．Longleat Safari Park. B．Enchanted Park.
C．RHS Wisley. D．Kew Gardens.
7．How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for a father and his 3-year-old kid
A．￡48 B．￡26 C．￡16 D．￡10
（2022·广西·桂林市临桂区五通中学高一期中）The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. American children of all ages give their mothers something special. Children, young and old, try to show their love to mothers on the day. However, do you know that Mother’s Day celebration is no recent thing
England was the first country to set a day for mothers. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1910. An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. Therefore, they set the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later all the other states celebrated it.
In the morning of Mother’s Day, some American children serve their mothers breakfast in bed. Other children will give their mothers presents which they made themselves or bought in stores. Adults give their mothers red carnations (康乃馨)，the official Mother’s Day flower. If their mothers left the world, they may bring white carnations their grave sites (墓地)，This is the busiest day of the year for American restaurants. On this special day, family members do not want their mother to cook dinner!
8．In America, who asked the government to set a festival for their loved mothers
A．Mike. B．Alice. C．Tom. D．Anna.
9．When is Mother’s Day in America
A．On the second Sunday in May. B．On the first Sunday in April.
C．On the second Sunday in July. D．On the fourth Sunday in September.
10．What is the official Mother’s Day flower according to the passage
A．Blue carnations. B．White carnations.
C．Red carnations. D．Green carnations.
（2022·广东·北京师范大学珠海分校附属外国语学校高一期中）People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs. The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.
Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple. Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness. Some of these traditions are very interesting.
In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony. The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she entered the ceremony with. The second, the wedding ring, is added to the first. A final ring, however, is added as well. This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring. This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love. It is about building a family.
Wedding traditions in the Philippines, a dance which can last for hours. During the Philippines, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon.
A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress — believing blue to be a lucky color. English Lavender (薰衣草) is often mixed with her wedding flowers. It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发) — as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.
There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to, but if you are about to plan a wedding, you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.
11．What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common
A．The commitment of love for all time. B．Happiness between the wedding couple.
C．An interesting life. D．Building a happy family.
12．In Sweden, the traditional bride’s first ring shows ________.
A．the duties of the new couple B．the great love between the new couple
C．she entered the ceremony with D．the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother
13．In the Philippines, the new couple paid for their honeymoon with the money from ________.
A．the bride B．the bridegroom C．their parents D．visiting guests
14．What’s the passage mainly about
A．The reason for different wedding traditions.
B．Interesting wedding traditions from different countries.
C．The way to prepare for a wedding ceremony.
D．Interesting engagement traditions around the world.
（2022·陕西·咸阳市高新一中高一期中）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do．
On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings. Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.
The color red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao”. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, the older people give children hong bao. They think it brings good luck. The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people. For example, you'd better not say any bad words like “death”. Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.
Also, don't borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival．
15．Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival
A．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
B．Because they enjoy being clean
C．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money．
D．Because they think it will bring happiness to others
16．Which of the following things should not happen during the Spring Festival
A．Wearing red clothes
B．Decorating houses with red paper
C．Returning money before the Spring Festival
D．Saying words that have to do with death
17．The underlined phrase “running out” probably means“________”
A．离开 B．耗尽 C．开始 D．跑出去
18．We can know from the story that the Spring Festival is ________．
A．only celebrated in China B．a time for families to get together
C．a time of harvest and fun D．celebrated for one whole month
（2021·江苏南京·高一期末）Greasy spoon cafés or simply greasy spoons very rarely appear in guidebooks, but they are an essential part of life in the UK, especially for people living in the bigger cities. These small restaurants are so common — like baked beans or phone boxes — that they are barely even noticed, but if greasy spoons were removed, the country would be on its knees.
Greasy spoon cafés are so called because any cutlery ( 餐具) that comes into contact with the food on offer is immediately coated with a sticky layer of oil. It almost seems like an oily mist hangs in the air, as if fat drips (滴下) from the walls. More calories can be found in a cup of tea in a good greasy spoon than in a whole meal at a normal restaurant.
Greasy spoons are generally found slightly away from the main streets of most towns. They usually have large (grease coated) glass windows, a plastic sign with the café name and a huge menu offering a wide variety of foods. Inside they are generally clean and functional. You’ll see old wooden seats, tables and plain walls. Each table has on it a bottle of brown sauce, tomato ketchup and vinegar, and pots of salt and pepper.
In a typical greasy spoon, you will find people from all walks of life: poets, hurrying businessmen, students lazing around with huge cups of tea. Some read novels, some stare into space, and others catch up on the day’s news. At weekends there will always be large groups of friends, recovering from a night on the town. They are all united by one thing: the food. They are all looking for an absolutely substantial meal.
The meals are dangerously unhealthy, and absolutely delicious. All kinds of food can be bought for incredibly low prices. Greasy spoons have some devoted followers. Tapping “Greasy Spoon” into an internet search engine will bring up hundreds of entries — with pictures, reviews, menus and stories. But of course, nothing can beat going to a real one — especially on an empty stomach.
19．What does the underlined phrase “on its knees” in the first paragraph probably mean
A．Better off. B．Quite clean.
C．Greatly changed. D．Nearly destroyed.
20．What is the reason for greasy spoon cafés getting their name
A．Their origin is related to an oil producer. B．They mainly serve food with a spoon.
C．Their food contains too much oil. D．They use a special kind of spoon.
21．What can we learn about customers of greasy spoons
A．They are always in a hurry. B．They often spend a night there.
C．They go there between meals. D．They are from various backgrounds.
22．What do we know about greasy spoons
A．They need more publicity. B．Their food is cheap and delicious.
C．They are decorated in a modern way. D．They are located in the main streets.
（2022·陕西渭南·高一期末）Some Festivals Around the World
Dia de los Muertos(Mexico)
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died. To honor the deceased, Mexican families prepare private altars (祭坛) in their homes. On top of them they’ll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones and place offerings there to pay their respects to the dead.
Holi(India)
Holi, popularly known as “the festival of colors”, is an ancient Hindu festival which signifies the end of winter and the victory of good over evil.
During the festival, people wet each other with water balloons and water guns, then they throw color powder on one another. There are also marching bands, dancing, food and drink, and much laughter. A great number of people are infected by its playful and childlike atmosphere.
La Tomatina(Spain)
As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic (混乱的) festival.
According to records, the festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷) and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest (抗议)with a mock funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. Finally, in the decades since, La Tomatina has become a popular event which attracts lots of tourists to have fun.
If you happen to join the event, be aware that you squash (压软) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
23．Which festival in China is similar to Dia de los Muertos in purpose
A．Lantern Festival. B．Mid-Autumn Festival.
C．Dragon Boat Festival. D．Qingming Festival.
24．Which of the following best describes Holi and La Tomatina
A．Enjoyable but expensive. B．Chaotic but playful.
C．Religious and legendary. D．Worldwide and meaningful.
25．What do we know about La Tomatina
A．It’s a crazy tomato fight. B．It always causes injury.
C．It originated from a funeral. D．It was canceled by the locals in 1957.
（2022·贵州黔东南·高一期末）Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA．
Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
26．What is Sweetest Day for
A．To express love to our parents. B．To remind us of people in need of our help.
C．To draw people’s attention to disabled people. D．To keep the weak and nice people around us in mind.
27．What does the underlined word “neglected” mean in paragraph 2
A．Escaped. B．Ignored. C．Rejected. D．Inspired.
28．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．The importance of Sweetest Day. B．The customs of Sweetest Day.
C．The development of Sweetest Day. D．The future of Sweetest Day.
29．How do most people celebrate Sweetest Day according to paragraph 3
A．By giving gifts. B．By offering help to others.
C．By sending others reminders. D．By showing others their beliefs.
参考答案：
1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章用中国人喜欢嗑瓜子和丹麦人喜欢吃面包配咸红鱼来证明饮食习惯来自特定的文化。
1．推理判断题。根据第二段“My friend doesn’t like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.(我的朋友不喜欢葵花籽，对他来说，似乎没有必要为了得到一颗小种子而付出那么多的努力)”可知，作者的外国朋友认为葵花子不值得吃，所以当这位英国朋友发现中国人喜欢吃葵花籽时，他并不理解。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then. (其中一些菜是稍后提供给我们的祖先的，而其他的则是供邻居和孩子们在晚宴前吃的。那时我一定已经学会了如何破嗑葵花籽)”可知，春节的时候桌子上会摆放很多美食，其中就有瓜子，小孩在可以在年夜饭前吃，作者就是在那时学会了嗑瓜子。由此可知，作者提到春节是为了证明嗑瓜子和春节有关。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话“I think it’s a wonderful tradition.(我认为这是一个很好的传统)”可知，作者对丹麦吃面包的方式认为是可以理解的。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected to their certain culture.(他们认为这样吃面包是美味的，这和他们的特定的文化有关，正如作者喜欢嗑瓜子和春节文化有关)”可知，作者想在这篇文章中表达的观点是，饮食习惯来自特定的文化.故选A。
5．C 6．A 7．C
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。短文向我们提供了英国四座城市的圣诞灯节的相关信息。
5．细节理解题。根据第二个小标题中的“The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.”(正在被讲的故事是《仲冬夜的故事》，这个故事受威廉·莎士比亚逝世400周年所启发。游客可以和圣诞老人一起讲故事、唱歌，以及参加装饰工作坊。)可知，人们在Enchanted Park可以听精彩的故事。故选C。
6．推理判断题。根据第一个小标题中的“Giant Lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth.”(巨型灯笼一公园里的一些动物的形象呈现，也有许多毕翠克丝·波特的书中的角色，比如彼得兔、水鸭杰迈和小松鼠纳特金来纪念这位作家诞辰150周年。)可知，在Longleat Safari Park中有小说中的动物形象，可以推断出这里会吸引喜欢小说中动物角色的孩子们。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据最后一个小标题中的“￡16, adult /￡10, child /￡48, family / under-fours, free.”(16英镑/成年人，10英镑/孩子，48英镑/一家人，4岁以下免费。)可知，一个爸爸带一个3岁的孩子的费用为16英镑。故选C。
8．D 9．A 10．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了母亲节的历史，包括时间、起源、庆祝方式等。
8．细节理解题。根据第二段的“An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. (一个名叫Anna的美国女孩请求他们的州长为他们敬爱的妈妈设定一个节日。)”可知，在美国一个叫Anna的女孩请求州长为他们敬爱的母亲设立一个节日。故选D项。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段的“An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. Therefore, they set the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later all the other states celebrated it.(一个名叫Anna的美国女孩请求他们的州长为他们敬爱的妈妈设定一个节日。因此，他们把五月的第二个星期天设定为母亲节，一年后其他周也开始庆祝这个节日。)”可知，在美国，母亲节是每年五月的第二个星期天。故选A项。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Adults give their mothers red carnations (康乃馨), the official Mother’s Day flower.(成年人把红色的康乃馨送给他们的妈妈，这是母亲节的官方花。)”可知，母亲节的官方花是红色康乃馨。故选C项。
11．A 12．C 13．D 14．B
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地有趣的不同的婚礼习俗。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.(所有的婚礼似乎都有一件事，那就是在公开的仪式上承诺永远爱着对方)”可知，所有的婚礼仪式共同的是在婚礼仪式上的终生的爱的承诺。故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony. The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she entered the ceremony with.(在瑞典，传统的新娘会在婚礼结束时戴上三枚戒指。第一个是她参加婚礼时戴的订婚戒指)”可知，在瑞典，传统新娘的第一枚戒指是她参加婚礼时戴的订婚戒指。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据第四段中“During the Philippines, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon. (在菲律宾，客人把钱别在新娘的衣服上，以支付他们的蜜月费用)”可知，新婚夫妇度蜜月的钱来自于参加他们婚礼的客人。故选D。
14．主旨大意题。根据第一段“People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.(世界各地的人们有不同的婚礼传统和结婚习俗)”再结合下文介绍了瑞典、菲律宾、爱尔兰等国家不同的婚礼习俗。由此可知，文章主要介绍了世界各地不同国家的有趣的婚礼传统和风俗。故选B。
15．A 16．D 17．B 18．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。这篇短文主要介绍中国的传统节日春节。文章介绍了春节前的各项准备工作、中国红的含义以及春节的各种忌讳。
15．细节理解题。根据第二段后两句“Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.（春节前几天，各家各户都会打扫房屋。人们认为打扫可以扫除坏运气。它让房子为好运做好了准备。）”可知人们打扫房屋是因为人们认为打扫可以扫除坏运气。故选A。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句“ For example, you'd better not say any bad words like ‘death’. Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.(例如，你最好不要说任何不好的话，如‘死亡’)”可知，春节期间不应该说一些和死亡有关的话。故选D。
17．词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句“Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.(不要打碎东西，人们认为这意味着你的好运 running out。)”可知不要打碎东西，人们认为这意味着你的好运快用光了。故划线单词意思为“耗尽，用光”。故选B。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.（春节是全世界华人最大的节日。）”以及第二段第一句“On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals.（除夕夜，去家人聚在一起享用大餐） ”可知春节是全世界华人最大的节日也是全家人团聚的日子。故选B。
19．D 20．C 21．D 22．B
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了“油腻的勺子”餐馆，它在英国很常见，是英国人生活的一部分；介绍了它的起源、位置、顾客以及食物。
19．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段中“These small restaurants are so common — like baked beans or phone boxes — that they are barely even noticed, but if greasy spoons were removed, the country would be on its knees.”（这些小餐馆很常见，就像烘豆或电话亭一样，几乎没有人注意到它们，但如果把油腻的勺子拿走，这个国家就会on its knees）根据前句可知，“油腻的勺子”小餐馆，很常见，也是人们生活的一部分。如果没有餐馆，国家可会发展缓慢，陷入困境。所以“on its knees”表示发展不好，陷入困境，几乎没有了的意思。故选D。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Greasy spoon cafés are so called because any cutlery ( 餐具) that comes into contact with the food on offer is immediately coated with a sticky layer of oil.”（油腻勺咖啡馆之所以叫油腻勺，是因为任何餐具一接触到出售的食物，就会立刻涂上一层黏糊糊的油。）可知，餐具接触到食物就会变得很油，说明餐馆里的食物比较油腻；所以它的名称源于餐馆里的食物很油。故选C。
21．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中“In a typical greasy spoon, you will find people from all walks of life: poets, hurrying businessmen, students lazing around with huge cups of tea.”（一个典型的小饭馆里，你会发现来自各行各业的人：诗人、忙碌的商人、端着大杯茶懒洋洋地闲逛的学生。）可知，餐馆里的顾客来自各行各业，有着不同的背景。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The meals are dangerously unhealthy, and absolutely delicious. All kinds of food can be bought for incredibly low prices.”（这些食物非常不健康，但绝对美味。各种食物都能以极低的价格买到。）可知，油腻的勺子餐馆里的食物美味，便宜。故选B。
23．D 24．B 25．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三个不同地区的节日，包括节日的时间、起源、活动等。
23．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died.(从10月31日午夜开始，一直持续到11月2日，这是一个家庭聚集在一起纪念那些死去的亲人的节日)”可知，清明节与亡灵节相似。故选D。
24．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the festival, people wet each other with water balloons and water guns, then they throw color powder on one another. There are also marching bands, dancing, food and drink, and much laughter. A great number of people are infected by its playful and childlike atmosphere.(在节日期间，人们用水球和水枪把对方淋湿，然后互相扔彩粉。还有军乐队、舞蹈、食物和饮料，还有很多笑声。许多人都被它顽皮的、孩子气的气氛所感染)”以及第四段“As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic festival.(作为一场大的食物大战，它可能是最混乱的节日)”可知，Holi和La Tomatina混乱但好玩。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据La Tomatina 部分中“As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic festival.(作为一场大的食物大战，它可能是最混乱的节日)”以及“If you happen to join in the event, be aware that you squash the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.(如果你碰巧参加了这个活动，要注意在扔西红柿之前要把它压扁。玩得开心，但不要造成任何伤害)”可知，La Tomatina是一场疯狂的番茄大战。故选A。
26．D 27．B 28．C 29．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国甜蜜日的起源和发展。
26．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.(在这个时刻，我们所有人都有机会不仅记住病人、老人和失去父母的孩子，也记住那些给予我们帮助和善意的朋友、同事、亲戚和邻居。)”可知，这一天是希望我们记住身边的弱势群体以及曾经帮助过我们的好心人。故选D。
27．词句猜测题。根据下文“he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered.(于是他在脑海里形成了这样一个想法：向他们表明，他们被记住了。)”可知，这些人总是觉得自己被忘记或忽视了。所以划线词neglected 为“忽视”之意。选项A“Escaped (逃避)”；选项B“Ignored (忽视)”；选项C“Rejected (拒绝)”；选项D“Inspired (激励)”。故选B。
28．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. (60多年前，克利夫兰的一位男子注意到，有些人，比如失去父母的孩子和躺在床上的病人，经常感到被遗忘和被忽视，于是他在脑海里形成了这样一个想法：向他们表明，他们被记住了。)”、“During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. (在接下来的几年里，其他克利夫兰人开始参加庆祝活动，这一天后来被称为“甜蜜日”。)”、“Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. (随着时间的推移，“甜蜜日”将欢乐传递给穷人、病人和失去父母的孩子的想法扩大到每个人，并成为一个用善良的行为或小礼物纪念他人的机会。)”以及“Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA. (很快，这个想法就传播到了美国的其他城市。)”可知，第二段主要介绍了甜蜜日的发展。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.(因为对许多人来说，纪念的形式是赠送礼物，甜蜜日给我们提供了一个机会，以一种积极的方式向别人表达我们的关心。)”可知，人们在这一天会赠送礼物。故选A。
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（2022·江苏·泰州中学高一阶段练习）A British friend told me he couldn’t understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds (嗑瓜子) as a snack so much. “I’ve met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth, I believe that’s from cracking the seeds,” he said.
I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesn’t like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.
When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go door-to-door on Chinese New Year’s Eve to check out what every family was making.
I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. Out in the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with fancy tablecloth, ready-made dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds. Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.
I don’t think it’s right to criticize (批评) one’s choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.
It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins your breath. They think it’s delicious, and it’s connected to their certain culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition.
1．Why can the British friend not understand when he found Chinese love eating sunflower seeds
A．Because the seeds are too hard to crack.
B．Because he thinks they are harmful to teeth.
C．Because he doesn’t think the seeds are worth eating.
D．Because he doesn’t think the seeds are good.
2．What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year
A．The families get together for it. B．Children can eat delicious food on that day.
C．The traditions of celebrating it disappear. D．Eating sunflower seeds is related to it.
3．What’s the writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread
A．Uncaring. B．Negative. C．Understandable. D．Doubtful.
4．What idea does the writer want to express in this passage
A．Eating habits come from a certain culture.
B．It is good to form healthy eating habits.
C．Changing your eating habits will change your life.
D．One kind of food doesn’t necessarily suit everyone.
（2022·陕西师大附中高一期中）Christmas Light Festivals in the UK
Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant Lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-meter-high birthday cake.
*￡27.85, adult /￡20.65, child / under-threes, free.
* 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Enchanted Park, Gateshead
Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.
*￡8, adult /￡2, child / under-fours, free.
* 11-27 Dec.
Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Survey
The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.
*￡9.90, adult /￡3.60, child.
* 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Christmas at Kew Gardens, London
Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.
*￡16, adult /￡10, child /￡48, family / under-fours, free.
* 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.
5．What can people do in Enchanted Park
A．Visit Shakespeare’s house.
B．Play the part of Santa.
C．Listen to wonderful tales.
D．Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice.
6．Which place will attract children who like fictional animal characters
A．Longleat Safari Park. B．Enchanted Park.
C．RHS Wisley. D．Kew Gardens.
7．How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for a father and his 3-year-old kid
A．￡48 B．￡26 C．￡16 D．￡10
（2022·广西·桂林市临桂区五通中学高一期中）The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. American children of all ages give their mothers something special. Children, young and old, try to show their love to mothers on the day. However, do you know that Mother’s Day celebration is no recent thing
England was the first country to set a day for mothers. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1910. An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. Therefore, they set the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later all the other states celebrated it.
In the morning of Mother’s Day, some American children serve their mothers breakfast in bed. Other children will give their mothers presents which they made themselves or bought in stores. Adults give their mothers red carnations (康乃馨)，the official Mother’s Day flower. If their mothers left the world, they may bring white carnations their grave sites (墓地)，This is the busiest day of the year for American restaurants. On this special day, family members do not want their mother to cook dinner!
8．In America, who asked the government to set a festival for their loved mothers
A．Mike. B．Alice. C．Tom. D．Anna.
9．When is Mother’s Day in America
A．On the second Sunday in May. B．On the first Sunday in April.
C．On the second Sunday in July. D．On the fourth Sunday in September.
10．What is the official Mother’s Day flower according to the passage
A．Blue carnations. B．White carnations.
C．Red carnations. D．Green carnations.
（2022·广东·北京师范大学珠海分校附属外国语学校高一期中）People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs. The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.
Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple. Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness. Some of these traditions are very interesting.
In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony. The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she entered the ceremony with. The second, the wedding ring, is added to the first. A final ring, however, is added as well. This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring. This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love. It is about building a family.
Wedding traditions in the Philippines, a dance which can last for hours. During the Philippines, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon.
A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress — believing blue to be a lucky color. English Lavender (薰衣草) is often mixed with her wedding flowers. It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发) — as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.
There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to, but if you are about to plan a wedding, you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.
11．What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common
A．The commitment of love for all time. B．Happiness between the wedding couple.
C．An interesting life. D．Building a happy family.
12．In Sweden, the traditional bride’s first ring shows ________.
A．the duties of the new couple B．the great love between the new couple
C．she entered the ceremony with D．the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother
13．In the Philippines, the new couple paid for their honeymoon with the money from ________.
A．the bride B．the bridegroom C．their parents D．visiting guests
14．What’s the passage mainly about
A．The reason for different wedding traditions.
B．Interesting wedding traditions from different countries.
C．The way to prepare for a wedding ceremony.
D．Interesting engagement traditions around the world.
（2022·陕西·咸阳市高新一中高一期中）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do．
On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings. Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.
The color red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao”. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, the older people give children hong bao. They think it brings good luck. The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people. For example, you'd better not say any bad words like “death”. Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.
Also, don't borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival．
15．Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival
A．Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
B．Because they enjoy being clean
C．Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money．
D．Because they think it will bring happiness to others
16．Which of the following things should not happen during the Spring Festival
A．Wearing red clothes
B．Decorating houses with red paper
C．Returning money before the Spring Festival
D．Saying words that have to do with death
17．The underlined phrase “running out” probably means“________”
A．离开 B．耗尽 C．开始 D．跑出去
18．We can know from the story that the Spring Festival is ________．
A．only celebrated in China B．a time for families to get together
C．a time of harvest and fun D．celebrated for one whole month
（2021·江苏南京·高一期末）Greasy spoon cafés or simply greasy spoons very rarely appear in guidebooks, but they are an essential part of life in the UK, especially for people living in the bigger cities. These small restaurants are so common — like baked beans or phone boxes — that they are barely even noticed, but if greasy spoons were removed, the country would be on its knees.
Greasy spoon cafés are so called because any cutlery ( 餐具) that comes into contact with the food on offer is immediately coated with a sticky layer of oil. It almost seems like an oily mist hangs in the air, as if fat drips (滴下) from the walls. More calories can be found in a cup of tea in a good greasy spoon than in a whole meal at a normal restaurant.
Greasy spoons are generally found slightly away from the main streets of most towns. They usually have large (grease coated) glass windows, a plastic sign with the café name and a huge menu offering a wide variety of foods. Inside they are generally clean and functional. You’ll see old wooden seats, tables and plain walls. Each table has on it a bottle of brown sauce, tomato ketchup and vinegar, and pots of salt and pepper.
In a typical greasy spoon, you will find people from all walks of life: poets, hurrying businessmen, students lazing around with huge cups of tea. Some read novels, some stare into space, and others catch up on the day’s news. At weekends there will always be large groups of friends, recovering from a night on the town. They are all united by one thing: the food. They are all looking for an absolutely substantial meal.
The meals are dangerously unhealthy, and absolutely delicious. All kinds of food can be bought for incredibly low prices. Greasy spoons have some devoted followers. Tapping “Greasy Spoon” into an internet search engine will bring up hundreds of entries — with pictures, reviews, menus and stories. But of course, nothing can beat going to a real one — especially on an empty stomach.
19．What does the underlined phrase “on its knees” in the first paragraph probably mean
A．Better off. B．Quite clean.
C．Greatly changed. D．Nearly destroyed.
20．What is the reason for greasy spoon cafés getting their name
A．Their origin is related to an oil producer. B．They mainly serve food with a spoon.
C．Their food contains too much oil. D．They use a special kind of spoon.
21．What can we learn about customers of greasy spoons
A．They are always in a hurry. B．They often spend a night there.
C．They go there between meals. D．They are from various backgrounds.
22．What do we know about greasy spoons
A．They need more publicity. B．Their food is cheap and delicious.
C．They are decorated in a modern way. D．They are located in the main streets.
（2022·陕西渭南·高一期末）Some Festivals Around the World
Dia de los Muertos(Mexico)
Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died. To honor the deceased, Mexican families prepare private altars (祭坛) in their homes. On top of them they’ll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones and place offerings there to pay their respects to the dead.
Holi(India)
Holi, popularly known as “the festival of colors”, is an ancient Hindu festival which signifies the end of winter and the victory of good over evil.
During the festival, people wet each other with water balloons and water guns, then they throw color powder on one another. There are also marching bands, dancing, food and drink, and much laughter. A great number of people are infected by its playful and childlike atmosphere.
La Tomatina(Spain)
As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic (混乱的) festival.
According to records, the festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷) and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest (抗议)with a mock funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. Finally, in the decades since, La Tomatina has become a popular event which attracts lots of tourists to have fun.
If you happen to join the event, be aware that you squash (压软) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.
23．Which festival in China is similar to Dia de los Muertos in purpose
A．Lantern Festival. B．Mid-Autumn Festival.
C．Dragon Boat Festival. D．Qingming Festival.
24．Which of the following best describes Holi and La Tomatina
A．Enjoyable but expensive. B．Chaotic but playful.
C．Religious and legendary. D．Worldwide and meaningful.
25．What do we know about La Tomatina
A．It’s a crazy tomato fight. B．It always causes injury.
C．It originated from a funeral. D．It was canceled by the locals in 1957.
（2022·贵州黔东南·高一期末）Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA．
Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
26．What is Sweetest Day for
A．To express love to our parents. B．To remind us of people in need of our help.
C．To draw people’s attention to disabled people. D．To keep the weak and nice people around us in mind.
27．What does the underlined word “neglected” mean in paragraph 2
A．Escaped. B．Ignored. C．Rejected. D．Inspired.
28．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．The importance of Sweetest Day. B．The customs of Sweetest Day.
C．The development of Sweetest Day. D．The future of Sweetest Day.
29．How do most people celebrate Sweetest Day according to paragraph 3
A．By giving gifts. B．By offering help to others.
C．By sending others reminders. D．By showing others their beliefs.
参考答案：
1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章用中国人喜欢嗑瓜子和丹麦人喜欢吃面包配咸红鱼来证明饮食习惯来自特定的文化。
1．推理判断题。根据第二段“My friend doesn’t like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.(我的朋友不喜欢葵花籽，对他来说，似乎没有必要为了得到一颗小种子而付出那么多的努力)”可知，作者的外国朋友认为葵花子不值得吃，所以当这位英国朋友发现中国人喜欢吃葵花籽时，他并不理解。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then. (其中一些菜是稍后提供给我们的祖先的，而其他的则是供邻居和孩子们在晚宴前吃的。那时我一定已经学会了如何破嗑葵花籽)”可知，春节的时候桌子上会摆放很多美食，其中就有瓜子，小孩在可以在年夜饭前吃，作者就是在那时学会了嗑瓜子。由此可知，作者提到春节是为了证明嗑瓜子和春节有关。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一句话“I think it’s a wonderful tradition.(我认为这是一个很好的传统)”可知，作者对丹麦吃面包的方式认为是可以理解的。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected to their certain culture.(他们认为这样吃面包是美味的，这和他们的特定的文化有关，正如作者喜欢嗑瓜子和春节文化有关)”可知，作者想在这篇文章中表达的观点是，饮食习惯来自特定的文化.故选A。
5．C 6．A 7．C
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。短文向我们提供了英国四座城市的圣诞灯节的相关信息。
5．细节理解题。根据第二个小标题中的“The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.”(正在被讲的故事是《仲冬夜的故事》，这个故事受威廉·莎士比亚逝世400周年所启发。游客可以和圣诞老人一起讲故事、唱歌，以及参加装饰工作坊。)可知，人们在Enchanted Park可以听精彩的故事。故选C。
6．推理判断题。根据第一个小标题中的“Giant Lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth.”(巨型灯笼一公园里的一些动物的形象呈现，也有许多毕翠克丝·波特的书中的角色，比如彼得兔、水鸭杰迈和小松鼠纳特金来纪念这位作家诞辰150周年。)可知，在Longleat Safari Park中有小说中的动物形象，可以推断出这里会吸引喜欢小说中动物角色的孩子们。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据最后一个小标题中的“￡16, adult /￡10, child /￡48, family / under-fours, free.”(16英镑/成年人，10英镑/孩子，48英镑/一家人，4岁以下免费。)可知，一个爸爸带一个3岁的孩子的费用为16英镑。故选C。
8．D 9．A 10．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了母亲节的历史，包括时间、起源、庆祝方式等。
8．细节理解题。根据第二段的“An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. (一个名叫Anna的美国女孩请求他们的州长为他们敬爱的妈妈设定一个节日。)”可知，在美国一个叫Anna的女孩请求州长为他们敬爱的母亲设立一个节日。故选D项。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段的“An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. Therefore, they set the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later all the other states celebrated it.(一个名叫Anna的美国女孩请求他们的州长为他们敬爱的妈妈设定一个节日。因此，他们把五月的第二个星期天设定为母亲节，一年后其他周也开始庆祝这个节日。)”可知，在美国，母亲节是每年五月的第二个星期天。故选A项。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Adults give their mothers red carnations (康乃馨), the official Mother’s Day flower.(成年人把红色的康乃馨送给他们的妈妈，这是母亲节的官方花。)”可知，母亲节的官方花是红色康乃馨。故选C项。
11．A 12．C 13．D 14．B
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地有趣的不同的婚礼习俗。
11．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.(所有的婚礼似乎都有一件事，那就是在公开的仪式上承诺永远爱着对方)”可知，所有的婚礼仪式共同的是在婚礼仪式上的终生的爱的承诺。故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony. The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she entered the ceremony with.(在瑞典，传统的新娘会在婚礼结束时戴上三枚戒指。第一个是她参加婚礼时戴的订婚戒指)”可知，在瑞典，传统新娘的第一枚戒指是她参加婚礼时戴的订婚戒指。故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据第四段中“During the Philippines, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon. (在菲律宾，客人把钱别在新娘的衣服上，以支付他们的蜜月费用)”可知，新婚夫妇度蜜月的钱来自于参加他们婚礼的客人。故选D。
14．主旨大意题。根据第一段“People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.(世界各地的人们有不同的婚礼传统和结婚习俗)”再结合下文介绍了瑞典、菲律宾、爱尔兰等国家不同的婚礼习俗。由此可知，文章主要介绍了世界各地不同国家的有趣的婚礼传统和风俗。故选B。
15．A 16．D 17．B 18．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。这篇短文主要介绍中国的传统节日春节。文章介绍了春节前的各项准备工作、中国红的含义以及春节的各种忌讳。
15．细节理解题。根据第二段后两句“Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.（春节前几天，各家各户都会打扫房屋。人们认为打扫可以扫除坏运气。它让房子为好运做好了准备。）”可知人们打扫房屋是因为人们认为打扫可以扫除坏运气。故选A。
16．细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句“ For example, you'd better not say any bad words like ‘death’. Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.(例如，你最好不要说任何不好的话，如‘死亡’)”可知，春节期间不应该说一些和死亡有关的话。故选D。
17．词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句“Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.(不要打碎东西，人们认为这意味着你的好运 running out。)”可知不要打碎东西，人们认为这意味着你的好运快用光了。故划线单词意思为“耗尽，用光”。故选B。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world.（春节是全世界华人最大的节日。）”以及第二段第一句“On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals.（除夕夜，去家人聚在一起享用大餐） ”可知春节是全世界华人最大的节日也是全家人团聚的日子。故选B。
19．D 20．C 21．D 22．B
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了“油腻的勺子”餐馆，它在英国很常见，是英国人生活的一部分；介绍了它的起源、位置、顾客以及食物。
19．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段中“These small restaurants are so common — like baked beans or phone boxes — that they are barely even noticed, but if greasy spoons were removed, the country would be on its knees.”（这些小餐馆很常见，就像烘豆或电话亭一样，几乎没有人注意到它们，但如果把油腻的勺子拿走，这个国家就会on its knees）根据前句可知，“油腻的勺子”小餐馆，很常见，也是人们生活的一部分。如果没有餐馆，国家可会发展缓慢，陷入困境。所以“on its knees”表示发展不好，陷入困境，几乎没有了的意思。故选D。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Greasy spoon cafés are so called because any cutlery ( 餐具) that comes into contact with the food on offer is immediately coated with a sticky layer of oil.”（油腻勺咖啡馆之所以叫油腻勺，是因为任何餐具一接触到出售的食物，就会立刻涂上一层黏糊糊的油。）可知，餐具接触到食物就会变得很油，说明餐馆里的食物比较油腻；所以它的名称源于餐馆里的食物很油。故选C。
21．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中“In a typical greasy spoon, you will find people from all walks of life: poets, hurrying businessmen, students lazing around with huge cups of tea.”（一个典型的小饭馆里，你会发现来自各行各业的人：诗人、忙碌的商人、端着大杯茶懒洋洋地闲逛的学生。）可知，餐馆里的顾客来自各行各业，有着不同的背景。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The meals are dangerously unhealthy, and absolutely delicious. All kinds of food can be bought for incredibly low prices.”（这些食物非常不健康，但绝对美味。各种食物都能以极低的价格买到。）可知，油腻的勺子餐馆里的食物美味，便宜。故选B。
23．D 24．B 25．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三个不同地区的节日，包括节日的时间、起源、活动等。
23．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Beginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died.(从10月31日午夜开始，一直持续到11月2日，这是一个家庭聚集在一起纪念那些死去的亲人的节日)”可知，清明节与亡灵节相似。故选D。
24．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the festival, people wet each other with water balloons and water guns, then they throw color powder on one another. There are also marching bands, dancing, food and drink, and much laughter. A great number of people are infected by its playful and childlike atmosphere.(在节日期间，人们用水球和水枪把对方淋湿，然后互相扔彩粉。还有军乐队、舞蹈、食物和饮料，还有很多笑声。许多人都被它顽皮的、孩子气的气氛所感染)”以及第四段“As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic festival.(作为一场大的食物大战，它可能是最混乱的节日)”可知，Holi和La Tomatina混乱但好玩。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据La Tomatina 部分中“As a big food fight, it is possibly the most chaotic festival.(作为一场大的食物大战，它可能是最混乱的节日)”以及“If you happen to join in the event, be aware that you squash the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.(如果你碰巧参加了这个活动，要注意在扔西红柿之前要把它压扁。玩得开心，但不要造成任何伤害)”可知，La Tomatina是一场疯狂的番茄大战。故选A。
26．D 27．B 28．C 29．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国甜蜜日的起源和发展。
26．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.(在这个时刻，我们所有人都有机会不仅记住病人、老人和失去父母的孩子，也记住那些给予我们帮助和善意的朋友、同事、亲戚和邻居。)”可知，这一天是希望我们记住身边的弱势群体以及曾经帮助过我们的好心人。故选D。
27．词句猜测题。根据下文“he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered.(于是他在脑海里形成了这样一个想法：向他们表明，他们被记住了。)”可知，这些人总是觉得自己被忘记或忽视了。所以划线词neglected 为“忽视”之意。选项A“Escaped (逃避)”；选项B“Ignored (忽视)”；选项C“Rejected (拒绝)”；选项D“Inspired (激励)”。故选B。
28．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. (60多年前，克利夫兰的一位男子注意到，有些人，比如失去父母的孩子和躺在床上的病人，经常感到被遗忘和被忽视，于是他在脑海里形成了这样一个想法：向他们表明，他们被记住了。)”、“During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. (在接下来的几年里，其他克利夫兰人开始参加庆祝活动，这一天后来被称为“甜蜜日”。)”、“Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. (随着时间的推移，“甜蜜日”将欢乐传递给穷人、病人和失去父母的孩子的想法扩大到每个人，并成为一个用善良的行为或小礼物纪念他人的机会。)”以及“Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA. (很快，这个想法就传播到了美国的其他城市。)”可知，第二段主要介绍了甜蜜日的发展。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.(因为对许多人来说，纪念的形式是赠送礼物，甜蜜日给我们提供了一个机会，以一种积极的方式向别人表达我们的关心。)”可知，人们在这一天会赠送礼物。故选A。