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Unit 3单元话题阅读理解专项练习
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（2022·江苏南京高一阶段练习）It is hard to calculate the number of festivals and holidays around the world because there are simply too many of them! People have all kinds of local festivals, and some international festivals are celebrated in different ways in various countries. Have you ever wondered why people need festivals
Some of the festivals come from religious beliefs, such as Christmas. It originated among Christians but has now become a public holiday for everyone around the world. However, there are other reasons why we hold festivals. They break up the flow of the year and bind us together as families and communities.
Festivals and holidays are fun escape from our regular schedules. Without holidays our weeks would run together into years of boredom. What is October without children ringing our doorbells asking for candy What is November without turkey on the table and family around it The answer is: boring months.
We also celebrate festivals because they are reasons to be reconnected with family and long-lost friends. Many people do not have the freedom to meet families and close friends at any time. Festivals and holidays give us the chance. Furthermore, festivals bring us together as a community. Many people make holidays the times they reach out to other people. The bright hearts decorating department stores in February, the blinking lights hanging on lamp posts in December—these help us feel connected to something larger than ourselves.
In a world where get-togethers and barbecues do not happen as much as they used to in decades past, in a world where no one borrow sugar from his or her neighbor any longer or bakes a cake when someone moves on to the block, festivals tie us together.
Therefore, everyone should make the most of their festival times. Get out and decorate your home at Christmas time. Surprise your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend with a Valentine’s Day gift And definitely have fun at Halloween. Even if you do not enjoy Halloween, I am sure the children in your neighborhood will appreciate your dressing up, putting a graveyard in your front yard and passing out candy!
1．What does the underlined word “originated” (paragraph 2) mean in this article
A．congratulated B．celebrated
C．came into being D．invited
2．Why do festivals connect families and friends
A．Because people have the chance to meet each other.
B．Because department stores and lamp posts are decorated.
C．Because we can’t escape from work and fixed schedules.
D．Because we feel we are a community.
3．What does the fifth paragraph suggest
A．People do not go to barbecues nowadays
B．We don’t have as strong as a sense of community as we used to.
C．Few people give food to neighbors.
D．There are fewer social activities we enjoy during festivals.
（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.
4．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.
5．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.
6．What’s the writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread
A．Uncaring. B．Negative. C．Understandable. D．Doubtful.
7．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·湖南·株洲市第四中学高一阶段练习）Oct.23rd is the beginning of Shuangjiang or Frost 's Descent in English,the18th of 24 solar terms(节气)in the Chinese lunar calendar.It refers to the time when frost(霜)stars to fall across China,or“the dews(露水)were frozen into frost"because of the coldness,as recorded in ancient Chinese books.By the time of Shuangjiang,most of the harvesting work is already completed in northern China,and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest.But in the south the harvest is still on the go.Farmers have to take home the sweet potatoes before they are destroyed by the coming frost.After a year of farming, it is the time to plow the fields and prepare the soil for next year both south and north.
Autumn might be the most colorful season China with the leaves turning from golden yellow to red. Hiking has become popular since the ancient times as people can enjoy the special autumnal scenery. Du Mu,a well-known poet from the Tang Dynasty wrote the beautiful scenery in a poem: "I stopped the coach as charmed by the maple woods, Frosted autumn leaves out shine February flowers in redness.”
The Double Ninth Festival also falls during the season, a festival for the elders.Going hiking in the highlands is part of the celebrations practiced by the ancient Chinese people.
“Keeping warm" becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder. Persimmon(柿子) is the favored fruit in many areas. The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the sleep and advised for the diet.
Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind, and autumn has come to an end. But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, they are able to have different but equally beautiful scenery.
8．The underline phrase on the go in the 2 paragraph probably means_______.
A．admirable. B．mild. C．active. D．widespread.
9．What is the main idea of the 4th paragraph
A．Tell the differences of the harvest in China's south and north.
B．Explain why Shuangjiang gets its name.
C．Advise some activities to enjoy the colorful season.
D．Introduce the ways to stay warm before the coming of winter.
10．Which of the following statement about Shuangjiang is TRUE according to the text
A．People believe eating persimmons in Shuangjiang can help get rid of coldness.
B．Shaungjiang is the best time for people hoping lose weight to take exercises.
C．Farmers in the south of China can enjoy a great rest during Shuangjiang.
D．Shuangjiang is the end of summer and the beginning of autumn of a year.
11．The best title of this passage is_______
A．What Causes Frost's Descent
B．Time to Say Goodbye to Autumn
C．Enjoy the Beautiful Autumn
D．Prepare for a Good Harvest
（2022·辽宁·沈阳市第一二〇中学高一阶段练习）Bank Holidays in the UK
Public holidays in the UK are commonly referred to as bank holidays. As the UK is a country made up of four more or less independent regions, official holidays vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
There are eight bank holidays in England and Wales.
Holidays Time of the Year
New Year’s Day (substitute day) 1 January (3 January, 2022)
Good Friday 15 April, 2022
Easter Monday 18 April, 2022
Early May 2 May, 2022
Spring Bank Holiday 2 June, 2022
Summer Bank Holiday 29 August, 2022
Christmas Day (substitute day) 25 December (26 December 2022)
Boxing Day (substitute day) 26 December (27 December 2022)
When bank holidays fall on a weekend, the following Monday is usually a “substitute” holiday. For instance, 25 December 2022 is Sunday, so there will be a national substitute holiday for Christmas Day on Monday, 26 December 2022.In Scotland, the summer bank holiday is earlier in August. Moreover, Scots celebrate St. Andrew’s Day on 30 November and 2 January is also a bank holiday, but Easter Monday is not. All in all, there are nine bank holidays in Scotland.
In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March is a bank holiday, and so is Orangemen’s Day on 12 July in memory of the Battle of Boyne. There are a total of ten bank holidays in Northern Ireland, making it the region with the most holidays in the UK.
The UK does not have a national day, making it only one of two countries in the world without one (the other is Denmark). There’s an old joke about this, that the United Kingdom, once called “the empire on which the sun never sets”, doesn’t need its own national day because it’s indirectly responsible for so many other countries’ national independence days.
12．Substitute holidays ______.
A．are required to be set around New Year B．can take up weekdays for more rests
C．are arranged based on cultural differences D．can bring more chances to work home
13．What bank holidays are unique to Northern Ireland
A．Good Friday and Easter Monday. B．Easter Monday and St. Andrew’s Day.
C．St. Andrew’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. D．St. Patrick’s Day and Orangemen’s Day.
14．What can you infer from the joke in the last paragraph
A．Denmark shared its history with the UK.
B．The UK’s culture influenced many countries.
C．Many countries celebrated independence from the UK.
D．The UK helped many countries set their independence days.
（2022·辽宁·锦州市锦州中学高一阶段练习）Suddenly one Sunday in August, the streets are filled with colour. A procession (队列) of bands and dancers makes its way slowly through the city. Every evening, crowds of people walk up to the top of the Royal Mile, looking forward to a show of military music. On every shop window and noticeboard, posters have appeared, promoting everything from poetry readings to children’s theatre, art exhibitions (展览) to concerts. It’s festival time.
From its beginning in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival (the “official” festival) has become a world-famous cultural event. The city turns into a huge arts centre, with its music, dance and exhibitions, all by world-famous artists. Every year more than twenty nations perform (表演) to audiences from all over the world in theatres, halls, schools, churches and the streets of the city. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo adds to the choice of entertainment, with its marching (游行) and military bands in Edinburgh Castle.
The Festival Fringe (the “unofficial” festival) is the biggest event of its kind in the world, with more than 900 shows to choose from and over 6,000 writers and performers taking part. It gives people a first-class opportunity to see many works performed for the first time—several of which go on to successful performances elsewhere.
The Film Festival gives fans an opportunity to widen their knowledge of films. And to show that there is something for everyone, the Jazz Festival has become very popular in recent years. You can hear the very best of music all over the city at this time.
There is no more exciting place to be than in Edinburgh at festival time!
15．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．The history of the Edinburgh International Festival.
B．The growth of the Edinburgh International Festival.
C．The festive scene of the Edinburgh International Festival.
D．The coming events of the Edinburgh International Festival.
16．Where is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo held
A．In churches.
B．In Edinburgh Castle.
C．In theatres.
D．Along the Royal Mile.
17．What can we learn about the Festival Fringe
A．It has become an official event.
B．Most artists taking part in it are well-known.
C．It is as big as the Edinburgh International Festival.
D．Some performances can be watched for the first time.
18．Where does this text probably come from
A．A tourist guide. B．An official report.
C．A history paper. D．A geography textbook.
（2022·江苏省响水中学高一阶段练习）Chinese mooncake is the representative food of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a kind of round cookie with various fillings and different artistic patterns on the surface.
In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. The mooncake is not just a food. It’s a profound cultural tradition deep in Chinese people’s hearts, symbolizing a spiritual feeling. At Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes together with family, and present mooncakes to relatives or friends to express love and best wishes.
As early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties in what today are Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in east China, there was a kind of “Taishi cake” thick at the center and thin at the edge, which was the origin of the mooncake. In the Han Dynasty, sesame (芝麻) and walnuts were introduced into China, and round cookies filled with these foods appeared. In the Tang Dynasty, the name “mooncake” was used for the first time. In the Northern Song Dynasty, mooncakes got popular in the royal palace. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the custom of eating these cookies during the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular.
Mooncakes vary according to different regional styles and tastes. Cantonese-style mooncakes are known for their sweetness. Suzhou-style mooncakes have existed for more than a thousand years. They have soft layers of dough (面团) and lots of sugar and lard, making them available in sweet or salty tastes. Beijing-style mooncakes feature the delicate use of sweetness and fine decoration. Chaoshan-style mooncakes are usually larger than other mooncakes with common fillings of red bean paste and potato paste.
Most mooncakes contain high amounts of sugar and oil, which are not healthy. To decrease the harmfulness that high fat and calories bring to our body, some foods are recommended to eat together with mooncakes, including tea, sour fruit like grapes, and wine. They help digest, and take away fat in our body. Also, do not eat too much at one time.
19．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The features of mooncakes.
B．The meaning behind mooncakes.
C．The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
D．The customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
20．When did mooncakes become popular as a festival food？
A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Tang Dynasty.
C．In the Northern Song Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty.
21．What is special about the Chaoshan-style mooncakes？
A．They contain less sugar.
B．They are generally larger in size.
C．They have a much longer history.
D．They feature fine decorative patterns.
22．What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A．To stress the importance of a healthy diet.
B．To call on people to value traditional culture.
C．To provide suggestions on eating mooncakes.
D．To recommend some new flavors of mooncakes.
（2022·广东·揭阳第一中学高一期中）Let’s celebrate some festivals in summer.
The Cariwest Festival
It is one of Edmonton’s most colourful summer festivals! It’s three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine and carnival culture! Local performers bring you amazing dance, music and fun. Bring Cariwest atmosphere into your home this year with these amazing online events.
Indigenous Festival
The annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) in Edmonton has done a wonderful job to make their annual off-line festival a number of online events this year because of COVID-19. The events take place from June 1 to 21. SSIF has partnered with BMO to provide Education Days for students to learn together about indigenous history. These classes for which only a small fee will be charged include art workshops, book readings and museum tours.
Bluegrass Festival
Just 45 minutes from the heart of downtown Edmonton is the town of Stony Plain that works hard to keep ties to its agricultural background, and here you’ll see old-styled lamp posts and historical wall paintings with a long history everywhere. It’s also the site of Western Canada’s largest bluegrass festival, which has been a main attraction for more than 25 years and in July every year draws in all the big names, including Grammy winners.
Cowboy Festival
You like poetry, music, art and cowboys Then you can’t miss it. Heading into its 24th year, Cowboy Festival in Stony Plain in August is a showcase of the cowboy life. The events include good old-fashioned BBQ meals and some other entertainment.
23．What is true about SSIF
A．It takes place in two cities. B．It focuses on students.
C．It is annually held online. D．It is free of charge.
24．What do we know about Stony Plain
A．It’s a city with modern appearance. B．It has produced many musicians.
C．It has deep roots in agriculture. D．It often hosts national festivals.
25．Which festival will you be most interested in if you’re a poem lover
A．Cowboy Festival. B．Indigenous Festival.
C．Bluegrass Festival. D．The Cariwest Festival.
（2021·重庆市育才中学高一开学考试）The “three ox spirit” (三牛精神) first appeared in President Xi Jinping’s speech at a New Year’s gathering last December. The ox is a symbol of diligence (勤劳), progress and strength. On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year, Hua Chunying, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, explained it on the social media to encourage people with the “three ox spirit”—the serving-the-people ox, the pioneering ox, the persisting ox.
Centuries ago, most people earned their living through farming. The ox was used to help in the field and carry heavy goods.
The ox has played an important place in Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese poets and writers often described the ox in literature. In the Classic of Poetry, the oldest collection of Chinese poetry, the animal was mentioned in nine out of the 305 pieces.
Oxen seldom bully (欺负) the weak or fear the strong. They work hard and make sacrifices (牺牲). A poem by Lu Xun (1881-1936) — “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children (横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛)” fully expresses the poet’s love to our country and the people.
So naturally, those who were born in the Year of the Ox are often expected to be hardworking and dependable. “They never want to be the center of attention or look for praise,” the website China Highlights noted.
26．When was the “three ox spirit” first appeared
A．2018. B．2019. C．2020. D．2021.
27．What is NOT in the “three ox spirit”
A．The progressing ox. B．The serving-the-people ox.
C．The pioneering ox. D．The persisting ox.
28．Why did Lu Xun choose the ox to use in his poem
A．Because the ox is weak. B．Because the ox is loving.
C．Because the ox is helpful. D．Because the ox is proud.
29．What are the people born in the Year of the Ox like
A．They always want to look for praise. B．They want to be the center of attention.
C．They are hardworking and dependable. D．They bully the weak and fear the strong.
参考答案：
1．C 2．A 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是节日对人们的重要意义。
1．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“Some of the festivals come from religious beliefs, such as Christmas.(有些节日来自宗教信仰，比如圣诞节。)”和“among Christians but has now become a public holiday for everyone around the world(在基督徒中，但现在已成为全世界每个人的公共节日)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“它在基督徒中产生”，划线词originated的意思是“产生”，和came into being意思相近，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段的“We also celebrate festivals because they are reasons to be reconnected with family and long-lost friends. Many people do not have the freedom to meet families and close friends at any time. Festivals and holidays give us the chance.(我们庆祝节日也因为这是与家人和失散已久的朋友重新联系的理由。许多人没有自由在任何时候与家人和亲密的朋友见面。节日和节假日给了我们机会。)”可知，节日把家人和朋友联系在一起是因为人们有了见彼此的机会，故选A。
3．推理判断题。根据第五段的“In a world where get-togethers and barbecues do not happen as much as they used to in decades past, in a world where no one borrow sugar from his or her neighbor any longer or bakes a cake when someone moves on to the block, festivals tie us together.(在一个聚会和烧烤不像过去几十年那样频繁的世界里，在一个没有人再向他或她的邻居借糖或当有人搬到街区时烤蛋糕的世界里，节日把我们联系在一起。)”可知，第五段表明我们不像过去那样有强烈的社区意识。故选B。
4．C 5．D 6．C 7．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。
4．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。
5．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．C 9．D 10．A 11．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国农历24节气中的第十八个节气霜降的时间和风俗等。
8．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“By the time of Shuangjiang,most of the harvesting work is already completed in northern China,and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest.But in the south, the harvest is still on the go.(到了霜降，中国北方的大部分收割工作已经完成，农民们可以享受一段时间的休息。但在南方，收割仍on the go。)”中but可知，上下文有转折关系，上文说，北方农民完成大部分收割工作，可以享受一段时间的休息，但是下文中南方的收割工作仍on the go，根据转折关系可推知，on the go是指“仍在继续，尚未结束”，active表示“忙碌的，活跃的”，符合语境。故选C项。
9．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Keeping warm becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder.(在每年的这个时候，随着天气越来越冷，保暖成为了一件最重要的事情。)”和“The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the sleep and advised for the diet.(中国人认为柿子不仅能御寒，还能强身健骨。此外，鸡肉或羊肉汤被认为对睡眠有好处，建议作为饮食。)”可知，本段主要介绍了在冬天来临之前一些保暖的方法。故选D项。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones.(中国人认为柿子不仅能御寒，还能强身健骨。)”可知，在霜降，人们相信吃柿子可以驱寒。故选A项。
11．主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容,尤其最后一段的“Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind,andautumn has come to an end.But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, theyare able to have different but equally beautiful scenery.(霜降带来了霜和刺骨的寒风，秋天已经到了尽头。但对于大多数中国人来说，这也不是一个悲伤的时节，因为在冬天，他们可以欣赏到等同漂亮的不同美景。)”可知，本文主要讲述霜降的到来意味着秋天的结束和冬天的到来。在这个重要的节气，人们忙着收成，忙着为冬天做准备。由此可知”对秋天说再见的时刻”可以作为本文标题。故选B项。
12．B 13．D 14．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。英国的公共假日通常被称为银行假日，文中主要介绍了英国的公共假期情况。
12．细节理解题。根据表格下的第一段“When bank holidays fall on a weekend, the following Monday is usually a “substitute” holiday. For instance, 25 December 2022 is Sunday, so there will be a national substitute holiday for Christmas Day on Monday, 26 December 2022.(当公共假日正好是周末时，下一个星期一通常是“替代”假日。例如，2022年12月25日是星期天，因此将在2022年12月26日星期一作为圣诞节的全国性替代假日。)”可知，替代假日可以占用工作日更多的休息时间。故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March is a bank holiday, and so is Orangemen’s Day on 12 July which commemorates the Battle of Boyne.(在北爱尔兰，3月17日的圣帕特里克节是公共假日，7月12日的奥兰治人节也是为了纪念博因战役。) ”可知，圣帕特里克节和奥兰治人节是北爱尔兰特有的公共假期。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据最后一段“There’s an old joke about this, that the United Kingdom, once called “the empire on which the sun never sets”, doesn’t need its own national day because it’s indirectly responsible for so many other countries’ national independence days.(关于这一点，有一个老笑话：曾经被称为“日不落帝国”的英国不需要自己的国庆日，因为它间接地为许多其他国家的国家独立日负责。) ”可推断，许多国家庆祝脱离英国独立。故选C。
15．C 16．B 17．D 18．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文围绕爱丁堡国际艺术节，讲述了节日的热闹场景，节日活动，及各种表演，由此来向世界各地人们展示爱丁堡国际艺术节节日风貌，从而吸引更多的游客前来参与节日，体验爱丁堡文化风情。
15．主旨大意题。由第一段中的“Suddenly one Sunday in August, the streets are filled with colour. A procession (队列) of bands and dancers makes its way slowly through the city. Every evening, crowds of people walk up to the top of the Royal Mile, looking forward to a show of military music. On every shop window and noticeboard, posters have appeared, promoting everything from poetry readings to children’s theatre, art exhibitions (展览) to concerts. (八月的一个星期天，街道突然变得五颜六色。一队乐队和舞蹈演员缓慢地穿过城市。每天晚上，成群结队的人走到皇家英里的顶端，期待着军乐表演。每家商店的橱窗和布告栏上都贴满了海报，宣传从诗歌朗诵到儿童戏剧、艺术展览到音乐会的一切)”可知，第一段主要讲爱丁堡国际艺术节的喜庆场面。故选C项。
16．细节理解题。由第二段中的“The Edinburgh Military Tattoo adds to the choice of entertainment, with its marching (游行) and military bands in Edinburgh Castle. (The Edinburgh Military Tattoo在爱丁堡城堡设有游行乐队和军乐队，增加了娱乐的选择)”可知，The Edinburgh Military Tattoo在爱丁堡城堡举行。故选B项。
17．细节理解题。由第三段中的“It gives people a first-class opportunity to see many works performed for the first time—several of which go on to successful performances elsewhere. (它为人们提供了一个一流的机会，让他们第一次看到许多作品的演出，其中一些作品将继续在其他地方进行成功的演出)”可知，Festival Fringe中的有些剧目是第一次演出。故选D项。
18．推理判断题。由第二段中的“The city turns into a huge arts centre, with its music, dance and exhibitions, all by world-famous artists. (这座城市变成了一个巨大的艺术中心，音乐、舞蹈和展览都是由世界著名艺术家创作的)”和最后一段“There is no more exciting place to be than in Edinburgh at festival time! (没有比爱丁堡节日更令人兴奋的地方了！)”可知，本文通过介绍爱丁堡国际艺术节来吸引游客，因此文章可能来自一个旅游指南。故选A项。
19．B 20．D 21．B 22．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了月饼的历史和其背后的含义，同时给出一些健康吃月饼的建议。
19．段落大意题。文章第二段“In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. The mooncake is not just a food. It’s a profound cultural tradition deep in Chinese people’s hearts, symbolizing a spiritual feeling. At Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes together with family, and present mooncakes to relatives or friends to express love and best wishes.（在中国文化中，圆形象征着圆满和团圆。月饼不仅仅是一种食物。它是中国人心中深厚的文化传统，象征着一种精神情感。在中秋节，人们与家人一起吃月饼，并向亲戚或朋友赠送月饼，以表达爱和美好的祝愿。）”可知第二段阐述了月饼不仅仅是食物，更是象征一种精神情感，是一种爱和祝愿表达的方式，故本段主要讲述了月饼背后的意义；故选B项。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the custom of eating these cookies during the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular. （直到明朝，中秋节吃这些甜饼的习俗才流行起来。）”可知直到明朝，月饼才变成流行的节日食物的；故选D项。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句“Chaoshan-style mooncakes are usually larger than other mooncakes with common fillings of red bean paste and potato paste.（潮汕式月饼通常比其他月饼大，常见的馅是红豆沙和土豆沙。）”可知潮汕式的月饼特征是比其他月饼在尺寸上要大；故选B项。
22．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Most mooncakes contain high amounts of sugar and oil, which are not healthy. To decrease the harmfulness that high fat and calories bring to our body, some foods are recommended to eat together with mooncakes, including tea, sour fruit like grapes, and wine. They help digest, and take away fat in our body. Also, do not eat too much at one time.（大多数月饼含有大量的糖和油，这是不健康的。为了减少高脂肪和高热量给我们的身体带来的危害，一些食物建议和月饼一起吃，包括茶，酸水果，如葡萄，和葡萄汁。它们有助于消化，带走我们体内的脂肪。此外，不要一次吃太多。）”可知最后一段提到有些食物可以和月饼一起吃，不仅有助于消化，而且可以带走我们体内的脂肪，故本段的目的是提供一些吃月饼的建议；故选C项。
23．B 24．C 25．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个在夏季庆祝的节日。
23．细节理解题。根据“Indigenous Festival”部分关键句“SSIF has partnered with BMO to provide Education Days for students to learn together about indigenous history.”（SSIF与BMO合作，为学生提供教育日，共同学习当地的历史。）可知，SSIF与BMO合作，为学生提供教育日，让学生学习当地的历史，由此可知，SSIF关注的是学生。故选B项。
24．细节理解题。根据“Bluegrass Festival”部分关键句“Just 45 minutes from the heart of downtown Edmonton is the town of Stony Plain that works hard to keep ties to its agricultural background, and here you’ll see old-styled lamp posts and historical wall paintings with a long history everywhere.”（距离埃德蒙顿市中心只有45分钟的路程，这是一座史东尼平原小镇，它努力保持与农业背景的联系，在这里你可以看到各处古老的路灯柱和历史悠久的壁画。）可知，Stony Plain努力保持与农业背景的联系，由此可知，Stony Plain深深植根于农业。故选C项。
25．推理判断题。根据“Cowboy Festival”部分关键句“You like poetry, music, art and cowboys Then you can’t miss it.”（你喜欢诗歌、音乐、艺术和牛仔吗？那你就不能错过它。）可知，如果你喜欢诗歌，就不能错过Cowboy Festival，由此可知，如果你是诗歌爱好者，你最感兴趣的节日是Cowboy Festival。故选A项。
26．C 27．A 28．B 29．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了“三牛精神”及牛在中国传统文化中的象征意义。
26．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The ‘three ox spirit’ (三牛精神) first appeared in President Xi Jinping’s speech at a New Year’s gathering last December.(去年12月，‘三牛精神’首次出现在一次新年聚会上习近平主席的讲话中)”及“On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year(2月18日，新年第一个工作日)”可知，2021年2月18日是新年的第一个工作日，所以去年12月是指2020年。故选C项。
27．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year, Hua Chunying, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, explained it on the social media to encourage people with the “three ox spirit” — the serving-the-people ox, the pioneering ox, the persisting ox.(2月18日，新年第一个工作日，外交部发言人华春莹在社交媒体上对此进行解释，以鼓励有‘三牛精神’的人——为人民服务的牛、开拓的牛、坚持的牛来鼓励人们)”可知，“三牛精神”不包含A项“进步的牛”。故选A项。
28．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“A poem by Lu Xun (1881-1936) — “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children (横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛)” fully expresses the poet’s love to our country and the people.(鲁迅（1881-1936）的一首诗——横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛，充分表达了诗人对国家和人民的爱)”可知，鲁迅在诗中提到牛来表达对国家和人民的爱，是因为牛是充满爱意的。故选B项。
29．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“So naturally, those who were born in the Year of the Ox are often expected to be hardworking and dependable.(因此自然地，牛年出生的人通常被认为是勤劳可靠的)”可知，牛年出生的人勤劳且可靠。故选C项。
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（2022·江苏南京高一阶段练习）It is hard to calculate the number of festivals and holidays around the world because there are simply too many of them! People have all kinds of local festivals, and some international festivals are celebrated in different ways in various countries. Have you ever wondered why people need festivals
Some of the festivals come from religious beliefs, such as Christmas. It originated among Christians but has now become a public holiday for everyone around the world. However, there are other reasons why we hold festivals. They break up the flow of the year and bind us together as families and communities.
Festivals and holidays are fun escape from our regular schedules. Without holidays our weeks would run together into years of boredom. What is October without children ringing our doorbells asking for candy What is November without turkey on the table and family around it The answer is: boring months.
We also celebrate festivals because they are reasons to be reconnected with family and long-lost friends. Many people do not have the freedom to meet families and close friends at any time. Festivals and holidays give us the chance. Furthermore, festivals bring us together as a community. Many people make holidays the times they reach out to other people. The bright hearts decorating department stores in February, the blinking lights hanging on lamp posts in December—these help us feel connected to something larger than ourselves.
In a world where get-togethers and barbecues do not happen as much as they used to in decades past, in a world where no one borrow sugar from his or her neighbor any longer or bakes a cake when someone moves on to the block, festivals tie us together.
Therefore, everyone should make the most of their festival times. Get out and decorate your home at Christmas time. Surprise your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend with a Valentine’s Day gift And definitely have fun at Halloween. Even if you do not enjoy Halloween, I am sure the children in your neighborhood will appreciate your dressing up, putting a graveyard in your front yard and passing out candy!
1．What does the underlined word “originated” (paragraph 2) mean in this article
A．congratulated B．celebrated
C．came into being D．invited
2．Why do festivals connect families and friends
A．Because people have the chance to meet each other.
B．Because department stores and lamp posts are decorated.
C．Because we can’t escape from work and fixed schedules.
D．Because we feel we are a community.
3．What does the fifth paragraph suggest
A．People do not go to barbecues nowadays
B．We don’t have as strong as a sense of community as we used to.
C．Few people give food to neighbors.
D．There are fewer social activities we enjoy during festivals.
（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.
4．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.
5．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.
6．What’s the writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread
A．Uncaring. B．Negative. C．Understandable. D．Doubtful.
7．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·湖南·株洲市第四中学高一阶段练习）Oct.23rd is the beginning of Shuangjiang or Frost 's Descent in English,the18th of 24 solar terms(节气)in the Chinese lunar calendar.It refers to the time when frost(霜)stars to fall across China,or“the dews(露水)were frozen into frost"because of the coldness,as recorded in ancient Chinese books.By the time of Shuangjiang,most of the harvesting work is already completed in northern China,and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest.But in the south the harvest is still on the go.Farmers have to take home the sweet potatoes before they are destroyed by the coming frost.After a year of farming, it is the time to plow the fields and prepare the soil for next year both south and north.
Autumn might be the most colorful season China with the leaves turning from golden yellow to red. Hiking has become popular since the ancient times as people can enjoy the special autumnal scenery. Du Mu,a well-known poet from the Tang Dynasty wrote the beautiful scenery in a poem: "I stopped the coach as charmed by the maple woods, Frosted autumn leaves out shine February flowers in redness.”
The Double Ninth Festival also falls during the season, a festival for the elders.Going hiking in the highlands is part of the celebrations practiced by the ancient Chinese people.
“Keeping warm" becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder. Persimmon(柿子) is the favored fruit in many areas. The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the sleep and advised for the diet.
Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind, and autumn has come to an end. But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, they are able to have different but equally beautiful scenery.
8．The underline phrase on the go in the 2 paragraph probably means_______.
A．admirable. B．mild. C．active. D．widespread.
9．What is the main idea of the 4th paragraph
A．Tell the differences of the harvest in China's south and north.
B．Explain why Shuangjiang gets its name.
C．Advise some activities to enjoy the colorful season.
D．Introduce the ways to stay warm before the coming of winter.
10．Which of the following statement about Shuangjiang is TRUE according to the text
A．People believe eating persimmons in Shuangjiang can help get rid of coldness.
B．Shaungjiang is the best time for people hoping lose weight to take exercises.
C．Farmers in the south of China can enjoy a great rest during Shuangjiang.
D．Shuangjiang is the end of summer and the beginning of autumn of a year.
11．The best title of this passage is_______
A．What Causes Frost's Descent
B．Time to Say Goodbye to Autumn
C．Enjoy the Beautiful Autumn
D．Prepare for a Good Harvest
（2022·辽宁·沈阳市第一二〇中学高一阶段练习）Bank Holidays in the UK
Public holidays in the UK are commonly referred to as bank holidays. As the UK is a country made up of four more or less independent regions, official holidays vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
There are eight bank holidays in England and Wales.
Holidays Time of the Year
New Year’s Day (substitute day) 1 January (3 January, 2022)
Good Friday 15 April, 2022
Easter Monday 18 April, 2022
Early May 2 May, 2022
Spring Bank Holiday 2 June, 2022
Summer Bank Holiday 29 August, 2022
Christmas Day (substitute day) 25 December (26 December 2022)
Boxing Day (substitute day) 26 December (27 December 2022)
When bank holidays fall on a weekend, the following Monday is usually a “substitute” holiday. For instance, 25 December 2022 is Sunday, so there will be a national substitute holiday for Christmas Day on Monday, 26 December 2022.In Scotland, the summer bank holiday is earlier in August. Moreover, Scots celebrate St. Andrew’s Day on 30 November and 2 January is also a bank holiday, but Easter Monday is not. All in all, there are nine bank holidays in Scotland.
In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March is a bank holiday, and so is Orangemen’s Day on 12 July in memory of the Battle of Boyne. There are a total of ten bank holidays in Northern Ireland, making it the region with the most holidays in the UK.
The UK does not have a national day, making it only one of two countries in the world without one (the other is Denmark). There’s an old joke about this, that the United Kingdom, once called “the empire on which the sun never sets”, doesn’t need its own national day because it’s indirectly responsible for so many other countries’ national independence days.
12．Substitute holidays ______.
A．are required to be set around New Year B．can take up weekdays for more rests
C．are arranged based on cultural differences D．can bring more chances to work home
13．What bank holidays are unique to Northern Ireland
A．Good Friday and Easter Monday. B．Easter Monday and St. Andrew’s Day.
C．St. Andrew’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. D．St. Patrick’s Day and Orangemen’s Day.
14．What can you infer from the joke in the last paragraph
A．Denmark shared its history with the UK.
B．The UK’s culture influenced many countries.
C．Many countries celebrated independence from the UK.
D．The UK helped many countries set their independence days.
（2022·辽宁·锦州市锦州中学高一阶段练习）Suddenly one Sunday in August, the streets are filled with colour. A procession (队列) of bands and dancers makes its way slowly through the city. Every evening, crowds of people walk up to the top of the Royal Mile, looking forward to a show of military music. On every shop window and noticeboard, posters have appeared, promoting everything from poetry readings to children’s theatre, art exhibitions (展览) to concerts. It’s festival time.
From its beginning in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival (the “official” festival) has become a world-famous cultural event. The city turns into a huge arts centre, with its music, dance and exhibitions, all by world-famous artists. Every year more than twenty nations perform (表演) to audiences from all over the world in theatres, halls, schools, churches and the streets of the city. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo adds to the choice of entertainment, with its marching (游行) and military bands in Edinburgh Castle.
The Festival Fringe (the “unofficial” festival) is the biggest event of its kind in the world, with more than 900 shows to choose from and over 6,000 writers and performers taking part. It gives people a first-class opportunity to see many works performed for the first time—several of which go on to successful performances elsewhere.
The Film Festival gives fans an opportunity to widen their knowledge of films. And to show that there is something for everyone, the Jazz Festival has become very popular in recent years. You can hear the very best of music all over the city at this time.
There is no more exciting place to be than in Edinburgh at festival time!
15．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．The history of the Edinburgh International Festival.
B．The growth of the Edinburgh International Festival.
C．The festive scene of the Edinburgh International Festival.
D．The coming events of the Edinburgh International Festival.
16．Where is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo held
A．In churches.
B．In Edinburgh Castle.
C．In theatres.
D．Along the Royal Mile.
17．What can we learn about the Festival Fringe
A．It has become an official event.
B．Most artists taking part in it are well-known.
C．It is as big as the Edinburgh International Festival.
D．Some performances can be watched for the first time.
18．Where does this text probably come from
A．A tourist guide. B．An official report.
C．A history paper. D．A geography textbook.
（2022·江苏省响水中学高一阶段练习）Chinese mooncake is the representative food of the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is a kind of round cookie with various fillings and different artistic patterns on the surface.
In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. The mooncake is not just a food. It’s a profound cultural tradition deep in Chinese people’s hearts, symbolizing a spiritual feeling. At Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes together with family, and present mooncakes to relatives or friends to express love and best wishes.
As early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties in what today are Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in east China, there was a kind of “Taishi cake” thick at the center and thin at the edge, which was the origin of the mooncake. In the Han Dynasty, sesame (芝麻) and walnuts were introduced into China, and round cookies filled with these foods appeared. In the Tang Dynasty, the name “mooncake” was used for the first time. In the Northern Song Dynasty, mooncakes got popular in the royal palace. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the custom of eating these cookies during the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular.
Mooncakes vary according to different regional styles and tastes. Cantonese-style mooncakes are known for their sweetness. Suzhou-style mooncakes have existed for more than a thousand years. They have soft layers of dough (面团) and lots of sugar and lard, making them available in sweet or salty tastes. Beijing-style mooncakes feature the delicate use of sweetness and fine decoration. Chaoshan-style mooncakes are usually larger than other mooncakes with common fillings of red bean paste and potato paste.
Most mooncakes contain high amounts of sugar and oil, which are not healthy. To decrease the harmfulness that high fat and calories bring to our body, some foods are recommended to eat together with mooncakes, including tea, sour fruit like grapes, and wine. They help digest, and take away fat in our body. Also, do not eat too much at one time.
19．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The features of mooncakes.
B．The meaning behind mooncakes.
C．The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
D．The customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
20．When did mooncakes become popular as a festival food？
A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Tang Dynasty.
C．In the Northern Song Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty.
21．What is special about the Chaoshan-style mooncakes？
A．They contain less sugar.
B．They are generally larger in size.
C．They have a much longer history.
D．They feature fine decorative patterns.
22．What is the purpose of the last paragraph
A．To stress the importance of a healthy diet.
B．To call on people to value traditional culture.
C．To provide suggestions on eating mooncakes.
D．To recommend some new flavors of mooncakes.
（2022·广东·揭阳第一中学高一期中）Let’s celebrate some festivals in summer.
The Cariwest Festival
It is one of Edmonton’s most colourful summer festivals! It’s three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine and carnival culture! Local performers bring you amazing dance, music and fun. Bring Cariwest atmosphere into your home this year with these amazing online events.
Indigenous Festival
The annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) in Edmonton has done a wonderful job to make their annual off-line festival a number of online events this year because of COVID-19. The events take place from June 1 to 21. SSIF has partnered with BMO to provide Education Days for students to learn together about indigenous history. These classes for which only a small fee will be charged include art workshops, book readings and museum tours.
Bluegrass Festival
Just 45 minutes from the heart of downtown Edmonton is the town of Stony Plain that works hard to keep ties to its agricultural background, and here you’ll see old-styled lamp posts and historical wall paintings with a long history everywhere. It’s also the site of Western Canada’s largest bluegrass festival, which has been a main attraction for more than 25 years and in July every year draws in all the big names, including Grammy winners.
Cowboy Festival
You like poetry, music, art and cowboys Then you can’t miss it. Heading into its 24th year, Cowboy Festival in Stony Plain in August is a showcase of the cowboy life. The events include good old-fashioned BBQ meals and some other entertainment.
23．What is true about SSIF
A．It takes place in two cities. B．It focuses on students.
C．It is annually held online. D．It is free of charge.
24．What do we know about Stony Plain
A．It’s a city with modern appearance. B．It has produced many musicians.
C．It has deep roots in agriculture. D．It often hosts national festivals.
25．Which festival will you be most interested in if you’re a poem lover
A．Cowboy Festival. B．Indigenous Festival.
C．Bluegrass Festival. D．The Cariwest Festival.
（2021·重庆市育才中学高一开学考试）The “three ox spirit” (三牛精神) first appeared in President Xi Jinping’s speech at a New Year’s gathering last December. The ox is a symbol of diligence (勤劳), progress and strength. On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year, Hua Chunying, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, explained it on the social media to encourage people with the “three ox spirit”—the serving-the-people ox, the pioneering ox, the persisting ox.
Centuries ago, most people earned their living through farming. The ox was used to help in the field and carry heavy goods.
The ox has played an important place in Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese poets and writers often described the ox in literature. In the Classic of Poetry, the oldest collection of Chinese poetry, the animal was mentioned in nine out of the 305 pieces.
Oxen seldom bully (欺负) the weak or fear the strong. They work hard and make sacrifices (牺牲). A poem by Lu Xun (1881-1936) — “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children (横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛)” fully expresses the poet’s love to our country and the people.
So naturally, those who were born in the Year of the Ox are often expected to be hardworking and dependable. “They never want to be the center of attention or look for praise,” the website China Highlights noted.
26．When was the “three ox spirit” first appeared
A．2018. B．2019. C．2020. D．2021.
27．What is NOT in the “three ox spirit”
A．The progressing ox. B．The serving-the-people ox.
C．The pioneering ox. D．The persisting ox.
28．Why did Lu Xun choose the ox to use in his poem
A．Because the ox is weak. B．Because the ox is loving.
C．Because the ox is helpful. D．Because the ox is proud.
29．What are the people born in the Year of the Ox like
A．They always want to look for praise. B．They want to be the center of attention.
C．They are hardworking and dependable. D．They bully the weak and fear the strong.
参考答案：
1．C 2．A 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是节日对人们的重要意义。
1．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“Some of the festivals come from religious beliefs, such as Christmas.(有些节日来自宗教信仰，比如圣诞节。)”和“among Christians but has now become a public holiday for everyone around the world(在基督徒中，但现在已成为全世界每个人的公共节日)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“它在基督徒中产生”，划线词originated的意思是“产生”，和came into being意思相近，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段的“We also celebrate festivals because they are reasons to be reconnected with family and long-lost friends. Many people do not have the freedom to meet families and close friends at any time. Festivals and holidays give us the chance.(我们庆祝节日也因为这是与家人和失散已久的朋友重新联系的理由。许多人没有自由在任何时候与家人和亲密的朋友见面。节日和节假日给了我们机会。)”可知，节日把家人和朋友联系在一起是因为人们有了见彼此的机会，故选A。
3．推理判断题。根据第五段的“In a world where get-togethers and barbecues do not happen as much as they used to in decades past, in a world where no one borrow sugar from his or her neighbor any longer or bakes a cake when someone moves on to the block, festivals tie us together.(在一个聚会和烧烤不像过去几十年那样频繁的世界里，在一个没有人再向他或她的邻居借糖或当有人搬到街区时烤蛋糕的世界里，节日把我们联系在一起。)”可知，第五段表明我们不像过去那样有强烈的社区意识。故选B。
4．C 5．D 6．C 7．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。
4．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。
5．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．C 9．D 10．A 11．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国农历24节气中的第十八个节气霜降的时间和风俗等。
8．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“By the time of Shuangjiang,most of the harvesting work is already completed in northern China,and farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest.But in the south, the harvest is still on the go.(到了霜降，中国北方的大部分收割工作已经完成，农民们可以享受一段时间的休息。但在南方，收割仍on the go。)”中but可知，上下文有转折关系，上文说，北方农民完成大部分收割工作，可以享受一段时间的休息，但是下文中南方的收割工作仍on the go，根据转折关系可推知，on the go是指“仍在继续，尚未结束”，active表示“忙碌的，活跃的”，符合语境。故选C项。
9．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Keeping warm becomes a most important thing at this time of the year as the weather is getting colder.(在每年的这个时候，随着天气越来越冷，保暖成为了一件最重要的事情。)”和“The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones. Also, chicken or mutton soup is believed to be good for the sleep and advised for the diet.(中国人认为柿子不仅能御寒，还能强身健骨。此外，鸡肉或羊肉汤被认为对睡眠有好处，建议作为饮食。)”可知，本段主要介绍了在冬天来临之前一些保暖的方法。故选D项。
10．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The Chinese believe that persimmons could not only keep off the coldness, but strengthen the muscles and bones.(中国人认为柿子不仅能御寒，还能强身健骨。)”可知，在霜降，人们相信吃柿子可以驱寒。故选A项。
11．主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容,尤其最后一段的“Shuangjiang brings the frost and freezing wind,andautumn has come to an end.But for most Chinese, it is not necessarily a sad time because in winter, theyare able to have different but equally beautiful scenery.(霜降带来了霜和刺骨的寒风，秋天已经到了尽头。但对于大多数中国人来说，这也不是一个悲伤的时节，因为在冬天，他们可以欣赏到等同漂亮的不同美景。)”可知，本文主要讲述霜降的到来意味着秋天的结束和冬天的到来。在这个重要的节气，人们忙着收成，忙着为冬天做准备。由此可知”对秋天说再见的时刻”可以作为本文标题。故选B项。
12．B 13．D 14．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。英国的公共假日通常被称为银行假日，文中主要介绍了英国的公共假期情况。
12．细节理解题。根据表格下的第一段“When bank holidays fall on a weekend, the following Monday is usually a “substitute” holiday. For instance, 25 December 2022 is Sunday, so there will be a national substitute holiday for Christmas Day on Monday, 26 December 2022.(当公共假日正好是周末时，下一个星期一通常是“替代”假日。例如，2022年12月25日是星期天，因此将在2022年12月26日星期一作为圣诞节的全国性替代假日。)”可知，替代假日可以占用工作日更多的休息时间。故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March is a bank holiday, and so is Orangemen’s Day on 12 July which commemorates the Battle of Boyne.(在北爱尔兰，3月17日的圣帕特里克节是公共假日，7月12日的奥兰治人节也是为了纪念博因战役。) ”可知，圣帕特里克节和奥兰治人节是北爱尔兰特有的公共假期。故选D。
14．推理判断题。根据最后一段“There’s an old joke about this, that the United Kingdom, once called “the empire on which the sun never sets”, doesn’t need its own national day because it’s indirectly responsible for so many other countries’ national independence days.(关于这一点，有一个老笑话：曾经被称为“日不落帝国”的英国不需要自己的国庆日，因为它间接地为许多其他国家的国家独立日负责。) ”可推断，许多国家庆祝脱离英国独立。故选C。
15．C 16．B 17．D 18．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文围绕爱丁堡国际艺术节，讲述了节日的热闹场景，节日活动，及各种表演，由此来向世界各地人们展示爱丁堡国际艺术节节日风貌，从而吸引更多的游客前来参与节日，体验爱丁堡文化风情。
15．主旨大意题。由第一段中的“Suddenly one Sunday in August, the streets are filled with colour. A procession (队列) of bands and dancers makes its way slowly through the city. Every evening, crowds of people walk up to the top of the Royal Mile, looking forward to a show of military music. On every shop window and noticeboard, posters have appeared, promoting everything from poetry readings to children’s theatre, art exhibitions (展览) to concerts. (八月的一个星期天，街道突然变得五颜六色。一队乐队和舞蹈演员缓慢地穿过城市。每天晚上，成群结队的人走到皇家英里的顶端，期待着军乐表演。每家商店的橱窗和布告栏上都贴满了海报，宣传从诗歌朗诵到儿童戏剧、艺术展览到音乐会的一切)”可知，第一段主要讲爱丁堡国际艺术节的喜庆场面。故选C项。
16．细节理解题。由第二段中的“The Edinburgh Military Tattoo adds to the choice of entertainment, with its marching (游行) and military bands in Edinburgh Castle. (The Edinburgh Military Tattoo在爱丁堡城堡设有游行乐队和军乐队，增加了娱乐的选择)”可知，The Edinburgh Military Tattoo在爱丁堡城堡举行。故选B项。
17．细节理解题。由第三段中的“It gives people a first-class opportunity to see many works performed for the first time—several of which go on to successful performances elsewhere. (它为人们提供了一个一流的机会，让他们第一次看到许多作品的演出，其中一些作品将继续在其他地方进行成功的演出)”可知，Festival Fringe中的有些剧目是第一次演出。故选D项。
18．推理判断题。由第二段中的“The city turns into a huge arts centre, with its music, dance and exhibitions, all by world-famous artists. (这座城市变成了一个巨大的艺术中心，音乐、舞蹈和展览都是由世界著名艺术家创作的)”和最后一段“There is no more exciting place to be than in Edinburgh at festival time! (没有比爱丁堡节日更令人兴奋的地方了！)”可知，本文通过介绍爱丁堡国际艺术节来吸引游客，因此文章可能来自一个旅游指南。故选A项。
19．B 20．D 21．B 22．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了月饼的历史和其背后的含义，同时给出一些健康吃月饼的建议。
19．段落大意题。文章第二段“In Chinese culture, roundness symbolizes completeness and togetherness. The mooncake is not just a food. It’s a profound cultural tradition deep in Chinese people’s hearts, symbolizing a spiritual feeling. At Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes together with family, and present mooncakes to relatives or friends to express love and best wishes.（在中国文化中，圆形象征着圆满和团圆。月饼不仅仅是一种食物。它是中国人心中深厚的文化传统，象征着一种精神情感。在中秋节，人们与家人一起吃月饼，并向亲戚或朋友赠送月饼，以表达爱和美好的祝愿。）”可知第二段阐述了月饼不仅仅是食物，更是象征一种精神情感，是一种爱和祝愿表达的方式，故本段主要讲述了月饼背后的意义；故选B项。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第三段最后一句“It was not until the Ming Dynasty that the custom of eating these cookies during the Mid-Autumn Festival became popular. （直到明朝，中秋节吃这些甜饼的习俗才流行起来。）”可知直到明朝，月饼才变成流行的节日食物的；故选D项。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句“Chaoshan-style mooncakes are usually larger than other mooncakes with common fillings of red bean paste and potato paste.（潮汕式月饼通常比其他月饼大，常见的馅是红豆沙和土豆沙。）”可知潮汕式的月饼特征是比其他月饼在尺寸上要大；故选B项。
22．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Most mooncakes contain high amounts of sugar and oil, which are not healthy. To decrease the harmfulness that high fat and calories bring to our body, some foods are recommended to eat together with mooncakes, including tea, sour fruit like grapes, and wine. They help digest, and take away fat in our body. Also, do not eat too much at one time.（大多数月饼含有大量的糖和油，这是不健康的。为了减少高脂肪和高热量给我们的身体带来的危害，一些食物建议和月饼一起吃，包括茶，酸水果，如葡萄，和葡萄汁。它们有助于消化，带走我们体内的脂肪。此外，不要一次吃太多。）”可知最后一段提到有些食物可以和月饼一起吃，不仅有助于消化，而且可以带走我们体内的脂肪，故本段的目的是提供一些吃月饼的建议；故选C项。
23．B 24．C 25．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个在夏季庆祝的节日。
23．细节理解题。根据“Indigenous Festival”部分关键句“SSIF has partnered with BMO to provide Education Days for students to learn together about indigenous history.”（SSIF与BMO合作，为学生提供教育日，共同学习当地的历史。）可知，SSIF与BMO合作，为学生提供教育日，让学生学习当地的历史，由此可知，SSIF关注的是学生。故选B项。
24．细节理解题。根据“Bluegrass Festival”部分关键句“Just 45 minutes from the heart of downtown Edmonton is the town of Stony Plain that works hard to keep ties to its agricultural background, and here you’ll see old-styled lamp posts and historical wall paintings with a long history everywhere.”（距离埃德蒙顿市中心只有45分钟的路程，这是一座史东尼平原小镇，它努力保持与农业背景的联系，在这里你可以看到各处古老的路灯柱和历史悠久的壁画。）可知，Stony Plain努力保持与农业背景的联系，由此可知，Stony Plain深深植根于农业。故选C项。
25．推理判断题。根据“Cowboy Festival”部分关键句“You like poetry, music, art and cowboys Then you can’t miss it.”（你喜欢诗歌、音乐、艺术和牛仔吗？那你就不能错过它。）可知，如果你喜欢诗歌，就不能错过Cowboy Festival，由此可知，如果你是诗歌爱好者，你最感兴趣的节日是Cowboy Festival。故选A项。
26．C 27．A 28．B 29．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了“三牛精神”及牛在中国传统文化中的象征意义。
26．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The ‘three ox spirit’ (三牛精神) first appeared in President Xi Jinping’s speech at a New Year’s gathering last December.(去年12月，‘三牛精神’首次出现在一次新年聚会上习近平主席的讲话中)”及“On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year(2月18日，新年第一个工作日)”可知，2021年2月18日是新年的第一个工作日，所以去年12月是指2020年。故选C项。
27．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“On Feb 18, the first working day of the new year, Hua Chunying, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, explained it on the social media to encourage people with the “three ox spirit” — the serving-the-people ox, the pioneering ox, the persisting ox.(2月18日，新年第一个工作日，外交部发言人华春莹在社交媒体上对此进行解释，以鼓励有‘三牛精神’的人——为人民服务的牛、开拓的牛、坚持的牛来鼓励人们)”可知，“三牛精神”不包含A项“进步的牛”。故选A项。
28．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“A poem by Lu Xun (1881-1936) — “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children (横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛)” fully expresses the poet’s love to our country and the people.(鲁迅（1881-1936）的一首诗——横眉冷对千夫指，俯首甘为孺子牛，充分表达了诗人对国家和人民的爱)”可知，鲁迅在诗中提到牛来表达对国家和人民的爱，是因为牛是充满爱意的。故选B项。
29．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“So naturally, those who were born in the Year of the Ox are often expected to be hardworking and dependable.(因此自然地，牛年出生的人通常被认为是勤劳可靠的)”可知，牛年出生的人勤劳且可靠。故选C项。