2023年高三高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——改编自Weddings are expensive affairs 婚礼是一件昂贵的事情（含答案）
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23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——婚礼是一件昂贵的事情
——改编自Weddings are expensive affairs
Weddings are known for being costly, and this is not new information. Most people usually think about the financial cost to those paying for the wedding rather than those attending. However, attending a wedding can also be expensive for guests.
One of the main expenses that guests have to consider is the cost of getting there. Even if the distance is not significant, transportation or hotel costs can add up quickly. If the wedding is in an exotic location, it may seem even more special, but traveling long distances may deter some guests from attending.
Another expense that guests often face is finding the perfect gift. In some cultures, asking for money as a wedding gift is not acceptable, and the bride and groom may provide a list of items to choose from. Choosing the right gift may be difficult, and giving too little might cause offense while giving too much could put you out of pocket. Moreover, guests do not want to be outdone by their friends in terms of gift-giving.
Lastly, guests do not want to leave a wedding with regrets about how much they spent. Seeing as they may have travelled far and given what they believe to be a good gift, poor food quality or execution, or a bad overall experience can result in resentment. It is essential only to give what you can afford so that you can fully enjoy the day without financial worries.
Although weddings can be costly for everyone involved, people should recognize the cost for guests as well. However, this day should focus on celebrating love and not just the costs.
【重点词汇】
1. Weddings ['w d z] n. 婚礼
2. Costly ['k stli] adj. 昂贵的
3. Financial [fa n n l] adj. 财务的
4. Attending [ t nd ] v. 参加，到场
5. Expenses [ k'sp ns z] n. 费用，开支
6. Consider [k n'sid r] v. 考虑
7. Transportation [ tr nsp te n] n. 运输，交通
8. Hotel [h 't l] n. 旅馆，酒店
9. Exotic [ g'z t k] adj. 异国风情的
10. Location [l ke n] n. 地点，位置
11. Deter [d 't ] v. 阻止，威慑
12. Guests [ɡ sts] n. 客人，宾客
13. Gift [ɡ ft] n. 礼物
14. Cultures ['k lt z] n. 文化
15. Money ['m ni] n. 钱，币
16. Acceptable [ k's pt bl] adj. 可接受的
17. Bride [bra d] n. 新娘
18. Groom [ɡru m] n. 新郎
19. List [l st] n. 列表，清单
20. Difficult ['d f k lt] adj. 困难的
21. Offense [ f ns] n. 冒犯，得罪
22. Outdone [a t'd n] v. 赶超，超越
23. Gift-giving [g ft g v ] n. 礼品赠送
24. Regrets [r 'ɡr ts] n. 后悔，遗憾
25. Travelled ['tr vld] v. 出游，旅行
26. Good gift [ɡ d ɡ ft] 好礼物
27. Poor [p r] adj. 差劲的
28. Food quality [fu d kw l ti] 食品质量
29. Execution [ ks 'kju ( )n] n. 执行，实施
30. Resentment [r zentm nt] n. 怨恨，不满
31. Essential [ 's n l] adj. 必要的
32. Afford [ f rd] v. 经济承担，负担得起
33. Enjoy [ n d ] v. 享受
34. Celebrating ['s l bre t ] v. 庆祝，庆典
35. Love [l v] n. 爱
36. Information [ nf me n] n. 信息，资料
37. People ['pip l] n. 人们
38. Main [me n] adj. 主要的
39. Significant [s ɡ'n f k nt] adj. 重要的，有意义的
40. Perfect ['p f kt] adj. 完美的
41. Choose [t u z] v. 选择
42. Cause [k :z] n. 原因，起因
43. Pocket ['p k t] n. 口袋
44. Moreover [m r v (r)] adv. 此外
45. Terms [t mz] n. 条件，期限
46. Experience [ ks'p r ns] n. 经历，体验
【阅读理解练习题】
1. What do people usually think about when considering the cost of a wedding
A. how expensive it is for guests to attend
B. the cost of catering and decorations
C. the cost of the bride's dress
D. how expensive it is for the couple paying for the wedding
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文章第一句话说到，婚礼以高昂的成本著称，但大多数人通常考虑支付婚礼费用的而不是参加婚礼的人。因此选D。
2. What is one factor that may deter some guests from attending a wedding
A. The bride and groom's unpopularity.
B. The location being too close to the guest's home.
C. A long distance that must be traveled.
D. Poor food quality at the reception.
答案：C 难度：简单 解析：文中第二段提到，“即使距离不远，交通或住宿成本很快就会叠加起来。如果婚礼在异国他乡举行，那么出行的花费就更严重了，因为孤注一掷的旅游也许会让一些宾客退缩。”故选C。
3. What might happen if a guest gives too little as a wedding gift
A. They will receive a bad gift in return.
B. They will be outdone by their friends.
C. They will be asked to leave the wedding early.
D. They will be praised for their thoughtfulness.
答案：B 难度：简单 解析：文中提到，送的礼太少可能会引起不满。客人想要表现得不输给朋友，因此在礼品上斤斤计较。选B。
4. Why might guests feel resentful after attending a wedding
A. The wedding was held in an exotic location.
B. Guests gave too much money as a wedding gift.
C. The bride and groom were not popular.
D. The food or overall experience was poor.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文中提到节日的糟糕体验可能导致宾客反感。如果食物质量不好或者仪式执行不善，则可能会让宾客留下怨恨。因此选D。
5. According to the passage, what should guests do to fully enjoy the day without financial worries
A. Give what they can afford as a wedding gift.
B. Only attend weddings that are close to their home.
C. Refuse to pay for transportation or hotel costs.
D. Bring their own food to the reception.
答案：A 难度：简单 解析：根据全文最后一句话“然而，重点应该是庆祝爱而不仅仅是费用”，所以希望宾客不想因经济压力影响自己那得多给适量的礼物直接享受这天。因此选A。
6. What is the author's opinion about weddings in general
A. They are worth the cost for everyone involved.
B. The cost of a wedding should only be considered by the couple getting married.
C. Weddings are a waste of money and should be avoided.
D. While weddings can be costly, they should focus on celebrating love rather than just the costs.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：最后一段提到，重点是庆祝爱而不仅仅是费用，所以选D。
7. What is one cultural difference mentioned in the passage regarding wedding gifts
A. some cultures prefer to give money as a gift.
B. Some cultures prefer to give handmade gifts.
C. Some cultures do not exchange gifts at weddings.
D. Some cultures expect very expensive gifts.
答案：A 难度：简单 解析：第二段中提到，“在某些文化中，要求索要现金作为婚礼礼物是不可接受的，新娘和新郎可能会提供一个礼品清单供您选择”。因此选A。
8. What type of guests might experiencing financial difficulties attending a wedding
A. Guests who live close to the venue.
B. Guests from exotic locations.
C. Guests who are wealthy.
D. Guests who are on a tight budget.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文章多次强调，宾客可能面临高额费用，例如交通和住宿成本。留给人们特别是囊中羞涩者更大的压力，故选D。
【全文逐句对照翻译】
众所周知，婚礼耗资巨大，这并不是什么新鲜事。
Weddings are known for being costly, and this is not new information.
大多数人通常考虑的是出资人的经济成本，而不是参加婚礼的人。
Most people usually think about the financial cost to those paying for the wedding rather than those attending.
然而，参加婚礼对客人来说也很昂贵。
However, attending a wedding can also be expensive for guests.
客人必须考虑的主要费用之一是到达目的地的费用。
One of the main expenses that guests have to consider is the cost of getting there.
即使距离不太远，交通或酒店费用也会很快增加。
Even if the distance is not significant, transportation or hotel costs can add up quickly.
如果婚礼在异国他乡举行，可能会显得更特别，但长途旅行可能会让一些客人望而却步。
If the wedding is in an exotic location, it may seem even more special, but traveling long distances may deter some guests from attending.
客人们经常面临的另一项开支是寻找完美的礼物。
Another expense that guests often face is finding the perfect gift.
在某些文化中，要钱作为结婚礼物是不被接受的，新娘和新郎可能会提供一个清单供选择。
In some cultures, asking for money as a wedding gift is not acceptable, and the bride and groom may provide a list of items to choose from.
选择合适的礼物可能很困难，送得太少可能会冒犯别人，而送得太多可能会让你赔钱。
Choosing the right gift may be difficult, and giving too little might cause offense while giving too much could put you out of pocket.
此外，客人不希望他们的朋友在送礼方面超过他们。
Moreover, guests do not want to be outdone by their friends in terms of gift-giving.
最后，客人不希望在离开婚礼时对自己花了多少钱感到后悔。
Lastly, guests do not want to leave a wedding with regrets about how much they spent.
鉴于他们可能远道而来，送出了他们认为是好的礼物，糟糕的食物质量或执行，或者糟糕的整体体验都会导致怨恨。
Seeing as they may have travelled far and given what they believe to be a good gift, poor food quality or execution, or a bad overall experience can result in resentment.
重要的是，只付出你能负担得起的，这样你就可以充分享受这一天，而不用担心经济问题。
It is essential only to give what you can afford so that you can fully enjoy the day without financial worries.
虽然婚礼对每个人来说都是昂贵的，但人们也应该意识到客人的成本。
Although weddings can be costly for everyone involved, people should recognize the cost for guests as well.
然而，这一天应该专注于庆祝爱，而不仅仅是成本。
However, this day should focus on celebrating love and not just the costs.
——改编自Weddings are expensive affairs
Weddings are known for being costly, and this is not new information. Most people usually think about the financial cost to those paying for the wedding rather than those attending. However, attending a wedding can also be expensive for guests.
One of the main expenses that guests have to consider is the cost of getting there. Even if the distance is not significant, transportation or hotel costs can add up quickly. If the wedding is in an exotic location, it may seem even more special, but traveling long distances may deter some guests from attending.
Another expense that guests often face is finding the perfect gift. In some cultures, asking for money as a wedding gift is not acceptable, and the bride and groom may provide a list of items to choose from. Choosing the right gift may be difficult, and giving too little might cause offense while giving too much could put you out of pocket. Moreover, guests do not want to be outdone by their friends in terms of gift-giving.
Lastly, guests do not want to leave a wedding with regrets about how much they spent. Seeing as they may have travelled far and given what they believe to be a good gift, poor food quality or execution, or a bad overall experience can result in resentment. It is essential only to give what you can afford so that you can fully enjoy the day without financial worries.
Although weddings can be costly for everyone involved, people should recognize the cost for guests as well. However, this day should focus on celebrating love and not just the costs.
【重点词汇】
1. Weddings ['w d z] n. 婚礼
2. Costly ['k stli] adj. 昂贵的
3. Financial [fa n n l] adj. 财务的
4. Attending [ t nd ] v. 参加，到场
5. Expenses [ k'sp ns z] n. 费用，开支
6. Consider [k n'sid r] v. 考虑
7. Transportation [ tr nsp te n] n. 运输，交通
8. Hotel [h 't l] n. 旅馆，酒店
9. Exotic [ g'z t k] adj. 异国风情的
10. Location [l ke n] n. 地点，位置
11. Deter [d 't ] v. 阻止，威慑
12. Guests [ɡ sts] n. 客人，宾客
13. Gift [ɡ ft] n. 礼物
14. Cultures ['k lt z] n. 文化
15. Money ['m ni] n. 钱，币
16. Acceptable [ k's pt bl] adj. 可接受的
17. Bride [bra d] n. 新娘
18. Groom [ɡru m] n. 新郎
19. List [l st] n. 列表，清单
20. Difficult ['d f k lt] adj. 困难的
21. Offense [ f ns] n. 冒犯，得罪
22. Outdone [a t'd n] v. 赶超，超越
23. Gift-giving [g ft g v ] n. 礼品赠送
24. Regrets [r 'ɡr ts] n. 后悔，遗憾
25. Travelled ['tr vld] v. 出游，旅行
26. Good gift [ɡ d ɡ ft] 好礼物
27. Poor [p r] adj. 差劲的
28. Food quality [fu d kw l ti] 食品质量
29. Execution [ ks 'kju ( )n] n. 执行，实施
30. Resentment [r zentm nt] n. 怨恨，不满
31. Essential [ 's n l] adj. 必要的
32. Afford [ f rd] v. 经济承担，负担得起
33. Enjoy [ n d ] v. 享受
34. Celebrating ['s l bre t ] v. 庆祝，庆典
35. Love [l v] n. 爱
36. Information [ nf me n] n. 信息，资料
37. People ['pip l] n. 人们
38. Main [me n] adj. 主要的
39. Significant [s ɡ'n f k nt] adj. 重要的，有意义的
40. Perfect ['p f kt] adj. 完美的
41. Choose [t u z] v. 选择
42. Cause [k :z] n. 原因，起因
43. Pocket ['p k t] n. 口袋
44. Moreover [m r v (r)] adv. 此外
45. Terms [t mz] n. 条件，期限
46. Experience [ ks'p r ns] n. 经历，体验
【阅读理解练习题】
1. What do people usually think about when considering the cost of a wedding
A. how expensive it is for guests to attend
B. the cost of catering and decorations
C. the cost of the bride's dress
D. how expensive it is for the couple paying for the wedding
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文章第一句话说到，婚礼以高昂的成本著称，但大多数人通常考虑支付婚礼费用的而不是参加婚礼的人。因此选D。
2. What is one factor that may deter some guests from attending a wedding
A. The bride and groom's unpopularity.
B. The location being too close to the guest's home.
C. A long distance that must be traveled.
D. Poor food quality at the reception.
答案：C 难度：简单 解析：文中第二段提到，“即使距离不远，交通或住宿成本很快就会叠加起来。如果婚礼在异国他乡举行，那么出行的花费就更严重了，因为孤注一掷的旅游也许会让一些宾客退缩。”故选C。
3. What might happen if a guest gives too little as a wedding gift
A. They will receive a bad gift in return.
B. They will be outdone by their friends.
C. They will be asked to leave the wedding early.
D. They will be praised for their thoughtfulness.
答案：B 难度：简单 解析：文中提到，送的礼太少可能会引起不满。客人想要表现得不输给朋友，因此在礼品上斤斤计较。选B。
4. Why might guests feel resentful after attending a wedding
A. The wedding was held in an exotic location.
B. Guests gave too much money as a wedding gift.
C. The bride and groom were not popular.
D. The food or overall experience was poor.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文中提到节日的糟糕体验可能导致宾客反感。如果食物质量不好或者仪式执行不善，则可能会让宾客留下怨恨。因此选D。
5. According to the passage, what should guests do to fully enjoy the day without financial worries
A. Give what they can afford as a wedding gift.
B. Only attend weddings that are close to their home.
C. Refuse to pay for transportation or hotel costs.
D. Bring their own food to the reception.
答案：A 难度：简单 解析：根据全文最后一句话“然而，重点应该是庆祝爱而不仅仅是费用”，所以希望宾客不想因经济压力影响自己那得多给适量的礼物直接享受这天。因此选A。
6. What is the author's opinion about weddings in general
A. They are worth the cost for everyone involved.
B. The cost of a wedding should only be considered by the couple getting married.
C. Weddings are a waste of money and should be avoided.
D. While weddings can be costly, they should focus on celebrating love rather than just the costs.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：最后一段提到，重点是庆祝爱而不仅仅是费用，所以选D。
7. What is one cultural difference mentioned in the passage regarding wedding gifts
A. some cultures prefer to give money as a gift.
B. Some cultures prefer to give handmade gifts.
C. Some cultures do not exchange gifts at weddings.
D. Some cultures expect very expensive gifts.
答案：A 难度：简单 解析：第二段中提到，“在某些文化中，要求索要现金作为婚礼礼物是不可接受的，新娘和新郎可能会提供一个礼品清单供您选择”。因此选A。
8. What type of guests might experiencing financial difficulties attending a wedding
A. Guests who live close to the venue.
B. Guests from exotic locations.
C. Guests who are wealthy.
D. Guests who are on a tight budget.
答案：D 难度：简单 解析：文章多次强调，宾客可能面临高额费用，例如交通和住宿成本。留给人们特别是囊中羞涩者更大的压力，故选D。
【全文逐句对照翻译】
众所周知，婚礼耗资巨大，这并不是什么新鲜事。
Weddings are known for being costly, and this is not new information.
大多数人通常考虑的是出资人的经济成本，而不是参加婚礼的人。
Most people usually think about the financial cost to those paying for the wedding rather than those attending.
然而，参加婚礼对客人来说也很昂贵。
However, attending a wedding can also be expensive for guests.
客人必须考虑的主要费用之一是到达目的地的费用。
One of the main expenses that guests have to consider is the cost of getting there.
即使距离不太远，交通或酒店费用也会很快增加。
Even if the distance is not significant, transportation or hotel costs can add up quickly.
如果婚礼在异国他乡举行，可能会显得更特别，但长途旅行可能会让一些客人望而却步。
If the wedding is in an exotic location, it may seem even more special, but traveling long distances may deter some guests from attending.
客人们经常面临的另一项开支是寻找完美的礼物。
Another expense that guests often face is finding the perfect gift.
在某些文化中，要钱作为结婚礼物是不被接受的，新娘和新郎可能会提供一个清单供选择。
In some cultures, asking for money as a wedding gift is not acceptable, and the bride and groom may provide a list of items to choose from.
选择合适的礼物可能很困难，送得太少可能会冒犯别人，而送得太多可能会让你赔钱。
Choosing the right gift may be difficult, and giving too little might cause offense while giving too much could put you out of pocket.
此外，客人不希望他们的朋友在送礼方面超过他们。
Moreover, guests do not want to be outdone by their friends in terms of gift-giving.
最后，客人不希望在离开婚礼时对自己花了多少钱感到后悔。
Lastly, guests do not want to leave a wedding with regrets about how much they spent.
鉴于他们可能远道而来，送出了他们认为是好的礼物，糟糕的食物质量或执行，或者糟糕的整体体验都会导致怨恨。
Seeing as they may have travelled far and given what they believe to be a good gift, poor food quality or execution, or a bad overall experience can result in resentment.
重要的是，只付出你能负担得起的，这样你就可以充分享受这一天，而不用担心经济问题。
It is essential only to give what you can afford so that you can fully enjoy the day without financial worries.
虽然婚礼对每个人来说都是昂贵的，但人们也应该意识到客人的成本。
Although weddings can be costly for everyone involved, people should recognize the cost for guests as well.
然而，这一天应该专注于庆祝爱，而不仅仅是成本。
However, this day should focus on celebrating love and not just the costs.