UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
When you put down your pens at the end of college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end.Forget your studies for a while.It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation.You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a party to mark their graduation.It is to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women.After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job.It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
At the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn.Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, crowning of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends.In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure boat.But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.Students make a lot of efforts to decorate the gym to make the event special.The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party.But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to say good-bye.
If you like the idea of a party, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了西方国家的高中生是如何举行毕业派对庆祝毕业的。
1．What's the writer's purpose in writing this passage
A．To tell an interesting experience of high school students.
B．To tell how the western students spend the last days of high school.
C．To tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation.
D．To introduce several ways of the western students' killing time.
解析：选C 写作目的题。根据第三段第一句以及下文提到的毕业派对的着装、庆祝活动、庆祝地点、参加庆祝的人等可知，作者写这篇文章是讲述西方国家的高中学生庆祝毕业的方式。
2．What does the party mean for western high school students that are about to graduate
A．They have finished high school and will go to college.
B．These teenagers can find a job to support themselves.
C．They have grown up and need friends' help.
D．They are adults and will not depend on parents.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，对于西方国家即将毕业的高中生来说，毕业派对意味着他们已成年，不会再依赖父母。
3．What does the underlined word “mark” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Remember. B．Celebrate.
C．Sign. D．Show.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句并结合画线词前的“have a party”可知，高中生往往举行派对来庆祝他们毕业。由此可以猜测，mark意为“庆祝”。
4．From the fourth paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A．the party is very interesting
B．girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours
C．boys wear as usual to attend the party
D．graduates pay much attention to the party
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，在毕业派对上，男孩女孩都着装正式。由此推断，毕业生对派对非常重视。
Ⅱ.完形填空
When my father was celebrating a milestone birthday, I pulled together a surprise gift that he would never forget.
As he was __1__ 60, I had a fun idea: What if I could get the __2___ people had of him, put each one into an envelope — 60 in total — and have him open them, one by one, on his birthday So I wrote an e-mail to family and friends, __3__ my idea.
I sent the e-mail and waited.And then the __4__ started coming in and I was very, very __5__.There were so many memories, and they were all so lovely.They came from the 50s, 60s, 70s, from every decade between now and the day my dad was __6__.They came from my mother, my siblings, my grandma, my dad's friends from high school, his sister, my dad's first boss, a colleague at his first __7__， from people who hadn't seen my dad in 40 years, from people I myself hadn't even informed.They __8__ them and handwrote them.They mailed them and e-mailed them.
The night before Dad's birthday, my sister and I __9__ up late, putting everything together with some __10__.The next morning, after breakfast and __11__ and cake, we gave the pile of envelopes to him.“Just one more thing for you，” we said.
It took him a long time to open them and __12__.Each one was a brief ticket to another time, a leap backward over years and decades.There was a lot of laughter and a few __13__， too.
I was kind of __14__ when the project was over because it was great fun to collect these memories.It gave me a different __15__ of dad.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在父亲60岁生日时给了父亲一个特别的礼物——认识父亲的人对父亲的回忆。
1．A.growing B．passing
C．approaching D．aging
解析：选C 此处指父亲接近(approach)60岁了，作者在想礼物的事。
2．A.impressions B．memories
C．descriptions D．ideas
解析：选B 由下文的“There were so many memories, and they were all so lovely.”可知，作者想要收集人们对父亲的记忆(memory)。
3．A.explaining B．admitting
C．exchanging D．providing
解析：选A 由上文语境可知，作者给家人和朋友写电子邮件就是为了和别人解释(explain)自己的想法。
4．A.answers B．replies
C．surveys D．reactions
解析：选B 由上文语境和常识可知，作者给家人和朋友写电子邮件，解释自己的想法，之后就是等待回复(reply)了。
5．A.embarrassed B．bored
C．exhausted D．surprised
解析：选D 由下文的“There were so many memories, and they were all so lovely.”可知，看到回复，作者发现有很多可爱的回忆，这一点让作者感到惊讶(surprised)。
6．A.born B．married
C．retired D．employed
解析：选A 由下文内容可知，回忆来自妈妈、奶奶、爸爸高中时的朋友、第一份工作的老板等，说明这些回忆包含了爸爸从出生(born)到现在的事情。
7．A.interview B．job
C．employment D．meeting
解析：选B 由上文的“a colleague”可知，此处指第一份工作(job)。
8．A.wrote B．sent
C．revised D．typed
解析：选D 由下文的“and handwrote them”以及“mailed them and e-mailed them”可知，and表并列，前后内容相对，typed 和handwrote为两种写信的方式。
9．A.got B．stayed
C．woke D．brought
解析：选B 由上文的“The night before Dad's birthday”可知，爸爸生日的前一天晚上，作者和妹妹熬夜给爸爸准备生日礼物。stay up late(熬夜)是固定搭配。
10．A.envelopes B．souvenirs
C．documents D．containers
解析：选A 由下文的“we gave the pile of envelopes to him”可知，作者和妹妹用信封(envelope)装给爸爸的礼物。
11．A.ceremonies B．events
C．enjoyment D．presents
解析：选D 由上文语境和常识可知，第二天早上是爸爸的生日，过生日应该送礼物(present)，吃蛋糕。
12．A.cover B．remember
C．believe D．read
解析：选D 由上文语境可知，作者和妹妹送了父亲一堆信封，父亲打开信封，接下来就是读(read)信。
13．A.jokes B．songs
C．tears D．poems
解析：选C 由上文的“There was a lot of laughter”可知，有欢笑就会有泪水(tears)。
14．A.tired B．sad
C．disappointed D．fascinated
解析：选B 由本处语境可知，作者认为收集爸爸的记忆很有趣，但当项目结束时，就意味着收集爸爸的记忆的工作也结束了，作者就感觉难过(sad)。
15．A.picture B．permission
C．summary D．conclusion
解析：选A 由上文语境可知，作者想收集他人对爸爸的记忆，做成礼物送给爸爸，在此过程中，作者看着这些有关爸爸的记忆，其实脑海中也形成了有关爸爸的不一样的形象(picture)，即对爸爸有了不同认识。
Ⅲ.语法填空
The Duanwu Festival，__1__ (know) as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a major traditional Chinese festival, which __2__ (celebrate) on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.It enjoys higher popularity in __3__ (south) areas, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
__4__ is said that this traditional Chinese festival is to remember Qu Yuan, __5__ was a poet of Chu State and ended his life in Miluo River.The people of Chu State __6__ (respect) Qu Yuan very much.When they heard that Qu Yuan died in the river, they rowed the boats fast for Qu Yuan's body.So the dragon boat race has been __7__ essential part of the festival.In addition, they threw zongzi into Miluo River to stop fish from __8__ (eat) his body.Then zongzi became the __9__ (important) food for the festival.
At this festival, adults drink realgar (雄黄) wine and children wear sachet (香囊) __10__ health and happiness.People usually say “Wish you safety and good health” to each other instead of “Wish you a happy Dragon Boat Festival”．
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统节日——端午节的由来和庆祝方式。
1．known 考查过去分词。be known as“作为……而为人所知”。句子主语the Duanwu Festival与know之间是逻辑上的被动关系，因此用过去分词短语作后置定语。
2．is celebrated 考查时态和语态。句子叙述的是客观事实，用一般现在时；定语从句中，which指代的是先行词a major traditional Chinese festival，与celebrate之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，用被动语态。故填is celebrated。
3．southern 考查形容词。句意：它在江苏、浙江、广东、福建等南方地区更受欢迎。修饰名词areas，应用形容词形式。故填southern。
4．It 考查it作形式主语。此处It is said that ...句型，it是形式主语，真正的主语是that从句。故填It。
5．who 考查定语从句关系词。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为Qu Yuan，指人，在从句中作主语。故填who。
6．respected 考查时态。根据“the people of Chu State”可知，句子叙述的是过去的事情，应用一般过去时。故填respected。
7．an 考查冠词。句意：因此，赛龙舟已经成为这个节日必不可少的一部分。a part of“……的一部分”；essential的发音以元音音素开头，因此用不定冠词an。
8．eating 考查动名词。stop sb.from doing ...“阻止某人做……”，from后面接动名词形式作介词宾语。故填eating。
9．most important 考查形容词最高级。句意：于是粽子成了这个节日最重要的食物。根据句意及空前的“the”可知，此处应用最高级形式。故填most important。
10．for 考查介词。句意：在这个节日里，大人喝雄黄酒，孩子们戴香包，为了健康快乐。此处用介词for表示目的，意为“为了……”。故填for。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
When you put down your pens at the end of college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end.Forget your studies for a while.It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation.You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a party to mark their graduation.It is to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women.After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job.It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
At the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn.Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, crowning of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends.In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure boat.But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.Students make a lot of efforts to decorate the gym to make the event special.The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party.But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to say good-bye.
If you like the idea of a party, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your graduation
1．What's the writer's purpose in writing this passage
A．To tell an interesting experience of high school students.
B．To tell how the western students spend the last days of high school.
C．To tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation.
D．To introduce several ways of the western students' killing time.
2．What does the party mean for western high school students that are about to graduate
A．They have finished high school and will go to college.
B．These teenagers can find a job to support themselves.
C．They have grown up and need friends' help.
D．They are adults and will not depend on parents.
3．What does the underlined word “mark” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Remember. B．Celebrate.
C．Sign. D．Show.
4．From the fourth paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A．the party is very interesting
B．girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours
C．boys wear as usual to attend the party
D．graduates pay much attention to the party
Ⅱ.完形填空
When my father was celebrating a milestone birthday, I pulled together a surprise gift that he would never forget.
As he was __1__ 60, I had a fun idea: What if I could get the __2___ people had of him, put each one into an envelope — 60 in total — and have him open them, one by one, on his birthday So I wrote an e-mail to family and friends, __3__ my idea.
I sent the e-mail and waited.And then the __4__ started coming in and I was very, very __5__.There were so many memories, and they were all so lovely.They came from the 50s, 60s, 70s, from every decade between now and the day my dad was __6__.They came from my mother, my siblings, my grandma, my dad's friends from high school, his sister, my dad's first boss, a colleague at his first __7__， from people who hadn't seen my dad in 40 years, from people I myself hadn't even informed.They __8__ them and handwrote them.They mailed them and e-mailed them.
The night before Dad's birthday, my sister and I __9__ up late, putting everything together with some __10__.The next morning, after breakfast and __11__ and cake, we gave the pile of envelopes to him.“Just one more thing for you，” we said.
It took him a long time to open them and __12__.Each one was a brief ticket to another time, a leap backward over years and decades.There was a lot of laughter and a few __13__， too.
I was kind of __14__ when the project was over because it was great fun to collect these memories.It gave me a different __15__ of dad.
1．A.growing B．passing
C．approaching D．aging
2．A.impressions B．memories
C．descriptions D．ideas
3．A.explaining B．admitting
C．exchanging D．providing
4．A.answers B．replies
C．surveys D．reactions
5．A.embarrassed B．bored
C．exhausted D．surprised
6．A.born B．married
C．retired D．employed
7．A.interview B．job
C．employment D．meeting
8．A.wrote B．sent
C．revised D．typed
9．A.got B．stayed
C．woke D．brought
10．A.envelopes B．souvenirs
C．documents D．containers
11．A.ceremonies B．events
C．enjoyment D．presents
12．A.cover B．remember
C．believe D．read
13．A.jokes B．songs
C．tears D．poems
14．A.tired B．sad
C．disappointed D．fascinated
15．A.picture B．permission
C．summary D．conclusion
Ⅲ.语法填空
The Duanwu Festival，__1__ (know) as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a major traditional Chinese festival, which __2__ (celebrate) on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.It enjoys higher popularity in __3__ (south) areas, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
__4__ is said that this traditional Chinese festival is to remember Qu Yuan, __5__ was a poet of Chu State and ended his life in Miluo River.The people of Chu State __6__ (respect) Qu Yuan very much.When they heard that Qu Yuan died in the river, they rowed the boats fast for Qu Yuan's body.So the dragon boat race has been __7__ essential part of the festival.In addition, they threw zongzi into Miluo River to stop fish from __8__ (eat) his body.Then zongzi became the __9__ (important) food for the festival.
At this festival, adults drink realgar (雄黄) wine and children wear sachet (香囊) __10__ health and happiness.People usually say “Wish you safety and good health” to each other instead of “Wish you a happy Dragon Boat Festival”．UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三） 语言技能应用练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A Whale of a Time
The annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, kicks off today.The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is well-known for whale watching.It is one of the best locations in the world to witness the migration of southern fight whales.The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts upward of 130,000 visitors.
Hermanus also takes pride in the world's only “Whale Crier”．His job is to go around and herald the whereabouts of whales to everyone — with his horn.Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting — as close as a few meters from shore!
The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available.The seaside environment, with the mountains as a backdrop, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival's musical performances and fantastic seafood.For those who desire more adventure, there's open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges.And there are other festivities and entertainment for kids.With something for everyone, what more could ask for
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了南非赫曼努斯一年一度的鲸鱼节以及这个节日中的特色活动。
1．What's the main attraction of the whale festival in Hermanus
A．Whale criers. B．Coastal landscape.
C．Whale watching. D．Migration of fish.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句及最后一段的“The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival”可知，赫曼努斯的鲸鱼节最吸引人的地方是赏鲸。
2．What does the underlined word “herald” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Prove. B．Signal.
C．Choose. D．Arrange.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，报鲸人应该是四处走动，用号角告知每个人鲸鱼出现的地方。故画线词与B项意思接近。
3．What might an adventure lover prefer
A．A night run. B．Fantastic seafood.
C．Musical performance. D．Seaside environment.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For those who desire more adventure, there's open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges.”可知，冒险爱好者可能会喜欢夜间跑步。
B
There are one to two billion mothers around the world caring for children and other people every day of the year.Hopefully they feel appreciated every day, but Mother's Day is a good yearly reminder to say thanks to the moms and other special carers who help us be our best.
In the US, the first modern Mother's Day was in 1908 and was the idea of Anna Jarvis, the daughter of one of the earlier anti-war campaigners.The white carnation (康乃馨) — often regarded as the flower symbol of Mother's Day — was the favourite flower of Ms Jarvis's mother, Ann Jarvis, who had nursed soldiers in the Civil War.The US President Woodrow Wilson announced the second Sunday in May of 1914 to be America's first official Mother's Day.
Australia first officially celebrated Mother's Day in 1924.Sydney woman Janet Heyden began the tradition because she wanted to help the lonely, elderly mothers at a hospital she visited.Ms Heyden asked schools and businesses to contribute gifts to the women at the hospital, many of whom had lost their husbands and sons in World War Ⅰ or had never been wives or mothers because of the war.Mother's Day in Australia is the second Sunday of May.It's not an official holiday but many families have their own traditions of visiting or calling their mothers, giving gifts or going out for lunch together.
There are many different dates for modern mother's days around the world.Most Arab countries celebrate on March 21st. Russia celebrates on International Women's Day on March 8th. In Thailand, the day is celebrated in August on Queen Sirikit's birthday.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国和澳大利亚的母亲节的由来以及其他国家母亲节的不同庆祝时间。
4．What does the author think of Mother's Day
A．Political. B．Necessary.
C．Indifferent. D．Meaningless.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“but Mother's Day is a good yearly reminder to say thanks to the moms and other special carers who help us be our best”可知，作者认为庆祝母亲节是很有必要的。
5．Who was the starter of American modern Mother's Day
A．Woodrow Wilson. B．Ann Jarvis.
C．Anna Jarvis. D．Janet Heyden.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the US, the first modern Mother's Day was in 1908 and was the idea of Anna Jarvis”可知，Anna Jarvis 开创了美国的现代母亲节。
6．What was Janet Heyden's original purpose of beginning the tradition
A．To remind people to go back home for lunch together.
B．To remind people to visit or call one's own mothers.
C．To remind people to give the white carnation to mothers.
D．To help the suffering women in hospital.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Janet Heyden庆祝母亲节的初衷是为了帮助那些在医院里受苦的女人们。
7．What can we learn about today's Mother's Day from the text
A．It is not an official festival in the US.
B．It will be an international festival soon.
C．It is rooted in wars in the US and Australia.
D．It is celebrated at the same date in Arab and western countries.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“the daughter of one of the earlier anti-war campaigners”以及“Ann Jarvis, who had nursed soldiers in the Civil War”和第三段中的“... many of whom had lost their husbands and sons in World War Ⅰ or had never been wives or mothers because of the war.”可知，美国和澳大利亚的母亲节都有战争的根源。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Venice Carnival is one of Italy's most fascinating yearly events.__1__. A confusion of color, historical costumes, mysterious masks, and a week of live concerts, street parties and entertainment attract millions of tourists each year.Here's everything you need to know before you go.
__2__
Traditionally held around Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, at the start of Lent (40 days before Easter)，Venice Carnival (Carnevale del Veneto) celebrations can last up to two weeks.__3__. However, the biggest events, including the official parades and masked balls, are held over the final weekend.
What to Do
Join one of the parades or street parties, and taste traditional Carnival foods such as frittelle, a traditional dessert made only during the festivities.Carnival is the ideal time to experience Venetian culture and traditions.__4__.You can also take part in a mask-making workshop, tour Venice's cicchetti bars for a bite to eat, sail up and down the Grand Canal on a romantic Venice boat ride, or attend an evening Carnival concert or dinner theater performance.
Things to Know
St.Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is the center of Carnival celebrations with daily parades, performances and other activities.Most Carnival events, except for the masked balls and gala dinners, are free to attend.__5__.So prepare for cold weather and possible rain, with an average high of 46℉(8℃) in February.
A．When to Go
B．Where to Stay
C．Carnival falls during winter in Venice
D．Most visitors choose to arrive on the final weekend
E．It is also one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the city
F．There's a busy schedule of both free and ticketed events throughout the time
G．Get into the carnival spirit by buying or renting a traditional costume or Venetian mask
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了威尼斯狂欢节的信息以及注意事项。
1．选E 根据空前一句可知，狂欢节是最让人兴奋的年度事件，而E项中“also”表明，它也是最古老的节日之一，都是介绍威尼斯狂欢节的大致信息。
2．选A 空处为本段小标题，而本段主要讲述狂欢节的庆祝时间，故选A。
3．选F 根据本空后一句可知，包括狂欢大游行以及面具舞会在内的最隆重的节目都在最后的那个周末，F项(免费的和需要购票参加的节目很多)与后一句形成转折关系，切题。
4．选G 根据本段小标题What to Do可知，本段主要讲述狂欢节的内容。由本空后一句“You can also take part in a mask-making workshop”可知，G项(通过租借或者购买传统节日服装和面具能够真正感受狂欢节)与后一句形成并列关系，切题。
5．选C 根据空后一句可知，C项(威尼斯的狂欢节在冬天举行)与后一句形成因果关系，切题。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Water Splashing (泼) Festival of the Dai ethnic minority (少数民族) falls on April 13th to April 16th.It is the most important festival __1__ (observe) by the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. It is the New Year for the Dai，a festival to send off the old and greet the new.
During the festival, __2__ lasts three or four days, people are dressed in their best clothes and participate in a variety of rich and colourful __3__ (activity). Dragon boat racing，fireworks displays and other performances such as Peacock dance __4__(hold) on the first day. And the most popular event __5__ (be) water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other，hoping to take away sicknesses and disasters.The wetter you get，the __6__(lucky) you will be. The last day is usually for the young people to play games as a way __7__ (express) their love for each other.
Water Splashing Festival __8__(vivid) exhibits the Dai's respect for water and the culture of music and dance，food，and costumes.It is also a cultural bridge __9__ Xishuangbanna and Southeast Asian countries that share __10__ same festival culture of water-splashing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国少数民族节日——泼水节。
1．observed 考查非谓语动词。此处为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰festival。
2．which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词festival，在从句中作主语，故填which。
3．activities 考查名词复数。由空前“a variety of”可知，此处应用activity的复数形式。
4．are held 考查动词时态和语态。根据上下文的时态可知，此处应使用一般现在时；根据主语Dragon boat racing，fireworks displays and other performances可知，这些活动与hold之间为动宾关系，故填are held。
5．is 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据句意“最受欢迎的活动是第二天泼水节”可知，此处描述的是惯性的动作，故用一般现在时；主语为第三人称单数形式，谓语动词也应用单数。
6．luckier 考查形容词比较级。分析句子结构可知，此处为句型“the＋比较级 ...，the＋比较级．..”表示“越……越……”。
7．to express 考查动词不定式结构。动词不定式作后置定语修饰名词way，表示“作为做……的一种方式”。
8．vividly 考查副词。此处为副词修饰动词exhibit。
9．between 考查介词。此处为固定搭配between ... and ...。
10．the 考查冠词。此处为 the same＋名词结构。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三） 语言技能应用练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A Whale of a Time
The annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, kicks off today.The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is well-known for whale watching.It is one of the best locations in the world to witness the migration of southern fight whales.The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts upward of 130,000 visitors.
Hermanus also takes pride in the world's only “Whale Crier”．His job is to go around and herald the whereabouts of whales to everyone — with his horn.Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting — as close as a few meters from shore!
The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available.The seaside environment, with the mountains as a backdrop, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival's musical performances and fantastic seafood.For those who desire more adventure, there's open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges.And there are other festivities and entertainment for kids.With something for everyone, what more could ask for
1．What's the main attraction of the whale festival in Hermanus
A．Whale criers. B．Coastal landscape.
C．Whale watching. D．Migration of fish.
2．What does the underlined word “herald” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Prove. B．Signal.
C．Choose. D．Arrange.
3．What might an adventure lover prefer
A．A night run. B．Fantastic seafood.
C．Musical performance. D．Seaside environment.
B
There are one to two billion mothers around the world caring for children and other people every day of the year.Hopefully they feel appreciated every day, but Mother's Day is a good yearly reminder to say thanks to the moms and other special carers who help us be our best.
In the US, the first modern Mother's Day was in 1908 and was the idea of Anna Jarvis, the daughter of one of the earlier anti-war campaigners.The white carnation (康乃馨) — often regarded as the flower symbol of Mother's Day — was the favourite flower of Ms Jarvis's mother, Ann Jarvis, who had nursed soldiers in the Civil War.The US President Woodrow Wilson announced the second Sunday in May of 1914 to be America's first official Mother's Day.
Australia first officially celebrated Mother's Day in 1924.Sydney woman Janet Heyden began the tradition because she wanted to help the lonely, elderly mothers at a hospital she visited.Ms Heyden asked schools and businesses to contribute gifts to the women at the hospital, many of whom had lost their husbands and sons in World War Ⅰ or had never been wives or mothers because of the war.Mother's Day in Australia is the second Sunday of May.It's not an official holiday but many families have their own traditions of visiting or calling their mothers, giving gifts or going out for lunch together.
There are many different dates for modern mother's days around the world.Most Arab countries celebrate on March 21st. Russia celebrates on International Women's Day on March 8th. In Thailand, the day is celebrated in August on Queen Sirikit's birthday.
4．What does the author think of Mother's Day
A．Political. B．Necessary.
C．Indifferent. D．Meaningless.
5．Who was the starter of American modern Mother's Day
A．Woodrow Wilson. B．Ann Jarvis.
C．Anna Jarvis. D．Janet Heyden.
6．What was Janet Heyden's original purpose of beginning the tradition
A．To remind people to go back home for lunch together.
B．To remind people to visit or call one's own mothers.
C．To remind people to give the white carnation to mothers.
D．To help the suffering women in hospital.
7．What can we learn about today's Mother's Day from the text
A．It is not an official festival in the US.
B．It will be an international festival soon.
C．It is rooted in wars in the US and Australia.
D．It is celebrated at the same date in Arab and western countries.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Venice Carnival is one of Italy's most fascinating yearly events.__1__. A confusion of color, historical costumes, mysterious masks, and a week of live concerts, street parties and entertainment attract millions of tourists each year.Here's everything you need to know before you go.
__2__
Traditionally held around Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, at the start of Lent (40 days before Easter)，Venice Carnival (Carnevale del Veneto) celebrations can last up to two weeks.__3__. However, the biggest events, including the official parades and masked balls, are held over the final weekend.
What to Do
Join one of the parades or street parties, and taste traditional Carnival foods such as frittelle, a traditional dessert made only during the festivities.Carnival is the ideal time to experience Venetian culture and traditions.__4__.You can also take part in a mask-making workshop, tour Venice's cicchetti bars for a bite to eat, sail up and down the Grand Canal on a romantic Venice boat ride, or attend an evening Carnival concert or dinner theater performance.
Things to Know
St.Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is the center of Carnival celebrations with daily parades, performances and other activities.Most Carnival events, except for the masked balls and gala dinners, are free to attend.__5__.So prepare for cold weather and possible rain, with an average high of 46℉(8℃) in February.
A．When to Go
B．Where to Stay
C．Carnival falls during winter in Venice
D．Most visitors choose to arrive on the final weekend
E．It is also one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the city
F．There's a busy schedule of both free and ticketed events throughout the time
G．Get into the carnival spirit by buying or renting a traditional costume or Venetian mask
Ⅲ.语法填空
Water Splashing (泼) Festival of the Dai ethnic minority (少数民族) falls on April 13th to April 16th.It is the most important festival __1__ (observe) by the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. It is the New Year for the Dai，a festival to send off the old and greet the new.
During the festival, __2__ lasts three or four days, people are dressed in their best clothes and participate in a variety of rich and colourful __3__ (activity). Dragon boat racing，fireworks displays and other performances such as Peacock dance __4__(hold) on the first day. And the most popular event __5__ (be) water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other，hoping to take away sicknesses and disasters.The wetter you get，the __6__(lucky) you will be. The last day is usually for the young people to play games as a way __7__ (express) their love for each other.
Water Splashing Festival __8__(vivid) exhibits the Dai's respect for water and the culture of music and dance，food，and costumes.It is also a cultural bridge __9__ Xishuangbanna and Southeast Asian countries that share __10__ same festival culture of water-splashing.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice (冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.
Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在中国的不同地区与小寒节气有关的习俗。
1．What do we know about Minor Cold
A．It refers to the Winter Solstice.
B．The Sanjiu period is in this period.
C．It lasts twenty-seven days.
D．It marks the first day of winter.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“‘Sanjiu period’， which is in Minor Cold”可知，三九在小寒节气内。
2．What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold
A．Eating hotpot.
B．Having vitamin A and B pills.
C．Having huangyacai.
D．Buying cabbage.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Eating huangyacai中的“In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai”可知，天津人在小寒节气里吃黄芽菜。
3．How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice
A．They fry and toast it.
B．They eat it for dinner.
C．They mix it with many other things.
D．They steam it with soy sauce.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Eating glutinous rice中的“Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice. ”可知，广东人会在糯米饭里加一些腊肉、香肠和花生。
4．This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.
A．travel B．culture
C．fashion D．science
解析：选B 文章出处题。根据文章内容，特别是第一段最后一句可知，本文介绍了在中国与小寒节气有关的习俗，属于文化范畴，最有可能出自报纸的文化栏目。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友James对你们学校上月举行的中国文化艺术节活动很关注，并来信询问。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．活动内容；
3．你的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：艺术节Art Festival；书法Chinese Calligraphy；诗歌poetry
Dear James，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear James，
I'm delighted to hear that you show great interest in the Art Festival which was successfully held in our school last month.Now, I'd like to give you a brief description of it.
In the course of the festival, a variety of activities have been held among students, such as a speech competition and performances with singing and dancing.Besides, there was a grand exhibition on traditional Chinese culture, on which some art works, including Chinese Calligraphy and poetry, were exhibited.
The Art Festival is extremely meaningful for us students as it enables us to know more about traditional Chinese culture.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was sitting at the dinner table with my family.Without warning, my brother smiled and turned off the kitchen lights so we all were sitting in darkness.Then my mom walked over, carrying a big, chocolate cake decorated with red icing.The cake was lit up with ten birthday candles, and everyone started singing to me!
My favourite part of birthdays is getting the chance to make a wish.Sometimes wishes come true, and sometimes they don't, but the fun of waiting and hoping makes me happy.It's like magic is in the air or something.Maybe I'm too old to believe in magic and wishes, but I don't care.I still do it.
I closed my eyes, made a wish, and blew.My grandparents clapped and my little sister stuck her finger into the clouds of icing.She's always doing stupid things like that.Mom took the cake away to cut it into slices.She gave me the first piece, and it was awesome.Chocolate with vanilla (香草味的) cream in the middle — delicious.
Ding-dong! The doorbell rang.We weren't expecting anybody else.“Why don't you go answer the door, kiddo？” suggested Dad.He likes calling me kiddo.Mom says it's because he's always calling us kids by the wrong names.I frowned (皱眉) trying to think.Was this a trick Was I about to be made fun of
“Okay，” I said slowly and headed for the door.I couldn't see anybody through the glass window.Cautiously I opened the door.There was a large box on the doorstep decorated with a note on it that read, “Happy Birthday! Open me！”
“What's this？” Now I was confused, but excited.The box wasn't very heavy, so I brought it inside.My family crowded all around me.“What is it？” asked my grandma.
“Open it！” My brother was impatient, as usual.“Box，box！” yelled my little sister, trying to get her hands on it.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
“Hold on, everybody，” I said.
Paragraph 2：
My heart melted as I picked it up.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
“Hold on, everybody，” I said.I took a deep breath to calm myself down.I carefully put the box on the floor and slowly opened it.At first sight, it looked like the box was empty.As I moved closer to the box, I suddenly found there were a pair of big, beautiful brown eyes staring back at me.And there was a wagging tail that seemed like it would never stop.
Paragraph 2：
My heart melted as I picked it up.I gently held its warm body in my arms.“A dog，” I whispered.My eyes hurt a little as I felt happy tears gathering.I couldn't believe it.I had been wanting a dog forever, but I knew it was impossible because my parents were occupied with work from sunrise to sunset and had no interest in keeping a dog to make them busier.As I held the dog, I knew that, no matter what anyone else says, wishes sometimes do come true.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice (冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.
Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
1．What do we know about Minor Cold
A．It refers to the Winter Solstice.
B．The Sanjiu period is in this period.
C．It lasts twenty-seven days.
D．It marks the first day of winter.
2．What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold
A．Eating hotpot.
B．Having vitamin A and B pills.
C．Having huangyacai.
D．Buying cabbage.
3．How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice
A．They fry and toast it.
B．They eat it for dinner.
C．They mix it with many other things.
D．They steam it with soy sauce.
4．This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.
A．travel B．culture
C．fashion D．science
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的外国笔友James对你们学校上月举行的中国文化艺术节活动很关注，并来信询问。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．活动内容；
3．你的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：艺术节Art Festival；书法Chinese Calligraphy；诗歌poetry
Dear James，
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was sitting at the dinner table with my family.Without warning, my brother smiled and turned off the kitchen lights so we all were sitting in darkness.Then my mom walked over, carrying a big, chocolate cake decorated with red icing.The cake was lit up with ten birthday candles, and everyone started singing to me!
My favourite part of birthdays is getting the chance to make a wish.Sometimes wishes come true, and sometimes they don't, but the fun of waiting and hoping makes me happy.It's like magic is in the air or something.Maybe I'm too old to believe in magic and wishes, but I don't care.I still do it.
I closed my eyes, made a wish, and blew.My grandparents clapped and my little sister stuck her finger into the clouds of icing.She's always doing stupid things like that.Mom took the cake away to cut it into slices.She gave me the first piece, and it was awesome.Chocolate with vanilla (香草味的) cream in the middle — delicious.
Ding-dong! The doorbell rang.We weren't expecting anybody else.“Why don't you go answer the door, kiddo？” suggested Dad.He likes calling me kiddo.Mom says it's because he's always calling us kids by the wrong names.I frowned (皱眉) trying to think.Was this a trick Was I about to be made fun of
“Okay，” I said slowly and headed for the door.I couldn't see anybody through the glass window.Cautiously I opened the door.There was a large box on the doorstep decorated with a note on it that read, “Happy Birthday! Open me！”
“What's this？” Now I was confused, but excited.The box wasn't very heavy, so I brought it inside.My family crowded all around me.“What is it？” asked my grandma.
“Open it！” My brother was impatient, as usual.“Box，box！” yelled my little sister, trying to get her hands on it.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
“Hold on, everybody，” I said.
Paragraph 2：
My heart melted as I picked it up. UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(五） 主题阅读拓展练
一、阅读理解限时练(限时30分钟)
A
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15th－Aug.24th
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world.Highlights (最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's The Lark Ascending, which opens the festival.
Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22.Jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.29th－Sept.9th
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music.But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land.This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”， where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25.moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19th－28th
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village and Old West museum” to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23..
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6th－Aug.24th
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson.This year's performances include Wagner's The Flying Dutchman and Verdi's King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家)．
Tickets start at $26.glimmerglass.org.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个艺术节的活动时间、地点和内容等信息。
1．Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts
A．In Becket, Massachusetts.
B．In Moab, Utah.
C．In Cheyenne, Wyoming.
D．In Cooperstown, New York.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Cheyenne Frontier Days部分中的“There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an ‘Indian village and Old West museum’ to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction”可知，在怀俄明州的Cheyenne，你可以看比赛，欣赏音乐会。
2．If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose
A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
B．The Glimmerglass Festival.
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.
D．Moab Music Festival.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据The Glimmerglass Festival部分中的“This year's performances include Wagner's The Flying Dutchman and Verdi's King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.”可知，如果你是瓦格纳的忠实粉丝，你应该选择参加Glimmerglass Festival。
3．What's the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce some art festivals.
B．To compare which art festival is the best.
C．To call on people to support those festivals.
D．To advise readers to join and perform in the festivals.
解析：选A 写作目的题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了四个艺术节的时间、地点和活动内容等，所以本文的目的是介绍一些艺术节。
B
One year, our son Tom, who was six years old, asked for a new sound system.“Please bring me a new stereo so I don't have to listen to my dad's old music，” he told the shop's Santa.Jenny and I took note.
On Christmas Eve, we let Tom sleep in our bed at the back of the house, where the sound of Santa wouldn't wake him.Then I went to my NASA-level workshop in the spare bedroom and spent the whole night putting together that stereo.
At one point, I took a break to move Tom from our bed to his — he was afraid that Santa might think he wasn't home and would forget to leave presents behind.He moved a bit while I carried him but never opened his eyes.At last, I finished the stereo and positioned it by the tree.Jenny and I fell asleep early that Christmas morning, filled with satisfaction.At 7：00 a．m., Tom woke us up and led us to the Christmas tree in the hall.He fell in love with the sound system.
A few days passed, and Tom asked me a surprising question.“Dad, how did I get from your bed to mine？” Ever the clever one, I said, “Santa moved you! Isn't that fun？” He said nothing, walking into the hall and looking closely at the floor.He came back, arms folded.“Dad, we need to talk, but Mom can't hear.You are Santa Claus! Look at the wheel marks on the carpet.The stereo was rolled out of that bedroom and down the hallway.” I was shocked.He was only six.
His big concern was that we should not tell his mother, because he was certain she didn't know.“It will be our little secret forever，” I told him, much to his delight.“We men have to stick together.”
After that, Tom got to be Santa on Christmas when we donated presents to a needy family — he just loved it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者六岁的儿子Tom在圣诞节得到了他一直渴望的礼物，但是他发现爸爸就是送礼物的圣诞老人。每年圣诞节，他都会扮成圣诞老人，和爸爸一起去帮助那些需要帮助的人。
4．Why did Tom's parents move Tom from their bed to his
A．They wanted him to sleep alone.
B．They knew his worry that he would possibly miss Santa's presents.
C．They wanted to put together the stereo.
D．They would prepare another gift for him.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“he was afraid that Santa might think he wasn't home and would forget to leave presents behind”可知，Tom的父母把汤姆从他们的床上搬到他的床上是因为他们知道他担心自己会错过圣诞老人的礼物。
5．For what reason did Tom want to communicate with his father
A．He didn't want his mother to hear.
B．He discovered the wheel marks on the floor.
C．He wanted to confirm that his father was Santa.
D．He saw his father putting together the stereo at night.
解析：选C 细节理解题。 根据倒数第三段中的“You are Santa Claus! Look at the wheel marks on the carpet.”可知，Tom看到了地毯上移动音箱时划过的轮痕，再通过与爸爸交流断定爸爸就是圣诞老人，所以Tom找爸爸谈一谈就是为了印证自己的判断。
6．From the story, how do you find Tom
A．Smart and kind.
B．Considerate and curious.
C．Naughty and aggressive.
D．Responsible and cautious.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段内容可知，Tom通过自己细心的观察发现了圣诞老人背后的秘密，足以看出他很聪明。文章最后一段又表明了Tom和爸爸一起帮助其他有需要的家庭，可见Tom非常善良。
7．What is the best title of the text
A．The secret we'll keep forever
B．The gift Tom likes best
C．The holiday I'll never forget
D．The kid I've teased
解析：选A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了作者六岁的儿子Tom在圣诞节得到了他一直渴望的礼物，但是他发现爸爸就是送礼物的圣诞老人。他认为妈妈不知道这件事，和爸爸约定好保守秘密。所以A项“这个秘密我们会永远保守下去”适合作文章标题，照应倒数第二段中的“It will be our little secret forever”。
C
When the last snow melts and everything becomes green again, you probably feel very happy.You know that summer is drawing near soon, and you will be able to be outdoors in the sunshine.People all over the world have celebrated the coming of spring and the rebirth of nature.Though customs differ from one place to another, many of them use eggs as a sign of new life.
To Christians, springtime is Easter time.Easter is a religious holiday celebrating the rebirth of Christ.Many Easter customs have to do with eggs: decorating them, hiding them, and eating them.
For Jews, springtime is Passover time.Passover is a celebration of the Jew's escape from slavery to freedom.People eat eggs as meals during this special holiday because eggs stand for freedom, new beginnings, and new life for them.
Many old European customs think eggs as a symbol of rebirth and love.In Hungary, a boy earns a coloured egg if he can splash (洒湿) a girl with perfumed water.In parts of Germany, girls go into the woods in the springtime and bring back a tree decorated with green, red, and white ribbons.As they carry the colourful tree home, they sing.
“Spring comes to visit us, With eggs that are red, With yellow pancakes ...
We are carrying Summer into the village.”
In England, rolling coloured eggs down slopes on Easter Monday was popular.Rolling eggs across the White House lawn has become a tradition in the United States.
In ancient times Egyptians and Persians celebrated their spring festivals by colouring and eating eggs.They understood the world was actually created in the spring.Some of them thought that at first the world itself was one huge egg!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了世界各地在春天庆祝的节日。
8．What can we learn from the text
A．Eggs are a popular dish in most cultures.
B．Easter eggs spread around the world.
C．Spring is very important to people all over the world.
D．People worldwide celebrate the spring's coming in the same manner.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第二句可推知，春天对全世界的人们都很重要。
9．Why is Passover time important for Jews
A．It means the booming of Jewish culture.
B．It means the end of suffering for Jews.
C．It means the success of Jewish people.
D．It means the birth of a new country.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，逾越节对于犹太人很重要是因为这意味着犹太人的痛苦结束了。
10．How do some Germans celebrate the coming of spring
A．By rolling colourful eggs.
B．By singing in the woods.
C．By decorating eggs in colours.
D．By taking home trees with ribbons.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句可知，德国人把用丝带装饰的树带回家庆祝春天的到来。
11．What might be the best title for the text
A．Easter colourful eggs
B．Western foods
C．Spring celebrations
D．Christmas traditions
解析：选C 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“People all over the world have celebrated the coming of spring and the rebirth of nature.”可知，这篇文章主要介绍了世界各地在春天庆祝的节日，因此C项“春天的庆祝”适合作文章标题。
D
Halloween is a great time in the lives of both children and adults.However, even the best Halloween can be ruined by trees filled with toilet paper and egg residues (残渣) that won't wash off.How can you keep your home safe on Halloween There are some measures you can take.
Make it known that you're at home.Pranksters are less likely to play a trick if they know someone is at home.You may want to close the glass on your screen door and open your front door so that you can see everyone moving around outside.This also allows pranksters to see that you're at home.
Turn on the lights inside your home and outside.Having all the lights on lets pranksters know that you're not only at home, but you're awake.If a prankster knows you're awake, he'll be more likely to skip (悄悄溜走) your house and head for another one.Even if you need to get in bed early, keep all the lights on except in your bedroom.Pranksters aren't going to know which room is your bedroom.
Ask the police to patrol the area.It's a policeman's job to keep citizens safe, especially on Halloween.In some cities the crime rate can increase fast on October 31.A polite call to your local police station should get you the service you need.Above all, no pranksters are going to throw eggs at your house when the policemen are patrolling the area.
Set up a neighbourhood watch.One of the best ways to keep your home safe on Halloween is to get the neighbours involved.No one wants his trees covered with toilet paper.Ask your neighbours to keep their eyes open and to follow the same steps you've taken to help keep your home safe.If the entire neighbourhood is lit up, pranksters are less likely to stop by.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些对付万圣节恶作剧者的措施。
12．The underlined word “Pranksters” in Paragraph 2 probably means those who________.
A．like Halloween very much
B．play practical jokes on people
C．often commit a crime at night
D．enter one's house by force
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第一段可知，万圣节期间，可能会有人开一些过火的玩笑(恶作剧)，使人烦恼。再根据画线词所在句推断，画线词意为“搞恶作剧的人”。
13．How can you make pranksters know you are at home and skip your house
A．By moving around outside your house.
B．By closing your front door.
C．By turning on inside and outside lights.
D．By keeping your house quiet and dark.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，要想使搞恶作剧的人知道你在家并从你的房子旁溜走，你应该打开你家里和外面的灯。
14．According to the fourth paragraph, we can learn ________.
A．a policeman's main task is to patrol the area
B．the crime rate increases fast in some cities
C．you have to pay for a policeman to patrol your area
D．the policemen can help a lot with your home safety on Halloween
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段前两句可知，在万圣节这天，警察可以在家庭安全方面帮助你很多。
15．The last paragraph stresses the importance of ______.
A．neighbourhood teamwork
B．keeping homes safe
C．being on one's guard
D．informing every one of the danger
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句可知，本段重点强调了邻里间的协作。
二、读后续写增分练(限时25分钟)
阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Faithful Friend
Neil loves to travel and he was so fond of forests. Whenever he plans for a holiday, he would choose a place that is blessed by Mother Nature. To celebrate his son's second birthday, he decided to stay and enjoy the celebration in woods, located at the lap of a mountain. He with his family and friends, reached the village located near the woods and had his stay in the cottage. The cottage was located at the entrance of the dense forest, where the guests can see wolves wandering in the nearby place.
Neil's son saw a dog at the door and offered him a biscuit. The dog was happy and very soon the little son befriended the dog. On second day, the birthday of the boy was celebrated grandly in the woods within beautiful nature. The dog did not leave the boy even for a minute and they both became close friends.
The next day, Neil, his wife and others decided to go for hunting in the forest and arranged a babysitter to take care of the little boy for half a day.
After 3 hours, all of them returned to the cottage and they seemed very tired. The cottage was open and nobody was there. The dog saw Neil and others, it rushed to them and licked (舔) Neil's shoes. Neil's wife was shocked to see the blood strain in the dog's mouth.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Everyone was shocked to see the blood-spattered mouth.
Paragraph 2：
Hearing the noise from the dog, the babysitter rushed out of the room.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Everyone was shocked to see the blood-spattered mouth. They started to beat the dog. The poor dog screamed in pain, which was wounded badly soon. Neil could not believe that the dog seeming to be friendly should be so fierce and even killed his little son. His wife cried sadly while calling the name of the little son.
Paragraph 2：
Hearing the noise from the dog, the babysitter rushed out of the room. She was surprised why they were beating the dog, so she cried to make them stop. Then, she explained that the dog saved the boy when he was about to be attacked by some wolves wandering around the cottage. The dog fought with the wolves and finally killed them. As a result, the boy was not hurt at all. Neil then realised that the dog was indeed a faithful friend. He also learned not to make decision in a hurry because haste makes waste.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(五） 主题阅读拓展练
一、阅读理解限时练(限时30分钟)
A
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15th－Aug.24th
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world.Highlights (最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's The Lark Ascending, which opens the festival.
Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22.Jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.29th－Sept.9th
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music.But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land.This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”， where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25.moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19th－28th
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village and Old West museum” to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23..
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6th－Aug.24th
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson.This year's performances include Wagner's The Flying Dutchman and Verdi's King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家)．
Tickets start at $26.glimmerglass.org.
1．Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts
A．In Becket, Massachusetts.
B．In Moab, Utah.
C．In Cheyenne, Wyoming.
D．In Cooperstown, New York.
2．If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose
A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
B．The Glimmerglass Festival.
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.
D．Moab Music Festival.
3．What's the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce some art festivals.
B．To compare which art festival is the best.
C．To call on people to support those festivals.
D．To advise readers to join and perform in the festivals.
B
One year, our son Tom, who was six years old, asked for a new sound system.“Please bring me a new stereo so I don't have to listen to my dad's old music，” he told the shop's Santa.Jenny and I took note.
On Christmas Eve, we let Tom sleep in our bed at the back of the house, where the sound of Santa wouldn't wake him.Then I went to my NASA-level workshop in the spare bedroom and spent the whole night putting together that stereo.
At one point, I took a break to move Tom from our bed to his — he was afraid that Santa might think he wasn't home and would forget to leave presents behind.He moved a bit while I carried him but never opened his eyes.At last, I finished the stereo and positioned it by the tree.Jenny and I fell asleep early that Christmas morning, filled with satisfaction.At 7：00 a．m., Tom woke us up and led us to the Christmas tree in the hall.He fell in love with the sound system.
A few days passed, and Tom asked me a surprising question.“Dad, how did I get from your bed to mine？” Ever the clever one, I said, “Santa moved you! Isn't that fun？” He said nothing, walking into the hall and looking closely at the floor.He came back, arms folded.“Dad, we need to talk, but Mom can't hear.You are Santa Claus! Look at the wheel marks on the carpet.The stereo was rolled out of that bedroom and down the hallway.” I was shocked.He was only six.
His big concern was that we should not tell his mother, because he was certain she didn't know.“It will be our little secret forever，” I told him, much to his delight.“We men have to stick together.”
After that, Tom got to be Santa on Christmas when we donated presents to a needy family — he just loved it.
4．Why did Tom's parents move Tom from their bed to his
A．They wanted him to sleep alone.
B．They knew his worry that he would possibly miss Santa's presents.
C．They wanted to put together the stereo.
D．They would prepare another gift for him.
5．For what reason did Tom want to communicate with his father
A．He didn't want his mother to hear.
B．He discovered the wheel marks on the floor.
C．He wanted to confirm that his father was Santa.
D．He saw his father putting together the stereo at night.
6．From the story, how do you find Tom
A．Smart and kind.
B．Considerate and curious.
C．Naughty and aggressive.
D．Responsible and cautious.
7．What is the best title of the text
A．The secret we'll keep forever
B．The gift Tom likes best
C．The holiday I'll never forget
D．The kid I've teased
C
When the last snow melts and everything becomes green again, you probably feel very happy.You know that summer is drawing near soon, and you will be able to be outdoors in the sunshine.People all over the world have celebrated the coming of spring and the rebirth of nature.Though customs differ from one place to another, many of them use eggs as a sign of new life.
To Christians, springtime is Easter time.Easter is a religious holiday celebrating the rebirth of Christ.Many Easter customs have to do with eggs: decorating them, hiding them, and eating them.
For Jews, springtime is Passover time.Passover is a celebration of the Jew's escape from slavery to freedom.People eat eggs as meals during this special holiday because eggs stand for freedom, new beginnings, and new life for them.
Many old European customs think eggs as a symbol of rebirth and love.In Hungary, a boy earns a coloured egg if he can splash (洒湿) a girl with perfumed water.In parts of Germany, girls go into the woods in the springtime and bring back a tree decorated with green, red, and white ribbons.As they carry the colourful tree home, they sing.
“Spring comes to visit us, With eggs that are red, With yellow pancakes ...
We are carrying Summer into the village.”
In England, rolling coloured eggs down slopes on Easter Monday was popular.Rolling eggs across the White House lawn has become a tradition in the United States.
In ancient times Egyptians and Persians celebrated their spring festivals by colouring and eating eggs.They understood the world was actually created in the spring.Some of them thought that at first the world itself was one huge egg!
8．What can we learn from the text
A．Eggs are a popular dish in most cultures.
B．Easter eggs spread around the world.
C．Spring is very important to people all over the world.
D．People worldwide celebrate the spring's coming in the same manner.
9．Why is Passover time important for Jews
A．It means the booming of Jewish culture.
B．It means the end of suffering for Jews.
C．It means the success of Jewish people.
D．It means the birth of a new country.
10．How do some Germans celebrate the coming of spring
A．By rolling colourful eggs.
B．By singing in the woods.
C．By decorating eggs in colours.
D．By taking home trees with ribbons.
11．What might be the best title for the text
A．Easter colourful eggs
B．Western foods
C．Spring celebrations
D．Christmas traditions
D
Halloween is a great time in the lives of both children and adults.However, even the best Halloween can be ruined by trees filled with toilet paper and egg residues (残渣) that won't wash off.How can you keep your home safe on Halloween There are some measures you can take.
Make it known that you're at home.Pranksters are less likely to play a trick if they know someone is at home.You may want to close the glass on your screen door and open your front door so that you can see everyone moving around outside.This also allows pranksters to see that you're at home.
Turn on the lights inside your home and outside.Having all the lights on lets pranksters know that you're not only at home, but you're awake.If a prankster knows you're awake, he'll be more likely to skip (悄悄溜走) your house and head for another one.Even if you need to get in bed early, keep all the lights on except in your bedroom.Pranksters aren't going to know which room is your bedroom.
Ask the police to patrol the area.It's a policeman's job to keep citizens safe, especially on Halloween.In some cities the crime rate can increase fast on October 31.A polite call to your local police station should get you the service you need.Above all, no pranksters are going to throw eggs at your house when the policemen are patrolling the area.
Set up a neighbourhood watch.One of the best ways to keep your home safe on Halloween is to get the neighbours involved.No one wants his trees covered with toilet paper.Ask your neighbours to keep their eyes open and to follow the same steps you've taken to help keep your home safe.If the entire neighbourhood is lit up, pranksters are less likely to stop by.
12．The underlined word “Pranksters” in Paragraph 2 probably means those who________.
A．like Halloween very much
B．play practical jokes on people
C．often commit a crime at night
D．enter one's house by force
13．How can you make pranksters know you are at home and skip your house
A．By moving around outside your house.
B．By closing your front door.
C．By turning on inside and outside lights.
D．By keeping your house quiet and dark.
14．According to the fourth paragraph, we can learn ________.
A．a policeman's main task is to patrol the area
B．the crime rate increases fast in some cities
C．you have to pay for a policeman to patrol your area
D．the policemen can help a lot with your home safety on Halloween
15．The last paragraph stresses the importance of ______.
A．neighbourhood teamwork
B．keeping homes safe
C．being on one's guard
D．informing every one of the danger
二、读后续写增分练(限时25分钟)
阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A Faithful Friend
Neil loves to travel and he was so fond of forests. Whenever he plans for a holiday, he would choose a place that is blessed by Mother Nature. To celebrate his son's second birthday, he decided to stay and enjoy the celebration in woods, located at the lap of a mountain. He with his family and friends, reached the village located near the woods and had his stay in the cottage. The cottage was located at the entrance of the dense forest, where the guests can see wolves wandering in the nearby place.
Neil's son saw a dog at the door and offered him a biscuit. The dog was happy and very soon the little son befriended the dog. On second day, the birthday of the boy was celebrated grandly in the woods within beautiful nature. The dog did not leave the boy even for a minute and they both became close friends.
The next day, Neil, his wife and others decided to go for hunting in the forest and arranged a babysitter to take care of the little boy for half a day.
After 3 hours, all of them returned to the cottage and they seemed very tired. The cottage was open and nobody was there. The dog saw Neil and others, it rushed to them and licked (舔) Neil's shoes. Neil's wife was shocked to see the blood strain in the dog's mouth.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Everyone was shocked to see the blood-spattered mouth.
Paragraph 2：
Hearing the noise from the dog, the babysitter rushed out of the room. UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Food Festivals Around the World
Stilton Cheese Rolling
May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans.Teams of four，dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course.On the way，they must not lack or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' petition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones)．All the competitors are served with beer or port wine，the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.
Fiery Foods Festival — The Hottest Festival on Earth
Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.They come from as far away as Australia，the Caribbean and China，but they all share a common addiction — food that is not just spicy, but hot enough to make your mouth bum，your head spin and your eyes water.Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March.You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper — officially the hottest pepper in the world — or any one of the thousands of products that are on show.But one thing is for sure — if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!
La Tomatina — The World's Biggest Food Fight
On the last Wednesday of every August，the Spanish town of Bunol hosts La Tomatina — the world's largest food fight.A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events.The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes — official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.
The battle lasts little more than half an hour，in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves，runs，or fights back.Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again — and for a much-needed wash!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，分别讲述了英国、新墨西哥以及巴西的几个关于食物的传统节日。
1．In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must ________.
A．wear various formal clothes
B．roll a wooden cheese in their own lane
C．kick or throw their cheese
D．use a real cheese weighing about four kilos
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Stilton Cheese Rolling中第二句可知，四个队伍，穿着滑稽搞笑的服装，在50米的路程中卷一个完整的奶酪；再根据本段中的“but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones”可知，这个奶酪是木头的。
2．The celebration of La Tomatina lasts ________.
A．three days
B．seven days
C．less than three days
D．more than seven days
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据La Tomatina — The World's Biggest Food Fight中第二句可知，西红柿大战这个节日的持续时间是一周。
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.
B．More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
C．Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
D．An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Fiery Foods Festival — The Hottest Festival on Earth中“or any one of the thousands of products that are on show”可知，有上千种食物被展出。
B
Our daughter had a new close friend, one we had heard many good things about, and we couldn't wait to get to know her.After my husband rolled out his homemade pizza, we sat down to enjoy his hard work as well as learn more about each other.
Wanting to make our guest feel cared for and valued, we showed interest in her life by asking questions to get to know her better.We chatted about hobbies, work and family.When we landed on the topic of holidays, she turned the question on us.“So how do you all celebrate Christmas？” she asked.My husband, our daughter and I waited and looked at one another for a moment.
For some, this question is easy to answer.Their family has traditions they follow year after year.For others, it is more go-with-the-flow.As we pondered which details to share, my daughter spoke first，“For some, Christmas is only about their family.But for us, you never know who will be at our Christmas dinner.We invite in those who might not have a place to celebrate, asking them to join us.”
My eyes became wet with tears as I listened to our girl.I hadn't really noticed what she had seen as our normal.The way I saw it, inviting someone who needed a family on Christmas day was a natural thing for us.But as I look back, I see it has, in fact, become our holiday tradition.Giving a person a home for the holiday brings my heart joy.
Christmas isn't naturally a happy holiday for all.I remember that first Christmas without my dad.He died when I was five, and that first year was painful, an emptiness filling the room without his quiet presence with us.
For those whose family lives are less than what they want, the holidays can be a very hard time.If this is you, take a few moments to talk to someone and share how you are feeling today.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者一家庆祝圣诞节的方式及圣诞节对作者的意义。
4．Why did the author mention the girl's question
A．To express the girl's interest in holidays.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To present the friendly atmosphere.
D．To show the girl's excitement of being invited.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“So how do you all celebrate Christmas？”可知，女儿的朋友询问作者一家的圣诞计划。然后又结合第三、四段介绍作者一家帮助那些没地方过圣诞节的人的计划以及最后两段作者回想自己的圣诞节经历可知，作者提到女儿的朋友提出的问题就是为了引出全文关于如何庆祝圣诞节这一主题。
5．What does the underlined word “pondered” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Rejected. B．Skipped.
C．Considered. D．Emphasized.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句再结合画线词后的宾语从句“which details to share”可知，作者他们听到问题后并没有立刻回答，在经过思考之后才分享了一些细节。由此可推知，画线词“pondered”意为“思考”。
6．How did the author react to her daughter's words
A．She was moved to tears.
B．She took pride in her daughter.
C．She didn't agree with her daughter.
D．She felt she had misunderstood her daughter before.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，当作者听女儿的讲话时，十分感动并且流下了泪水。
7．What can be learned about the author as a child
A．She had no one to share her feelings with.
B．She didn't feel lonely on Christmas.
C．Her family lived a poor life.
D．Her father passed away.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“I remember that first Christmas without my dad.He died when I was five”可知，作者五岁时爸爸就去世了。故选D。
C
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 include the Pandango, a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandango, 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 (编发) — 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.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了世界各地不同国家婚礼的有趣传统和风俗。
8．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.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，所有婚礼的共同之处在于都会做出永远相爱的承诺。
9．In Sweden, the traditional bride's third ring shows ________.
A．the duties of the new couple
B．the great love between the new couple
C．the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother
D．the bride will take care of not only her husband but also his mother
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This ring is known as the ‘motherhood’ ring.”可知，新娘的第三枚戒指代表她不仅是一个妻子，而且是一个母亲。
10．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
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知，新婚夫妇度蜜月的钱来自参加他们婚礼的客人。
11．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.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。阅读全文可知，文章重点介绍了世界各地不同国家婚礼的有趣传统和风俗。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Christmas can mean different things to different people.For many people it means eating a lot, spending time with family and visiting relatives and friends.__1__
__2__
In ancient times, people had mid-winter festivals when the days were short and the nights were very long.__3__ The Romans decorated their homes with green plants in December to remind Saturn, their harvest god, to return the following spring.In the year 440, the Christian church decided that the birth of Christ should be celebrated every year on December 25th.Some of these ancient customs were adopted by early Christians as part of their celebrations of the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Christmas Cards
It's very common to send Christmas cards to friends, family, colleagues, classmates and neighbours in the weeks leading up to December 25th.Christmas was traditionally a time for helping other people and giving money to charities.Many people used to send cards to charities, where a percentage of the price of each card went to charity.__4__ People send fewer cards than in the past as they now send Christmas greetings by email or via Facebook.
Father Christmas (Santa Claus)
Every year small children tell Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus, exactly what presents they would like to receive.They can write him a letter with a list of requests.On the night of December 24th, Father Christmas travels through the sky on a sleigh pulled by magic reindeer and delivers presents to children.How does he enter the children's houses __5__
A．The Origins of Christmas
B．The Activities at Christmas
C．Via the chimney, of course!
D．However, things have changed.
E．For children it often means presents, presents and more presents!
F．Most people attach great importance to the family reunion dinner.
G．They believed that their ceremonies would help the sun's power return.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于圣诞节的一些相关知识。
1．选E 根据空前一句可推知，下文应陈述圣诞节对另一些人的意义。E项“对孩子来说，它常常意味着礼物、礼物和更多的礼物！”符合语境，其中“For children it often means ...”与空前一句中“For many people it means ...”句式并列，也是对该段首句的补充说明。
2．选A 根据下文“In ancient times”以及“In the year 440, the Christian church decided that the birth of Christ should be celebrated every year on December 25th.”可知，该段是说明圣诞节的起源。故A项“圣诞节的起源”可以作为该段的小标题。
3．选G 下文空后一句与G项“他们相信他们的仪式能帮助太阳恢复能量”承接自然；选项中“their ceremonies”指代空后一句中的“The Romans decorated their homes with green plants”；“help the sun's power return”与空后一句中的“remind Saturn ... to return”语义相符。
4．选D 上文“It's very common to send Christmas cards to friends, family, colleagues, classmates and neighbors”说明在圣诞节前，人们通常寄圣诞卡片给朋友、家人、同事、同学和邻居；空后一句说明现在人们送圣诞卡片的数量减少了，主要通过电子邮件或Facebook发送圣诞祝福；由此可知D项“然而，情况变了”承上启下，符合语境。
5．选C 空前一句是问圣诞老人是如何进入孩子们的房子的；C 项“当然是通过烟囱！”是对空前一句问题的回答，符合语境。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Food Festivals Around the World
Stilton Cheese Rolling
May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans.Teams of four，dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course.On the way，they must not lack or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' petition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones)．All the competitors are served with beer or port wine，the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.
Fiery Foods Festival — The Hottest Festival on Earth
Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.They come from as far away as Australia，the Caribbean and China，but they all share a common addiction — food that is not just spicy, but hot enough to make your mouth bum，your head spin and your eyes water.Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March.You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper — officially the hottest pepper in the world — or any one of the thousands of products that are on show.But one thing is for sure — if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!
La Tomatina — The World's Biggest Food Fight
On the last Wednesday of every August，the Spanish town of Bunol hosts La Tomatina — the world's largest food fight.A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events.The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes — official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.
The battle lasts little more than half an hour，in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves，runs，or fights back.Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again — and for a much-needed wash!
1．In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must ________.
A．wear various formal clothes
B．roll a wooden cheese in their own lane
C．kick or throw their cheese
D．use a real cheese weighing about four kilos
2．The celebration of La Tomatina lasts ________.
A．three days
B．seven days
C．less than three days
D．more than seven days
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.
B．More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
C．Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.
D．An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.
B
Our daughter had a new close friend, one we had heard many good things about, and we couldn't wait to get to know her.After my husband rolled out his homemade pizza, we sat down to enjoy his hard work as well as learn more about each other.
Wanting to make our guest feel cared for and valued, we showed interest in her life by asking questions to get to know her better.We chatted about hobbies, work and family.When we landed on the topic of holidays, she turned the question on us.“So how do you all celebrate Christmas？” she asked.My husband, our daughter and I waited and looked at one another for a moment.
For some, this question is easy to answer.Their family has traditions they follow year after year.For others, it is more go-with-the-flow.As we pondered which details to share, my daughter spoke first，“For some, Christmas is only about their family.But for us, you never know who will be at our Christmas dinner.We invite in those who might not have a place to celebrate, asking them to join us.”
My eyes became wet with tears as I listened to our girl.I hadn't really noticed what she had seen as our normal.The way I saw it, inviting someone who needed a family on Christmas day was a natural thing for us.But as I look back, I see it has, in fact, become our holiday tradition.Giving a person a home for the holiday brings my heart joy.
Christmas isn't naturally a happy holiday for all.I remember that first Christmas without my dad.He died when I was five, and that first year was painful, an emptiness filling the room without his quiet presence with us.
For those whose family lives are less than what they want, the holidays can be a very hard time.If this is you, take a few moments to talk to someone and share how you are feeling today.
4．Why did the author mention the girl's question
A．To express the girl's interest in holidays.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To present the friendly atmosphere.
D．To show the girl's excitement of being invited.
5．What does the underlined word “pondered” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Rejected. B．Skipped.
C．Considered. D．Emphasized.
6．How did the author react to her daughter's words
A．She was moved to tears.
B．She took pride in her daughter.
C．She didn't agree with her daughter.
D．She felt she had misunderstood her daughter before.
7．What can be learned about the author as a child
A．She had no one to share her feelings with.
B．She didn't feel lonely on Christmas.
C．Her family lived a poor life.
D．Her father passed away.
C
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 include the Pandango, a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandango, 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 (编发) — 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.
8．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.
9．In Sweden, the traditional bride's third ring shows ________.
A．the duties of the new couple
B．the great love between the new couple
C．the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother
D．the bride will take care of not only her husband but also his mother
10．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
11．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.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Christmas can mean different things to different people.For many people it means eating a lot, spending time with family and visiting relatives and friends.__1__
__2__
In ancient times, people had mid-winter festivals when the days were short and the nights were very long.__3__ The Romans decorated their homes with green plants in December to remind Saturn, their harvest god, to return the following spring.In the year 440, the Christian church decided that the birth of Christ should be celebrated every year on December 25th.Some of these ancient customs were adopted by early Christians as part of their celebrations of the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Christmas Cards
It's very common to send Christmas cards to friends, family, colleagues, classmates and neighbours in the weeks leading up to December 25th.Christmas was traditionally a time for helping other people and giving money to charities.Many people used to send cards to charities, where a percentage of the price of each card went to charity.__4__ People send fewer cards than in the past as they now send Christmas greetings by email or via Facebook.
Father Christmas (Santa Claus)
Every year small children tell Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus, exactly what presents they would like to receive.They can write him a letter with a list of requests.On the night of December 24th, Father Christmas travels through the sky on a sleigh pulled by magic reindeer and delivers presents to children.How does he enter the children's houses __5__
A．The Origins of Christmas
B．The Activities at Christmas
C．Via the chimney, of course!
D．However, things have changed.
E．For children it often means presents, presents and more presents!
F．Most people attach great importance to the family reunion dinner.
G．They believed that their ceremonies would help the sun's power return.
