UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There is a day every year that most people look forward to because of a cake, balloons, presents and sometimes a party. Yes, this is your birthday. A “birthday” is described as the name given to the date of the annual event of a person's birth. It is a global tradition for people to celebrate this specific day.
In the beginning, people did not have birthday celebrations, because people did not keep very good birth records. They weren't even sure what year they were born. And when people started to celebrate the birthday, there was no tradition of bringing gifts, and guests attending the birthday celebrations would bring good wishes for the birthday person. However, if a guest did bring gifts it was considered to be a good sign for the person of honor. Later, flowers became quite popular as birthday gifts.
Nowadays, different cultures have their own birthday celebrations. In Chinese culture, elders and family members gather around the one-year-old child and bring toys such as books, dolls and coins. It is believed that the child's future career will depend on the object that he or she picks. The Chinese consider a child a year old at birth. In Japan, people's 3rd, 5th, and 7th birthdays are the most important, because they will get to participate in the annual “Seven-Five-Three”festival. Participants usually visit shrines (神殿) show thanks for their health and strength.
Some in Britain still practice an ancient way of celebrating birthdays by placing thimbles (顶针) and coins in the cake. The person who will get the coin will be wealthy and the one who gets the thimble will never marry. Ireland has a funny way of celebrating birthdays. It is believed that it is for good luck that a child is lifted upside down and gets “bumped” (撞击) on the floor! These bumps will depend how old the child is. An extra bump is also added for good luck.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了庆祝生日这个特殊的日子是一个全球性的传统，并介绍了一些国家庆祝生日的习俗。
1．What's the main purpose of the first paragraph
A．To lead in the topic of the text.
B．To pick a way of celebrating birthday.
C．To show readers how to develop the text.
D．To introduce how to celebrate the birthday.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容再结合下文对生日这个特殊日子的历史和一些国家庆祝生日的习俗的介绍可推知，第一段的写作目的是为了引出“生日”这个话题。故选A。
2．People didn't celebrate their birthdays in the beginning because________.
A．they had no money
B．they didn't have time
C．they didn't remember their birthdays
D．they thought it unnecessary
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the beginning, people did not have birthday celebrations, because people did not keep very good birth records.”可知，人们一开始不庆祝自己的生日，因为他们不记得自己的生日。故选C。
3．What does the act of bumping mean in Ireland
A．Great wealth. B．Long life.
C．Happy marriage. D．Good luck.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It is believed that it is for good luck that a child is lifted upside down and gets ‘bumped’(撞击)on the floor！”可知，在爱尔兰，碰撞这个动作意味着好运。故选D。
4．What do we know about the birthday in Japan
A．Newborn babies should be brought to shrines.
B．Children have three most important birthdays.
C．Children have to visit the church to show thanks.
D．One-year-old children pick the objects around them.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In Japan, people's 3rd, 5th, and 7th birthdays are the most important, because they will get to participate in the annual ‘Seven-Five-Three’ festival.”可知，在日本孩子们有三个最重要的生日。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a(n) __1__ year: Being out of work __2__ me of a reliable income and thus was always low on money. I hated to __3__ my girls. But as New Year approached, with little choice, I was __4__ to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift will be the gift of our __5__ for each other.” Still, I couldn't stop feeling __6__.
Then unexpectedly, a(n) __7__ occurred to me. I __8__ $1,000 in a contest. To give them a __9__， I kept it a secret and went shopping on my own. Back home I wrapped presents in the basement for my girls, all the time __10__， “Boy, how amazed they will be！” The next morning, to __11__ the gifts, I went to the living room and __12__. There were already dozens of presents — all with my name on them. My girls had felt __13__ that Dad wouldn't be getting any gifts, so they'd __14__ wrapped their favorite stuffed animals and other toys so that I would have a happy new year.
As I stared at the gifts through __15__ eyes, I promised myself that this was the best New Year that I had ever had.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作为单亲父亲的作者因失业无法给孩子们买新年礼物而感到非常愧疚，当作者有机会给孩子们惊喜时却先收到了孩子们送给自己的新年礼物。
1．A.ordinary B．happy
C．typical D．rough
解析：选D 根据下文中的“Being out of work”和“always low on money”可知，此处指过去一年的日子十分艰难。
2．A.reminded B．robbed
C．informed D．convinced
解析：选B 根据下文中的“was always low on money”及语境可知，此处指失业让作者失去了可靠的收入。
3．A.disappoint B．warn
C．push D．control
解析：选A 根据下文中的“But as New Year approached”及语境可知，此处指临近新年，作者不想因为经济窘迫没办法给孩子们买新年礼物而让孩子们失望。
4．A.asked B．chosen
C．expected D．forced
解析：选D 根据上文中的“with little choice”及语境可知，此处指作者因为没钱买礼物而被迫告诉孩子们，新年礼物就是对彼此的爱。
5．A.love B．request
C．respect D．pity
解析：选A 参见上题解析。
6．A.responsible B．panic
C．guilty D．pleased
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指尽管作者用语言安抚了没收到礼物的孩子们，但还是忍不住感到愧疚。
7．A.idea B．miracle
C．opportunity D．failure
解析：选B 根据上文中的“unexpectedly”可知，此处指在作者身上发生了奇迹。
8．A.lost B．collected
C．donated D．won
解析：选D 根据语境可知，此处指作者在比赛中赢得了1 000美元。
9．A.gift B．favor
C．surprise D．lesson
解析：选C 根据下文中的“I kept it a secret”可知，此处指作者想给孩子们一个惊喜。
10．A.wondering B．doubting
C．remembering D．thinking
解析：选D 根据语境可知，此处指作者回家后，在地下室给孩子们包礼物的时候，一直在想，孩子们收到礼物后会有多么惊奇。
11．A.lay out B．set up
C．hand over D．get together
解析：选A 根据下文中的“the gifts”及语境可知，此处指为孩子们摆放礼物。
12．A.hesitated B．froze
C．waited D．rested
解析：选B 根据下文的“There were already dozens of presents — all with my name on them.”可知，此处指当作者准备把在地下室给孩子们包好的礼物拿给她们时，在客厅看到了很多礼物，上面都写着作者的名字。由此可推知，此处指作者到了客厅之后呆住了。
13．A.thirsty B．cool
C．bad D．natural
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指作者的孩子们因为作者没有得到任何新年礼物而感到难过。
14．A.tightly B．carefully
C．slightly D．nervously
解析：选B 根据下文中的“wrapped their favorite stuffed animals and other toys”可知，此处指孩子们仔细地把她们最喜欢的玩具包起来，这样作者就能有个快乐的新年了。
15．A.burning B．charming
C．watery D．picky
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指作者含泪看着孩子们送给自己的礼物。
Ⅲ.语法填空
The Chinese New Year red envelope (红包) is one of __1__most popular Chinese traditions for children on the Chinese New Year. They receive red envelopes with money inside! Little kids __2__ (usual) learn the words “hong bao” in Mandarin (普通话) very quickly.
The red color __3__ (stand) for good luck for the Chinese. Traditionally the envelopes are decorated with gold letters and messages of __4__(happy) or Chinese lucky symbols like the Chinese dragon, the phoenix, etc. Nowadays, in __5__ (keep) up with the times, you can find anything from Mickey Mouse to Hello Kitty on the red envelopes.
Generally, kids __6__are unmarried all get red envelopes during the Chinese New Year from their grandparents, uncles, aunts and parents of course. Close __7__ (friend) also give red envelopes to children during the festival. Who gives money and how much money __8__(give) mainly depend on the personal relationship and the age of the kids. And __9__ is quite common for an adult __10__ (receive) a kid's greeting for a red envelope during the Chinese New Year.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国新年期间孩子们收红包的传统习俗。
1．the 考查冠词。根据most popular可知，此处是形容词的最高级，因此要用冠词the修饰。故填the。
2．usually 考查副词。此处要用副词修饰动词learn。故填usually。
3．stands 考查时态和主谓一致。根据上文可知，时态应用一般现在时，且主语是The red color，因此谓语动词要用第三人称单数形式。故填stands。
4．happiness 考查名词。根据messages of可知，此处要用名词，且happiness是不可数名词。故填happiness。
5．keeping 考查动名词。根据介词in可知，此处要用动名词形式作介词宾语。故填keeping。
6．who/that 考查定语从句。分析句子成分可知，此处是一个定语从句，先行词是kids，指人，且关系词在定语从句中作主语，因此要用关系代词who/that。故填who/that。
7．friends 考查名词的复数。根据形容词close可知此处要用名词，且由谓语动词give可知此处要用名词的复数形式。故填friends。
8．is given 考查时态和语态。分析句子成分可知，此处是由and连接的两个并列句，由主语how much money和give之间是动宾关系可知，此处谓语动词要用被动语态，时态是一般现在时。故填is given。
9．it 考查代词。分析句子结构可知，此处要用it作形式主语。故填it。
10．to receive 考查非谓语动词。此处要用不定式作真正的主语。故填to receive。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There is a day every year that most people look forward to because of a cake, balloons, presents and sometimes a party. Yes, this is your birthday. A “birthday” is described as the name given to the date of the annual event of a person's birth. It is a global tradition for people to celebrate this specific day.
In the beginning, people did not have birthday celebrations, because people did not keep very good birth records. They weren't even sure what year they were born. And when people started to celebrate the birthday, there was no tradition of bringing gifts, and guests attending the birthday celebrations would bring good wishes for the birthday person. However, if a guest did bring gifts it was considered to be a good sign for the person of honor. Later, flowers became quite popular as birthday gifts.
Nowadays, different cultures have their own birthday celebrations. In Chinese culture, elders and family members gather around the one-year-old child and bring toys such as books, dolls and coins. It is believed that the child's future career will depend on the object that he or she picks. The Chinese consider a child a year old at birth. In Japan, people's 3rd, 5th, and 7th birthdays are the most important, because they will get to participate in the annual “Seven-Five-Three”festival. Participants usually visit shrines (神殿) show thanks for their health and strength.
Some in Britain still practice an ancient way of celebrating birthdays by placing thimbles (顶针) and coins in the cake. The person who will get the coin will be wealthy and the one who gets the thimble will never marry. Ireland has a funny way of celebrating birthdays. It is believed that it is for good luck that a child is lifted upside down and gets “bumped” (撞击) on the floor! These bumps will depend how old the child is. An extra bump is also added for good luck.
1．What's the main purpose of the first paragraph
A．To lead in the topic of the text.
B．To pick a way of celebrating birthday.
C．To show readers how to develop the text.
D．To introduce how to celebrate the birthday.
2．People didn't celebrate their birthdays in the beginning because________.
A．they had no money
B．they didn't have time
C．they didn't remember their birthdays
D．they thought it unnecessary
3．What does the act of bumping mean in Ireland
A．Great wealth. B．Long life.
C．Happy marriage. D．Good luck.
4．What do we know about the birthday in Japan
A．Newborn babies should be brought to shrines.
B．Children have three most important birthdays.
C．Children have to visit the church to show thanks.
D．One-year-old children pick the objects around them.
Ⅱ.完形填空
I am a single father with two young daughters. It had been a(n) __1__ year: Being out of work __2__ me of a reliable income and thus was always low on money. I hated to __3__ my girls. But as New Year approached, with little choice, I was __4__ to tell the girls, “It looks like our gift will be the gift of our __5__ for each other.” Still, I couldn't stop feeling __6__.
Then unexpectedly, a(n) __7__ occurred to me. I __8__ $1,000 in a contest. To give them a __9__， I kept it a secret and went shopping on my own. Back home I wrapped presents in the basement for my girls, all the time __10__， “Boy, how amazed they will be！” The next morning, to __11__ the gifts, I went to the living room and __12__. There were already dozens of presents — all with my name on them. My girls had felt __13__ that Dad wouldn't be getting any gifts, so they'd __14__ wrapped their favorite stuffed animals and other toys so that I would have a happy new year.
As I stared at the gifts through __15__ eyes, I promised myself that this was the best New Year that I had ever had.
1．A.ordinary B．happy
C．typical D．rough
2．A.reminded B．robbed
C．informed D．convinced
3．A.disappoint B．warn
C．push D．control
4．A.asked B．chosen
C．expected D．forced
5．A.love B．request
C．respect D．pity
6．A.responsible B．panic
C．guilty D．pleased
7．A.idea B．miracle
C．opportunity D．failure
8．A.lost B．collected
C．donated D．won
9．A.gift B．favor
C．surprise D．lesson
10．A.wondering B．doubting
C．remembering D．thinking
11．A.lay out B．set up
C．hand over D．get together
12．A.hesitated B．froze
C．waited D．rested
13．A.thirsty B．cool
C．bad D．natural
14．A.tightly B．carefully
C．slightly D．nervously
15．A.burning B．charming
C．watery D．picky
Ⅲ.语法填空
The Chinese New Year red envelope (红包) is one of __1__most popular Chinese traditions for children on the Chinese New Year. They receive red envelopes with money inside! Little kids __2__ (usual) learn the words “hong bao” in Mandarin (普通话) very quickly.
The red color __3__ (stand) for good luck for the Chinese. Traditionally the envelopes are decorated with gold letters and messages of __4__(happy) or Chinese lucky symbols like the Chinese dragon, the phoenix, etc. Nowadays, in __5__ (keep) up with the times, you can find anything from Mickey Mouse to Hello Kitty on the red envelopes.
Generally, kids __6__are unmarried all get red envelopes during the Chinese New Year from their grandparents, uncles, aunts and parents of course. Close __7__ (friend) also give red envelopes to children during the festival. Who gives money and how much money __8__(give) mainly depend on the personal relationship and the age of the kids. And __9__ is quite common for an adult __10__ (receive) a kid's greeting for a red envelope during the Chinese New Year.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar(农历)divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气)．The Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year.
The Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored up.
In ancient times, the Start of Winter was regarded as the beginning of winter, however，due to geographical factors, the actual winter time varies from place to place.
In fact，the Start of Winter is not the beginning of winter in terms of meteorology(气象学)．The weather every year is different, so the beginning of winter could be quite different.And as China is very large, it starts at different times in different areas.
The beginnings of the four seasons were important festivals in ancient times. Before the Start of Winter，the ancient emperor would take a shower and have no more meat.On that day，the emperor would lead his officials to the countryside and “welcome the winter”．
People eat dumplings on the beginning of winter. Legend has it that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing invented “Jiao Ear” (娇耳) to treat typhoid (伤寒) patients with ear frostbite (冻疮)．He cooked mutton，hot peppers and herbs to drive out the cold and warm up the body.He put these materials into a dough skin and made them into an ear shape.Since then, people have learned to make the food which became known as “dumpling” or jiaozi. Today there is still a saying that goes “Eat dumplings on the Start of Winter Day, or your ears will be frostbitten.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了二十四节气中的立冬节气，解释了立冬节气的含义、时间和人们在立冬时节的风俗习惯。
1．Which of the following is right about the Start of Winter
A．It is one of the solar terms in Chinese calendar.
B．People begin to harvest crops on this day.
C．Winter begins on the same day every year.
D．It begins in different months in different places.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year.”可知，立冬是二十四节气中的一个。故选A。
2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．The Start of Winter.
B．The change of weather.
C．The important festival.
D．The beginning of winter.
解析：选D 代词指代词。根据上一句话“The weather every year is different, so the beginning of winter could be quite different.”，再根据代词的指代原则，“代词指代上句出现的人、物或事”，可知，本句的it代指上一句中的the beginning of winter。故选D。
3．What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about
A．Importance of the Start of Winter.
B．Customs of the Start of Winter.
C．Origin (起源) of the Start of Winter.
D．Food eaten on the Start of Winter.
解析：选B 段落大意题。根据倒数第二段中的“Before the Start of Winter，the ancient emperor ... and‘welcome the winter’”，以及最后一段中的“He cooked mutton，hot peppers and herbs to drive out the cold and warm up the body.”可知，文章最后两段主要在讲古代的时候，在立冬节气人们的一些习俗。故选B。
4．Why do people eat dumplings on the Start of Winter Day
A．Because dumplings can drive away typhoid.
B．Because they wish for good luck for themselves.
C．Because eating dumplings can warm up their ears.
D．Because they want to prevent the coming of winter.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，现在的生活条件提高了，人们吃饺子不再只是为了驱寒，而是带着一种对自己的美好愿望。故选B。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的好友Rick对中国的文化非常感兴趣，特别是即将到来的端午节，请你写一封信介绍中国的端午节。内容包括：
1．介绍中国的端午节(时间、意义、风俗等)；
2．欢迎他来中国。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Rick，
Knowing that
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Rick，
Knowing that you are very interested in Chinese culture, especially the Dragon Boat Festival, I would love to introduce it to you.
The Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most traditional festivals in China, falls on the May 5th in the lunar calendar. The festival is in honor of Qu Yuan, who was a Chinese poet.People in China will hold a variety of activities to honor him, such as dragon boat racing, eating zongzi and so on.
Welcome to China. You will have an unforgettable experience if you come to China during this festival.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely，
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。
In a bakery store, some cakes are put in a row on a shelf during the Spring Festival. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to sample them before coming to a decision.
I have often wondered whether some people, who have no intention of making a purchase, would take advantage of this. One day I asked the shop girl this question, and the answer was yes. “Now there's one old gentleman, for instance，” she told me. “He comes here almost every week and samples each one of the cakes, though he never buys anything, and I suspect he never will. Well, let him come if he wants it, and welcome him. And I hope there are a lot more stores where he can go and get his share. He looks as if he needs it, and I suppose they can afford it.”
She was still speaking when an elderly gentleman limped (蹒跚) up to the counter and began looking closely at the row of cakes with great interest. “Hey, that's the very gentleman I've been talking about，” whispered the shop girl, and then turned to him. “Would you like to sample them, Sir Here's a spoon for you to use.” The elderly gentleman, who was poorly but neatly dressed, accepted the spoon and began eagerly to sample one after another of the cakes, only breaking off occasionally to wipe his red eyes with a large torn handkerchief. “This is quite good. This is not bad either, but a little too heavy.” All the time, it was quite evident that he sincerely believed that he might eventually buy one of these cakes, and I was positive that he did not for a moment feel that he was in any way cheating the store. Poor old man! Probably he had come down in the world and this sampling was all that was left him from the time when he could afford to come and select his favorite cake.
Among the crowd of happy, prosperous looking festival shoppers, the little black figure of the old man seemed pitiful and out of place.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
In a burst of mercy, I went up to him and said，
Paragraph 2：
The girl took down the cake from its stand and started to make a parcel.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
In a burst of mercy. I went up to him and said, “Pardon me, Sir, will I do you a favor Let me purchase one of these cakes for you as a Spring Festival gift. It would give me much pleasure.” He jumped back as if he had been hit. “Excuse me，” he said, “I do not believe I have the pleasure of knowing you. Undoubtedly, you have mistaken me for someone else.” Then he turned to the shop girl and said in a loud voice, “Kindly pack me up this one here. I will take it with me.” He pointed at the largest and most expensive cake.
Paragraph 2：
The girl took down the cake from its stand and started to make a parcel. Meanwhile, he pulled out a worn little black wallet and began counting out the money onto the counter. To save his “honor”， the old gentleman had been forced into a purchase which he could not possibly afford. I felt that the kindest thing I could do now would be to walk away. That was the last time I saw or heard of him. Now he may never go there to sample cakes any more.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar(农历)divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气)．The Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year.
The Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored up.
In ancient times, the Start of Winter was regarded as the beginning of winter, however，due to geographical factors, the actual winter time varies from place to place.
In fact，the Start of Winter is not the beginning of winter in terms of meteorology(气象学)．The weather every year is different, so the beginning of winter could be quite different.And as China is very large, it starts at different times in different areas.
The beginnings of the four seasons were important festivals in ancient times. Before the Start of Winter，the ancient emperor would take a shower and have no more meat.On that day，the emperor would lead his officials to the countryside and “welcome the winter”．
People eat dumplings on the beginning of winter. Legend has it that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing invented “Jiao Ear” (娇耳) to treat typhoid (伤寒) patients with ear frostbite (冻疮)．He cooked mutton，hot peppers and herbs to drive out the cold and warm up the body.He put these materials into a dough skin and made them into an ear shape.Since then, people have learned to make the food which became known as “dumpling” or jiaozi. Today there is still a saying that goes “Eat dumplings on the Start of Winter Day, or your ears will be frostbitten.”
1．Which of the following is right about the Start of Winter
A．It is one of the solar terms in Chinese calendar.
B．People begin to harvest crops on this day.
C．Winter begins on the same day every year.
D．It begins in different months in different places.
2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．The Start of Winter.
B．The change of weather.
C．The important festival.
D．The beginning of winter.
3．What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about
A．Importance of the Start of Winter.
B．Customs of the Start of Winter.
C．Origin (起源) of the Start of Winter.
D．Food eaten on the Start of Winter.
4．Why do people eat dumplings on the Start of Winter Day
A．Because dumplings can drive away typhoid.
B．Because they wish for good luck for themselves.
C．Because eating dumplings can warm up their ears.
D．Because they want to prevent the coming of winter.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的好友Rick对中国的文化非常感兴趣，特别是即将到来的端午节，请你写一封信介绍中国的端午节。内容包括：
1．介绍中国的端午节(时间、意义、风俗等)；
2．欢迎他来中国。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Rick，
Knowing that
Yours sincerely，
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。
In a bakery store, some cakes are put in a row on a shelf during the Spring Festival. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to sample them before coming to a decision.
I have often wondered whether some people, who have no intention of making a purchase, would take advantage of this. One day I asked the shop girl this question, and the answer was yes. “Now there's one old gentleman, for instance，” she told me. “He comes here almost every week and samples each one of the cakes, though he never buys anything, and I suspect he never will. Well, let him come if he wants it, and welcome him. And I hope there are a lot more stores where he can go and get his share. He looks as if he needs it, and I suppose they can afford it.”
She was still speaking when an elderly gentleman limped (蹒跚) up to the counter and began looking closely at the row of cakes with great interest. “Hey, that's the very gentleman I've been talking about，” whispered the shop girl, and then turned to him. “Would you like to sample them, Sir Here's a spoon for you to use.” The elderly gentleman, who was poorly but neatly dressed, accepted the spoon and began eagerly to sample one after another of the cakes, only breaking off occasionally to wipe his red eyes with a large torn handkerchief. “This is quite good. This is not bad either, but a little too heavy.” All the time, it was quite evident that he sincerely believed that he might eventually buy one of these cakes, and I was positive that he did not for a moment feel that he was in any way cheating the store. Poor old man! Probably he had come down in the world and this sampling was all that was left him from the time when he could afford to come and select his favorite cake.
Among the crowd of happy, prosperous looking festival shoppers, the little black figure of the old man seemed pitiful and out of place.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
In a burst of mercy, I went up to him and said，
Paragraph 2：
The girl took down the cake from its stand and started to make a parcel. UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
As one of the most watched programs in China, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has been an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. From the television era to the digital age, people's expectations always run high for the event.
Having a big family dinner with relatives on the New Year's Eve is a must for New Year celebrations for almost every family. The annual Spring Festival Gala usually lasts over four hours, just in time when the Chinese people gather to have their festive dinner. Featuring musicals, dances, comic skits and dramas, the gala is aimed at entertaining viewers of all ages.
In 2019, more than 621.4 million people in China and another 24.8 million overseas watched the show on television, while a number of viewers — 527 million — watched it on new media platforms: apps, websites, video streaming sites and social media.
The first CCTV Spring Festival Gala was live broadcast via television on February 12, 1983. However, not all Chinese people had a chance to watch the show at home as nearly 80 percent of families did not possess their own TV set. In 1983, the director of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala set four telephones backstage so viewers could ask the actors to perform the requested items. As the on-demand calls were so popular, the lines would literally be overheated, causing staff members to stand by with a fire extinguisher ready to put out any possible fire.
The gala traditionally concludes with the song “Can't Forget Tonight”. The song has been performed for 23 times over the past several years. Its original performer Li Guyi has also held a record of singing the most songs during a gala. In 1983, she sang a total of seven songs.
Ming Man Cheung was the first singer from Hong Kong to perform at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. He sang a patriotic song, “My Chinese Heart”， in 1984 and won millions of hearts, especially those who were living abroad.
The longest running performance in the history of the gala is called “Time”. In 2016, Yang Caiqi performed on stage for four hours until the New Year's bell rang.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。中国春晚是中国人家庭团聚庆祝春节不可缺少的一部分。对于春晚，你不知道的有哪些呢？本文介绍了有关中国春晚的知识。
1．How many people watched the 2019 CCTV Spring Festival Gala
A．About 1,148 million.
B．About 646 million.
C．About 1,173 million.
D．About 552 million.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段提到的“In 2019, more than 621.4 million people in China and another 24.8 million overseas watched the show on television, while a number of viewers — 527 million — watched it on new media platforms: apps, websites, video streaming sites and social media.”可知，观看春晚的人加起来是621.4＋24.8＋527＝1 173.2 million ，故C项正确。
2．What can we learn from the passage
A．“Time” lasted over four hours in the gala of 2016.
B．Ming Man Cheung sang a patriotic song in the first gala.
C．The song “Can't Forget Tonight” is performed annually in the gala.
D．Backstage staff of the first gala kept cautious in case the telephone lines caught fire.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“As the on-demand calls were so popular, the lines would literally be overheated, causing staff members to stand by with a fire extinguisher ready to put out any possible fire.”可推断，第一届春晚的后台工作人员保持谨慎，以防电话线路着火。故D项正确。
3．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To share some facts about the gala.
B．To look back on the past of the gala.
C．To attract more viewers to watch the show.
D．To promote the traditional Chinese festival.
解析：选A 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了2019年春晚的收视率、1983年春晚的趣事、《难忘今宵》和《我的中国心》等节目事实，故文章旨在分享与春晚有关的事实，故A项正确。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar (阳历)．__1__
This day's important activity is watching lanterns. Once in the ancient time, Buddhism was popular in China. One emperor ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day.__2__ Till today, the lantern festival is still held each year around the country. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets, attracting countless visitors. Children will hold self-made or bought lanterns on the streets, extremely excited.
__3__ Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift. As riddle guessing is interesting and full of wisdom, it has become popular among all social classes.
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings. Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of rice flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste and so on. It tastes sweet and delicious.__4__
In the daytime of the Festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts (踩高跷) and beating drums while dancing will be on.__5__ Some local governments will even organize a fireworks party.
A．“Guessing lantern riddles”is an essential part of the Festival.
B．There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival.
C．On the night, except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene.
D．Today, when the festival comes, red lanterns can be seen in the street, in each house, and store.
E．As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC－AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance.
F．What's more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with “tuanyuan”， meaning reunion.
G．Later, it developed into a grand festival among common people and its influence expanded from the Central Plains to the whole of China.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国传统节日元宵节的由来、发展以及相关的节日活动。
1．选E 上文“The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar(阳历)”讲述元宵节的大概日期，下文“Once in the ancient time, Buddhism was popular in China. One emperor ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day.”说明元宵节的由来，E项“早在西汉时期(公元前206年－公元25年)，元宵节就已经成为一个具有重要意义的节日。”说明在古代元宵节就已经盛行，放在第一段段末，承上启下，符合语境。故选E项。
2．选G 上文“Once in the ancient time, Buddhism was popular in China. One emperor ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day.”说明元宵节的由来，G项“后来，它发展成为普通民众的盛大节日，其影响从中原扩大到整个中国。”进一步讲述元宵节的发展，承接上文，符合语境。故选G项。
3．选A 根据下文“Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns.”可知，本段主要讲述元宵节“猜灯谜活动”的有关内容，A项“猜灯谜是这个节日的重要组成部分。”提出“猜灯谜”这一元宵节活动，放在段首，引出下文，符合语境。故选A项。
4．选F 根据上文可知，本段主要讲述元宵节的传统美食汤圆的有关内容，F项“而且，汤圆在汉语中与‘团圆’的发音相似，意思是团聚。”说明人们在元宵节吃汤圆的意义，承接上文，符合语境。故选F项。
5．选C 上文说明节日白天的一些活动，C项“到了晚上，除了华丽的灯笼，烟火也是一道美丽的风景。”说明节日夜晚的活动，其中的On the night和上文的In the daytime of the Festival形成对比，符合文意。故选C项。
Ⅲ.完形填空
Many western cultures measure their days with the solar calendar. Therefore, they __1__ the coming of the New Year on January 1. Cultures in Asia and the Middle East use other calendars and celebrate the New Year at other times. Events and rituals __2__ from country to country. But in each place, New Year celebrations are a big __3__.
Most world cultures have been celebrating the New Year for centuries. The earliest New Year celebrations took place during spring or __4__ time. With __5__weather ahead, or plenty of food to eat in winter, people __6__ felt like having a party! As the days became longer and as nature renewed itself, people also felt like they could have a new start. The New Year could bring better fortune, more opportunities and new challenges. Such__7__ themes remain the same today.
Some cultures have __8__ New Year traditions. Italians throw old things out of their windows at midnight, symbolizing the __9__ of the old. Mexicans fire guns into the air to ward off __10__. Danes jump off chairs exactly as the clock __11__midnight, so they can “jump” into the New Year. Greek children leave their shoes by the fireplace on New Year's Day. They hope “Santa Claus” will come and fill the shoes with __12__. In Vancouver, Canada, some people celebrate the New Year by jumping into the ocean. The weather is freezing cold! As you might expect, most people come to watch the swimmers __13__ swim themselves.
London hosts an annual New Year's Day parade that __14__ nearly a million spectators. The largest parade in Europe, it features bands, floats and enormous balloons. These balloons are so huge that they __15__ over nearby buildings!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同国家庆祝新年的风俗习惯。
1．A.observe B．notice
C．expect D．decide
解析：选A 由下文的“celebrate the New Year”和“New Year celebrations”可知，此处指1月1日庆祝(observe)新年的到来。故选A。
2．A.happen B．develop
C．vary D．hold
解析：选C 由上文的“西方1月1日庆祝新年，亚洲和中东地区在其他时间庆祝新年”和第三段的“不同国家不同寻常的新年传统”可知，不同国家庆祝新年的活动和仪式各不相同。vary from ... to ...“从……到……不同”。故选C。
3．A.burden B．reunion
C．deal D．success
解析：选C 由第二段第一句可知，大多数世界文化庆祝新年的传统已经有几个世纪了，说明新年是一件很重要的事。a big deal“一件大事”。故选C。
4．A.winter B．harvest
C．labor D．leisure
解析：选B 由生活常识可知，粮食收获的时候是个好日子，值得庆祝，可推断出最早的新年庆祝活动可能会在收获(harvest)的季节。故选B。
5．A.colder B．changeable
C．extreme D．better
解析：选D 由下文的“As the days became longer and as nature renewed itself”可知，白天越来越长，大自然也在复苏，说明天气在变好(better)。故选D。
6．A.eventually B．naturally
C．occasionally D．exactly
解析：选B 由上文可知，天气变好，粮食充裕，人自然(naturally)就想开派对，开心放松一下。故选B。
7．A.unique B．challenging
C．interesting D．universal
解析：选D 由上文的“The New Year could bring better fortune, more opportunities and new challenges.”可知，新年意味着更多的财富，更多的机遇和新的挑战，这是全世界广泛适用的(universal)主题，从古至今都是这样，没有改变。故选D。
8．A.unusual B．shocking
C．silly D．typical
解析：选A 由下文可知，意大利人、墨西哥人、丹麦人、希腊人和加拿大人庆祝新年的方式很不同寻常、与众不同(unusual)。故选A。
9．A.coming B．departure
C．failure D．dying
解析：选B 由上文的“throw old things out of their windows”可知，把旧东西扔出窗外，表明旧东西从家里离开(departure)了。故选B。
10．A.animals B．misfortune
C．enemies D．poverty
解析：选B 由上文的“fire guns into the air”和生活常识可知，向空中鸣枪一是一种保护自己的防御姿态(避免别人伤害自己，以免自己不幸)，二是为了向不幸的人/事默哀，可推断出墨西哥人向空中鸣枪是为了躲避不幸(misfortune)。故选B。
11．A.reaches B．rings
C．strikes D．shows
解析：选C 由本处的“the clock ______ midnight”可知，此处指午夜钟声敲响(strikes)，即到了新年那一天。故选C。
12．A.kisses B．love
C．fortune D．gifts
解析：选D 由上文的“Santa Claus”和常识可知，Santa Claus(圣诞老人)是给孩子送新年礼物(gifts)的人。故选D。
13．A.as well as B．so as to
C．other than D．rather than
解析：选D 由上文的“The weather is freezing cold！”，“most people come to watch the swimmers”和下文的“swim themselves”可知，天气冷得要命，所以大多数人是来观看游泳运动员的，而不是(rather than)自己游泳。故选D。
14．A.draws B．requires
C．amuses D．provides
解析：选A 由下文的“nearly a million spectators. The largest parade in Europe, it features bands, floats and enormous balloons.”可知，伦敦举办的新年游行是欧洲最大的游行，有乐队、彩车和巨大的气球，无疑会吸引(draws)观众前来观看。故选A。
15．A.watch B．exceed
C．tower D．contain
解析：选C 由生活常识可知，气球会飘向天空，而伦敦新年游行的气球太大了，以至于飘的位置高于(tower)附近的建筑物。故选C。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
As one of the most watched programs in China, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has been an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. From the television era to the digital age, people's expectations always run high for the event.
Having a big family dinner with relatives on the New Year's Eve is a must for New Year celebrations for almost every family. The annual Spring Festival Gala usually lasts over four hours, just in time when the Chinese people gather to have their festive dinner. Featuring musicals, dances, comic skits and dramas, the gala is aimed at entertaining viewers of all ages.
In 2019, more than 621.4 million people in China and another 24.8 million overseas watched the show on television, while a number of viewers — 527 million — watched it on new media platforms: apps, websites, video streaming sites and social media.
The first CCTV Spring Festival Gala was live broadcast via television on February 12, 1983. However, not all Chinese people had a chance to watch the show at home as nearly 80 percent of families did not possess their own TV set. In 1983, the director of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala set four telephones backstage so viewers could ask the actors to perform the requested items. As the on-demand calls were so popular, the lines would literally be overheated, causing staff members to stand by with a fire extinguisher ready to put out any possible fire.
The gala traditionally concludes with the song “Can't Forget Tonight”. The song has been performed for 23 times over the past several years. Its original performer Li Guyi has also held a record of singing the most songs during a gala. In 1983, she sang a total of seven songs.
Ming Man Cheung was the first singer from Hong Kong to perform at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. He sang a patriotic song, “My Chinese Heart”， in 1984 and won millions of hearts, especially those who were living abroad.
The longest running performance in the history of the gala is called “Time”. In 2016, Yang Caiqi performed on stage for four hours until the New Year's bell rang.
1．How many people watched the 2019 CCTV Spring Festival Gala
A．About 1,148 million.
B．About 646 million.
C．About 1,173 million.
D．About 552 million.
2．What can we learn from the passage
A．“Time” lasted over four hours in the gala of 2016.
B．Ming Man Cheung sang a patriotic song in the first gala.
C．The song “Can't Forget Tonight” is performed annually in the gala.
D．Backstage staff of the first gala kept cautious in case the telephone lines caught fire.
3．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To share some facts about the gala.
B．To look back on the past of the gala.
C．To attract more viewers to watch the show.
D．To promote the traditional Chinese festival.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar (阳历)．__1__
This day's important activity is watching lanterns. Once in the ancient time, Buddhism was popular in China. One emperor ordered to light lanterns in the imperial palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on this day.__2__ Till today, the lantern festival is still held each year around the country. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets, attracting countless visitors. Children will hold self-made or bought lanterns on the streets, extremely excited.
__3__ Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have solutions to the riddles, they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answer. If they are right, they will get a little gift. As riddle guessing is interesting and full of wisdom, it has become popular among all social classes.
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings. Yuanxiao also has another name, tangyuan. It is small dumpling balls made of rice flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste and so on. It tastes sweet and delicious.__4__
In the daytime of the Festival, performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a land boat dance, a yangge dance, walking on stilts (踩高跷) and beating drums while dancing will be on.__5__ Some local governments will even organize a fireworks party.
A．“Guessing lantern riddles”is an essential part of the Festival.
B．There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival.
C．On the night, except for magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene.
D．Today, when the festival comes, red lanterns can be seen in the street, in each house, and store.
E．As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC－AD 25), it had become a festival with great significance.
F．What's more, tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with “tuanyuan”， meaning reunion.
G．Later, it developed into a grand festival among common people and its influence expanded from the Central Plains to the whole of China.
Ⅲ.完形填空
Many western cultures measure their days with the solar calendar. Therefore, they __1__ the coming of the New Year on January 1. Cultures in Asia and the Middle East use other calendars and celebrate the New Year at other times. Events and rituals __2__ from country to country. But in each place, New Year celebrations are a big __3__.
Most world cultures have been celebrating the New Year for centuries. The earliest New Year celebrations took place during spring or __4__ time. With __5__weather ahead, or plenty of food to eat in winter, people __6__ felt like having a party! As the days became longer and as nature renewed itself, people also felt like they could have a new start. The New Year could bring better fortune, more opportunities and new challenges. Such__7__ themes remain the same today.
Some cultures have __8__ New Year traditions. Italians throw old things out of their windows at midnight, symbolizing the __9__ of the old. Mexicans fire guns into the air to ward off __10__. Danes jump off chairs exactly as the clock __11__midnight, so they can “jump” into the New Year. Greek children leave their shoes by the fireplace on New Year's Day. They hope “Santa Claus” will come and fill the shoes with __12__. In Vancouver, Canada, some people celebrate the New Year by jumping into the ocean. The weather is freezing cold! As you might expect, most people come to watch the swimmers __13__ swim themselves.
London hosts an annual New Year's Day parade that __14__ nearly a million spectators. The largest parade in Europe, it features bands, floats and enormous balloons. These balloons are so huge that they __15__ over nearby buildings!
1．A.observe B．notice
C．expect D．decide
2．A.happen B．develop
C．vary D．hold
3．A.burden B．reunion
C．deal D．success
4．A.winter B．harvest
C．labor D．leisure
5．A.colder B．changeable
C．extreme D．better
6．A.eventually B．naturally
C．occasionally D．exactly
7．A.unique B．challenging
C．interesting D．universal
8．A.unusual B．shocking
C．silly D．typical
9．A.coming B．departure
C．failure D．dying
10．A.animals B．misfortune
C．enemies D．poverty
11．A.reaches B．rings
C．strikes D．shows
12．A.kisses B．love
C．fortune D．gifts
13．A.as well as B．so as to
C．other than D．rather than
14．A.draws B．requires
C．amuses D．provides
15．A.watch B．exceed
C．tower D．containUNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss
Seymour Apple Festival
Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple Festival
The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall Festival
The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn't mean it's lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival will provide three full days of fun. This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You'll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall Festival
The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts Festival
Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个秋季的节日。
1．Which festivals are free of charge
A．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
B．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival.
C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Seymour Apple Festival中的“Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment！” 可知，西摩苹果节的门票是免费的，娱乐也是免费的！根据Southside Fall Festival中的“The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission.”可知，此节日也是免费入场。故选B。
2．What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year
A．Fun activities on Saturday.
B．The duration of the festival.
C．The area of the hosting town.
D．Musicians' live performance.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years.”可知，今年的节日将以当地优秀音乐家的现场音乐为特色，使它有别于往年。故选D。
3．Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by______.
A．movie lovers B．modern artists
C．visitors of all ages D．families with kids
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，秋季艺术节既有许多孩子喜爱的活动，也有为父母准备的活动，故特别受到有孩子的家庭的欢迎。故选D。
B
Chinese New Year has been welcomed in Britain with its biggest ever program of events and celebrations.
From London's Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade (舞龙表演), led by a very impressive 54-meter-long dragon, ending in Chinatown where there was traditional Chinese entertainment, more than 6,000 lanterns, street food villages and a fireworks show.Celebrations also took place in Liverpool, Birmingham, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Newcastle.
Academic Dr Wu Kegang said that the Chinese New Year event in Britain “is now bigger than ever and it is growing every year”. When Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, the first thing he noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated mainly in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. “You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, or to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for events almost only held for Chinese people，” Wu recalled.
“Now it is so different, and we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations，” he said. “It is clear to me that the celebrations will continue to grow in Britain. Chinese New Year has earned its place in the calendar of events in Britain, and is here to stay.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的春节在英国不仅很受欢迎，而且其受欢迎程度逐年递增。
4．Where did the Dragon Parade take place
A．In London. B．In Liverpool.
C．In Manchester. D．In Birmingham.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade”可知，舞龙活动发生在曼彻斯特。
5．When Dr Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago, Chinese New Year was ________.
A．celebrated mainly by Chinese communities
B．celebrated by local communities all over the country
C．only celebrated in London, Liverpool and Manchester
D．celebrated by tens of thousands of British people with Chinese people
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，26年前，中国新年主要在有大型华人社区的城镇和城市庆祝。
6．How does Dr Wu think Chinese New Year will develop in Britain
A．It will lose its attraction.
B．It will become a British official holiday.
C．More and more British people will join in the celebrations.
D．It will become the most important one in the calendar of events in Britain.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，会有越来越多的英国人参加中国新年庆祝活动。
7．What does this passage mainly tell us
A．How Chinese New Year is celebrated in Britain.
B．Where Chinese New Year is celebrated in Britain.
C．Chinese culture is more attractive than British culture.
D．Chinese New Year has become more and more popular in Britain.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。文章开头介绍了在英国不同地方的人们都在庆祝中国新年。文章引用学者吴克刚博士的话，表明在英国，中国的春节活动比以往任何时候都要盛大，而且受欢迎度每年都在增长。由此可知，本文主要介绍了中国新年在英国变得越来越受欢迎。
C
Whether you will be a doctor or a police officer in the future, there's a teacher in your life.They teach you and help you know who you are.Of course, you want to thank them.
Teachers' Day is the perfect chance for students around the world to thank their teachers.The festival falls on different days in different countries.
In China, Teachers' Day is on September 10th.But in the US, teachers have a whole week to celebrate.Teacher Appreciation Week is in the first full week of May every year.Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy.Now, they bring gifts with pictures of apples, such as cups, picture frames and teddy bears.Some students also make DIY gifts for their teachers.During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and cakes.
The South Korean Teachers' Day is on May 15th.Many students offer flowers to their teachers.Another traditional gift is a card.Thousands of students prepare personalized cards and give them to their favorite teachers.
Although different countries have different Teachers' Days, there's one day for the whole world to honor teachers.On October 5th of every year, over 100 countries, such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers' Day.UNESCO started the day in 1994.It wants to remind people of the importance of teaching.
Only_you_can_make_a_card_like_this_one.A fingerprint card is a good gift on Teachers' Day.You will need: card, pen and colorful ink.
Press your ink-covered finger on a clean card.
Use a pen to make your fingerprint into an animal or a robot.
Write words like “You are a wonderful teacher.” or “Thank you for teaching me.” on the card.
Some thank-you notes for great teachers：
I am lucky to have the best teacher in the world.Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide — You.
You are not only my teacher; you are my friend.I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。教师节是全世界的学生感谢老师的节日，这个节日在不同的国家有不同的日期。文章对此进行了介绍并告诉读者如何做一张有意义的感谢卡片。
8．According to the passage, apples used to be a good choice of gifts for Teachers' Day because________.
A．students want to wish their teachers good health
B．apples are in season on Teachers' Day
C．students want to wish their teachers success
D．apples are sweet and cheap
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy.”可知，苹果曾经是一个很好的教师节礼物的选择，因为学生想祝他们的老师身体健康。
9．More than 100 countries celebrate World Teachers' Day on ________.
A．May 5th B．May 15th
C．October 5th D．September 10th
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“On October 5th of every year, over 100 countries, such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers' Day.”可知，100多个国家在10月5日庆祝世界教师节。
10．The underlined part “Only you can make a card like this one” is to tell the readers________.
A．where to order a beautiful card
B．how to make a meaningful DIY card
C．what kind of gift is best for teachers
D．how to order a teacher's card online
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据画线句后的内容可知，这一部分是告诉读者如何亲自动手做一张有意义的教师节卡片。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Fun Halloween Activities for a Family
Halloween is a special time for families. __1__ It is also a great opportunity for adults to develop the relationship with their children. Here are a few Halloween activities for the whole family.
·Prepare some mysterious gifts for your neighbors.
Halloween is a festival with pranks (恶作剧) when you can quickly get people in the spirit of the holiday. __2__ When I was a child, my parents prepared a full bag of various treats and goodies and sent them to our neighbors.
·__3__
Change any room of your house into a dressing room and let your children perform an improvised (即兴的) show with their creative and beautiful costumes. Don't forget to capture those fun moments with a camera.
·Go to pumpkin farmland.
__4__ Before the adventure, set rules with your children like no going out of your sight and no fights. Most probably your kids will be curious to learn interesting facts about how to grow and choose pumpkins.
When you need a pumpkin for a pie, you should pay attention to the texture and taste, but if you choose a pumpkin for carving, pay attention to its size, shape and ripeness. Always pick pumpkins with dry stems (茎). __5__ Take plenty of photos and have fun!
A．Teach your kids some simple rules.
B．Arrange a Halloween fashion show.
C．This can be another way to celebrate Halloween.
D．Change your house into a frightening house.
E．Just make sure they are harmless to anyone's health.
F．It's all about unique family traditions, fun and interesting.
G．Get your children involved in planting pumpkin seeds and making tasty desserts.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个家庭该如何过万圣节，并享受其中的乐趣。
1．选F 根据空前一句“Halloween is a special time for families.”及空后一句“It is also a great opportunity for adults to develop the relationship with their children.”可知，此处应是对万圣节的一种解释，故选F。
2．选E 根据空前的“Halloween is a festival with pranks(恶作剧)”可知，E项“确保它们不要对他人的健康造成伤害”承接上文，符合语境。
3．选B 根据下文中的“Change any room of your house into a dressing room ... show with their creative and beautiful costumes.”可知，B项“安排一个万圣节时装表演”符合语境。
4．选C 根据本段小标题可知，去南瓜地是庆祝万圣节的另外一种方式，故选C。
5．选A 根据空前的关键词“pay attention to”及“choose”可知，这里提到教给孩子一些选南瓜的技巧，故选A。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won't Want to Miss
Seymour Apple Festival
Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike-decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple Festival
The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall Festival
The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn't mean it's lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival will provide three full days of fun. This year's festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You'll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall Festival
The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts Festival
Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
1．Which festivals are free of charge
A．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
B．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival.
C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.
2．What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year
A．Fun activities on Saturday.
B．The duration of the festival.
C．The area of the hosting town.
D．Musicians' live performance.
3．Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by______.
A．movie lovers B．modern artists
C．visitors of all ages D．families with kids
B
Chinese New Year has been welcomed in Britain with its biggest ever program of events and celebrations.
From London's Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade (舞龙表演), led by a very impressive 54-meter-long dragon, ending in Chinatown where there was traditional Chinese entertainment, more than 6,000 lanterns, street food villages and a fireworks show.Celebrations also took place in Liverpool, Birmingham, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Newcastle.
Academic Dr Wu Kegang said that the Chinese New Year event in Britain “is now bigger than ever and it is growing every year”. When Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, the first thing he noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated mainly in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. “You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, or to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for events almost only held for Chinese people，” Wu recalled.
“Now it is so different, and we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations，” he said. “It is clear to me that the celebrations will continue to grow in Britain. Chinese New Year has earned its place in the calendar of events in Britain, and is here to stay.”
4．Where did the Dragon Parade take place
A．In London. B．In Liverpool.
C．In Manchester. D．In Birmingham.
5．When Dr Wu arrived in Britain 26 years ago, Chinese New Year was ________.
A．celebrated mainly by Chinese communities
B．celebrated by local communities all over the country
C．only celebrated in London, Liverpool and Manchester
D．celebrated by tens of thousands of British people with Chinese people
6．How does Dr Wu think Chinese New Year will develop in Britain
A．It will lose its attraction.
B．It will become a British official holiday.
C．More and more British people will join in the celebrations.
D．It will become the most important one in the calendar of events in Britain.
7．What does this passage mainly tell us
A．How Chinese New Year is celebrated in Britain.
B．Where Chinese New Year is celebrated in Britain.
C．Chinese culture is more attractive than British culture.
D．Chinese New Year has become more and more popular in Britain.
C
Whether you will be a doctor or a police officer in the future, there's a teacher in your life.They teach you and help you know who you are.Of course, you want to thank them.
Teachers' Day is the perfect chance for students around the world to thank their teachers.The festival falls on different days in different countries.
In China, Teachers' Day is on September 10th.But in the US, teachers have a whole week to celebrate.Teacher Appreciation Week is in the first full week of May every year.Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy.Now, they bring gifts with pictures of apples, such as cups, picture frames and teddy bears.Some students also make DIY gifts for their teachers.During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and cakes.
The South Korean Teachers' Day is on May 15th.Many students offer flowers to their teachers.Another traditional gift is a card.Thousands of students prepare personalized cards and give them to their favorite teachers.
Although different countries have different Teachers' Days, there's one day for the whole world to honor teachers.On October 5th of every year, over 100 countries, such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers' Day.UNESCO started the day in 1994.It wants to remind people of the importance of teaching.
Only_you_can_make_a_card_like_this_one.A fingerprint card is a good gift on Teachers' Day.You will need: card, pen and colorful ink.
Press your ink-covered finger on a clean card.
Use a pen to make your fingerprint into an animal or a robot.
Write words like “You are a wonderful teacher.” or “Thank you for teaching me.” on the card.
Some thank-you notes for great teachers：
I am lucky to have the best teacher in the world.Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide — You.
You are not only my teacher; you are my friend.I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.
8．According to the passage, apples used to be a good choice of gifts for Teachers' Day because________.
A．students want to wish their teachers good health
B．apples are in season on Teachers' Day
C．students want to wish their teachers success
D．apples are sweet and cheap
9．More than 100 countries celebrate World Teachers' Day on ________.
A．May 5th B．May 15th
C．October 5th D．September 10th
10．The underlined part “Only you can make a card like this one” is to tell the readers________.
A．where to order a beautiful card
B．how to make a meaningful DIY card
C．what kind of gift is best for teachers
D．how to order a teacher's card online
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Fun Halloween Activities for a Family
Halloween is a special time for families. __1__ It is also a great opportunity for adults to develop the relationship with their children. Here are a few Halloween activities for the whole family.
·Prepare some mysterious gifts for your neighbors.
Halloween is a festival with pranks (恶作剧) when you can quickly get people in the spirit of the holiday. __2__ When I was a child, my parents prepared a full bag of various treats and goodies and sent them to our neighbors.
·__3__
Change any room of your house into a dressing room and let your children perform an improvised (即兴的) show with their creative and beautiful costumes. Don't forget to capture those fun moments with a camera.
·Go to pumpkin farmland.
__4__ Before the adventure, set rules with your children like no going out of your sight and no fights. Most probably your kids will be curious to learn interesting facts about how to grow and choose pumpkins.
When you need a pumpkin for a pie, you should pay attention to the texture and taste, but if you choose a pumpkin for carving, pay attention to its size, shape and ripeness. Always pick pumpkins with dry stems (茎). __5__ Take plenty of photos and have fun!
A．Teach your kids some simple rules.
B．Arrange a Halloween fashion show.
C．This can be another way to celebrate Halloween.
D．Change your house into a frightening house.
E．Just make sure they are harmless to anyone's health.
F．It's all about unique family traditions, fun and interesting.
G．Get your children involved in planting pumpkin seeds and making tasty desserts.
