UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气)．Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21.
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 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 TRUE about 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 November 7 this year.
D．It begins in different months in different places.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year”和常识可知，立冬是二十四节气之一。
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 代词指代题。根据上文及代词的指代原则：“代词指代上句出现的人、物或事”可知，本句的it指代上一句中的“the beginning of winter”，即冬天的开始。
3．What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about
A．Importance of Start of Winter.
B．Customs of Start of Winter.
C．Origin of Start of Winter.
D．Food eaten on Start of Winter.
解析：选B 段落大意题。根据倒数第二段第二、三句以及最后一段第一句可知，文章后两段主要在讲古代的时候人们在立冬节气的一些习俗。
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来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喜。
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自己的礼物。
Ⅲ.语法填空
The annual Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority falls during the New Year period of the Dai Calendar. It is the most important festival __1__ (observe) by the Dai ethnic people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture.
The festival lasts for three days.The first two days' __2__ (activity) are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River.On the first day, a grand __3__ (celebrate) marks the beginning of the festival.
An outdoor market is set up __4__ locals go for New Year shopping.Artists create sand carvings on open space close to the market.A dragon boat race __5__ (hold) on Lancang River __6__ (ring) out the old year in the afternoon.At night, the banks of the river are __7__ (colorful) lit, and locals float river lanterns on the river.
The third day, the climax (高潮) of the festival, is reserved for water splashing.On that day, the Dai put on their __8__ (new) and best clothes, and then assemble at the local temple.Water is regarded by the Dai as a symbol of goodwill among people.Therefore, splashing a fellow human being with water during the Water Splashing Festival, __9__ a close neighbor or a fellow villager, or even a stranger, is __10__ expression of the desire for good luck and prosperity to that person.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了傣族泼水节的庆祝活动。
1．observed 考查非谓语动词。动词observe和其逻辑主语festival之间构成被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填observed。
2．activities 考查名词复数。根据空后的“are”可知，应用activity的复数形式。故填activities。
3．celebration 考查名词。空处在句中作主语，应用名词形式；名词celebration意为“庆祝”，前面有不定冠词a修饰，应用单数形式。故填celebration。
4．where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词market，关系词在从句中作地点状语，故用关系副词where引导。
5．is held 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。本句描述客观事实，应用一般现在时；主语A dragon boat race和动词hold之间构成被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语为单数，故填is held。
6．to ring 考查非谓语动词。举行龙舟比赛是为了鸣钟辞旧迎新，所以应用不定式表目的。故填to ring。
7．colorfully 考查副词。修饰动词lit应用副词，故填colorfully。
8．newest 考查形容词最高级。根据“best”可知，空处与之并列，应用形容词最高级，表示“最新、最好的衣服”。故填newest。
9．whether 考查连词。根据“or”可知，此处为固定用法 whether ...or ...，意为“不管……还是……”。故填whether。
10．an 考查冠词。此处expression为泛指，且以元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an。an expression of ...意为“表示……”。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气)．Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov. 7 and ends on Nov. 21.
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 Start of Winter Day, or your ears will be frostbitten.”
1．Which of the following is TRUE about 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 November 7 this 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 Start of Winter.
B．Customs of Start of Winter.
C．Origin of Start of Winter.
D．Food eaten on Start of Winter.
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 annual Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority falls during the New Year period of the Dai Calendar. It is the most important festival __1__ (observe) by the Dai ethnic people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture.
The festival lasts for three days.The first two days' __2__ (activity) are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River.On the first day, a grand __3__ (celebrate) marks the beginning of the festival.
An outdoor market is set up __4__ locals go for New Year shopping.Artists create sand carvings on open space close to the market.A dragon boat race __5__ (hold) on Lancang River __6__ (ring) out the old year in the afternoon.At night, the banks of the river are __7__ (colorful) lit, and locals float river lanterns on the river.
The third day, the climax (高潮) of the festival, is reserved for water splashing.On that day, the Dai put on their __8__ (new) and best clothes, and then assemble at the local temple.Water is regarded by the Dai as a symbol of goodwill among people.Therefore, splashing a fellow human being with water during the Water Splashing Festival, __9__ a close neighbor or a fellow villager, or even a stranger, is __10__ expression of the desire for good luck and prosperity to that person.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Reggie was a normal boy, but he had been born with deafness. He was well known to everyone in town, and they were all very fond of him.Unfortunately, though, he always seemed to end up being treated differently from everyone else. Children worried that they would hurt him, and that may be because he wouldn't hear the ball being hit in his direction.Adults acted like he couldn't understand them, as though he was some kind of baby.
Reggie didn't like this.But the person who disliked it the most was his friend Michael, who determined one day that things had to change.Michael's father was the town's mayor, and Michael finally convinced him that this year, in honor of Reggie, they should offer one day of the festival to the deaf.During that whole day everyone in town would have to wear earplugs.
People liked the idea, because everyone loved Reggie.The day became known as The Day of Silence, and when it arrived, everyone stuck plugs in their ears, in a spirit of great fun.That morning was filled with practical jokes and laughter.But, as the hours passed, people became more and more aware of how difficult life was when you couldn't hear anything.
However, learning about how life was more difficult for the deaf was nothing compared to the greatest discovery of the day: Reggie was amazing!
So The Day of Silence was the day when everyone realized you had to give people a chance to show how valuable they are.People wanted to make sure that others would learn this lesson.So, from that day on, whenever a visitor came, they were welcomed joyfully and a helmet with great thick car laps, was put on their head.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。作者主要通过雷吉的故事向我们描述了“静默之日”的起源。
1．What does the underlined word “deafness” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Unable to speak. B．Unable to write.
C．Unable to walk. D．Unable to hear.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。根据第一段第四句及第三段中的“when you couldn't hear anything”可知，Reggie听不到声音。故deafness意为“耳聋，失聪”。
2．According to Paragraph 2, we learn that________.
A．Reggie disliked Michael very much
B．Michael understood Reggie better than others
C．Michael's father didn't respect the deaf
D．The idea to offer one day of the festival to the deaf was refused
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句可知，雷吉的朋友迈克尔跟他一样，不喜欢别人对他区别对待，所以迈克尔比别人更理解雷吉。
3．What did people discover by wearing earplugs
A．Reggie's life wasn't easy as imagined.
B．Daily life was rather difficult to everyone.
C．They should help Reggie as much as possible.
D．Reggie had achieved a lot by working hard.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，人们带上耳塞后明白了雷吉的生活并不是他们想象的那么容易。
4．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Reggie's Miserable Life
B．A Devoted Friend
C．The Origin of The Day of Silence
D．A Funny Story of a Town
解析：选C 标题归纳题。文章通过讲述雷吉的事情引出“静默之日”，所以本文主要讲了“静默之日”的起源。故C项适合作文章标题。
B
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th and was created to inspire people around the globe to take an active part in environmental protection and learn more about ways we can help to make sure the future of our planet is safe.
The very first World Environment Day took place in 1974, established by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment that took place in 1972. Each year the United Nations picks a theme and a host city where anyone who is concerned about the environment can talk about environmental topics with others, followed by different kinds of exhibits to promote environmental awareness. Environmentalists, academics and scientists come together to bring new ideas on the table concerning the environment.
The 2018 World Environment Day was hosted by India, and the theme is Beat Plastic Pollution. It urges people to explore and choose supportable alternatives like paper or cloth bags to reduce the production and use of disposable plastic, which makes up 10% of all of the waste. Even though the United Nations picks a specific host city every year, people around the world still celebrate World Environment Day in their hometowns with parades, concerts, cleaning up and tree planting and all kinds of green actions to work towards having a beautiful planet and battling pollution.
World Environment Day is not a public holiday, so you won't be getting the day off work or school, but if you want to celebrate, why not bring it to the attention of your parents, friends, colleagues or classmates World Environment Day is all about working together to take action for the planet, so try to get everyone you know interested in helping do something. Things as small as making sure people have a way to recycle can make a difference. You could also try beautifying your neighborhood by planting gardens, learn about green foods, raise money for a local wildlife conservation group or simply learn about the effects of different products on the earth.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界环境日的由来和相关情况，并呼吁全员行动起来保护地球。
5．Why is World Environment Day set up
A．To make people know more about nature.
B．To ask people to help to protect the globe.
C．To warn people of the danger of air pollution.
D．To encourage people to plan the earth's future.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，世界环境日的目的是鼓励人们积极保护环境，保护地球。
6．What do people do on World Environment Day
A．Decide a host city.
B．Hold a theme party.
C．Discuss environmental ideas.
D．Show some plastic products.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“where anyone ... can talk about environmental topics with others”以及“Environmentalists, academics and scientists come together to bring new ideas on the table concerning the environment.”可知，人们主要是在这一天讨论环境问题。
7．Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “disposable” in Paragraph 3
A．High cost. B．Poor quality.
C．Second hand. D．Single use.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句可知，2018年的世界环境日主题是“塑战速决”；再结合画线词前面的“It urges people to explore and choose supportable alternatives like paper or cloth bags”和后面的“which makes up 10% of all of the waste”可知，“disposable plastic”造成大量资源浪费，所以画线词意为“一次性的”。
8．What's the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Every bit of effort counts.
B．Doing is better than saying.
C．Many hands make light work.
D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
解析：选A 段落大意题。根据最后一段的内容可知，最后一段主要是讲每个人都可以从身边小事做起，行动起来保护地球，每个人的微小努力都很重要。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，得知外教Mr Hall 寒假不回国，想邀请他到你家过春节。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1．发出邀请；
2．做出安排(一同过节的家人；活动)。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Mr Hall，
I'm writing to invite you to come to my home to celebrate the Spring Festival.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for us Chinese people, during which we will put up various decorations to increase the atmosphere.It's also traditionally a time for family reunion, so my parents and my brother will all be there.We'll make dumplings together and have a big dinner.We'll also play card games and watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV.
It would be a great pleasure if you could come and have fun with us.
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。
The day of the balloon festival, I felt as light as a hot-air balloon.This year I wouldn't just be watching.I'd be riding in Mr J's truck, following the balloon and meeting it when it came down.
It was a perfect day.Dad and I drove down the road around the lake and turned into the parking area.Dad pointed to the lake.“That's where you are to find the workers，” he said.
We came to a stop and I got out of the car.
And then I saw a white bird with brown head and skinny legs.It cried and thrashed (拍打) in the dirt in front of the cars.Its wings looked broken.Suddenly it shrieked (悲鸣) and flew off.
“Dad，” I called, but my father was watching the balloons.
“It's a killdeer (北美喧鸻)．”I turned to see a silver-haired old woman.“It has a nest here somewhere，” she said. “In the parking area？” I asked.She nodded firmly.“It was a nesting place before it became a parking area.”
“Jack！” Dad called, “It is time for us to meet Mr J．”
“I have to go，” I said.But the woman pointed to with her walking stick, “There was a clutch of killdeer's eggs.They were almost in the road of cars, trucks, and motorbikes.”
Suddenly, the parent bird was back, its wings twisted again.“Jack！”Dad called again.“Jack, the balloons are ready to come down.”
“Dad! I am ...” A truck roared over the hill.That is Mr J．Dad jumped onto the truck.“What's the matter We must go now，” asked Dad angrily from the truck.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
“Dad, I am not going，” I said.
Paragraph 2：
Soon a ring of cars surrounded the nest.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
“Dad, I'm not going，” I said.I have to stay here so the cars won't roll over the nest.Because of so many things to deal with, my dad went away with Mr J．Then the woman reminded me that it was time to come up with a plan to protect the nest.Just then several cars pulled over.I ran over to turn to them for help.It was not long before they understood everything.More drivers joined in.They parked the cars in the way to protect the nest.
Paragraph 2：
Soon a ring of cars surrounded the nest.Nothing or nobody was allowed to get close to the eggs.All the morning, we failed to take part in the balloon festival activities.By the time of noon, the festival was over.People began to leave.When Dad came to pick me up, only the woman and I were there.And, the killdeer was watching over her eggs in the nest, perfectly safe.Though I missed the balloon festival, the day was still meaningful to me.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Reggie was a normal boy, but he had been born with deafness. He was well known to everyone in town, and they were all very fond of him.Unfortunately, though, he always seemed to end up being treated differently from everyone else. Children worried that they would hurt him, and that may be because he wouldn't hear the ball being hit in his direction.Adults acted like he couldn't understand them, as though he was some kind of baby.
Reggie didn't like this.But the person who disliked it the most was his friend Michael, who determined one day that things had to change.Michael's father was the town's mayor, and Michael finally convinced him that this year, in honor of Reggie, they should offer one day of the festival to the deaf.During that whole day everyone in town would have to wear earplugs.
People liked the idea, because everyone loved Reggie.The day became known as The Day of Silence, and when it arrived, everyone stuck plugs in their ears, in a spirit of great fun.That morning was filled with practical jokes and laughter.But, as the hours passed, people became more and more aware of how difficult life was when you couldn't hear anything.
However, learning about how life was more difficult for the deaf was nothing compared to the greatest discovery of the day: Reggie was amazing!
So The Day of Silence was the day when everyone realized you had to give people a chance to show how valuable they are.People wanted to make sure that others would learn this lesson.So, from that day on, whenever a visitor came, they were welcomed joyfully and a helmet with great thick car laps, was put on their head.
1．What does the underlined word “deafness” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Unable to speak. B．Unable to write.
C．Unable to walk. D．Unable to hear.
2．According to Paragraph 2, we learn that________.
A．Reggie disliked Michael very much
B．Michael understood Reggie better than others
C．Michael's father didn't respect the deaf
D．The idea to offer one day of the festival to the deaf was refused
3．What did people discover by wearing earplugs
A．Reggie's life wasn't easy as imagined.
B．Daily life was rather difficult to everyone.
C．They should help Reggie as much as possible.
D．Reggie had achieved a lot by working hard.
4．Which would be the best title for the passage
A．Reggie's Miserable Life
B．A Devoted Friend
C．The Origin of The Day of Silence
D．A Funny Story of a Town
B
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th and was created to inspire people around the globe to take an active part in environmental protection and learn more about ways we can help to make sure the future of our planet is safe.
The very first World Environment Day took place in 1974, established by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment that took place in 1972. Each year the United Nations picks a theme and a host city where anyone who is concerned about the environment can talk about environmental topics with others, followed by different kinds of exhibits to promote environmental awareness. Environmentalists, academics and scientists come together to bring new ideas on the table concerning the environment.
The 2018 World Environment Day was hosted by India, and the theme is Beat Plastic Pollution. It urges people to explore and choose supportable alternatives like paper or cloth bags to reduce the production and use of disposable plastic, which makes up 10% of all of the waste. Even though the United Nations picks a specific host city every year, people around the world still celebrate World Environment Day in their hometowns with parades, concerts, cleaning up and tree planting and all kinds of green actions to work towards having a beautiful planet and battling pollution.
World Environment Day is not a public holiday, so you won't be getting the day off work or school, but if you want to celebrate, why not bring it to the attention of your parents, friends, colleagues or classmates World Environment Day is all about working together to take action for the planet, so try to get everyone you know interested in helping do something. Things as small as making sure people have a way to recycle can make a difference. You could also try beautifying your neighborhood by planting gardens, learn about green foods, raise money for a local wildlife conservation group or simply learn about the effects of different products on the earth.
5．Why is World Environment Day set up
A．To make people know more about nature.
B．To ask people to help to protect the globe.
C．To warn people of the danger of air pollution.
D．To encourage people to plan the earth's future.
6．What do people do on World Environment Day
A．Decide a host city.
B．Hold a theme party.
C．Discuss environmental ideas.
D．Show some plastic products.
7．Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “disposable” in Paragraph 3
A．High cost. B．Poor quality.
C．Second hand. D．Single use.
8．What's the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Every bit of effort counts.
B．Doing is better than saying.
C．Many hands make light work.
D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，得知外教Mr Hall 寒假不回国，想邀请他到你家过春节。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1．发出邀请；
2．做出安排(一同过节的家人；活动)。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
The day of the balloon festival, I felt as light as a hot-air balloon.This year I wouldn't just be watching.I'd be riding in Mr J's truck, following the balloon and meeting it when it came down.
It was a perfect day.Dad and I drove down the road around the lake and turned into the parking area.Dad pointed to the lake.“That's where you are to find the workers，” he said.
We came to a stop and I got out of the car.
And then I saw a white bird with brown head and skinny legs.It cried and thrashed (拍打) in the dirt in front of the cars.Its wings looked broken.Suddenly it shrieked (悲鸣) and flew off.
“Dad，” I called, but my father was watching the balloons.
“It's a killdeer (北美喧鸻)．”I turned to see a silver-haired old woman.“It has a nest here somewhere，” she said. “In the parking area？” I asked.She nodded firmly.“It was a nesting place before it became a parking area.”
“Jack！” Dad called, “It is time for us to meet Mr J．”
“I have to go，” I said.But the woman pointed to with her walking stick, “There was a clutch of killdeer's eggs.They were almost in the road of cars, trucks, and motorbikes.”
Suddenly, the parent bird was back, its wings twisted again.“Jack！”Dad called again.“Jack, the balloons are ready to come down.”
“Dad! I am ...” A truck roared over the hill.That is Mr J．Dad jumped onto the truck.“What's the matter We must go now，” asked Dad angrily from the truck.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
“Dad, I am not going，” I said.
Paragraph 2：
Soon a ring of cars surrounded the nest. UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Held around August 10th, Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the most important in north Tibet.In the golden season of grassland, tens of thousands of herdsmen (牧人) from different parts of Tibet, in their holiday best, come to Nagqu on their horses with different kinds of goods and materials.They pitch tents (帐篷) in the southern part of Nagqu town.During the festival, thousands of tents with paintings of all kinds of Buddhas will be set up in the area, stretching (绵延) miles.It makes the grassland look like a small town.
On the day for the opening ceremony of the festival, people from all over Tibet will pour into this grassland.Colorful flags are flying against the blue sky; horses are racing; herdsmen are showing their riding skills; some are dancing.People around the “tent town” will be cooking and drinking.This is really a lively picture that you should not miss.
After the opening ceremony, the recreational and trade activities will start, such as horse races, carrying rocks, and performing Tibetan operas.All together, these activities will last 3 to 7 days.
The horse racing festival has a long history.It dates from the ancient military review (阅兵式) in the Tubo tribe (部落) in the area.It is also the traditional occasion for horse trade.The buying and selling of horses at these fairs attracts Tibetans from near and far.Nowadays, the local government also attaches great importance to the occasion and considers it a good chance to help the economic development in the area.Business talks are held and modern activities like fashion shows can also be seen there.It has become a bright part in the tourism of Tibet.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西藏那曲赛马节的相关情况。
1．The underlined word “pitch” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “________”．
A．put up B．take apart
C．turn out D．look over
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“During the festival, thousands of tents ... will be set up in the area”可知，在节日期间，画有各种各样佛陀的成千上万的帐篷在那曲镇的南部草原上搭建，绵延数英里。故画线词与set up同义，意为“搭建”。
2．Which of the following words can describe the opening ceremony of the festival
A．Surprising. B．Boring.
C．Touching. D．Wonderful.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，赛马节当天，来自西藏四面八方的人们涌入那曲镇的草原。彩旗飘扬，赛马比赛如火如荼地举行，牧民展示他们骑马的技术，一些人在跳舞。由此可推知，赛马节的开幕式很精彩。
3．What do you know about Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
A．It is the most important festival in Tibet.
B．People hold different activities during the festival.
C．The horse racing festival is a new festival held in recent years.
D．The activities of the festival usually last more than a week.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After the opening ceremony ...performing Tibetan operas.”可知，赛马节开幕式结束后，各种娱乐和商业活动开始进行。故人们在赛马节期间举行不同的活动。
4．What is the best title for this passage
A．The Grassland in North Tibet
B．Special Festival Activities in Tibet
C．Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
D．The Tent Town in North Tibet
解析：选C 标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了西藏那曲赛马节的相关情况。故C项适合作文章标题。
B
In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited.About five minutes later, the bus that they wanted came along.They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them.People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way.Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about.The three foreigners seemed all at_sea and looked embarrassed.No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn't enough.If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country.You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table.The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself.Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree.But in many parts of India, a shake of the head means agreement.Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了不同的国家和地区有不同的风俗习惯。
5．Why did the British people try to push the three gentlemen out of the way
A．They were foreigners.
B．They didn't line up for the bus.
C．They didn't have tickets.
D．They made a loud noise.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，这三个外国人没有排队按顺序上车，所以人们想把他们推出去。
6．According to the text, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should ________.
A．have enough time and money
B．learn the language of the country
C．make friends with the people there
D．understand the manners and customs of the country
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country.”可知，如果你想在国外有一个愉快的旅行，就要多了解这个国家的风俗习惯。
7．What does the underlined phrase “at sea” probably mean
A．Puzzled. B．Tired.
C．Pleased. D．Disappointed.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文可知，没人告诉他们在英国是排队等车的，排在第一的人先上车。因此这三个外国人似乎很困惑，而且看起来很尴尬。故at sea意为“茫然，不知所措的”。
8．In India, it is considered impolite to ________.
A．help yourself at table
B．eat food with your hands
C．pass food with the left hand
D．use the right hand for passing food at table
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table”可知，在印度，人们认为用左手传递食物是不礼貌的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Each lunar year is named after one of 12 animals.__1__ One day, the Emperor decided to have a race for all the animals in the country.Unfortunately, only 12 animals actually managed to get to the race.The Emperor rewarded them by naming the 12 years of the lunar calendar after them.The first to finish was the rat, so the first year is named after him.The other eleven, in order, were the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
__2__ Wherever one is, he or she will go back home on this day.The younger generations greet their parents and grandparents with good wishes for the year ahead and show their respect for the older generation.__3__ They are traditionally put in small red packets, as red is a lucky color.Nowadays, many people send money electronically too.It is lucky to send money in certain amounts, for example using the number eight, which in Chinese sounds like the word “prosper”．
__4__ For example, many people eat fish dishes because the Chinese word for “fish” sounds similar to “surplus (剩余)”， meaning you will have plenty.
There are many other Lunar New Year traditions.For example, many people used to set off firecrackers, which burn and make a loud bang.They watch street performances, where acrobatic dancers dress up as a lion or a dragon.They dance, accompanied by music and drums.People celebrate Lunar New Year in many different ways.__5__
A．A traditional story explains how this came to be.
B．Different places celebrate in slightly different ways.
C．Lunar New Year is very much a family celebration.
D．No one knows why each year is named after an animal.
E．Older members of the family give younger ones cash presents.
F．Traditional foods at Lunar New Year often have another meaning.
G．But all the celebrations are about wishing everyone the best for the year ahead.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了生肖的来历以及农历新年的饮食和活动等。
1．选A 下文提到的是一个有关生肖来历的民间故事，A选项中的“A traditional story”与此相呼应。
2．选C 根据下文“人们无论身在何处，都会在这一天赶回家”可知，C项“农历新年更是一个家庭庆祝活动”衔接下文，符合语境。
3．选E 根据语境及常识可知，空后一句中的主语They应该指老年人给小孩的压岁钱，与E选项中的“cash presents”相呼应。
4．选F 由下句“For example ...you will have plenty”可知，下文是对空处的举例说明，说明了春节吃鱼的寓意。故F项“传统食物在农历新年常常有另一层含义”符合本段语境。
5．选G 空处位于段尾，对本段进行总结。上文提到人们庆祝农历新年的方式不同，G选项“但所有的庆祝都是祝愿人人来年一切顺利”与上文构成转折关系，符合语境。
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 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, 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__ ideas 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. People of the Philippines 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 someone 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. It features bands, floats and enormous balloons. These balloons are so huge that they __15__ over nearby buildings!
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了不同国家庆祝新年的时间、由来及一些文化中特别的庆祝传统。
1．A.observe B．notice
C．expect D．decide
解析：选A 根据下文中的“Cultures in Asia use other calendars and celebrate the New Year at other times”可知，此处意为“他们在1月1日庆祝(observe)新年的到来”。
2．A.happen B．develop
C．vary D．hold
解析：选C 根据常识和第三段介绍的多个国家不同的庆祝新年的传统可知，此处应为国家与国家之间的活动与习惯不同(vary)。
3．A.burden B．reunion
C．deal D．success
解析：选C 根据常识可知，在每个地方，庆祝新年都是一件重要的事情。a big deal“重要的事情”。
4．A.summer B．harvest
C．labor D．leisure
解析：选B 根据下文中的“or plenty of food to eat”可知，此处表示最早的新年庆祝活动在春天或是收获的时期举行。
5．A.colder B．changeable
C．extreme D．better
解析：选D 根据上句中的“during spring”可知，此处应为由于天气转好。
6．A.eventually B．naturally
C．occasionally D．exactly
解析：选B 此处表示由于天气转好或有大量的食物吃，人们自然(naturally)会想要举行一个聚会。
7．A.unique B．challenging
C．interesting D．universal
解析：选D 根据空处上句并联系常识可知，此处表示这样共同的(universal)想法(新年能带来更好的运气、更多的机会和新挑战)到如今仍然是一样的。
8．A.unusual B．shocking
C．silly D．typical
解析：选A 根据下文对意大利人、菲律宾人、丹麦人、希腊人以及加拿大人的特殊的新年庆祝活动的描述可知，此处表示一些文化有自己特别的(unusual)新年庆祝传统。
9．A.coming B．departure
C．failure D．developing
解析：选B 根据语境并结合常识可知，此处表示在半夜意大利人会把旧东西扔到窗外，象征着旧东西的离去(departure)。
10．A.animals B．misfortune
C．enemies D．poverty
解析：选B 根据上段中的“bring better fortune”可知，菲律宾人朝天鸣枪是为了避免厄运(misfortune)。
11．A.reaches B．rings
C．strikes D．shows
解析：选C 根据本句中的“clock”和“midnight”并结合常识可知，此处表示当时钟敲响午夜十二点的时候。strike“敲，鸣，报时”。
12．A.kisses B．love
C．fortune D．gifts
解析：选D 根据常识并结合选项可知，此处表示用礼物塞满鞋子。
13．A.as well as B．so as to
C．other than D．rather than
解析：选D 此处表示大多数人来观看这些游泳者游泳，而不是(rather than)自己游泳。
14．A.draws B．requires
C．amuses D．provides
解析：选A 根据语境可知，伦敦主办一年一度的新年游行，吸引(draw)近一百万观众。
15．A.watch B．go
C．tower D．take
解析：选C 此处表示这些气球是如此之大，以至于它们超过了附近的建筑物。watch over“照管；保护”；go over“仔细检查”；tower over“高于，超过(附近的物体)”；take over“接收；接管”。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Held around August 10th, Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the most important in north Tibet.In the golden season of grassland, tens of thousands of herdsmen (牧人) from different parts of Tibet, in their holiday best, come to Nagqu on their horses with different kinds of goods and materials.They pitch tents (帐篷) in the southern part of Nagqu town.During the festival, thousands of tents with paintings of all kinds of Buddhas will be set up in the area, stretching (绵延) miles.It makes the grassland look like a small town.
On the day for the opening ceremony of the festival, people from all over Tibet will pour into this grassland.Colorful flags are flying against the blue sky; horses are racing; herdsmen are showing their riding skills; some are dancing.People around the “tent town” will be cooking and drinking.This is really a lively picture that you should not miss.
After the opening ceremony, the recreational and trade activities will start, such as horse races, carrying rocks, and performing Tibetan operas.All together, these activities will last 3 to 7 days.
The horse racing festival has a long history.It dates from the ancient military review (阅兵式) in the Tubo tribe (部落) in the area.It is also the traditional occasion for horse trade.The buying and selling of horses at these fairs attracts Tibetans from near and far.Nowadays, the local government also attaches great importance to the occasion and considers it a good chance to help the economic development in the area.Business talks are held and modern activities like fashion shows can also be seen there.It has become a bright part in the tourism of Tibet.
1．The underlined word “pitch” in Paragraph 1 most probably means “________”．
A．put up B．take apart
C．turn out D．look over
2．Which of the following words can describe the opening ceremony of the festival
A．Surprising. B．Boring.
C．Touching. D．Wonderful.
3．What do you know about Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
A．It is the most important festival in Tibet.
B．People hold different activities during the festival.
C．The horse racing festival is a new festival held in recent years.
D．The activities of the festival usually last more than a week.
4．What is the best title for this passage
A．The Grassland in North Tibet
B．Special Festival Activities in Tibet
C．Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
D．The Tent Town in North Tibet
B
In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited.About five minutes later, the bus that they wanted came along.They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them.People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way.Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about.The three foreigners seemed all at_sea and looked embarrassed.No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn't enough.If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country.You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table.The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself.Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree.But in many parts of India, a shake of the head means agreement.Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
5．Why did the British people try to push the three gentlemen out of the way
A．They were foreigners.
B．They didn't line up for the bus.
C．They didn't have tickets.
D．They made a loud noise.
6．According to the text, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should ________.
A．have enough time and money
B．learn the language of the country
C．make friends with the people there
D．understand the manners and customs of the country
7．What does the underlined phrase “at sea” probably mean
A．Puzzled. B．Tired.
C．Pleased. D．Disappointed.
8．In India, it is considered impolite to ________.
A．help yourself at table
B．eat food with your hands
C．pass food with the left hand
D．use the right hand for passing food at table
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Each lunar year is named after one of 12 animals.__1__ One day, the Emperor decided to have a race for all the animals in the country.Unfortunately, only 12 animals actually managed to get to the race.The Emperor rewarded them by naming the 12 years of the lunar calendar after them.The first to finish was the rat, so the first year is named after him.The other eleven, in order, were the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
__2__ Wherever one is, he or she will go back home on this day.The younger generations greet their parents and grandparents with good wishes for the year ahead and show their respect for the older generation.__3__ They are traditionally put in small red packets, as red is a lucky color.Nowadays, many people send money electronically too.It is lucky to send money in certain amounts, for example using the number eight, which in Chinese sounds like the word “prosper”．
__4__ For example, many people eat fish dishes because the Chinese word for “fish” sounds similar to “surplus (剩余)”， meaning you will have plenty.
There are many other Lunar New Year traditions.For example, many people used to set off firecrackers, which burn and make a loud bang.They watch street performances, where acrobatic dancers dress up as a lion or a dragon.They dance, accompanied by music and drums.People celebrate Lunar New Year in many different ways.__5__
A．A traditional story explains how this came to be.
B．Different places celebrate in slightly different ways.
C．Lunar New Year is very much a family celebration.
D．No one knows why each year is named after an animal.
E．Older members of the family give younger ones cash presents.
F．Traditional foods at Lunar New Year often have another meaning.
G．But all the celebrations are about wishing everyone the best for the year ahead.
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 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, 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__ ideas 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. People of the Philippines 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 someone 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. 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.summer 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．developing
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．go
C．tower D．takeUNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The Peony (牡丹) Culture Festival of Luoyang, China
Spring is the time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China, is famous for peonies, the city's official flower. The city's annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.
You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence (花期). Don't miss the 1,600-year-old “Peony King”！
UN Chinese Language Day
Chinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The UN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on November 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. It means “rain of millet”. People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cang Jie. Many people believe that Cang Jie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.
China Space Day
On April 24, 1970, China's first man-made Earth satellite — Dongfanghong Ⅰ— went into space. It was a big step for China's space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Space Day. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development.
China's space industry has continuously made new advancements, including the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System satellites, Chang'e lunar probes, Tianwen-1 Mars probe, Xihe solar exploration satellite, as well as the Tiangong space station and its core module Tianhe.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了中国洛阳牡丹文化节、联合国中文日和中国航天日。
1．When was the first UN Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations
A．In 1970. B．In 1983.
C．In 2010. D．In 2011.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据UN Chinese Language Day部分中的“In 2010, the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on November 12.”可知，第一个联合国中文日是在2010年举行的。
2．What does the introduction to China Space Day show
A．China sent the first man-made Earth satellite.
B．China has progressed greatly in astronautics.
C．China has built its space stations.
D．China has promoted commercial application of its space technology.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据China Space Day部分中的“It was a big step for China's space program.”和最后一段第一句中的“has continuously made new advancements”可知，对中国航天日的介绍展示了中国在航空航天方面取得了非常大的进展。
3．What do the festivals have in common
A．They all take place in April.
B．They are celebrated nationwide.
C．All the participants are Chinese people.
D．Their dates were once changed for some reason.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据文中三个节日的举行时间可知，这三个节日的共同点是它们都在4月份举行。
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，表明英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
Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival is perhaps the most colourful and important.
To celebrate the biggest and most important festival, people do a lot of preparations for it.Early from December 23rd in the Chinese calendar, people begin to clean their houses. __1__. In China, red is very popular when celebrating festivals because it means good luck and it can create a happy atmosphere.Therefore, big red lanterns are hung in front of houses, on trees along the streets, on buildings and stores.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, red couplets and posters are posted on doors.__2__. For the Spring Festival is a time for family reunion, therefore, on the eve of the Spring Festival, all family members get together to have Reunion Dinner. __3__.When the clock strikes midnight, people used to set off firecrackers and fireworks.It is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the Spring Festival's coming.It is so exciting that people always stay up late until the early hours of the morning.
On the Spring Festival, people wear new clothes to welcome the New Year's coming. __4__.This custom is called New Year Greetings.Then children receive their lucky money in red pockets from their grandparents, their parents, their relatives and friends of their parents.It is believed that red pocket money can bring good luck.When the children get their lucky money, they always give their best regards with auspicious (吉利的) words.
__5__， such as different evening parties and dancing, but the most popular ones are dragon dances and lion dances.
A．This is called Spring Cleaning
B．In the evening, people go out to hold a parade
C．There are lots of other activities celebrating the Spring Festival
D．They symbolize happiness, prosperity and good luck in the New Year
E．The Chinese people make some preparations in advance, like singing and dancing
F．Early in the morning, people greet relatives and friends with congratulations and wish good luck to each other
G．After the dinner, all family members share the Spring Festival Gala, a performance on CCTV loved by people at home and abroad
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国人过春节时的一些风俗习惯。
1．选A 上文提到人们开始打扫房子，A项“这被称为春季大扫除”承接上文，符合语境。选项中的“Cleaning”与前文的“clean their houses”呼应。
2．选D 上文提到在除夕夜，红色的对联和海报被贴在门上，D项“它们象征着在新的一年里幸福、繁荣和好运”承接上文，符合语境。选项中的“They”与前文的“red couplets and posters”呼应。
3．选G 上文提到所有家人聚在一起吃团圆饭，G项“饭后，家人们一起看春晚，它是中央电视台的一档节目，深受国内外人们的喜爱”承接上文，符合语境。选项中的“dinner”与前文的“Reunion Dinner”呼应。
4．选F 根据下文中的“This custom is called New Year Greetings.”可知，F项“一大早，人们彼此用祝贺和好运问候亲戚和朋友”衔接下文，符合语境。选项中的“greet”与下文的“Greetings”呼应。
5．选C 根据下文中的“such as different evening parties and dancing”可知，C项“有很多其他的活动来庆祝春节”衔接下文，符合语境。选项中的“activities”与下文的“evening parties and dancing”呼应。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The Peony (牡丹) Culture Festival of Luoyang, China
Spring is the time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China, is famous for peonies, the city's official flower. The city's annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.
You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence (花期). Don't miss the 1,600-year-old “Peony King”！
UN Chinese Language Day
Chinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The UN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on November 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. It means “rain of millet”. People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cang Jie. Many people believe that Cang Jie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.
China Space Day
On April 24, 1970, China's first man-made Earth satellite — Dongfanghong Ⅰ— went into space. It was a big step for China's space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Space Day. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development.
China's space industry has continuously made new advancements, including the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System satellites, Chang'e lunar probes, Tianwen-1 Mars probe, Xihe solar exploration satellite, as well as the Tiangong space station and its core module Tianhe.
1．When was the first UN Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations
A．In 1970. B．In 1983.
C．In 2010. D．In 2011.
2．What does the introduction to China Space Day show
A．China sent the first man-made Earth satellite.
B．China has progressed greatly in astronautics.
C．China has built its space stations.
D．China has promoted commercial application of its space technology.
3．What do the festivals have in common
A．They all take place in April.
B．They are celebrated nationwide.
C．All the participants are Chinese people.
D．Their dates were once changed for some reason.
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
Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival is perhaps the most colourful and important.
To celebrate the biggest and most important festival, people do a lot of preparations for it.Early from December 23rd in the Chinese calendar, people begin to clean their houses. __1__. In China, red is very popular when celebrating festivals because it means good luck and it can create a happy atmosphere.Therefore, big red lanterns are hung in front of houses, on trees along the streets, on buildings and stores.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, red couplets and posters are posted on doors.__2__. For the Spring Festival is a time for family reunion, therefore, on the eve of the Spring Festival, all family members get together to have Reunion Dinner. __3__.When the clock strikes midnight, people used to set off firecrackers and fireworks.It is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the Spring Festival's coming.It is so exciting that people always stay up late until the early hours of the morning.
On the Spring Festival, people wear new clothes to welcome the New Year's coming. __4__.This custom is called New Year Greetings.Then children receive their lucky money in red pockets from their grandparents, their parents, their relatives and friends of their parents.It is believed that red pocket money can bring good luck.When the children get their lucky money, they always give their best regards with auspicious (吉利的) words.
__5__， such as different evening parties and dancing, but the most popular ones are dragon dances and lion dances.
A．This is called Spring Cleaning
B．In the evening, people go out to hold a parade
C．There are lots of other activities celebrating the Spring Festival
D．They symbolize happiness, prosperity and good luck in the New Year
E．The Chinese people make some preparations in advance, like singing and dancing
F．Early in the morning, people greet relatives and friends with congratulations and wish good luck to each other
G．After the dinner, all family members share the Spring Festival Gala, a performance on CCTV loved by people at home and abroad
