Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious单元复习阅读训练（无答案）

U2能力训练
一．单项选择
( )1. Frank ________ out the quilt on the floor and ________ down to have a rest.
A. lay; laid B. laid; lay C. laid; laid D. lay; lay
( )2.The man called Tom________ for about five years.
A．was dead B．was dying C．has died D．has been dead
( )3. After a 3-week winter vacation, students usually __some weight when they return to school.
A. put on B. put away C. put up D. put off
( )4. We will have two family parties this autumn. One is on Halloween and ________ is at Thanksgiving. A. other B. the other C. another D. the others
( )5.I wonder if he ________ time tomorrow；if he ________ free, I’ll invite him to give a speech in our school. A．will have; is B．has; will be C．will; have D．has; is
( )6.—We have no idea ________. —It’s heard that he is Mr. Green’s son.
A．where he comes from B．if does he live here
C．who he is D．who is he
( )7. ______ honest boy he is! He never tells a lie.
A. How B. What C. How an D. What an
( )8. We should take care of the earth ________ we can make a better world to live in.
A. so that B. until C. even if D. while
( )9. ________ is a good idea ________ your English by reading aloud in the morning.
A. This; improve B. This; to improve C. It; improve D. It; to improve
( )10. —I heard two kids lost their lives when they were swimming in this river.
—Yes, and people ________ not to swim in it.
were trained B. were warned C. were led D. were encourage
二．完形填空
When you were young. who rode you around on the back of his bike Who played football and flew kites with you in the park Who helped you (1)_______ your first difficult math problem Who taught you the difference between (2)_______ Your dad. Now it is your turn to do something for him.
This Sunday, June 18, is (3)_______ Day. So why not do something (4)_______ to thank your dad
The idea of Father’s Day came from a(n) (5)_______ lady called Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. She wanted a special day to honor(纪念) her father. He raised(抚养) six children by himself (6)_______ his wife died during the birth of their (7)_______ child. Dodd thought there should be a day to honor great and loving dads. Her father was born (8)_______ so she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration on his birthday in 1910. In 1924. US president Calvin Coolidge (9)_______ the idea of a national Father’s Day. Finally, in 1966. the third Sunday in June was made Father’s Day.
There are many ways to (10)_______ your love and thanks. Send (11)_______ a greeting card. Usually fathers prefer cards that are not too emotional(感性的). So perhaps choose one that will make him (12)_______. A small present, such as a photo of your family. (13)_______ make him feel like a king. Send him (14)_______: the red rose is the official Father’s Day flower. If he has a (15)_______, cover his desktop with words like “I love you, Dad.”
( )1. A. with B. to C. for D. by
( )2. A. old and young B. big and small C. right and wrong D. long and short
( )3. A. Mother’s B. Father’s C. Children’s D. Women’s
( )4. A. easy B. special C. strange D. hard
( )5. A. British B. Japanese C. Chinese D. American
( )6. A. when B. until C. after D. before
( )7. A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth
( )8. A. in May B. on May 19 C. on June 19 D. in July
( )9. A. liked B. disliked C. needed D. wanted
( )10. A. take B. bring C. show D. say
( )11. A. her B. you C. me D. him
( )12. A. cry B. jump C. shout D. laugh
( )13. A. should B. can C. must D. need
( )14. A. flowers B. books C. clothes D. shoes
( )15. A. watch B. computer C. car D. bike.
三.阅读选择
A
In China, Teachers’ Day was really set on September 10,1985. Now people celebrate it on September 10 every year. On this special day, students usually give their teachers thank- you cards, flowers, fruits and other small gifts to show their respect（尊重） and appreciation （感激）.
In the United States, Teachers' Day is known as "National Teacher Day". It's on Tuesday during the first full week of May. The day is celebrated by students to show their appreciation for their teachers with flowers, thank-you cards and other gifts.
In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honor of（为了纪念） the second president of India. September 5 is his birthday. Traditional songs are sung, poems are recited（吟诵） and dramas are performed by students.
In Russia, Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day has been celebrated on the 5th of October, the same day as World Teachers' Day. Students usually show their respect and appreciation with games, competitions, dramas, dances or little presents. Besides the activities, some schools reward（奖励） their teachers for their efforts.
Teachers' Day is celebrated in Vietnam （越南） on November 20. It was first celebrated in 1958. Since 1982, the day has been named "Vietnamese Educators' Day". Students hold the Teachers' Day parties at their schools to celebrate it.
( )16. When was Teachers' Day set in China
A. In 1958. B. In 1965. C. In 1985. D.In 1994
( )17. In India, students celebrate Teachers’ Day by doing the following things EXCEPT .
A. singing songs B. reciting poems C. playing games D. performing dramas
( )18. In , people celebrate Teachers' Day in September.
A. China and India B. India and Russia C. India and the United States D. China and Vietnam
( )19. Which of the following is NOT true
A. Five countries are mentioned in this passage.
B. Chinese and American students give their teachers thank-you cards on Teachers' Day.
C. Teachers' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October in Russia now.
D. Teachers' Day is celebrated in Vietnam （越南） on November 20
( )20. The passage may be from .
A. a novel B. a magazine C. a guide book D. science fiction
B
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar(阴历). This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty(朝代) and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes.
Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character(汉字), a famous person's name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part they're named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this:
Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly 1 turned. and there she stood, in the dim(昏暗的) light.
( )21. When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival become popular
A. The Han Dynasty. B. The Tang Dynasty.
C. The Song Dynasty. D.The Yuan Dynasty
( )22. What were sky lanterns first used for by Zhuge Kongming in ancient times
A. Making wishes. B. Celebrating birthdays.
C. seeking help. D. Decorating the house.
( )23. Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings
A. It's one of the main traditions. B. They are named “yuanxiao” all over the country.
C. People enjoy the process of making them. D. They have different tastes.
( )24. What is the main idea of Para.3
A. The riddles are usually short and wise. B. The answer to a riddle are different.
C. Guessing lantern riddles is the most important tradition.
D. Guessing lantern riddles is another tradition.
( )25. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was _____ in old times.
A. exciting B. humorous C. romantic D. interesting
C
根据短文内容判断所给句子正(T)误(F)。
Have you heard the saying: “If you can’t find it, build it” Well, that’s what Maddie Bradshaw did. The 17-year-old girl is from Texas, USA. When Maddie couldn’t find fun magnets for her school locker, she decided to make one by herself. Her uncle gave her a bag of bottle caps(瓶盖), and Maddie started to work. She made a bottle cap more beautiful with a picture of Albert Einstein and then put it on her locker. Her friends loved it and asked her to make more for them. Later she took 50 to a local store. To her surprise, it sold all of them in less than two hours.
Maddie then had the idea to make the bottle caps into fun necklaces. In 2010, she even decided to use 300 dollars of her own money to start a company. She named it M3 Girl Designs. Now it sells a bout 50000 bottle cap necklaces each month. They can be found at different stores across the US. Canada and the UK.
Maddie has written a book about her experience. It is called You Can Start a Business. Too! “I want other kids to know that they can make their great ideas come to life.” she says.
( )26. Maddie Bradshaw comes from the UK.
( )27. Maddie’s company sells about 5000 bottle cap necklaces each month.
( )28. Maddie wrote a book called “You Can Start a Business. Too!”.
( )29. Maddie got a bag of bottle caps from her father.
( )30. Maddie borrowed 300 dollars from her mom to start a company.
四．七选五
Planning a Christmas party for kids can be stressful, but if you follow these tips, it can be fun for you and the kids.
(31)__________Just because you get along with the parents of a child doesn't mean the child and your kid get along. Keep the list small and manageable(易办的).
(32)__________You don't have to feed them an entire(完整的)meal if, you don't want to. Cookies, chips, and punch would be enough. Remember that it is a party, you don't have to serve only healthy food. Discuss this with your child but remember you have the final say.
(33)__________You don't have to play it continually, but it would be nice for having on when the guests are arriving and during any quiet games.
(34)__________Ask your child to list their favorite games. What do they play at the period of time between classes What games do they play when they're hanging out with their friends
(35)__________Be sure to say where you are. what time the party will start, and what time the parents should pick the children up. You may also want to say whether or not they should come prepared for a gift exchange. Even if you don't believe in doing anything about Christmas until mid-December, if you wait, everyone will be busy and no one will be able to attend the party!
A. Find teenagers or other adults to help with the party.
B. Choose some Christmas music that is both light and lively.
C. Remember that not all the games and activities have to be about Christmas.
D. Buy or make invitations and send them to the guests you plan to invite early.
E. Remember that the menu you will serve doesn't have to be complicated(复杂的)，
F. Prepare a list of children to invite, and remember only list children your child actually likes.
五.阅读表达
The Chongyang Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. It is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar（阴历） month. It's also called the Double Ninth Festival.
The festival started as early as the ancient times. It became popular in the Western Han Dynasty. Among the numbers from zero to nine, nine is the highest odd number（奇数）. People believe that two "ninths" meeting together stands for a long life. So it is a special holiday for Chinese people to show love and respect for their elders. They hold many kinds of activities in honor of old people to wish them good health and a long life.
The festival comes during the golden time of fall. On the day, people traditionally drink chrysanthemum（菊花） wine, eat Double-Ninth Cakes and climb mountains. They also carry a kind of plant, and its name is dogwood. People in ancient times believed that the plant could drive away evil（邪恶的） spirits and prevent them from catching an illness in winter.
阅读上文，回答下面的问题。
36.When is the Double Ninth Festival
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37. When did the Double Ninth Festival become popular
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38. What does two "ninths" meeting together stand for
___________________________________________________
39. Who do people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival for
___________________________________________________
40. What do people traditionally drink and eat on the festival
___________________________________________________
六．语法填空
In the minds of the Chinese, the moon is connected 1.______ gentleness(柔和) and brightness, expressing their best wishes. On August 15 of the lunar calendar each year, the moon is full and it's time 2.________(celebrate) the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In Chinese 3.________(tradition) culture, the moon is a carrier of human feelings. In ancient times, from the emperor to the common family, it was 4.________important tradition to admire the full moon during the festival. 5.______(who) traveled far from home would try their best to return home to get together with their family. Adults usually enjoyed mooncakes with a cup of hot tea, while children ran around with bright lanterns. After nightfall, whole families 6.______(go) out for a walk under the star, 7.______(look) up at the full moon and thinking of their 8._______(relative) or friends. 9._______a happy time it was! The famous words from a poem “The moon watched at home is brighter”best express those feelings. Besides, because of the history of Chinese civilization(文明), Chinese people have always dreamed 10._____they can fly to the sky. From the story of Chang’e to Dunhuang flying apsaras(飞天) all express ancient Chinese people’s dream to make discoveries in outer space.