2024年中考英语复习-话题阅读--节假日活动 16篇-专题精练 通用版
(2024·山东济宁·一模)Fall is a time for harvest (收获). During this season, many countries have their own festivals to celebrate a successful harvest.
Canada
People celebrate the harvest on Thanksgiving. It is a recognized holiday on the second Monday in October. Its date has changed many times, but in 1957, it was set in line with (与……一致) the completion of the Canadian harvest.
On Thanksgiving, most Canadians return home to gather with their family and have a big Thanksgiving Day meal.
African countries
In Ghana and Nigeria, people have the Yam (薯蓣) Festival to celebrate the most common food in many African countries. The Yam Festival is usually held at the end of the rainy season, usually at the beginning of August. It’s celebrated with days of ceremonies and offerings (供品) of yams to ancestors and the gods.
China
In 2018, the Farmers’ Harvest Festival was launched in China. It’s held on the day of the Autumn Equinox (秋分), which falls around Sept 22. Every year, events are organized nationwide for farmers and rural (乡村的) workers to celebrate the harvest festival.
1.Each year, the following festivals are celebrated in the order of ________.
① Thanksgiving in Canada
② The Yam Festival in Africa
③ The Farmers’ Harvest Festival in China
A.①②③ B.①③② C.②③① D.③①②
2.What can we know about Thanksgiving in Canada
A.It is a holiday copied completely from the US. B.It marks the start of the crop harvesting season.
C.It is celebrated on a fixed date every year. D.A big family meal is usually prepared to celebrate it.
3.What do we know about the Yam Festival
A.It was made to encourage people to eat more yams.
B.Foods made of yams are offered to ancestors during it.
C.The celebration normally lasts for a whole day.
D.It is held at the start of the rainy season.
4.What does the passage mainly talk about
A.Common foods in fall. B.Harvest festivals around the world.
C.Farming history around the world. D.Harvest seasons in different countries.
(2024·江西南昌·一模)
Winter Activities in Harbin
Planning to visit Harbin this winter Here are some of the best holiday activities. Many of them are suitable for the whole family.
Skating is a popular sport in Harbin. One important difference of skating here from other cities of China is: the playing field is moved to the ice surface. Skating is a high speed activity. When you come to Harbin in winter, don’t miss the pleasure when skating on the surface of Songhua River.
Snow falls early in Harbin and in many ski resorts (度假村) in Harbin and the ski season can last from early December to early April. The Yabuli Ski Resort is among the best in China. It is just a 2-hour drive from Harbin. This makes it a convenient place to try skiing.
Have fun in the snow with your kids in Harbin! Put on warm clothes and go outside from the hotel. Build a snowman, a snow castle (城堡), or make anything you like with snow. If you have time, take them to a park nearby. Both you and your kids will enjoy it!
Having a snowball fight is also a very interesting sport in the snow while traveling in Harbin. Several friends or the family members are divided into two groups, and fight each other with snowballs. You should be very quick, or you will be attacked (攻击).
Visiting Harbin in winter will be an unforgettable experience. From skating on the frozen Songhua River to having a snowball fight, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, whether you’re looking for excitement or simply want to spend time with your family or friends in this snow-covered land, Harbin is the perfect place for a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and memories that will last forever.
5.Choose the best sentence to fill in the “________” in Paragraph 2.
A.People will feel excited during the sport.
B.Skating on the ice surface can be dangerous.
C.It’s great fun to make a snowman on the ice surface.
D.The cold weather makes it difficult to skate in Harbin.
6.What does the underlined “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Snowmen. B.Snow castles. C.Your kids. D.Your clothes.
7.What is the most important in avoiding being hit with a snowball
A.Experience. B.Height. C.Weight. D.Speed.
8.What can we know about the Yabuli Ski Resort from the passage
A.The ski season there lasts for half a year.
B.It is not convenient to get there from Harbin.
C.It is known as one of the best ski resorts in China.
D.It offers only skiing activities and no other winter sports.
9.What would be the best structure of the passage
A. B. C. D.
(2024·辽宁营口·一模)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
How do you usually decide where to go on vacation Will you decide where to travel because of the local landmarks (地标) 10 Recently, a new way of travelling—“food tourism” has become popular.
“Food tourism” means that people travel to new places to try the local food. 11 For example, you can try street food, visit food markets, or eat at local restaurants. And a 2023 survey from Hello Fresh found that 74% of Americans who have travelled in the last five years went for the food. The top four countries that Americans said they want to visit for their food are Italy, France, Spain and Japan.
12 A 2022 survey by Eurostar asked 2,000 people in Britain what their main reason was for choosing where to go on vacation. 61% of people said “the food” and 41% of people said they would travel hundreds of kilometers to find the perfect meal. Some people even like to take part in the cooking themselves. 46% of people said they have taken part in cooking lessons when travelling.
The survey also found that British people like to try new and different foods when they are travelling. Nearly half of people believe that they are more adventurous (大胆的) with what they eat when they are away from home. 13 Another survey from 2023 said that Italy, Spain and France are the top three European countries that they’d like to choose.
A.You can try the food in different ways.
B.After all, food tourism is for everyone.
C.Or do you choose where to go according to the food
D.About the food, they have their favorite countries to go to.
E.Food is an important part of vacations for British people, too.
(2024·甘肃武威·二模)Father’s Day has a very short history. It was started because there was a Mother’s Day, and just because some Americans thought that if we had a Mother’s Day, we should also have a Father’s Day. Father’s Day has become important in North America. And shopkeepers (店主) found it was a good way to get people to buy presents for their fathers from their shops.
By the way, very few countries have a Father’s Day, though some have Children’s Day, or a special day for boys and another for girls. More and more countries are having Mother’s Day, so maybe Father’s Day will also become popular. Now, what do people in North America do on Father’s Day The newspapers, radios, and TV tell children what they should do-buy a Father’s Day present for your father. They even tell a wife to buy a Father’s Day present-not for her father but for her husband, even if he is not a father yet. And they tell grandchildren to buy a Father’s Day present for their grandfathers.
The most important thing to remember about Father’s Day is that American children can show their love to their fathers in a more open way.
14.Father’s Day was started just because ________.
A.there was a Mother’s Day
B.there was a Children’s Day
C.people liked their fathers very much
15.Which of the following is NOT true
A.Very few countries have a Father’s Day.
B.Americans never care about Father’s Day.
C.Father’s Day has become important in North America.
16.In America, people have a Father’s Day to ________.
A.go shopping with their fathers
B.help their fathers do something
C.show their love to their fathers
17.On Father’s Day, shopkeepers always want ________.
A.people to buy as many as presents
B.children to buy presents only for their fathers
C.women to buy presents only for their husbands
18.It can be learned from the article that ________.
A.the writer is against Father’s Day
B.many countries have a Father’s Day
C.shopkeepers can get more money on Father’s Day than usual
(2024·青海·一模)What do American children think of thanksgiving This is what some of them wrote.
Linda, 10 years Many people have done things for me. I’m happy that people care about me. Most people I know give me money or gifts at thanks giving. Sometimes people take me on visits to places or ask me to their houses. I like to do nice things for other people, too.
Selina, 11 years Two years ago we were at my grandparents’ house at thanksgiving and we wanted to get a turkey in the store but they didn’t have any. So we had to buy a live (活的) one. When we went out to kill it, it had run away and we couldn’t find it. So my father bought some chicken for us and that year we had to eat chicken instead of turkey.
Ryan, 7 years I am thankful for having a really good mum who looks after me so well. I am thankful for my grandparents who always take me to music class. I am thankful for having good teachers, especially Ms. Mcmillan because she helps me to try new things.
Joss, 9 years Thanksgiving is a wonderful day. It is great because I don’t have to go to school. I can stay at home. The most important reason is that I can have fun with my family. The first thanksgiving was in 1621. Since then, each year we celebrate thanksgiving on the first Thursday of November.
19.Who is the youngest among the four children
A.Linda. B.Selina.
C.Ryan. D.Joss.
20.What do people usually do for Linda at thanksgiving
A.Take her on visits to places. B.Take her to the store.
C.Help her to try new things. D.Ask her to stay at home.
21.Why did Selina have to eat chicken for thanksgiving two years ago
A.Because they didn’t have money to buy a turkey.
B.Because they didn’t buy a turkey from the store.
C.Because they killed the chicken.
D.Because the turkey ran away and they couldn’t find it.
22.Ryan expressed his thanks for the following people EXCEPT ________.
A.his classmates B.his mother
C.his grandparents D.his teachers
23.Which of the following does Joss love the most at thanksgiving
A.He doesn’t have to go to school. B.He can stay at home.
C.He can have fun with his family. D.He can eat turkey.
(2024·辽宁大连·一模)
As a Brazilian, I think the Brazil Carnival (巴西狂欢节) is more than just a festival—it’s a big party that shows how lively our country is. This year, Rio de Janeiro Carnival took place from Feb. 9 to 17.
Carnival holds different meanings for different people. When I was a little boy, it was a national holiday—a time to get off the school uniforms and enjoy ourselves in a world of unusual costumes (服饰). My mom made smart costumes for me, from Wonder Woman to Cinderella.
But as we grow older, carnival takes on new meanings, like a samba (桑巴) dancer learning difficult steps. In my hometown, samba groups from all over the city have exciting parades (游行) in the streets. It’s a time when everyone forgets their worries and enjoys themselves together. People who don’t know each other become friends, and laughter fills the air.
And then there’s Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnival—it makes all other parties seem like warm-ups. I once had the chance to see it firsthand. I saw the lively streets and people from all walks of life hug each other. The whole city danced into the night until the morning. But more than just the excitement, carnival shows how strong and united (团结的) Brazilians are. It’s a time when people forget their differences and come together in a celebration of happiness.
24.How long did Rio de Janeiro Carnival last this year
A.7 B.8 C.9 D.10
25.What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 2&3
A.People become friends in the exciting carnival parades.
B.His family dress up in unusual costumes during carnival.
C.Samba dancers learn difficult steps in the streets for carnival.
D.Carnival holds different meanings for him at different ages.
26.Which is closest in meaning to “firsthand” in Paragraph 4
A.In person. B.In general. C.In public. D.In surprise.
27.What can be the best title for the text
A.Exciting Parties in Brazil B.A Lively City—Rio de Janeiro
C.Strong and United Brazilians D.A Big Festival—Brazil Carnival
(2024·江苏常州·一模)What do we look forward to in winter Snow and ice festivals! Many of them hold fun ice sculpture contests (冰雕比赛). Check out these four famous winter sculpture contests!
Kiruna Snow Festival, Sweden
This festival started in 1986. A snow sculpture contest is held during the festival every year. Artists from all over the world show their skills in the contest. Tourists can also have a lot of fun there. They can skate and take part in snow blowing games. This year’s festival was held from January 24 to 28.
Geilo Ice Music Festival, Norway
This festival began 19 years ago. Artists gather in Geilo to make working musical instruments out of ice. People can enjoy musical shows in an igloo (冰屋). The 2024 festival took place from February 19 to 24.
International Snow Sculpture Championships, U. S. A.
This contest has been held for more than thirty years. Teams of artists compete to hand-carve (手工雕刻) ice into works of art. No power tools are allowed! Their works will be displayed in an outdoor art gallery in Colorado. This year, the contest was held from January 22 to 26. And the art gallery was open from January 26 to 31.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, China
It started on January 5th, 1985, and has become the world’s biggest winter festival. As China’s economy (经济) grows, the size of the snow sculptures and ice architecture exhibits keeps growing. The scale (规模) and size of the sculptures and the beautiful lighting make the festival stand out. The festival is officially held from the end of December through February. Opening dates keep changing, and ending dates partly depends on the weather.
28.Which is the youngest of the four winter sculpture contests
A.Kiruna Snow Festival.
B.Geilo Ice Music Festival.
C.International Snow Sculpture Championships.
D.Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.
29.What makes the Harbin festival special
A.China’s growing economy. B.Big scale and size of the sculptures and the lighting.
C.Its longest history. D.The changeable opening time.
30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.The opening dates of the four snow sculpture festivals are fixed each year.
B.The snow festivals have something to do with the weather.
C.In Geilo Ice Music Festival, people can watch musical shows and experience skating.
D.In the USA, these handmade artworks were on display for four days this year.
(2024·河南南阳·一模)Today is February 12th. It’s Diana’s thirteenth birthday. She has three good friends. They are Lily, Jack and me. She asks us to come to her birthday party. We want to buy some gifts for her. Diana likes playing basketball very much. Lily buys a basketball for her. Jack thinks orange and banana are Diana’s favorite. So he buys some oranges and bananas for her. For me, I buy her a red skirt. I think she likes it. At 12 o’clock, we get to her home. When she sees us, she is very happy. She welcomes us to her birthday party. After half an hour, the party begins. At the party, Lily dances. Jack plays the guitar and I play the piano. We enjoy ourselves.
31.How old is Diana
A.12 years old. B.13 years old. C.14 years old. D.15 years old.
32.What does Lily buy for Diana
A.A basketball. B.A football. C.A book. D.A coat.
33.What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指的是)
A.The birthday. B.The orange. C.The skirt. D.The cake.
34.Which of the followings (下列) is right
A.Diana’s parents are very kind. B.Diana likes blue best.
C.The party starts at 12 o’clock. D.Diana has a birthday party at home.
35.Who plays the guitar at the party
A.Jack. B.Lily. C.Diana. D.Diana’s father.
(2024·广东佛山·一模)配对阅读。左栏是五个人发出的邀请函内容,右栏是七个对邀请函的回复,请为每个人找到对应的邀请函的回复。并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。
36 Join us at Friend Pub to celebrate Emily’s 14th birthday at 8:00 p.m. this Thursday. You can make some friends here and have fun. 37 Why not join us for a dinner party tonight Here you’ll find different kinds of delicious food from all over the world and you’ll enjoy yourself! 38 Please come to the baby shower party at the Brown’s at 6:00 pm this Friday. We will prepare some fun games for you. Look forward to your coming. 39 Would you like to join us for a pool party at 6:00 pm on Sunday Everyone who is interested in or good at swimming will enjoy themselves. 40 It’s our great honour to invite you to our company’s opening party. It’ll be at 7:00 pm this Tuesday and there will be many wonderful activities. A.Thank you so much for the invitation! I’d like to go to the baby shower party. I’m looking forward to the fun games you have planned! B.Happy birthday, Cathy. But I’m afraid I can’t go to your party on Thursday. I have to study for the exam the next day C. I’d love to go to your opening party, but I’m afraid I can’t because this Tuesday is my grandma’s 80th birthday and I have to celebrate with her. D.I’d be happy to join you tonight and I’m sure I’ll enjoy myself because I really like eating delicious food. It’s sure to be a wonderful evening! E. Thanks for the invitation. Happy Birthday to her! It sounds like a wonderful chance to make new friends and have a great time. I’m glad and quite sure to go! F. I am happy to get your invitation. And I can’t wait to celebrate the opening of the Tomato Club with you. See you on Friday. G. I would like to go to your pool party on Sunday. Swimming is one of my favourite activities, so I am sure I’ll have a wonderful time. I’m looking forward to it!
(2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模)Winter Fun at Happy Kids’ Learning Center
Are you looking for something that can add color to your winter holiday If yes, here are the winter courses that you cannot miss!
Children Can CookThe course is to improve children’s knowledge in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to buy proper ingredients (原料) and follow steps in recipes (食谱). Children can sit comfortably and eat what they have cooked at the end of each lesson. Little WritersThe course is divided into two parts. In the first part, children are introduced to famous stories and their writers. In the second part, they are taught to write their own stories. Children also get the chance to write other text types, such as poems and plays.
Acting for FunThis is a course that lets children enjoy the fun of acting. Through acting and speaking in front of people, children will be more confident. Parents are welcome to watch the performance given by the children at the end of the course. Water Color PaintingThis course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals. We encourage children to watch, imagine and create their own works.
根据语言材料内容选择最佳答案。
41.What can children do in the cooking course
A.Sell the food.
B.Eat what teachers have cooked.
C.Learn how to cook.
42.How many parts are there in the writing course
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
43.Which course should children join if they want to be more confident
A.Acting for Fun. B.Water Color Painting. C.Children Can Cook.
44.What does the painting course teach
A.How to buy proper ingredients.
B.The importance of acting.
C.The basic skills of painting people and animals.
45.The purpose of this passage is to encourage children to ________.
A.act with their parents in public
B.read more books during the holiday
C.join in the winter courses at the learning center
(2024·浙江金华·一模)Spring Festival is China’s biggest and most exciting festival. Its celebration starts from the 23rd or 24th of the 12th lunar (农历) month. People always celebrate it in many traditional ways. Here’re some little-known customs. Let’s take a look at the following ones.
Little New Year23rd of the 12th lunar month A Tight Sleep3rd day of the first lunar month Birthday of Humankind7th day of the first lunar month
On this day, people start to prepare for Lunar New Year celebrations. Little New Year is also called the Festival of the Kitchen God. People believe that the Kitchen God will return from Earth to heaven on this day to report the things every family have done to the Jade Emperor, including the progress you’ve made in study over this year. As a result, offering of food, fruits and flowers are placed on the family altar to admire him, praying for the safety and health for family members. The third day is a day for sleeping in and resting after so much preparation and celebration. Traditionally, people believed the third day is when rats marry off their daughters. Therefore, it is customary to go to bed early in the evening and avoid influencing the rats and preventing any bad luck as well. You can go to bed earlier than your usual school days. According to legend, the goddess Nyuwa created humans on the seventh day, after she made such animals as chickens, dogs, pigs, cattle and horses. As such, it’s considered humankind’s birthday. Ancient people would also climb mountains and write poems in honor of the day. It’s also advised that parents don’t punish their children just like you on this date. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it
46.Who is the text written for
A.Children. B.Parents. C.Teachers. D.Culture experts.
47.What can we learn according to the text
A.The traditions are all in the first lunar month except A Tight Sleep.
B.People are advised to go to bed early on the third day of the first lunar month.
C.Food, fruits and flowers are placed on the family altar on Birthday of Humankind.
D.People climb mountains and write poems to admire the Jade Emperor on Little New Year.
48.In which column (栏目) of a magazine can we probably read the text
A.Travel. B.Sports. C.Culture. D.Business.
(2024·山东济宁·二模)The Dover Club together with Skyhawks Sports Centre is offering new sport camps for children this summer.
Mini-Hawk Camp for ages 4-7 Mini-Hawkers learn sport skills and basic teamwork for basketball, soccer, and t-ball. July 12-20 and August 6-10 9:00-12:00 noon Fee: $88 Place: Skyhawks Sports Centre Roller Hockey Camp for ages 7-12 Campers learn proper hand, stick and skating skills. Bring your own stick, helmet, skates, mouthpiece, and shoes. July 30-August 3 1:00-4:00 pm Fee: $78 Place: Dover Stadium Call for more information.
Multi-Sport Camp for ages 7-12 This camp includes instruction in basketball, soccer and baseball. Campers can learn three new sports and improve their skills. August 6-10 and August 13-17 2: 00-7:00 pm Fee: $102 Place: Butterfield Gym June 2 7: 00-11:00 am Fee: $15 Ages 10-14 Held at Willand Pond. All the children who come on the day are welcome.
49.Where is Fishing Derby Camp held
A.In Skyhawks Sports Centre. B.In Dover Stadium.
C.In Butterfield Gym. D.In Willand Pond.
50.Tom is ten years old, and he wants to improve his sport skills. What camp can he join in
A.Mini-Hawk Camp. B.Roller Hockey Camp.
C.Multi-Sport Camp. D.Fishing Derby Camp.
51.The passage is from ________.
A.an ad B.a movie magazine C.a diary D.a TV program
(2024·山西吕梁·一模)请阅读下面信息,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
Let’s Explore The Nature!Are you interested in animals and nature Want to enjoy your holiday and learn something interesting and useful Here comes your CHANCE! Youth Explore has prepared you with a THREE-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM! You can take part in many hands-on activities and meet with live animals—giraffes, lions, pandas, tigers, and so on! More information about the program is as follows: Age: Students aged 8-16 Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.
Program A Dates: 14-16 July, 2014 Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program B Dates: 5-7 August, 2014 Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members.
How to do: Simply come to our centre to get an application form (申请表). Send your completed form on or before 11th July, 2014 (Friday).
Notes:
1. NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
2. Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms (暴风雨).
COME AND JOIN US NOW!!DON'T MISS THE CHANCE!
52.Jack can join the the three-day program, Jack may be ________ years old.
A.7. B.15. C.20.
53.If there is a rainstorm on August 12th, program B will start on ________.
A.Sunday. B.Monday. C.Tuesday.
54.Two members and one non-member should pay ________ for the program.
A.$690. B.$710. C.$730.
55.Free lunches aren’t provided because ________.
A.there are many restaurants.
B.people may bring lunch-boxes.
C.people have different tastes.
56.What can we know from the passage
A.You need to hand in an application for the program.
B.We can see three kinds of animals in the program.
C.More than 15 students are in each program.
(2024·河南驻马店·一模)Holidays are not just for fun or rest. Doing something important can be nice too. When school ended on Friday, the teacher reminded the kids about the holiday on Monday—Labor (劳动) Day. “Enjoy your day off,” she said. Kayla was happy. She loved days off and wanted to play with her friends.
When Kayla got home, she was excited. “No school on Monday!” she told her mom.
“You just went back to school a week ago and you already want a break ” her mom laughed.
Kayla spent Saturday, her favorite day, playing computer games because it was raining. On Sunday, she played basketball with friends. But on Labor Day, Kayla’s dad woke her up early. He said they would clean the house for Labor Day. Kayla couldn’t believe it. She wanted to play, not work.
“Let’s start our day. We have lots to do,” said her mom at breakfast. Kayla asked, “Do we have to work on a holiday ”
“Yes,” her dad said. “It will help you understand why we have Labor Day.”
Kayla didn’t like this idea. She wanted to play outside. But she had to help. First, she washed dishes. Then, she had to give their little dog a bath, which she didn’t want to do. “I don’t like this,” she kept saying it in a low voice.
But as she worked, things got better. Bathing the little dog was fun with all the bubbles (泡泡). Then, in the yard, she made waste paper and fallen leaves into balls and threw them into the trash can (垃圾桶) like playing basketball. Soon, everything was tidy.
After working hard, the drink tasted extra sweet. Kayla felt proud of what she had done.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
57.What did weekends and holidays mean to Kayla
A.Time to go to basketball clubs.
B.Days to spend with friends and play games.
C.Chances to learn new things.
D.Time to celebrate with family and have fun.
58.Why did Kayla’s dad wake her up early on Monday
A.To ask her to do her homework.
B.To teach her how to prepare breakfast.
C.To spend happy time together as a family.
D.To help her understand the meaning of Labor Day.
59.How did Kayla make yard-cleaning fun
A.By playing basketball with her friends after it.
B.By turning waste paper and fallen leaves into balls.
C.By inviting her neighbors to join the cleaning.
D.By listening to music while working in the yard.
60.What made the drink sweeter to Kayla
A.Adding sugar to the drink. B.Making it by herself.
C.Feeling proud after hard work. D.Mixing it with milk.
61.What is the best title for the text
A.Learning the Meaning of Holidays B.Importance of Doing Chores
C.Labor Day: A Day of Fun and Rest D.Kayla’s Exciting Weekend Trip
(2024·湖南衡阳·一模)Birthday Traditions in Different Countries
England
Certain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it’s being prepared. If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich. Also, when it’s your birthday, your friends give you the “bumps”. They lift you in the air by your hands and feet and raise you up and down to the floor; one for each year you lived, then another one or two for luck.
Denmark
A flag is flown outside a window to show that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he/she is sleeping, so he/she will see them at once upon awakening.
Holland
Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called “crown” years. The birthday child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the birthday child’s chair at the dining room table with flowers, paper streamers and balloons.
Canada
The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch him/her. In some parts of Canada, the birthday person even receives a punch (一拳) for each year he/she is alive and then one for good luck.
Brazil
The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive. The birthday person also gives the first piece of cake to his/her most special friend or relative, usually mom or dad.
Korea
There is a big family party on the first birthday. The table is set with food, and four items: a pencil, a ruler, thread, and money. The item that the baby chooses is said to forecast his/her future: excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches.
South Africa
On the twenty-first birthday, a key made of anything from paper to silver to gold is presented by the parents as a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.
62.If a British friend is raised up and down to the floor 18 times on his birthday, he is most likely (可能的) to be ________.
A.17 B.18 C.19 D.20
63.The following tradition is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT for ________.
A.giving a pull on the ear B.having a big family party
C.greasing butter on the nose D.flying a flag at the child’s bed
64.In which countries do people celebrate their 21st birthday specially
A.Canada and England. B.Denmark and Korea. C.Brazil and Holland. D.Holland and South Africa.
(2024·安徽阜阳·一模)Four Interesting Festivals
The Yi Peng Festival
Place: Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Yi Peng Festival is celebrated across Thailand and ends with cultural performances and fireworks displays (表演). During a festival, many places are decorated with colorful lanterns. It is widely believed that the lanterns symbolize driving away past bad luck and making a fresh start.
La Tomatina
Place: Bu ol, Spain
Tomatina is a food fight festival. It is said that it came from harmless games among children. During the festival, more than 100 tons of tomatoes are thrown everywhere.
Oktoberfest
Place: Munich, Germany
In 1810, a German prince (王子) got married. To celebrate it, their family held many celebrations and everyone had a good time. They decided to do it again next year and Oktoberfest was born.
Burning Man
Place: Black Rock City, America
At Burning Man, the community explores different forms of artistic self-expression and encourages attendees to share their creative talents. Unlike other festivals, people attending the event need to bring whatever they need for their daily life.
65.Why do the locals decorate many places with lanterns during Yi Peng
A.To drive away bad luck. B.To make beautiful lights.
C.To lighten the night sky. D.To forget their terrible past.
66.Which festival came from a marriage
A.The Yi Peng Festival. B.La Tomatina. C.Oktoberfest. D.Burning Man.
67.What can people do at Burning Man
A.Do some tests. B.Borrow what they need.
C.Design some harmless games. D.Show off what they are good at.
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1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B
【导语】本文介绍了几个国家的丰收节。
1.细节理解题。根据“The Yam Festival is usually held at the end of the rainy season, usually at the beginning of August.”、“It’s held on the day of the Autumn Equinox (秋分), which falls around Sept 22.”和“It is a recognized holiday on the second Monday in October.”可知,这三个节日按顺序庆祝是②③①。故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据“On Thanksgiving, most Canadians return home to gather with their family and have a big Thanksgiving Day meal.”可知,在感恩节这一天,大多数加拿大人都会回家与家人团聚,吃一顿丰盛的感恩节大餐。故选D。
3.细节理解题。根据“It’s celebrated with days of ceremonies and offerings (供品) of yams to ancestors and the gods.”可知,山药制成的食物是在这期间献给祖先的。故选B。
4.主旨大意题。根据“Fall is a time for harvest (收获). During this season, many countries have their own festivals to celebrate a successful harvest.”以及通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了世界各地的丰收节。故选B。
5.A 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了哈尔滨的四项冬日度假活动。
5.推理判断题。根据“Have fun in the snow with your kids in Harbin!...When you come to Harbin in winter, don’t miss the pleasure when skating on the surface of Songhua River.”可知,作者提醒读者如果在冬天到了哈尔滨,不要错过在松花江冰面上滑冰的这种乐趣,说明此处应是指这项运动给人们带来的好的感受。选项A“人们在这项运动过程中会感到很兴奋刺激。”符合语境。故选A。
6.词句猜测题。根据“Have fun in the snow with your kids in Harbin...If you have time, take them to a park nearby. Both you and your kids will enjoy it!”可知,你和孩子都会喜欢,说明此处是指把孩子们带到附近的公园,them指的是“your kids”。故选C。
7.细节理解题。根据“You should be very quick, or you will be attacked (攻击).”可知,不想被雪球打中,你躲避的速度就必须快。故选D。
8.细节理解题。根据“The Yabuli Ski Resort is among the best in China.”可知,亚布力滑雪场是国内最好的滑雪场之一。故选C。
9.篇章结构题。文章第一段总起全文,引出介绍度假活动的话题;第二至五段分别介绍了在哈尔滨可以进行的四种冬日活动;第六段总结全文。因此选项B的篇章结构图符合本文内容。故选B。
10.C 11.A 12.E 13.D
【导语】本文主要介绍了“美食旅游”这种旅游方式。
10.根据“Will you decide where to travel because of the local landmarks...”可知,此处讲述旅行目的地的选择方式。选项C“还是根据食物选择去哪里”符合语境。故选C。
11.根据“For example, you can try street food, visit food markets, or eat at local restaurants.”可知,下文举例说明享受地方美食的各种方式。选项A“你可以用不同的方法尝试这些食物”符合语境。故选A。
12.根据“A 2022 survey by Eurostar asked 2,000 people in Britain what their main reason was for choosing where to go on vacation...find the perfect meal.”可知,本段主要用数字说明了美食对于英国人来说也是旅行目的地选择的重要原因。选项E“对于英国人来说,食物也是假期的重要组成部分”符合语境。故选E。
13.根据“Another survey from 2023 said that Italy, Spain and France are the top three European countries that they’d like to choose.”可知,下文讲述人们喜欢去的国家名称。选项D“关于食物,他们有自己最喜欢去的国家”引出下文,符合语境。故选D。
14.A 15.B 16.C 17.A 18.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了父亲节的由来及如何庆祝。
14.细节理解题。根据“It was started because there was a Mother’s Day, and just because some Americans thought that if we had a Mother’s Day, we should also have a Father’s Day.”可知,父亲节开始是因为有母亲节。故选A。
15.推理判断题。根据“The most important thing to remember about Father’s Day is that American children can show their love to their fathers in a more open way.”可知,美国孩子以一种更开放的方式向他们的父亲表达爱,故选项B“美国人根本不关注父亲节”是错误的。故选B。
16.细节理解题。根据“The most important thing to remember about Father’s Day is that American children can show their love to their fathers in a more open way.”可知,美国人过父亲节是为了表达对父亲的爱。故选C。
17.推理判断题。根据“And shopkeepers (店主) found it was a good way to get people to buy presents for their fathers from their shops.”可知,店主发现这是让人们从店里给他们的父亲买礼物的好方法,故推出在父亲节,店主总是想要人们买好多礼物。故选A。
18.推理判断题。根据“Father’s Day has become important in North America. And shopkeepers (店主) found it was a good way to get people to buy presents for their fathers from their shops.”可知,店主们发现这是让人们从店里给他们的父亲买礼物的好方法,故推出父亲节店主可以挣比平时更多的钱。故选C。
19.C 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要介绍了几个人对于感恩节的看法。
19.细节理解题。根据表格中“Linda, 10 years;Selina, 11 years;Ryan, 7 years;Joss, 9 years”可知,四个孩子中最年轻的是Ryan。故选C。
20.细节理解题。根据表格中“Most people I know give me money or gifts at thanks giving. Sometimes people take me on visits to places or ask me to their houses. I like to do nice things for other people, too.”可知,人们通常在感恩节带Linda去参观一些地方。故选A。
21.细节理解题。根据表格中“Two years ago we were at my grandparents’ house at thanksgiving and we wanted to get a turkey in the store but they didn’t have any. So we had to buy a live (活的) one. When we went out to kill it, it had run away and we couldn’t find it. So my father bought some chicken for us and that year we had to eat chicken instead of turkey.”可知,两年前Selina在感恩节吃鸡肉是因为火鸡跑了,他们找不到它。故选D。
22.细节理解题。根据表格中“I am thankful for having a really good mum who looks after me so well. I am thankful for my grandparents who always take me to music class. I am thankful for having good teachers, especially Ms. Mcmillan because she helps me to try new things.”可知,Ryan对他的妈妈、祖父母和老师表示了感谢。故选A。
23.细节理解题。根据表格中“The most important reason is that I can have fun with my family.”可知,感恩节Joss最喜欢的是他可以和家人一起玩得开心。故选C。
24.C 25.D 26.A 27.D
【导语】本文主要讲了巴西的狂欢节。
24.细节理解题。根据“This year, Rio de Janeiro Carnival took place from Feb. 9 to 17.”可知,今年里约热内卢狂欢节从2月9日至2月17日,共9天。故选C。
25.主旨大意题。根据“Carnival holds different meanings for different people.”和“But as we grow older, carnival takes on new meanings, like a samba (桑巴) dancer learning difficult steps.”可知,狂欢节对于不同年龄段的人有着不同的意义。故选D。
26.词句猜测题。根据“I once had the chance to see it firsthand. I saw the lively streets and people from all walks of life hug each other. The whole city danced into the night until the morning.”可知,作者曾经有机会亲自看到狂欢节,看到了热闹的街道,各行各业的人互相拥抱。因此推测“firsthand”为“亲自”之意,与in person同义。故选A。
27.最佳标题题。根据“As a Brazilian, I think the Brazil Carnival (巴西狂欢节) is more than just a festival—it’s a big party that shows how lively our country is. This year, Rio de Janeiro Carnival took place from Feb.9 to 17.”和通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了巴西的盛大狂欢节。故选D。
28.B 29.B 30.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了不同国家的冰雪节的历史和庆祝形式。
28.细节理解题。根据“Kiruna Snow Festival, Sweden This festival started in 1986.”;“Geilo Ice Music Festival, Norway This festival began 19 years ago.”;“International Snow Sculpture Championships, U. S. A. This contest has been held for more than thirty years.”;“Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, China It started on January 5th, 1985”可知,最年轻的冰雕比赛是Geilo Ice Music Festival。故选B。
29.细节理解题。根据“The scale (规模) and size of the sculptures and the beautiful lighting make the festival stand out.”可知,哈尔滨的冰雕规模大,冰雕的尺寸和漂亮的灯让这个节日很特别。故选B。
30.细节理解题。根据“Opening dates keep changing, and ending dates partly depends on the weather.”可知,这个节日和天气有关。故选B。
31.B 32.A 33.C 34.D 35.A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,介绍戴安娜的三个好朋友,给她买了不同的礼物去参加她的生日聚会。
31.细节理解题。根据“It’s Diana’s thirteenth birthday.”可知,戴安娜13岁了。故选B。
32.细节理解题。根据“Lily buys a basketball for her.”可知,莉莉给戴安娜买了一个篮球,故选A。
33.词义猜测题。根据“For me, I buy her a red skirt. I think she likes it.”可知,作者给戴安娜买了一条红色裙子,作者认为她会喜欢的,此处的“it”指的是“红裙子”。故选C。
34.细节理解题。根据“At 12 o’clock, we get to her home. When she sees us, she is very happy. She welcomes us to her birthday party. After half an hour, the party begins.”可知,戴安娜的生日聚会在家里。故选D。
35.细节理解题。根据“Jack plays the guitar and I play the piano. ”可知,杰克弹了吉他。故选A。
36.E 37.D 38.A 39.G 40.C
【导语】本文是为每个人找到对应的邀请函的回复。
36.根据“Join us at Friend Pub to celebrate Emily’s 14th birthday at 8:00 p.m. this Thursday. You can make some friends here and have fun.”可知,是邀请参加庆祝Emily的14岁生日聚会,可以在这里交一些朋友,玩得开心,选项E“谢谢你的邀请。祝她生日快乐!这听起来是一个结交新朋友、玩得开心的好机会。我很高兴也很确定要去!”与之匹配,故选E。
37.根据“Why not join us for a dinner party tonight Here you’ll find different kinds of delicious food from all over the world and you’ll enjoy yourself!”可知,是邀请参加今日晚宴,在这里,你会发现来自世界各地的各种美食,你会玩得很开心,选项D“我很高兴今晚能和大家一起,我相信我会玩得很开心,因为我真的很喜欢吃美味的食物。这一定是一个美妙的夜晚!”与之匹配,故选D。
38.根据“Please come to the baby shower party at the Brown’s at 6:00 pm this Friday. We will prepare some fun games for you. Look forward to your coming.”可知,是邀请参加迎婴儿派对,我们将为您准备一些有趣的游戏,选项A“非常感谢你的邀请!我想去参加迎婴派对。我期待着你计划的有趣的游戏!”与之匹配。故选A。
39.根据“Would you like to join us for a pool party at 6:00 pm on Sunday Everyone who is interested in or good at swimming will enjoy themselves.”可知,是邀请参加泳池派对,每个对游泳感兴趣或擅长游泳的人都会玩得很开心,选项G“我想周日去参加你们的泳池派对。游泳是我最喜欢的活动之一,所以我相信我会玩得很开心。我很期待!”故选G。
40.根据“It’s our great honour to invite you to our company’s opening party. It’ll be at 7:00 pm this Tuesday and there will be many wonderful activities.”可知,是邀请参加公司星期二的开幕晚会,将会有很多精彩的活动,选项C“我很想去参加你们的开幕晚会,但恐怕我不能去,因为这个星期二是我奶奶80岁生日,我必须和她一起庆祝。”与之匹配,故选C。
41.C 42.B 43.A 44.C 45.C
【导语】本文介绍了学习中心的冬季课程。
41.细节理解题。根据“The course is to improve children’s knowledge in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and how to buy proper ingredients (原料) and follow steps in recipes (食谱)”可知,孩子们在烹饪课上能学习如何做饭,故选C。
42.细节理解题。根据“The course is divided into two parts.”可知,写作课程有两部分,故选B。
43.细节理解题。根据“Acting for Fun...Through acting and speaking in front of people, children will be more confident.”可知,如果孩子想要更自信,他们应该参加Acting for Fun,故选A。
44.细节理解题。根据“Water Color Painting, This course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals.”可知,绘画课教画人物和动物的基本技巧,故选C。
45.推理判断题。根据“Winter Fun at Happy Kids’ Learning Center.”和“Are you looking for something that can add color to your winter holiday If yes, here are the winter courses that you cannot miss!”可知,本文的目的是鼓励孩子们参加学习中心的冬季课程,故选C。
46.A 47.B 48.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了春节的一些庆祝活动及习俗。
46.推理判断题。根据“You can go to bed earlier than your usual school days.”可知你可以比平时上学时更早上床睡觉,可推知文章是写给学生的。故选A。
47.细节理解题。根据“A Tight Sleep 3rd day of the first lunar month...Traditionally, people believed the third day is when rats marry off their daughters. Therefore, it is customary to go to bed early in the evening...”可知在农历正月初三,建议人们早点睡觉。故选B。
48.推理判断题。本文主要介绍了春节的一些庆祝活动,故文章可能出现在杂志的文化栏目。故选C。
49.D 50.C 51.A
【导语】本文这是多佛俱乐部连同Skyhawks运动中心在这个暑假共同给孩子们提供的几个夏令营活动。包括这些夏令营的时间、地点、费用、活动的内容等信息。
49.细节理解题。根据“Held at Willand Pond. ”可知,钓鱼德比营在Willand Pond举行。故选D。
50.细节理解题。根据“Campers can learn three new sports and improve their skills.”和“for ages 7-12”可知,汤姆十岁了,他想提高运动技能,他能加入Multi-Sport Camp。故选C。
51.推理判断题。根据全文内容可知,本文这是多佛俱乐部连同Skyhawks运动中心在这个暑假共同给孩子们提供的几个夏令营活动。包括这些夏令营的时间、地点、费用、活动的内容等信息,所以这是一则广告。故选A。
52.B 53.C 54.B 55.C 56.A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文,内容提供了关于某动物园的信息。
52.细节理解题。根据年龄信息“Age: Students aged 8-16”可知,这个动物园对8-16岁的学生开放。故选B。
53.推理判断题。根据信息“Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms (暴风雨).”可知,如果有暴风雨警示,两个项目都将推迟一天开始,但是根据项目B“Dates: 5-7 August, 2014;Days: Tuesday to Thursday”可知,项目时间是八月5号到7号,但是暴风雨时间是在12号,因此项目不受影响,开始时间也不会改变。故选C。
54.推理判断题。根据项目信息“Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members.”可知,会员是230一个人,非会员是250,因此两个会员加上一个非会员是710。故选B。
55.细节理解题。根据信息“NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences.”可知,由于口味喜好不一,所以不提供午饭。故选C。
56.细节理解题。根据信息“Send your completed form on or before 11th July, 2014 (Friday).”可知,要求大家在7月11号或者之前提交表格。故选A。
57.B 58.D 59.B 60.C 61.A
【导语】本文讲述了Kayla如何度过劳动节,认识假日的意义。
57.细节理解题。根据“Kayla spent Saturday, her favorite day, playing computer games”、“On Sunday, she played basketball with friends.”以及“She loved days off and wanted to play with her friends.”可知放假意味着和朋友玩以及玩游戏。故选B。
58.细节理解题。根据“It will help you understand why we have Labor Day”可知是为了帮助她理解劳动节,故选D。
59.细节理解题。根据“Then, in the yard, she made waste paper and fallen leaves into balls and threw them into the trash can (垃圾桶) like playing basketball.”可知通过把废纸和落叶变成球。故选B。
60.细节理解题。根据“After working hard, the drink tasted extra sweet. Kayla felt proud of what she had done.”可知是辛勤工作后感到自豪。故选C。
61.最佳标题题。本文讲述了Kayla如何度过劳动节,认识假日的意义。故选A。
62.A 63.D 64.D
【导语】本文主要介绍了不同国家的人们庆祝生日的不同方式。
62.推理判断题。根据“one for each year you lived, then another one or two for luck.”可知,如果一个英国朋友在生日那天被上上下下扔了18次,他最有可能17岁了。故选A。
63.细节理解题。根据通读全文可知,文章提到的传统有巴西人的拽耳朵、朝鲜人的举办家庭聚会和加拿大人的在鼻子上涂抹黄油。由第二段可知,丹麦人会在过生日的孩子的床上放礼物,在窗子外面放一面旗。没有在孩子床边飘扬旗帜。故选D。
64.细节理解题。根据“Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called ‘crown’ years.”和“On the twenty-first birthday, a key made of anything from paper to silver to gold is presented by the parents as a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.”可知,在荷兰和南非,人们特别重视21岁生日。故选D。
65.A 66.C 67.D
【导语】
本文主要介绍了几个有趣的节日。
65.细节理解题。根据文中“During a festival, many places are decorated with colorful lanterns. It is widely believed that the lanterns symbolize driving away past bad luck and making a fresh start.”可知,在节日期间,用灯笼装饰许多地方是为了摆脱厄运,故选A。
66.细节理解题。根据文中“In 1810, a German prince got married. To celebrate it, their family held many celebrations and everyone had a good time. They decided to do it again next year and Oktoberfest was born.”可知,啤酒节来源于一个婚礼,故选C。
67.细节理解题。根据文中“At Burning Man, the community explores different forms of artistic self-expression and encourages attendees to share their creative talents.”可知,在火人节上人们炫耀他们擅长什么,故选D。
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