陕西省铜川市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题（图片版无答案）

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s a time for celebrations for almost everyone around the world.m
dance the old year away,and to welcome in the new one at miom
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some shortbread and some whisky.
The coal shows warmth so you're wishing that the people you visit will have enoug heat n the
year.The shortbread represents food,so you're hoping that the people will have enough to eat in heNw Yr
Some Scots call whisky"the water of life",so when you hand over your bottle to your hosts,it meansyouant
them to have enough to drink over the next 12 months.
There's one more key task you still have to perform if you can.The first person to knock on a
neighbour's door is supposed to be a tall,dark,handsome man.If you are,you'll bring good luck to the
household.But what if that's not you
Well,don't ring the bell just yet.Wait a while and the right person
will tumn up soon!
24.What is the best title for this passage
A.Seeing the old year off in Britain.
B.Celebrations of a Scottish New Year.
C.Visiting Scottish homes on New Year.
D.Sending good luck in the New Year.
25.We know from the passage
A.British people hate to think of the old year and wish to dance it away quicky
B.street concerts have become more popular on New Year's Eve
C.British people letfirewrks in publie places to celebrate the New Year
D.people stay athome doing ohn but wat or the bell of NewYear
26.Why do visitors akehingoishomen New Year's Eve
A.To share good food and warmth.
B.To help those poor families.
C.To send best wishes to the families.
D.To show respect and richness.
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