Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious
第三课时 Section B
一、根据句意及汉语提示填写单词。
1. The famous writer's (小说)will come out next week. We're looking forward to reading the new story.
2. It's wrong of us to believe or (传播) some untrue news on the Internet.
3. We saw a snake and my father (警告)me not to touch it.
4. (圣诞节)falls on the 25th day of December every year.
5. My parents were away on (商业),so I had to be at home on my own.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
6. The room was not tidy. Clothes were (lie) all over the floor.
7. When Frank found his cat was (die), he cried.
8. Nelly got many beautiful (present) on her birthday.
9. George treats everyone with kindness and (warm), spreading positive energy.
10. The police (punish) the driver because he drank too much wine before driving.
三、根据句意填空,使句子通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
11. Set alarms on your phone to remind yourself things you need to finish.
12. We were still not sure the plan would work or not after a long discussion.
13. We are looking forward to getting together our family.
14. In order to keep fit, Susan has decided eat more healthy food and do more exercise.
15. -What do you think your junior high school life
-I think it is colorful.
四、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。
16.因为玛丽努力学习,所以她最终成为了一名优秀的学生。
Mary as an excellent student because she worked hard.
17.这个男孩总是为他人着想,从不考虑自己。
The boy always thinks of others and never .
18. 琳达承诺会改正那些错误,我相信她。
Linda those mistakes and I believed her.
19.迈克经常警告我不要用他的电脑。
Mike often use his computer.
20. 我喜欢这些照片,因为它们总能使我想起我的童年。
I like these photos because they always my childhood.
五、阅读理解。
It's the Mid-Autumn Festival again. It's the time people, especially the children, look forward to. It's a moment for family members to get together. Of course, mooncakes are a symbol of this festival.
Almost every child has a sweet tooth. Mooncakes with fillings like lotus seed paste, sweet bean paste and jujube paste(莲蓉、豆沙和枣泥)are a real treat for children. Lotus seed paste is many old people's favorite. Sometimes, a whole egg yolk(蛋黄)is placed in the middle of the filling. It's the best-selling kind in China. Although most mooncakes have sweet fillings, it isn't surprising to find mooncakes with meat fillings in shops. They are especially popular in Yunnan. Xuanwei ham, a local product, is the star filling for mooncakes there.
Of course, the development of Chinese mooncakes is rich in creativity. The new inventions in mooncakes in recent years are common. There are seafood mooncakes. There are also ice-skin mooncakes which are served cold. Since many people think traditional mooncakes have much oil, cooks use fruit fillings and less oil to make them.They are popular in Guangdong.
However, no matter how the mooncakes look or taste, they are always one of the most important symbols of Chinese culture. What's more, they carry people's best wishes to family and friends.
( ) 21. Which kind of mooncake sells best in China according to the writer
A. The one with much oil.
B. The one with sweet bean paste.
C. The one with a whole egg yolk and lotus seed paste.
( ) 22. What does the underlined word "creativity" mean in Chinese
A.创造力 B.思维力 C.学习力
( ) 23. How many new kinds of mooncakes are mentioned in the third paragraph
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
( ) 24. The passage might be from
A. a letter B. a dialog C. an introduction
六、语法填空。
Do you want to know something about Children's Day In China, Children's Day falls 25. June 1st. But in Japan, Children's Day is celebrated on the 26. (five) day of May. It is a day for parents to wish for 27. ( they ) children's health and happiness. Before 1948, it was known as Boy's Day and in 1948 it was renamed Children's Day. Ever since then, the day has been a celebration for both boys and girls.
On Children's Day, both 28. (child) and adults in Japan have the whole day to rest. They either take a short vacation 29. celebrate it at home. There are many traditional things for people to do on Children's Day. On this day, people eat Chimaki. It is 30. long and narrow (窄的) rice dumpling. Families also fly colorful Koinobori for their children outside their houses.
The word Koi 31. (meaning)carp(鲤鱼)in Japanese and Nobori's meaning is flags. Each carp stands for a member of the family. Among them, the black one is for the father, the red one for the mother, and small ones for children. They made paper helmets (头盔) and 32. (wear) them on their heads. Besides, there are all kinds of 33. (activity) for kids to take part in. They can always have fun on that day. The more they play, the 34. (happy) they are.
单元考点变式训练
考点一 put on 及 put 相关短语辨析
1. He turned off the television, (穿上) his coat and walked out.
2. These volunteers (搭建)the tent already. Let's say thanks to them.
3. After he finished his exercises, he (放下)his pen.
4. Tom, your gloves are here and there. Please (把它们放好).
5. We have to (推迟)the sports meeting because of the bad weather.
考点二 lie 与lay辦析
6. He wasn't telling the truth. He was .
7. Linda the book down on the desk and walked out of the room.
8. The islands at the southern end of the sea.
9. He on his bed and kept his eyes wide open for a long time.
10. I found a wallet in the corner when I was sweeping the floor yesterday.
考点三 dead 的相关用法
11. She has been for many years. She because of illness, and her made us very sad. (die)
12. The little girl didn't want her cat to (die)
考点四 warn 的用法
13. Our teachers and parents always warn us (not swim) in the river. It's too dangerous.
14. They him (针对......警告)the danger of sailing alone.
Self-Check
一、五选五。
"May we all be blessed with longevity. Though miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together(但愿人长久,千里共婵娟).” wrote Su Shi, a poet during the Song Dynasty, in his well-known poem to his younger brother Su Zhe.
The moon is at its brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
1. It has been enjoying great popularity all over the country. In ancient China, that day was a harvest festival because crops were harvested during that period. 2. Just like Thanksgiving in Western countries, 3. Usually, no matter how far away and how busy they are, people will try to return to home for celebration.
The Mid-Autumn Festival has its own special food just as other traditional Chinese holidays. People eat mooncakes with fillings such as sugar and eggs.
4. . The full moon and mooncakes stand for family reunion(团聚).
5. , people sit together, enjoy the full moon, eat mooncakes and fruit, share the stories, and express the best wishes for the family members and friends who live afar.
A. The round shape of the cake makes it look like the full moon
B. On this day, people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
C. With the beautiful moon up in the sky
D. It was a time for relaxation and celebration
E. families also try to get together for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China
二、完形填空。
Johnny was happy because he was shopping in the market with his father on New Year's Eve. With colorful 5 on, the market looked quite beautiful.
6 , Johnny saw a cage (笼子) in a man's store. The birds in it were hitting against the cage, trying to get out. Many of them were bleeding. Feeling sorry 7 those birds, Johnny went over to the man.
"Why do you keep the birds in the cage It's 8 to make anyone lose freedom(自由)."
"I don't want to," the man replied, "but I also need to 9 my family. "
Johnny thought he should do something for the birds. He then looked at his father's wallet. "But what about the things you planned to buy, Johnny " his father asked.
Johnny thought for a long time, and he finally realized the freedom of those birds was more 10.
"I can celebrate the New Year with friends, but these birds will only 11 staying in this small cage," Johnny said.
Hearing that, his father gave some money to the man, who then handed over the cage to Johnny. 12 Johnny opened the cage door, all the birds flew out quickly. Johnny was so 13 to see that.
"Thanks, Dad. It's the best New Year's 14 that I've ever received," said Johnny.
"You deserve (应得) that, my dear."
( )5. A. cards B. lanterns C. kites
( )6. A. Actually B. Usually C. Suddenly
( )7. A. for B. from C. with
( )8. A. unusual B. Unhealthy C. unfair
( )9. A. feed B. admire C. connect
( )10. A. comfortable B. popular C. important
( )11. A. dream of B. end up C. lead to
( )12. A. When B. Before C. Though
( )13. A. surprised B. patient C. glad
( )14. A. trip B. record C. present
三、语法填空。
People have been celebrating Christmas for years. However, only a small number of people knew it at the 15. (begin) of the 19th century. Thanks to Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol—a novel 16. (write) by him, Christmas became one of the 17. (many) popular festivals around the world.
the age of 31, Charles's life wasn't easy for him. His last novel didn't seem to sell well. What was worse, his friends kept borrowing money from him and his wife was going to give birth to their 19. (five) baby. He wondered whether he could afford it or not. On an October evening, he walked along the Thames(泰晤士河),lonely and 20. ( happy ), hoping to find inspirations(灵感)for his next book. The moment he saw the terrible living conditions of homeless people, he came up with 21. idea. Why not write a story to encourage people in need before Christmas
Luckily, this book became a great 22. (successful). Up to now it has spread to non-English speaking countries all over the world. "Make them laugh, make them cry, make them wait" was Dickens' writing motto and 23. (he) method. People all like his novels 24. the spirit of his stories is always truth, goodness and beauty in humans.
四、任务型阅读。
The “Drying Clothes Festival” falls on the sixth day of every sixth lunar month, and is one of the most important festivals for the Red Yao people. During the one-day festival, local residents collect colorful clothes and shoes to dry them out of their windows or spread them out on bamboo mats (席子) in their yards for several hours.(A)They believe it's a natural way to get rid of bugs(虫子)and bacteria(细菌)in the hope of receiving well-being and good luck.
Living in the wonderland of the well-known Guilin City, the ethnic (民族的) group has a long history and an alive culture. Their traditional red clothes are just one of the parts that present the Red a Yao people's characteristics. During the festival, local women gather in a square to show off their knitting (编织) and embroidery(刺绣)skills on the clothes.
Wedding ceremonies(婚礼)are a special tradition that take place at the festival. New couples choose the big day to start their new lives by holding ethnic-style wedding ceremonies to share their happiness and receive wishes.
What's more, locals also express their thanks and respect to the sun on that day by performing special dances and songs.(B)男人们演奏乐器,女人们随着音乐翩翩起舞,attracting thousands of visitors every year to explore the magic of this village and also learn their traditions.
When is the "Drying Clothes Festival"
请将(A)句翻译成汉语。
27. Do the local people dry clothes and shoes
28. How do the locals express their thanks and respect to the sun
29.请将(B)句翻译成英文。