Unit 3 Celebrations Lesson 3 Memories of Christmas—高一英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册随堂小练
一、阅读理解
1． I looked at my beautiful Christmas tree and sighed. It was time. The New Year was a week old and my tree still stood in the comer of our room with its collection of memories proudly displayed in a shower of colorful lights. I'd procrastinated long enough.
I got up, went to the garage and dragged all the boxes into the room. The garland (花环) was the first to take down. The branches looked naked(光秃秃的) already. I took the large decorations off next. They made a large pile on our bed. An hour later, our bed was covered with Christmas memories. Each pile contained an ornament along with its matching brothers and sisters from sets bought many years ago.
I prepared the boxes and carefully placed ornaments in their protective packaging, pausing every few minutes to admire a favorite. "Hey, little Santa!" I held the Santa from my childhood. "Thanks for being my friend for almost 50 years." He was a little ragged(衣着破烂的) but still gave me a flood of wonderful memories. "Until next year, my dear friend."
There was a collection of handmade ones. My children made in their first years of school, more than 20 years ago. Made by tiny hands, they are far from perfect in design, but every year they go on my memory tree—memories of young giggles(咯咯笑) on Christmas morning and a smiling face when they handed them to me when I came home from work. "Look what we made, Daddy!"
"Oh! It is beautiful. Let's find a special spot on the tree for it." Every year since, they are displayed.
A few hours after I started, the filled boxes were back in the garage and the room was vacuumed(用真 空吸尘器清扫) and I sat staring at a barren(空荡荡的) corner. The room seemed so empty. It took me two days of work to assemble (收集) and decorate my tree, but only a few hours to take it apart.
My tree is like a good marriage or a great friendship. Like the tree, they take a long time to assemble and decorate with memories, but can be tom down quickly.
Every year I have to put my tree away, but not my marriage or friendships. I take great care of those. They get to glow in the comer of my life for as long as I live. I get to analyze my tree and find memories for a few weeks every year. I can do the same with the loves in my life every day. Take great care of your friendships and your marriage. Once they come down, they aren't as easy to put back together as a Christmas tree. Stand them in that special spot in the comer of your heart and admire their glow.
1.In the author's eyes, the Christmas tree ________.A.isA.is a collection of childhood memories B.is a symbol of long-lasting relations
C.takes too much time to decorate D.is full of out-of-date ornaments
2.The underlined word "procrastinated" in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.
A.reflected B.celebrated C.decorated D.delayed
3.To the author, a Christmas tree is similar to a good marriage in that ______.
A.both take time to build but fall apart easily
B.both remind him of bittersweet (苦乐参半的) memories
C.both need to be admired for some time
D.both get less attractive over the years
4.What is the main theme of the article
A.We'd better put away Christmas decorations and recycle them each year.
B.Friendships and the marriage should be valued and managed carefully.
C.Memories with friends and family should be cherished and relived.
D.We should decorate Christmas trees with personal stuff and recycle.
2． Girls should take part in competitive sport to build confidence, and the leaders of a group of girls' schools will argue this week. Helen Fraser, director of the Girls' Day School Trust( GDST), will tell the group that sport can help girls deal with failure.
"All girls, not just the sporty ones, should take physical exercise", Ms Fraser says. Research that girls are far less active than boys is worrying, she argues. Ms Fraser will tell the group that she supports "sport for all" That's why I love it when our schools have A,B, C and D teams and beyond," she says.
The GDST draws on research from the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation which suggests only a quarter of girls in England meet basic levels of activity each week. One in five girls do no activity at all, twice the proportion (比例) of boys, the research suggests.
Ms Fraser says other research suggests that more than 80% of women business leaders played sports while growing up. She uses the examples of former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who once was a skater and tennis player, and former head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who once was in the French national swimming team. Ms Fraser says Olympic medallists like Jessica Ennis and Katherine Grainger are excellent role models for young women but says women's sport needs more money and more news reports.
Valerie Dunsford, former head of Sheffield High School for Girls, part of the GDST, said it was important to offer a large number of sports to attract different types of girls. "Not everyone wants to be out playing hockey (曲棍球)," said Ms Dunsford.
1.Which of the following ideas would Ms Fraser agree with
A.Boys are born to be sport lovers. B.Girls are less confident than boys.
C.More should be done to make girls do sports. D.Those taking part in sport are always successes.
2.What's the proportion of boys never taking exercise
A.1/10. B.1/4. C.1/5. D.2/5.
3.Ms Fraser mentions those famous women to show _______.
A.hard work will pay off B.it's difficult to be great
C.sport will help girls succeed D.it's necessary to balance work and sport
4.What's the purpose of the text
A.To explain the key to success. B.To show the importance of sport.
C.To introduce more games to girls. D.To encourage more girls to do sports.
3． Halloween used to be a time for kids. In the past, the festival meant houses decorated with jack-o-lanterns, cool costumes (化装服) handmade by mums, and going door to door asking for candy, saying "trick or treat".
However, you wouldn't have seen any of these if you were at this year's Halloween events in Shibuya, Tokyo, from Oct. 27 to 30. Halloween in Japan has become a big party for adults, who dress up in costumes and hang around having fun taking pictures. In other words, this festival is no longer just a time for kids.
As USA Today editor Bruce Horovitz wrote, "Adults have slowly been stealing Halloween from kids." But "steal" is not quite the word, since the adults of today all used to be kids themselves. These grown-ups still manage to keep the tradition of dressing up alive, however, even if they're too old to knock on strangers' doors for candy now.
Some companies even encourage their employees to wear costumes to work so they can relax and enjoy their share of the festival fun. "You can wear whatever you want and not be judged," Denise Delahorne of DDB Worldwide, an advertising company, told Forbes when asked why adults are so into Halloween compared to other holidays. "There's no pressure (压力) to it. You don't have to travel or deal with relatives. There's no holiday pressure to find a date if you are single."
But here comes the interesting part: As the "adult Halloween" industry gets bigger and bigger, movie theatres, drink sellers and haunted houses are starting to aim (瞄准) at adult customers only. There's even an Halloween trade show in the US every year that you can't even enter if you're under 16.
That isn't good news for kids, but on the bright side, at least young people can still get free candy. And what could be better than that
1.Why are adults so fond of Halloween
A.They would be treated like kids.
B.They don't need to care for their relatives.
C.They feel happy and relaxed during Halloween.
D.They can get free goods from the "adult Halloween" industry.
2.What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Work. B. Halloween. C. Being single. D. Another holiday.
3.What did some companies encourage their workers to do during Halloween
A.Wear cool costumes to work.
B.Join the Halloween trade show.
C.Knock on strangers' doors for candy.
D.Decorate their houses with jack-o-lanterns.
4.What's the best title for the text
A.Different Activities to Celebrate Halloween
B.How to Spend Halloween in Japan
C.Halloween Customs and Traditions
D.Adult Halloween Lovers Take Over
二、七选五
4．How to learn a language in superfast time
Being able to use a new tongue is an invaluable skill. It can increase your mental health, working ability and general intelligence. ①________
Listen to foreign news reports.
A great way to speed up your learning process (过程) is to follow the news in a foreign language. ②________ Once you know the story, you can try to read it, listen to it or watch video reports in the target language you are trying to learn.
Make good use of technology.
③________ Instead of signing up for a one-hour class and get there every day, you can now learn whenever you want.
Technology has also sped up the learning time of a language. "Because we have so many users, we can find out the most effective ways to learn a new language in a matter of days," says Luis von Ahn, co-founder of the popular language-learning platform Duolingo.
④________
By changing your environment and actually studying in a country or region where the target language is spoken, you will encounter(遇到) the words and phrases in very natural situations, which will be very helpful.
Adapt to your overall lifestyle.
Make study of your target language part of your daily life. You can put Post-it notes around your house with new vocabulary on them. ⑤________ Then refer to it often throughout the day. While you're waiting for the bus or for a friend to arrive, you can be studying. It's amazing how well this method works.
A. Sign up for a language class.
B. It takes efforts to remember these words.
C. Mix with native speakers as often as possible.
D. You can also use your phone to store new vocabulary.
E. So how can you speed up your language learning process
F. Some news is reported in countless languages across the world.
G. Apps now allow anybody to learn languages anywhere at any time.
5．Love and Friendship
They are both so much related to each other. And both are so dissimilar! What are the differences between friendship and love Is a platonic (柏拉图式的) friendship possible between persons of the opposite sex ① _____
What is friendship Why do we call a person our friend When do we call someone a very good friend If we care for a person, if we are always ready to help that person and if we share most of our thoughts with a person, he or she is our good friend. We can always count upon our good friends in an emergency. We are always sure that our friends will understand why we acted in a certain way. ②_____ The friendship is so deep and the relationship is so close that most of the things are automatically understood by our friends.
③_____ In a relationship of deep love, all the sharing that we discussed above is taken for granted. But love transcends (超出) all this. During love, we are attached with a particular person, while in friendship, one may have many friends. A loving relationship makes one so much attached to the other that one gets pained if his or her beloved is hurt! Love also involves a physical element (因素).
④_____ This is a vital difference. Nature gives us love so that the species can go forward. Nature does not give us friendship.
Your heartbeats will never increase in anticipation of meeting your friend. ⑤_____ You will not feel totally lost if you don't meet your friend for a few days. You will not have dreams in your mind thinking about your friendship.
A.What about love
B.My answer is "Yes!"
C.Let us try and understand.
D.Friendship does not have that.
E.We need not explain anything to our very good friends.
F.You will not lie awake at night thinking about your friend.
G.The physical element may include hand in hand while walking.
三、语法填空
6．He searched the room and _____(hide) himself in a secret corner in case of being found.
7．You are waiting at a wrong place. It is at the hotel _____ the coach picks up tourists.
参考答案
1．答案：1-4.BDAB
解析：1.推理判断题根据文章最后一段中的"I get to analyze my tree and find memories for a few weeks every year. I can do the same with the loves in my life every day. Take great care of your friendships and your marriage."可知在作者的眼里圣诞树是长久的友谊或者婚姻等关系的标志。故B项正确。
2.词义猜测题。根据文章第一段中的"The New Year was a week old and my tree still stood in the corner of our room with its collection of memories proudly displayed in a shower of colorful lights."可知,新年已经过去一周了,“我”的圣诞树还没有被拆走。“我”已经拖延得够久了。故选D。
3.推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段"My tree is like a good marriage or a great friendship. Like the tree, they take a long time to assemble and decorate with memories, but can be torn down quickly."可知作者把圣诞树比喻成婚姻,因为它们的建立都要花费很多的时间,但是拆除却很快。故A项正确。
4.主旨大意题。作者通过自己拆卸圣诞树的事情告诉我们,友谊或者婚姻这些人与人之间的关系很难建立,但是却很容易就被破坏了。我们应该珍惜。故B项正确。
2．答案：1-4.CACD
解析：1.考查推理判断。根据第二段中的"All girls, not just the sporty ones, should take physical exercise"以及第四段的内容可知,Ms Fraser认为所有女孩都应该参加体育锻炼,而且女性的运动需要更多的钱和新闻报道,即应该做更多的事情来让女孩做运动,故选C。
2.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"One in five girls do no activity at all, twice the proportion(比例) of boys, the research suggests"可知,五分之一的女孩根本不参加任何体育锻炼,是男孩比例的两倍。由此可知不参加体育锻炼的男孩的比例是十分之一,故选A。
3.考查推理判断。根据第四段中的"Ms Fraser says other research suggests that more than 80% of women business leaders played sports while growing up"可知,超过80%的女性商业领导者在成长过程中都参加了体育运动,下文用具体例子进行说明。所以Ms Fraser举例的目的是说明运动能够帮助女性成功,故选C。
4.考查写作目的。文章列举了女性参加体育锻炼的好处和体育锻炼帮助许多女性成功的例子,是为了鼓励女孩们多参加体育锻炼。故选D。
3．答案：1-4 CBAD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第四段的"There's no pressure to it. You don't have to travel or deal with relatives. There's no holiday pressure to find a date if you are single."可知，成人喜欢万圣节是因为在节日期间他们感到很放松和高兴。故选C项。
2.词义猜测题。根据原文画线处语境可知，在万圣节这天没有任何压力，人们不需要远行或者应付亲戚，所以it指的是万圣节。故选B项。
3.细节理解题。根据第四段的Some companies even encourage their employees to wear costumes to work so they can relax可知，为了让职员放松，公司鼓励职员穿各种化装服去公司。故选A项。
4.主旨大意题。万圣节在过去是孩子们的节日，他们打着南瓜灯，穿上母亲手缝的奇怪的服装去邻里间串门，讨要大包小包的糖果。但是现在在日本和美国却成了成人的节日，这样使得成人万圣节行业兴盛起来。最佳标题要与adult有关。故选D项。
4．答案：EFGCD
解析：这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在超快时间内学会一门语言。
①根据前文"Being able to use a new tongue is... ability and general intelligence"可知,本文主题为"学习一门新语言",而后文则为快速学习一门新语言的方法,故本空承上启下。结合选项可知,E项承接前文,而且E项中的"how"与后文提及的方法相呼应。
②根据本段小标题"Listen to foreign news reports"可知,本段主要讲要听外国的新闻报道,且前文提到了加快学习过程的一个好方法是听外语新闻,由此可推知,空处应与外语新闻有关。结合选项可知,F项符合题意。后文中的target language是F项中的countless languages中的一种。
③由本段小标题"Make good use of technology"以及空后内容并结合选项可知,G项中的Apps与小标题内容衔接紧密,且"anywhere at any time"与后文中的"whenever you want"相呼应。
④空处为本段小标题。根据后文内容可知,该段主要讲述了在说目标语言的环境中学习对于迅速学习语言的重要性。C项中的"Mix with native speakers"与"studying in a country or region where the target language is spoken"相呼应,贴合主题。
⑤空前讲述了将新语言学习融入日常生活中的方法之一,因此推断空处应继续讲述方法,同时根据后文中的"Then refer to it often throughout the day"可知,D项"你也可以用你的手机来存储新词汇"符合题意,故选D。
5．答案：①-⑤ CEADF
解析：①根据前一句Is a platonic friendship possible between persons of the opposite sex？可知作者提出了一个问题，那么接下来就是对这个问题的研究。C项意为"让我们来试着理解一下"，符合语境。
②根据设空处前一句We are always sure that our friends will understand why we acted in a certain way. 和设空后一句The friendship is so deep and the relationship is so close that most of the things are automatically understood by our friends.可推知E项"我们没必要向我们很要好的朋友解释任何事情"符合语境。
③文章第二段解释了什么是友情，那么本段就应解释什么是爱情。A项What about love？和后面的love相互照应，故选A项。
④由下一句"这是一个极其重要的差异"可知，第④空讲述两者之间的区别。D项Friendship does not have that.符合此处语境。
⑤最后一段整段讲的都是我们不会为朋友做的事情，F项"你不会在夜里想念朋友而躺在床上睡不着觉"，符合此处语境。
6．答案： hid
解析：句意为:他搜寻了房间,然后藏在一个秘密角落里以防被发现。设空处和searched 为并列谓语,应用一般过去时。
7．答案： that
解析：句意为:你等错地方了。长途客车在那个宾馆接游客。本句为it is... that...强调句型,强调地点状语at the hotel。Unit 3 Celebrations Writing Workshop—高一英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册随堂小练
一、阅读理解
When my kids were young we bought them two pet parrots(鹦鹉). These beautiful, white birds would whistle all through the day. We had a big cage for them with branches(树枝), toys, and a mirror, plus food and water dishes. We couldn't let them loose in the house because of our cats, but they didn't seem to be content in their cage or so I thought.
One day when the sun was awakening the earth and the air had turned warm, I opened the window to let the wind in. The songs of lots of different birds filled the air and our two parrots whistled with excitement. I went over to their cage to replace their water, but as soon as I opened the door one of them flew out and headed for the window. He crashed into the glass, fell over onto the sofa, fell back up and then started to fly around the living room. The cats chased(追逐) after him, hoping for a quick meal. The kids screamed(尖叫) and I rushed to save him. It took several minutes to stop the cats from catching the bird, and get him safely back in his cage. After that day, however, I always felt a bit sorry for my parrots. I knew that no matter how comfortable their cage was, they still wanted to fly.
Many of us live in cages of our own making. We close our minds, lock away our hearts, and limit our lives. We refuse to see the love that lies within us. We sit in our cages day after day and never dare to once open the door.
I don't want to waste my days sitting bored in a cage. I want to fly to new heights of love every single day. I want to go fast through the sky on wings of kindness and joy. I want to ride on the winds of love and help everyone to do the same. Don't stay stuck in your own cage then. Let yourself fly!
1．Why did the writer put parrots into the cage
A.Because they could be eaten by the cats.
B.Because they were too young to fly in the air.
C. Because they could see themselves in the mirror.
D. Because they would get enough food and water.
2．After flying out of the cage, the parrot _____.
A. couldn't stand up after crashing into the glass
B.attempted to fly out of the window
C. played a hide-and-seek game with cats
D. frightened the kids to scream loudly
3．Why did the writer feel sorry for parrots
A. Because they disliked living in a cage.
B. Because their cage wasn't comfortable for them.
C. Because they couldn't fly freely like other birds.
D. Because their enemies were waiting to kill them.
4．What does the third paragraph suggest
A. We try to protect ourselves from danger.
B.We like to make a living all by ourselves.
C. We do not dare to speak out our love.
D. We often put ourselves in a life cage.
5．Celebrating Czech traditions
Have you ever seen the 300-year anniversary(周年纪念) of a village To me, it is so amazing that this village, named By i ky, which is located in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, has suffered blizzards(暴风雪) and wars for all this time, but has still kept so attractive.
Unlike transportation you'd find in Prague such as the underground or tram(有轨电车), the most common way to get around in the countryside is by bike, as it's a lot more convenient. So on Saturday morning I left home on a bike ride with my host family. After an 8-kilometer journey, we finally arrived at the village.
There was a road that led straight into the center of the village. Many stalls selling pizza, beer and ice cream were by the roadside. You could hear guitar music coming from the other side of the road, where an outdoor stage stood on a large area of meadows(草地).
When the performance from the guitarists finished, a group of children wearing traditional costumes went on stage. As the crowd applauded loudly, the children were divided into three groups. A group of older kids playing different musical instruments stood on the left side, a group performing typical Czech dances was on the right, and a choir sang beautifully in the center.
Many of those present were relatives of the children, and we were there because my sister was a member of the dancing group. On the edge of the grassland, there were girls riding horses.
The end of the road led to a circled space, where the city hall stood in the middle, surrounded by a circle of colorful cottages. In front of the houses there were also many markets and a radio station reporting on the event.
So this is what a typical village celebration looks like, with markets, food and performances from traditional Czech culture, which was quite different from festivals in big cities. Czech people value their history, so there will always be parties to celebrate a place's existence or an important person in history. There are no high buildings in these villages, but people still like to go there to spend their weekends because of the peaceful environment. I guess that is what life really means.
1.What can we learn from the text about By i ky
A.The most convenient transport here is the underground.
B.The outdoor stage was set up in front of the city hall.
C.The author's host family lives in the village.
D.It has a long history and is usually peaceful.
2.After they arrived in By i ky, the author _____.
A.came across a famous choir giving a performance
B.heard music played by a group of guitarists
C.danced with local kids in traditional costumes
D.rode horses on the grass nearby3.What3.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.The author dislikes festivals in big cities.
B.Czech people don't like to live in high buildings.
C.Czech people take pride in their culture and history.
D.Czech people always enjoy their lives to the fullest.
4.What is the author's main purpose in writing the article
A.To describe a typical village celebration in the Czech Republic.
B.To give tips on how to tour around By i ky.
C.To inform us of different traditional Czech festivals.
D.To explain the long history of By i ky and its people.
6． There is a day every year that most people look forward to because of a cake, balloons, presents and sometimes a party. Yes, this is your birthday. A "birthday" is described as the name given to the date of the annual event of a person's birth. It is a global tradition for people to celebrate this specific day.
In the beginning, people did not have birthday celebrations, because people did not keep very good birth records. They weren't even sure what year they were born in. And when people started to celebrate the birthday, there was no tradition of bringing gifts, and guests attending the birthday celebrations would bring good wishes for the birthday person. However, if a guest did bring gifts it was considered to be a good sign for the person of honour. Later, flowers became quite popular as birthday gifts.
Nowadays, different cultures have their own birthday celebrations. In Chinese culture, elders and family members gather around the one-year-old child and bring objects such as books, dolls and coins. It is believed that the child's future career will depend on the object that he or she picks. The Chinese consider a child a year old at birth. In Japan, people's 3rd, 5th, and 7th birthdays are the most important, because they will get to participate in the annual Seven-Five-Three Festival. Participants usually visit shrines (神殿) to show thanks for their health and strength.
Some in Britain still practice an ancient way of celebrating birthdays by placing thimbles (顶针) and coins in the cake. The person who gets the coin will be wealthy and the one who gets the thimble will never marry. Ireland has a funny way of celebrating birthdays. It is believed that it is for good luck that a child is lifted upside down and gets "bumped (撞)" on the floor! These bumps will depend on how old the child is. An extra bump is also added for good luck.
1.What's the main purpose of the first paragraph
A.To introduce the topic of the text. B.To pick a way of celebrating birthdays.
C.To show readers how to develop the text. D.To explain the importance of birthdays.
2.Why didn't people celebrate their birthdays in the beginning
A.They had no money. B.They didn't have time.
C.They didn't remember their birthdays. D.They thought it unnecessary.
3.What does the act of bumping mean in Ireland
A.Great wealth. B.Long life. C.Happy marriage. D.Good luck.
二、七选五
7．Children's Games in Ancient China
Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain(娱乐) themselves. ①_____ Let's take a look.
Flying kites
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. ②_____ For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.
Playing hide-and-seek(捉迷藏)
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him. ③_____
④_____
The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play(皮影戏). Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.
Setting off firecrackers(鞭炮)
Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast (野兽) named Nian in ancient China. ⑤_____ After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness(吉利).
A. And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast(爆炸)
B. Watching shadow plays
C. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.
D. Each of them has special features.
E. Different materials are used to make the kite.
F. Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.
G. More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.
8．How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean at times, loving your parents is a normal and important part of life. You love them for the fact that they create you, raise you, and shape you into who you are. ①_________
Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle "Good morning" or "I love you" will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world.
②_________ You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself when you're on your own. It's OK to get annoyed but angry actions don't help you or your parents. Cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. After this, share your feelings with your parents.
Obey their requests and try to understand them. It may feel bad when you don't get what you want or you are misunderstood. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head to protect you and understand that parents are human beings and may make mistakes. ③_________ Since you can forgive (原谅) your friends, why not forgive your parents
Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or going somewhere with them. ④_________ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. There can be reasons for this, family violence for example. Seek help if you are being abused(虐待) in any way. ⑤_________
A. Forgiveness is the key.
B. Parents do not have a right to hurt you.
C. Here are some ways to love your parents.
D. Parents will express their love to you, too.
E. Respect them more and cherish the moments with them.
F. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.
G. Please remember parents are as important as friends.
三、语法填空
9．That couple hold a small _____(celebrate) on their wedding anniversary every year.
10．_____(surprising), such a young boy has finished this traditional food independently.
四、书面表达
11．一个英文网站面向中学生征稿,请你写一篇英文稿件,介绍“中秋节”及这个节日里的主要活动。 写作要点如下:
1. 它是中国的传统节日之一;
2. 家人团聚;
3. 赏月、吃月饼;
4. 旅游、访友等其他活动。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
1．答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“We couldn't let them loose in the house because of our cats”可知,作者不能把那些鹦鹉放出来,因为家里养着猫,猫会吃掉它们。
2．答案：B
解析：推理判断题。结合第二段第三句“I went over to their cage to replace their water, but as soon as I opened the door one of them flew out and headed for the window.”可知,作者在给它们换水的时候打开了笼子,一不小心有一只鹦鹉飞了出来,并且直奔窗户飞去。
3．答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“I knew that no matter how comfortable their cage was, they still wanted to fly.”可知,作者对这些鹦鹉感到抱歉,因为它们被关在笼子里,不能像其他的鸟那样自由翱翔。
4．答案：D
解析：段落大意题。结合第三段内容可知,作者认为我们往往把自己关在生活的笼子里面,封闭内心,看不到心中的爱,不敢打开自己的心扉。
5．答案：1-4.DBBA
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段及最后一段中的"people still like to go there to spend their weekends because of the peaceful environment"可知, By i ky村有300年的历史, 且那儿的环境很宁静, 故选D。根据第二段的"Unlike transportation you'd find in Prague such as the underground or tram, the most common way to get around in the countryside is by bike, as it's a lot more convenient."可知, 不选A。根据第三段最后一句中的"an outdoor stage stood on a large atea of meadows"可知, 户外舞台在一块大草地上, 而不是在市大厅前, 故不选B。根据第二段的"...I left home on a bike ride with my host family. After an 8-kilometer journey, we finally arrived at the village."可知, 作者和寄宿家庭一起从家中出发, 骑车骑了8公里终于到达这个村子。因而作者的寄宿家庭不住在该村, 故不选C。
2.细节理解题。第二段最后说他们骑车8公里后终于到达该村。根据第三段可知, 作者到达村子之后听到了吉他音乐, 故选B。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段的"Czech people value their history, so there will always be parties to celebrate a place's existence or an important person in history."可知, 捷克人很重视他们的历史, 他们总会举行聚会庆祝一个地方的存在或者历史上的一个重要人物。由此推断, 捷克人对他们的文化和历史引以为傲。故选C。
4.目的意图题。综合全文可知, 文章主要介绍捷克共和国的一个村庄是如何庆祝传统节日的, 故选A。
6．答案：1-3.ACD
解析：1.考查推理判断。根据文章第一段的内容,再结合下文对生日庆祝的历史和一些国家庆祝生日的习俗的介绍可推知,第一段的写作目的是引出生日庆祝这个话题。故选A。
2.考查细节理解。根据文章第二段中的"In the beginning, people did not have birthday celebrations, because people did not keep very good birth records. They weren't even sure what year they were born in"可知,一开始,人们没有生日庆祝活动,因为人们不记得自己的生日。故选C。
3.考查细节理解。根据文章最后一段中的"It is believed that it is for good luck that a child is lifted upside down and gets 'bumped(撞)' on the floor"可知,在爱尔兰,人们认为孩子被倒举起来"撞击"地板会带来好运。故选D。
7．答案：CDGBA
解析：这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种古代中国的儿童游戏。
①根据上文"Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phones, iPads or computers to entertain(娱乐)themselves."(不像现在的孩子,古代的孩子没有智能手机、平板或电脑来自娱自乐)和下文"Let's take a look."可知该空承上启下,C选项“相反,他们想出了有趣的游戏在他们的童年玩”切题,故选C。
②根据上文"Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite."(现在,最著名的三种风筝是北京风筝、天津风筝和潍坊风等)和下文"For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style."(例如,燕子形状的风筝是著名的北京风格)可知,该空承上启下,D选项“它们都有各自的特点”切题,故选D。
③根据上文"There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him."(有两种玩法。一种玩法是当其他孩子跑来跑去逗他的时候,遮住这个孩子的眼睛)可知,该空承接上文,G选项“更常见的是,参与者躲起来,然后一个孩子必须设法找到他们”切题,故选G。
④这一段的大意是,在古代,与看电影或电视最接近的娱乐方式就是看皮影戏。民间艺人在幕后操纵木偶,讲述故事,并配以音乐。所以这一段的标题是“看皮影戏”,故选B。
⑤根据上文"It is said that there was a beast(野兽) named Nian in ancient China."(据说在中国古代有一只叫年的野兽)和下文"After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker."(火药被发明后,逐渐取代了竹节爆竹)可知,该空承上启下,A选项“为了吓跑这头野兽,人们烧了竹节使它爆炸”切题,故选A。
8．答案：CEAFB
解析：本文是一篇说明文,介绍了爱父母的方法。
①上文提到爱父母是一生中很平常的,也是重要的一部分,你爱他们是因为他们生了你,养育了你,影响了你,且下文讲的是一些爱父母的方法。故选C项。
②本段主要讲了如何度过和父母在一起的时光,要向父母学习,当与父母出现矛盾时要冷静对待,故E项符合语境,而且空后一句中的these moments也与E项的内容相照应。cherish"珍惜"。
③根据上文提到的"understand that parents are human beings and may make mistakes"与下文提到的"Since you can forgive(原谅) your friends, why not forgive your parents"可知,此处指要理解父母,并原谅父母犯的错误,故选A项。
④根据上文提到的"Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or going somewhere with them"可知,要尽可能多地与父母在一起,故选F项。
⑤本段提到有些人不爱父母是因为家庭暴力,文中建议在受虐待时要寻求帮助,故应选B"父母没有权利伤害你"。
9．答案：celebration
解析：句意为:那对夫妻每年都在结婚纪念日的时候举办一个小型的庆祝活动。此处应填名词作hold的宾语,celebration意为“庆祝活动”;由a可知,应用名词单数形式。
10．答案：Surprisingly
解析：句意为:出人意料的是,这么小的男孩独立完成了这道传统菜。设空处作状语,应用副词;surprisingly 表示“出人意料地”。
11．答案：
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It's one of the traditional Chinese festivals about family-gathering. No matter how far away from home, Chinese people would get back home for a family reunion on this day.
One special food eaten during the festival is moon cakes. They are also given as presents to loved ones, representing people's wishes to reunion. People often enjoy the full silver moon, drinking wine to celebrate their lives or toasting to their loved ones far away. Apart from these traditional celebrations, different regions have their own customs, such as traveling and visiting relatives or friends.
解析：Unit 3 Celebrations Topic Talk & Lesson 1 Spring Festival—高一英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册随堂小练
一、阅读理解
1． Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
London
Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London's Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to welcome the new year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dances and operas nearby.
San Francisco
San Francisco's Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the USA. The city was the main entry point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between Grant Avenue and Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bangkok
With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital's Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty food, clothes and toys. Sunday Market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.
Port Louis
Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation's rich multicultural diversity. Built in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the dragon dances on the Rue Royale where Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional dragon dances through the streets.
Melbourne
The Chinatown in Melbourne, Australia was formed with the Victorian "gold rush" in the mid-19th century. According to Reuters, Melbourne Chinatown is not only the oldest Chinatown in Australia, but also the longest in all cities in the Western world. Many architectural relics of that time are still preserved, making this street a corridor of traditional Chinese architecture.
1.Which of the following has the longest history
A.London's Chinatown. B.San Francisco's Chinatown.
C.Mauritius's Chinatown. D.Bangkok's Chinatown.
2.What's special about Bangkok's Chinatown
A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese.
C.It is well-known for its gold business. D.You can enjoy fireworks there.
3.If you want to enjoy the dragon dances, you can go to _________.
A.the Rue Royale in Port Louis B.Sunday Market in Bangkok
C.Grant Avenue in San Francisco D.the Chinese community in London4.If4.If you want to see the Chinese traditional architecture, you can go to the Chinatown in ________.
A.London B.Bangkok C.Port Louis D.Melbourne
2． The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole.
The origin of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River and the Ganges River. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was up on the Mesopotamian Plain(美索不达米亚平原)—the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't have much difference from the European culture.
At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences. Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic(象形文字的) language while the western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like differences between different races count as well. But what's more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference from the other.
The differences are everywhere. They are obvious and make people's ways of thinking and their views of the world different. But different cultures make the world of the 21st century more colorful. The cultural differences should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilization of human beings. It ought to be the driving force of our going farther.
1.What is the text mainly about
A.The origins of cultures. B.Cultural differences.
C.Language systems. D.The colorful world.
2.Why is the American culture similar to the European culture
A.Both of the two cultures have a very long history.
B.They have the same mother rivers as the Chinese culture.
C.The early settlers from Europe brought their culture to America.
D.Both Europeans and Americans live along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "interference" in Paragraph 4
A.Difference. B.Influence. C.Confidence. D.Environment.
4.Where is the passage most likely from
A.A diary. B.A magazine. C.A novel. D.A guidebook.
3． The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
Seattle
December 1—December 23, 2018
The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship-to-shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship, some of the finest Northwest choirs sing holiday greetings. These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.
The Holiday Island Lights Festival
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
December 1—December 31, 2018
An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contests, a tree lighting ceremony on December 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 11, a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children, and shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On December 18— 19 the Roche Harbor's Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing, story telling, theater and dining.
The Christmas Lighting Festival
Leavenworth
December 4—December 19, 2018
This old-fashioned lighted farm implement(器 具) parade, which expresses its admiration for the Yakima Valley's agricultural heritage, including up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you're sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional turn-of-the-century attire(服装) as they wander throughout the downtown area.
Holiday with Lights
Federal Way
December 10, 2018—January 1, 2019
With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! There will be holiday light displays, festive music and strolling carolers, visiting Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.
1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest
A.The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. B.The Holiday Island Lights Festival.
C.The Christmas Lighting Festival. D.Holiday with Lights.
2.The purpose of writing the passage is to ______.
A.introduce different festivals
B.attract visitors
C.compare the advantages and disadvantages of different festivals
D.offer advice on how to enjoy the holidays
3.If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.
A.Seattle B.Leaven worth C.Friday Harbor D.Federal Way
4.How will people feel when they are spending Holiday with Lights
A.Astonished. B.Tired. C.Fresh. D.Happy.
二、七选五
4． Thanksgiving Day has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the hard work of native Americans. It is made up of stories of those who believe that gratitude for blessings is what people must own. ①________. Have you wanted to make special gifts
Custom of Praying
For centuries, Thanksgiving Day is associated with prayers in churches and in homes. ②________. It is a time when mankind thanks God for his blessing and mercy. It is also a day to show gratitude to their friends and relatives for all the good deeds.
③________
Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year. Distances don't really matter as relatives can drive to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time for the family to enjoy their favorite turkey.
Custom of Decoration
④________. People beautify their homes, give the interior a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with the best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.
Custom of Sending Messages
Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at the workplace, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. ⑤________.
A. People present gifts to friends
B. Custom of Family Dinner
C. People like to get together and have turkey
D. People offer various meal time to prayers during the day
E. Like Christmas, millions of cards are sent every year
F. Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers
G. It is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards
5． The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ①________.
Climbing mountains
People like to climb mountains during this festival. One reason is that the ninth lunar month, with clear autumn sky and clean air, is a good time for sightseeing. ②________. It is really refreshing to climb mountains and enjoy the beauty of nature at this time in autumn.
Climbing mountains also refers to "climbing to a higher position". Another reason why climbing mountains is valued by people, especially by the elderly, is that it has a meaning of "climbing to longevity (长寿)". Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. ③________.
Drinking the chrysanthemum flower (菊花) wine
The chrysanthemum flower wine is unique in brewing. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and put the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ④________. The wine is said to have good effects on sharpness of the eyes, the drop in high blood pressure, loss of weight and removal of stomach trouble, thus contributing to longevity.
⑤________
The Double Ninth cake is also known as the "flower cake". It is said that the cake was originally prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Festival.
A. Making the "flower cake"
B. Eating Double Ninth cakes
C. A lot of poems were devoted to this custom
D. Therefore, people love to go on an outing in this month
E. It would not be drunk until the same day of the next year
F. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival
G. However, few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival
三、语法填空
6．The _____(tradition) Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.
7．Four years later, she graduated from a key university and _____(give) a job.
参考答案
1．答案：1-4.BCAD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的"San Francisco's Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the USA. The city was the main entry point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century."可知旧金山的唐人街开始于19世纪早期。根据第二段中的"having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London's Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework"可知,伦敦的唐人街始于20世纪50年代。第四段Bangkok中的"With an about 100-year-old history"说明曼谷的唐人街有百年历史,即始于20世纪初期。第五段Port Louis中的"Built in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China"说明路易港的唐人街始于20世纪初期。因此,旧金山的唐人街历史最悠久,故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的"The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road."可知,该地区还以黄金交易商而闻名。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的"During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the dragon dances on the Rue Royale where Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional dragon dances through the streets."可知,在中国春节期间,最令人兴奋的景象是皇家街的舞龙,中国的音乐家和舞者表演传统的舞龙穿过街道。由此可知,如果你想欣赏舞龙,你可以去Port Louis的the Rue Royale,故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的"Many architectural relics of that time are still preserved, making this street a corridor of traditional Chinese architecture."可知,许多当时的建筑遗迹仍然保存着,这使这条街成为中国传统建筑的走廊。由此可知,如果你想看中国传统建筑,你可以去墨尔本的唐人街,故选D。
2．答案：1-4.BCBB
解析：1.主旨大意题。由第一段"The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole."可知,东西方文化不同,这是因为两种文化体系在整体上是独立的。所以文章是关于文化差异的。故选B项。
2.细节理解题。由第三段最后两句"When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't have much difference from the European culture."可知,英国人在北美洲定居时,英国的文化随之跨越大西洋来到这里。因此美国文化与欧洲文化没有太大差异。故选C项。
3.词义猜测题。由画线词前句中的"due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries"可知,由于距离远和东西方之间的陡峭区域,两种文化在最近几个世纪以前很少交流。因此,交流少就不会对彼此产生干涉,两种文化以各自的方式发展。所以interference在语境中作“干涉,影响”讲,故选B项。
4.推理判断题。通读全文可知,这篇文章是关于文化差异的,这样的文章最可能在杂志上出现,故选B项。
3．答案：1-4.BBCD
解析：1.细节理解题。由文章可知The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival持续的时间是23天(December 1—December 23, 2018);The Holiday Island Lights Festival持续的时间是31天(December 1—December 31, 2018); The Christmas Lighting Festival持续的时间是16天(December 4—December 19, 2018);Holiday with Lights持续的时间是23天(December 10, 2018—January 1, 2019),所以持续时间最长的节日是The Holiday Island Lights Festival,故选B。
2.推理判断题。这篇文章介绍了一些节日的活动安排,目的是吸引游客,故选B。
3.细节理解题。由The Holiday Island Lights Festival中的"On December 11, a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children"可知选C。
4.推理判断题。由Holiday with Lights中的"With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season!"可推断出人们在度过Holiday with Lights时,心中会充满欢乐,故选D。
4．答案：ADBFG
解析： 本文主要介绍了感恩节的一些风俗习惯。
①根据下句“你想做特别的礼物吗 ”可知设空处的意思应该是“(在感恩节)人们赠送礼物给朋友。”故选A。
②根据上句“几个世纪以来,感恩节与在教堂和家里的祈祷有关”和下句“这是人类感谢上帝带来祝福和仁慈的时候”可知D选项“人们在那天给祈祷者提供各种进餐时间”符合语境。故选D。
③此空是小标题。根据下文“每个人每年都遵循家庭聚餐和团圆的习俗。距离并不重要,因为亲戚可以开车去跟他们的家人团聚”可知,此处指的是家宴习俗。故选B。
④本段标题是“装饰习俗”,本空是段落首句。根据下文“人们美化住所,给内部一个全新的外观和感觉。他们点灯照亮环境。桌子也摆有最好的瓷器和古老的银餐具以示庆祝”可知,感恩节是人们装饰房屋并用花环、鲜花和干花点缀房间的时间。故选F。
⑤根据上句“感恩节是人们向亲戚、工作场所的同事、上下级、亲密的人传递爱的信息和温馨的祝福的日子”可知,这一天他们通过赠送感恩节贺卡来表达自己的情感。故选G。
5．答案：FDCEB
解析：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了重阳节的一些习俗。
①根据前一句"The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double ninth Festival"可知,本文是关于重阳节的介绍,下文介绍了重阳节的一些习俗,故F项符合文意。
②根据上文中的"the ninth lunar month, with clear autumn sky and clean air, is a good time for sightseeing"可知,农历九月,秋高气爽,空气清新,是观光的好时节。解答本题要抓住关键词 sightseeing,下文也涉及了观光,故此处指"因此,人们喜欢在这个月份去远足",故选D。
③根据上文中的"Climbing mountains on the double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang dynasty"可知,在重阳节登山在唐代就已经流行了。C项提到流行的证据,符合语境。
④根据本段主题可知,选项应与wine有关,故E项"它(酒)要到来年的这一天才能喝"符合文意。
⑤根据下文中的"The Double Ninth cake is also known as the 'flower cake'"可知,这一部分主要介绍了吃重阳糕这一习俗,故选B。
6．答案： traditional
解析：句意为:中国传统农历将一年分为24个节气。设空处修饰名词短语Chinese lunar calendar,应用形容词,作定语。
7．答案： was given
解析：句意为:四年后,她从一所重点大学毕业,并找到了一份工作。根据句中的graduated可知,此处陈述过去发生的事,且give与she之间为被动关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态;主语为she,谓语应用第三人称单数形式。Unit 3 Celebrations Lesson 2 Special Occasions—高一英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册随堂小练
一、阅读理解
1． Hunter Leininger, from Georgia, USA has engaged in adventure racing since he was seven years old. Now, at age 19, he has set world records, traveled around the world, and 1 over 50 races! And he is now on a mission (使命) to encourage other young people to follow their own 2 .
Hunter became 3 in adventure racing through his dad, who is an adventure racer himself. While playing football, Hunter was looking to 4 something new. Hunter asked his dad if he could 5 him in an adventure race, and he went on to complete his first race in about 6 hours.
Hunter has learned perseverance (毅力) through adventure racing. There can be a lot of 6 in a race, but if you drop out, your whole team will have to 7 . This is unlike other team sports, where you can stop and be 8 by another player. In racing, and in his life, the sport has 9 Hunter to keep going when times get 10 .
As reported by the USARA, Hunter wants to tell young people that they can 11 unbelievable things at whatever age and that they don't have to 12 until they get older. 13 people put off their dreams at a young age, they tend to never come back to them, which 14 them never completing anything. The best time to do something is now, so go after your dreams before it's too 15 !
1.A.missed B.reported C.organized D.completed2.A.hobbies2.A.hobbies B.dreams C.paths D.habits
3.A.interested B.brave C.active D.confident
4.A.try B.discover C.create D.share
5.A.help B.meet C.bring D.join
6.A.fun B.movement C.pain D.progress
7.A.restart B.stop C.change D.struggle
8.A.replaced B.supported C.encouraged D.guided
9.A.required B.forced C.allowed D.taught
10.A.perfect B.tough C.special D.unusual
11.A.accept B.imagine C.choose D.achieve
12.A.wait B.train C.explore D.compete
13.A.Unless B.Although C.Once D.Because
14.A.avoids B.prevents C.results in D.results from
15.A.late B.cold C.clear D.near
2． In October, I told the eight-year-olds in the class I teach in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, about my plan. "Since all of you have done extra jobs around the house to earn some money," I said, "then well buy food for a Thanksgiving dinner for someone who might not have a nice dinner otherwise."
I watched them while they walked up and down the supermarket. "Flowers!" Kristine cried. The group rushed towards the holiday plants.
"You can't eat flowers,"—It was wiser to use any extra money to buy something that could be turned into meals.
"But Mrs Sherlock," came the begging voice, "we want flowers."
Defeated finally, I put a pot of "funny" purple mums in the cart full of foods. "She'll like this one." The children agreed.
An organization had given us the name and address of a needy grandmother who had lived alone for many years. We finally pulled up in front of a small house. A slightly-built woman with a weary face came to the door to welcome us.
My little group ran to get the foods. As each box was carried in, the old woman kept on saying "Thanks." — much to her visitors' pleasure. When Amy put the mums on the counter, the woman seemed surprised. She's wishing it was a bag of rice, I thought.
We returned to the car. As we fastened our seat belts, we could see the kitchen window. The woman inside waved goodbye, then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, past the goods, straight to the mums. She put her face in them. When she raised her head, there was a smile on her lips. She was transformed (转变) before our eyes.
The children were quiet. At that moment, they had seen for themselves the power they have to make another's life better. The children had sensed that sometimes a person needs a pot of funny purple flowers on a dark November day.
1.What does the story mainly tell us
A.Everyone has the power to change the world. B.Acts of kindness can change someone's life.
C.The poor people may need flowers as well. D.Children have different thoughts from adults.
2.What does the underlined word "mums" refer to in the passage
A.Mothers. B.Teachers. C.Flowers. D.Gifts.
3.Why did the author consider the mums "funny"
A.Because she thought they were too ugly.
B.Because she thought they were for children.
C.Because she thought they were too expensive.
D.Because she thought they couldn't help people in need.
4.What can we know from the passage
A.The old woman preferred food to flowers.
B.Flowers are more important than food to the poor.
C.The old woman's dark day was brightened by the children.
D.All the money the children earned was transformed to food.
3． My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our three children. We had a wonderful time. Besides, I experienced something that left a deep impression on me.
Our children were excited about the attraction where children could drive the cars. They were so delighted that I decided to stand beside the track to get pictures of everyone as they drove past on the track.
As I waited for them to drive by, I noticed a car with a father and his son who was about 7 years old. They rolled down the hill at the beginning, but suddenly the car stopped. The young driver looked nervous, "I can't do it." His father quietly said, "Yes, you can."
"No, I can't!"
"Yes, you can, son."
The little guy was almost in tears, "I can't!" With the deep patience, the father said, "Son, you can do this. I'm going to help you." A moment later, with the father helping his son, they two went smoothly (顺利地) on their way down the track.
The scene brought a tear to my eye and it reminded me of my dear father. Just like that little boy's father, my father used to say the same words to me. Every time things got hard or when I experienced setbacks along the way, he would say, "Michelle, you can do this. I'm going to help you."
Time and time again, the words greatly encouraged me on the journey. When I'm aware that I can't do things under my own power, the words—Yes, you can. —come beside me and give me wisdom and strength. As I benefited a lot from them, I often tell my children never to say "No, I can't." easily when they meet something difficult.
1.Why did the author stand beside the track
A.She didn't dare to drive alone.
B.She wasn't interested in driving cars.
C.She wanted to take photos for her family.
D.She wanted to rest for a few minutes.
2.How did the author react to the father's helping his son
A.She was greatly moved.
B.She was impressed by the boy's patience.
C.She decided to learn from the father.
D.She reminded the father not to be too strict.
3.What does the underlined word "setbacks" in the last but one paragraph mean
A. Disasters. B. Frustrations. C. Fights. D. Pains.
4.What can we infer from the passage
A.The author enjoys travelling very much.
B.The author is patient with her children.
C.The author was greatly encouraged by the boy's father.
D.The author was greatly influenced by the words—"Yes, you can."
二、语法填空
4．We share the belief that if you're _____(fortune) enough to have success, you should put something back to the society.
5．My hometown is very _____(suit) for growing wheat and peanuts.
6．_____ general, it is proper to dress smartly when attending a formal party.
7．We have given the newcomer a gift, extending our _____(greet) sincerely.
参考答案
1．答案：1-5.DBAAD; 6-10.CBADB; 11-15.DACCA
解析：1.由空前的"he has set world records, traveled around the world"可推知,他完成了50多场比赛。
2.根据尾段中的"The best time to do something is now, so go after your dreams"可知,Hunter Leininger现在的使命是激励其他年轻人追求自己的梦想。
3.由下文中的"Hunter asked his dad if he could 5 him in an adventure race, and he went on to complete his first race in about 6 hours"可推知,Hunter Leininger是通过他的父亲对探险速度赛感兴趣的。
4.根据信息"something new"和"he went on to complete his first race in about 6 hours"可推知,Hunter Leininger期待着尝试一些新事物。
5.由"in an adventure race"和"complete his first race"可知,Hunter Leininger问他的爸爸是否可以和他一起参加探险速度赛。
6.根据下文中的"but if you drop out"并结合语境可知,此处表示比赛中可能会有很多痛苦。
7.由空后的"This is unlike other team sports, where you can stop and be 8 by another player"可知,如果你退出比赛,你的整个团队将不得不停止。
8.根据"team sports"和"by another player"可知,在其他团体运动中,如果一个人停了下来,另一名运动员会代替他上场。
9.根据上文中的"Hunter has learned perseverance(毅力) through adventure racing"以及空后的"to keep going"可推知,此处表示这项运动教会了Hunter Leininger在困难时期坚持下去。
10.参见上题解析。tough"艰难的,艰苦的"。
11.由空后的"unbelievable things"可知,此处表示完成不可思议的事情。
12.Hunter Leininger想要告诉年轻人在任何年龄都可以完成不可思议的事情,不必等到自己年龄更大。
13.根据"they tend to never come back to them"可知,一旦人们在年轻时推迟梦想,他们往往就不会再回到这些梦想里。故选C。
14.由上文内容可知,这导致他们完不成任何事。
15.由"The best time to do something is now"可知,做事情最好的时机就是现在,因此要在不太晚之前去追逐自己的梦想。
2．答案：1-4.BCDC
解析：1.主旨大意题。作者号召孩子们给无法享用美味晚餐的人购买感恩节晚餐所需的食物,在孩子们的强烈要求下买了一盆紫色的菊花。老太太看到花后,把脸埋在花里,然后露出了微笑。孩子们的善举和鲜花改变了老太太的心情和生活。故选B项。
2.词义猜测题。根据孩子们说的"Flowers!" "we want flowers."和I put a pot of "funny" purple mums in the cart可知,作者应孩子们的强烈要求买了一盆紫色的花,且根据倒数第二段中的...straight to the mums. She put her face in them.可知,老太太把脸埋在花里,因此mums是花。故选C项。
3.推理判断题。根据第三段"You can't eat flowers."—It was wiser to use any extra money to buy something that could be turned into meals.和第七段最后一句可知,作者认为买花是不明智的,不如买食物材料,所以作者认为买的花"funny"是因为它不能真正帮助需要帮助的人。故选D项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后两段中的... straight to the mums. She put her face in them. When she raised her head, there was a smile on her lips. She was transformed before our eyes. 和The children had sensed that sometimes a person needs a pot of funny purple flowers on a dark November day.可知,老太太看到花后,把脸埋在花里,然后露出了微笑,孩子们也意识到在阴暗的11月中,有时人们需要一盆紫色的花,由此可知，是孩子们照亮了老妇人黑暗的日子。故选C项。
3．答案：1-4 CABD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段第二句They were so delighted that I decided to stand beside the track to get pictures of everyone as they drove past on the track.可知，作者站在车道旁边是为了给家人拍照。故选C项。
2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的第一 句The scene brought a tear to my eye and it reminded me of my dear father.可知，作者看到这个场景后感动得哭了，并想起了她的父亲。故选A项。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的things got hard和or可知，or前后要表达的意思相近，再根据后文父亲说的话可推测，画线词的意思为"挫折"。故选B项。
4.推理判断题。结合最后一段的前两句及全文内容可知，"Yes, you can."这句话对作者的影响很大。故选D项。
4．答案：fortunate
解析：句意为:我们都认为如果你有幸获得成功,你应该回报社会。此处应填形容词作if引导的条件状语从句的表语。根据语境,此处应表示“幸运的”。
5．答案： suitable
解析：句意为:我的家乡非常适合种植小麦和花生。设空处作is的表语,前有very修饰,应用形容词,表示“适合的”;be suitable for...意为“适合……”。
6．答案：In
解析：句意为:一般来说,参加正式聚会时衣着整洁是得体的。in general为固定短语,意为“通常,总的说来”。
7．答案：greetings
解析：句意为:我们给了这名新人一份礼物,并真诚地致以问候。设空处作extending的宾语,空前有形容词性物主代词our修饰,故此处应用名词;greeting常用复数形式表示“问候”。
