Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
单元话题七选五练习
基础语篇巩固练
（24-25高一上·山东·阶段练习）Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. 1
Create a Passport
International travel requires a passport, so start your foreign adventures by creating a passport. Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. 2 That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures.
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What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one.
Teach the Language
Learning a foreign language is fun for children. 4 Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms.
Celebrate Holidays
Decorate your home as you would find streets, businesses and other houses for their observed holidays. Celebrate national holidays just as people in that country do. For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need. 5 You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization.
A．Learn Cultural Customs
B．Be Polite in Different Countries
C．The pages should be blank on the inside.
D．Take them to a heritage and cultural centre when you are free.
E．Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures.
F．To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank.
G．When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language.
【答案】1．E 2．C 3．A 4．G 5．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎样在家帮助孩子了解世界文化。
1．前文“Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. (教你的孩子世界文化可以帮助他们欣赏人与人之间的差异和他们的传统。放下课本，不用带箱子就能环游世界)”引出教孩子世界文化的话题，提到不使用课本、不旅行就了解世界的方法，空处作为段末句，应该指出用什么了解世界，因此E项“Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures. (用你的想象力来教导你的孩子世界文化)”符合语境，承接前文。故选E。
2．前文“Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. (帮助你的孩子做一本小书作为他/她的护照)”建议为孩子制作护照，后文“That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures. (这样，当他/她“旅行”去了解世界文化时，你就可以在他/她的护照上画上或贴上该国国旗的图片)”提到某种做法的用处是在护照上做“旅行”的标记，空处应该是建议护照上面要留有空白页，因此C项“The pages should be blank on the inside. (这几页里面应该是空白的)”符合语境，承前启后。故选C。
3．后文“What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one. (我们在自己国家可能做的事情在其他国家不一定合适。了解两种文化的习俗对你们双方都很重要。在泰国，用脚指着别人是不礼貌的。在印度，你的左手被认为是不干净的，所以用右手传递食物或物品给别人)”表明要学习其他国家的文化习俗，并举例说明一些国家的风俗习惯，空处是段落标题，应指出学习文化习俗，并和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式，因此A项“Learn Cultural Customs (学习文化习俗)”符合语境，契合后文内容。故选A。
4．前文“Learning a foreign language is fun for children. (学习外语对孩子们来说很有趣)”提到学习外语的趣味性，后文“Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms. (学习孩子已经知道的基本单词。教书面和口头形式)”给出学习外语的具体建议，空处应该是总的指出可以教孩子外语，因此G项“When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language. (当你探索世界文化时，学习每个国家的官方语言)”符合语境，承前启后。故选G。
5．前文“For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need (例如，澳大利亚、加拿大、新西兰和英国都庆祝节礼日。这个节日的传统包括向有需要的组织和人捐款)”以节礼日为例，介绍其庆祝的习俗，后文“You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization. (你也可以放下一些钞票，或者向非营利组织捐赠一些东西)”举出另一个习俗，空处应该也是一个节礼日的习俗，因此F项“To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank. (为了庆祝，你们俩可以给当地的食物银行装一些罐头食品)”符合语境，和前后句是并列关系。故选F。
（24-25高一上·北京·阶段练习）Many cultures follow different calendars and celebrate the New Year at different times. The Lunar New Year is one example. 1 Here is a look at a few of them:
Getting rid of bad luck
Many cultures have traditions meant to scare off bad luck. This often involves using fire or loud noises—or both—often in the form of fireworks! 2 For example, just before the New Year, people in Denmark find the highest surface of their furniture and jump from it as the New Year starts.
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Many cultures have certain foods that are said to bring good luck. In the southern part of the United States, people often eat black-eyed peas and pork for good luck in the New Year. In other parts of the U. S., people eat sauerkraut (泡菜) with pork sausage on New Year’s Day. And in Japan, people eat soba noodles on New Year’s Eve, which represent longevity (长寿). 4
Clothing traditions
5 But some traditions take it a step farther than that. In Japan, for example, some people may dress up like the zodiac animal for the coming year. In many countries, some organizations will hold a variety of activities to encourage people to wear traditional clothes.
A．Food for good luck.
B．All kinds of cultures.
C．Before they drink, they will always express wishes to each other.
D．While they eat, they try not to break the long noodles.
E．Of course, some traditions meant to avoid bad luck do not involve fire at all.
F．To start the New Year off on the right foot, many people like to wear new clothes.
G．There are many traditions around the world for the New Year.
【答案】1．G 2．E 3．A 4．D 5．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同的国家庆祝新年的一些传统。
1．根据上文“Many cultures follow different calendars and celebrate the New Year at different times. The Lunar New Year is one example. (许多文化遵循不同的日历，在不同的时间庆祝新年。农历新年就是一个例子。)”和下文“Here is a look at a few of them (下面来看看其中的几个)”可知，世界上不同文化庆祝新年有不同传统，这里只是列举了几个。空处承接上文，并起到总领作用。G项中的“the New Year”和上文中的“The Lunar New Year”相呼应，“many traditions”和下文中的“them”相呼应，故G选项“世界各地有许多新年传统。”符合语境。故选G。
2．根据上文“This often involves using fire or loud noises — or both — often in the form of fireworks! (这通常涉及使用火或大声噪音——或两者兼而有之——通常以烟花的形式出现！)”和下文“For example, just before the New Year, people in Denmark find the highest surface of their furniture and jump from it as the New Year starts. (例如，就在新年之前，丹麦人会找到家具的最高表面，并在新年开始时从上面跳下来。)”可知，一些避免厄运的传统与火并没有关系。故E选项“当然，一些旨在避免厄运的传统根本不涉及火。”符合语境。故选E。
3．本空为本段小标题，根据下文“Many cultures have certain foods that are said to bring good luck. (许多文化都有一些据说能带来好运的食物。)”可知，本段主要讲述了用来祈求好运的食物。故A选项“祈求好运的食物。”概括了本段内容，作为小标题，符合题意。故选A。
4．根据上文“And in Japan, people eat soba noodles on New Year’s Eve, which represent longevity (长寿). (在日本，人们在除夕夜吃荞麦面，这代表着长寿。)”可知，本句应当是说明日本人在吃面时的习惯，故D选项“当他们吃的时候，他们尽量不弄断长面条。”符合语境。故选D。
5．根据本段的小标题Clothing traditions (服装传统)和下文“But some traditions take it a step farther than that. In Japan, for example, some people may dress up like the zodiac animal for the coming year. (但有些传统比这更进一步。例如，在日本，有些人可能会打扮得像来年的生肖动物。)”可知，本段主要是关于新年人们的穿着问题。故F选项“为了让新年有个好的开始，许多人喜欢穿新衣服。”符合语境。故选F。
（24-25高一上·浙江衢州·期中）A New Season
Marking autumn’s arrival is a chance to reconnect with the rhythms (节奏) of the Earth and focus on change and growth. Here are some ways to celebrate the season.
Pick what you plant. Perhaps you’d like to grow food in your vegetable garden or window box that’s ready to be picked at a later time! 1 But be sure to get advice on what’s safe to eat!
Prepare seasonal produce. Look for local ingredients (食材) and use these to create some tasty dishes. In the past, the autumn months were spent saving ingredients for the coming cooler months. 2
3 In many areas of the country, autumn proves to be a good time of year to take a walk and enjoy the changing colours of the trees. Some places like Mount Macedon in Victoria, Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains area, and the New South Wales Southern Highlands, are famous for their unique trees.
Clear up. During the cooler months, you’re likely to spend more time indoors. 4 Have a clear-out, tidy your bedroom, and ask your parents if you can give away any unwanted things to the poor.
Give thanks. Take a moment to appreciate all that the Earth provides. 5 Even a quick clean-up of litter or starting a small, environmentally friendly habit can make a difference. As well as expressing gratitude for the season, consider what else you feel glad to have in your life. Give thanks for your friendships, experiences, and other things you value. Celebrate what you’ve learned, completed, or gained over summer. What ideas would you like to develop further
A．Explore nature.
B．Climb mountains.
C．Is there anything you could do to give back
D．You might like to learn how to make seasonal food.
E．Are there any areas you’ve been spending too much time on
F．Creating a clean, orderly space can have a big effect on how you feel.
G．Also, keep an eye out at this time of year, as fruit can be picked from trees and eaten.
【答案】1．G 2．D 3．A 4．F 5．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了纪念秋天的到来是一个重新与地球的节奏联系起来，关注变化和成长的机会。这里有一些庆祝这个季节的方法。
1．根据上文“Perhaps you’d like to grow food in your vegetable garden or window box that’s ready to be picked at a later time! (也许你想在你的菜园里或窗台上的盒子里种植食物，以便以后采摘！)”提到在你的菜园里或窗台上种植食物，以便以后采摘。结合选项G项Also, keep an eye out at this time of year, as fruit can be picked from trees and eaten. (此外，注意一年中的这个时候，因为水果可以从树上摘下来吃。)可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接。故选G项。
2．根据该段标题“Prepare seasonal produce. (准备应季农产品。)”以及上文“In the past, the autumn months were spent saving ingredients for the coming cooler months. (在过去，秋天的几个月里，人们都在为即将到来的凉爽月份储存食材。)”提到人们都在为即将到来的凉爽月份储存食材。结合选项D项You might like to learn how to make seasonal food. (你可能想学习如何制作应季食物。)可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，同时呼应该段标题中的seasonal produce。故选D项。
3．由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“In many areas of the country, autumn proves to be a good time of year to take a walk and enjoy the changing colours of the trees. Some places like Mount Macedon in Victoria, Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains area, and the New South Wales Southern Highlands, are famous for their unique trees. (在这个国家的许多地区，秋天被证明是一年中散步和欣赏树木颜色变化的好时机。一些地方，如维多利亚的马其顿山、蓝山地区的威尔逊山和新南威尔士南部高地，以其独特的树木而闻名。)”可知，主要讲的是去户外感受秋天的美景。结合选项A项Explore nature. (探索自然。)可知，和该段主旨意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选A项。
4．根据该段标题“Clear up. (清理)”以及下文“Have a clear-out, tidy your bedroom, and ask your parents if you can give away any unwanted things to the poor. (清理一下，整理一下你的卧室，问问你的父母，你是否可以把你不想要的东西送给穷人。)”可知，该段主要讲的是清理收拾你的房子。结合选项F项Creating a clean, orderly space can have a big effect on how you feel. (创造一个干净有序的空间会对你的感觉产生很大的影响。)可知，和该段主旨意思一致，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
5．根据该段标题“Give thanks. (表达感谢)”以及上文“Take a moment to appreciate all that the Earth provides. (花点时间来感谢地球所提供的一切。)”可知，讲的是关于感谢的内容。结合选项C项Is there anything you could do to give back (你能做些什么来回报我吗？)可知，和上文内容紧密连接，同时呼应标题内容，起到上下文的承上启下作用，符合语境。故选C项。
（24-25高一上·黑龙江大庆·阶段练习）Respect, comfort, and joy are some of the feelings we feel when we are together with friends who often keep us company. 1 Whether you are finding ways to show a friend your loyalty (忠诚) or are simply curious about common symbols of friendship around the world, you might be interested in reading on.
The ordinary friendship bracelet (手链), which is believed to come from macrame crafts made by native people in Central America, is one of the most recognizable symbols of friendly relationships and admiration. It is often made by hand by two friends. 2
The Claddagh ring, dating back to the 17th century, is a common symbol of love and friendship, especially in Ireland. The ring has a unique shape. 3 In the Irish’s opinion, the ring is a complete representation (代表) of friendship and love shared between individuals.
4 Native to South Africa and Mozambique, the jade plant is often given as a gift to wish good luck in friends’ new businesses, or in a new year. A flowering jade plant is an especially powerful reflection of friendship because the jade plant won’t flower unless it is well tended.
Lapis lazuli is a kind of stone that is thought to have been mined in the mountains of modern-day Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. Its deep blue color and fine quality make it a fitting representation of loyalty and honesty. 5 Lapis lazuli stands for true friendship and values that friends hold dear in full measure.
A．True friendship benefits us in several ways.
B．As the saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed. ”
C．It is formed with two hands holding up a heart and a crown on the top.
D．These are also two must- have qualities of a strong, long-lasting friendship.
E．So it serves as a meaningful sign of the friendship between two individuals.
F．Besides wearable symbols, plants we grow can also be a reminder of friendship.
G．To celebrate friendship, cultures throughout the world have developed symbols to represent it.
【答案】1．G 2．E 3．C 4．F 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了世界各地关于友谊和忠诚的一些常见象征物，包括友谊手链、克拉达戒指、玉树、青金石等，并解释了它们所代表的意义和背后的文化故事。文章旨在通过展示这些象征物来传达友谊的珍贵和忠诚的重要性。
1．根据后文“Whether you are finding ways to show a friend your loyalty (忠诚) or are simply curious about common symbols of friendship around the world, you might be interested in reading on.( 无论你是在寻找向朋友表达忠诚的方法，还是对世界各地常见的友谊象征感到好奇，你都可能会感兴趣地继续阅读下去)”可知，此处强调的你会对世界各地常见的友谊象征感兴趣。G选项“To celebrate friendship, cultures throughout the world have developed symbols to represent it.( 为了庆祝友谊，世界各地的文化都发展了象征友谊的符号)”中的“友谊的象征符号”与后文形成呼应，如果你对友谊象征的感到好奇，你会继续感兴趣的阅读下。故选G。
2．根据前文“The ordinary friendship bracelet (手链) , which is believed to come from macrame crafts made by native people in Central America, is one of the most recognizable symbols of friendly relationships and admiration. It is often made by hand by two friends. (这种普通的友谊手链被认为来自中美洲土著人制作的流苏工艺品，是最容易辨认的友好关系和爱慕的象征之一。它通常是由两个朋友手工制作的)”可知，此处介绍的是普通的友谊手链。E选项“So it serves as a meaningful sign of the friendship between two individuals.( 因此，它是两个人之间友谊的有意义的标志)”对前文提到的友谊手链的描述和总结，指出它作为友谊象征的意义。故选E。
3．根据前文“The Claddagh ring, dating back to the 17th century, is a common symbol of love and friendship, especially in Ireland. The ring has a unique shape. (克拉达戒指可以追溯到17世纪，是爱情和友谊的常见象征，尤其是在爱尔兰。这枚戒指形状独特)”可知，此处强调的是克拉达戒指的形状，后文应该对该戒指的形状进行具体的解释和描述。C选项“It is formed with two hands holding up a heart and a crown on the top. (它的形状是两只手托着一颗心，顶部有一个皇冠)”详细地描述了克拉达戒指的独特形状，与前文论述戒指形状内容相呼应。故选C。
4．设空处为本段开头，故概括本段主要内容。根据后文“A flowering jade plant is an especially powerful reflection of friendship because the jade plant won't flower unless it is well tended.( 一株开花的玉石植物是友谊的一个特别有力的反映，因为玉石植物除非得到很好的照料，否则不会开花)”此处强调了一株开花的玉石植物作为友谊的代表和象征。F选项“Besides wearable symbols, plants we grow can also be a reminder of friendship.(除了可穿戴的象征，我们种植的植物也可以提醒我们友谊)”引出了下文将要讨论的与植物相关的友谊象征物——玉树，符合语境。故选F。
5．根据前文的“Its deep blue color and fine quality make it a fitting representation of loyalty and honesty.( 它深蓝色的颜色和优良的品质使它成为忠诚和诚实的合适代表)”可知，此处强调友谊的两种品质“忠诚”和“诚实”。D选项“These are also two must- have qualities of a strong, long- lasting friendship.(这也是一段牢固而持久的友谊所必须具备的两个品质)”对前文提到的忠诚和诚实的品质的总结，并与后文中的“Lapis lazuli stands for true friendship and values that friends hold dear in full measure.( Lapis lazuli代表着真正的友谊和朋友所珍视的价值)”所提到的“真正的友谊和朋友们珍视的价值”相呼应，符合语境。故选D。
（21-22高一下·陕西渭南·期末）The Fallas Festival in Spain
It is sometimes strange how world-famous festivals are started. This is especially true with the Fallas Festival. 1 .
Centuries ago, the city’s carpenters would empty their houses of all the old wood they had saved over the winter and burn it all in the local square. Over time, the carpenters began to use their old wood to carve different images. Sometimes they would create funny images of famous people. 2 , and everything would be burnt.
The Fallas Festival is now one of the most popular festivals in Spain. 3 . Today, 350 communities that make up Valencia work together to design and make two sculptures. These larger-than- life sculptures, often several meters high, are still made of wood, but also include cardboard. On the 15th of March, the sculptures are paraded around the city.
A competition is run where the best sculptures are chosen. These will not be burnt at the end of the festival. 4 , which is open throughout the year. During the festival, there are lots of different community activities. Every activity ends with fireworks being let off during both the day and night.
5 . On the final night, all the sculptures are collected and put on a bonfire(大火堆) in the main Valencia square. The fire is lit and all the year’s hard work comes to an end in towers of flames. Everyone watching says goodbye to winter and welcome to spring.
A．The Fallas Festival is an exception
B．Everyone would participate in carving
C．It takes place every March in Valencia of Spain
D．They are instead, saved and placed in the local museum
E．It also attracts people from the world to watch and take part
F．Everyone would come to take a look
G．The Fallas Festival always brings communities together
【答案】1．C 2．F 3．E 4．D 5．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西班牙的法雅节以及节日内容。
1．上文“It is sometimes strange how world-famous festivals are started. This is especially true with the Fallas Festival.(世界著名的节日是如何开始的，这有时候很奇怪，尤其是法雅节)”提到像法雅节这种世界著名的节日是如何开始的，有时候令人很奇怪，由此可知，空处应该承接上文，具体介绍法雅节，C项“It takes place every March in Valencia of Spain(它每年三月在西班牙瓦伦西亚举行)”符合，介绍了法雅节每年的举行时间和地点，it代指上文的“the Fallas Festival”，故选C。
2．上文“Sometimes they would create funny images of famous people.(有时他们会创造出名人的滑稽形象。)”提到木匠有时候会创造出名人滑稽的形象，空处应该承接上文，指出这吸引人们来观看，F项“Everyone would come to take a look(每个人都会来看看)”符合，故选F。
3．上文“The Fallas Festival is now one of the most popular festivals in Spain(法雅节现在是西班牙最受欢迎的节日之一)”指出法雅节很有名——是西班牙最受欢迎的节日，空处应该承接上文，继续描述法雅节很有名，也吸引了来自世界各地的人们来观看和参与，E项“It also attracts people from the world to watch and take part(它也吸引了来自世界各地的人们来观看和参与)”符合，故选E。
4．上文“A competition is run where the best sculptures are chosen. These will not be burnt at the end of the festival.(比赛是要选出最好的雕塑。这些雕塑不会在节日结束时被烧毁。)”指出会挑选最好的雕塑，而且这些雕塑在节日结束时不会被烧毁，由此可知，空处应该承接上文，指出如何对待这些雕塑，D项“They are instead, saved and placed in the local museum(相反，它们被保存下来，放在当地的博物馆里)”符合，故选D。
5．上文“On the final night, all the sculptures are collected and put on a bonfire(大火堆) in the main Valencia square. The fire is lit and all the year’s hard work comes to an end in towers of flames. Everyone watching says goodbye to winter and welcome to spring.(最后一晚，所有的雕塑都被收集起来放在巴伦西亚广场的篝火上。火被点燃了，一年的辛苦工作在火焰的塔中结束了。每个观看的人都向冬天说再见，欢迎春天的到来。)”指出法雅节最后一晚，人们聚集在一起，向冬天说再见，欢迎春天的到来，由此可知，空处总结本段，指出法雅节的意义——能将人们聚集在一起，G项“The Fallas Festival always brings communities together(法雅节总是把群体聚集在一起)”符合，故选G。
（21-22高二下·四川南充·期末）As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Therefore, when you intend to run your business in France, you may as well get to know French culture, make marketing plans, and do business by local laws.
1 The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.
Use first names only after being invited to. 2 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well. The French draw information about people based on their appearance. Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. 3 Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by businesswomen.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 4
Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. 5 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who makes an invitation always pays.
A．Always try to be tasteful and stylish.
B．Remember to be as polite as possible.
C．This is a time for relationship building.
D．Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
E．Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
F．Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
G．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France
【答案】1．G 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．E
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。入乡随俗，在法国做生意，就要了解法国的文化。文章介绍了与一些法国人做生意有关的文化和注意事项。
1．根据空后“The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners”(法国人为他们的语言感到自豪，因此任何不说法语的人可能会冒着被他的法国同事或生意伙伴不尊重的风险)可知，所以本段主要在说法语的重要性，也就是本段的标题所要说明的内容。故G选项“Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France”(语言应该是任何打算在法国做生意的人关注的重点)符合句意。故选G。
2．根据空后“The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.”(法国人在自我介绍时，有时会先用姓，后用名)其中的surname可知，本段与surname有关，分析选项只有D“Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname”(在姓之前使用Monsieur（先生）或Madame（女士）)与此相关，故选D。
3．根据空前“Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status.”(你的商务服装反映了你的成功和社会地位)可知，具体说明商业服装会反映出什么信息，下面介绍对商务着装的建议。故A选项“Always try to be tasteful and stylish.”(总是努力保持有品位和时尚)符合句意。故选A。
4．根据空前“normally take up to two hours. ”(法国人的午餐时间通常需要两个小时)所以小题4要总结说明午餐时间是建立人际关系的时间。故B选项“This is a time for relationship building.”(午餐时间是建立人际关系的时间)符合句意。故选C。
5．根据空后“This may suggest that you find the food tasteless”(这可能表明你觉得食物没有味道)所以空处句要承接下一句，来说明做了什么样的事情表明你觉得食物没有味道。故E选项“Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.”(谨慎向你的食物里加盐、胡椒粉或酱汁)符合句意。故选E。
（23-24高一下·云南昆明·期末）Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation
After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with watching TV, sleeping late or playing video games all day long. However, summer is the best time to have fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom. 1 .
Take a course to learn to cook. Nothing surprises and delights a family more than a teenager who can cook. You can contact community centers in your area to find out about cooking class offerings. 2 — look through your family cookbooks, choose a dish, gather the ingredients (原料) and follow the directions.
Play a new sport to keep healthy. 3 . Consider tennis, swimming or golf. Playing an individual sport also looks great on a college application. Local sports clubs are the best places to look for beginner classes.
Volunteer to make a difference. Choose volunteer opportunities based on the things that matter most to you. 4 , if you enjoy spending time with senior citizens. Try to keep a journal of your volunteer experiences. You can use your experiences as inspiration for writing tasks in high school.
5 . College life is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. You can also read college review websites to get a sense of things like how much colleges cost and what students think about their schools.
A．You can also learn it by yourself
B．Then find learning resources online
C．Research colleges to decide your major
D．You might volunteer at a local nursing home
E．Research colleges to find out which one suits you
F．To make your summer vacation meaningful, read on
G．Learning one over the summer is a great way to stay fit
【答案】1．F 2．A 3．G 4．D 5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了充分利用暑假的四种方法。
1．根据空前“However, summer is the best time to have fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom.(然而，夏天是享受乐趣和为下一学年或课堂之外的世界做好准备的最佳时机。)”可知接下来要讲该如何让自己享受乐趣和为下一学年或课堂之外的世界做好准备，介绍方法。F项“To make your summer vacation meaningful, read on.(为了让你的暑假有意义，请继续读下去。)”承接上文，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
2．空前“You can contact community centers in your area to find out about cooking class offerings.(你可以联系你所在地区的社区中心，了解有关烹饪课程的信息。)”，空处承接上文讲学烹饪，引出下文“look through your family cookbooks, choose a dish, gather the ingredients (原料) and follow the directions.(浏览你的家庭食谱，选择一道菜，收集食材，并按照说明做。)”讲可以自学烹饪， A项“You can also learn it by yourself.(你也可以自己学习它。)”结构与空前一致，而且A项中的“it”指代主旨句中的“to cook”， 承上启下，符合上下文语境。故选A项。
3．根据空前“Play a new sport to keep healthy.(玩一项新的运动来保持健康。)”可知本段主要讲的是开始一种新运动，空处承接上文，引出下文“Consider tennis, swimming or golf.(考虑网球、游泳或高尔夫。)”，G项“Learning one over the summer is a great way to stay fit.(在夏天学习一项运动是保持健康的好方法。)”承上启下，而且G项中的“one”指代空前的“a new sport”，“stay fit”对应空前的“keep healthy”，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
4．根据空前“Volunteer to make a difference. Choose volunteer opportunities based on the things that matter most to you.(自愿去改变世界。根据对你最重要的事情来选择做志愿者的机会。)”可知本段主要讲要找机会作志愿者，根据空后“if you enjoy spending time with senior citizens.(如果你喜欢和老年人呆在一起。)”可知空处应该要讲的是去养老院做志愿者，D项“You might volunteer at a local nursing home.(你可以在当地的养老院做志愿者。)”符合上下文语境。故选D项。
5．空处位于段首，是本段的主旨句。根据空后“College life is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. (大学生活是非常令人兴奋的，特别是如果你是一个高二或高三的学生。每个大学都有一个网站，所以从访问那些有你感兴趣的专业的大学网站开始。)”可知本段主要讲的是通过浏览大学的网站来选择你理想的大学。E项“Research colleges to find out which one suits you.(研究大学，找出哪一个适合你。)”概括全段，符合上下文语境。故选E项。
（21-22高一下·山东济南·期末）Father’s Day is a fairly new celebration in the British calendar compared with Mother’s Day, which has been a very popular and well celebrated festival in the UK for a very long time. 1 It was inspired by the actions of an American man named William Smart.
William had a happy family but his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. 2 No doubt it was unusual back in those days. His daughter, Sonora Dodd, realised when she was an adult what her father had done for his children. It was one day in the early 1900s, and she was listening to a lecture talking about the importance of Mother’s Day. 3
And so the tradition was born. It was set on the third Sunday every June, close to the anniversary (周年纪念) of Sonora’s father s death. Britain took the idea of Father’s Day from the American celebration and it has been celebrated officially since the 1970s. Father’s Day is never quite such the big commercial event that Mother’s Day is.
4 Well, most people would buy their fathers a card. The card would probably have a nice message in it saying what a great Dad their father is. 5 Popular gifts for Dads are probably ties, chocolates or socks. As a special treat, British people might give their Dad a bit of a rest — make him a cup of tea, or even wash his car to make him feel really appreciated.
A．Some people do buy presents as well.
B．What do British people do for Father’s Day
C．But the origins of the celebration are American.
D．“World’s Greatest Dad” will be written on them.
E．He raised six children alone without remarrying.
F．It has been popular and well celebrated for a long time.
G．Then she thought there should also be a Father’s Day celebration.
【答案】1．C 2．E 3．G 4．B 5．A
【导语】本文是记叙文，讲述了关于父亲节的起源的故事。
1．由下文“It was inspired by the actions of an American man named William Smart. (它的灵感来自一个名叫William Smart的美国人的行为。)”可知，父亲节起源于美国人William Smart的行为，与C选项“But the origins of the celebration are American. (但该节日的庆祝活动起源于美国)”一致。故选C项。
2．上文“William had a happy family but his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. (William有一个幸福的家庭，但他的妻子在生第六个孩子时去世了。)”可知William的妻子在生第六个孩子时去世了，他需要抚养六个孩子。与E选项“He raised six children alone without remarrying. (他没有再婚，独自抚养了六个孩子)”一致。故选E项。
3．由上文“His daughter, Sonora Dodd, realised when she was an adult what her father had done for his children. (他的女儿Sonora Dodd长大后意识到父亲为孩子们做了什么。)”和“It was one day in the early 1900s, and she was listening to a lecture talking about the importance of Mother’s Day. (那是20世纪初的一天，她正在听一场关于母亲节重要性的演讲。)”可知Sonora Dodd长大后意识到父亲为孩子们做了什么，她听母亲节的重要性的演讲时受到启发，与G项“Then she thought there should also be a Father’s Day celebration. (然后她想也应该庆祝父亲节)”一致。故选G项。
4．空处位于段首，总领全段。通读本段尤其是“Well, most people would buy their fathers a card. (大多数人都会给他们的父亲买一张卡片。)”和“As a special treat, British people might give their Dad a bit of a rest.(作为一种特殊待遇，英国人可能会让他们的父亲休息一下。)”可知本段是在讲述父亲节所做的事。与B项“What do British people do for Father’s Day (英国人在父亲节做什么)”一致。故选B项。
5．由下文“Popular gifts for Dads are probably ties, chocolates or socks. (给爸爸的流行礼物可能是领带、巧克力或袜子。)”可知，父亲节给爸爸的流行礼物可能是领带、巧克力或袜子，与A项“Some people do buy presents as well.(一些人也买礼物)”一致。故选A项。
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24高一下·重庆·期末）After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with sleeping late and watching TV or playing video games all day—at least for the first week or two of your summer vacation. But summer is also the best time to have loads of fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom. 1
Start by learning a new hobby. Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn, but didn’t think you could 2 For example, you can try a new art form like photography or knitting (编织).
And signing up to volunteer would make a difference to your summer vacation. 3 If you’re an animal lover, you might volunteer at a local animal rescue center. If you enjoy spending time with senior citizens, you might volunteer at a local nursing home. Contacting nonprofits in your district is a great way to get started volunteering over the summer. 4 You can use your experiences as inspiration for a college admissions paper or other writing task in high school.
5 The outlook of college is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. You can also read college review websites to get a sense of things like how much colleges cost and what students think about their schools.
A．Try to keep a journal of your volunteer experiences.
B．How can you make full use of your summer vacation
C．Then research colleges to find out which one suits you.
D．Consider asking your parents to take you on campus visits.
E．How can you gain work experience during summer vacation
F．Choose volunteer chances based on the things that matter most to you.
G．Summer might provide the free time you need to pick up something new.
【答案】1．B 2．G 3．F 4．A 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何度过一个有意义的暑假给了一些建议。
1．根据上文“After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with sleeping late and watching TV or playing video games all day—at least for the first week or two of your summer vacation. But summer is also the best time to have loads of fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom. (忙忙碌碌的一学年结束后，晚睡、整天看电视或玩电子游戏并没有什么错——至少在暑假的前一两周是这样。但夏天也是玩得开心，为下一学年或课堂之外的世界做准备的最佳时机。)”可知，暑假是自由的也是充分利用玩得愉快，并为新学年和课堂外的知识做好准备的好时机，结合下文给出的建议可知设空处为过渡句，B选项“你怎样才能充分利用你的暑假 ”承上启下，故选B。
2．根据上文“Start by learning a new hobby. Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn, but didn’t think you could (从学习一个新的爱好开始。有没有什么东西是你一直想学，但觉得学不到的 ) ”可知本段建议在暑假学习一个新的爱好，G选项“夏天可能会给你提供学习新事物所需的空闲时间。”是对上文的解释，并且G选项中的“something new”呼应上文的“a new hobby”，故选G。
3．根据上文“And signing up to volunteer would make a difference to your summer vacation. (报名参加志愿者会让你的暑假变得不同。)”可知本段建议在暑假参加志愿者，再根据下文“If you’re an animal lover, you might volunteer at a local animal rescue center. If you enjoy spending time with senior citizens, you might volunteer at a local nursing home. (如果你是一个动物爱好者，你可以在当地的动物救助中心做志愿者。如果你喜欢和老年人在一起，你可以在当地的养老院做志愿者。)”可知设空处应该是如何选择志愿者，F选项“根据对你最重要的事情来选择志愿者的机会。”符合题意，故选F。
4．根据下文“You can use your experiences as inspiration for a college admissions paper or other writing task in high school. (你可以把你的经历作为大学入学论文或其他高中写作任务的灵感。)”可知此处建议你把自己的志愿者经历记录下来，作为灵感，A选项“试着把你的志愿者经历记下来。”符合题意，故选A。
5．设空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“The outlook of college is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. You can also read college review websites to get a sense of things like how much colleges cost and what students think about their schools. (大学的前景是非常令人兴奋的，尤其是如果你是即将升入大三或大四的学生。每所大学都有自己的网站，所以从浏览你感兴趣的专业开始。你也可以浏览大学评论网站，了解大学的费用和学生对学校的看法。)”可知本段建议了解一下你想要去的大学，C选项“然后调查一下学校，找出适合你的。”符合题意，故选C。
（23-24高一下·广东广州·期末）My aunt, uncle, and cousin Marc invited me to visit them in Amsterdam to celebrate the weekend of Koningsdag, which is Dutch for “King’s Day”. Of course, we have royal celebrations back home in the UK, but I had never seen anything quite like this before!
1 It is celebrated by people of all ages, and many tourists travel from different countries to be part of the festivities. It is reported that almost a million people visited Amsterdam for King’s Day.
When we arrived in the city centre, every street was crowded with people dressed from head to toe in orange. 2 We passed street parties with people dancing, and stalls selling a variety of food. Round every corner we found ourselves in what looked like a street-market. Marc told me that it was one of the traditional events on King’s Day. People had brought any unwanted items that they owned and were trading and selling them on the street. 3
Tired out from all the dancing, we decided to go for a walk around city. We passed the Rijksmuseum, one of the most famous museums in Amsterdam, and I was surprised when Marc asked me if I wanted to go in. 4 However, when we got inside, I saw that it was packed with people dressed in orange. It was certainly more interesting than visiting museums back home.
We stayed out until around 10 pm and then made our way back home with the celebrations still going on. Marc told me that they continued all night. 5 l would have to say that King’s Day is one of the most unusual festivals that I have ever been to, and one that I will never forget.
A．Even Children were trading their old books and toys.
B．Everybody in the Netherlands is given a day off work or school.
C．He added that if I came next year, we could stay out a bit later.
D．We were really hungry and decided to go in for something to eat.
E．It seemed like a strange thing to do in the middle of a huge carnival.
F．King’s Day is a traditional celebration of the Dutch emperor’s birthday.
G．These colorfully dressed people were dancing, singing and having an amazing time.
【答案】1．F 2．G 3．A 4．E 5．C
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章介绍了阿姆斯特丹的国王节那天，作者的所见所闻。
1．根据下文“It is celebrated by people of all ages, and many tourists travel from different countries to be part of the festivities.(各个年龄段的人都会庆祝这个节日，许多来自不同国家的游客也会来参加这个节日。)”可知，句中的it意指“节日”，F项“King’s Day is a traditional celebration of the Dutch emperor’s birthday.(国王节是荷兰皇帝生日的传统庆祝活动。)”符合，下文的It指代F项中的King’s Day，上下文语意衔接连贯，故选F项。
2．根据上文“When we arrived in the city centre, every street was crowded with people dressed from head to toe in orange. (当我们到达市中心时，每条街道上都挤满了从头到脚穿着橙色衣服的人。)”可知，国王节时人们穿着橙色的服装，G项“These colorfully dressed people were dancing, singing and haying an amazing time. (这些穿着花哨的人在跳舞、唱歌，玩得很开心。)”，其中的These colorfully dressed people与上文people dressed from head to toe in orange呼应，上下文衔接连贯，故选G项。
3．上文“Round every corner we found ourselves in what looked like a street-market. Marc told me that it was one of the traditional events on King’s Day. People had brought any unwanted items that they owned and were trading and selling them on the street. (在每个街角，我们都进入了一个看起来像街市的地方。马克告诉我这是国王节的传统活动之一。人们把自己不需要的东西都带来，在街上交易和出售。)”可知，此处讲述的是国王节中的传统活动之一——交易出售自己不再需要的物件，A项“Even Children were trading their old books and toys. (甚至孩子们也在交换他们的旧书和玩具。)”，此处顺接上文，有递进关系，孩子们也在进行旧书和玩具的交易，上下文衔接连贯，故选A项。
4．根据上文“Tired out from all the dancing, we decided to go for a walk around city. We passed the Rijksmuseum, one of the most famous museums in Amsterdam, and I was surprised when Marc asked me if I wanted to go in (跳舞跳得很累，我们决定在城里散散步。我们经过阿姆斯特丹最著名的博物馆之一国家博物馆，当马克问我是否想进去时，我很惊讶。)”可知，当大家都在庆祝国王节的狂欢中，马克却问是否去国家博物馆看看时，作者很惊讶，E项“It seemed like a strange thing to do in the middle of a huge carnival. (在一个盛大的狂欢节中做这件事似乎很奇怪。)”，it指代上文的去国家博物馆参观这件事，E项是对上文中I was surprised的解释，故选E项。
5．根据上文“We stayed out until around 10 pm and then made our way back home with the celebrations still going on. Marc told me that they continued all night (我们在外面一直呆到晚上10点左右，然后回家的路上，庆祝活动还在继续。马克告诉我他们玩了通宵。)”可知，作者晚上10点左右就退出了国王节的活动，马克告知作者他们玩通宵了，C项“He added that if I came next year, we could stay out a bit later. (他补充说，如果我明年来，我们可以在外面待得晚一点。)”，根据上文的Marc told me，C项中的He added that，为顺接上文， He指代上文的Marc，stay out a bit later与上文的stayed out until around 10 pm相呼应，上下文衔接连贯，故选C项。Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
单元话题七选五练习
基础语篇巩固练
（24-25高一上·山东·阶段练习）Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. 1
Create a Passport
International travel requires a passport, so start your foreign adventures by creating a passport. Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. 2 That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures.
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What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one.
Teach the Language
Learning a foreign language is fun for children. 4 Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms.
Celebrate Holidays
Decorate your home as you would find streets, businesses and other houses for their observed holidays. Celebrate national holidays just as people in that country do. For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need. 5 You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization.
A．Learn Cultural Customs
B．Be Polite in Different Countries
C．The pages should be blank on the inside.
D．Take them to a heritage and cultural centre when you are free.
E．Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures.
F．To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank.
G．When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language.
（24-25高一上·北京·阶段练习）Many cultures follow different calendars and celebrate the New Year at different times. The Lunar New Year is one example. 1 Here is a look at a few of them:
Getting rid of bad luck
Many cultures have traditions meant to scare off bad luck. This often involves using fire or loud noises—or both—often in the form of fireworks! 2 For example, just before the New Year, people in Denmark find the highest surface of their furniture and jump from it as the New Year starts.
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Many cultures have certain foods that are said to bring good luck. In the southern part of the United States, people often eat black-eyed peas and pork for good luck in the New Year. In other parts of the U. S., people eat sauerkraut (泡菜) with pork sausage on New Year’s Day. And in Japan, people eat soba noodles on New Year’s Eve, which represent longevity (长寿). 4
Clothing traditions
5 But some traditions take it a step farther than that. In Japan, for example, some people may dress up like the zodiac animal for the coming year. In many countries, some organizations will hold a variety of activities to encourage people to wear traditional clothes.
A．Food for good luck.
B．All kinds of cultures.
C．Before they drink, they will always express wishes to each other.
D．While they eat, they try not to break the long noodles.
E．Of course, some traditions meant to avoid bad luck do not involve fire at all.
F．To start the New Year off on the right foot, many people like to wear new clothes.
G．There are many traditions around the world for the New Year.
（24-25高一上·浙江衢州·期中）A New Season
Marking autumn’s arrival is a chance to reconnect with the rhythms (节奏) of the Earth and focus on change and growth. Here are some ways to celebrate the season.
Pick what you plant. Perhaps you’d like to grow food in your vegetable garden or window box that’s ready to be picked at a later time! 1 But be sure to get advice on what’s safe to eat!
Prepare seasonal produce. Look for local ingredients (食材) and use these to create some tasty dishes. In the past, the autumn months were spent saving ingredients for the coming cooler months. 2
3 In many areas of the country, autumn proves to be a good time of year to take a walk and enjoy the changing colours of the trees. Some places like Mount Macedon in Victoria, Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains area, and the New South Wales Southern Highlands, are famous for their unique trees.
Clear up. During the cooler months, you’re likely to spend more time indoors. 4 Have a clear-out, tidy your bedroom, and ask your parents if you can give away any unwanted things to the poor.
Give thanks. Take a moment to appreciate all that the Earth provides. 5 Even a quick clean-up of litter or starting a small, environmentally friendly habit can make a difference. As well as expressing gratitude for the season, consider what else you feel glad to have in your life. Give thanks for your friendships, experiences, and other things you value. Celebrate what you’ve learned, completed, or gained over summer. What ideas would you like to develop further
A．Explore nature.
B．Climb mountains.
C．Is there anything you could do to give back
D．You might like to learn how to make seasonal food.
E．Are there any areas you’ve been spending too much time on
F．Creating a clean, orderly space can have a big effect on how you feel.
G．Also, keep an eye out at this time of year, as fruit can be picked from trees and eaten.
（24-25高一上·黑龙江大庆·阶段练习）Respect, comfort, and joy are some of the feelings we feel when we are together with friends who often keep us company. 1 Whether you are finding ways to show a friend your loyalty (忠诚) or are simply curious about common symbols of friendship around the world, you might be interested in reading on.
The ordinary friendship bracelet (手链), which is believed to come from macrame crafts made by native people in Central America, is one of the most recognizable symbols of friendly relationships and admiration. It is often made by hand by two friends. 2
The Claddagh ring, dating back to the 17th century, is a common symbol of love and friendship, especially in Ireland. The ring has a unique shape. 3 In the Irish’s opinion, the ring is a complete representation (代表) of friendship and love shared between individuals.
4 Native to South Africa and Mozambique, the jade plant is often given as a gift to wish good luck in friends’ new businesses, or in a new year. A flowering jade plant is an especially powerful reflection of friendship because the jade plant won’t flower unless it is well tended.
Lapis lazuli is a kind of stone that is thought to have been mined in the mountains of modern-day Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. Its deep blue color and fine quality make it a fitting representation of loyalty and honesty. 5 Lapis lazuli stands for true friendship and values that friends hold dear in full measure.
A．True friendship benefits us in several ways.
B．As the saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed. ”
C．It is formed with two hands holding up a heart and a crown on the top.
D．These are also two must- have qualities of a strong, long-lasting friendship.
E．So it serves as a meaningful sign of the friendship between two individuals.
F．Besides wearable symbols, plants we grow can also be a reminder of friendship.
G．To celebrate friendship, cultures throughout the world have developed symbols to represent it.
（21-22高一下·陕西渭南·期末）The Fallas Festival in Spain
It is sometimes strange how world-famous festivals are started. This is especially true with the Fallas Festival. 1 .
Centuries ago, the city’s carpenters would empty their houses of all the old wood they had saved over the winter and burn it all in the local square. Over time, the carpenters began to use their old wood to carve different images. Sometimes they would create funny images of famous people. 2 , and everything would be burnt.
The Fallas Festival is now one of the most popular festivals in Spain. 3 . Today, 350 communities that make up Valencia work together to design and make two sculptures. These larger-than- life sculptures, often several meters high, are still made of wood, but also include cardboard. On the 15th of March, the sculptures are paraded around the city.
A competition is run where the best sculptures are chosen. These will not be burnt at the end of the festival. 4 , which is open throughout the year. During the festival, there are lots of different community activities. Every activity ends with fireworks being let off during both the day and night.
5 . On the final night, all the sculptures are collected and put on a bonfire(大火堆) in the main Valencia square. The fire is lit and all the year’s hard work comes to an end in towers of flames. Everyone watching says goodbye to winter and welcome to spring.
A．The Fallas Festival is an exception
B．Everyone would participate in carving
C．It takes place every March in Valencia of Spain
D．They are instead, saved and placed in the local museum
E．It also attracts people from the world to watch and take part
F．Everyone would come to take a look
G．The Fallas Festival always brings communities together
（21-22高二下·四川南充·期末）As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Therefore, when you intend to run your business in France, you may as well get to know French culture, make marketing plans, and do business by local laws.
1 The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.
Use first names only after being invited to. 2 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well. The French draw information about people based on their appearance. Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. 3 Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by businesswomen.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 4
Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. 5 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who makes an invitation always pays.
A．Always try to be tasteful and stylish.
B．Remember to be as polite as possible.
C．This is a time for relationship building.
D．Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
E．Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
F．Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
G．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France
（23-24高一下·云南昆明·期末）Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation
After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with watching TV, sleeping late or playing video games all day long. However, summer is the best time to have fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom. 1 .
Take a course to learn to cook. Nothing surprises and delights a family more than a teenager who can cook. You can contact community centers in your area to find out about cooking class offerings. 2 — look through your family cookbooks, choose a dish, gather the ingredients (原料) and follow the directions.
Play a new sport to keep healthy. 3 . Consider tennis, swimming or golf. Playing an individual sport also looks great on a college application. Local sports clubs are the best places to look for beginner classes.
Volunteer to make a difference. Choose volunteer opportunities based on the things that matter most to you. 4 , if you enjoy spending time with senior citizens. Try to keep a journal of your volunteer experiences. You can use your experiences as inspiration for writing tasks in high school.
5 . College life is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. You can also read college review websites to get a sense of things like how much colleges cost and what students think about their schools.
A．You can also learn it by yourself
B．Then find learning resources online
C．Research colleges to decide your major
D．You might volunteer at a local nursing home
E．Research colleges to find out which one suits you
F．To make your summer vacation meaningful, read on
G．Learning one over the summer is a great way to stay fit
（21-22高一下·山东济南·期末）Father’s Day is a fairly new celebration in the British calendar compared with Mother’s Day, which has been a very popular and well celebrated festival in the UK for a very long time. 1 It was inspired by the actions of an American man named William Smart.
William had a happy family but his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. 2 No doubt it was unusual back in those days. His daughter, Sonora Dodd, realised when she was an adult what her father had done for his children. It was one day in the early 1900s, and she was listening to a lecture talking about the importance of Mother’s Day. 3
And so the tradition was born. It was set on the third Sunday every June, close to the anniversary (周年纪念) of Sonora’s father s death. Britain took the idea of Father’s Day from the American celebration and it has been celebrated officially since the 1970s. Father’s Day is never quite such the big commercial event that Mother’s Day is.
4 Well, most people would buy their fathers a card. The card would probably have a nice message in it saying what a great Dad their father is. 5 Popular gifts for Dads are probably ties, chocolates or socks. As a special treat, British people might give their Dad a bit of a rest — make him a cup of tea, or even wash his car to make him feel really appreciated.
A．Some people do buy presents as well.
B．What do British people do for Father’s Day
C．But the origins of the celebration are American.
D．“World’s Greatest Dad” will be written on them.
E．He raised six children alone without remarrying.
F．It has been popular and well celebrated for a long time.
G．Then she thought there should also be a Father’s Day celebration.
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24高一下·重庆·期末）After a busy school year, there’s nothing wrong with sleeping late and watching TV or playing video games all day—at least for the first week or two of your summer vacation. But summer is also the best time to have loads of fun and prepare yourself for the next school year or the world beyond the classroom. 1
Start by learning a new hobby. Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn, but didn’t think you could 2 For example, you can try a new art form like photography or knitting (编织).
And signing up to volunteer would make a difference to your summer vacation. 3 If you’re an animal lover, you might volunteer at a local animal rescue center. If you enjoy spending time with senior citizens, you might volunteer at a local nursing home. Contacting nonprofits in your district is a great way to get started volunteering over the summer. 4 You can use your experiences as inspiration for a college admissions paper or other writing task in high school.
5 The outlook of college is very exciting, especially if you’re a rising junior or senior. Every college has a website, so start by visiting college websites that have majors that interest you. You can also read college review websites to get a sense of things like how much colleges cost and what students think about their schools.
A．Try to keep a journal of your volunteer experiences.
B．How can you make full use of your summer vacation
C．Then research colleges to find out which one suits you.
D．Consider asking your parents to take you on campus visits.
E．How can you gain work experience during summer vacation
F．Choose volunteer chances based on the things that matter most to you.
G．Summer might provide the free time you need to pick up something new.
（23-24高一下·广东广州·期末）My aunt, uncle, and cousin Marc invited me to visit them in Amsterdam to celebrate the weekend of Koningsdag, which is Dutch for “King’s Day”. Of course, we have royal celebrations back home in the UK, but I had never seen anything quite like this before!
1 It is celebrated by people of all ages, and many tourists travel from different countries to be part of the festivities. It is reported that almost a million people visited Amsterdam for King’s Day.
When we arrived in the city centre, every street was crowded with people dressed from head to toe in orange. 2 We passed street parties with people dancing, and stalls selling a variety of food. Round every corner we found ourselves in what looked like a street-market. Marc told me that it was one of the traditional events on King’s Day. People had brought any unwanted items that they owned and were trading and selling them on the street. 3
Tired out from all the dancing, we decided to go for a walk around city. We passed the Rijksmuseum, one of the most famous museums in Amsterdam, and I was surprised when Marc asked me if I wanted to go in. 4 However, when we got inside, I saw that it was packed with people dressed in orange. It was certainly more interesting than visiting museums back home.
We stayed out until around 10 pm and then made our way back home with the celebrations still going on. Marc told me that they continued all night. 5 l would have to say that King’s Day is one of the most unusual festivals that I have ever been to, and one that I will never forget.
A．Even Children were trading their old books and toys.
B．Everybody in the Netherlands is given a day off work or school.
C．He added that if I came next year, we could stay out a bit later.
D．We were really hungry and decided to go in for something to eat.
E．It seemed like a strange thing to do in the middle of a huge carnival.
F．King’s Day is a traditional celebration of the Dutch emperor’s birthday.
G．These colorfully dressed people were dancing, singing and having an amazing time.
