人教版九年级英语Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious提升练习
一、根据句意和汉语提示写出所缺单词
1. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for families to ________ (欣赏) the full moon.
2. Children often play "________ (不请吃就捣蛋)" on Halloween.
3. The ________ (灯笼) festival marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.
4. It's a tradition to eat ________ (月饼) during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
5. People in Thailand throw water at each other to celebrate the ________ (泼水) Festival.
二、从方框中选出合适的单词或短语,并用其恰当形式填空
dress up, remind...of, end up, lay out, admire
6. The story ________ me ________ my childhood memories.
7. She spent hours ________ the beautiful flowers in the garden.
8. If you don't study, you'll ________ failing the exam.
9. The mother ________ the birthday cake and candles on the table.
10. They ________ as ghosts to scare their friends.
三、单项选择
11. I think that mooncakes are delicious, ________ my brother doesn't like them.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
12. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated ________ eating zongzi and racing dragon boats.
A. with B. by C. for D. in
13. "________ beautiful the lanterns are!" she exclaimed.
A. What B. How C. What a D. How a
14. The thief was caught and ________ to the police station.
A. take B. took C. taken D. taking
15. I wonder ________ the Water Festival is really fun.
A. if B. what C. that D. where
16. It's important ________ people to share happiness during festivals.
A. for B. of C. with D. to
17. The festival ________ every year in October.
A. celebrates B. is celebrated C. celebrated D. was celebrated
18. They decided ________ a party to welcome the new year.
A. have B. to have C. having D. had
19. The boy asked his mother ________ he could go trick-or-treating.
A. whether B. that C. what D. which
20. "________ do you like about Christmas " "The gifts and decorations."
A. How B. What C. When D. Where
四、完形填空
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China. It is usually celebrated in September or October. Families get together to 1.________ the full moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes. The moon is round and bright on this night, 2.________ people believe it symbolizes reunion and happiness.
In some places, people also light lanterns and 3.________ dragon dances. Children love this festival because they can play with colorful lanterns and eat mooncakes filled with nuts, eggs, or sweet bean paste. However, not everyone 4.________ mooncakes. Some find them too sweet, but they still enjoy the festival's atmosphere.
The festival has a long history. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Today, it is a time for families to express their love and 5.________ for each other.
( )1. A. eat B. admire C. make D. buy
( )2. A. but B. or C. and D. so
( )3. A. watch B. perform C. study D. teach
( )4. A. hates B. dislikes C. likes D. buys
( )5. A. sadness B. happiness C. hope D. care
五、阅读理解
The Water Festival is the New Year's celebration in Thailand. It takes place from April 13 to 15 each year. People believe that throwing water can wash away bad luck and bring good fortune.
During the festival, people pour water on each other, dance in the streets, and enjoy traditional music. The water is often mixed with perfume and flower petals. In some cities, there are beauty pageants and parades.
The festival is also a time for families to visit temples and make offerings to monks. They believe this will bring peace and prosperity in the new year.
1. When is the Water Festival celebrated
A. In January. B. In April. C. In July. D. In October.
2. What do people believe about throwing water
A. It brings bad luck. B. It causes rain.
C. It washes away bad luck. D. It makes people sick.
3. What is mixed with water during the festival
A. Sand and stones. B. Perfume and flower petals.
C. Food and drinks. D. Paint and colors.
4. What activities are part of the Water Festival
A. Singing competitions. B. Parades and beauty pageants.
C. Football matches. D. Cooking contests.
5. What do people do at temples during the festival
A. Eat mooncakes. B. Make offerings to monks.
C. Watch movies. D. Play computer games.
六、综合运用
The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It usually 1.________ (fall) in January or February. Families clean their houses and 2.________ (decorate) them with red lanterns and couplets. On New Year's Eve, they have a big dinner together and 3.________ (watch) the Spring Festival Gala on TV.
Children are excited because they can 4.________ (receive) red envelopes filled with money. People also set off fireworks to scare away evil spirits. However, in some cities, fireworks are 5.________ (allow) only in certain areas.
During the festival, people visit relatives and friends, 6.________ (say) "Happy New Year" to each other. The festival 7.________ (last) for about two weeks, ending with the Lantern Festival.
In recent years, many people choose to travel during the Spring Festival. However, most still believe that family 8.________ (gather) are the most important part of the celebration.
答案与解析
一、1. admire 2. trick-or-treat 3. lantern 4. mooncakes 5. Water
二、6. reminds...of 7. admiring 8. end up 9. laid out 10. dressed up
三、11-15: B B B C A 16-20: A B B A B
四、1-5: B D B C D
五、1-5: B C B B B
六、1. falls 2. decorate 3. watch 4. receive 5. allowed 6. saying 7. lasts 8. gatherings