Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
一、单句语法填空
1.The army began their march the front.
答案:to
2.I sent a card of congratulation the newly married couple.
答案:to
3.These young girls are experts on (make-up).
答案:make-up
4.It took me more than a year (learn) to draw a beautiful horse in five minutes.
答案:to learn
5.They think people should take part active sports,because they are not only for fun but for health.
答案:in
二、阅读理解
India has many festivals,with some celebrations that last for weeks.However,none of them come even close to Holi,India’s most colourful and fun festival.
As with most Indian festivals,this one also has many different folk stories.Most of them centre around the success of good over evil.The most popular one is about a king,who hates his son Prahlada for loving the creator of the universe—Lord Vishnu.When every attempt to stop him fails,his sister,Holika believed to be immune(免疫的) to fire,joins in the effort by inviting the young boy to sit with her inside a huge fire.Helped by the power of Lord Vishnu,Prahlada escapes safely,while the evil Holika is burned to death.To remember this event,huge outdoor fires are lit in the night before Holi in order to clean the air of evil spirits and to celebrate the death of the evil.
So what’s so great about this day While there are some fun parades and folk songs and dance performances,the most fun of all is walking to the streets and splashing(泼洒) people with water guns and dry colours and even covering them with entire buckets of coloured water.On this day,everybody is fair game,no matter how old or how young.
At about midday,the splashing comes to an end and people living close to oceans or rivers usually take a bath in the water to clean themselves before going home to a delicious home-made big dinner and a well-deserved short sleep,following this full day of fun and activities.
1.Why does the king dislike his son Prahlada
A.Because Prahlada doesn’t love him.
B.Because Prahlada is rude to Holika.
C.Because Prahlada loves Lord Vishnu.
D.Because Prahlada concentrates on his own success.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的“The most popular one is about a king,who hates his son Prahlada for loving the creator of the universe—Lord Vishnu.”可知,国王不喜欢他的儿子Prahlada是因为他的儿子Prahlada喜欢Lord Vishnu。
2.Prahlada gets out of danger .
A.with the help of Lord Vishnu
B.because of his good luck
C.by beating his aunt Holika
D.using his amazing talent
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的“Helped by the power of Lord Vishnu,Prahlada escapes safely,while the evil Holika is burned to death.”可知,由于Vishnu的帮助,Prahlada得以脱离危险。
3.The underlined phrase “fair game” in paragraph 3 refers to a person who .
A.fights against others fairly
B.enjoys splashing people
C.plays a trick on others
D.is the aim of splashing water
答案:D
解析:语义指代题。根据第三段的“...the most fun of all is walking to the streets and splashing people with water guns and dry colours and even covering them with entire buckets of coloured water.”以及“...no matter how old or how young.”可知,fair game是泼水的目标。
三、七选五阅读理解
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance,which is on the 15th of the first lunar month,marking the end of New Year celebrations.Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
◆The origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns dated back to the Stone Age.The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns,of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. 1 Various lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty,and during the Southern Song Dynasty,the custom of writing riddles on lanterns arose.During the Qing Dynasty,magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
◆Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies,an important part of the Lantern Festival,or Yuan Xiao Festival,is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour.We call these balls yuanxiao,or tangyuan. 2 The dumpling balls symbolise family unity,completeness and happiness.
◆ 3
When it comes to the Lantern Festival,“Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component.Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance.If visitors can answer the riddles,they will get a little gift.
◆Watching fireworks
At night,in addition to lighted lanterns,fireworks form a grand scene.Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. 4
◆Dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. 5 They are believed to bring good luck to people,therefore the longer the dragon in the dance,the more luck it will bring to the community.
A.Guessing lantern riddles
B.Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.
C.The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D.Obviously,they get the name from the festival.
E.All the Chinese people like watching dragon dance.
F.Later,decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G.Some local governments will even organise a fireworks display.
答案:1~5 FDAGBSection Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
课后·训练提升
一、单词拼写
1.At that (瞬间) my world changed and my self-doubt disappeared.
2.The elephant seized a nearby (树枝) and put it into its mouth.
3.It also gives us a (简洁的) introduction of England and London,and explains how the culture of England was influenced by its invaders.
4.I wish I had been at my sister’s (婚礼) last Tuesday,but I was on a business trip in Sanya then.
5.The moment Professor Wang appeared on the platform,the audience all stood up and (鼓掌) warmly.
6.She made some rules full of love and (尊重) to “manage” her students.
二、阅读理解
The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festival to regret and begin a new life,especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641.It originally copied the European form of the festival,later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures.In the late 19th century,the strings(弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro.These were pageant(游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing.Today they are known as blocks,consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos.Blocks are generally connected with particular neighbourhoods;they include both a music group and a lot of revelers(狂欢者).
Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival.Today,they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year.Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title.Before the show,they gather in a square,then parade in sections of the city,often near the beach.Carnival time in Rio is very interesting,but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio.Hotel rooms and other lodgings(住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates.There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
1.How long is the history of the people’s celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival
A.About 100 years.
B.Less than two centuries.
C.Over five centuries.
D.About 380 years.
2.We can infer from the 2nd paragraph that .
A.block parades become bigger and bigger
B.block parades can only be formed by big groups of revelers
C.the theme of blocks must be serious
D.blocks always parade only on the beach
3.What is the passage mainly about
A.The famous carnivals in the world.
B.How the carnival was introduced in Brazil.
C.The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.
D.The carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
三、七选五阅读理解
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA,falling on the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November.
1
Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their annual leave on Black Friday.Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation.Shopping for Christmas presents is popular on Black Friday.Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods,such as toys.
Public life
2 Many people take a day off on the day after Thanksgiving Day.Many organisations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes.Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. 3
Background
Black Friday,the day after Thanksgiving Day,is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. 4 One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black marking on the road surface,leading to the term “Black Friday”.
The other theory is that the term “Black Friday” comes from an old way of recording business accounts. 5 Many businesses,particularly small businesses,started making profits before Christmas.Many hoped to start showing a profit,marked in black ink,on the day after Thanksgiving Day.
More recently,Black Friday has been exported to nations outside of North America such as the United Kingdom by major online retailers.In 2011,IBM reported online Black Friday sales were up by 24.3%,according to a study that includes 500 retailers.
A.People’s activities
B.History of Black Friday
C.Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink.
D.A busy shopping day is a holiday in some states.
E.There can also be jams on roads to popular shopping destinations.
F.There are two popular theories as to why it is called Black Friday.
G.Black Friday is not a federal holiday but a public one in some states.Section Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures
一、单句语法填空
1.We heard them (argue) against the plan of the project.
2.The young man (wear) long hair is called Tom.
3.It is a fact that doing nothing is (do) ill.
4.There were some boys (shout) near the window,so I couldn’t fall asleep.
5.Everybody says he is a (promise) boy.
二、七选五阅读理解
Thanksgiving Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats and Dogs
Thanksgiving is a time to feast and spend time with family,which includes your cats,dogs,and other pets. 1
Can cats and dogs eat turkey According to the American Kennel Club,it depends.As it turns out,turkey isn’t actually“poisonous” for your companion,rather,its additional flavorings like butter,oil,stuffing,herbs,and spices are what may result in an upset stomach. 2
3 “No matter what form they’re in(dry,raw,cooked,powder,or within other foods),onions are some of the absolutely worst foods you could possibly give your pup(it’s poisonous for dogs,and it’s even worse for cats),”says Sadie Cornelius,Marketing Director for Canine Journal.Your safest bet Skip the onion altogether.
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving Dessert! 4 An ingredient in chocolate called theobromine,which is similar to caffeine,is extremely poisonous for cats and dogs.This may result in vomiting,diarrhea,and seizures(痉挛)—it can even be fatal.
Mushrooms Well,at least wild mushrooms.Store-bought mushrooms are OK to feed to your pet,but stay away from wild mushrooms.“Just as the wrong mushroom can be fatal to humans,the same applies to dogs and cats,”says Cornelius.“Don’t mess with them.” 5
Make sure you properly dispose of food wrappings like aluminum foil,plastic wrap,and wax paper.While licking up food left on these wrappings,pets can ingest some of the wrapper,leading to intestinal obstructions.
A.Stick to dog biscuits and kitty treats instead of this sugary food.
B.Unfortunately,you can’t share your chocolate bar with your pets.
C.But before you let them eat something off your plate,you may want to think twice.
D.Just take good care of your pets during the festival.
E.Of course,all meat should be well cooked and always boneless.
F.Instead,check out the food before feeding your pets.
G.Onions are a huge no-no when it comes to cats and dogs.
三、完形填空
When I heard my name pronounced by the teacher,I knew what lay ahead.She called me to the whiteboard to 1 a long division(除法) problem.Math was my 2 subject.When doing a long division problem,I always 3 put the numbers in the wrong places,or forgot to add in the zeros.
As I 4 the whiteboard,I looked at the blonde haired girl next to me,trying to copy what she was writing. 5 I tried my best,she went faster than I could understand.Impossible to understand.Why me Why couldn’t I wrap my mind around this strange concept that all the other kids understood Why,even when I 6 my hardest to deal with the division problems
Why Why
I 7 back salty tears and wrote some numbers randomly(随便地) on the board.The teacher read over our answers silently.
“Now,class,Susie did this problem absolutely correctly.”
“As for Tara,” the teacher said, 8 her eyes,“I don’t even know what she did.”
The class burst into 9 ,and I felt my face turned red as I tried to sink as low as possible into my seat,hoping to 10 them from seeing me at all.However,after class my teacher wrote me a note,saying,“No one will care how you feel,unless you 11 yourself to succeed.”
This 12 from middle school is the most impressive and the only one I can remember.The experience made me feel stronger,and gave me 13 .When I get a 14 grade in school,or am put down by somebody,I think of that moment and every single one of those whys that I asked myself,which gives me the willingness to 15 all of those whys and continue until perfection,or as close as I can get.
1.A.find B.do
C.make D.examine
2.A.favourite B.best
C.worst D.last
3.A.repeatedly B.carefully
C.directly D.reasonably
4.A.moved B.approached
C.used D.returned
5.A.If B.Unless
C.Though D.Because
6.A.suggested B.asked
C.admitted D.tried
7.A.gave B.went
C.held D.cut
8.A.rolling B.closing
C.focusing D.opening
9.A.anger B.laughter
C.cheering D.enjoyment
10.A.protect B.judge
C.prevent D.differ
11.A.force B.allow
C.forbid D.hope
12.A.accident B.problem
C.promise D.memory
13.A.determination B.explanation
C.frustration D.imagination
14.A.big B.bad
C.little D.good
15.A.get B.answer
C.see D.findSection Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures
一、单句语法填空
1.We heard them (argue) against the plan of the project.
答案:arguing
2.The young man (wear) long hair is called Tom.
答案:wearing
3.It is a fact that doing nothing is (do) ill.
答案:doing
4.There were some boys (shout) near the window,so I couldn’t fall asleep.
答案:shouting
5.Everybody says he is a (promise) boy.
答案:promising
二、七选五阅读理解
Thanksgiving Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats and Dogs
Thanksgiving is a time to feast and spend time with family,which includes your cats,dogs,and other pets. 1
Can cats and dogs eat turkey According to the American Kennel Club,it depends.As it turns out,turkey isn’t actually“poisonous” for your companion,rather,its additional flavorings like butter,oil,stuffing,herbs,and spices are what may result in an upset stomach. 2
3 “No matter what form they’re in(dry,raw,cooked,powder,or within other foods),onions are some of the absolutely worst foods you could possibly give your pup(it’s poisonous for dogs,and it’s even worse for cats),”says Sadie Cornelius,Marketing Director for Canine Journal.Your safest bet Skip the onion altogether.
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving Dessert! 4 An ingredient in chocolate called theobromine,which is similar to caffeine,is extremely poisonous for cats and dogs.This may result in vomiting,diarrhea,and seizures(痉挛)—it can even be fatal.
Mushrooms Well,at least wild mushrooms.Store-bought mushrooms are OK to feed to your pet,but stay away from wild mushrooms.“Just as the wrong mushroom can be fatal to humans,the same applies to dogs and cats,”says Cornelius.“Don’t mess with them.” 5
Make sure you properly dispose of food wrappings like aluminum foil,plastic wrap,and wax paper.While licking up food left on these wrappings,pets can ingest some of the wrapper,leading to intestinal obstructions.
A.Stick to dog biscuits and kitty treats instead of this sugary food.
B.Unfortunately,you can’t share your chocolate bar with your pets.
C.But before you let them eat something off your plate,you may want to think twice.
D.Just take good care of your pets during the festival.
E.Of course,all meat should be well cooked and always boneless.
F.Instead,check out the food before feeding your pets.
G.Onions are a huge no-no when it comes to cats and dogs.
答案:1~5 CEGBF
三、完形填空
When I heard my name pronounced by the teacher,I knew what lay ahead.She called me to the whiteboard to 1 a long division(除法) problem.Math was my 2 subject.When doing a long division problem,I always 3 put the numbers in the wrong places,or forgot to add in the zeros.
As I 4 the whiteboard,I looked at the blonde haired girl next to me,trying to copy what she was writing. 5 I tried my best,she went faster than I could understand.Impossible to understand.Why me Why couldn’t I wrap my mind around this strange concept that all the other kids understood Why,even when I 6 my hardest to deal with the division problems
Why Why
I 7 back salty tears and wrote some numbers randomly(随便地) on the board.The teacher read over our answers silently.
“Now,class,Susie did this problem absolutely correctly.”
“As for Tara,” the teacher said, 8 her eyes,“I don’t even know what she did.”
The class burst into 9 ,and I felt my face turned red as I tried to sink as low as possible into my seat,hoping to 10 them from seeing me at all.However,after class my teacher wrote me a note,saying,“No one will care how you feel,unless you 11 yourself to succeed.”
This 12 from middle school is the most impressive and the only one I can remember.The experience made me feel stronger,and gave me 13 .When I get a 14 grade in school,or am put down by somebody,I think of that moment and every single one of those whys that I asked myself,which gives me the willingness to 15 all of those whys and continue until perfection,or as close as I can get.
1.A.find B.do
C.make D.examine
答案:B
解析:由空后的“a long division problem”可知,这是一道除法题。所以do符合句意。
2.A.favourite B.best
C.worst D.last
答案:C
解析:由下文“I always put the numbers in the wrong places,or forgot to add in the zeros.”可知,数学是作者最差的(worst)学科。
3.A.repeatedly B.carefully
C.directly D.reasonably
答案:A
解析:句意:我总是反复地把数字放在错误的地方,或者忘记加零。repeatedly符合句意。
4.A.moved B.approached
C.used D.returned
答案:B
解析:由前文可知,老师叫他到白板上做除法题,所以作者要走到白板前,接近(approached)白板,才能在白板上做题。
5.A.If B.Unless
C.Though D.Because
答案:C
解析:句意:尽管我尽了最大的努力,但我还是不能明白她所写的。分析句子可知,本句为让步状语从句,所以though(尽管)符合句意。
6.A.suggested B.asked
C.admitted D.tried
答案:D
解析:由上文“tried my best”可知答案,“tried my hardest”与 “tried my best”为同义短语。
7.A.gave B.went
C.held D.cut
答案:C
解析:句意:我忍住了我的眼泪,随便在白板上写了一些数字。由下文可知,作者没有哭,所以作者忍住了眼泪。hold back (抑制)符合句意。
8.A.rolling B.closing
C.focusing D.opening
答案:A
解析:此处指老师转了一下眼珠,表示与前面情况的对比,否定了我所做的答案。
9.A.anger B.laughter
C.cheering D.enjoyment
答案:B
解析:句意:全班哄堂大笑。burst into laughter (突然大笑),符合句意。
10.A.protect B.judge
C.prevent D.differ
答案:C
解析:句意:全班哄堂大笑,我尽可能地低着头坐到座位上,希望能阻止他们看到我。prevent sb from doing sth (阻止某人做某事)符合句意。
11.A.force B.allow
C.forbid D.hope
答案:A
解析:force sb to do sth 意为“迫使某人做某事”。老师告诉作者,要逼迫自己成功。
12.A.accident B.problem
C.promise D.memory
答案:D
解析:由“the most impressive and the only one I can remember”可知,这是作者印象最深的,也是作者唯一能记得的记忆(memory)。
13.A.determination B.explanation
C.frustration D.imagination
答案:A
解析:根据“feel stronger,and”中的“and ”可知,前后句意表示并列关系,由“feel stronger”可知,空处选 determination。
14.A.big B.bad
C.little D.good
答案:B
解析:or表示选择关系,put down by sb意为“被别人羞辱”,所以bad符合句意。
15.A.get B.answer
C.see D.find
答案:B
解析:更加有决心回答(answer)所有的问题。Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
一、单词拼写
1.I want to take this (机会) to thank you.
2.She showed a touching (信任) in my ability to resolve any and every difficulty.
3.The condition of the house is (反映) in its low price.
4.All the local (媒体) reported the event across the country.
5.I work for a (商业的) radio station.
6.There are three (教堂) in this town.
7. (装饰) the cake with berries and whipped cream.
8.One of the island’s chief (特色) was its beauty.
9.I’d be very (感激的) if you could let me know as soon as possible.
10.Our knowledge about (农业) has so far been exclusively confined to books.
二、单句语法填空
1.He decorated his room pictures of all his favourite sports figures.
2.The room still has many of its (origin) features.
3.In spite his disappointment,he managed a weak smile.
4.On the occasion the candle light lit up,I sent my greeting to the little girl.
5.We happened to discover we had a friend common with each other.
三、完成句子
1.The wedding car (装饰) flowers and balloons.
2.I (感谢) my teacher for caring much about his students.
3. (尽管) his lack of experience,Mark got the job he wanted.
4.The memory of his childhood (消失) as the boy grew up.
5.He has a wide range of interests and they (变化) chess to fishing.
四、阅读理解
As a little girl,one of my favourite family traditions was held on the first day of May.Along with my sister,my mother and I would make simple flower baskets by making paper into cones(圆锥形).Then,we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it.
With our May Day baskets in hand,my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers.After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbour or a friend,we rang the doorbell and ran away.The goal was to remain secret givers.
Historically,the first day of May,often referred to as “May Day”,has been recognised as a celebration of spring,of life and growth.Parades(游行) and dances are ways that the day has been—and continues to be—celebrated in many parts of the world.Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now,it is always worth celebrating.Here are some simple and lovely ways to celebrate May Day in our homes with those we love:
Making a May Day basket is always a great choice.Although the May Day basket we made as children was simple,the making of the basket was a joy in itself.Consider making or buying some flowers for friends.Fill the basket with a few sweets and write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness,their presence,and their love.
On May Day,we also take flowers to a local hospital or nursing home.Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness.Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional gift—to the receiver and to us!
Besides,we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day.A small book or magazine with a note,a print celebrating spring—the choices are endless.When your friends are far away,an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles.
1.What does the underlined part “anonymous gift-givers” refer to
A.People who are serious about gift-giving.
B.People who don’t know the value of gifts.
C.People who are careful about every small detail.
D.People who send gifts and don’t want their names to be known.
2.What do we know about May Day from the text
A.It is celebrated all over the world.
B.The date of its celebration has changed.
C.It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring.
D.There is an increase in formal May Day celebrations.
3.In the author’s eyes,May Day is a great chance to .
A.express thanks
B.visit faraway friends
C.read a book or magazine
D.stay with family members
4.What is the text mainly about
A.The history of May Day.
B.Great family traditions.
C.Celebrating May Day.
D.Flowers for festivals.
五、微写作
结合课文主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇60词左右的短文。
春节前妈妈总为我买新衣服,在新年那一天我就可以穿上(dress up)盛装了。另外,我们总会买各种各样的(a wide range of)水果和蔬菜。每年除夕(New Year’s Eve),一家人都会聚在一起(gather)看春节联欢晚会,我们喜欢这种氛围(atmosphere)。
参考范文
Before the Spring Festival,my mother always buys me some new clothes so that I’ll dress up on the New Year’s Day.I am grateful to my mother.Besides,we always buy a wide range of fruit and vegetables.Every New Year’s Eve my whole family gather around watching the Spring Festival Gala.We all like this atmosphere.Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
一、单词拼写
1.I want to take this (机会) to thank you.
答案:occasion
2.She showed a touching (信任) in my ability to resolve any and every difficulty.
答案:faith
3.The condition of the house is (反映) in its low price.
答案:reflected
4.All the local (媒体) reported the event across the country.
答案:media
5.I work for a (商业的) radio station.
答案:commercial
6.There are three (教堂) in this town.
答案:churches
7. (装饰) the cake with berries and whipped cream.
答案:Decorate
8.One of the island’s chief (特色) was its beauty.
答案:features
9.I’d be very (感激的) if you could let me know as soon as possible.
答案:grateful
10.Our knowledge about (农业) has so far been exclusively confined to books.
答案:agriculture
二、单句语法填空
1.He decorated his room pictures of all his favourite sports figures.
答案:with
2.The room still has many of its (origin) features.
答案:original
3.In spite his disappointment,he managed a weak smile.
答案:of
4.On the occasion the candle light lit up,I sent my greeting to the little girl.
答案:when
5.We happened to discover we had a friend common with each other.
答案:in
三、完成句子
1.The wedding car (装饰) flowers and balloons.
答案:is decorated with
2.I (感谢) my teacher for caring much about his students.
答案:am grateful to
3. (尽管) his lack of experience,Mark got the job he wanted.
答案:In spite of
4.The memory of his childhood (消失) as the boy grew up.
答案:faded away
5.He has a wide range of interests and they (变化) chess to fishing.
答案:range from
四、阅读理解
As a little girl,one of my favourite family traditions was held on the first day of May.Along with my sister,my mother and I would make simple flower baskets by making paper into cones(圆锥形).Then,we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it.
With our May Day baskets in hand,my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers.After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbour or a friend,we rang the doorbell and ran away.The goal was to remain secret givers.
Historically,the first day of May,often referred to as “May Day”,has been recognised as a celebration of spring,of life and growth.Parades(游行) and dances are ways that the day has been—and continues to be—celebrated in many parts of the world.Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now,it is always worth celebrating.Here are some simple and lovely ways to celebrate May Day in our homes with those we love:
Making a May Day basket is always a great choice.Although the May Day basket we made as children was simple,the making of the basket was a joy in itself.Consider making or buying some flowers for friends.Fill the basket with a few sweets and write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness,their presence,and their love.
On May Day,we also take flowers to a local hospital or nursing home.Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness.Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional gift—to the receiver and to us!
Besides,we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day.A small book or magazine with a note,a print celebrating spring—the choices are endless.When your friends are far away,an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles.
1.What does the underlined part “anonymous gift-givers” refer to
A.People who are serious about gift-giving.
B.People who don’t know the value of gifts.
C.People who are careful about every small detail.
D.People who send gifts and don’t want their names to be known.
答案:D
解析:词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的“After hanging a basket...we rang the doorbell and ran away.”和“secret givers”可知,anonymous gift-givers的意思应该是“匿名赠送礼物者”。
2.What do we know about May Day from the text
A.It is celebrated all over the world.
B.The date of its celebration has changed.
C.It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring.
D.There is an increase in formal May Day celebrations.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段首句“Historically,the first day of May,often referred to as ‘May Day’,has been recognised as a celebration of spring,of life and growth.”可知,五朔节传统上是庆祝春天到来的节日。
3.In the author’s eyes,May Day is a great chance to .
A.express thanks
B.visit faraway friends
C.read a book or magazine
D.stay with family members
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“...write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness,their presence,and their love.”和第五段中的“thanking a nurse”可知,在作者看来,五朔节是一个很好的表达感谢的机会。
4.What is the text mainly about
A.The history of May Day.
B.Great family traditions.
C.Celebrating May Day.
D.Flowers for festivals.
答案:C
解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了庆祝五朔节的一些方式。
五、微写作
结合课文主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇60词左右的短文。
春节前妈妈总为我买新衣服,在新年那一天我就可以穿上(dress up)盛装了。另外,我们总会买各种各样的(a wide range of)水果和蔬菜。每年除夕(New Year’s Eve),一家人都会聚在一起(gather)看春节联欢晚会,我们喜欢这种氛围(atmosphere)。
参考范文
Before the Spring Festival,my mother always buys me some new clothes so that I’ll dress up on the New Year’s Day.I am grateful to my mother.Besides,we always buy a wide range of fruit and vegetables.Every New Year’s Eve my whole family gather around watching the Spring Festival Gala.We all like this atmosphere.Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
课后·训练提升
一、单词拼写
1.At that (瞬间) my world changed and my self-doubt disappeared.
答案:moment
2.The elephant seized a nearby (树枝) and put it into its mouth.
答案:branch
3.It also gives us a (简洁的) introduction of England and London,and explains how the culture of England was influenced by its invaders.
答案:brief
4.I wish I had been at my sister’s (婚礼) last Tuesday,but I was on a business trip in Sanya then.
答案:wedding
5.The moment Professor Wang appeared on the platform,the audience all stood up and (鼓掌) warmly.
答案:clapped
6.She made some rules full of love and (尊重) to “manage” her students.
答案:respect
二、阅读理解
The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festival to regret and begin a new life,especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641.It originally copied the European form of the festival,later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures.In the late 19th century,the strings(弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro.These were pageant(游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing.Today they are known as blocks,consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos.Blocks are generally connected with particular neighbourhoods;they include both a music group and a lot of revelers(狂欢者).
Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival.Today,they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year.Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title.Before the show,they gather in a square,then parade in sections of the city,often near the beach.Carnival time in Rio is very interesting,but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio.Hotel rooms and other lodgings(住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates.There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
1.How long is the history of the people’s celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival
A.About 100 years.
B.Less than two centuries.
C.Over five centuries.
D.About 380 years.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的“Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641.”可知,这个节日大约有380年了,故选D项。
2.We can infer from the 2nd paragraph that .
A.block parades become bigger and bigger
B.block parades can only be formed by big groups of revelers
C.the theme of blocks must be serious
D.blocks always parade only on the beach
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段的“Today they are known as blocks...revelers.”和第三段的“Today,they number...near the beach.”可知,A项正确。
3.What is the passage mainly about
A.The famous carnivals in the world.
B.How the carnival was introduced in Brazil.
C.The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.
D.The carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
答案:D
解析:主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是巴西的狂欢节。故选D项。
三、七选五阅读理解
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA,falling on the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November.
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Many people have a day off work or choose to take a day from their annual leave on Black Friday.Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation.Shopping for Christmas presents is popular on Black Friday.Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods,such as toys.
Public life
2 Many people take a day off on the day after Thanksgiving Day.Many organisations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Public transit systems may run on their normal schedule or may have changes.Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. 3
Background
Black Friday,the day after Thanksgiving Day,is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. 4 One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black marking on the road surface,leading to the term “Black Friday”.
The other theory is that the term “Black Friday” comes from an old way of recording business accounts. 5 Many businesses,particularly small businesses,started making profits before Christmas.Many hoped to start showing a profit,marked in black ink,on the day after Thanksgiving Day.
More recently,Black Friday has been exported to nations outside of North America such as the United Kingdom by major online retailers.In 2011,IBM reported online Black Friday sales were up by 24.3%,according to a study that includes 500 retailers.
A.People’s activities
B.History of Black Friday
C.Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink.
D.A busy shopping day is a holiday in some states.
E.There can also be jams on roads to popular shopping destinations.
F.There are two popular theories as to why it is called Black Friday.
G.Black Friday is not a federal holiday but a public one in some states.
答案:1~5 AGEFCSection Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
一、单句语法填空
1.The army began their march the front.
2.I sent a card of congratulation the newly married couple.
3.These young girls are experts on (make-up).
4.It took me more than a year (learn) to draw a beautiful horse in five minutes.
5.They think people should take part active sports,because they are not only for fun but for health.
二、阅读理解
India has many festivals,with some celebrations that last for weeks.However,none of them come even close to Holi,India’s most colourful and fun festival.
As with most Indian festivals,this one also has many different folk stories.Most of them centre around the success of good over evil.The most popular one is about a king,who hates his son Prahlada for loving the creator of the universe—Lord Vishnu.When every attempt to stop him fails,his sister,Holika believed to be immune(免疫的) to fire,joins in the effort by inviting the young boy to sit with her inside a huge fire.Helped by the power of Lord Vishnu,Prahlada escapes safely,while the evil Holika is burned to death.To remember this event,huge outdoor fires are lit in the night before Holi in order to clean the air of evil spirits and to celebrate the death of the evil.
So what’s so great about this day While there are some fun parades and folk songs and dance performances,the most fun of all is walking to the streets and splashing(泼洒) people with water guns and dry colours and even covering them with entire buckets of coloured water.On this day,everybody is fair game,no matter how old or how young.
At about midday,the splashing comes to an end and people living close to oceans or rivers usually take a bath in the water to clean themselves before going home to a delicious home-made big dinner and a well-deserved short sleep,following this full day of fun and activities.
1.Why does the king dislike his son Prahlada
A.Because Prahlada doesn’t love him.
B.Because Prahlada is rude to Holika.
C.Because Prahlada loves Lord Vishnu.
D.Because Prahlada concentrates on his own success.
2.Prahlada gets out of danger .
A.with the help of Lord Vishnu
B.because of his good luck
C.by beating his aunt Holika
D.using his amazing talent
3.The underlined phrase “fair game” in paragraph 3 refers to a person who .
A.fights against others fairly
B.enjoys splashing people
C.plays a trick on others
D.is the aim of splashing water
三、七选五阅读理解
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance,which is on the 15th of the first lunar month,marking the end of New Year celebrations.Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
◆The origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns dated back to the Stone Age.The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns,of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. 1 Various lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty,and during the Southern Song Dynasty,the custom of writing riddles on lanterns arose.During the Qing Dynasty,magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
◆Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies,an important part of the Lantern Festival,or Yuan Xiao Festival,is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour.We call these balls yuanxiao,or tangyuan. 2 The dumpling balls symbolise family unity,completeness and happiness.
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When it comes to the Lantern Festival,“Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component.Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance.If visitors can answer the riddles,they will get a little gift.
◆Watching fireworks
At night,in addition to lighted lanterns,fireworks form a grand scene.Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. 4
◆Dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. 5 They are believed to bring good luck to people,therefore the longer the dragon in the dance,the more luck it will bring to the community.
A.Guessing lantern riddles
B.Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.
C.The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D.Obviously,they get the name from the festival.
E.All the Chinese people like watching dragon dance.
F.Later,decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G.Some local governments will even organise a fireworks display.
