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初中英语
2023秋指南针·课堂优化·九年级英
语
Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious
核心素养与综合能力
I.阅读理解。(合肥)
An African American Festival-Kwanzaa
Around the world,millions of people celebrate Kwanzaa.It is
an African holiday celebrated by many African Americans.
This festival was created by Maulana in 1966.His purpose
was to bring together the African-American community,which is
also the most important meaning of this festival.The name
“Kwanzaa”means“first fruits”.
People celebrate it with a seven-day holiday.Also,there
are seven rules of Kwanzaa.The first three are unity(团结),
controlling your own life and working together.The last four
are supporting each other,purpose,creativity and belief.
Kwanzaa also has some symbols,such as crops,candles
and cups.During this festival,these objects()are put on a
table.Three of the candles are red,which are symbols of the
hard work of black people.Three are green,representing the
land and hope for the future.One is black,which stands for
people whose families came from Africa.
People give gifts to friends and family members on the
last day of Kwanzaa.The gifts are often educational.Some
people buy books,music or art objects,often from business
owned by African-American people.In general,educational
gifts are welcomed.
()1.How old is Kwanzaa now?
A.54.
B.56.
C.57.
D.60.
()2.What do red candles stand for?
A.The land and hope for the future.
B.The black people's hard work.
C.The people who came from Africa.
D.The good will to control the life.
()3.When do people give gifts during the festival?
A.On the first day.
B.On the third day.
C.On the fifth day.
D.On the seventh day.
()4.What is the most important meaning of the festival for
the people?
A.To give many thanks for the food.
B.To learn to control their life.
C.To encourage hard-working spirit.
D.To bring together the community.
Ⅱ.阅读填空。(有一项多余选项)(德州)
Manuel Vera,who lives in Maryland,is 71 years old.He
thinks that homes must be full of old bikes because bikes are
good memories of home and lov