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Topic Talk & Lesson 1 Spring Festival
Part Ⅱ 拓展阅读训练
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[河南南阳2024高一期末]
Winter Solstice (冬至) Celebrations From Around the World
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere (半球) and June 20 or 21 in the Southern. Since ancient times, people all over the world have celebrated this important astronomical occurrence in different ways. Here are some winter solstice traditions both new and old to help light your way to longer days.
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Soyal
Soyal is the winter solstice celebration of the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona. Ceremonies and rituals include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift-giving. On the day, Hopi welcome the protective spirits from the mountains.
Saturnalia
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia is perhaps the most closely linked with the modern celebration of Christmas. This festival happened around the time of the winter solstice and celebrated the end of the planting season. There were games and feasts and gift-giving for several days.
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Midwinter in Antarctica
Even Antarctica gets its share of solstice celebration, thanks to the researchers staying there over the long, dangerously cold season. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the most daylight hours, in the Southern Hemisphere they are celebrating Midwinter. Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts.
Dongzhi
Dongzhi, the “arrival of winter”, is an important festival in China. It is a time for family to get together and celebrate the year they have had. The holiday generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of December. It is thought to have started as an end-of-harvest festival. Special foods, such as tangyuan and jiaozi, are enjoyed. Friends and family members occasionally express their blessings and care to each other through gifts.
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地的冬至庆祝活动。
1.Which of the following festival has something with Christmas?( )
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A.Soyal. B.Saturnalia.
C.Midwinter in Antarctica. D.Dongzhi.
解析 细节理解题。根据Saturnalia部分中的The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia is perhaps the most closely linked with the modern celebration of Christmas.可知,古罗马的农神节可能是与现代圣诞节庆祝活动联系最紧密的节日,因此,农神节与圣诞节有关。故选B项。
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2.What do the festivals have in common?( )
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A.They fall on the same day.
B.They welcome protective spirits.
C.They mark the end of the year’s harvest.
D.Their celebrations all include gift-giving.
解析 细节理解题。根据Soyal部分中的Ceremonies and rituals include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift-giving.、Saturnalia部分中的There were games and feasts and gift-giving for several days.、Midwinter in Antarctica部分中的Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts.及Dongzhi部分中的Friends and family members occasionally express their blessings and care to each other through gifts.可知,这四个节日的庆祝活动都有赠送礼物。
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3.In which part of the newspaper can we read the text?( )
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A.News. B.Sports. C.Culture. D.Weather.
解析 推理判断题。根据文章标题Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World(来自世界各地的冬至庆祝活动)并结合全文内容可知,本文主要介绍了四个冬至庆祝活动,包括各个活动中的文化习俗,与文化有关。由此推知,文章最有可能出自报纸的文化版块。故选C项。
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【方法总结】如何推测文章出处或判断文章类型
准确推断文章的出处源于对文章主题的正确把握,我们可以在阅读时找准文章的主题句及主要内容,再根据细节判断目标读者,从而推断文章出处。另外,我们还可以结合常识,将文章内容与自己了解的知识联系起来进行判断。比如,要对新闻报道、书评、日记、传记、报告、报纸、杂志、小说、广告、说明书、旅游指南、操作指南等文章类型有基本的了解,这样才能够根据文章的特点对号入座,从而选出正确答案。
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[天津和平区2023高一期末] For this Chinese New Year’s Eve, Tiffany Chen is trying something unconventional and ordering in a meal for her family get-together. She used a food delivery service app and searched “New Year’s Eve dinner”.“I actually found quite a few results! This apparently is a real thing now,” Chen said. The ease of ordering takeaway food is one of many ways technology is changing how Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year, and this change has been embraced by all generations.
In Shenzhen North Railway Station a week before Chinese New Year, a father hurried to catch a train. Yan Jianlong is from Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. This year, instead of getting local food or other specialities as gifts, he wanted to buy something high-tech for his 10-year-old son.“I heard he likes these kinds of presents now,” Yan said. Chen Zhiyang, who runs a shop, said robotic toys such as dogs and drones (无人机) were the most popular of all his merchandise (商品).
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Beijing resident Wang Xiaoya said she would visit a friend in Brazil this year, and she could do so without feeling like she had neglected (忽视) her family since she would chat online to her mother and grandparents during the holidays. This technology is not the preserve of the young—Wang’s grandmother has learnt how to use smartphones.“It has really made it more convenient for families and friends to get closer,” Wang’s grandmother said.
There have been questions about whether technology has changed the atmosphere at Chinese New Year and whether it means people have become lazy.“I think what technology has changed is only a formality,” Chen said.“It does not matter how you celebrate the festival, whether you are eating in, eating out, or ordering—the most valuable thing is who you celebrate it with.”
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲的是科技正在改变中国的春节庆祝方式。
1.What did Tiffany Chen do for this Chinese New Year’s Eve?( )
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A.She ordered a takeout family meal.
B.She cooked a special dish for her parents.
C.She helped her parents prepare the family dinner.
D.She booked a table at her favourite restaurant online.
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Tiffany Chen is trying something unconventional and ordering in a meal for her family get-together.She used a food delivery service app可知,除夕,蒂法尼·陈尝试了新奇的做法,即订购了一份外卖家庭餐。
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2.What did the goods sold in Chen Zhiyang’s shop show?( )
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A.Kids are excited about Chinese New Year.
B.High-tech gifts are getting popular among kids.
C.Giving gifts is an important tradition.
D.Local food is widely accepted.
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,机器狗和无人机等玩具是最受欢迎的商品。由此可知,陈志阳(音译)的店里卖的东西表明,高科技礼物越来越受孩子欢迎。
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3.What is the attitude of Wang Xiaoya’s grandmother to smartphones?( )
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A.Unclear. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful. D.Uninterested.
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中的It has really made it more convenient for families and friends to get closer可知,王晓雅(音译)的奶奶认为智能手机便于拉近与家人和朋友之间的距离,所以是对智能手机持支持的态度。
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【知识拓展】常见的表达观点态度的词汇
(1)表示积极态度:supportive (支持的)、optimistic (乐观的)、positive (积极乐观的)、approving (赞成的)、favourable (称赞的);(2)表示消极态度: negative (消极的)、doubtful/sceptical (怀疑的)、pessimistic (悲观的)、disapproving (不赞同的)、critical (批评的)、disappointed (失望的)、opposed (反对的)、indifferent/uninterested (不感兴趣的);(3)表示中立态度:objective (客观的)、neutral (中立的)。
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4.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?( )
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A.Technology Is Changing Chinese New Year Celebrations
B.Experience Different Ways of Celebrating Chinese New Year
C.More New Technologies Are Needed in Chinese New Year Celebrations
D.New Technology Is Making Chinese New Year Famous Worldwide
解析 主旨大意题。通读全文,根据文中提到的蒂法尼·陈通过应用程序订购家庭年夜饭、严建龙(音译)为儿子买高科技产品作为新年礼物、王晓雅(音译)的奶奶喜欢使用智能手机和亲友线上聊天可知,本文主要讲的是科技正在改变中国的春节庆祝方式,因此,A项(科技正在改变春节的庆祝方式)适合作为本文的最佳标题。
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&1& 进阶词汇
1.takeaway n.外卖食物;外卖餐馆
2.speciality n.特产;特色菜
&2& 熟词生义
1.embrace 熟义:vi.& vt.拥抱 生义:vt.欣然接受;包括
2.preserve 熟义:vt.保护;维护 生义:n.(某群体)独有的活动
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[安徽合肥一中2024高一段测] Many people have close relationships with their cousins and form bonds that last a lifetime. National Cousins Day can be a great opportunity to spend time with some of your favourite people in the family. 1. ..
What Is National Cousins Day
National Cousins Day is an annual holiday that takes place on July 24.It encourages people to spend time with and appreciate their cousins. 2. ., it’s easy to lose touch as you grow older. On National Cousins Day, you might reconnect with cousins and look back on happy family memories together. National Cousins Day also serves as a good excuse to hang out and have fun with some of your closest family members.
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The origin of National Cousins Day is a bit of a mystery. It’s unclear how and when the holiday officially started. Nevertheless, cousins have been an important part of the American family for generations. In the past, the bonds between cousins were explored in TV shows and movies in a light-hearted and funny way. And now, from family reunions to summer cookouts, cousins are given the chance to bond with one another.
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How to Celebrate National Cousins Day
4. .. We’ve listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day. A good old-fashioned barbecue can bring back memories of the days when you and your cousins were little kids, running around and causing mischief together. 5. .. Organise a game of soccer with your cousins to get some fresh air and exercise. This activity works especially well if you have a lot of cousins.
A.History of National Cousins Day
B.Even if we are close to our cousins
C.The Meaning of National Cousins Day
D.In this article, we’ll do a deep dive into it
E.If you’re looking for some inspiration or ideas, don’t worry
F.While you see cousins a lot at family events when you’re young
G.Planning a game or organising a competition is also a good choice
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了国家表亲节——一个大家相对陌生的节日。
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解析 上文的National Cousins Day can be a great opportunity to spend time with some of your favourite people in the family.提出了国家表亲节这个节日,再根据下文的内容可知,本文是在具体介绍这个节日。设空处应承上启下,D项(在这篇文章里,我们将对它进行深入的探究)符合语境,选项中的it指代上文中的National Cousins Day。
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解析 根据下文的it’s easy to lose touch as you grow older可知,上文要有和这句话对比的信息,设空处后讲到了长大后的情况,故设空处应介绍小时候的情况。故F项(虽然小时候你会在家庭活动上经常见到表亲)和下文形成对比。故选F项。
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解析 根据下文的The origin of National Cousins Day is a bit of a mystery.可知,本段是介绍国家表亲节的由来,A项(国家表亲节的历史)能概括本段主旨。
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解析 根据下文的We’ve listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day.可知,设空处应提出如何过国家表亲节的问题,E项(如果你正在寻找一些灵感或想法,不要担心)引出下文,符合语境。
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解析 根据上文的We’ve listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day.可知,下文应列举一些享受这个节日的方式。G项(计划一个游戏或者组织一场比赛也是一个好的选择)是其中一种方式,符合语境。
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&3& 核心词汇
1.bond n.纽带;联系vi. & vt.增强信任关系;使牢固结合
2.annual adj.一年一次的;年度的 n.年报;年刊;年鉴
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