必修二Unit 3 Festivals and customs 能力提升-2025届新高考英语一轮复习强基固本能力提升(译林版2020)

必修二Unit 3 Festivals and customs能力提升 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)(略) 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A (2024·安徽芜湖·模拟预测)Yunnan offers unique and exciting experiences of ethnic customs, with more than 400 ethnic festivals celebrated throughout the year. If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our Festival Tours, or we could make a unique festival tour for you. The Torch Festival Date: July/August(days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month) Location: Lijiang and other places with the Yi, Naxi, or Bai minorities Festival: The Torch Festival is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last for 3 days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the 3 days. Recommended Tour: 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour The Water Splashing Festival Date: April 13 to 15 Location: Xishuangbanna Festival: The Water Splashing Festival is the most important festival observed by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture in southern Yunnan. It lasts three days and involves splashing water as a blessing among other joyful activities like feasting and lantern floating. Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour The Horse Race Festival Date: May/June(5th of the fifth lunar month) Location: Shangri-La Festival: The Horse Race Festival, falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional equestrian(马术的)performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling will be held. Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group Date: April/May(days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month) Location: Dali Festival: The Third Month Fair is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai ethnic people in Dali in western Yunnan Province. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with temporary stands selling a variety of items and ethnic minority souvenirs. Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour 21. What do the Torch Festival and the Water Splashing Festival have in common? A. They are of the same duration. B. They are both celebrated in April. C. They are both celebrated in Lijiang. D. People put lanterns in front of their doors. 22. If you want to see horse riding, which tour can you sign up for? A. 6-DayXishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour. B. 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour. C. 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour. D. 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong. 23. Which festival suits you most if you’re interested in different souvenirs? A. The Torch Festival. B. The Third Month Fair. C. The Horse Race Festival. D. The Water Splashing Festival. 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些云南的节日旅游的相关信息。 21.细节理解题。根据The Torch Festival部分的“According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last for 3 days(根据纳西族的古老习俗，火把节要持续3天)”和The Water Splashing Festival部分的“It lasts three days(它持续3天)”可知，这两个节日共同点是持续的时间相同，故选A。 22.细节理解题。根据The Horse Race Festival部分的“During the celebrations, traditional equestrian(马术的)performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling will be held.(在庆祝活动期间，将举行传统的马术表演和比赛，如赛马和摔跤)”以及“Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong(推荐行程：云南怒江、腾冲8日游)”可知，如果你想看骑马，你可以报名云南怒江、腾冲8日游，故选D。 23.细节理解题。根据The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group部分的“During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with temporary stands selling a variety of items and ethnic minority souvenirs.(在三月集市期间，大理古镇的街道上挤满了出售各种商品和少数民族纪念品的临时摊位)”可知，如果你对不同的纪念品感兴趣，The Third Month Fair这个节日最适合你，故选B。 B (2024·广西梧州·三模)Some Ugandan students study traditional Chinese craft, which helps build bridges through art. With its balanced, rounded pot and cups, the tea set seems like Chinese ceramic(陶瓷)at first glance. But closer inspection of its pattern reveals an ancient Ugandan design. “My projects always aim to join some aspects of Chinese and Ugandan culture together,” says the tea set’s creator, Ocen Robert. Robert arrived in China from the East African nation to pursue a higher education in ceramic arts at Jingdezhen Ceramic University in East China’s Jiangxi province in 2015. The Ugandan is also enrolled in a PhD program focusing on design, with his art pieces sold at national-level exhibitions in China. “I like it here not only because of its safety, but the raw materials and the production techniques for ceramics here are also among the best in the world.” He says. During his stay in China, Robert was given many chances to participate in ceramic production, exhibitions and even access to experts-all helping to grow the space where he could express his creativity. Robert spends most of his free time in local museums’ culture and history sections so as to deepen his understanding and passion for traditional Chinese culture. He also gets to know Chinese professionals inside and outside the ceramic world. “I would love to solidify my career as an artist here while helping to link Uganda and China,” Robert says. “Ugandans are thankful, curious, and passionate about Chinese culture. I would love to introduce the artists back home to study and create ceramic artworks in China and promote them to the world.” Robert says, “To be a modern artist in Chinese ceramics, one needs to comprehend the full f low of production, which requires years of practice and learning.” One of the most challenging areas of creating his pieces involves creating the “ideal shape and thickness”. He says “I fail at times, but I always practice and try again and again.” Robert has attained the essential spirit of Chinese ceramic arts—accepting and integrating the differences. 24. What is the aim of Robert’s art projects? A. To combine elements of Chinese and Ugandan culture. B. To improve traditional Chinese ceramics in Uganda. C. To compete in the international exhibitions. D. To preserve ancient Ugandan arts. 25. Why did Robert choose to study ceramic arts in China? A. He planned to make money in China. B. He was eager to get a doctoral degree abroad. C. China is safer than any other country. D. China has the best ceramic materials and craft. 26. How does Robert strengthen his understanding for traditional Chinese culture? A. By paying a visit to famous masters of Chinese history. B. By comparing it with Ugandan traditions and customs. C. By acquiring related knowledge from local museums. D. By participating in art festivals and academic meetings. 27. What words can best describe Robert? A. Kind and knowledgeable. B. Creative and perseverant. C. Humorous and warm-hearted. D. Courageous and smart. 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一位乌干达学生Ocen Robert在中国学习传统陶瓷艺术的故事，包括他在中国的学习经历、他对中国陶瓷艺术的热爱以及他如何将乌干达文化与中国文化相结合的创作理念。 24.细节理解题。根据文章第一段“With its balanced, rounded pot and cups, the tea set seems like Chinese ceramic(陶瓷)at first glance. But closer inspection of its pattern reveals an ancient Ugandan design. “My projects always aim to join some aspects of Chinese and Ugandan culture together,” says the tea set’s creator, Ocen Robert.(这款茶具的壶和杯形状匀称、圆润，乍一看像是中国陶瓷。但仔细观察它的图案就会发现这是一种古老的乌干达设计。“我的项目一直致力于将中国和乌干达文化的某些方面结合在一起，”这套茶具的创造者Ocen Robert说)”可知，Robert的艺术项目的目标是结合中国文化和乌干达文化的元素，故选A。 25.细节理解题。根据文章第三段““I like it here not only because of its safety, but the raw materials and the production techniques for ceramics here are also among the best in the world.” He says. During his stay in China, Robert was given many chances to participate in ceramic production, exhibitions and even access to experts-all helping to grow the space where he could express his creativity.(“我喜欢这里不仅因为它的安全，而且这里的原材料和陶瓷生产技术也是世界上最好的。”他说。在中国期间，Robert有很多机会参与陶瓷制作、展览，甚至接触专家，这些都帮助他扩大了表达自己创造力的空间)”可知，Robert选择在中国学习陶瓷艺术的原因之一是中国拥有优质的陶瓷材料和先进的生产工艺，故选D。 26.细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Robert spends most of his free time in local museums’ culture and history sections so as to deepen his understanding and passion for traditional Chinese culture.(为了加深对中国传统文化的了解和热爱，Robert把大部分的空闲时间都花在了当地博物馆的文化和历史板块上)”可知，Robert通过参观当地博物馆的文化和历史部分来加深对传统文化的理解和热爱，故选C。 27.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Robert says, “To be a modern artist in Chinese ceramics, one needs to comprehend the full f low of production, which requires years of practice and learning.” One of the most challenging areas of creating his pieces involves creating the “ideal shape and thickness”. He says “I fail at times, but I always practice and try again and again.” Robert has attained the essential spirit of Chinese ceramic arts—accepting and integrating the differences.(Robert说：“要成为中国陶瓷的现代艺术家，需要了解生产的全部流程，这需要多年的实践和学习。”创作他的作品最具挑战性的领域之一是创造“理想的形状和厚度”。他说：“我有时会失败，但我总是练习，一次又一次地尝试。”Robert已经达到了中国陶瓷艺术的本质精神——接受和整合差异)”可知，Robert在艺术创作过程中具有创造性，并且他拥有不断尝试和坚持不懈的态度，故选B。 C (2024·江西新余·二模)When it comes to popular symbols of marriage, one can not look past the wedding ring. The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love — a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage. Wedding rings have long and rich histories. Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6,000 years ago. However, unlike the metals and gemstones used today, they were crafted from materials such as reeds, leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and eventually to Eastern culture. Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice stemmed from an ancient belief that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been proved false, the custom has persisted. Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings, there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the practice of grooms wearing rings gained popularity. This change was influenced by soldiers going off to war, who wore rings as reminders of their loved ones waiting for them at home. Today, the exchange of wedding rings remains an integral part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the commitment and love shared between two individuals embarking on a life together. Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that binds the two members of a married couple. In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and eternal love celebrated through marriage. 28. What is the main reason wedding rings are considered symbols of marriage? A. They are made of precious materials. B. They have profound histories. C. They are worn on left hands. D. They have circular shapes. 29. According to the passage, what is an example of a common myth instead of a fact? A. Women were wearing wedding rings long before men were. B. One finger on the left hand contains a vein leading to the heart. C. Both ancient Romans and Egyptians wore the ring on the same finger. D. The wedding ring tradition began in Egypt thousands of years ago. 30. Which of the following aspects of a wedding ring is NOT discussed in the passage? A. How the tradition of it spread around the world. B. What couples do with their wedding rings. C. How to choose suitable wedding rings. D. Materials used to make early rings. 31. How does the author feel about the tradition of wedding rings? A. It will most likely last forever. B. It has already fallen out of date. C. It should be taken more seriously. D. It holds no significance in modern society. 【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了结婚戒指的象征意义、悠久而丰富的历史、早期制作材料、传播过程、相关传统等。 28.细节理解题。根据第一段中“The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love—a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage.(结婚戒指是永恒爱情的完美象征——戒指是一个圆圈，因此没有起点也没有终点，代表着婚姻的永恒)”可知，结婚戒指被认为是婚姻的象征的主要原因是它们的形状是圆形的，故选D项。 29.细节理解题。根据第二段中“Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice stemmed from an ancient belief that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been proved false, the custom has persisted.(纵观历史，圆形戒指的形状一直流传下来，把戒指戴在左手无名指上的传统也一直流传下来。后一种做法源于一种古老的信仰，即静脉直接从这只手指流向心脏。尽管这种信念后来被证明是错误的，但这种习俗仍然存在)”可知，左手的无名指上有一条通向心脏的静脉，这是一个常见的神话，而不是事实，故选B项。 30.细节理解题。根据“However, unlike the metals and gemstones used today, they were crafted from materials such as reeds, leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and eventually to Eastern culture. Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand.(然而，与今天使用的金属和宝石不同，它们是由芦苇、皮革或骨头等材料制成的。在接下来的几个世纪里，结婚戒指的传统在西方被继承，首先在古罗马和希腊传播，随后在中世纪传遍欧洲，最终进入东方文化。纵观历史，圆形戒指的形状一直流传下来，把戒指戴在左手无名指上的传统也一直流传下来)”可知，文章涵盖了用来制造早期戒指的材料，婚戒的传统是如何传播到世界各地的，情侣们怎么使用他们的婚戒的，未提及如何选择合适的婚戒，故选C项。 31.细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and eternal love celebrated through marriage.(在这个瞬息万变的世界里，结婚戒指作为一种古老的传统，很可能会代代相传，反映出通过婚姻庆祝的永恒的爱情)”可知，作者觉得婚戒的传统很可能会永远延续下去，故选A项。 D (2024·陕西渭南·一模)Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of paper-cutting design, since paper was invented in China during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It’s a unique visual art of Chinese handicrafts. The art form later spread to other parts of the world with different areas adopting their own cultural styles. After hundreds of years’ development, now they’ve become a very popular means of decoration among country folks, especially women. The paper-cuts are also used to decorate doors and windows, and therefore they are sometimes referred to as “chuang hua”, meaning window flowers. Paper-cuts are chiefly used as decorations. However, today, Chinese paper-cuts are also used for religious and ceremonial purposes, and they’re buried with the dead and burned at funerals. Chinese people believe the red paper-cuts on the door can bring good fortune and happiness to the whole family. The paper-cuts are more often seen during traditional Chinese festivals, particularly in Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival. They’re also given as gifts to friends or other family members. Paper-cuttings aren’t produced by machine, but by hand. There’re two methods of manufacture: one uses scissors, the other uses knives. Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several layers of paper on a relatively soft foundation. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the motif into the paper with a sharp knife he usually holds vertically(垂直地). The advantage of knife-cutting is that considerably more paper cuttings can be made in one operation than with scissor cuttings. It’s easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation will damage the whole image. People find hope and comfort in expressing wishes with paper-cutting. For instance, for a wedding ceremony, red paper-cuttings are a traditional decoration on the tea set, the dressing table glass, and on other furniture. A big red paper character “Xi”(happiness)is a traditional must on the newly-wed’s(新婚夫妇)door. 32. What can we learn about paper-cuts? A. They vary from area to area. B. They were invented by females. C. They are mainly used as presents. D. They can’t be used in funerals. 33. What does the underlined word “motif” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Line. B. Pattern. C. Photo. D. Foundation. 34. What is the key to perfect knife cuttings? A. The type of knives. B. The knife skill. C. The amount of paper. D. The quality of paper. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Paper-cutting: Chinese Folk Art B. Paper-cutting: Famous in China C. Paper-cuts: Various in Different Culture D. Paper-cuts: Widely Used in Ceremonies 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. B 35. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的传统工艺——剪纸艺术。 32.细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It’s a unique visual art of Chinese handicrafts. The art form later spread to other parts of the world with different areas adopting their own cultural styles.(它是中国手工艺品中独特的视觉艺术。这种艺术形式后来传播到世界其他地区，不同地区采用了自己的文化风格)”可知，剪纸因地区而异，故选A。 33.词义猜测题。根据文章第四段划线处前“Following a pattern,(按照一个图案)”以及划线处后句“with a sharp knife(用一把锋利的刀)”可知，按照一个图案，艺术家用一把锋利的刀把图案切割到纸上。划线处和B项：Pattern(图案，花样)含义相近，故选B。 34.推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“It’s easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation will damage the whole image.(学会裁纸很容易，但要完美掌握却很难。必须直立握刀，用一定的力度均匀地压在纸上。灵活性是必需的，但任何犹豫都会损害整个形象)”可知，刀工是完美剪纸的关键，故选B。 35.主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of paper-cutting design, since paper was invented in China during the Eastern Han Dynasty.(中国的剪纸是第一种剪纸设计，因为纸是在东汉时期在中国发明的)”以及全文可知，文章介绍了中国的传统工艺——剪纸艺术。A项：Paper-cutting: Chinese Folk Art(剪纸：中国民间艺术)作为本文标题，与文章主题相符合，故选A。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (2024届云南省三校联高考备考实用性联考四)Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival. 36 . Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. 37 . On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color. Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without mentioning a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Zigong, often praised as the City of Lanterns. The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 38 . To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain. Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong. 39 . Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities. The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. 40 . For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also brightened hearts that long for home. A. These two festivals celebrate the reunion B. In Northeast China, shows are held on snow and ice C. The technique of making Chinese lanterns is far from easy D. Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism E. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings F. Chinese lantern shows are especially popular with people from home and abroad G. The annual Zigong Lantern Shows are now a name card for their hometown as well as their motherland 【答案】36. A 37. B 38. E 39. D 40. G 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统文化习俗：赏灯。 36.前一句“Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival.(就像灯塔照亮回家的路，人们习惯在元宵节和中秋节欣赏灯笼的魅力)”提到“在元宵节和中秋节，人们一般都要赏灯”，A项“这两个节日庆祝团圆”承接上一句，these two festivals指代Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival，故选A。 37.前文“Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows.(在这种场合，全国各地都会举行灯展。上海豫园灯展和中国东部江苏省南京市秦淮灯展是两个著名的灯展)”讲述了各地的灯展，列举了上海豫园和南京秦淮灯展，B项“在东北，节目都是在冰雪上举行的”符号语境，继续举例说明灯展的举行，与下一句“On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color.(在这样的场合，冰雕用灯光和色彩创造了一个五彩缤纷的童话世界)”构成逻辑上的承接关系，故选B。 38.下文“To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.(了增加它们的美感，自贡工匠还使用各种材料，如丝绸，纸，竹子，稻草，蚕茧甚至瓷器)”陈述了制作彩灯的材料，E项“大多数中国灯笼都是用金属丝和织物做成的”符合语境，说明了传统彩灯的制作材料，下一句进一步突出自贡彩灯在传统工艺的基础上又使用了一些其他的材料来增加美感，故选E。 39.上文“Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong.(灯笼制作现在是当地经济的推动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都是自贡生产的)”说明了自贡的灯笼制作业推断了经济，下文“Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities.(游客涌入自贡赏花灯，以及各种其他娱乐活动)”讲述了自贡的花灯，因此推断D项“自贡灯展也是该市旅游的一大亮点”符合语境，呈上启下，说明了自贡的灯笼制作很好，自贡彩灯节是本市的一个旅游亮点，游客涌入自贡赏灯，故选D。 40.前一句“The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide.(自贡工匠的巧手也将这一国家级非物质遗产带到了国外，在全球70多个国家和地区的灯展上展示了色彩和欢乐的景象)”提到自贡的彩灯秀已经被带到了国外，G项“一年一度的自贡灯会现在已经成为他们家乡和祖国的名片”符合语境，说明自贡彩灯秀也成为本市和祖国的一张名片与前文是递进关系，故选G。 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 (改编自2024·河南·模拟预测)My dad worked in construction. His day started early and ended late. When he got home, all he 41 to do was lie on the couch and relax. One hot summer, when my parents’ wedding anniversary(周年纪念日)was 42 , they made plans to eat out. When the big day 43 arrived, Dad got home at seven. He was obviously tired. “Honey, I just need a thirty-minute sleep and then we’ll eat out for 44 ,” he said as he lay on the couch. I knew how important that evening was to Mom, but before long Dad was 45 . Then Mom did the strangest thing. She 46 the refrigerator and took out eggs and bacon. Soon she had some biscuits baking in the oven. Mom 47 a plate with a lot of his favorite foods. Then she bent over and kissed him while whispering in his ear, “Time to 48 , honey.” As Dad looked up, he found Mom standing in front of him with his dinner. I’ll never 49 the love that passed between them. “Honey, I promised you I’d take you out to dinner and I 50 it,” he said sincerely. She kissed him on the cheek, “I know you would, but I’m also 51 that you’ve had a hard day and you’re tired. What’s important is that we’re together.” That 52 on love is still with me today five decades later. Whenever I imagine how 53 they’re to be together in heaven, a sweet peace and comfort falls over me, the same way I felt when I  54 their great love for each other on that night when Mom made Dad a 55 anniversary dinner. 41. A. happened B. wanted C. agreed D. remembered 42. A. appearing B. passing C. changing D. approaching 43. A. eventually B. conveniently C. surprisingly D. naturally 44. A. comfort B. convenience C. celebration D. exploration 45. A. bored B. asleep C. embarrassed D. impatient 46. A. reached into B. packed up C. searched for D. set aside 47. A. exchanged B. refilled C. decorated D. piled 48. A. depart B. awake C. exercise D. withdraw 49. A. copy B. record C. forget D. understand 50. A. meant B. made C. admitted D. regretted 51. A. afraid B. ashamed C. disappointed D. aware 52. A. advice B. lesson C. comment D. experiment 53. A. honourable B. relaxed C. happy D. amazed 54. A. shared B. observed C. gained D. witnessed 55. A. random B. typical C. special D. familiar 【答案】 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者目睹了母亲体谅父亲的辛苦，而选择在家庆祝结婚纪念日的事情。 41.考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他回到家时，他想做的就是躺在沙发上放松。A. happened发生；B. wanted想要；C. agreed同意；D. remembered记得。根据前文“His day started early and ended late.”及后文“to do was lie on the couch and relax”可知，父亲工作劳累，回到家想做的就是躺在沙发上放松，故选B。 42.考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个炎热的夏天，我父母的结婚纪念日快到了，他们计划去外面吃饭。A. appearing出现；B. passing通过；C. changing改变；D. approaching临近。根据上文“when my parents’ wedding anniversary was”指父母的纪念日临近了，故选D。 43.考查副词词义辨析。句意：当这个特殊的日子终于到来的时候，爸爸七点钟回到家。A. eventually终于；B. conveniently便利地，方便地；C. surprisingly惊人地；D. naturally自然地。根据上文“When the big day”指纪念日终于到来，故选A。 44.考查名词词义辨析。句意：“亲爱的，我只需要睡30分钟，然后我们就出去吃饭庆祝一下，”他躺在沙发上说。A. comfort安慰；B. convenience方便；C. celebration庆祝；D. exploration探索。此处指庆祝上文提到的“my parents’ wedding anniversary”纪念日，故选C。 45.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我知道那天晚上对妈妈有多重要，但没过多久爸爸就睡着了。A. bored无聊的；B. asleep睡着的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. impatient无耐心的。根据上文“I just need a thirty-minute sleep”可知，父亲睡着了，故选B。 46.考查动词短语辨析。句意：她把手伸进冰箱拿出鸡蛋和熏肉。A. reached into伸手进入；B. packed up打包；C. searched for搜索；D. set aside把……放在一边。根据后文“the refrigerator and took out eggs and bacon”指母亲把手伸进冰箱拿出鸡蛋和熏肉，故选A。 47.考查动词词义辨析。句意：妈妈在一个盘子里堆了很多他喜欢吃的食物。A. exchanged交换；B. refilled重新装满；C. decorated装饰；D. piled堆积。根据后文“a plate with a lot of his favorite foods”可知，母亲在一个盘子里堆了很多父亲喜欢吃的食物，故选D。 48.考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后她弯下腰吻了他，同时在他耳边低语：“该醒醒了，亲爱的。”A. depart离开；B. awake醒来；C. exercise锻炼；D. withdraw退出。根据后文“As Dad looked up, he found Mom standing in front of him with his dinner.(爸爸抬头一看，发现妈妈正端着晚饭站在他面前)”指母亲叫醒了父亲，故选B。 49.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记他们之间的爱情。A. copy复制；B. record记录；C. forget忘记；D. understand理解。根据后文“the love that passed between them”可知，父母之间的爱情让作者难忘，故选C。 50.考查动词词义辨析。句意：“亲爱的，我答应过你带你出去吃饭，我是认真的，”他真诚地说。A. meant意欲，当真；B. made制作；C. admitted承认；D. regretted后悔。根据上文“I promised you I’d take you out to dinner and”可知，父亲强调自己的话是当真的，有这个意图的，故选A。 51.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她吻了他的脸颊，“我知道你是认真的，但我也知道你今天很辛苦，很累。”A. afraid害怕的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. disappointed失望的；D. aware意识到的，知道的。根据后文“that you’ve had a hard day and you’re tired”指母亲知道父亲的辛苦，故选D。 52.考查名词词义辨析。句意：五十年后的今天，那个关于爱的教训仍然伴随着我。A. advice建议；B. lesson经验教训；C. comment评论；D. experiment实验。根据后文“on love is still with me today five decades later”可知，目睹父母之间的爱情给了作者关于爱的经验教训，故选B。 53.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每当我想象他们在天堂在一起是多么幸福的时候，一种甜蜜的平静和安慰就笼罩着我，就像那天晚上妈妈为爸爸做了一顿特别的周年纪念晚餐，我目睹了他们对彼此的爱一样。A. honourable光荣的，可敬的；B. relaxed放松的；C. happy快乐的；D. amazed惊讶的。根据后文“they’re to be together in heaven, a sweet peace and comfort falls over me”指父母在天堂很快乐幸福，故选C。 54.考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当我想象他们在天堂在一起是多么幸福的时候，一种甜蜜的平静和安慰就笼罩着我，就像那天晚上妈妈为爸爸做了一顿特别的周年纪念晚餐，我目睹了他们对彼此的爱一样。A. shared分享；B. observed注意到，观察；C. gained获得；D. witnessed目睹。根据后文“their great love for each other on that night”可知，作者目睹了父母之间的爱，故选D。 55.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每当我想象他们在天堂在一起是多么幸福的时候，一种甜蜜的平静和安慰就笼罩着我，就像那天晚上妈妈为爸爸做了一顿特别的周年纪念晚餐，我目睹了他们对彼此的爱一样。A. random随机的；B. typical典型的；C. special特别的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据上文可知，母亲为了不让父亲劳累，在家做了晚餐，所以是一顿特别的周年纪念晚餐，故选C。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 (改编自2024·湖南长沙·三模)What is the secret of the charm of Yunnan Province? Beautiful scenery, rare plants and flowers, local specialties? These are all part of the answer, 56 they are definitely not everything. Yunnan boasts not only fabulous natural landscapes, but also fascinating ethnic customs. Among the 25 ethnic groups of Yunnan, the Yi people have 57 unique culture, which over thousands of years 58 (develop)into colourful customs with distinctive features. The Yi people adore tigers, fire and the colour black. Many festivals have developed from the ceremonies for 59 (worship)these objects. The Torch Festival is the most widely celebrated, with a very strong 60 (religion)element. The Yi people, who call themselves the “fire 61 (national)”, think fire possesses a superhuman power which can drive away evil and frighten off ghosts. During the festival, at the 62 (enter)to the villages, a grand “torch tower”, made of pine branches and dry firewood and standing more than 20 meters high, is 63 (decoration)with fresh flowers and fruits. After dinner, as darkness casts its shadow, young and old rush 64 (enthusiastic)to the “torch tower” square. 65 such a brilliant night, all the participants are intoxicated(陶醉的)by the grand spectacle and the atmosphere of celebration. Dressed in splendid costumes, young men and women sing and dance hand in hand around the bonfire to express their gratitude for a life of plenty and good wishes for the coming year. 【答案】 56. but/yet 57. a 58. has developed 59. worshiping 60. religious 61. nationality 62. entrance 63. decorated 64.enthusiastically 65. On 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了云南彝族独特的风俗文化。 56.考查连词。句意：这些都是答案的一部分，但绝对不是全部。空处连接前后两个句子，应用连词。“These are all part of the answer”和“they are definitely not everything”之间是转折关系，应用表示转折的并列连词but或yet，故填but/yet。 57.考查冠词。句意：在云南的25个民族中，彝族有着独特的文化，经过数千年的发展，形成了丰富多彩、各具特色的风俗习惯。这里泛指一种独特的文化，空后的unique发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a，故填a。 58.考查时态和主谓一致。句意参考上题。空处充当which非限制性定语从句的谓语。根据句中的“over thousands of years”可知，这里应用现在完成时。主语which指代前面的culture，所以助动词应用has，故填has developed。 59.考查非谓语动词。句意：许多节日都是由崇拜这些物品的仪式发展而来的。for为介词，其后跟动名词作宾语。worship的动名词形式为worshiping，故填worshiping。 60.考查形容词。句意：火把节是庆祝最广泛的节日，具有非常强烈的宗教元素。空处修饰element，应用形容词religious，意为“宗教的”，故填religious。 61.考查名词。句意：彝族自称“火族”，认为火具有驱邪、震慑鬼神的超人力量。这里是名词fire修饰名词，故填nationality。 62.考查非谓语动词。句意：节日期间，在村口，有一座宏伟的“火把塔”，由松枝和干柴制成，高达20多米，上面装饰着鲜花和水果。定冠词the后面应该用名词，故填entrance(入口)。 63.考查动词。句意：节日期间，在村口，有一座宏伟的“火把塔”，由松枝和干柴制成，高达20多米，上面装饰着鲜花和水果。be decorated with装饰着……，故填decorated。 64.考查副词。句意：晚饭后，夜幕降临，年轻人和老年人热情地涌向“火把塔”广场。空处应用副词修饰动词rush。enthusiastically意为“热情地”，故填enthusiastically。 65.考查介词。句意：在这样一个灿烂的夜晚，所有的参与者都陶醉在盛大的场面和庆祝的气氛中。空处应用介词，和空后的such a brilliant night构成介宾短语。这里特指这样一个灿烂的夜晚，表示具体某一天的晚上，应用介词on。首字母大写，故填On。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文(满分15分) (2024·浙江·二模)假定你是李华，你校英语报将以最美中国节为主题举办学生征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿介绍一个你喜欢的中国传统节日。 内容包括：1.主要节日习俗； 2.节日意义。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。 An Amazing Chinese Festival _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 An Amazing Chinese Festival One of my favorite Chinese traditional festivals is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This festival has a rich history spanning over 3,000 years. Chinese people worshiped the moon to give thanks for the harvest and to encourage the “harvest-giving light” to return in the coming year. Nowadays, the full moon is a symbol of family reunions. Families gather to admire the full moon while enjoying tasty mooncakes whose round shape and sweet flavor symbolize completeness and sweetness. The Mid-Autumn Festival holds deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition. It symbolizes unity and harmony within families, much like how the full moon brings everyone together under its light. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文投稿介绍一个你喜欢的中国传统节日。 【详解】 1.词汇积累 庆祝：celebrate→observe 欣赏：admire→appreciate 重要性：significance→importance 团结：unity→solidarity 2.句式拓展 原 句：Chinese people worshiped the moon to give thanks for the harvest and to encourage the “harvest-giving light” to return in the coming year. 拓展句：The reason why Chinese people worshiped the moon is to give thanks for the harvest and to encourage the “harvest-giving light” to return in the coming year. 【高分句型】 1. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar when the moon is at its fullest and brightest.(运用了when引导时间状语从句) 2.Families gather to admire the full moon while enjoying tasty mooncakes whose round shape and sweet flavor symbolize completeness and sweetness. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句的省略以及whose引导的定语从句) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 (2024届广西北海市高三上学期一模)The Christmas I will never forget happened when I was 9. I believed in Santa with all my heart. How could I not when I received everything I wished for. On December 1st, Mum would announce, It's time. Hearing those words, we all knew it was time to write our letters to Santa. One day I asked Mum why we always wrote our letters on December 1st. She said because so many kids were writing letters to Santa, he needed time to read them and make all the toys the kids wanted. Once our letters were finished, Mum would put them in her purse and mail them the next day. Christmas Eve finally arrived. We were all so excited. We did our Christmas Eve traditions. Daddy read us “The Night Before Christmas” story. Then it was time for sleep. I had such a good feeling about Christmas this year. It was difficult to fall asleep. But sleep finally came and so did Christmas morning. I woke up hearing my brothers yelling. Jimmy came running and jumping on my bed. “Santa's been here, sister! Let's open presents!” We ran down the stairs. Our eyes were glowing like wildfire as we eyed over the presents under the tree. My brothers and I quickly snuggled(依偎)among the packages. We all watched as each person unwrapped a gift. I kept watching as my brothers unwrapped gifts. My dad didn't hand me any package. “This year you are going to be the last to get your presents because you are the oldest,” he declared. I didn't think anything of it, so I whispered “OK.” One by one all of the packages had been opened. There was none left. I couldn't understand. I had been so good this year. Tears began sliding down my cheeks. I ran up to my room. My mum went up the stairs for me to come back down. Dad wanted to talk to me. Sobbing, I slowly made me way back. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Dad signed to me to follow him. _____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The dog named Sam was my only gift that year. _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dad signed to me to follow him. As we neared the back door, I saw my mum holding a handsome black dog with deep brown eyes. I was frozen like an ice cube. Then I ran to my dad, jumped into his arms and kissed him. My mum approached us and wrapped her loving arms around us, joining in our happy tears of joy. I had never been so happy in all my 9 years as I was at that moment.   The dog named Sam was my only gift that year. But I got the best gift. The memory of that Christmas stayed with me all these years. My best friend Sam lived to the old age of 16. I never had children. I am old and weak now and losing my eyesight, but I still have such precious memories of past Christmas with my family. I sit in my rocker on cold winter nights during the holiday seasons and picture my childhood home with its charming Christmas tree and old chimney. 【文本解读】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者9岁时和往年一样在12月1日给圣诞老人写信，到了圣诞节早上作者和弟弟们兴奋地围着各种礼物，但随着礼物一个一个被打开，最后却没有作者的，作者哭着跑回楼上的房间，妈妈喊作者下楼，作者啜泣着下楼。 【续写衔接】 ①由第一段首句内容“爸爸示意我跟他走”可知，第一段可描写爸爸带作者去找礼物，以及作者收到 礼物后的反应。 ②由第二段首句内容“那只叫山姆的狗是我那年唯一的礼物”可知，第二段可描山姆对作者的意义以 及作者在暮年对九岁那年的圣诞节的回忆。 【续写情节】看到狗狗——拥抱——开心——年迈——回忆童年 【词汇激活】 行为类 ①看到：see/notice ②拥抱：wrap her loving arms around sb/hug sb ③回忆起：picture/recall 情绪类 ①高兴：happy/delighted/glad ②惊呆的：petrified/ frozen 【高分句型】 1.As we neared the back door, I saw my mom holding a handsome black dog with deep brown eyes. (由as引导的时间状语从句) 2.My mom approached us and wrapped her loving arms around us, joining in our happy tears of joy. (现在分词作状语) 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 必修二Unit 3 Festivals and customs能力提升 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)(略) 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A (2024·安徽芜湖·模拟预测)Yunnan offers unique and exciting experiences of ethnic customs, with more than 400 ethnic festivals celebrated throughout the year. If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our Festival Tours, or we could make a unique festival tour for you. The Torch Festival Date: July/August(days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month) Location: Lijiang and other places with the Yi, Naxi, or Bai minorities Festival: The Torch Festival is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last for 3 days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the 3 days. Recommended Tour: 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour The Water Splashing Festival Date: April 13 to 15 Location: Xishuangbanna Festival: The Water Splashing Festival is the most important festival observed by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture in southern Yunnan. It lasts three days and involves splashing water as a blessing among other joyful activities like feasting and lantern floating. Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour The Horse Race Festival Date: May/June(5th of the fifth lunar month) Location: Shangri-La Festival: The Horse Race Festival, falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional equestrian(马术的)performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling will be held. Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group Date: April/May(days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month) Location: Dali Festival: The Third Month Fair is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai ethnic people in Dali in western Yunnan Province. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with temporary stands selling a variety of items and ethnic minority souvenirs. Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour 21. What do the Torch Festival and the Water Splashing Festival have in common? A. They are of the same duration. B. They are both celebrated in April. C. They are both celebrated in Lijiang. D. People put lanterns in front of their doors. 22. If you want to see horse riding, which tour can you sign up for? A. 6-DayXishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour. B. 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour. C. 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour. D. 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong. 23. Which festival suits you most if you’re interested in different souvenirs? A. The Torch Festival. B. The Third Month Fair. C. The Horse Race Festival. D. The Water Splashing Festival. B (2024·广西梧州·三模)Some Ugandan students study traditional Chinese craft, which helps build bridges through art. With its balanced, rounded pot and cups, the tea set seems like Chinese ceramic(陶瓷)at first glance. But closer inspection of its pattern reveals an ancient Ugandan design. “My projects always aim to join some aspects of Chinese and Ugandan culture together,” says the tea set’s creator, Ocen Robert. Robert arrived in China from the East African nation to pursue a higher education in ceramic arts at Jingdezhen Ceramic University in East China’s Jiangxi province in 2015. The Ugandan is also enrolled in a PhD program focusing on design, with his art pieces sold at national-level exhibitions in China. “I like it here not only because of its safety, but the raw materials and the production techniques for ceramics here are also among the best in the world.” He says. During his stay in China, Robert was given many chances to participate in ceramic production, exhibitions and even access to experts-all helping to grow the space where he could express his creativity. Robert spends most of his free time in local museums’ culture and history sections so as to deepen his understanding and passion for traditional Chinese culture. He also gets to know Chinese professionals inside and outside the ceramic world. “I would love to solidify my career as an artist here while helping to link Uganda and China,” Robert says. “Ugandans are thankful, curious, and passionate about Chinese culture. I would love to introduce the artists back home to study and create ceramic artworks in China and promote them to the world.” Robert says, “To be a modern artist in Chinese ceramics, one needs to comprehend the full f low of production, which requires years of practice and learning.” One of the most challenging areas of creating his pieces involves creating the “ideal shape and thickness”. He says “I fail at times, but I always practice and try again and again.” Robert has attained the essential spirit of Chinese ceramic arts—accepting and integrating the differences. 24. What is the aim of Robert’s art projects? A. To combine elements of Chinese and Ugandan culture. B. To improve traditional Chinese ceramics in Uganda. C. To compete in the international exhibitions. D. To preserve ancient Ugandan arts. 25. Why did Robert choose to study ceramic arts in China? A. He planned to make money in China. B. He was eager to get a doctoral degree abroad. C. China is safer than any other country. D. China has the best ceramic materials and craft. 26. How does Robert strengthen his understanding for traditional Chinese culture? A. By paying a visit to famous masters of Chinese history. B. By comparing it with Ugandan traditions and customs. C. By acquiring related knowledge from local museums. D. By participating in art festivals and academic meetings. 27. What words can best describe Robert? A. Kind and knowledgeable. B. Creative and perseverant. C. Humorous and warm-hearted. D. Courageous and smart. C (2024·江西新余·二模)When it comes to popular symbols of marriage, one can not look past the wedding ring. The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love — a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage. Wedding rings have long and rich histories. Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6,000 years ago. However, unlike the metals and gemstones used today, they were crafted from materials such as reeds, leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and eventually to Eastern culture. Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice stemmed from an ancient belief that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been proved false, the custom has persisted. Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings, there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the practice of grooms wearing rings gained popularity. This change was influenced by soldiers going off to war, who wore rings as reminders of their loved ones waiting for them at home. Today, the exchange of wedding rings remains an integral part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the commitment and love shared between two individuals embarking on a life together. Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that binds the two members of a married couple. In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and eternal love celebrated through marriage. 28. What is the main reason wedding rings are considered symbols of marriage? A. They are made of precious materials. B. They have profound histories. C. They are worn on left hands. D. They have circular shapes. 29. According to the passage, what is an example of a common myth instead of a fact? A. Women were wearing wedding rings long before men were. B. One finger on the left hand contains a vein leading to the heart. C. Both ancient Romans and Egyptians wore the ring on the same finger. D. The wedding ring tradition began in Egypt thousands of years ago. 30. Which of the following aspects of a wedding ring is NOT discussed in the passage? A. How the tradition of it spread around the world. B. What couples do with their wedding rings. C. How to choose suitable wedding rings. D. Materials used to make early rings. 31. How does the author feel about the tradition of wedding rings? A. It will most likely last forever. B. It has already fallen out of date. C. It should be taken more seriously. D. It holds no significance in modern society. D (2024·陕西渭南·一模)Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of paper-cutting design, since paper was invented in China during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It’s a unique visual art of Chinese handicrafts. The art form later spread to other parts of the world with different areas adopting their own cultural styles. After hundreds of years’ development, now they’ve become a very popular means of decoration among country folks, especially women. The paper-cuts are also used to decorate doors and windows, and therefore they are sometimes referred to as “chuang hua”, meaning window flowers. Paper-cuts are chiefly used as decorations. However, today, Chinese paper-cuts are also used for religious and ceremonial purposes, and they’re buried with the dead and burned at funerals. Chinese people believe the red paper-cuts on the door can bring good fortune and happiness to the whole family. The paper-cuts are more often seen during traditional Chinese festivals, particularly in Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival. They’re also given as gifts to friends or other family members. Paper-cuttings aren’t produced by machine, but by hand. There’re two methods of manufacture: one uses scissors, the other uses knives. Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several layers of paper on a relatively soft foundation. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the motif into the paper with a sharp knife he usually holds vertically(垂直地). The advantage of knife-cutting is that considerably more paper cuttings can be made in one operation than with scissor cuttings. It’s easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation will damage the whole image. People find hope and comfort in expressing wishes with paper-cutting. For instance, for a wedding ceremony, red paper-cuttings are a traditional decoration on the tea set, the dressing table glass, and on other furniture. A big red paper character “Xi”(happiness)is a traditional must on the newly-wed’s(新婚夫妇)door. 32. What can we learn about paper-cuts? A. They vary from area to area. B. They were invented by females. C. They are mainly used as presents. D. They can’t be used in funerals. 33. What does the underlined word “motif” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Line. B. Pattern. C. Photo. D. Foundation. 34. What is the key to perfect knife cuttings? A. The type of knives. B. The knife skill. C. The amount of paper. D. The quality of paper. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Paper-cutting: Chinese Folk Art B. Paper-cutting: Famous in China C. Paper-cuts: Various in Different Culture D. Paper-cuts: Widely Used in Ceremonies 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (2024届云南省三校联高考备考实用性联考四)Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival. 36 . Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. 37 . On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color. Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without mentioning a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Zigong, often praised as the City of Lanterns. The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 38 . To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain. Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong. 39 . Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities. The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. 40 . For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also brightened hearts that long for home. A. These two festivals celebrate the reunion B. In Northeast China, shows are held on snow and ice C. The technique of making Chinese lanterns is far from easy D. Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism E. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings F. Chinese lantern shows are especially popular with people from home and abroad G. The annual Zigong Lantern Shows are now a name card for their hometown as well as their motherland 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 (改编自2024·河南·模拟预测)My dad worked in construction. His day started early and ended late. When he got home, all he 41 to do was lie on the couch and relax. One hot summer, when my parents’ wedding anniversary(周年纪念日)was 42 , they made plans to eat out. When the big day 43 arrived, Dad got home at seven. He was obviously tired. “Honey, I just need a thirty-minute sleep and then we’ll eat out for 44 ,” he said as he lay on the couch. I knew how important that evening was to Mom, but before long Dad was 45 . Then Mom did the strangest thing. She 46 the refrigerator and took out eggs and bacon. Soon she had some biscuits baking in the oven. Mom 47 a plate with a lot of his favorite foods. Then she bent over and kissed him while whispering in his ear, “Time to 48 , honey.” As Dad looked up, he found Mom standing in front of him with his dinner. I’ll never 49 the love that passed between them. “Honey, I promised you I’d take you out to dinner and I 50 it,” he said sincerely. She kissed him on the cheek, “I know you would, but I’m also 51 that you’ve had a hard day and you’re tired. What’s important is that we’re together.” That 52 on love is still with me today five decades later. Whenever I imagine how 53 they’re to be together in heaven, a sweet peace and comfort falls over me, the same way I felt when I  54 their great love for each other on that night when Mom made Dad a 55 anniversary dinner. 41. A. happened B. wanted C. agreed D. remembered 42. A. appearing B. passing C. changing D. approaching 43. A. eventually B. conveniently C. surprisingly D. naturally 44. A. comfort B. convenience C. celebration D. exploration 45. A. bored B. asleep C. embarrassed D. impatient 46. A. reached into B. packed up C. searched for D. set aside 47. A. exchanged B. refilled C. decorated D. piled 48. A. depart B. awake C. exercise D. withdraw 49. A. copy B. record C. forget D. understand 50. A. meant B. made C. admitted D. regretted 51. A. afraid B. ashamed C. disappointed D. aware 52. A. advice B. lesson C. comment D. experiment 53. A. honourable B. relaxed C. happy D. amazed 54. A. shared B. observed C. gained D. witnessed 55. A. random B. typical C. special D. familiar 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 (改编自2024·湖南长沙·三模)What is the secret of the charm of Yunnan Province? Beautiful scenery, rare plants and flowers, local specialties? These are all part of the answer, 56 they are definitely not everything. Yunnan boasts not only fabulous natural landscapes, but also fascinating ethnic customs. Among the 25 ethnic groups of Yunnan, the Yi people have 57 unique culture, which over thousands of years 58 (develop)into colourful customs with distinctive features. The Yi people adore tigers, fire and the colour black. Many festivals have developed from the ceremonies for 59 (worship)these objects. The Torch Festival is the most widely celebrated, with a very strong 60 (religion)element. The Yi people, who call themselves the “fire 61 (national)”, think fire possesses a superhuman power which can drive away evil and frighten off ghosts. During the festival, at the 62 (enter)to the villages, a grand “torch tower”, made of pine branches and dry firewood and standing more than 20 meters high, is 63 (decoration)with fresh flowers and fruits. After dinner, as darkness casts its shadow, young and old rush 64 (enthusiastic)to the “torch tower” square. 65 such a brilliant night, all the participants are intoxicated(陶醉的)by the grand spectacle and the atmosphere of celebration. Dressed in splendid costumes, young men and women sing and dance hand in hand around the bonfire to express their gratitude for a life of plenty and good wishes for the coming year. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文(满分15分) (2024·浙江·二模)假定你是李华，你校英语报将以最美中国节为主题举办学生征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿介绍一个你喜欢的中国传统节日。 内容包括：1.主要节日习俗； 2.节日意义。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。 An Amazing Chinese Festival _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 (2024届广西北海市高三上学期一模)The Christmas I will never forget happened when I was 9. I believed in Santa with all my heart. How could I not when I received everything I wished for. On December 1st, Mum would announce, It's time. Hearing those words, we all knew it was time to write our letters to Santa. One day I asked Mum why we always wrote our letters on December 1st. She said because so many kids were writing letters to Santa, he needed time to read them and make all the toys the kids wanted. Once our letters were finished, Mum would put them in her purse and mail them the next day. Christmas Eve finally arrived. We were all so excited. We did our Christmas Eve traditions. Daddy read us “The Night Before Christmas” story. Then it was time for sleep. I had such a good feeling about Christmas this year. It was difficult to fall asleep. But sleep finally came and so did Christmas morning. I woke up hearing my brothers yelling. Jimmy came running and jumping on my bed. “Santa's been here, sister! Let's open presents!” We ran down the stairs. Our eyes were glowing like wildfire as we eyed over the presents under the tree. My brothers and I quickly snuggled(依偎)among the packages. We all watched as each person unwrapped a gift. I kept watching as my brothers unwrapped gifts. My dad didn't hand me any package. “This year you are going to be the last to get your presents because you are the oldest,” he declared. I didn't think anything of it, so I whispered “OK.” One by one all of the packages had been opened. There was none left. I couldn't understand. I had been so good this year. Tears began sliding down my cheeks. I ran up to my room. My mum went up the stairs for me to come back down. Dad wanted to talk to me. Sobbing, I slowly made me way back. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Dad signed to me to follow him. _____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The dog named Sam was my only gift that year. _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$