Unit 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS 单元检测卷（Word练习）-【勤径学升】2024-2025学年高中英语必修2同步练测（人教版2019）

[对应素能提升训练第79页] (本卷满分120分　考试用时90分钟) 第一部分　阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A （丽水高一期中）In a world with so many countries,religions,tribes and customs,it is impossible for everyone to like everything.While we have come a long way since civilization began,some communities are stuck with age-old traditions. Famadihana-dance with the dead A funeral (葬礼) tradition followed by the Malagasy tribe in Madagascar,people dance with dead bodies as part of the Famadihana custom.After bringing bodies of ancestors from their burial place,they re-wrap them in fresh cloth and dance around the tomb to live music.The ritual is followed once in seven years,but has been in the decline. Venezuela—don’t show up on time Venezuelans are just like Indians! Reaching on time is considered rude in Venezuela and it is recommended to reach at least 15 minutes later than the scheduled time.Guests who reach on time are looked down upon as being too eager and greedy.Well,Venezuelans should take some cue from Indians! India—throw the baby for good luck This custom is mostly followed in Karnataka where newborn babies are thrown off the 50-feet high above Sri Santeswar temple.The babies are obviously caught by the family in a cloth.Couples who are blessed with a baby take a vow at the temple following this 500-year-old tradition,which is believed to bring good luck to the babies. Scotland—just blacken the bride Having some fun before the wedding is great,but this pre-wedding custom in Scotland doesn’t seem to have a lot of fun for the bride.The custom involves throwing eggs,spoilt milk and basically,all things disgusting at her.The “blackened bride” is then taken around the town.The custom is a metaphor for the tough life that the bride might have to go through after the wedding.The tradition prepares her for the new chapter as after going through this,all marital (婚姻的) problems will look tiny. [语篇导读]　本文为应用文。文章介绍了四种古老的传统。 1.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “ritual”? A.Tradition. B.Manner. C.Culture. D.Belief. 解析 　词义猜测题。第二段“A funeral tradition followed by the Malagasy tribe in Madagascar,people dance with dead bodies as part of the Famadihana custom.(马达加斯加的马达加斯加部落遵循的葬礼传统是,人们与尸体跳舞,这是法马迪哈纳习俗的一部分。)”说明了马达加斯加部落与尸体跳舞的葬礼传统。此处承接上文,是说这种仪式每七年举行一次,由此可知,ritual意为“传统”。故选A。 答案　A 2.What would be considered impolite according to the text? A.Dancing with the dead in Famadihana. B.Showing up on time in Venezuela. C.Throwing the baby for good luck in India. D.Blackening the bride in Scotland. 解析 　细节理解题。根据第三段“Reaching on time is considered rude in Venezuela and it is recommended to reach at least 15 minutes later than the scheduled time.Guests who reach on time are looked down upon as being too eager and greedy.(在委内瑞拉,准时到达被认为是不礼貌的,建议至少比预定时间晚15分钟到达。准时到达的客人被认为是太急于求成和贪得无厌。)”可知,在委内瑞拉准时到达是被认为不礼貌的。故选B。 答案　B 3.Why is there the custom—blacken the bride in Scotland? A.To disguise the bride. B.To pray for the good luck for the bride. C.To show the hardship of marriage to the bride. D.To get the bride ready for the may-be-hard marriage life. 解析 　细节理解题。根据第五段“The ‘blackened bride’ is then taken around the town.The custom is a metaphor for the tough life that the bride might have to go through after the wedding.The tradition prepares her for the new chapter as after going through this,all marital problems will look tiny.(‘被熏黑的新娘’风俗随后被带到城镇各处。这一习俗象征着新娘婚后可能要经历的艰难生活。这个传统为她准备了新的篇章,因为在经历了这个之后,所有的婚姻问题都会变得微不足道。)”可知,苏格兰的黑新娘风俗象征着新娘婚后可能要经历的艰难生活,让新娘为可能艰难的婚姻生活做好准备。故选D。 答案　D B (吉林高一期末)American English and British English are similar in many ways. For example, most spellings and grammar rules are largely the same. However, the two languages are truly different in speech. Take the accents(口音)of David Schwimmer, the star of Friends , and Rowan Atkinson, who played Mr.Bean , as an example of how far the two languages differ in modern times. But have you ever wondered how this change happened? For that, we have to look at how both dialects began. According to the BBC, British English dates back to 449 AD, when the Saxons and the Angles—tribes(部落)from modern-day Germany and Denmark—entered Britain, replacing the ancient Celtic language. As Celtic slowly faded, an early form of British English appeared with influences from French and Latin. It later became standard all over the UK following the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible(圣经)in 1535 and the appearance of writers like William Shakespeare. This went on to form British English as we know today. However, in the USA, Britons’ language, other European languages, and Native American words all formed the basis of US English. New words also appeared. But they soon turned into a tool during the Independence Movement. In 1789, Noah Webster, a dictionary writer wrote, “As an independent nation, our honor requires us to have a system of our own, in language as well as government.” After the Independence Movement, US English kept changing based on neighboring cultures. This can still be seen through state names such as Delaware and Illinois, which were from Native American language, and Colorado and Nevada, which were influenced by Spanish in the 1800s. These days, Britons and Americans still argue over terminology(术语)and spellings. But their differences form a key part of each nation’s historical culture. Indeed, it shows the truth behind the sentence, “Britain and America are two nations divided by a common language.” ［语篇导读］ 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英式英语与美式英语的形成及发展历史，并指出两者之间的关系。 4．Why does the writer mention Chris Evans and Rowan Atkinson in paragraph 1? A．To tell us both of them are world-famous actors. B．To show there are differences between the two English. C．To inform us which kind of English each of them speaks. D．To compare which English is used more widely now. 解析 推理判断题。根据第一段“However, the two languages are truly different in speech. Take the accents(口音)of David Schwimmer, the star of Friends , and Rowan Atkinson, who played Mr.Bean , as an example of how far the two languages differ in modern times.(然而，这两种语言在发音上确实不同。以《老友记》的主演大卫·休默和《憨豆先生》的扮演者罗文·阿特金森的口音为例，说明了这两种语言在现代的差异有多大。)”可知，作者在第一段提到大卫·休默和罗文·阿特金森，是为了表明英式英语和美式英语是有差异的。故选B。 答案 B 5．What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 mean? A．Put down. B．Got popular. C．Died out. D．Made changes. 解析 词句猜测题。根据第二段“According to the BBC, British English dates back to 449 AD, when the Saxons and the Angles—tribes(部落)from modern-day Germany and Denmark—entered Britain, replacing the ancient Celtic language.(据BBC报道，英式英语可以追溯到公元449年，当时来自今天德国和丹麦的撒克逊人和盎格鲁人进入英国，取代了古老的凯尔特语。)”以及“an early form of British English appeared with influences from French and Latin(在法语和拉丁语的影响下，早期形式的英式英语出现了)”可知，凯尔特语慢慢消失了。故选C。 答案 C 6．What do we know about US English? A．It was based on several languages. B．All its words came from other languages. C．It led to the US Independence Movement. D．Neighboring countries didn’t influence it. 解析 细节理解题。根据第四段“However, in the USA, Britons’ language, other European languages, and Native American words all formed the basis of US English.(然而，在美国，英国人的语言、其他欧洲语言和美洲原住民的词汇都构成了美式英语的基础。)”可知，多种语言构成了美式英语的基础。故选A。 答案 A 7．Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A．Discovering the Influence of English Languages B．Arguing Over the Spellings of English Languages C．Exploring the Development of English Languages D．Guessing at the Future of English Languages 解析 主旨大意题。根据第一段“American English and British English are similar in many ways. For example, most spellings and grammar rules are largely the same. However, the two languages are truly different in speech.(美式英语和英式英语在许多方面相似。例如，大多数拼写和语法规则在很大程度上是相同的。然而，这两种语言在发音上确实不同。)”及下文可知，本文以时间为线索，探索了英式英语和美式英语形成及发展的历史，从而产生了两者之间的差异。由此可知，Exploring the Development of English Languages(探究英语语言的发展)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。 答案 C  C (全国甲卷)Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city. Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—he for a lunch break, I to explore the city. “I’ll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted. “How do you mean?” I asked. “Oh, they’re replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot. But that’s progress, I guess.” Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can’t seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It’s a conflict that we aren’t getting any better at resolving(解决).” On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2,000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3,000 years, and the Chinese more still. We’ve got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It’s a pretty hard combination to beat.” He is right, but I can’t help wishing they would keep those old ferries. [语篇导读]　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者和悉尼人士的交流介绍了悉尼发展中面临的问题。 8.What is the first paragraph mainly about? A.Sydney’s striking architecture. B.The cultural diversity of Sydney. C.The key to Sydney’s development. D.Sydney’s tourist attractions in the 1960s.　 解析 　主旨大意题。根据第一段“Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor.(20世纪60年代初,澳大利亚悉尼发生了一件大事。这座城市发现了它的港口。)”以及“But it is the harbor that makes the city.(但是是港口造就了城市。)”可知,本段主要介绍了悉尼发展的关键是港口。故选C。 答案　C 9.What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds? A.He goes to work by boat. B.He looks forward to a new life. C.He pilots catamarans well. D.He is attached to the old ferries. 解析 　细节理解题。根据第二段“Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living.(30岁出头的Andrew Reynolds是个快乐的小伙子,他在悉尼担任渡轮领航员为生。)”、第三段“I’ll miss these old boats(我会想念这些旧船的)”以及第五段“Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot.(双体船更快,但它们不那么优雅,驾驶起来也没有趣。)”可知,渡轮领航员Andrew Reynolds喜欢老式渡船。故选D。 答案　D 10.What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney? A.It is losing its traditions. B.It should speed up its progress. C.It should expand its population. D.It is becoming more international. 解析 　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“Shirley Fitzgerald, the city’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings.(悉尼的官方历史学家Shirley Fitzgerald告诉我,在20世纪70年代奔向现代化的过程中,悉尼把很多它的过去都抛在了一边,包括许多最漂亮的建筑。)”可知,Shirley Fitzgerald认为悉尼匆忙奔向现代化,正在失去它的传统。故选A。 答案　A 11.Which statement will the author probably agree with? A.A city can be young and old at the same time. B.A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic. C.Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance. D.Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign. 解析 　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony.(另一方面,同时既年轻又古老也有它的魅力。当我遇到一位深思熟虑的年轻商人Anthony时,我考虑到了这一点。)”以及最后一段“He is right(他说得没错)”可知,作者赞同Anthony的观点,认为一座城市可以同时既年轻又古老。故选A。 答案　A D (山东名校考试联盟高一联考)According to a new research, published in the journal Nature by a team from the University of Liverpool, humans were building structures made of wood, dating back at least 476,000 years ago. The research team found well-preserved wood at the site of Kalambo Falls, Zambia. Stone tool cut-marks on the wood show that these early humans shaped and joined two large logs(原木)to make a structure, probably the foundation of a platform. This is the earliest evidence in the world of the designed arrangement of logs to fit together. Until now, evidence for the human use of wood was limited to its use for making fire, digging sticks and other tools. Wood is rarely found in such ancient sites as it usually rots and disappears, but at Kalambo Falls permanently high water levels kept the wood. This discovery challenges the prevailing view that Stone Age humans were moving around. Here humans not only had a constant source of water, but the forest around them provided enough food to enable them to settle and make structures. Professor Larry Barham, from the University of Liverpool, who leads the “Deep Roots of Humanity” research project said, “This find has changed how I think about our early ancestors. They used their intelligence, imagination, and skills to create something they’d never seen before, something that had never previously existed.” The special new luminescence(冷光)dating technique was carried out by experts, which explains the last time materials in the sand surrounding the finds were exposed to sunlight, to determine their age. This research forms part of the pioneering “Deep Roots of Humanity” project. Professor Barham added, “Kalambo Falls is an extraordinary site in Zambia. The Deep Roots team is looking forward to more exciting discoveries coming from its waterlogged sands.” ［语篇导读］ 这是一篇说明文。根据利物浦大学的一个研究小组发表在《自然》杂志上的一项新研究，人类开始建造木头结构建筑的历史至少可以追溯到47.6万年前。文章介绍了这一发现以及人们对此的看法。 12．What is the finding of the new research? A．Wood was used for construction.  B．Wood pieces were joined for fun. C．Ancestors were good at architecture.  D．Ancient people designed wood products. 解析 细节理解题。根据第一段“The research team found well-preserved wood at the site of Kalambo Falls, Zambia. Stone tool cut-marks on the wood show that these early humans shaped and joined two large logs(原木)to make a structure, probably the foundation of a platform. This is the earliest evidence in the world of the designed arrangement of logs to fit together.(研究小组在赞比亚的卡兰博瀑布遗址发现了保存完好的木材。木头上的石器切割痕迹表明，这些早期人类对两根大原木进行塑形并把它们连接在一起，形成了一个结构件，可能是用作平台基座。这是世界上最早的人类有意识地组装木头结构的证据。)”可知，这项新研究的发现是木材被用于建筑。故选A。 答案 A 13．Which can replace the underlined word “prevailing” in paragraph 3? A．Obvious. B．Common.  C．Deep. D．Strong. 解析 词句猜测题。根据后文“This find has changed how I think about our early ancestors.(这一发现改变了我对我们早期祖先的看法。)”可知，这一发现挑战了石器时代人类四处迁徙的普遍观点。故选B。 答案 B 14．How does Professor Larry Barham find the research? A．Energy-saving.  B．Time-consuming.  C．Ground-breaking.  D．Problem-solving. 解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Professor Larry Barham, from the University of Liverpool, who leads the ‘Deep Roots of Humanity’ research project said, ‘This find has changed how I think about our early ancestors. They used their intelligence, imagination, and skills to create something they’d never seen before, something that had never previously existed.’(利物浦大学的拉里·巴勒姆教授领导了“人类的深层根源”研究项目，他说: “这一发现改变了我对我们早期祖先的看法。他们用自己的智慧、想象力和技能创造了一些他们从未见过的东西，一些以前从未存在过的东西。”)”可知，拉里·巴勒姆教授认为这项研究是突破性的。故选C。 答案 C 15．What are the researchers expecting? A．More discoveries come from Kalambo Falls.  B．Something can be done to protect Zambia. C．The sands used for research can be saved.  D．The site is set aside for further studies. 解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Kalambo Falls is an extraordinary site in Zambia. The Deep Roots team is looking forward to more exciting discoveries coming from its waterlogged sands.(卡兰博瀑布是赞比亚一个非凡的景点。“深根”团队期待着从其浸水的沙子中获得更多令人兴奋的发现。)”可知，研究人员的期望是有更多来自卡兰博瀑布的发现。故选A。 答案 A 第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 （桂林高一期末） How to go to bed earlier It can often feel like no matter what you do,you just can’t get enough of sleep to wake up feeling refreshed.What can you do about it?　16　!Try the following ways,so nothing stands between you and your bed each night.  Pamper (娇宠) yourself 　17　.Think:cozy pajamas (睡衣) that you can’t wait to put on a night and a luxurious (豪华的) sheet set that makes your bedroom feel like a five-star hotel.  Program your thermostat (自动调温器) 　18　.And your body temperature naturally declines as you prepare for sleep.So if you keep your thermostat higher during the day,setting a smart thermostat to drop the temperature of the house at a certain time each night can help to remind your body when it’s bedtime.  Listen to relaxing music Babies aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a good lullaby (催眠曲).　19　.Download a sleepy-time playlist to your phone,and then let it do this thing.  　20　  Yes,a real,made-of-paper book.While you can get just about any reading material on electronic devices like smart phones these days,the blue light they give out can keep you up at night.If you just can’t go back to turning pages,consider an e-reader that doesn’t have a bright screen,like a basic Kindle. A.See a film B.Take a book to bed C.However,it is often easier said than done D.You sleep best when the temperature is cool E.Soft music can help adults relax and fall sleep faster F.The answer is as simple as the advice your mother always gives you:Get to bed G.One way to motivate yourself to go to bed is to give yourself something to look forward to [语篇导读]　这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎么早点睡觉的方法。 16.解析 　由标题“How to go to bed earlier (怎么早点睡觉)”,上一句“What can you do about it?(你能做些什么?)”和下一句“Try the following ways,so nothing stands between you and your bed each night.(试试下面的方法,这样每晚你和床之间就不会有任何障碍了。)”可知,上文提及“怎么早点睡觉”,下文讲到“早点睡觉的方法”,该空应该讲早点睡觉的具体方法,即上床睡觉,承接上下文,F选项“答案很简单,就像你妈妈经常给你的建议:上床睡觉”切题。故选F。 答案　F 17.解析 　由小标题“Pamper yourself (宠爱自己)”和下一句“Think:cozy pajamas (睡衣) that you can’t wait to put on a night and a luxurious (豪华的) sheet set that makes your bedroom feel like a five-star hotel.(想一想:你晚上迫不及待地想穿上舒适睡衣和一套让你的卧室感觉像五星级酒店的豪华床单。)”可知,G选项是对“宠爱自己”的进一步解释,下文中的舒适睡衣和豪华床单是对G选项的举例说明,承接上下文,G选项“激励自己上床睡觉的一个方法是给自己一些值得期待的东西”切题。故选G。 答案　G 18.解析 　由小标题“Program your thermostat (设定自动调温器)”和本段下文“So if you keep your thermostat higher during the day,setting a smart thermostat to drop the temperature of the house at a certain time each night can help to remind your body when it’s bedtime.(因此,如果你白天把恒温器调高,那么在每晚的某个特定时间设置一个智能恒温器来降低室内温度,有助于提醒你的身体何时该睡觉了。)”可知,降低室内温度有助于睡眠,承接上下文,D选项“温度凉的时候你睡得最好”切题。故选D。 答案　D 19.解析 　由小标题“Listen to relaxing music (听轻松的音乐)”和上一句“Babies aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a good lullaby (催眠曲) .(婴儿不是唯一能从摇篮曲中受益的人。)”可知,除了婴儿外,轻松的音乐也能帮助成人睡得好,承接上文,E选项“轻柔的音乐可以帮助成年人放松,加快入睡速度”切题。故选E。 答案　E 20.解析 　由下文“Yes,a real,made-of-paper book.(是的,一本真正的纸质书。)”可知,下文在讲睡前看书(最好是纸质书)有助于睡眠,承接下文,B选项“带本书上床睡觉”切题。故选B。 答案　B 第二部分　语言运用(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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 （济南高一期末）Culture and tradition are the soul of a country.When a country 　21　 them,it is difficult for it to make 　22　.Chinese culture can be seen everywhere in China,　23　 I did not really understand it in the beginning.Then I realized I had to 　24　 something in order to understand it.  Last winter,I decided to stay at our university to 　25　 all the activities organized for foreign students to celebrate the Spring Festival.  The 　26　 began a month ago with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and new year paintings.On February 10,we 　27　 an activity to write Spring Festival couplets.When I saw the brush pen,I became 　28　.Why is there such a pen?How do we use it?  After understanding the tools,we started our creative 　29　.I tried to hold the brush and start writing 　30　,but the tip of the pen was too 　31　 and I couldn’t grasp it at all.I was 　32　,but I didn’t give up.After several 　33　,I wrote a line of words.At this time,I found that my sleeves were dirtied with ink as I was too focused on practicing.　34　,I was very happy,because I felt that I had learned the essence (精髓) of writing calligraphy.  Through this activity,I came to 　35　 the amazing Chinese culture more.  [语篇导读]　这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过参加庆祝新年的书法活动,领略到了中国文化博大精深,让作者开始更加重视中国文化。 21.A.cherishes B.keeps C.loses D.spots 解析 　考查动词辨析。句意:当一个国家失去它们的时候,这个国家就很难进步。根据“it is difficult for it to…”可知,此处指当一个国家失去文化和传统,故选C。 答案　C 22.A.sense B.money C.peace D.progress 解析 　考查名词辨析。句意:当一个国家失去它们的时候,这个国家就很难进步。结合下文作者参加庆祝新年书法活动后的体会,可知此处指失去文化和传统的国家,这个国家就很难进步。故选D。 答案　D 23.A.but B.for C.so D.or 解析 　考查连词辨析。句意:中国文化在中国随处可见,但是我一开始并没有真正理解它。根据下文“I did not really understand it in the beginning”可知,下文的描述与上文意思相反,所以此处应为转折关系。故选A。 答案　A 24.A.ignore B.experience C.miss D.say 解析 　考查动词辨析。句意:然后我意识到我必须经历一些事情,才能理解它。根据下文可知,“我”参加了庆祝新年的书法活动,了解了书法的精髓。所以此处指“我”意识到“我”必须经历一些事,才能理解它。故选B。 答案　B 25.A.bring about B.set off C.participate in D.figure out 解析 　考查动词短语辨析。句意:去年冬天,我决定留在我们大学参加所有为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动。根据下文“I tried to hold the brush”可知,此处指“我”参加了为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动。故选C。 答案　C 26.A.performances B.preparations C.traditions D.operations 解析 　考查名词辨析。句意:准备工作一个月前就开始了,我们用春联和年画来装饰房间。根据下文“with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and new year paintings”可知，此处指用对联和年画进行装饰,所以指准备活动。故选B。 答案　B 27.A.launched B.discovered C.celebrated D.reported 解析 　考查动词辨析。句意:2月10日,我们举办了一个写春联的活动。根据下文“an activity to write Spring Festival couplets”可知，此处指举办了一个书写新年对联的活动。故选A。 答案　A 28.A.scary B.patient C.proud D.curious 解析 　考查形容词辨析。句意:当我看到毛笔的时候,我很好奇。根据下文“Why is there such a pen?How do we use it?”可知,“我”看到毛笔的时候,是感到好奇的。故选D。 答案　D 29.A.plan B.imagination C.journey D.decoration 解析 　考查名词辨析。句意:在了解了工具之后,我们开始了我们的创意装饰。根据上文“The　26　 began a month ago with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and new year paintings.”可知,此处指使用对联作装饰。故选D。  答案　D 30.A.wisely B.carefully C.neatly D.skillfully 解析 　考查副词辨析。句意:我尽力握住毛笔,开始小心地写,但笔尖太软了,我一点也抓不住。根据下文“I couldn’t grasp it at all”可知，此处指“我”打算握住毛笔小心翼翼地来写对联。故选B。 答案　B 31.A.heavy B.soft C.tight D.small 解析 　考查形容词辨析。句意:我尽力握住毛笔,开始小心地写,但笔尖太软了,我一点也抓不住。结合常识可知,书写对联的毛笔的笔尖是软的。故选B。 答案　B 32.A.disappointed B.moved C.frightened D.delighted 解析 　考查形容词辨析。句意:我很失望,但我没有放弃。根据上文“I couldn’t grasp it at all”和下文“but I didn’t give up”可知,此处指“我”是感到失望的。故选A。 答案　A 33.A.missions B.inventions C.scenes D.attempts 解析 　考查名词辨析。句意:经过几次尝试,我写了一行字。根据上文“I tried to hold the brush and start writing”可知，此处指经过几次尝试后,“我”写了一行字。故选D。 答案　D 34.A.If not B.Even so C.That is D.As usual 解析 　考查短语辨析。句意:即便如此,我还是很高兴,因为我觉得我学到了书法的精髓。根据前文“I found that my sleeves were dirtied with ink as I was too focused on practicing”和后文“I was very happy”可知，此处表示的意义为转折关系。故选B。 答案　B 35.A.spread B.teach C.appreciate D.change 解析 　考查动词辨析。句意:通过这次活动,我更加重视中国文化了。结合上文可知,作者在最初对中国文化并没有真正理解它,通过此次活动,让作者体会到了中国书法的精髓,所以此处指作者对中国文化更加重视了。故选C。 答案　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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 (浙江浙南名校联盟高一期中)The Spring Festival is the 36.____ (important)and the biggest traditional festival in China. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people will take a series of traditional activities 37.____ (celebrate)their reunion. But different parts of China have very different 38.____ (custom). Here are the most typical traditions. On the days before the New Year, Chinese families give 39.____ (they)houses a complete cleaning. 40.____ (traditional), this should be done before the New Year’s arrival, because the Chinese people consider it very important to sweep away any bad luck in the past year. Besides, dust and dirt 41.____ (connect)with “old” in Chinese culture, so cleaning the house and sweeping the dust represent bidding farewell to the past. Also, people will go shopping and buy new clothes for the festival. Chinese people believe that buying new items symbolizes welcoming new things 42. ____ getting ready for a new year. Reunion dinner is held on New Year’s Eve of the Chinese New Year, during which family members get together to celebrate. It is the most important dinner for Chinese and this is the best time for family reunion in the whole year, especially for those 43. ____ are far away from home. Children are supposed to return to their families. Married couples will go to the male’s relatives(and to the female’s relatives on 44. ____ second day of the festivities). In the New Year’s Eve dinner, normally fish will be served. Dumplings are the most important dish in Northern China. Other dishes are depending on 45.____ (person)preference. ［语篇导读］ 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国新年期间人们的活动。 36.解析 考查形容词最高级。句意: 春节是中国最重要也是最大的传统节日。根据句意和空前的the可知，此处使用形容词最高级most important“最重要的”，作定语，修饰名词festival。故填most important。 答案 most important 37.解析 考查非谓语动词。句意: 春节期间，中国人将举行一系列传统活动来庆祝他们的团聚。分析句子结构可知，本句谓语为will take，空格处为非谓语，且主语Chinese people与celebrate为主动关系，用不定式形式作目的状语。故填to celebrate。 答案 to celebrate 38.解析 考查名词。句意: 但是中国的不同地区有非常不同的风俗习惯。根据空前different可知，此处使用名词custom的复数形式，作have的宾语。故填customs。 答案 customs 39.解析 考查形容词性物主代词。句意: 在新年的前几天，中国家庭会对他们的房子进行彻底的打扫。根据句意及空后的houses可知，此处使用形容词性物主代词their，作定语，修饰名词houses。故填their。 答案 their 40.解析 考查副词。句意: 传统上，这应该在新年到来之前完成，因为中国人认为清除过去一年中的任何厄运都是非常重要的。分析句子结构可知，此处使用副词，作状语，修饰整个句子。故填Traditionally。 答案 Traditionally 41.解析 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意: 此外，灰尘和污垢在中国文化中与“旧”联系在一起，所以打扫房子和清扫灰尘代表着告别过去。结合句意可知，本句陈述事实用一般现在时，且主语dust and dirt与动词connect为被动关系，用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are connected。 答案 are connected 42.解析 考查连词。句意: 中国人认为，购买新物品象征着迎接新事物和为新的一年做好准备。根据句意可知，welcoming new things和getting ready for a new year为并列关系，用连词and连接。故填and。 答案 and 43.解析 考查定语从句。句意: 这是中国人最重要的晚餐，也是一年中家庭团聚的最佳时间，尤其是对于那些远离家乡的人来说。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰表示人的先行词those。故填who。 答案 who 44.解析 考查冠词。句意: 已婚夫妇会去男方的亲戚那里(在节日的第二天去女方的亲戚那里)。根据空后的序数词second可知，此处使用定冠词the。故填the。 答案 the 45.解析 考查形容词。句意: 其他菜肴取决于个人喜好。根据空后的名词preference可知，此处使用形容词personal“个人的”，作定语，修饰名词preference。故填personal。 答案 personal 第三部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 你所在的城市东海镇依山傍水。过去,这里的人们生活极其贫困。新中国成立后人们的生活在各方面都发生了很大的变化。请根据下表内容写一篇文章介绍一下东海镇。 人口 约10万 面积 约126平方公里 地理概况 坐落在山东东部一山脚下,面临一条大河,新建有许多工厂、商店、医院、学校等。 教育状况 新中国成立前只有一所学校且只有富家子弟可以上学,现在有10所学校,每个孩子都可以上学。 生活状况 除工作外,闲暇时可购物、看电影等。 　　注意:写作词数应为80左右。           ____________________________________________________________________________________  [参考范文] 　　Donghai Town is a small town,located at the foot of a mountain of East Shandong Province,in front of which flows a big river. It has a population of about 100,000 and covers an area of about 126 square kilometers. Great changes have taken place since the founding of China and now many factories,shops,hospitals and schools have been built. Before the founding of China,there was only one school for children from wealthy families,but now there are 10 schools and every child can attend school. After work,people can go shopping,see films,go dancing and do sports. 第二节　(满分25分) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 (莆田高一期末) The New Year One pleasant New Year morning,Edward rose,washed and dressed himself in haste (匆忙).He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year.He looked in every room,and shouted the words of welcome.He ran into the street to repeat them to those he might meet. When he came back,his father gave him two bright,new silver dollars.His face lit up as he took them.He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart,intending to buy the books.As he ran down the street,he saw a poor German family,the father,mother,and three children trembling with cold. “I wish you a happy New Year,” said Edward,as he was gayly (快乐地) passing on. The man shook his head. “You do not belong to this country,” said Edward. The man again shook his head,for he could not understand or speak the language.But he pointed to his mouth,and to the children,as if to say,“These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in need of help.            Paragraph 2: When Edward came home,his father asked what book he had bought.              [参考范文] Paragraph 1: Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in need of help. He took out his dollars,and gave one to the man,and the other to his wife.How their eyes sparkled with gratitude! They said something in their language,which doubtless meant,“We thank you a thousand times,and will remember you in our prayers.”   Paragraph 2: When Edward came home,his father asked what book he had bought. He hung his head a moment,but quickly looked up.“I have bought no books,” said he.“I gave my money to some poor people,who seemed to be very hungry.I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.” “My dear boy,” said his father.“Here is a whole bundle of books.I give them to you,more as a reward for your goodness of heart than as a New Year gift.”  学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$