Module 2 Public holidays 人与社会：公共假期（话题阅读精练）英语外研版九年级上册

Module 2 Public holidays公共假期 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 234 本文主要介绍了英国国家健身日（National Fitness Day）的设立背景、目的、活动形式及其社会意义。 PassageB 任务型阅读多任务混合 说明文 285 本文主要介绍了黑色星期五的历史和人们购物情况。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 266 本文作者主要想告诉我们要继承、发展和传播我们的文化。 Passage2 语法填空 说明文 194 本文主要介绍了自贡元宵节的影响以及现代科技对设计灯笼的影响。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 268 本文主要介绍了世界各地是如何欢度春节。 Passage2 六选五 说明文 314 本文主要介绍了中国传统节日--二月龙抬头的节日习俗。 Passage3 任务型阅读 多任务混合 记叙文 314 本文讲述了英国“篝火之夜”的起源。1605年天主教徒因宗教迫害策划火药阴谋刺杀国王詹姆斯一世，主谋Guy Fawkes被捕处决，后衍变为每年11月5日点燃火、燃放烟花的传统节日。 Passage4 语法填空 说明文 237 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国苗族姐妹节的庆祝活动及其文化意义。 Passage5 完形填空 记叙文 391 本文主要讲述了凯拉本以为劳动节这天会很轻松，没想到父母把她早早叫起床做事，一开始她并不情愿，但在劳动的过程中渐渐体会到劳动的快乐。 时文阅读 话题谚语小知识 · A holiday is like love - anticipated with pleasure, experienced with discomfort, remembered with nostalgia.–Helen Rowland 假期如爱情：期待时甜蜜，经历时折腾，回忆时怀念。——海伦·罗兰 · Valentine's Day is the poet's holiday. –Edna St. Vincent Millay 情人节是诗人的节日。——埃德娜·圣文森特·米莱 · April Fool's Day is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.–Mark Twain 愚人节这天，我们被提醒另外364天是什么样子。——马克·吐温 · New Year's Day is every man's birthday.–Charles Lamb 元旦是每个人的生日。——查尔斯·兰姆 · Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.–Amy Poehler 感恩节是重新投入感恩与给予的好日子。——艾米·波勒 · Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day.–John Williams 劳动节是光荣的节日，因为第二天你的孩子就要返校了。——约翰·威廉斯 · A holiday is an opportunity to journey within.–Pradeepa Pandiyan 假期是向内探索的契机。——普拉迪普 · Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.–Lindsay Lohan 万圣节是一年中女孩们可以尽情装扮而无人指责的夜晚。——林赛·罗韩 · Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.– Janet Evanovich 复活节象征着希望、重生与新生命。——珍妮特·伊万诺维奇 · Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.– Martin Luther King Jr. 自由从来不是压迫者自愿给予的，必须由被压迫者争取。——马丁·路德·金 时文阅读 Passage A（英国国家健身日） National Fitness Day is the most active day of the year in the UK, when people of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate the fun of fitness. It brings the nation together to explain why it's so good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier and happier lives. Physical inactivity has been listed as a leading cause of illnesses. However, according to a report by ukactive, adults in the UK spend eight times longer watching TV than exercising. That's why National Fitness Day wants to open a national conversation about the advantages of physical activity, both to the individual and to society as a whole. Being more active helps improve our physical health. It is also good for our mental health. Held yearly during the European Week of Sport (taking place every year from September 23 to September 30), National Fitness Day made more than four million people active on the day last year, from school classes to workplaces across the UK. In 2020, thousands of clubs, parks, sports centers and gyms will open their doors to welcome everyone to get active. Across the UK, schools and communities will also celebrate the day by holding their own events and activities to get the nation moving. Of course, National Fitness Day isn't just about one day. It's about changing your lifestyle for a lifetime of advantages. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。 1. National Fitness Day is held to ask people to _________. A．do more physical activity B．live happy and healthy lives C．spend less time watching TV D．communicate with each other 2. Which question does the second paragraph try to answer? A．How can people keep healthy? B．Why is National Fitness Day important? C．What are the advantages of physical activity? D．How long do people spend exercising every day? 3. What does the underlined word “mental" probably mean in Chinese？ A．身体的 B．心理的 C．口腔的 D．血管的 4. National Fitness Day in the UK takes place in _________ every year. A．November B．October C．September D．August 5. How will people probably celebrate 2020 National Fitness Day? A．By visiting art museums. B．By listening to soft music. C．By reading books on health. D．By going to sports clubs. 重难点单词 音标 词性 中文释义 inactivity /ˌɪn.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ n. 不活动，静止；懒散 ukactive /juːˈkeɪ.tɪv/ n. 英国运动协会 mental /ˈmen.təl/ adj. 心理的；精神的 annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ adv. 每年，一年一次 highlight /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ v. 强调，突出 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）It brings the nation together to explain why it's so good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier and happier lives. 译文：这一活动将全国人民凝聚在一起，阐释运动为何如此有益，并强调体育活动在帮助我们过上更健康、更幸福的生活中所起的作用。 分析：主句结构：主语"It" + 谓语"brings" + 宾语"the nation" + 目的状语"to explain..." 宾语从句："why it's so good to move"作"explain"的宾语；现在分词短语："highlighting..."作伴随状语，补充说明主句动作；定语从句："that physical activity plays"修饰"the role"；介词短语："in helping us..."表示角色发挥的领域。 译文 英国国家健身日（National Fitness Day）是英国一年中最活跃的日子，来自不同年龄和背景的人们齐聚一堂，共同庆祝运动的乐趣。这一活动将全国人民凝聚在一起，阐释运动为何如此有益，并强调体育活动在帮助我们过上更健康、更幸福的生活中所起的作用。 缺乏运动已被列为导致疾病的主要原因之一。然而，根据英国运动协会的一份报告，英国成年人看电视的时间是锻炼时间的八倍。正因如此，国家健身日希望开启一场全国性的讨论，探讨体育活动对个人乃至整个社会的好处。 多运动有助于改善我们的身体健康，同时也有益于心理健康。国家健身日每年在欧洲体育周（European Week of Sport，每年9月23日至30日举行）期间举办。去年，从学校课堂到全国各地的职场，超过400万人在这一天积极参与运动。 2020年，数千家俱乐部、公园、体育中心和健身房将敞开大门，欢迎所有人参与运动。全英国的学校和社区也将通过举办各种活动和赛事来庆祝这一节日，激励全民动起来。当然，国家健身日不仅仅关乎一天的运动，而是倡导改变生活方式，以获得终身的益处。 Passage B（黑色星期五） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容按要求完成任务。 The fourth Friday in November is super special, even more exciting than summer holidays or birthdays. Why? Because it’s Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love. But what is Black Friday, and why is it so much fun? It began in the US on the Friday after American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November. The first people to use “Black Friday” were the Philadelphia (费城) police in the 1960s. On the day large numbers of people traveled there for Christmas shopping as well as an annual Army-Navy football game. The day was “black” because the police couldn’t take a day off after Thanksgiving, and instead had to work extra hard to control the crowds. It was in Philadelphia that stores first began to use this Friday as a good day for shopping, with some trying to call it “Big Friday”. But later the name “Black Friday” was widely used among people. In the end of the 1980s, it became an important shopping day across the US and, in time, around the world! While in the past, videos would show crowds of people running into shops and fighting for the best prices, a lot of the buying now takes place online. Many companies now even begin their sales long before Black Friday itself, starting as early as the beginning of November, meaning there’s no need to line up as people did before. Whether in stores or online, enjoy your Black Friday adventure to find great deals and have fun! Task 1: Fill in the chart according to the passage. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________             　 Task II: Answer the following questions. 6. When did “Black Friday” become an important shopping day across the US? ________________________________________________ 7. How many ways of enjoying Black Friday adventure are mentioned in the passage? ________________________________________________ 8. Do you prefer shopping in the stores to shopping online? Why? ________________________________________________ 重难点单词 音标 词性 中文释义 deals /diːlz/ n. 优惠，交易 annual /ˈænjuəl/ n. 每年的，年度的 crowds /kraʊdz/ adj. 人群 extra /ˈekstrə/ adv. 额外，特别 control /kənˈtrəʊl/ v. 控制 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）"Because it’s Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love." 译文：因为这是黑色星期五，是最繁忙的购物日之一，你可以在心仪的商品上找到惊人的优惠。 分析：主句结构："Because it’s Black Friday"（因为这是黑色星期五）——  原因状语从句。同位语："one of the busiest shopping days"（最繁忙的购物日之一）——  补充说明 Black Friday 的性质。定语从句："when you can find amazing deals on things you love"（在这天你可以找到心仪商品的超值优惠）——  when 引导的定语从句，修饰 "shopping days"。 例句 ① Halloween is a fun festival when people dress up in costumes.（万圣节是一个人们会装扮的节日。） 例句 ② This is the book that I recommended to you.（这就是我向你推荐的那本书。） 【中考考点】when 引导的定语从句（修饰时间名词）；同位语（解释说明前面的名词）。 译文 11月的第四个星期五格外特别，甚至比暑假或生日还要令人兴奋。为什么呢？因为这是黑色星期五，是最繁忙的购物日之一，你可以在心仪的商品上找到惊人的优惠。但黑色星期五究竟是什么，它为何如此有趣呢？ 它始于美国感恩节之后的那个周五，而感恩节通常是在11月的第四个星期四。最早使用“黑色星期五”这一说法的是费城警方，那是在20世纪60年代。当天有大量民众前往那里进行圣诞购物，同时还有一年一度的陆军-海军橄榄球比赛。之所以称之为“黑色”，是因为警方在感恩节之后无法休假，反而不得不更加卖力地控制人群。正是在费城，商家首次开始将这个周五作为促销的好日子，有些商家甚至尝试将其称为“大周五”。但后来，“黑色星期五”这一名称在民众中广为人知。到了20世纪80年代末，它已成为全美乃至全球重要的购物日。 过去，视频里常常展示的是人们涌进商店，竞相争取最优惠的价格的场景，但如今，许多购物活动是在线上进行的。许多公司甚至会在“黑色星期五”之前很久就开始促销，最早可能从11月初就开始了，这意味着人们不再需要像以前那样排队等待。 无论是在实体店还是在线购物，都能享受你的黑色星期五购物体验，找到超值优惠并乐在其中！ 话题写作佳句积累累 1.Public holidays are special days when people celebrate important events or traditions. (公共假日是人们庆祝重要事件或传统的特殊日子。) 2.These holidays help us remember our history and culture.(这些节日帮助我们铭记历史和文化。) 3.During public holidays, many people travel, visit family, or join festivals.(在公共假日期间，许多人会去旅行、探亲或参加庆祝活动。) 4.Some people prefer to relax at home, while others enjoy outdoor activities.(有些人喜欢在家休息，而另一些人则喜欢户外活动。) 5. My favorite public holiday is Spring Festival because I can get red envelopes and eat delicious food.(我最喜欢的公共假日是春节，因为我可以收红包，还能吃到美味的食物。) 6. National Day is exciting because there are fireworks and parades.(国庆节很令人兴奋，因为有烟花和游行。) 7. Public holidays give students and workers a break from their busy lives.(公共假日让学生和工作者从忙碌的生活中得到休息。) 8.They also bring families and friends together, making relationships stronger.(它们还能让家人和朋友团聚，增进感情。) 9.Different countries have different ways of celebrating public holidays.(不同国家有不同的公共假日庆祝方式。) 10.Bridges connect two places, and they show human cleverness. (桥梁连接两地，也展示了人类的智慧。) 11.For example, Americans celebrate Independence Day with barbecues, while Chinese people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by eating moon cakes.(例如，美国人用烧烤庆祝独立日，而中国人则通过吃月饼庆祝中秋节。) 12.Some people take trips during public holidays to explore new places.(有些人会在公共假日期间旅行，探索新的地方。) 13.People laugh, sing, and enjoy special meals with their loved ones.(人们欢笑、歌唱，并与亲人共享美食。) 14.On Dragon Boat Festival, people eat zongzi and watch boat races.(在端午节，人们吃粽子、观看龙舟比赛。) 15.Each country has unique festivals that show its culture and history.(每个国家都有独特的节日，展示其文化和历史。) 实战演练 真题示例 Passage1 （2024·四川巴中·中考真题） The Spring Festival has been gaining popularity among people around the world. It’s reported that it has become an international holiday since December 22, 2023. Actually, many other Chinese festivals and art forms are also popular. Each of them has its own features. On the one hand, they largely enrich our life with colorful forms. For example, people can admire the full moon and eat mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival; On the Dragon Boat Festival, people usually eat zongzi and watch boat races. Besides, Chinese clay art pieces and Chinese paintings bring us enjoyable experiences. On the other hand, behind all the festivals and art forms lie true meanings which are often about reunion, sharing joy, thanks, love and so on. It is because of the fantastic meanings that China has great cultures. And the cultures are becoming more and more popular around the world. As we all know, ▲ They help us understand where we come from, who we are, and what we thank for. So, what are we teenagers in China expected to do to inherit (继承), develop and spread our cultures? Of course, we should first learn more about the cultures in order to understand the true meanings better, which means we need build our cultural confidence firmly. What’s more, it’s necessary to join in activities that are good for spreading our cultures. Having a creative mind is also pretty important. Not only should we remember our traditions, but also we should seek (寻求) cultural exchanges and learn among cultures around the world. 1. Which festival has become an international holiday in the passage? A．The Spring Festival. B．The Dragon Boat Festival. C．The Mid-Autumn Festival. D．The Lantern Festival. 2. How many traditional festivals and art forms are mentioned in the passage? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 3. Which sentence is the most suitable for “ ________ ” in paragraph 2? A．cultures are quite important in a nation. B．the Spring Festival is a symbol of China. C．eating mooncakes and watching boat races are popular D．more and more people come to China to learn Chinese paintings. 4. Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．Culture is the only part of a nation. B．The Spring Festival has become popular for half a year. C．It is really important for us to build our cultural confidence. D．It’s unnecessary to seek cultural exchanges and learn among cultures. 5. What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．To inherit, develop and spread our cultures. B．To eat delicious food during the festivals. C．To join in activities during the festivals. D．To express thanks and love to our families. Passage2 （2024·四川自贡·中考真题） 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。 The Zigong Lantern Festival shows the wisdom and culture of people in Zigong. In 2008, the festival 1 (become) a national-level intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产). So far the Zigong lantern festival 2 (reach) many places in China and more than eighty 3 (country) around the world. Wan Songtao is 4 important leader of a lantern-making company in Zigong. He spent his every vacation 5 (learn) lantern-making from his father when he was a teenager. 6 (get) better at designing (设计), Wan studied fine art in college. One of the most important parts of making a large lantern is designing. “We used to design the lanterns all by ourselves,” said Wan. “ 7 (lucky), we can use AI for good ideas now.” Besides AI, other technologies are also very 8 (help). “The great success of Zigong lanterns comes 9 team effort,” said Wan. His favorite work The sundial in 2024 is the work of over 80 Zigong lantern makers as well as a group of engineers. It took them over 4,000 hours to make it 10 bring it to the park. 模拟演练 Passage 1 The Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in other parts of the world. The traditional holiday is the most important to Chinese both at home and abroad. The United Kingdom Celebrations for the Spring Festival in the UK started in 1980, with the first evening party held in 2002. Every New Year, people get together and have a lot of activities. They sing songs, dance to music, share photos with friends or enjoy films in a cinema. The United States The Spring Festival has become a key time for Chinese living or working in the US. They join in a large evening party to welcome the new year. It is a good chance for people to build a circle(圈子) of friends and feel that they are not alone because they share the same culture and values(价值观). Australia The Chinese New Year is welcomed with three weeks of celebrations across Australia. Many people come to Sydney’s Chinatown or Little Bourke in Melbourne. They enjoy fireworks, lion dances, dragon boat races and many other traditional activities. The celebrations are also a bridge towards better understanding between Chinese and non-Chinese. Singapore The family dinner on New Year’s Eve is an important tradition for Chinese whether they were born in Singapore or moved there from China. They place traditional food on a table as an act of remembering their past. Then the whole family enjoy their dinner together. They usually hold it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition. 1. When did the celebrations for the Spring Festival start in the UK? A．In 1980. B．In 2000. C．In 2002. D．In 2020. 2. At the Spring Festival, Chinese in the US join in a large evening party to ________. A．say hello to the new year B．tell others they are alone C．share different cultures D．remember the good old days 3. How long is the Chinese New Year welcomed across Australia? A．For two weeks. B．For three weeks. C．For four weeks. D．For three days. 4. Chinese in Australia enjoy the following activities except ________. A．fireworks B．lion dances C．trick or treat D．dragon boat races 5. In Singapore, Chinese families don’t hold the New Year dinner in a restaurant but at home because________. A．the restaurants are far away B．they were born in Singapore C．they want to keep Chinese tradition D．the food there is less delicious Passage 2（2023·河南·驻马店·一模） 根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 The Dragon Head-raising Festival China is a country with a long and rich history. 1 The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival）is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. It falls on March 14th this year. The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. 2 People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times. On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. 3 People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. 4 For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whiskers noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing 5 Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children’s hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year. A．The food was usually named after the dragon. B．Why is it called “dragon lifting its head”? C．It has many colorful holidays and festivals. D．Chinese people call themselves the “descendants（传人）of the dragon”. E．They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes. F． Even though many of the customs have faded away（消退）, the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights. Passage 3（2025·山东·青岛·模拟预测） . In the UK, Bonfire Night is the anniversary of a plan to kill the king in 1605. At that time, King James I treated Catholic people badly because they had a different religion from him. Life was very unfair and dangerous for Catholic people. A group of men were so unhappy about this that they decided to try to kill the king when he was inside the Parliament building on 5 November 1605. The men put lots of gunpowder under the Parliament building. One man, called Guy Fawkes, stayed with the gunpowder, ready to make it explode when the king arrived. But the king found out about the plan, and Guy Fawkes was caught. Later, he was executed. After Guy Fawkes was caught, everybody was allowed to have a big fire (a bonfire), to celebrate that the plan didn’t happen and the king didn’t die. And so, 5 November became Bonfire Night, and it’s celebrated every year. Lots of towns organise a big bonfire and a fireworks display. They build a very big fire, usually in a big, open park, and they make a model of a man that looks like Guy Fawkes. This model is called a “guy”. Then they put the guy on top of the fire. Lots of people go out in the evening to watch the fire and the fireworks. They can look amazing! There is also a special poem about Bonfire Night, which many children learn and say: Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. In the UK, it’s usually very cold in the evenings in November, so people like to eat hot food while they watch the bonfire and fireworks. Things like baked potatoes, sausages and burgers are very popular, as well as toffee apples—an apple on a stick, covered in sweet, sticky toffee. 1. Why were Catholic people treated badly? _____________________________________________ 2. Who was responsible for guarding the gunpowder under the Parliament building? _____________________________________________ 3. 选择正确的一项： What can we infer from the passage? A．Gunpowder were put on the wall of Parliament building. B．King James I was killed in the event. C．People put Guy Fawkes on top of the fire. D．Guy Fawkes was executed after being caught. 4. 根据短文内容，完成下面的思维导图，呈现你对文章的理解，每空1词。 1.________ 2.________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5.________ Passage 4 （2025·湖南·长沙·三模） 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。 The Miao Sisters’ Festival, which is a lively spring celebration, 1 (hold) by the Miao ethnic (民族的) group in China. It usually takes place 2 March or April. Young people actively join in to express friendship and happy feelings through special traditions. During the festival, girls wear bright handmade 3 (dress) with shining silver jewelry (珠宝). They 4 (careful) prepare “sister rice”—colorful glutinous (黏性的) rice with natural plants like leaves and flowers. This special food not only tastes sweet but also carries wishes for happiness. Of all the activities, 5 (exciting) part is the musical interaction. Boys and girls sing traditional songs to each other in the fields. When a boy admires a girl, he politely asks for 6 (she) sister rice basket. Interestingly, the girl hides symbolic things 7 (create) a fun guessing game! Community activities like dragon boat races and horse fighting competitions add excitement. These events strengthen unity among Miao villages. Recently, the festival 8 (attract) many tourists to Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. Visitors enjoy learning Miao dances and taking photos with locals in traditional costumes. 9 festival is more than just entertainment (娱乐). It protects Miao cultural traditions. Elders teach young people traditional skills like embroidery (刺绣) 10 silver jewelry-making. Through these customs, younger generations (一代) learn teamwork, creativity, and respect for nature. Passage 5 （2023·内蒙古包头·三模）Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also get special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were 1 that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. Kayla was excited about the news. She loved 1 . She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus 1 Kayla off, she ran into the house and told her mother happily, “Mom, I am excited about no school on Monday.” Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her 1 day of the week. She could enjoy playing video games all day. On Sunday, her friends 1 and they played basketball for several hours. Then it was Labor Day—the extra day off that Kayla was looking forward to. But her dad 1 Kayla early that morning. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. As Kayla wiped (擦) her eyes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad 1 . When she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents, “Are you 1 about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?” “ Yes, Kayla. It is.” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you 1 why Labor Day was celebrated in the first place.” At first, she was against the plan from the bottom of her heart, but she had no 1 . First, Kayla was arranged (安排) to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their dog a bath. It was a hard 1 and needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. So she slowly got down to the work with great unwillingness (不情愿). But things began to change as she was doing. 1 the dog, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles (气泡). In no time, she got the work done with great 1 . When they finished all the work, Kayla enjoyed 1 in her tree house, drinking the lemonade. “Does the meaningful Labor Day make the lemonade taste even more 1 ?” Kayla thought. 1.A．reminded B．advised C．replied 2.A．Mondays B．friends C．breaks 3.A．kicked B．dropped C．threw 4.A．valuable B．busy C．favorite 5.A．came over B．went out C．hung out 6.A．cheered up B．woke up C．picked up 7.A．holiday B．dream C．decision 8.A．serious B．worried C．mad 9.A．understand B．mark C．explain 10.A．power B．way C．choice 11.A．game B．work C．task 12.A．Dressing B．Brushing C．Walking 13.A．pride B．efforts C．pleasure 14.A．lying B．relaxing C．living 15.A．terrible B．comfortable C．wonderful 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Module 2 Public holidays公共假期 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 234 本文主要介绍了英国国家健身日（National Fitness Day）的设立背景、目的、活动形式及其社会意义。 PassageB 任务型阅读多任务混合 说明文 285 本文主要介绍了黑色星期五的历史和人们购物情况。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 266 本文作者主要想告诉我们要继承、发展和传播我们的文化。 Passage2 语法填空 说明文 194 本文主要介绍了自贡元宵节的影响以及现代科技对设计灯笼的影响。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 268 本文主要介绍了世界各地是如何欢度春节。 Passage2 六选五 说明文 314 本文主要介绍了中国传统节日--二月龙抬头的节日习俗。 Passage3 任务型阅读 多任务混合 记叙文 314 本文讲述了英国“篝火之夜”的起源。1605年天主教徒因宗教迫害策划火药阴谋刺杀国王詹姆斯一世，主谋Guy Fawkes被捕处决，后衍变为每年11月5日点燃火、燃放烟花的传统节日。 Passage4 语法填空 说明文 237 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国苗族姐妹节的庆祝活动及其文化意义。 Passage5 完形填空 记叙文 391 本文主要讲述了凯拉本以为劳动节这天会很轻松，没想到父母把她早早叫起床做事，一开始她并不情愿，但在劳动的过程中渐渐体会到劳动的快乐。 时文阅读 话题谚语小知识 · A holiday is like love - anticipated with pleasure, experienced with discomfort, remembered with nostalgia.–Helen Rowland 假期如爱情：期待时甜蜜，经历时折腾，回忆时怀念。——海伦·罗兰 · Valentine's Day is the poet's holiday. –Edna St. Vincent Millay 情人节是诗人的节日。——埃德娜·圣文森特·米莱 · April Fool's Day is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.–Mark Twain 愚人节这天，我们被提醒另外364天是什么样子。——马克·吐温 · New Year's Day is every man's birthday.–Charles Lamb 元旦是每个人的生日。——查尔斯·兰姆 · Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.–Amy Poehler 感恩节是重新投入感恩与给予的好日子。——艾米·波勒 · Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day.–John Williams 劳动节是光荣的节日，因为第二天你的孩子就要返校了。——约翰·威廉斯 · A holiday is an opportunity to journey within.–Pradeepa Pandiyan 假期是向内探索的契机。——普拉迪普 · Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.–Lindsay Lohan 万圣节是一年中女孩们可以尽情装扮而无人指责的夜晚。——林赛·罗韩 · Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.– Janet Evanovich 复活节象征着希望、重生与新生命。——珍妮特·伊万诺维奇 · Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.– Martin Luther King Jr. 自由从来不是压迫者自愿给予的，必须由被压迫者争取。——马丁·路德·金 时文阅读 Passage A（英国国家健身日） National Fitness Day is the most active day of the year in the UK, when people of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate the fun of fitness. It brings the nation together to explain why it's so good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier and happier lives. Physical inactivity has been listed as a leading cause of illnesses. However, according to a report by ukactive, adults in the UK spend eight times longer watching TV than exercising. That's why National Fitness Day wants to open a national conversation about the advantages of physical activity, both to the individual and to society as a whole. Being more active helps improve our physical health. It is also good for our mental health. Held yearly during the European Week of Sport (taking place every year from September 23 to September 30), National Fitness Day made more than four million people active on the day last year, from school classes to workplaces across the UK. In 2020, thousands of clubs, parks, sports centers and gyms will open their doors to welcome everyone to get active. Across the UK, schools and communities will also celebrate the day by holding their own events and activities to get the nation moving. Of course, National Fitness Day isn't just about one day. It's about changing your lifestyle for a lifetime of advantages. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。 1. National Fitness Day is held to ask people to _________. A．do more physical activity B．live happy and healthy lives C．spend less time watching TV D．communicate with each other 2. Which question does the second paragraph try to answer? A．How can people keep healthy? B．Why is National Fitness Day important? C．What are the advantages of physical activity? D．How long do people spend exercising every day? 3. What does the underlined word “mental" probably mean in Chinese？ A．身体的 B．心理的 C．口腔的 D．血管的 4. National Fitness Day in the UK takes place in _________ every year. A．November B．October C．September D．August 5. How will people probably celebrate 2020 National Fitness Day? A．By visiting art museums. B．By listening to soft music. C．By reading books on health. D．By going to sports clubs. 重难点单词 音标 词性 中文释义 inactivity /ˌɪn.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ n. 不活动，静止；懒散 ukactive /juːˈkeɪ.tɪv/ n. 英国运动协会 mental /ˈmen.təl/ adj. 心理的；精神的 annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ adv. 每年，一年一次 highlight /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ v. 强调，突出 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）It brings the nation together to explain why it's so good to move, highlighting the role that physical activity plays in helping us lead healthier and happier lives. 译文：这一活动将全国人民凝聚在一起，阐释运动为何如此有益，并强调体育活动在帮助我们过上更健康、更幸福的生活中所起的作用。 分析：主句结构：主语"It" + 谓语"brings" + 宾语"the nation" + 目的状语"to explain..." 宾语从句："why it's so good to move"作"explain"的宾语；现在分词短语："highlighting..."作伴随状语，补充说明主句动作；定语从句："that physical activity plays"修饰"the role"；介词短语："in helping us..."表示角色发挥的领域。 【答案与解析】 【参考答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文（或宣传性文章），主要介绍了英国国家健身日（National Fitness Day）的设立背景、目的、活动形式及其社会意义。 1. 文章第一段提到National Fitness Day的目的是让人们聚集在一起，庆祝运动的乐趣，强调体育活动对健康快乐生活的作用。第二段进一步说明，由于英国人缺乏运动，这一节日旨在开启关于体育活动益处的全国性讨论。因此，主要目的是鼓励人们多进行体育活动。故选 A。 2. 第二段提到缺乏运动是导致疾病的主要原因之一，而英国人看电视的时间远多于运动时间，因此National Fitness Day的重要性在于推动人们讨论运动的益处。这一段主要解释了这一节日的重要性。故选B。 3. 根据上下文，“mental health”与“physical health”并列，指的是“心理健康”，因此“mental”意为“心理的”。故选B。 4. 第三段提到National Fitness Day在European Week of Sport期间举行，而European Week of Sport的时间是每年的9月23日至30日，因此这一节日在9月举行。故选C。 5. 最后一段提到，2020年National Fitness Day期间，许多俱乐部、公园、体育中心和健身房将开放，欢迎人们参与运动。因此，人们可能会通过去体育俱乐部来庆祝这一节日。故选D。 译文 英国国家健身日（National Fitness Day）是英国一年中最活跃的日子，来自不同年龄和背景的人们齐聚一堂，共同庆祝运动的乐趣。这一活动将全国人民凝聚在一起，阐释运动为何如此有益，并强调体育活动在帮助我们过上更健康、更幸福的生活中所起的作用。 缺乏运动已被列为导致疾病的主要原因之一。然而，根据英国运动协会的一份报告，英国成年人看电视的时间是锻炼时间的八倍。正因如此，国家健身日希望开启一场全国性的讨论，探讨体育活动对个人乃至整个社会的好处。 多运动有助于改善我们的身体健康，同时也有益于心理健康。国家健身日每年在欧洲体育周（European Week of Sport，每年9月23日至30日举行）期间举办。去年，从学校课堂到全国各地的职场，超过400万人在这一天积极参与运动。 2020年，数千家俱乐部、公园、体育中心和健身房将敞开大门，欢迎所有人参与运动。全英国的学校和社区也将通过举办各种活动和赛事来庆祝这一节日，激励全民动起来。当然，国家健身日不仅仅关乎一天的运动，而是倡导改变生活方式，以获得终身的益处。 Passage B（黑色星期五） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容按要求完成任务。 The fourth Friday in November is super special, even more exciting than summer holidays or birthdays. Why? Because it’s Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love. But what is Black Friday, and why is it so much fun? It began in the US on the Friday after American Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November. The first people to use “Black Friday” were the Philadelphia (费城) police in the 1960s. On the day large numbers of people traveled there for Christmas shopping as well as an annual Army-Navy football game. The day was “black” because the police couldn’t take a day off after Thanksgiving, and instead had to work extra hard to control the crowds. It was in Philadelphia that stores first began to use this Friday as a good day for shopping, with some trying to call it “Big Friday”. But later the name “Black Friday” was widely used among people. In the end of the 1980s, it became an important shopping day across the US and, in time, around the world! While in the past, videos would show crowds of people running into shops and fighting for the best prices, a lot of the buying now takes place online. Many companies now even begin their sales long before Black Friday itself, starting as early as the beginning of November, meaning there’s no need to line up as people did before. Whether in stores or online, enjoy your Black Friday adventure to find great deals and have fun! Task 1: Fill in the chart according to the passage. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words. 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________             　 Task II: Answer the following questions. 6. When did “Black Friday” become an important shopping day across the US? ________________________________________________ 7. How many ways of enjoying Black Friday adventure are mentioned in the passage? ________________________________________________ 8. Do you prefer shopping in the stores to shopping online? Why? ________________________________________________ 重难点单词 音标 词性 中文释义 deals /diːlz/ n. 优惠，交易 annual /ˈænjuəl/ n. 每年的，年度的 crowds /kraʊdz/ adj. 人群 extra /ˈekstrə/ adv. 额外，特别 control /kənˈtrəʊl/ v. 控制 长难句解析 原句：（第一段第二句）"Because it’s Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love." 译文：因为这是黑色星期五，是最繁忙的购物日之一，你可以在心仪的商品上找到惊人的优惠。 分析：主句结构："Because it’s Black Friday"（因为这是黑色星期五）——  原因状语从句。同位语："one of the busiest shopping days"（最繁忙的购物日之一）——  补充说明 Black Friday 的性质。定语从句："when you can find amazing deals on things you love"（在这天你可以找到心仪商品的超值优惠）——  when 引导的定语从句，修饰 "shopping days"。 例句 ① Halloween is a fun festival when people dress up in costumes.（万圣节是一个人们会装扮的节日。） 例句 ② This is the book that I recommended to you.（这就是我向你推荐的那本书。） 【中考考点】when 引导的定语从句（修饰时间名词）；同位语（解释说明前面的名词）。 【答案与解析】1. November 2. amazing deals 3. police 4. control the crowds 5. line up 6. In the end of the 1980s 7. Two. 8. I prefer shopping online because it is convenient. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了黑色星期五的历史和人们购物情况。 1. 根据第一段 "The fourth Friday in November is super special, even more exciting than summer holidays or birthdays. Why?! Because it's Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love.” 可知，黑色星期五在11月的第四个周五。故填November， 2. 根据第一段 "Because it's Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days when you can find amazing deals on things you love.”可知，人们可以在这一天淘到心仪的商品，并享受惊人的优惠。故填amazing deals。 3. 根据第二段 “The first people to use 'Black Friday' were the Philadelphia police in the 1960s.”可知，第一批使用“黑色星期五”的人是20世纪60年代的费城警察。故填police。 4. 根据第二段 "The day was 'black’ because the police couldn't take a day off after Thanksgiving, and instead had to work extra hard to control the crowds.”可知，警察不得不格外努力工作来控制人群。故填control the crowds。 5. 根据第三段 "Many companies now even begin their sales long before Black Friday itself, starting as early as the beginning of November, meaning there's no need to line up as people did before.”可知，商店开始提前销售，人们不需要排队。故填line up。 6. 根据第二段 “In the end of the 1980s, it became an important shopping day across the Us and, in time, around the world!”可知，在20世纪80年代晚期，黑色星期五在美国变成一个重要的购物日。故填In the end of the 1980s。 7. 根据最后一段 "Whether in stores or online, enjoy your Black Friday adventure to find great deals and have fun!”可知，文中提到“找到超值优惠”和“享受乐趣”这两种方式来尽情享受“黑色星期五”。故填Two。 8. 开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填l prefer shopping online because it is convenient。 译文 11月的第四个星期五格外特别，甚至比暑假或生日还要令人兴奋。为什么呢？因为这是黑色星期五，是最繁忙的购物日之一，你可以在心仪的商品上找到惊人的优惠。但黑色星期五究竟是什么，它为何如此有趣呢？ 它始于美国感恩节之后的那个周五，而感恩节通常是在11月的第四个星期四。最早使用“黑色星期五”这一说法的是费城警方，那是在20世纪60年代。当天有大量民众前往那里进行圣诞购物，同时还有一年一度的陆军-海军橄榄球比赛。之所以称之为“黑色”，是因为警方在感恩节之后无法休假，反而不得不更加卖力地控制人群。正是在费城，商家首次开始将这个周五作为促销的好日子，有些商家甚至尝试将其称为“大周五”。但后来，“黑色星期五”这一名称在民众中广为人知。到了20世纪80年代末，它已成为全美乃至全球重要的购物日。 过去，视频里常常展示的是人们涌进商店，竞相争取最优惠的价格的场景，但如今，许多购物活动是在线上进行的。许多公司甚至会在“黑色星期五”之前很久就开始促销，最早可能从11月初就开始了，这意味着人们不再需要像以前那样排队等待。 无论是在实体店还是在线购物，都能享受你的黑色星期五购物体验，找到超值优惠并乐在其中！ 话题写作佳句积累累 1.Public holidays are special days when people celebrate important events or traditions. (公共假日是人们庆祝重要事件或传统的特殊日子。) 2.These holidays help us remember our history and culture.(这些节日帮助我们铭记历史和文化。) 3.During public holidays, many people travel, visit family, or join festivals.(在公共假日期间，许多人会去旅行、探亲或参加庆祝活动。) 4.Some people prefer to relax at home, while others enjoy outdoor activities.(有些人喜欢在家休息，而另一些人则喜欢户外活动。) 5. My favorite public holiday is Spring Festival because I can get red envelopes and eat delicious food.(我最喜欢的公共假日是春节，因为我可以收红包，还能吃到美味的食物。) 6. National Day is exciting because there are fireworks and parades.(国庆节很令人兴奋，因为有烟花和游行。) 7. Public holidays give students and workers a break from their busy lives.(公共假日让学生和工作者从忙碌的生活中得到休息。) 8.They also bring families and friends together, making relationships stronger.(它们还能让家人和朋友团聚，增进感情。) 9.Different countries have different ways of celebrating public holidays.(不同国家有不同的公共假日庆祝方式。) 10.Bridges connect two places, and they show human cleverness. (桥梁连接两地，也展示了人类的智慧。) 11.For example, Americans celebrate Independence Day with barbecues, while Chinese people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by eating moon cakes.(例如，美国人用烧烤庆祝独立日，而中国人则通过吃月饼庆祝中秋节。) 12.Some people take trips during public holidays to explore new places.(有些人会在公共假日期间旅行，探索新的地方。) 13.People laugh, sing, and enjoy special meals with their loved ones.(人们欢笑、歌唱，并与亲人共享美食。) 14.On Dragon Boat Festival, people eat zongzi and watch boat races.(在端午节，人们吃粽子、观看龙舟比赛。) 15.Each country has unique festivals that show its culture and history.(每个国家都有独特的节日，展示其文化和历史。) 实战演练 真题示例 Passage1 （2024·四川巴中·中考真题） The Spring Festival has been gaining popularity among people around the world. It’s reported that it has become an international holiday since December 22, 2023. Actually, many other Chinese festivals and art forms are also popular. Each of them has its own features. On the one hand, they largely enrich our life with colorful forms. For example, people can admire the full moon and eat mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival; On the Dragon Boat Festival, people usually eat zongzi and watch boat races. Besides, Chinese clay art pieces and Chinese paintings bring us enjoyable experiences. On the other hand, behind all the festivals and art forms lie true meanings which are often about reunion, sharing joy, thanks, love and so on. It is because of the fantastic meanings that China has great cultures. And the cultures are becoming more and more popular around the world. As we all know, ▲ They help us understand where we come from, who we are, and what we thank for. So, what are we teenagers in China expected to do to inherit (继承), develop and spread our cultures? Of course, we should first learn more about the cultures in order to understand the true meanings better, which means we need build our cultural confidence firmly. What’s more, it’s necessary to join in activities that are good for spreading our cultures. Having a creative mind is also pretty important. Not only should we remember our traditions, but also we should seek (寻求) cultural exchanges and learn among cultures around the world. 1. Which festival has become an international holiday in the passage? A．The Spring Festival. B．The Dragon Boat Festival. C．The Mid-Autumn Festival. D．The Lantern Festival. 2. How many traditional festivals and art forms are mentioned in the passage? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 3. Which sentence is the most suitable for “ ________ ” in paragraph 2? A．cultures are quite important in a nation. B．the Spring Festival is a symbol of China. C．eating mooncakes and watching boat races are popular D．more and more people come to China to learn Chinese paintings. 4. Which of the following is True according to the passage? A．Culture is the only part of a nation. B．The Spring Festival has become popular for half a year. C．It is really important for us to build our cultural confidence. D．It’s unnecessary to seek cultural exchanges and learn among cultures. 5. What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．To inherit, develop and spread our cultures. B．To eat delicious food during the festivals. C．To join in activities during the festivals. D．To express thanks and love to our families. 【参考答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4.C 5.A 【导语】本文作者主要想告诉我们要继承、发展和传播我们的文化。 1. 细节理解题。根据 "he Spring Festival has been gaining popularity among people around the world. lt's reported that ithas become an international holiday since December 22,2023.”可知，春节已经成为国际节日。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“the Spring Festival”、“the Mid-Autumn Festival”、“the Dragon Boat Festival"以及“Chinese clay art pieces and Chinese paintings”可知，共提到了3个传统节日和2个艺术形式。故选D。 3. 推理判断题。根据 "On the other hand, behind all the festivals and art forms lie true meanings which are often about reunion, sharing joy, thanks, love and so on. lt is because of the fantastic meanings that China has great cultures.And the cultures are becoming more and more popular around the world”可知，在所有节日和艺术形式的背后，隐藏着真正的意义，这些意义往往是关于团聚、分享快乐、感谢、爱等。正是因为这些奇妙的意义，中国才有伟大的文化。这些文化在世界各地越来越受欢迎。由此可见，文化在一个国家中非常重要。故选A。 4. 细节理解题。根据“we need build our cultural confidence firmly”可知，建立文化自信非常重要。故选C。 5. 主旨大意题。根据 "So, what are we teenagers in China expected to do to inherit (继承), develop and spread ourcultures?”可知，作者主要想告诉我们要继承、发展和传播我们的文化。故选A。 Passage2 （2024·四川自贡·中考真题） 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。 The Zigong Lantern Festival shows the wisdom and culture of people in Zigong. In 2008, the festival 1 (become) a national-level intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产). So far the Zigong lantern festival 2 (reach) many places in China and more than eighty 3 (country) around the world. Wan Songtao is 4 important leader of a lantern-making company in Zigong. He spent his every vacation 5 (learn) lantern-making from his father when he was a teenager. 6 (get) better at designing (设计), Wan studied fine art in college. One of the most important parts of making a large lantern is designing. “We used to design the lanterns all by ourselves,” said Wan. “ 7 (lucky), we can use AI for good ideas now.” Besides AI, other technologies are also very 8 (help). “The great success of Zigong lanterns comes 9 team effort,” said Wan. His favorite work The sundial in 2024 is the work of over 80 Zigong lantern makers as well as a group of engineers. It took them over 4,000 hours to make it 10 bring it to the park. 【参考答案】1. became 2. has reached 3. countries 4.an 5.learning 6.To get 7.Luckily 8.helpful 9. from 10.and 【导语】本文主要介绍了自贡元宵节的影响以及现代科技对设计灯笼的影响。 1. 句意: 2008年，该节日被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。根据“2008”可知，此处是一般过去时，动词用过去式，故填became。 2. 句意:到目前为止，自贡元宵节已经传到了中国许多地方和世界上80多个国家。根据So far可知，此处用现在完成时have/has done的结构，主语是单数形式，助动词用has，故填has reached. 3. 句意:到目前为止，自贡元宵节已经传到了中国许多地方和世界上80多个国家。根据"more than eighty”可知，此空应填复数形式，故填countries。 4. 句意:万松涛是自贡一家灯笼制作公司的重要领导。此处表示泛指，且important是以元音音素开头的，故填an。 5. 句意:十几岁的时候，他每个假期都跟着父亲学习制作灯笼。spend time doing sth“花费时间做某事”动名词作宾语，故填learning。 6. 句意:为了更好地设计，他在大学学习美术。根据 "better at designing (设计), Wan studied fine art in college.”可知，在大学学习美术是为了更好地设计，用动词不定式作目的状语，故填To get。 7. 句意:幸运的是，我们现在可以用人工智能来想出好主意。此空位于开头，且空格后有逗号隔开，应填副词作状语。根据"we can use Al for good ideas now.”可知，现在可以用人工智能来想出好主意，这是一件幸运的事，故填Luckily。 8. 句意:除了人工智能，其他技术也很有帮助。are后接形容词作表语，helpful“有帮助的”符合，故填helpful 9. 句意:自贡灯笼的巨大成功来自于团队的努力。根据“The great success of Zigong lanterns comes..team effort”可知，成功来自于团队的努力，come from“来自”，故填from。 10. 句意:他们花了4000多个小时制作并把它带到公园。空格前后是并列关系，用and连接，故填and。 模拟演练 Passage 1 The Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in other parts of the world. The traditional holiday is the most important to Chinese both at home and abroad. The United Kingdom Celebrations for the Spring Festival in the UK started in 1980, with the first evening party held in 2002. Every New Year, people get together and have a lot of activities. They sing songs, dance to music, share photos with friends or enjoy films in a cinema. The United States The Spring Festival has become a key time for Chinese living or working in the US. They join in a large evening party to welcome the new year. It is a good chance for people to build a circle(圈子) of friends and feel that they are not alone because they share the same culture and values(价值观). Australia The Chinese New Year is welcomed with three weeks of celebrations across Australia. Many people come to Sydney’s Chinatown or Little Bourke in Melbourne. They enjoy fireworks, lion dances, dragon boat races and many other traditional activities. The celebrations are also a bridge towards better understanding between Chinese and non-Chinese. Singapore The family dinner on New Year’s Eve is an important tradition for Chinese whether they were born in Singapore or moved there from China. They place traditional food on a table as an act of remembering their past. Then the whole family enjoy their dinner together. They usually hold it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition. 1. When did the celebrations for the Spring Festival start in the UK? A．In 1980. B．In 2000. C．In 2002. D．In 2020. 2. At the Spring Festival, Chinese in the US join in a large evening party to ________. A．say hello to the new year B．tell others they are alone C．share different cultures D．remember the good old days 3. How long is the Chinese New Year welcomed across Australia? A．For two weeks. B．For three weeks. C．For four weeks. D．For three days. 4. Chinese in Australia enjoy the following activities except ________. A．fireworks B．lion dances C．trick or treat D．dragon boat races 5. In Singapore, Chinese families don’t hold the New Year dinner in a restaurant but at home because________. A．the restaurants are far away B．they were born in Singapore C．they want to keep Chinese tradition D．the food there is less delicious 【参考答案】1.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地是如何欢度春节。 1. 细节理解题，根据第一个表格"Celebrations for the Spring Festival in the UK started in1980”可知，英国于1980年开始庆祝春节。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二个表格 "They join in a large evening party to welcome the new year”可知，人们参加大型晚会来迎接新年。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三个表格 “The Chinese New Year is welcomed with three weeks of celebrations across Australia.”可知，澳大利亚各地将举行为期三周的庆祝活动来迎接中国新年。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据第三个表格"They enjoy fireworks, lion dances, dragon boat races and many other traditional activities.”可知，他们欣赏烟花、舞狮、龙舟比赛。故选C。 5. 细节理解题，根据第四个表格 “They usually hold it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition.”可知，他们通常在家里举行，因为在餐馆举行会失去传统的意义，所以他们想保持传统的习俗。故选C。 Passage 2（2023·河南·驻马店·一模） 根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 The Dragon Head-raising Festival China is a country with a long and rich history. 1 The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival）is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. It falls on March 14th this year. The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. 2 People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times. On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. 3 People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. 4 For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whiskers noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing 5 Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children’s hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year. A．The food was usually named after the dragon. B．Why is it called “dragon lifting its head”? C．It has many colorful holidays and festivals. D．Chinese people call themselves the “descendants（传人）of the dragon”. E．They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes. F． Even though many of the customs have faded away（消退）, the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights. 【参考答案】1. C 2.D 3. E 4. A 5.F 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统节日--二月龙抬头的节日习俗。 1. 根据 “The Double Second Festival (the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival)is one of them”可知，中国有许多传统的节日，龙抬头就是其中之一，C选项“它有许多丰富多彩的假期和节日”符合语境，故选C。 2. 根据 “Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in china”可知，此处应介绍中国人和龙文化之间的内容，D选项“中国人称自己为“龙的传人”符合语境，故选D. 3. 根据“On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen.”可知，此处应解释人们为什么在这一天把灰放在厨房里，E选项“他们认为龙可以在灰烬的帮助下被引进他们的房子”符合语境，故选E。 4. 根据 “On the special day, people ate special food”可知，此处应介绍与食物有关的内容，A选项“这种食物通常以龙的名字命名”符合语境，故选A。 5. 根据 “Today people rush to have their hair cut”可知，此处应介绍与理发有关的内容，F选项“尽管许多传统习俗已经消失，但剪头发的传统却达到了新的高度”符合语境，故选F。 Passage 3（2025·山东·青岛·模拟预测） . In the UK, Bonfire Night is the anniversary of a plan to kill the king in 1605. At that time, King James I treated Catholic people badly because they had a different religion from him. Life was very unfair and dangerous for Catholic people. A group of men were so unhappy about this that they decided to try to kill the king when he was inside the Parliament building on 5 November 1605. The men put lots of gunpowder under the Parliament building. One man, called Guy Fawkes, stayed with the gunpowder, ready to make it explode when the king arrived. But the king found out about the plan, and Guy Fawkes was caught. Later, he was executed. After Guy Fawkes was caught, everybody was allowed to have a big fire (a bonfire), to celebrate that the plan didn’t happen and the king didn’t die. And so, 5 November became Bonfire Night, and it’s celebrated every year. Lots of towns organise a big bonfire and a fireworks display. They build a very big fire, usually in a big, open park, and they make a model of a man that looks like Guy Fawkes. This model is called a “guy”. Then they put the guy on top of the fire. Lots of people go out in the evening to watch the fire and the fireworks. They can look amazing! There is also a special poem about Bonfire Night, which many children learn and say: Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. In the UK, it’s usually very cold in the evenings in November, so people like to eat hot food while they watch the bonfire and fireworks. Things like baked potatoes, sausages and burgers are very popular, as well as toffee apples—an apple on a stick, covered in sweet, sticky toffee. 1. Why were Catholic people treated badly? _____________________________________________ 2. Who was responsible for guarding the gunpowder under the Parliament building? _____________________________________________ 3. 选择正确的一项： What can we infer from the passage? A．Gunpowder were put on the wall of Parliament building. B．King James I was killed in the event. C．People put Guy Fawkes on top of the fire. D．Guy Fawkes was executed after being caught. 4. 根据短文内容，完成下面的思维导图，呈现你对文章的理解，每空1词。 1.________ 2.________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5.________ 【参考答案】1. Because they had a different religion from him. 2. Guy Fawkes 3.D 4. November; Who ; fireworks; top; Popular 【导语】本文讲述了英国“篝火之夜”的起源--1605年天主教徒因宗教迫害策划火药阴谋刺杀国王詹姆斯一世，主谋Guy Fawkes被捕处决，后衍变为每年11月5日点燃火、燃放烟花的传统节日。 1.根据 "King James l treated Catholic people badly because they had a different religion from him”可知，天主教徒因与国王宗教信仰不同而受到迫害。故填Because they had a different religion from him. 2.根据 "One man, called Guy Fawkes, stayed with the gun powder”可知，Guy Fawkes负责看守火药。故填Guy Fawkes。 3.根据 "But the king found out about the plan, and Guy Fawkes was caught. Later, he was executed,"” 可知,Guy Fawkes被捕后被处决。故选D。 4.根据“on 5 November 1605.”可知，时间是1605年11月。故填November。根据“Guy Fawkes”可知，他是人物，用疑问词who。故填Who。根据 “Lots of towns organise a big bonfire and a fireworks display”可知，指的是烟花表演。故填fireworks。根据“Then they put the guy on top of the fire.”可知，是放在在火上。故填top。根据 "Things like baked potatoes, sausages and burgers are very popular, as well as toffee apples-an apple on a stick, covered in sweet, sticky toffee.”可知，介绍的是受欢迎的食物。故填Popular。 Passage 4 （2025·湖南·长沙·三模） 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。 The Miao Sisters’ Festival, which is a lively spring celebration, 1 (hold) by the Miao ethnic (民族的) group in China. It usually takes place 2 March or April. Young people actively join in to express friendship and happy feelings through special traditions. During the festival, girls wear bright handmade 3 (dress) with shining silver jewelry (珠宝). They 4 (careful) prepare “sister rice”—colorful glutinous (黏性的) rice with natural plants like leaves and flowers. This special food not only tastes sweet but also carries wishes for happiness. Of all the activities, 5 (exciting) part is the musical interaction. Boys and girls sing traditional songs to each other in the fields. When a boy admires a girl, he politely asks for 6 (she) sister rice basket. Interestingly, the girl hides symbolic things 7 (create) a fun guessing game! Community activities like dragon boat races and horse fighting competitions add excitement. These events strengthen unity among Miao villages. Recently, the festival 8 (attract) many tourists to Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. Visitors enjoy learning Miao dances and taking photos with locals in traditional costumes. 9 festival is more than just entertainment (娱乐). It protects Miao cultural traditions. Elders teach young people traditional skills like embroidery (刺绣) 10 silver jewelry-making. Through these customs, younger generations (一代) learn teamwork, creativity, and respect for nature. 【参考答案】1. is held 2.in 3. dresses 4.carefully 5.the most exciting 6.her 7.to create 8. has attracted 9.The 10. and 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国苗族姐妹节的庆祝活动及其文化意义。 1.句意:苗族姐妹节是由中国苗族举办的一个热闹的春节庆祝活动。主语The Miao Sisters' Festival与动词hold之间是被动关系，且描述客观事实用一般现在时，故用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是三单，be动词是is，hold的过去分词是held。故填is held。 2.句意:它通常在三月或四月举行。表示在某个月份用介词in。故填in。 3.句意:在节日期间，女孩们穿着明亮的手工服装，戴着闪闪发光的银饰。此处应用复数形式表示多个。故填dresses。 4.句意:他们精心准备“姐妹米”-一五颜六色的糯米，里面有叶子和花等天然植物。修饰动词prepare用副词形式。故填carefully。 5.句意:在所有的活动中，最激动人心的部分是音乐互动。根据范围"Of all the activities”可知用最高级。故填the most exciting, Head-Raising Day the second day of the second lunar month.”可知，这是具体的时间，用介词on。故填on。 6.句意:当一个男孩爱慕一个女孩时，他会礼貌地向她姐姐要米篮。修饰名词basket用形容词性物主代词。故填her. 7.句意:有趣的是，这个女孩隐藏了象征性的东西来创造一个有趣的猜谜游戏!此处应用不定式表目的。故填to create。 8.句意:最近，这个节日吸引了许多游客到贵州和云南。由"Recently”可知现在完成时，主要是三单，助动词用has，attract的过去分词是attracted。故填has attracted. 9.句意:这个节日不仅仅是娱乐。特指前文提到的节日，用定冠词。故填The。 10.句意:长者会教年轻人传统技艺，如刺绣和银饰制作。and连接两个并列名词。故填and。 Passage 5 （2023·内蒙古包头·三模）Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also get special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were 1 that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. Kayla was excited about the news. She loved 1 . She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus 1 Kayla off, she ran into the house and told her mother happily, “Mom, I am excited about no school on Monday.” Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her 1 day of the week. She could enjoy playing video games all day. On Sunday, her friends 1 and they played basketball for several hours. Then it was Labor Day—the extra day off that Kayla was looking forward to. But her dad 1 Kayla early that morning. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. As Kayla wiped (擦) her eyes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad 1 . When she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents, “Are you 1 about working today? Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?” “ Yes, Kayla. It is.” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you 1 why Labor Day was celebrated in the first place.” At first, she was against the plan from the bottom of her heart, but she had no 1 . First, Kayla was arranged (安排) to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their dog a bath. It was a hard 1 and needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. So she slowly got down to the work with great unwillingness (不情愿). But things began to change as she was doing. 1 the dog, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles (气泡). In no time, she got the work done with great 1 . When they finished all the work, Kayla enjoyed 1 in her tree house, drinking the lemonade. “Does the meaningful Labor Day make the lemonade taste even more 1 ?” Kayla thought. 1.A．reminded B．advised C．replied 2.A．Mondays B．friends C．breaks 3.A．kicked B．dropped C．threw 4.A．valuable B．busy C．favorite 5.A．came over B．went out C．hung out 6.A．cheered up B．woke up C．picked up 7.A．holiday B．dream C．decision 8.A．serious B．worried C．mad 9.A．understand B．mark C．explain 10.A．power B．way C．choice 11.A．game B．work C．task 12.A．Dressing B．Brushing C．Walking 13.A．pride B．efforts C．pleasure 14.A．lying B．relaxing C．living 15.A．terrible B．comfortable C．wonderful 【参考答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4.C 5.A 6.B 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. C 12.B 13.C 14. B 15. C 【导语】本文主要讲述了凯拉本以为劳动节这天会很轻松，没想到父母把她早早叫起床做事，一开始她并不情愿，但在劳动的过程中渐渐体会到劳动的快乐。 1. 句意:当最后的铃声响起时，学生被提醒周---劳动节不上学。reminded提醒;advised建议;replied回复。根据“Kayla was excited about the news.”可知，凯拉对此消息很兴奋，故可推测是被提醒厝是劳动节。故选A。 2. 句意:她喜欢休息。Mondays周一;friends朋友们;breaks休息。根据“there was no school on Monday”可知，凯拉得知周一不上学会休息很兴奋，故可推测她喜欢休息。故选C。 3. 句意:当凯拉从校车下来时，她跑进家里并开心得跟妈妈说:“妈妈，我们周一不上学，我太兴奋了。”kicked踢;dropped掉下，降落;threw扔。根据“drop sb. off让某人下车”可知，此处应是凯拉下了校车。故选B。 4. 句意:周六是她一周中最喜欢的一天。valuable珍贵的;busy忙碌的;favorite最喜欢的。根据 "She could enjoy playing video games all day:”可知，此处讲了她最喜欢周六的原因。故选C。 5. 句意:在周末，她的朋友们过来拜访，他们一起打了几个小时的篮球。came over顺便拜访;went out出去;hung out闲逛。根据" they played basketball for several hours”可知，她的朋友过来拜访凯拉并一起打篮球。故选A。 6. 句意:但是她爸爸那天早上很早就把她叫醒了。cheered up使...开心;woke up叫醒;picked up捡起来。根据"early that morning”可知，应是爸爸把凯拉很早就叫醒了。故选B. 7. 句意:当凯拉擦眼睛时，她开始怀疑这是否是一个噩梦。holiday节日;dream梦;decision决定。根据"Kayla couldn't believe it. As Kayla wiped (擦)her eyes”可知，凯拉不敢相信，怀疑是自己的噩梦，bad dream“噩梦”符合语境。故选B。 8. 句意:当她在厨房的桌边坐下时，凯拉问自己的父母:“你们今天工作时认真的吗?难道劳动节不是一个假日吗?" serious认真的，严肃的;worried担心的;mad生气的。根据“Isn’t Labor Day a holiday?”可知，凯拉觉得劳动节是一个节日，对爸妈在这一天工作的事情不敢相信，故问他们是不是认真的。故选A。 9. 句意:“但是你妈妈和我认为今天努力工作会让你明白为什么会首先庆祝劳动节。" understand理解，明白;mark标记;explain解释。根据"why Labor Day was celebrated in the first place.”可知，应是让凯拉明白为什么先庆祝劳动节。故选A。 10. 句意:起初，她从心底反对这个计划，但是她别无选择。power力量;way方式;choice选择。根据 "First, Kayla was arranged (安排) to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their dog a bath.”可知，凯拉被安排各种工作，可推测她别无选择。故选C。 11. 句意:这是一项艰难的任务，需要大量劳累的、细致的以及耐心的工作。game游戏;work工作;task任务。根据“she was asked to give their dog a bath.”可知，她是被安排任务。故选C。 12. 句意:给狗洗澡时，她发现有这么多肥皂泡很有趣。Dressing穿衣服;Brushing清洗，刷;Walking(遛狗)。根据"she was asked to give their dog a bath”可知，她是给狗洗澡。故选B。 13. 句意:很快，她就很愉快得完成了工作。pride骄傲;efforts努力;pleasure愉悦。根据"she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles (气泡).”可知，她发现给狗洗也有趣。故选C。 14. 句意:当他们完成所有工作时，凯拉在树屋里很享受得放松自己并喝着柠檬水。lying躺着;relaxing放松;living居住。根据“drinking the lemonade”可知，凯拉在完成自己的工作之后很放松。故选B。 15. 句意:凯拉想:“是这个有意义的劳动节让柠檬水尝起来更好喝了吗?”terrible糟糕的;comfortable舒适的;wonderful美好的。根据前文，凯拉很享受得喝着柠檬水，故可推测她觉得柠檬水更好喝。故选C。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$