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课时作业(十五)
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Community Celebrations
The Story of Artist John Biggers
As the 100th birthday of the late (已故) John Biggers is coming near in 2024,the MFAH celebrates his legacy (遗产).These videos present a conversation with artists he encouraged,and a look at the wall painting he was invited to paint,describing Black longshoremen of Houston.
A Mosaic of Art and Community
Meet the Jubilee Quilt Circle, created in the 1990s to protect the legacy of African American quilting (被子)while encouraging personal growth opportunities and experiences in Houston. In this twopart video series, hear from Jubilee members and learn about the central community spirit that goes into the art of quiltmaking.
I Too, We Two!
Virtual (虚拟的) experiences—dance,music, spokenword performances, interviews and more—pay honour to the African American artists whose work is on view in the Museum's Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The heading “I Too,We Two!” recognizes the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also includes the Ensemble Theatre's virtual work I, Too, Am America.
My Journey with Flamenco
See the different styles of flamenco, a form of Spanish song and dance based on the music traditions of southern Spain from the 9th to 14th centuries. These videos' leading role is Ana María Barceló and the founders of Houston flamenco performance company Solero Flamenco: Jeremías García and Irma La Paloma. The show Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library provides the inspiration (启发).
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了几场有关艺术的庆祝活动。
1.What is the purpose of The Story of Artist John Biggers?
A.To celebrate a festival.
B.To honor a late artist.
C.To introduce a tradition.
D.To show the life of the Black.
解析 细节理解题。根据The Story of Artist John Biggers中“As the 100th birthday of the late (已故) John Biggers is coming near in 2024, the MFAH celebrates his legacy (遗产).(2024年是已故的约翰·比格斯(John Biggers)诞辰100周年,MFAH将庆祝他的遗产)”可知,The Story of Artist John Biggers的目的是纪念一位已故的艺术家。故选B项。
答案 B
2.What can be learned at A Mosaic of Art and Community?
A.Worldfamous paintings.
B.Online art performances.
C.Spanish songs and dance.
D.Art of making bedclothes.
解析 细节理解题。根据A Mosaic of Art and Community中“In this twopart video series, hear from Jubilee members and learn about the central community spirit that goes into the art of quiltmaking.(在这个分为两部分的视频系列中,聆听Jubilee成员的声音,了解中央社区的精神,并深入到被子制作艺术中)”可知,在A Mosaic of Art and Community中可以了解到制作床上用品的艺术。故选D项。
答案 D
3.Which of the following mentions teamwork?
A.I Too, We Two!
B.My Journey with Flamenco.
C.A Mosaic of Art and Community.
D.The Story of Artist John Biggers.
解析 细节理解题。根据I Too, We Two!中“The heading ‘I Too,We Two!’ recognizes the team spirit between the Ensemble Theatre and the MFAH and also includes the Ensemble Theatre's virtual work I, Too, Am America.(标题是“I Too, We Two!”认可了合奏剧院和MFAH之间的团队精神,也包括合奏剧院的虚拟作品《I, Too, Am America.》)”可知,在I Too, We Two!中提到了团队合作。故选A项。
答案 A
B
Chinese New Year,an international celebration,perhaps the most widely celebrated holiday in the world, typically takes place in January or February. Although the first few days are the most observed,Chinese New Year actually runs for 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival. Preparations take place for weeks in advance to ensure that this period is filled with luck and prosperity (繁荣).
With people around the globe observing Chinese New Year, you're sure to find fireworks, parades, and street fairs in nearly every major city. This is also a time for family reunions and lots of food. People will be feasting and spending time together to celebrate the most important Chinese festival. Firecrackers are thrown in abundance (大量) to frighten away unlucky spirits. Red is worn, and children receive money in red envelopes because of its symbolic meaning, seen as a lucky color that represents success and good fortune.
With vibrant (充满活力的) celebrations taking place from Sydney to San Francisco, you'll have plenty of opportunities to pay your respect and good wishes to the Chinese, especially if you know the customary greetings. Whether you'll be spending it in China or in a Chinatown in your own city, knowing how to wish people a happy new year in the local tongue is a nice touch. With such diversity in Chinese culture and ethnic groups around the world, there are many ways to say “happy new year” in Chinese, among which “gong xi fa cai” and “xin nian kuai le” are the most popular phrases.
Gong xi fa cai:Pronounced “gong zee fah tsai”, gong xi means “congratulations and is also a way to wish one joy. Fa cai is to become rich or make money, so you are wishing one joy and prosperity in the new year. Business owners and workmates use gong xi fa cai as the usual way to say “happy new year” in Chinese.
Xin nian kuai le: Pronounced “sheen neean kwai luh”, xin nian means new year and kuai le means “happy” or “joyous”. Xin nian kuai le is a great way to say happy new year in Chinese to friends without referencing money.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国春节的风俗习惯和庆祝春节时会说的祝福语。
4.How long does the Spring Festival last?
A.A few days. B.Half a month.
C.Three weeks. D.A whole month.
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段“Although the first few days are the most observed, Chinese New Year actually runs for 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival.(虽然最初的几天是最受欢迎的,但中国新年实际上持续了15天,直到元宵节结束)”可知,春节持续半个月。
答案 B
5.Why do Chinese people love the color red for the festival?
A.Because it is the color of fire.
B.Because it lifts children's spirit.
C.Because it symbolizes luck and prosperity.
D.Because it looks beautiful and eyecatching.
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段“Red is worn, and children receive money in red envelopes because of its symbolic meaning, seen as a lucky color that represents success and good fortune.(人们会穿红色衣服,孩子们会收到红包,因为它具有象征意义,被视为代表成功和好运的幸运颜色)”可知,中国人喜欢在春节用红色是因为它象征着幸运和繁荣。
答案 C
6.What does the underlined word “tongue” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Food. B.Custom.
C.Area. D.Language.
解析 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“knowing how to wish people a happy new year in the local”以及下文“With such diversity in Chinese culture and ethnic groups around the world, ... are the most popular phrases.(由于中国文化和世界各地民族的多样性,用汉语说“新年好”的方式有很多种,其中“恭喜发财”和“新年好”是最受欢迎的短语)”可知,后文列举了一些汉语的新年祝福语,故划线词所在句意思是“知道如何用当地语言祝人们新年快乐是一种不错的接触”。故划线词意思是“语言”。
答案 D
7.Who might be the target readers of the text?
A.Chinese families.
B.Foreigners to China.
C.American Chinese.
D.People living in Australia.
解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Gong xi fa cai : Pronounced “gong zee fah tsai”, ...as the usual way to say “happy new year” in Chinese.(恭喜发财读作“Gong zee fah tsai”,恭喜的意思是“祝贺”,也是祝愿一个人快乐的一种方式。发财是发财的意思,所以你希望在新的一年里快乐繁荣。企业主和同事们通常用“恭喜发财”来表示“新年快乐”)”以及最后一段“Xin nian kuai le: Pronounced ‘sheen neean kwai luh’,xin nian means new year and kuai le means ‘happy’ or ‘joyous’. Xin nian kuai le is a great way to say happy new year in Chinese to friends without referencing money.(新年快乐读作“sheen neean kwai luh”,新年的意思是新年,而快乐的意思是“快乐”或“快乐”。“新年快乐”是一种不用提到钱就向朋友说新年快乐的好方法)”可推知,文章的读者是来华外国人。
答案 B
Ⅱ.完形填空
Once upon a time there lived a cruel lion in a thick forest.All the other animals __1__ him.One day the lion was trapped in a hunter's trap and no animal __2__ to rescue him despite of his appeal(请求).
A man happened to come into the forest and saw the lion.The lion said,“I will die of __3__ if I stay here.Please help me out.I promise your kindness will __4__.”The man felt sorry for the lion and set him free.As soon as the lion gained __5__,he let out a fierce roar(吼叫).“I have been trapped in the cage for a long time.I am __6__.I will have to eat you,” said the lion,looking at the man.The man was __7__.However,he was clever enough to say,“Alright,you can eat me.But let's find someone and let him decide if you are right in eating the person who has rescued you.”
The lion was __8__ that no animal would speak against him,so he __9__.Just then a jackal(豺) came and the lion asked the jackal to be the __10__.He said to the lion,“Sir,would you please __11__ me how it all happened?”The lion was too willing.He entered the cage and closed the cage door.The jackal __12__ bolted(把……闩上) the cage from outside.And the ungrateful lion was trapped in the cage again.
The lion asked the man for __13__ again,but the man knew the lion wouldn't be __14__ to him.He just walked away.
When we're assisted by others,we should be thankful to others instead of returning evil(罪恶) for good.If we do that,we'll be left to __15__ the consequences(后果).
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过一个寓言故事告诉我们:当我们被别人帮助的时候要心存感激,不应该以怨报德,否则我们只会自食苦果。
1.A.honored B.feared
C.threatened D.respected
解析 根据本空前的“Once upon a time there lived a cruel lion in a thick forest.”可知,其他的动物都“害怕”这只凶残的狮子。
答案 B
2.A.pretended B.disagreed
C.attempted D.refused
解析 尽管狮子求救了,但没有动物“试图”救它。attempted意为“尝试,企图”。
答案 C
3.A.hunger B.horror
C.illness D.loneliness
解析 此处指狮子说自己将会死于“饥饿”。hunger“饥饿”,符合文意。horror“恐惧”;illness“疾病”;loneliness“孤独”,均不符合常识。
答案 A
4.A.take up B.show up
C.go off D.pay off
解析 狮子说:“你的善良将得到回报。” pay off“回报”,符合此处文意。
答案 D
5.A.confidence B.wisdom
C.strength D.freedom
解析 根据空前的“The man felt sorry for the lion and set him free.”可知,狮子获得了“自由”。
答案 D
6.A.thinking B.starving
C.recovering D.dying
解析 根据空后的“I will have to eat you”可知,此处是狮子说自己很“饿”。
答案 B
7.A.relaxed B.disappointed
C.terrified D.confused
解析 上文说狮子说要吃掉那个人,故此处是说那个人很“害怕”。terrified“非常害怕的”。
答案 C
8.A.sure B.worried
C.nervous D.surprised
解析 狮子“确信”没有别的动物敢违背它的意愿。此处表示“确信的,有把握的”,故选A。
答案 A
9.A.concluded B.fled
C.hesitated D.agreed
解析 上文说狮子确信没有别的动物敢违背它的意愿,所以“同意”了那个人的要求。
答案 D
10.A.judge B.guide
C.hunter D.listener
解析 上文说那个人让狮子问别的动物吃掉一个救自己的人是否正确,所以狮子让豺当“裁判”。表示“裁判”,用名词judge。
答案 A
11.A.promise B.show
C.ask D.persuade
解析 此处指豺问狮子“你能演示一下事情的经过吗?”。show意为“给……看,演示”。
答案 B
12.A.immediately B.carefully
C.quietly D.secretly
解析 根据文意可知,豺“立刻”把笼子闩上了。
答案 A
13.A.notice B.help
C.evidence D.explanation
解析 此处指狮子再次向那个人求救。ask sb. for help意为“向某人求救”。
答案 B
14.A.important B.useful
C.grateful D.dangerous
解析 根据本空后的“He just walked away.”可知,那个人知道狮子不会心存“感激”,所以他离开了。grateful意为“感激的”,符合文意。
答案 C
15.A.ignore B.cause
C.suffer D.understand
解析 如果我们以怨报德的话只能自食苦果。suffer意为“遭受,吃苦头”,符合文意。
答案 C
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