热点话题07 节日假日及活动规划（话题阅读精练）英语高一通用版

热点话题07 节日假日及活动规划 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版必修第三册 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 外研版必修第二册 Unit 2 Let’s celebrate! 译林版必修第二册 Unit 3 Festivals and customs 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 文章介绍了达努节起源于一个美丽的传说。 Passage 2 阅读理解 文章介绍了清明节传统美食青团的文化意义和制作特色。 Passage 3 阅读理解 文章介绍了傈傈族重要的年度节日——刀杆节。 Passage 4 阅读理解 文章介绍了英国的传统节日 —— 薄饼日。 Passage 5 阅读理解 文章主要介绍了一些世界上一些国家的奇怪节日。 Passage 6 阅读理解 文章介绍了美国的母亲节和父亲节 主题简析素材积累 本阅读理解专题的主题语境为 “节日假日及活动规划”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 这一主题范畴下 “文化习俗、节假日与庆祝活动” 的子话题。这一子话题包含丰富内容，比如介绍某个节日的起源、人们的庆祝方式、具体活动等；讲述为了庆祝节日所做的准备工作或计划；比较不同节日之间的异同；介绍假期安排等。通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够了解不同国家和地区的文化特色，增强跨文化交际意识，同时提升语言运用能力，学会用英语描述和讨论与节日、假日及活动规划相关的内容。 句子积累 节日介绍类： The + 节日名称 is a traditional festival in + 国家 / 地区. ...... 是......（国家 / 地区）的传统节日。例如：The Spring Festival is a traditional festival in China.（春节是中国的传统节日。） It is celebrated on + 具体日期 /in + 月份。它在具体日期 / 某个月份被庆祝。例如：Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.（圣诞节在 12 月 25 日被庆祝。） The festival has a long history of + 时长。这个节日有...... 长的历史。例如：The Dragon Boat Festival has a long history of more than two thousand years.（端午节有两千多年的悠久历史。） It is one of the most important festivals in + 国家 / 地区。它是......（国家 / 地区）最重要的节日之一。例如：The Mid - Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China.（中秋节是中国最重要的节日之一。） 节日活动描述类： On the day of the festival, people usually + 动词短语。在节日那天，人们通常...... 例如：On the day of the Spring Festival, people usually wear new clothes and visit relatives and friends.（在春节那天，人们通常穿新衣服并走亲访友。） During the festival, there are many activities, such as + 名词 / 动名词短语。在节日期间，有很多活动，比如...... 例如：During the Lantern Festival, there are many activities, such as watching lantern shows and guessing riddles.（在元宵节期间，有很多活动，比如看灯展和猜灯谜。） People celebrate the festival by + 动名词短语。人们通过...... 来庆祝这个节日。例如：People celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by racing dragon boats and eating zongzi.（人们通过赛龙舟和吃粽子来庆祝端午节。） 节日意义类： This festival is a time for + 名词 / 动名词短语。这个节日是...... 的时刻。例如：This festival is a time for family members to get together and share happiness.（这个节日是家庭成员团聚并分享快乐的时刻。） It is a symbol of + 名词。它是...... 的象征。例如：The mooncake is a symbol of reunion in the Mid - Autumn Festival.（月饼在中秋节是团圆的象征。） The festival reminds us of + 名词 / 动名词短语。这个节日让我们想起...... 例如：The Spring Festival reminds us of the beginning of a new year and the importance of family.（春节让我们想起新的一年的开始以及家庭的重要性。） 活动规划类： We are planning to + 动词短语 + on + 具体日期 /during the holiday. 我们计划在具体日期 / 假期期间...... 例如：We are planning to go on a trip to the beach during the summer holiday.（我们计划在暑假去海滩旅行。） I am going to + 动词短语 + for the festival. 我打算为这个节日...... 例如：I am going to make a special card for my mother for Mother's Day.（我打算为母亲节给妈妈制作一张特别的卡片。） Let's + 动词短语 + to celebrate the festival. 让我们...... 来庆祝这个节日。例如：Let's have a big dinner to celebrate the New Year.（让我们吃一顿丰盛的晚餐来庆祝新年。） 必备词块 节日名称相关： the Spring Festival 春节 the Lantern Festival 元宵节 the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 the Mid - Autumn Festival 中秋节 National Day 国庆节 Christmas 圣诞节 Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Valentine's Day 情人节 April Fools' Day 愚人节 节日时间表达： fall on... （节日）落在......，适逢...... in + 月份 （表示在某个月份的节日），如 in January（在一月，可用于描述春节等可能在一月的节日） on + 具体日期 （表示在具体某一天的节日），如 on December 25th（在 12 月 25 日，用于圣诞节） the + 序数词 + day of the + 序数词 + lunar month 农历某月某日，如 the fifth day of the fifth lunar month（农历五月初五，端午节） 节日庆祝活动相关： get together 聚会 family reunion 家庭团聚 set off fireworks/crackers 燃放烟花 / 鞭炮 have a big dinner 吃一顿丰盛的晚餐 clean the house 打扫房子 admire the moon 赏月 make dumplings 包饺子 eat zongzi 吃粽子 eat mooncakes 吃月饼 watch dragon/lion dances 观看舞龙 / 舞狮表演 play tricks 搞恶作剧（常用于愚人节） exchange gifts 交换礼物 send cards with best wishes 寄带有美好祝福的卡片 节日准备相关： prepare for... 为...... 做准备 buy new clothes 买新衣服 decorate the house 装饰房子 make special food 制作特别的食物 假期相关： take a vacation 度假 go on a trip 去旅行 have a holiday 放假 spend one's holiday 度过假期 during the holiday 在假期期间 实战演练 Passage 1 The Danu Festival, also known as the Ancestral Mother Festival or the Yao New Year, is one of the grandest traditional festivals of the Yao ethnic group. It is scheduled for the 29th of the fifth lunar month. However, the Yao people don’t celebrate this festival annually. They only hold the festival once in two or three, or even five years. Before the Danu Festival, all the Yao families will clean up their houses, prepare sticky rice cakes and rice wine and slaughter (屠宰) pigs and lambs to entertain their relatives and friends with lavish food and dishes. On the festival day, they will gather at the village common ground, singing, dancing, beating copper drums, blowing suona horn, performing martial arts and playing ball games. There is a widely spreading legend that tells about the origin of this festival. In the far ancient time, there were two great magic mountains, one called Buluoxi and the other called Miluotuo, facing each other. Every year they became a little bit closer. So after 995 years, the two mountains were actually approaching each other. On the 29th of the fifth lunar month of this year, a deafening thunderbolt (霹雳) suddenly struck the earth. Exactly at the same time, the two mountains were cracked. A man called Buluoxi came out from the mountain Buluoxi, while a woman called Miluotuo came out from the mountain sharing the same name. They married and gave birth to three daughters. When Miluotuo was aged, her eldest daughter, carrying ploughs and harrows, settled down in plains and lived on cultivation. Her offspring are the Han people. The second-eldest daughter left with a burden of books and her children fostered the Zhuang ethnic group. ★The youngest daughter, who became the ancestor of the Yao nationality, took millet and hoes (锄头) and planted different kinds of crops inside mountains. Since then, on every 29th of the fifth lunar month, the birthday of Miluotuo, the three daughters carried lavish gifts and came back home to join their mother and celebrate harvest. This finally evolves into a festival celebrated by the Yao people. 1．What can we infer from the celebrations of the Danu Festival? A．It is observed every year by the Yao ethnic group. B．It is the biggest traditional festival of the Yao people. C．It is a time for the Yao people to compete in sports competitions. D．The Yao people are very hospitable to the guests. 2．How does the author tell about the origin of the Danu Festival? A．By telling a legendary story. B．By quoting historical events. C．By conducting an interview. D．By providing geological data. 3．What does “harrows” refer to in the text? A．Skills to grow crops. B．Clothes to wear. C．Agricultural tools. D．Books for education. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Celebrations and the Origin of the Danu Festival B．Traditions and Customs of the Yao Ethnic Group C．The Legend of the Ancestors of the Yao Nationality D．The Origin of the Han, Zhuang and Yao People Passage 2 When the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, approaches each spring, one particular delicacy begins to appear in supermarkets and bakeries all over the country: qingtuan, a sweet, jade-colored treat eaten to commemorate the dead. “In Chinese culture, it's really important that, as you go through life, you always honor and remember your ancestors,” said Lillian Luk, the Shanghai-born-and-raised founder of the London pop-up Shanghai Supper Club. During the Qingming Festival people all over China embark on pilgrimages to their deceased loved ones’ burial sites to sweep the graves, burn incense and present offerings. These green dumplings are now popular all over the country, but they originally hailed from eastern China's coastal Jiangnan region, which includes Shanghai and parts of surrounding provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Rice plantations flourish in this area, and the crop’ s abundance explains the regional popularity of rice-based treats, from ci fan tuan (sticky rice enveloping fried dough) to nuo mi ou (lotus root stuffed with sticky rice). Made with glutinous rice flour, qingtuan dough is emerald-green because of the addition of mugwort, a fragrant herb that imparts a grassy aroma and is best picked in spring. “Mugwort also gives the qingtuan a nice medicinal benefit. It's meant to lower blood pressure,” said Luk, who now makes and sells the verdant treats at her pop-up restaurant when the Qingming Festival rolls around. In recent years, Luk has observed qingtuan evolving, with variations from dumplings dyed green with matcha to ones filled with custard or sweet potato. While she appreciates these innovations for engaging younger generations, her favorite remains the traditional creamy red bean paste version she grew up eating. “I try to throw it back to an earlier time when things were done in a simpler way,” she said. “Sometimes there's a reason something has been around for a long time.” Sharing qingtuan allows Luk to introduce Londoners to a Chinese holiday custom and promote Shanghainese cuisine, which is less recognized abroad than Sichuan or Cantonese food. The unexpected benefit of her pop-up restaurant is seeing her children become excited and curious about their cultural heritage. “I've unintentionally connected my kids to their roots,” she said. Eating qingtuan just once a year makes it more special for them. 1．What cultural value does eating traditional qingtuan emphasize? A．Medicinal benefits. B．Youth's flavor preferences. C．Ancestral remembrance. D．The dominance of regional rice. 2．What trend do modern variations of qingtuan reflect? A．Emphasis on healthier eating. B．Adapting to the tastes of young people. C．Reinforcing traditional values. D．Reducing the content of glutinous rice. 3．What is the main reason behind Luk's affection for traditional qingtuan? A．Her vivid childhood memories. B．Her professional background. C．Her deep commercial interests. D．Her sense of cultural responsibility. 4．What was beyond Luk's expectation in sharing her qingtuan in London? A．Developing her kids’ interest in Chinese culture. B．Promoting Londoners to follow a holiday custom. C．Recognizing Jiangnan's cuisines as regional styles. D．Making qingtuan become a non-culture heritage. Passage 3 When spring arrives in the mountains of Tengchong and Lianghe, the Hua Lisu anticipate their major annual event, Daogan Festival (Climbing the Sword Ladder), held on the 8th day of the 2nd lunar month. The festival, which honors Ming frontier general Wang Ji, begins with a “sea of fire” ritual the night before. At that time, Lisu men were employed as border troops and valued courage in warfare. General Wang Ji was famed for his bravery, able to walk through fire and climb on swords. During Daogan Festival, the village’s bravest men emulate this legendary hero. On the night before the sword ladder is raised, fires burn on the outskirts of Lisu villages, creating the “sea of fire” of hot, burning coals. Lisu men dash across the glowing embers. Then, having made their run, they display the unscorched soles of their bare feet. The next day, the ladder is erected at noon. A carnival atmosphere with snack stalls and dice games prevails nearby. When the ladder has been erected and secured to the stakes on the ground, the next task, which takes over an hour, is to fix the machetes, sharp side up, on the rungs. The first climber, an older man ascends the 60 swords slowly. At the top, he grabs flags, lights firecrackers, and throws the flagpoles down. Before he starts descending, the next climber begins his ascent. About midway up the ladder is a narrow platform where climbers pause to let each other pass. Upon reaching the bottom, climbers proudly show their uncut feet. The priest at the base of the ladder rubs their soles with ashes and offers a small cup of refreshing liquor. No public applause accompanies the completion of the performance and in fact only a dozen or so men will make the attempt. None of those in attendance is oblivious of the dangers involved in this act. Perhaps the crowd’s silence is inspired by awe. To ensure safety, the chief priest performs ritual gestures to war d off threats. After the last climber descends, the priest, some climbers, and their wives form a ring and dance around the ladder to traditional Lisu music for about 20 minutes. The crowd then disperses, and the ladder will be taken down the next day. 1．Why do the Lisu people celebrate the Daogan Festival? A．To celebrate the victory of wars. B．To memorize a brave general. C．To inspire courage in Lisu children. D．To honor the wisdom of their ancestors. 2．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The preparations for the festival. B．The measures for climbing safely. C．The performing courses of climbers. D．The different stages of the performance. 3．How do people respond when a climber succeeds? A．By keeping silent. B．By cheering loudly. C．By applauding in chorus. D．By drinking refreshing liquor. 4．What does the underlined phrase “is oblivious of” mean in the last paragraph? A．Is aware of. B．Is proud of. C．Is ignorant of. D．Is afraid of. Passage 4 The UK has many strange traditions. One is Pancake Day. This tradition comes from Shrove Tuesday. It is a Christian tradition before the start of Lent（大斋期）. On that day, people across the UK make and eat pancakes in order to use up the food they have in their houses before the start of Lent. Pancakes are large and thin and can be topped with either salty or sweet ingredients. People make pancakes in their homes but you might also find that some schools or businesses hold special Pancake Day events, one of which is the pancake race. In a typical pancake race, competitors have to run holding a frying pan （平底锅） with a pancake in it. As competitors run, they have to throw the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side. The winner is the first to reach the finish line, although they should also be careful to make sure that the pancake is complete and that it hasn't broken along the way. One of the most famous pancake races is the Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race. The race is a competition between two teams— one team of Members of Parliament（MPs）, and one team of journalists — most of whom take part in the race wearing their work suits! The race is shown on the news and covered on TV all around the world. And as well as a bit of fun, the race is also held for a good cause. It draws people's attention to the charity Rehab, which works with people with disabilities and others who suffer from social exclusion. Another important part of the race is the official starter chosen to announce the start of the race. This is seen as a prestigious role and is usually given to a British news presenter. But whoever is chosen usually has a hard time trying to control the race— someone cheats in the race each year. 1．Why do the British people eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? A．To prepare food for the coming Lent. B．To make a wish for the coming new year. C．To run out of their food before the start of Lent. D．To share food with people with disabilities. 2．What do competitors do in a pancake race? A．Compete to win the biggest pancake. B．Try to make pancakes as fast as possible. C．Compete to make the most delicious pancake. D．Try to run fast while keeping pancakes complete. 3．What can we learn about the Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race? A．It has raised lots of money for the charity Rehab. B．Only people in London could watch it on TV. C．It might attract lots of attention worldwide. D．Many disabled people have taken part in it. 4．What does the underlined word “prestigious” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Respectable. B．Competitive. C．Traditional. D．Serious. Passage 5 Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre . In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival­goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese. Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼脸). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win. The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbour’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July. Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣传) on the Internet. First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean city. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an annual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves. 1．What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Dangerous. B．Strange. C．Scary. D．Familiar. 2．If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he/she should ________ . A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible. B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling down hill. C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese. D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill. 3．According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying ________ . A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting. B．the world championship of grimaces. C．the Boryeong Mud Festival. D．the Monkey Buffet Festival. 4．Which of the following pictures shows the festival in honour of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman? A． B． C． D． Passage 6 People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care to their children. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare. These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother's Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honour their parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery (墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories. Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays. 1．On Mother’s Day and Father's Day,______. A．people usually have family parties B．everyone goes to visit the cemetery C．children always go to their parents’ home D．hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May. B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past. C．Not all the children respect their parents. D．Fathers are not as important as mothers. 3．Which is not a reason for children to show love and respect for their parents? A．Their parents bring them up. B．Their parents give love and care to them. C．Their parents educate them to be good persons. D．Their parents passed away before they grew up. 4．What do you think the underlined word “florists” do ? A．They sell flowers. B．They offer enough room for having family parties. C．They sell special clothes for Mother’s day. D．They make bread or pastry (点心). 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 热点话题07 节日假日及活动规划 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版必修第三册 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 外研版必修第二册 Unit 2 Let’s celebrate! 译林版必修第二册 Unit 3 Festivals and customs 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 文章介绍了达努节起源于一个美丽的传说。 Passage 2 阅读理解 文章介绍了清明节传统美食青团的文化意义和制作特色。 Passage 3 阅读理解 文章介绍了傈傈族重要的年度节日——刀杆节。 Passage 4 阅读理解 文章介绍了英国的传统节日 —— 薄饼日。 Passage 5 阅读理解 文章主要介绍了一些世界上一些国家的奇怪节日。 Passage 6 阅读理解 文章介绍了美国的母亲节和父亲节 主题简析素材积累 本阅读理解专题的主题语境为 “节日假日及活动规划”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 这一主题范畴下 “文化习俗、节假日与庆祝活动” 的子话题。这一子话题包含丰富内容，比如介绍某个节日的起源、人们的庆祝方式、具体活动等；讲述为了庆祝节日所做的准备工作或计划；比较不同节日之间的异同；介绍假期安排等。通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够了解不同国家和地区的文化特色，增强跨文化交际意识，同时提升语言运用能力，学会用英语描述和讨论与节日、假日及活动规划相关的内容。 句子积累 节日介绍类： The + 节日名称 is a traditional festival in + 国家 / 地区. ...... 是......（国家 / 地区）的传统节日。例如：The Spring Festival is a traditional festival in China.（春节是中国的传统节日。） It is celebrated on + 具体日期 /in + 月份。它在具体日期 / 某个月份被庆祝。例如：Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.（圣诞节在 12 月 25 日被庆祝。） The festival has a long history of + 时长。这个节日有...... 长的历史。例如：The Dragon Boat Festival has a long history of more than two thousand years.（端午节有两千多年的悠久历史。） It is one of the most important festivals in + 国家 / 地区。它是......（国家 / 地区）最重要的节日之一。例如：The Mid - Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China.（中秋节是中国最重要的节日之一。） 节日活动描述类： On the day of the festival, people usually + 动词短语。在节日那天，人们通常...... 例如：On the day of the Spring Festival, people usually wear new clothes and visit relatives and friends.（在春节那天，人们通常穿新衣服并走亲访友。） During the festival, there are many activities, such as + 名词 / 动名词短语。在节日期间，有很多活动，比如...... 例如：During the Lantern Festival, there are many activities, such as watching lantern shows and guessing riddles.（在元宵节期间，有很多活动，比如看灯展和猜灯谜。） People celebrate the festival by + 动名词短语。人们通过...... 来庆祝这个节日。例如：People celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by racing dragon boats and eating zongzi.（人们通过赛龙舟和吃粽子来庆祝端午节。） 节日意义类： This festival is a time for + 名词 / 动名词短语。这个节日是...... 的时刻。例如：This festival is a time for family members to get together and share happiness.（这个节日是家庭成员团聚并分享快乐的时刻。） It is a symbol of + 名词。它是...... 的象征。例如：The mooncake is a symbol of reunion in the Mid - Autumn Festival.（月饼在中秋节是团圆的象征。） The festival reminds us of + 名词 / 动名词短语。这个节日让我们想起...... 例如：The Spring Festival reminds us of the beginning of a new year and the importance of family.（春节让我们想起新的一年的开始以及家庭的重要性。） 活动规划类： We are planning to + 动词短语 + on + 具体日期 /during the holiday. 我们计划在具体日期 / 假期期间...... 例如：We are planning to go on a trip to the beach during the summer holiday.（我们计划在暑假去海滩旅行。） I am going to + 动词短语 + for the festival. 我打算为这个节日...... 例如：I am going to make a special card for my mother for Mother's Day.（我打算为母亲节给妈妈制作一张特别的卡片。） Let's + 动词短语 + to celebrate the festival. 让我们...... 来庆祝这个节日。例如：Let's have a big dinner to celebrate the New Year.（让我们吃一顿丰盛的晚餐来庆祝新年。） 必备词块 节日名称相关： the Spring Festival 春节 the Lantern Festival 元宵节 the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 the Mid - Autumn Festival 中秋节 National Day 国庆节 Christmas 圣诞节 Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Valentine's Day 情人节 April Fools' Day 愚人节 节日时间表达： fall on... （节日）落在......，适逢...... in + 月份 （表示在某个月份的节日），如 in January（在一月，可用于描述春节等可能在一月的节日） on + 具体日期 （表示在具体某一天的节日），如 on December 25th（在 12 月 25 日，用于圣诞节） the + 序数词 + day of the + 序数词 + lunar month 农历某月某日，如 the fifth day of the fifth lunar month（农历五月初五，端午节） 节日庆祝活动相关： get together 聚会 family reunion 家庭团聚 set off fireworks/crackers 燃放烟花 / 鞭炮 have a big dinner 吃一顿丰盛的晚餐 clean the house 打扫房子 admire the moon 赏月 make dumplings 包饺子 eat zongzi 吃粽子 eat mooncakes 吃月饼 watch dragon/lion dances 观看舞龙 / 舞狮表演 play tricks 搞恶作剧（常用于愚人节） exchange gifts 交换礼物 send cards with best wishes 寄带有美好祝福的卡片 节日准备相关： prepare for... 为...... 做准备 buy new clothes 买新衣服 decorate the house 装饰房子 make special food 制作特别的食物 假期相关： take a vacation 度假 go on a trip 去旅行 have a holiday 放假 spend one's holiday 度过假期 during the holiday 在假期期间 实战演练 Passage 1 The Danu Festival, also known as the Ancestral Mother Festival or the Yao New Year, is one of the grandest traditional festivals of the Yao ethnic group. It is scheduled for the 29th of the fifth lunar month. However, the Yao people don’t celebrate this festival annually. They only hold the festival once in two or three, or even five years. Before the Danu Festival, all the Yao families will clean up their houses, prepare sticky rice cakes and rice wine and slaughter (屠宰) pigs and lambs to entertain their relatives and friends with lavish food and dishes. On the festival day, they will gather at the village common ground, singing, dancing, beating copper drums, blowing suona horn, performing martial arts and playing ball games. There is a widely spreading legend that tells about the origin of this festival. In the far ancient time, there were two great magic mountains, one called Buluoxi and the other called Miluotuo, facing each other. Every year they became a little bit closer. So after 995 years, the two mountains were actually approaching each other. On the 29th of the fifth lunar month of this year, a deafening thunderbolt (霹雳) suddenly struck the earth. Exactly at the same time, the two mountains were cracked. A man called Buluoxi came out from the mountain Buluoxi, while a woman called Miluotuo came out from the mountain sharing the same name. They married and gave birth to three daughters. When Miluotuo was aged, her eldest daughter, carrying ploughs and harrows, settled down in plains and lived on cultivation. Her offspring are the Han people. The second-eldest daughter left with a burden of books and her children fostered the Zhuang ethnic group. ★The youngest daughter, who became the ancestor of the Yao nationality, took millet and hoes (锄头) and planted different kinds of crops inside mountains. Since then, on every 29th of the fifth lunar month, the birthday of Miluotuo, the three daughters carried lavish gifts and came back home to join their mother and celebrate harvest. This finally evolves into a festival celebrated by the Yao people. 1．What can we infer from the celebrations of the Danu Festival? A．It is observed every year by the Yao ethnic group. B．It is the biggest traditional festival of the Yao people. C．It is a time for the Yao people to compete in sports competitions. D．The Yao people are very hospitable to the guests. 2．How does the author tell about the origin of the Danu Festival? A．By telling a legendary story. B．By quoting historical events. C．By conducting an interview. D．By providing geological data. 3．What does “harrows” refer to in the text? A．Skills to grow crops. B．Clothes to wear. C．Agricultural tools. D．Books for education. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．Celebrations and the Origin of the Danu Festival B．Traditions and Customs of the Yao Ethnic Group C．The Legend of the Ancestors of the Yao Nationality D．The Origin of the Han, Zhuang and Yao People 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了达努节起源于一个美丽的传说。根据传说，农历五月二十九日是瑶族祖先的生日。因此达努节的庆祝日期是农历五月二十九日，每两三年甚至五年才举行一次，是瑶族最盛大的传统节日之一。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Before the Danu Festival, all the Yao families will clean up their houses, prepare sticky rice cakes and rice wine and slaughter (屠宰) pigs and lambs to entertain their relatives and friends with lavish food and dishes.(在达努节来临之前，所有的瑶族家庭都会打扫房屋、准备糯米糕和米酒，并宰杀猪和羊来款待亲朋好友，用丰盛的食物和菜肴来款待他们)”可知，瑶族人对待客人是热情的。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“There is a widely spreading legend that tells about the origin of this festival. In the far ancient time, there were two great magic mountains, one called Buluoxi and the other called Miluotuo, facing each other. Every year they became a little bit closer. So after 995 years, the two mountains were actually approaching each other. On the 29th of the fifth lunar month of this year, a deafening thunderbolt (霹雳) suddenly struck the earth. Exactly at the same time, the two mountains were cracked. A man called Buluoxi came out from the mountain Buluoxi, while a woman called Miluotuo came out from the mountain sharing the same name. They married and gave birth to three daughters.(关于这个节日的起源，流传着一个广为人知的传说。在远古时代，有两座神奇的大山，一座叫布洛西，另一座叫密洛陀，两山相对而立。每年，它们都会稍稍靠近一些。就这样过了995年，两座山实际上已经离得很近了。这一年农历五月二十九日，一声震耳欲聋的霹雳突然劈向大地。就在同一时刻，两座山裂开了。一个名叫布洛西的男子从布洛西山里走了出来，而一个名叫密洛陀的女子则从与她同名的山里走出。他们结为夫妻，生下了三个女儿)”、第四段“When Miluotuo was aged, her eldest daughter, carrying ploughs and harrows, settled down in plains and lived on cultivation. Her offspring are the Han people. The second-eldest daughter left with a burden of books and her children fostered the Zhuang ethnic group. ★The youngest daughter, who became the ancestor of the Yao nationality, took millet and hoes (锄头) and planted different kinds of crops inside mountains.(密洛陀在年老时，她的长女带着犁和耙，在平原上定居下来，靠耕种为生。她的后代便是汉族人。次长女带着书籍离开，她的子女则帮助壮族繁衍后代。★最小的女儿带着小米和锄头，在山中种植各种庄稼，她成了瑶族的祖先)”可知，作者通过讲述一个传说故事介绍了达努节的起源。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“ploughs and harrows(犁和耙)”以及“settled down in plains and lived on cultivation(在平原地区定居下来，并依靠耕种为生)”可知，密洛陀的大女儿携带犁和某种工具，来到平原地带从事农耕生产。由此推测，harrows指的是用于耕作的工具。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读文章可知，本文前半部分重点介绍了达努节的庆祝方式，如在达努节来临前，瑶族家庭会打扫房屋、准备美食，节日当天人们会聚集在一起唱歌、跳舞等；后半部分则通过一个传说讲述了达努节的起源，故A项“庆祝活动与达努节的起源”最适合作为标题。故选A。 Passage 2 When the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, approaches each spring, one particular delicacy begins to appear in supermarkets and bakeries all over the country: qingtuan, a sweet, jade-colored treat eaten to commemorate the dead. “In Chinese culture, it's really important that, as you go through life, you always honor and remember your ancestors,” said Lillian Luk, the Shanghai-born-and-raised founder of the London pop-up Shanghai Supper Club. During the Qingming Festival people all over China embark on pilgrimages to their deceased loved ones’ burial sites to sweep the graves, burn incense and present offerings. These green dumplings are now popular all over the country, but they originally hailed from eastern China's coastal Jiangnan region, which includes Shanghai and parts of surrounding provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Rice plantations flourish in this area, and the crop’ s abundance explains the regional popularity of rice-based treats, from ci fan tuan (sticky rice enveloping fried dough) to nuo mi ou (lotus root stuffed with sticky rice). Made with glutinous rice flour, qingtuan dough is emerald-green because of the addition of mugwort, a fragrant herb that imparts a grassy aroma and is best picked in spring. “Mugwort also gives the qingtuan a nice medicinal benefit. It's meant to lower blood pressure,” said Luk, who now makes and sells the verdant treats at her pop-up restaurant when the Qingming Festival rolls around. In recent years, Luk has observed qingtuan evolving, with variations from dumplings dyed green with matcha to ones filled with custard or sweet potato. While she appreciates these innovations for engaging younger generations, her favorite remains the traditional creamy red bean paste version she grew up eating. “I try to throw it back to an earlier time when things were done in a simpler way,” she said. “Sometimes there's a reason something has been around for a long time.” Sharing qingtuan allows Luk to introduce Londoners to a Chinese holiday custom and promote Shanghainese cuisine, which is less recognized abroad than Sichuan or Cantonese food. The unexpected benefit of her pop-up restaurant is seeing her children become excited and curious about their cultural heritage. “I've unintentionally connected my kids to their roots,” she said. Eating qingtuan just once a year makes it more special for them. 1．What cultural value does eating traditional qingtuan emphasize? A．Medicinal benefits. B．Youth's flavor preferences. C．Ancestral remembrance. D．The dominance of regional rice. 2．What trend do modern variations of qingtuan reflect? A．Emphasis on healthier eating. B．Adapting to the tastes of young people. C．Reinforcing traditional values. D．Reducing the content of glutinous rice. 3．What is the main reason behind Luk's affection for traditional qingtuan? A．Her vivid childhood memories. B．Her professional background. C．Her deep commercial interests. D．Her sense of cultural responsibility. 4．What was beyond Luk's expectation in sharing her qingtuan in London? A．Developing her kids’ interest in Chinese culture. B．Promoting Londoners to follow a holiday custom. C．Recognizing Jiangnan's cuisines as regional styles. D．Making qingtuan become a non-culture heritage. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了清明节传统美食青团的文化意义和制作特色。 1．细节理解题。根据首段“When the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, approaches each spring, one particular delicacy begins to appear in supermarkets and bakeries all over the country: qingtuan, a sweet, jade-colored treat eaten to commemorate the dead.(每年春天临近清明节（又称扫墓节）之时，全国各地的超市和面包店都会开始出现一种特别的美食：青团。这是一种色泽晶莹、口感软糯的甜品，人们食用它是为了缅怀逝者)”可知，在清明节人们有吃青团的习俗，体现了对祖先的缅怀，这是它强调的文化价值。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In recent years, Luk has observed qingtuan evolving, with variations from dumplings dyed green with matcha to ones filled with custard or sweet potato. While she appreciates these innovations for engaging younger generations, her favorite remains the traditional creamy red bean paste version she grew up eating. “I try to throw it back to an earlier time when things were done in a simpler way,” she said. “Sometimes there's a reason something has been around for a long time.”(近年来，卢克观察到青茶的制作方式发生了变化，从用抹茶染成绿色的饺子状茶包，到填充着蛋奶糊或红薯泥的茶包。尽管她认可这些创新举措能够吸引年轻一代，但她最钟爱的还是她从小就常吃的那种传统的奶油红豆馅茶包。“我试图将它带回更久远的时光，那时的制作方式更为简单。”她说，有时候，某样东西能流传至今是有其原因的)”可知，近年来青团在不断发展变化，出现了各种不同的种类，从用抹茶染绿的青团到奶黄或红薯馅的青团，这是为了适应年轻人的口味。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“In recent years, Luk has observed qingtuan evolving, with variations from dumplings dyed green with matcha to ones filled with custard or sweet potato. While she appreciates these innovations for engaging younger generations, her favorite remains the traditional creamy red bean paste version she grew up eating. “I try to throw it back to an earlier time when things were done in a simpler way,” she said. “Sometimes there's a reason something has been around for a long time.”(近年来，卢克观察到青茶的制作方式发生了变化，从用抹茶染成绿色的饺子状茶包，到填充着蛋奶糊或红薯泥的茶包。尽管她认可这些创新举措能够吸引年轻一代，但她最钟爱的还是她从小就常吃的那种传统的奶油红豆馅茶包。“我试图将它带回更久远的时光，那时的制作方式更为简单。”她说，有时候，某样东西能流传至今是有其原因的)”可知，卢克最喜欢的是她从小吃到大的传统红豆沙馅青团，她试图回到过去的时光，换言之，即她对传统青团的喜爱源于童年的记忆。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据末段中的The unexpected benefit of her pop-up restaurant is seeing her children become excited and curious about their cultural heritage. “I've unintentionally connected my kids to their roots,” she said.(她那临时开设的餐厅带来的意外收获是，她的孩子们开始对自身的文化根源产生了浓厚的兴趣和好奇。“我无意间让我的孩子们与他们的根源建立了联系，”她说)”可知，卢克在伦敦分享青团时，意外的收获是看到孩子们对自己的文化遗产变得兴奋和好奇，即培养了孩子们对中国文化的兴趣。故选A项。 Passage 3 When spring arrives in the mountains of Tengchong and Lianghe, the Hua Lisu anticipate their major annual event, Daogan Festival (Climbing the Sword Ladder), held on the 8th day of the 2nd lunar month. The festival, which honors Ming frontier general Wang Ji, begins with a “sea of fire” ritual the night before. At that time, Lisu men were employed as border troops and valued courage in warfare. General Wang Ji was famed for his bravery, able to walk through fire and climb on swords. During Daogan Festival, the village’s bravest men emulate this legendary hero. On the night before the sword ladder is raised, fires burn on the outskirts of Lisu villages, creating the “sea of fire” of hot, burning coals. Lisu men dash across the glowing embers. Then, having made their run, they display the unscorched soles of their bare feet. The next day, the ladder is erected at noon. A carnival atmosphere with snack stalls and dice games prevails nearby. When the ladder has been erected and secured to the stakes on the ground, the next task, which takes over an hour, is to fix the machetes, sharp side up, on the rungs. The first climber, an older man ascends the 60 swords slowly. At the top, he grabs flags, lights firecrackers, and throws the flagpoles down. Before he starts descending, the next climber begins his ascent. About midway up the ladder is a narrow platform where climbers pause to let each other pass. Upon reaching the bottom, climbers proudly show their uncut feet. The priest at the base of the ladder rubs their soles with ashes and offers a small cup of refreshing liquor. No public applause accompanies the completion of the performance and in fact only a dozen or so men will make the attempt. None of those in attendance is oblivious of the dangers involved in this act. Perhaps the crowd’s silence is inspired by awe. To ensure safety, the chief priest performs ritual gestures to war d off threats. After the last climber descends, the priest, some climbers, and their wives form a ring and dance around the ladder to traditional Lisu music for about 20 minutes. The crowd then disperses, and the ladder will be taken down the next day. 1．Why do the Lisu people celebrate the Daogan Festival? A．To celebrate the victory of wars. B．To memorize a brave general. C．To inspire courage in Lisu children. D．To honor the wisdom of their ancestors. 2．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The preparations for the festival. B．The measures for climbing safely. C．The performing courses of climbers. D．The different stages of the performance. 3．How do people respond when a climber succeeds? A．By keeping silent. B．By cheering loudly. C．By applauding in chorus. D．By drinking refreshing liquor. 4．What does the underlined phrase “is oblivious of” mean in the last paragraph? A．Is aware of. B．Is proud of. C．Is ignorant of. D．Is afraid of. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了傈傈族重要的年度节日——刀杆节，包括前夜的“火海”仪式和次日的爬刀梯活动，以此纪念明朝边疆将领王骥。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The festival, which honors Ming frontier general Wang Ji, begins with a “sea of fire” ritual the night before. (这个节日是为了纪念明朝边疆将军王骥，节日的前一天晚上会举行“火海”仪式。)”可知，傈族庆祝刀杆节是为了纪念明朝边疆将领王骥。故选B项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段“On the night before the sword ladder is raised, fires burn on the outskirts of Lisu villages, creating the “sea of fire” of hot, burning coals. Lisu men dash across the glowing embers. Then, having made their run, they display the unscorched soles of their bare feet. The next day, the ladder is erected at noon. A carnival atmosphere with snack stalls and dice games prevails nearby. When the ladder has been erected and secured to the stakes on the ground, the next task, which takes over an hour, is to fix the machetes, sharp side up, on the rungs.(在剑梯升起的前一天晚上，傈僳族村庄的郊区燃烧着火，形成了炽热的“火海”，滚烫的煤。傈僳族人冲过灼热的余烬。然后，他们跑完后，展示他们没有烧焦的光脚底。第二天，梯子在中午架起。附近有小吃摊和骰子游戏，充满了狂欢节的气氛。梯子立好并固定在地上的木桩上以后，下一项工作就是把弯刀锋利的一面朝上，固定在梯子上，这要花一个多小时。)”可知，这些都是节日的准备工作。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“No public applause accompanies the completion of the performance and in fact only a dozen or so men will make the attempt.(表演结束时没有公众的掌声，事实上只有十几个人会去尝试。)”及最后一段中“Perhaps the crowd’s silence is inspired by awe.(也许人群的沉默是出于敬畏。)”可知，人们以保持沉默来回应攀登者的成功。故选A项。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中划线词后文“Perhaps the crowd’s silence is inspired by awe.(也许人群的沉默是出于敬畏。)”可知，人群的沉默是出于敬畏。由此可推测，在场的人没有不知道这一行为是存在危险的，故is oblivious of意为“不知道；未察觉”，与Is ignorant of意思相近。故选C项。 Passage 4 The UK has many strange traditions. One is Pancake Day. This tradition comes from Shrove Tuesday. It is a Christian tradition before the start of Lent（大斋期）. On that day, people across the UK make and eat pancakes in order to use up the food they have in their houses before the start of Lent. Pancakes are large and thin and can be topped with either salty or sweet ingredients. People make pancakes in their homes but you might also find that some schools or businesses hold special Pancake Day events, one of which is the pancake race. In a typical pancake race, competitors have to run holding a frying pan （平底锅） with a pancake in it. As competitors run, they have to throw the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side. The winner is the first to reach the finish line, although they should also be careful to make sure that the pancake is complete and that it hasn't broken along the way. One of the most famous pancake races is the Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race. The race is a competition between two teams— one team of Members of Parliament（MPs）, and one team of journalists — most of whom take part in the race wearing their work suits! The race is shown on the news and covered on TV all around the world. And as well as a bit of fun, the race is also held for a good cause. It draws people's attention to the charity Rehab, which works with people with disabilities and others who suffer from social exclusion. Another important part of the race is the official starter chosen to announce the start of the race. This is seen as a prestigious role and is usually given to a British news presenter. But whoever is chosen usually has a hard time trying to control the race— someone cheats in the race each year. 1．Why do the British people eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? A．To prepare food for the coming Lent. B．To make a wish for the coming new year. C．To run out of their food before the start of Lent. D．To share food with people with disabilities. 2．What do competitors do in a pancake race? A．Compete to win the biggest pancake. B．Try to make pancakes as fast as possible. C．Compete to make the most delicious pancake. D．Try to run fast while keeping pancakes complete. 3．What can we learn about the Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race? A．It has raised lots of money for the charity Rehab. B．Only people in London could watch it on TV. C．It might attract lots of attention worldwide. D．Many disabled people have taken part in it. 4．What does the underlined word “prestigious” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Respectable. B．Competitive. C．Traditional. D．Serious. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了英国的传统节日 —— 薄饼日（Pancake Day），包括其起源、相关习俗，以及著名的 “康复议会薄饼赛跑” 活动的细节和意义。 【详解】1.细节理解题。第一段明确提到 “On that day, people across the UK make and eat pancakes in order to use up the food they have in their houses before the start of Lent. (在那天，全英国的人们制作并食用薄饼，是为了在大斋期开始前用完家里的食物)”。“use up” 与选项中的 “run out of” 意思一致，均表示 “耗尽、用完”。其他选项均不符合文意：文中未提及 “为大斋期准备食物”“新年许愿” 或 “与残疾人分享食物”。故选C项。 2.细节理解题。第三段描述薄饼赛跑规则：“competitors have to run holding a frying pan with a pancake in it... The winner is the first to reach the finish line, although they should also be careful to make sure that the pancake is complete and that it hasn't broken along the way. (参赛者必须手持装有薄饼的平底锅奔跑…… 获胜者是第一个冲过终点线的人，但他们还需确保薄饼完好无损，没有在途中碎裂)”。这表明参赛者需要快速奔跑并保持薄饼完整。其他选项均未在文中提及，不符合赛跑规则。故选D项。 3.推理判断题。第四段提到 “The race is shown on the news and covered on TV all around the world. (这项比赛在新闻中播出，并在全球电视上报道)”，由此可推断该比赛会吸引全球范围内的关注。其他选项与原文不符：文中未提及 “为慈善机构筹款”；“仅伦敦人能观看” 与 “全球电视报道” 矛盾；参赛者是议员和记者，并非 “许多残疾人”。故选C项。 4.词义猜测题。最后一段提到 “the official starter... is usually given to a British news presenter (官方发令员通常由英国新闻主播担任)”，新闻主播担任的角色通常被认为是有分量、受尊重的。结合语境，“prestigious” 应表示 “有声望的、受尊敬的（respectable）”。其他选项 “竞争性的（competitive）”“传统的（traditional）”“严肃的（serious）” 均不符合对该角色的描述。故选A项。 Passage 5 Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre . In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival­goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese. Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼脸). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win. The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbour’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July. Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣传) on the Internet. First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean city. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an annual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves. 1．What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Dangerous. B．Strange. C．Scary. D．Familiar. 2．If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he/she should ________ . A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible. B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling down hill. C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese. D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill. 3．According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying ________ . A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting. B．the world championship of grimaces. C．the Boryeong Mud Festival. D．the Monkey Buffet Festival. 4．Which of the following pictures shows the festival in honour of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些世界上一些国家的奇怪节日。 1．词义猜测题。根据第二段“In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year on the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival-goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.(在英国，人们在每年5月的最后一个星期一举行滚动奶酪比赛。这个节日的特色是一个比赛，官方将奶酪滚下陡峭的山坡，参加节日的人去追逐它。胜利者是第一个够到并抓住奶酪的人)”和第三段“Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼脸).It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.(另一个节日在英格兰是鬼脸的世界冠军。这是一个庆祝活动可以追溯到1297年，在9月庆祝。这个任务就是尽你所能做出最好的鬼脸)”可知这里介绍的节日有些奇怪。由此可知，划线单词的意思是“奇怪的”。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival-goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.(这个节日的特色是一个比赛，一位官员将奶酪滚下陡峭的山坡，参加节日的人去追逐它。胜利者是第一个够到并抓住奶酪的人)”可知，如果参赛者想在滚芝士比赛中获胜，他或者她应该成为第一个抓住滚下山坡奶酪的人。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.(根据规定，任何超过17岁的女性都可以被视为妻子，所以如果你在这个年龄，在7月份访问这个国家时要小心)”可知，作者认为，17岁以上的女孩在参加世界举妻锦标赛时要小心。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.(猴子自助餐节是为了纪念印度教神灵罗摩和哈努曼而举办的，届时会摆出3000公斤蔬菜和水果供猴子大快朵颐)” 可知，A 选项图片中是猴子吃食物的场景，符合猴子自助餐节纪念印度教神灵的描述。故选A项。 Passage 6 People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care to their children. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare. These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother's Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honour their parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery (墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories. Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays. 1．On Mother’s Day and Father's Day,______. A．people usually have family parties B．everyone goes to visit the cemetery C．children always go to their parents’ home D．hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts 2．What can we learn from the passage? A．Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May. B．Fewer women worked outside the home in the past. C．Not all the children respect their parents. D．Fathers are not as important as mothers. 3．Which is not a reason for children to show love and respect for their parents? A．Their parents bring them up. B．Their parents give love and care to them. C．Their parents educate them to be good persons. D．Their parents passed away before they grew up. 4．What do you think the underlined word “florists” do ? A．They sell flowers. B．They offer enough room for having family parties. C．They sell special clothes for Mother’s day. D．They make bread or pastry (点心). 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【解析】这是一篇说明文，介绍了美国的母亲节和父亲节，包括节日时间、庆祝方式、传统习俗以及相关商家在节日期间的业务情况等。 1．细节理解题。​根据第二段中“On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. (在这些日子里，家人会在家里以及餐馆团聚。)”可知，在母亲节和父亲节人们通常会有家庭聚会，故选A。 2．推理判断题。​根据第一段中“More mothers now work outside the home. (现在更多的母亲在外工作 )。”可推理出，过去在外工作的女性更少，故选 B。 3．细节理解题。​根据第一段中“They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care to their children. (他们养育孩子，教育他们成为有责任感的公民。他们给予孩子爱和关怀。 )”​可知，父母抚养孩子长大、给予他们爱和关怀并教育他们成为好人。D“他们的父母在他们长大之前就去世了。”不是孩子们应该对父母表现出爱和尊重的原因，故选D。 4．词句猜测题。​根据最后一段中“Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays. (贺卡店、florists、糖果制造商、面包店、电话公司和其他商店在这些节日期间生意很好。)”并结合节日送花习俗和选项含义，可猜测florists是卖花的店，故选A。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$