Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与风俗（话题阅读精练）英语译林版2020必修第二册

Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与风俗 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 Customs tell a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. —Robert A. Heinlein 风俗习惯告诉一个人他是谁,属于哪里,必须做什么。 ——罗伯特·A. 海因莱因 时文拓展阅读 The Spring Festival Gala, also known as Chunwan, is a highly-anticipated(期待) yearly television show in China. It is broadcast live(现场直播) on China Central Television(CCTV) on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. This grand show is a blend(融合) of various art forms, including singing, dancing, comedy sketches(喜剧小品), acrobatics(杂技), and traditional Chinese opera. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. For example, the dance performances often feature traditional Chinese costumes(服装) and choreography(舞蹈编排), vividly presenting the long-standing cultural heritage. The comedy sketches, with their humorous language and vivid description of daily life, bring laughter and warmth to the audience. The Spring Festival Gala not only serves as a form of entertainment but also as a cultural symbol. It plays a crucial role in uniting families during the New Year. As people gather around the TV to watch the show, it creates a festive and harmonious atmosphere. Moreover, the gala also reflects the development and changes of society. Through the performances, we can catch a glimpse of the country’s progress in different fields, from technology to culture. In conclusion, the Spring Festival Gala is more than just a TV show; it is a cultural feast that enriches our spiritual life and strengthens our sense of national identity. 语篇翻译： 春节联欢晚会，也被称为春晚，是中国备受期待的年度电视节目。它在中国新年前夕在中央电视台(CCTV)现场直播，吸引了国内外数十亿观众。 这场盛大的表演融合了各种艺术形式，包括唱歌、跳舞、喜剧小品、杂技和中国传统戏剧。每一场表演都是精心制作的，以展示中国文化的魅力和新年的欢乐。例如，舞蹈表演经常以中国传统服饰和舞蹈为特色，生动地展示了悠久的文化遗产。喜剧小品以幽默的语言和对日常生活的生动描述，给观众带来欢笑和温暖。 春晚不仅是一种娱乐形式，也是一种文化象征。春节在团聚家庭中起着至关重要的作用。当人们聚集在电视机前观看节目时，营造出一种喜庆和谐的气氛。 此外，春晚也反映了社会的发展和变化。通过表演，我们可以瞥见这个国家在不同领域的进步，从技术到文化。 总之，春晚不仅仅是一个电视节目；这是一场丰富我们精神生活、增强我们民族认同感的文化盛宴。 重点词汇： 1. yearly adj. 每年的 2. broadcast v. 播出 3. eve n. 前夕 4. viewer n. 观众 5. costume n. 服装 6. entertainment n. 娱乐 7. cultural symbol 文化象征 8. national identity 民族认同感 长难句分析： 1. It is broadcast live on China Central Television CCTVCCTV on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. 分析：本句主干是It is broadcast live，为主系表结构，It作主语，is broadcast是谓语，live是副词作状语。on China Central Television CCTVCCTV和on the eve of the Chinese New Year是地点状语和时间状语。attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad是现在分词短语作结果状语。 翻译：它在中国农历新年的前夕在中国中央电视台进行现场直播，吸引了国内外数十亿观众。 2. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. 分析：本句是主系表结构。Each performance是主语，is carefully crafted是谓语，to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year是目的状语，其中the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year是showcase的宾语。 翻译：每个节目都经过精心编排，以展示中国文化的魅力和新年的喜悦。 高考真题链接 (2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷·高考真题B篇)We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal. This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children’s book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his age. Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes(戳) the page with his finger. What’s up with that? He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid? Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that. Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It’s an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites. There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn’t stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province. Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet. 24. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2? A. Provided shelter for me. B. Became very clear to me. C. Took the pressure off me. D. Worked quite well on me. 25. Why did the kid poke the storybook? A. He took it for a tablet computer. B. He disliked the colorful pictures. C. He was angry with his grandpa. D. He wanted to read it by himself. 26. What does the author think of himself? A. Socially ambitious. B. Physically attractive. C. Financially independent. D. Digitally competent. 27. What can we learn about the author as a journalist? A. He lacks experience in his job. B. He seldom appears on television. C. He manages a video department. D. He often interviews internet stars. ( His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. 分析：本句是主从复合句。主句： His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which 引导定语从句、修饰 tablet computer ； that 引导定语从句、修饰 colorful pictures ； when 引导时间状语从句 翻译 ：他的父亲经常用一台平板电脑逗他开心，这台平板上满是彩色图片，当你戳这些图片时，它们就会变得栩栩如生。 ) ( multimedia tools 多媒体工具 hit home 使深刻理解；使明白 poke the page 戳书页 tablet computer 平板电脑 come alive 变得生动；活跃起来 high-tech world 高科技世界 mobile payment 移动支付 integration of... …… 的融合 internet star 网红 two minutes of fame 短暂的出名 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (河南省驻马店市第一高级中学2025-2026学年高一上学期新生学科素养测试英语试题)You might have seen fireworks, but have you seen “iron fireworks” called Datiehua? This traditional Chinese art uses liquid iron to create bright sparks(火花) like flowers in the sky. The performers need to heat the iron to 1,600℃. Then, they scoop the liquid(液体) and hit it with a wooden board. This creates a shower of sparks. Yang is a Datiehua performer in Henan Province. He was surprised when Jiang, a young woman, asked to learn this skill. Few women tried it before because it’s dangerous — hot iron can burn skin if handled wrong. Yang warned Jiang, but she didn’t give up. Yang finally decided to give her a chance. With Yang’s help, Jiang began her training. She practiced hitting stones, sand, and water to build strength. After weeks of training, her first show finally came. At night, she and the team created a “firework” show with glowing sparks. Though she got small burns, Jiang said, “The hardest part is beating fear. Courage has nothing to do with gender(性别)!” After Jiang’s team posted the video of the show online, many people became interested in the art and learned more about it. “We’re happy to share this art with the world!” said Jiang. Her story shows that with bravery and practice, anyone can keep traditions alive. 1. What is Datiehua? A. It is a modern art form using real fireworks. B. It is a traditional Chinese art using liquid iron to make sparks. C. It is a kind of flower- shaped firework made in Henan. D. It is a new way of making fireworks with wood. 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. The wooden board. B. The liquid iron. C. The bright sparks. D. The dangerous skill. 3. What can we know from paragraph 3? A. Jiang’s challenge to learn Datiehua. B. How Datiehua creates sparks. C. The history of Datiehua. D. Tools used in Datiehua. 4. What’s the theme of this passage? A. Travel. B. Science. C. Culture. D. Sports. Passage 2 (广东省深圳中学高中园2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题)The Spring Festival Gala, also known as Chunwan, is a highly-anticipated(期待) yearly television show in China. It is broadcast live(现场直播) on China Central Television(CCTV) on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. This grand show is a blend(融合) of various art forms, including singing, dancing, comedy sketches(喜剧小品), acrobatics(杂技), and traditional Chinese opera. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. For example, the dance performances often feature traditional Chinese costumes(服装) and choreography(舞蹈编排), vividly presenting the long-standing cultural heritage. The comedy sketches, with their humorous language and vivid description of daily life, bring laughter and warmth to the audience. The Spring Festival Gala not only serves as a form of entertainment but also as a cultural symbol. It plays a crucial role in uniting families during the New Year. As people gather around the TV to watch the show, it creates a festive and harmonious atmosphere. Moreover, the gala also reflects the development and changes of society. Through the performances, we can catch a glimpse of the country’s progress in different fields, from technology to culture. In conclusion, the Spring Festival Gala is more than just a TV show; it is a cultural feast that enriches our spiritual life and strengthens our sense of national identity. 5. When is the Spring Festival Gala broadcast? A. On New Year’s Day. B. On the eve of the Chinese New Year. C. In the middle of the Chinese New Year holiday. D. On the last day of the Chinese New Year. 6. What can we infer from the fact that the Spring Festival Gala reflects the development and changes of society? A. The shows in the gala are always the same. B. The performances in the gala are related to the current situation of the country. C. The gala has nothing to do with modern technology. D. The comedy sketches in the gala only focus on old-fashioned stories. 7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an art form in the Spring Festival Gala? A. Magic shows. B. Singing. C. Comedy sketches. D. Acrobatics. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the history of the Spring Festival Gala. B. To describe the performers in the Spring Festival Gala. C. To explain the importance of traditional Chinese opera in the Spring Festival Gala. D. To introduce the Spring Festival Gala as a cultural and entertaining event. Passage 3 (福建仙游第一中学2024~2025学年高一上学期期末考英语试题)Every culture has its own way of celebrating the arrival of a new year, and these traditions offer a fascinating look into local customs and values. ​ In Vietnam, Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is the most important holiday. Families spend weeks cleaning their homes to sweep away bad luck. On New Year’s Eve, they gather for a feast with special dishes like banh chung(sticky rice cakes), which symbolize prosperity. Children receive red envelopes with money, and people visit relatives to exchange good wishes. ​ In Scotland, Hogmanay is celebrated with lively street parties, especially in Edinburgh. A popular tradition is “first-footing” — the first person to enter a home after midnight should bring gifts like shortbread or whiskey to bring good fortune. Fireworks light up the sky, and people sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight. ​ In Japan, Oshogatsu is a time for reflection and new beginnings. Many people visit temples to pray for a good year, and families eat toshikoshi soba(long noodles) to wish for a long life. Homes are decorated with kadomatsu — arrangements of pine, bamboo, and plum branches, which represent longevity and resilience. ​ These diverse New Year traditions from around the world not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of different countries but also reflect the common values of family, prosperity, and new beginnings that unite people across the globe. 9. What is the most important holiday in Vietnam?​ A. Hogmanay. ​ B. Oshogatsu. ​ C. Tet Nguyen Dan. ​ D. Auld Lang Syne. ​ 10. What do Scottish people do during Hogmanay?​ A. Eat sticky rice cakes. ​ B. Have street parties and fireworks. ​ C. Visit temples to pray. ​ D. Clean their homes thoroughly. ​ 11. Why do Japanese families eat toshikoshi soba?​ A. To symbolize prosperity. ​ B. To wish for a long life. ​ C. To bring good fortune to visitors. ​ D. To celebrate with relatives. ​ 12. What do kadomatsu in Japan represent?​ A. Longevity and resilience. ​ B. Good luck and wealth. ​ C. Happiness and success. ​ D. Health and wisdom. ​ Passage 4 (广东省普宁市华侨中学2024-2025学年高一下学期第三次月考英语试题)Last summer, I was lucky enough to be part of an international student exchange program. I was sent to a small town in India for two weeks. Little did I know that this short stay would open my eyes to a world of diverse cultures and leave me with memories that would last a lifetime. The town was preparing for a famous local festival called Holi when I arrived. People were busy buying colored powders, preparing traditional sweets, and decorating the streets. Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and love. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. On the day of the festival, I woke up early to the sound of music and laughter. When I stepped outside, the whole town seemed to be in a frenzy of celebration. People of all ages were running around, throwing colored powders at each other. At first, I was a bit hesitant to join in, as I wasn’t familiar with the customs. But a kind-hearted local girl named Priya came up to me, took my hand, and pulled me into the crowd. She taught me how to play Holi safely and explained the meaning behind every tradition. As the day went on, I found myself covered from head to toe in bright colors. I was laughing and playing with people I had just met, forgetting all about the cultural differences that initially made me feel nervous. We shared stories about our countries, our families, and our dreams. I learned about Indian history, their unique art forms, and their deep-rooted values. In return, I told them about my hometown, the festivals we celebrate, and the food we love. One of the most memorable moments was when we all sat together in the evening, sharing traditional Indian food. The spices, the flavors, and the way the food was prepared were so different from what I was used to, but I loved every bite of it. Through this experience, I realized that cultural differences are not barriers but bridges that connect us. They make the world a more interesting and beautiful place. When I left India, I carried with me not only colorful memories but also a newfound appreciation for the diversity of cultures around the world. 13. Why was the author sent to India? A. To celebrate Holi with family. B. To study Indian history. C. To learn Indian art forms. D. To take part in an exchange program. 14. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author didn’t enjoy the Indian food. B. Holi is only celebrated by young people in India. C. The author was afraid of the local people at first. D. The author’s attitude towards cultural differences changed after the experience. 15. The underlined word “frenzy” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______ A. calm state B. wild excitement C. low movement D. quiet atmosphere 16. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the festival of Holi in India. B. To show the author’s love for Indian art forms. C. To describe the traditional Indian food. D. To tell the story of the author’s experience in India and the understanding of cultural diversity. Passage 5 (江苏省东台市2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题)For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, “Wherever my carpet(a material for covering floors or stairs, like a big mat) is, that’s where I live.” 1 And the art of carpet making has been part of Azerbaijan’s culture since a very long time ago. Today, carpets are a big part of daily life in Azerbajan. They can be found everywhere: on the walls and floors of homes, restaurants, etc. 2 Its making techniques have been passed down from father to son, mother to daughter, and each carpet has a unique story to tell. In the country’s capital, Baku, the beloved carpet’s most impressive symbol comes in the form of a splendid building. 3 Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, designed by Austrian architect Franz Janz, sits proudly on the city’s busy seaside walkway. The museum was founded in 1967 by a famous artist and carpet weaver Latif Karimov, who dedicated his life to celebrating and preserving Azerbaijani carpets. It was, at the time of opening, the very first museum of its kind. 4 Those carpets, dating from the 17th century to the present day, come from different areas across the country. Most of them are made using wool from either lambs or sheep, although there are some silk ones which are made only in Sheki, the only silk-producing region in the country. A short distance from the museum is Azerkhalcha, an organization devoted to preserving the age-old tradition of carpet making and supporting the women who devote their life to it. One of them is Sevinj Hajiyeva, who was taught how to make it by her brother when she was very little. “ 5 It’s a lifelong hobby and a source of love,” she says. “I hope to pass on this art to the young. ” For Sevinj, through carpets people in Azerbaijan can share feelings and ideas. A. But they are quite expensive. B. Carpet making is not just an art. C. Carpets have been deeply loved in Azerbaijan. D. The museum is one of the biggest ones in the world. E. The museum has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. F. Some of them are made for special occasions: weddings, birthdays, burials, and so on. G. It’s shaped, rather remarkably, like a huge carpet decorated in a colourful and fashionable style. Passage 6 (湖南省名校联考联合体2024-2025学年高一下学期第二次3月联考英语试题) Spanish Weddings Weddings in Spain hold great significance and are truly special occasions. It’s very common to see that not only the whole family but also the whole village comes together to celebrate. 6 While there are some customs that might seem familiar to us, like the practice of throwing rice, there are many others that are quite unique and less well-known. 7 In traditional Spanish weddings, the groom would present the bride with 13 coins. This was a symbol of his willingness to support her financially. However, as time has passed, things have changed. Nowadays, brides and grooms exchange these coins, showing their intention to share their wealth equally in the future. Traditionally, Spanish wedding s were quite different from many others. They didn’t have bridesmaids or groomsmen. When the wedding ceremony took place, at the altar, it was just the bride and the groom. 8 At the wedding reception, the main table was arranged for six people: the bride, the groom, and their parents. It was a special space for the most important family members. 9 Bridesmaids have gradually become a part of Spanish weddings. During the lively wedding reception, the bride and groom go around to each table, carrying a basket filled with small tokens of appreciation. The male guests are usually offered a cigar or a small bottle of wine, while the female guests receive a delicate little gift. This is also the time when guests often give their wedding gifts in the form that is most preferred - money in envelopes. 10 A. Coins are closely related to most Spanish weddings. B. Thus, you’ll notice that traditional weddings are crowded with people. C. Invitations are usually sent out one or two weeks before the wedding ceremony. D. And this situation allowed them to enjoy the happy moment more privately. E. Some couples also send out the number of a bank account along with the invitation. F. Those who occupy the main table will be regarded as rude guests in the wedding ceremony. G. However, due to Hollywood’s influence, weddings have experienced some changes nowadays. Passage 7 (四川省乐山市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题) On Christmas Eve, Devitt Kane and Eric Ramey, two highway workers found a broken garbage bag on U. S. Highway 2 near Leavenworth. Inside were kids’ Christmas 1 — tennis shoes and toys in broken wrappings. No one had reported them 2 , so Kane and Ramey posted the news online. “We hoped to find the 3 before Christmas morning,” said Kane, recalling his own childhood holiday 4 . They posted photos online too but 5 the name on the gift tag to prevent false claims(冒领). 6 passed with no leads until their coworker Madi Voie found the 7 : Madi’s friend Mary Fennor had posted about her brother Charlie 8 gifts on the way to Everett. Charlie, who was driving to visit his 9 , hadn’t realized the bag had blown out of his trunk(后备箱). Voie immediately connected Charlie through Mary. Voie 10 him near a ski resort after midnight on Christmas Day. “It felt like the plot of a heart-warming movie,” Voie recalled. “He never 11 to recover them.” Carlile rushed back to 12 the gifts before his grandkids woke up and 13 delivered the surprise early Christmas morning. For Kane, Ramey and Voie working through the holiday, it brought them unexpected 14 . “Working holidays is tough,” Voie said, “but making someone’s Christmas better is pretty 15 .” 1. A. gifts B. clothes C. books D. cards 2. A. stolen B. missing C. found D. damaged 3. A. owner B. postman C. seller D. police 4. A. shopping B. relaxations C. excitement D. decorations 5. A. hid B. showed C. created D. forgot 6. A. Christmas B. Months C. Days D. Hours 7. A. solution B. information C. arrangement D. comment 8. A. losing B. delivering C. buying D. wrapping 9. A. friends B. parents C. sister D. grandkids 10. A. invited B. discovered C. helped D. met 11. A. mind B. doubted C. expected D. wanted 12. A. return B. buy C. rewrap D. check 13. A. nearly B. successfully C. hardly D. calmly 14. A. tiredness B. joy C. anger D. stress 15. A. challenging B. satisfying C. exhausting D. amazing Passage 8 (陕西省渭南市韩城市2024-2025学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题)Last summer, I had an unbelievable chance to experience the Dai Water-Splashing Festival in Yunnan. It is the most 16 traditional festival for the Dai people. It is a time to embrace the new year and wash away bad 17 . Before the festival, the whole village was full of a busy yet exciting 18 . People were 19 their houses, painting the walls in bright colors, and making traditional handicrafts. The women were busy preparing special festival food like glutinous(黏的) rice cakes 20 in bamboo leaves. On the first day of the festival, a big parade was 21 . People dressed in their most beautiful traditional 22 such as turbans(长头巾) and shirts. They paraded through the village, carrying dragon-head shaped water containers. The music of elephant-foot drums 23 the air, making the atmosphere even more lively. The most exciting part of the festival was the water-splashing activity. At first, people 24 splashed water on each other as a greeting. But soon, it 25 a water-splashing battle. Everyone was 26 and screaming(尖叫), running around to splash and be splashed. The water in the air shined under the sunlight, creating a beautiful and joyful 27 . Even I, a foreign visitor, was quickly pulled into the fun. I was 28 wet within minutes, but I didn’t care at all. In the evening, there were also wonderful 29 . Young men and women danced happily, showing off their traditional dance moves. The audience cheered and 30 , and the whole village was filled with happiness. 16. A. important B. boring C. humorous D. flexible 17. A. faith B. luck C. fear D. tension 18. A. success B. climate C. reaction D. atmosphere 19. A. flashing B. decorating C. noticing D. referring 20. A. packaged B. donated C. replaced D. confirmed 21. A. rejected B. obtained C. held D. proved 22. A. gloves B. costumes C. towels D. patterns 23. A. elected B. crowded C. filled D. ignored 24. A. extremely B. crazily C. possibly D. mildly 25. A. ran out B. carried on C. related to D. turned into 26. A. crying B. laughing C. tolerating D. changing 27. A. measure B. threat C. scene D. conference 28. A. absolutely B. differently C. recently D. difficultly 29. A. questions B. performances C. summaries D. characters 30. A. clapped B. compared C. finished D. begged Passage 9 (山西省太原市太原师院附中高一升高二分班考2025-2026学年高二上学期开学英语试题)The “Chinese Bridge” in New Zealand is an event held once a year, which 1 (organize) by the Confucius Institute in Auckland. And it’s in 2 (prepare) for the New Zealand Chinese Language Week. Last year, the event took place on September 24 and seventeen students attended it. Chinese Ambassador(大使) to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said that he hopes there will be 3 (many) New Zealand youth to join the China-New Zealand language and cultural exchange community, 4 more and more New Zealand youth can become ambassadors of friendship between the two countries. Jo Coughlan, 5 is the chairperson(主席) of the New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust, said, “We set up the New Zealand Chinese Language Week as another way 6 (try) to bridge the cultural differences between New Zealand and China. ” Naisi Chen, 7 New Zealand government officer, talked 8 her own experience of learning Chinese, “I had very patient Chinese teachers and 9 (pass) the Chinese language tests several years ago. The ability to speak Chinese grounded me well in Chinese culture. I’m looking forward to 10 (hear) from bilingual(双语的) talents who will help further strengthen communication between New Zealand and China. ” Passage 10 (安徽省亳州市第一中学2025-2026学年高一上学期入学适应性考试英语科模拟练习题)Paper cutting is one of the most popular Chinese traditional art 11 (form). It is popular for its low cost and artistry. What’s more, it communicates the content and nature of traditional culture with its own language. Chinese paper cutting is an art which 12 (date) back to the 6th century. From the 7th century, it became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art 13 (bring) to the rest of the world in the 14th century. In the countryside, paper cutting is traditionally a handicraft for women. In the past, every girl was supposed 14 (know) it. At the same time, women were judged by their skills. Professional paper cutting artists were, on 15 other hand, usually men who were paid well through working hard in workshops. Paper cuttings were 16 (general) used in religious rituals(宗教仪式). In the past, paper was cut into 17 (image) of people or things such as money and clothes and buried(埋葬) with the dead. Today, paper cuttings, 18 are usually made with red paper, are used as decorations. 19 is easy to learn how to make paper cuttings. But to be good at it is not easy. It requires much effort, practice 20 imagination. ( 12 / 12 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与风俗 话题阅读精练 单元引言解读 Customs tell a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. —Robert A. Heinlein 风俗习惯告诉一个人他是谁,属于哪里,必须做什么。 ——罗伯特·A. 海因莱因 时文拓展阅读 The Spring Festival Gala, also known as Chunwan, is a highly-anticipated(期待) yearly television show in China. It is broadcast live(现场直播) on China Central Television(CCTV) on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. This grand show is a blend(融合) of various art forms, including singing, dancing, comedy sketches(喜剧小品), acrobatics(杂技), and traditional Chinese opera. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. For example, the dance performances often feature traditional Chinese costumes(服装) and choreography(舞蹈编排), vividly presenting the long-standing cultural heritage. The comedy sketches, with their humorous language and vivid description of daily life, bring laughter and warmth to the audience. The Spring Festival Gala not only serves as a form of entertainment but also as a cultural symbol. It plays a crucial role in uniting families during the New Year. As people gather around the TV to watch the show, it creates a festive and harmonious atmosphere. Moreover, the gala also reflects the development and changes of society. Through the performances, we can catch a glimpse of the country’s progress in different fields, from technology to culture. In conclusion, the Spring Festival Gala is more than just a TV show; it is a cultural feast that enriches our spiritual life and strengthens our sense of national identity. 语篇翻译： 春节联欢晚会，也被称为春晚，是中国备受期待的年度电视节目。它在中国新年前夕在中央电视台(CCTV)现场直播，吸引了国内外数十亿观众。 这场盛大的表演融合了各种艺术形式，包括唱歌、跳舞、喜剧小品、杂技和中国传统戏剧。每一场表演都是精心制作的，以展示中国文化的魅力和新年的欢乐。例如，舞蹈表演经常以中国传统服饰和舞蹈为特色，生动地展示了悠久的文化遗产。喜剧小品以幽默的语言和对日常生活的生动描述，给观众带来欢笑和温暖。 春晚不仅是一种娱乐形式，也是一种文化象征。春节在团聚家庭中起着至关重要的作用。当人们聚集在电视机前观看节目时，营造出一种喜庆和谐的气氛。 此外，春晚也反映了社会的发展和变化。通过表演，我们可以瞥见这个国家在不同领域的进步，从技术到文化。 总之，春晚不仅仅是一个电视节目；这是一场丰富我们精神生活、增强我们民族认同感的文化盛宴。 重点词汇： 1. yearly adj. 每年的 2. broadcast v. 播出 3. eve n. 前夕 4. viewer n. 观众 5. costume n. 服装 6. entertainment n. 娱乐 7. cultural symbol 文化象征 8. national identity 民族认同感 长难句分析： 1. It is broadcast live on China Central Television CCTVCCTV on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. 分析：本句主干是It is broadcast live，为主系表结构，It作主语，is broadcast是谓语，live是副词作状语。on China Central Television CCTVCCTV和on the eve of the Chinese New Year是地点状语和时间状语。attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad是现在分词短语作结果状语。 翻译：它在中国农历新年的前夕在中国中央电视台进行现场直播，吸引了国内外数十亿观众。 2. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. 分析：本句是主系表结构。Each performance是主语，is carefully crafted是谓语，to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year是目的状语，其中the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year是showcase的宾语。 翻译：每个节目都经过精心编排，以展示中国文化的魅力和新年的喜悦。 高考真题链接 (2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷·高考真题B篇)We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal. This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children’s book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures — a perfect match for his age. Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes(戳) the page with his finger. What’s up with that? He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid? Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that. Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It’s an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique, like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites. There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn’t stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province. Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star — two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet. 24. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2? A. Provided shelter for me. B. Became very clear to me. C. Took the pressure off me. D. Worked quite well on me. 25. Why did the kid poke the storybook? A. He took it for a tablet computer. B. He disliked the colorful pictures. C. He was angry with his grandpa. D. He wanted to read it by himself. 26. What does the author think of himself? A. Socially ambitious. B. Physically attractive. C. Financially independent. D. Digitally competent. 27. What can we learn about the author as a journalist? A. He lacks experience in his job. B. He seldom appears on television. C. He manages a video department. D. He often interviews internet stars. 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经是一名记者，在春节期间，作者给孙子拿了一本儿童读物，孙子却以为是平板电脑，不停地戳书。 24. B 词句猜测题。根据第一段“We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don’t even realize it’s new. For them, it’s just normal. ”以及画线词后文“as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. ”可知，作者是记者，生活在一个讲故事的新时代，有许多新的多媒体工具。许多年轻人甚至没有意识到它是新的。对他们来说，这很正常。而这在春节假期，作者和两岁的孙子坐在沙发上，尤其清楚认识到了这一点。故画线词意思是“我很清楚”。故选B。 25. A 细节理解题。根据第五段中“He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that. (事实上，他对书本并不熟悉。他的父亲经常用一台装有彩色图片的平板电脑逗他开心，当你戳它们的时候，这些图片就会变得栩栩如生。他认为我的故事书就是那样的)”可知，那孩子戳故事书是因为他把它当成了平板电脑。故选A。 26. D 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“Well, I may be old, but I’m not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I’ve even built websites. (我可能老了，但从数字角度来说，我还没有毫无希望的挑战。我编辑视频，制作音频。我用移动支付。我甚至建立了网站)”可知，作者认为自己懂数码技术。故选D。 27. B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“There’s one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I’ve spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. (然而，在我的新媒体体验中有一个明显的差距：我很少在镜头前呆着，因为我的脸是为电台而生的)”可知，作者作为记者他很少上电视。故选B。 ( His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. 分析：本句是主从复合句。主句： His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which 引导定语从句、修饰 tablet computer ； that 引导定语从句、修饰 colorful pictures ； when 引导时间状语从句 翻译 ：他的父亲经常用一台平板电脑逗他开心，这台平板上满是彩色图片，当你戳这些图片时，它们就会变得栩栩如生。 ) ( multimedia tools 多媒体工具 hit home 使深刻理解；使明白 poke the page 戳书页 tablet computer 平板电脑 come alive 变得生动；活跃起来 high-tech world 高科技世界 mobile payment 移动支付 integration of... …… 的融合 internet star 网红 two minutes of fame 短暂的出名 ) 综合实战演练 Passage 1 (河南省驻马店市第一高级中学2025-2026学年高一上学期新生学科素养测试英语试题)You might have seen fireworks, but have you seen “iron fireworks” called Datiehua? This traditional Chinese art uses liquid iron to create bright sparks(火花) like flowers in the sky. The performers need to heat the iron to 1,600℃. Then, they scoop the liquid(液体) and hit it with a wooden board. This creates a shower of sparks. Yang is a Datiehua performer in Henan Province. He was surprised when Jiang, a young woman, asked to learn this skill. Few women tried it before because it’s dangerous — hot iron can burn skin if handled wrong. Yang warned Jiang, but she didn’t give up. Yang finally decided to give her a chance. With Yang’s help, Jiang began her training. She practiced hitting stones, sand, and water to build strength. After weeks of training, her first show finally came. At night, she and the team created a “firework” show with glowing sparks. Though she got small burns, Jiang said, “The hardest part is beating fear. Courage has nothing to do with gender(性别)!” After Jiang’s team posted the video of the show online, many people became interested in the art and learned more about it. “We’re happy to share this art with the world!” said Jiang. Her story shows that with bravery and practice, anyone can keep traditions alive. 1. What is Datiehua? A. It is a modern art form using real fireworks. B. It is a traditional Chinese art using liquid iron to make sparks. C. It is a kind of flower- shaped firework made in Henan. D. It is a new way of making fireworks with wood. 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. The wooden board. B. The liquid iron. C. The bright sparks. D. The dangerous skill. 3. What can we know from paragraph 3? A. Jiang’s challenge to learn Datiehua. B. How Datiehua creates sparks. C. The history of Datiehua. D. Tools used in Datiehua. 4. What’s the theme of this passage? A. Travel. B. Science. C. Culture. D. Sports. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了河南女子江某学习传统艺术“打铁花”的故事，展现其传承意义。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This traditional Chinese art uses liquid iron to create bright sparks(火花) like flowers in the sky. (这种中国传统艺术用液态铁在天空中制造出如花朵般的明亮火花)”可知，“打铁花”是使用液态铁制造火花的一种中国传统艺术。故选B。 2. 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“The performers need to heat the iron to 1,600℃. Then, they scoop the liquid(液体) and hit it with a wooden board. (表演者需要将铁加热到1600℃。然后，他们舀出液体，用木板击打它)”可知，此处是用木板击打液态铁，所以“it”指代的是液态铁。故选B。 3. 主旨大意题。根据第三段“With Yang’s help, Jiang began her training. She practiced hitting stones, sand, and water to build strength. After weeks of training, her first show finally came. At night, she and the team created a “firework” show with glowing sparks. Though she got small burns, Jiang said, “The hardest part is beating fear. Courage has nothing to do with gender(性别)!”(在杨先生的帮助下，江某开始了训练。她练习击打石头、沙子和水来增强力量。经过数周的训练，她的首场演出终于到来。夜晚，她和团队用炽热的火花呈现了一场“烟花”表演。尽管身上有些小烫伤，江某却说：“最难的是战胜恐惧。勇气与性别无关！”)”可知，本段主要讲述了江某学习“打铁花”所面临的挑战。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。文章围绕中国传统艺术“打铁花”展开，讲述了江某学习这门技艺并成功表演，让更多人了解该艺术的故事，由此推断，文章主题是文化。故选C。 Passage 2 (广东省深圳中学高中园2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题)The Spring Festival Gala, also known as Chunwan, is a highly-anticipated(期待) yearly television show in China. It is broadcast live(现场直播) on China Central Television(CCTV) on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. This grand show is a blend(融合) of various art forms, including singing, dancing, comedy sketches(喜剧小品), acrobatics(杂技), and traditional Chinese opera. Each performance is carefully crafted to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and the joy of the New Year. For example, the dance performances often feature traditional Chinese costumes(服装) and choreography(舞蹈编排), vividly presenting the long-standing cultural heritage. The comedy sketches, with their humorous language and vivid description of daily life, bring laughter and warmth to the audience. The Spring Festival Gala not only serves as a form of entertainment but also as a cultural symbol. It plays a crucial role in uniting families during the New Year. As people gather around the TV to watch the show, it creates a festive and harmonious atmosphere. Moreover, the gala also reflects the development and changes of society. Through the performances, we can catch a glimpse of the country’s progress in different fields, from technology to culture. In conclusion, the Spring Festival Gala is more than just a TV show; it is a cultural feast that enriches our spiritual life and strengthens our sense of national identity. 5. When is the Spring Festival Gala broadcast? A. On New Year’s Day. B. On the eve of the Chinese New Year. C. In the middle of the Chinese New Year holiday. D. On the last day of the Chinese New Year. 6. What can we infer from the fact that the Spring Festival Gala reflects the development and changes of society? A. The shows in the gala are always the same. B. The performances in the gala are related to the current situation of the country. C. The gala has nothing to do with modern technology. D. The comedy sketches in the gala only focus on old-fashioned stories. 7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an art form in the Spring Festival Gala? A. Magic shows. B. Singing. C. Comedy sketches. D. Acrobatics. 8. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the history of the Spring Festival Gala. B. To describe the performers in the Spring Festival Gala. C. To explain the importance of traditional Chinese opera in the Spring Festival Gala. D. To introduce the Spring Festival Gala as a cultural and entertaining event. 【答案】5. B 6. B 7. A 8. D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国春节联欢晚会，即春晚作为备受期待的年度电视节目，融合多种艺术形式，是文化和娱乐活动，还阐述其反映社会发展变化、在家庭团聚及丰富精神生活等方面的意义。 5. 细节理解题。根据文中第一段第二句“It is broadcast live(现场直播) on China Central Television(CCTV) on the eve of the Chinese New Year, attracting billions of viewers both at home and abroad. (它在中国农历新年前夕通过中央电视台现场直播，吸引了国内外数十亿观众)”，可知春晚在农历新年前夕播出。故选B项。 6. 推理判断题。根据文中第四段第二句“Through the performances, we can catch a glimpse of the country’s progress in different fields, from technology to culture. (通过这些表演，我们可以瞥见国家在从科技到文化等不同领域的进步)”，可知春晚表演与国家当前情况相关。故选B项。 7. 细节理解题。根据文中第二段第一句“This grand show is a blend(融合) of various art forms,  including singing, dancing, comedy sketches(喜剧小品), acrobatics(杂技), and traditional Chinese opera. (这场盛大的演出融合了多种艺术形式，包括歌唱、舞蹈、喜剧小品、杂技和中国传统戏曲)”，可知提到的艺术形式里没有Magic shows，魔术表演。故选A项。 8. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，根据第一段中“The Spring Festival Gala, also known as Chunwan, is a highly-anticipated(期待) yearly television show in China. (春节晚会，又称春晚，是中国备受期待的年度电视节目。)”等内容可知，文章介绍了春晚是融合多种艺术形式的电视节目，是文化和娱乐活动，还讲了其反映社会发展、对家庭团聚和丰富精神生活的意义等，也就是介绍春晚作为文化和娱乐活动的相关内容。故选D项。 Passage 3 (福建仙游第一中学2024~2025学年高一上学期期末考英语试题)Every culture has its own way of celebrating the arrival of a new year, and these traditions offer a fascinating look into local customs and values. ​ In Vietnam, Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is the most important holiday. Families spend weeks cleaning their homes to sweep away bad luck. On New Year’s Eve, they gather for a feast with special dishes like banh chung(sticky rice cakes), which symbolize prosperity. Children receive red envelopes with money, and people visit relatives to exchange good wishes. ​ In Scotland, Hogmanay is celebrated with lively street parties, especially in Edinburgh. A popular tradition is “first-footing” — the first person to enter a home after midnight should bring gifts like shortbread or whiskey to bring good fortune. Fireworks light up the sky, and people sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight. ​ In Japan, Oshogatsu is a time for reflection and new beginnings. Many people visit temples to pray for a good year, and families eat toshikoshi soba(long noodles) to wish for a long life. Homes are decorated with kadomatsu — arrangements of pine, bamboo, and plum branches, which represent longevity and resilience. ​ These diverse New Year traditions from around the world not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of different countries but also reflect the common values of family, prosperity, and new beginnings that unite people across the globe. 9. What is the most important holiday in Vietnam?​ A. Hogmanay. ​ B. Oshogatsu. ​ C. Tet Nguyen Dan. ​ D. Auld Lang Syne. ​ 10. What do Scottish people do during Hogmanay?​ A. Eat sticky rice cakes. ​ B. Have street parties and fireworks. ​ C. Visit temples to pray. ​ D. Clean their homes thoroughly. ​ 11. Why do Japanese families eat toshikoshi soba?​ A. To symbolize prosperity. ​ B. To wish for a long life. ​ C. To bring good fortune to visitors. ​ D. To celebrate with relatives. ​ 12. What do kadomatsu in Japan represent?​ A. Longevity and resilience. ​ B. Good luck and wealth. ​ C. Happiness and success. ​ D. Health and wisdom. ​ 【答案】9. C 10. B 11. B 12. A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了越南、苏格兰和日本三个国家庆祝新年的独特传统，解释了这些习俗的象征意义，并强调了它们所体现的共同价值观。 9. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In Vietnam, Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet, is the most important holiday. ( 在越南，Tet Nguyen Dan，简称Tet，是最重要的节日。)”可知，越南最重要的节日是 Tet Nguyen Dan。故选C。 10. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In Scotland, Hogmanay is celebrated with lively street parties, especially in Edinburgh. A popular tradition is “first-footing” — the first person to enter a home after midnight should bring gifts like shortbread or whiskey to bring good fortune. Fireworks light up the sky, and people sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight. (在苏格兰，人们会以热闹的街头派对庆祝Hogmanay，尤其是在爱丁堡。一个广受欢迎的传统是“first-footing”——午夜后第一个进入他人家中的人要携带酥饼或威士忌等礼物，为对方带来好运。夜空中烟花绽放，人们在午夜时分齐唱《友谊地久天长》。)”可知，苏格兰人在Hogmanay会举办街头派对并燃放烟花。故选B。 11. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Many people visit temples to pray for a good year, and families eat toshikoshi soba(long noodles) to wish for a long life. (许多人会前往寺庙祈福，祈求新年顺遂；家人们会吃年节荞麦面，寓意长寿。)”可知，日本家庭吃年节荞麦面是为了祈求长寿。故选B。 12. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Homes are decorated with kadomatsu — arrangements of pine, bamboo, and plum branches, which represent longevity and resilience. (家中会摆放门松 ——由松枝、竹枝和梅枝组成的装饰，象征着长寿与坚韧。)”可知，日本的门松象征着长寿与坚韧。故选A。 Passage 4 (广东省普宁市华侨中学2024-2025学年高一下学期第三次月考英语试题)Last summer, I was lucky enough to be part of an international student exchange program. I was sent to a small town in India for two weeks. Little did I know that this short stay would open my eyes to a world of diverse cultures and leave me with memories that would last a lifetime. The town was preparing for a famous local festival called Holi when I arrived. People were busy buying colored powders, preparing traditional sweets, and decorating the streets. Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and love. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. On the day of the festival, I woke up early to the sound of music and laughter. When I stepped outside, the whole town seemed to be in a frenzy of celebration. People of all ages were running around, throwing colored powders at each other. At first, I was a bit hesitant to join in, as I wasn’t familiar with the customs. But a kind-hearted local girl named Priya came up to me, took my hand, and pulled me into the crowd. She taught me how to play Holi safely and explained the meaning behind every tradition. As the day went on, I found myself covered from head to toe in bright colors. I was laughing and playing with people I had just met, forgetting all about the cultural differences that initially made me feel nervous. We shared stories about our countries, our families, and our dreams. I learned about Indian history, their unique art forms, and their deep-rooted values. In return, I told them about my hometown, the festivals we celebrate, and the food we love. One of the most memorable moments was when we all sat together in the evening, sharing traditional Indian food. The spices, the flavors, and the way the food was prepared were so different from what I was used to, but I loved every bite of it. Through this experience, I realized that cultural differences are not barriers but bridges that connect us. They make the world a more interesting and beautiful place. When I left India, I carried with me not only colorful memories but also a newfound appreciation for the diversity of cultures around the world. 13. Why was the author sent to India? A. To celebrate Holi with family. B. To study Indian history. C. To learn Indian art forms. D. To take part in an exchange program. 14. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author didn’t enjoy the Indian food. B. Holi is only celebrated by young people in India. C. The author was afraid of the local people at first. D. The author’s attitude towards cultural differences changed after the experience. 15. The underlined word “frenzy” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______ A. calm state B. wild excitement C. low movement D. quiet atmosphere 16. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the festival of Holi in India. B. To show the author’s love for Indian art forms. C. To describe the traditional Indian food. D. To tell the story of the author’s experience in India and the understanding of cultural diversity. 【答案】13. D 14. D 15. B 16. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者参加国际学生交流项目，在印度小镇体验洒红节并理解文化多样性的故事。 13. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Last summer, I was lucky enough to be part of an international student exchange program. I was sent to a small town in India for two weeks. (去年夏天，我很幸运地参加了一个国际学生交流项目。我被派往印度的一个小镇两周。)”可知，作者被派往印度是参加一个国际学生交流项目。故选D。 14. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Through this experience, I realized that cultural differences are not barriers but bridges that connect us. They make the world a more interesting and beautiful place. When I left India, I carried with me not only colorful memories but also a newfound appreciation for the diversity of cultures around the world. (通过这次经历，我意识到文化差异不是障碍，而是连接我们的桥梁。它们让世界变得更加有趣和美丽。当我离开印度时，我不仅带走了丰富多彩的回忆，还对世界各地的文化多样性有了新的认识。)”可推知，作者在经历了这次体验后对文化差异的态度发生了变化。故选D。 15. 词句猜测题。根据第三段划线词后文“People of all ages were running around, throwing colored powders at each other. (各个年龄段的人都在跑来跑去，互相投掷彩色粉末。)”可知，人们在庆祝节日，所以整个城镇似乎都处于一种狂热的庆祝状态中，故划线词意思与B项wild excitement“极度的兴奋”意义相近。故选B。 16. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Last summer, I was lucky enough to be part of an international student exchange program. I was sent to a small town in India for two weeks. Little did I know that this short stay would open my eyes to a world of diverse cultures and leave me with memories that would last a lifetime. (去年夏天，我很幸运地参加了一个国际学生交流项目。我被派往印度的一个小镇两周。我一点也不知道，这短暂的停留会让我看到一个多元文化的世界，给我留下了一生的回忆。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者参加国际学生交流项目，在印度小镇体验洒红节并理解文化多样性的故事，故D项最能概括文章主旨大意。故选D。 Passage 5 (江苏省东台市2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题)For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, “Wherever my carpet(a material for covering floors or stairs, like a big mat) is, that’s where I live.” 1 And the art of carpet making has been part of Azerbaijan’s culture since a very long time ago. Today, carpets are a big part of daily life in Azerbajan. They can be found everywhere: on the walls and floors of homes, restaurants, etc. 2 Its making techniques have been passed down from father to son, mother to daughter, and each carpet has a unique story to tell. In the country’s capital, Baku, the beloved carpet’s most impressive symbol comes in the form of a splendid building. 3 Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, designed by Austrian architect Franz Janz, sits proudly on the city’s busy seaside walkway. The museum was founded in 1967 by a famous artist and carpet weaver Latif Karimov, who dedicated his life to celebrating and preserving Azerbaijani carpets. It was, at the time of opening, the very first museum of its kind. 4 Those carpets, dating from the 17th century to the present day, come from different areas across the country. Most of them are made using wool from either lambs or sheep, although there are some silk ones which are made only in Sheki, the only silk-producing region in the country. A short distance from the museum is Azerkhalcha, an organization devoted to preserving the age-old tradition of carpet making and supporting the women who devote their life to it. One of them is Sevinj Hajiyeva, who was taught how to make it by her brother when she was very little. “ 5 It’s a lifelong hobby and a source of love,” she says. “I hope to pass on this art to the young. ” For Sevinj, through carpets people in Azerbaijan can share feelings and ideas. A. But they are quite expensive. B. Carpet making is not just an art. C. Carpets have been deeply loved in Azerbaijan. D. The museum is one of the biggest ones in the world. E. The museum has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. F. Some of them are made for special occasions: weddings, birthdays, burials, and so on. G. It’s shaped, rather remarkably, like a huge carpet decorated in a colourful and fashionable style. 【答案】1. C 2. F 3. G 4. E 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了阿塞拜疆的地毯文化，包括地毯在日常生活中的重要性、地毯博物馆以及地毯制作的传统。 1. 由上文“For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, “Wherever my carpet(a material for covering floors or stairs, like a big mat) is, that’s where I live. (对一些人来说，家是心之所在。然而，在阿塞拜疆，有句谚语说：“无论我的地毯在哪里，我就住在哪里。”)”及下文“And the art of carpet making has been part of Azerbaijan’s culture since a very long time ago. (地毯制作艺术从很久以前就是阿塞拜疆文化的一部分。)”可知，本空应强调阿塞拜疆人对地毯的喜爱。C选项“Carpets have been deeply loved in Azerbaijan. (地毯在阿塞拜疆深受喜爱。)”强调了阿塞拜疆人对地毯的喜爱，能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 2. 由上文“Today, carpets are a big part of daily life in Azerbajan. They can be found everywhere: on the walls and floors of homes, restaurants, etc. (如今，地毯是阿塞拜疆日常生活的重要组成部分。它们随处可见：在家庭、餐馆等的墙壁和地板上。)”可知，本空应强调地毯在阿塞拜疆的用途。F选项“Some of them are made for special occasions: weddings, birthdays, burials, and so on. (其中一些是为特殊场合制作的：婚礼、生日、葬礼等。)”强调了地毯在阿塞拜疆的用途，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 3. 由上文“In the country’s capital, Baku, the beloved carpet’s most impressive symbol comes in the form of a splendid building. (在该国首都巴库，心爱的地毯最令人印象深刻的象征以一座宏伟的建筑形式出现。)”可知，本空应强调这座宏伟建筑的形状。G选项“It’s shaped, rather remarkably, like a huge carpet decorated in a colourful and fashionable style. (它的形状非常引人注目，就像一块装饰着彩色和时尚风格的大地毯。)”描述了这座宏伟建筑的形状，能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 4. 由下文“Those carpets, dating from the 17th century to the present day, come from different areas across the country. Most of them are made using wool from either lambs or sheep, although there are some silk ones which are made only in Sheki, the only silk-producing region in the country. (那些地毯，年代从 17 世纪到现在，来自全国各地。它们大多数是用羔羊或绵羊的羊毛制成的，不过也有一些丝绸地毯，仅在该国唯一的丝绸产区舍基制作。)”可知，下文介绍博物馆里地毯的情况，本空应强调该博物馆的收藏。E选项“The museum has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. (该博物馆拥有世界上最大的阿塞拜疆地毯收藏。)”强调了该博物馆的收藏，能引起下文，符合题意。故选E。 5. 由上文“A short distance from the museum is Azerkhalcha, an organization devoted to preserving the age-old tradition of carpet making and supporting the women who devote their life to it. (离博物馆不远的地方是Azerkhalcha，这是一个致力于保护古老的地毯制作传统和支持那些献身于这一传统的女性的组织。)”及下文“It’s a lifelong hobby and a source of love(这是一生的爱好和爱的源泉。)”可知，本空应强调地毯制作对阿塞拜疆女性的意义。B选项“Carpet making is not just an art. (地毯制作不仅仅是一门艺术。)”强调了地毯制作对阿塞拜疆女性的意义，能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 Passage 6 (湖南省名校联考联合体2024-2025学年高一下学期第二次3月联考英语试题) Spanish Weddings Weddings in Spain hold great significance and are truly special occasions. It’s very common to see that not only the whole family but also the whole village comes together to celebrate. 6 While there are some customs that might seem familiar to us, like the practice of throwing rice, there are many others that are quite unique and less well-known. 7 In traditional Spanish weddings, the groom would present the bride with 13 coins. This was a symbol of his willingness to support her financially. However, as time has passed, things have changed. Nowadays, brides and grooms exchange these coins, showing their intention to share their wealth equally in the future. Traditionally, Spanish wedding s were quite different from many others. They didn’t have bridesmaids or groomsmen. When the wedding ceremony took place, at the altar, it was just the bride and the groom. 8 At the wedding reception, the main table was arranged for six people: the bride, the groom, and their parents. It was a special space for the most important family members. 9 Bridesmaids have gradually become a part of Spanish weddings. During the lively wedding reception, the bride and groom go around to each table, carrying a basket filled with small tokens of appreciation. The male guests are usually offered a cigar or a small bottle of wine, while the female guests receive a delicate little gift. This is also the time when guests often give their wedding gifts in the form that is most preferred - money in envelopes. 10 A. Coins are closely related to most Spanish weddings. B. Thus, you’ll notice that traditional weddings are crowded with people. C. Invitations are usually sent out one or two weeks before the wedding ceremony. D. And this situation allowed them to enjoy the happy moment more privately. E. Some couples also send out the number of a bank account along with the invitation. F. Those who occupy the main table will be regarded as rude guests in the wedding ceremony. G. However, due to Hollywood’s influence, weddings have experienced some changes nowadays. 【答案】6. B 7. A 8. D 9. G 10. E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了西班牙婚礼的传统习俗与现代变化。 6. 根据前文“It’s very common to see that not only the whole family but also the whole village comes together to celebrate. (很常见的是，不仅全家人，而且整个村庄都会聚在一起庆祝。)”可知，这里描述了西班牙婚礼的一个特点，即很多人会聚在一起庆祝。B选项“Thus, you’ll notice that traditional weddings are crowded with people. (因此，你会发现传统的婚礼上人山人海。)”中的thus表示因果关系，承接了上文关于很多人聚在一起庆祝的描述。故选B。 7. 根据后文“In traditional Spanish weddings, the groom would present the bride with 13 coins. (在传统的西班牙婚礼中，新郎会给新娘13枚硬币。)”可知，这里提到了硬币在西班牙婚礼中的重要性。设空处需要一个能够引出下文关于硬币的描述的句子。A选项“Coins are closely related to most Spanish weddings. (硬币与大多数西班牙婚礼密切相关。)”为下文关于硬币的描述做了铺垫，引起下文。故选A。 8. 根据前文“They didn’t have bridesmaids or groomsmen. When the wedding ceremony took place, at the altar, it was just the bride and the groom. (他们没有伴娘或伴郎。当婚礼举行时，在祭坛上，只有新娘和新郎。)”可知，这里描述了西班牙传统婚礼上只有新娘和新郎的情况。设空处需要一个能够承接上文并引出下文关于这种情况带来的结果的句子。D选项“And this situation allowed them to enjoy the happy moment more privately. (这种情况让他们能够更私密地享受这幸福的时刻。)”既承接了上文关于只有新娘和新郎的描述，又引出了下文关于这种情况带来的结果。故选D。 9. 根据前文“At the wedding reception, the main table was arranged for six people: the bride, the groom, and their parents. It was a special space for the most important family members. (在婚礼招待会上，主桌安排了六个人：新娘、新郎和他们的父母。这是最重要的家庭成员的特别空间。)”以及后文“Bridesmaids have gradually become a part of Spanish weddings. (伴娘已经逐渐成为西班牙婚礼的一部分。)”可知，这里描述了西班牙婚礼上的一些变化，即从只有新娘和新郎到伴娘的加入。G选项“However, due to Hollywood’s influence, weddings have experienced some changes nowadays. (然而，由于好莱坞的影响，如今的婚礼已经经历了一些变化。)”正好符合这一要求，既承接了上文关于婚礼上只有新娘和新郎的描述，又引出了下文关于伴娘加入的变化。故选G。 10. 根据前文“This is also the time when guests often give their wedding gifts in the form that is most preferred - money in envelopes. (这也是客人们通常以最受欢迎的形式——信封里的钱——赠送婚礼礼物的时候。)”可知，这里描述了客人们赠送礼物的方式。E选项“Some couples also send out the number of a bank account along with the invitation. (一些夫妇还会在请柬上附上银行账户号码。)”补充了关于赠送礼物方式的另一种形式，即直接转账到银行账户。故选E。 Passage 7 (四川省乐山市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题) On Christmas Eve, Devitt Kane and Eric Ramey, two highway workers found a broken garbage bag on U. S. Highway 2 near Leavenworth. Inside were kids’ Christmas 1 — tennis shoes and toys in broken wrappings. No one had reported them 2 , so Kane and Ramey posted the news online. “We hoped to find the 3 before Christmas morning,” said Kane, recalling his own childhood holiday 4 . They posted photos online too but 5 the name on the gift tag to prevent false claims(冒领). 6 passed with no leads until their coworker Madi Voie found the 7 : Madi’s friend Mary Fennor had posted about her brother Charlie 8 gifts on the way to Everett. Charlie, who was driving to visit his 9 , hadn’t realized the bag had blown out of his trunk(后备箱). Voie immediately connected Charlie through Mary. Voie 10 him near a ski resort after midnight on Christmas Day. “It felt like the plot of a heart-warming movie,” Voie recalled. “He never 11 to recover them.” Carlile rushed back to 12 the gifts before his grandkids woke up and 13 delivered the surprise early Christmas morning. For Kane, Ramey and Voie working through the holiday, it brought them unexpected 14 . “Working holidays is tough,” Voie said, “but making someone’s Christmas better is pretty 15 .” 1. A. gifts B. clothes C. books D. cards 2. A. stolen B. missing C. found D. damaged 3. A. owner B. postman C. seller D. police 4. A. shopping B. relaxations C. excitement D. decorations 5. A. hid B. showed C. created D. forgot 6. A. Christmas B. Months C. Days D. Hours 7. A. solution B. information C. arrangement D. comment 8. A. losing B. delivering C. buying D. wrapping 9. A. friends B. parents C. sister D. grandkids 10. A. invited B. discovered C. helped D. met 11. A. mind B. doubted C. expected D. wanted 12. A. return B. buy C. rewrap D. check 13. A. nearly B. successfully C. hardly D. calmly 14. A. tiredness B. joy C. anger D. stress 15. A. challenging B. satisfying C. exhausting D. amazing 【答案】 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了高速公路工人在圣诞前夕捡到遗失的儿童礼物，通过社交媒体寻得失主，这个充满巧合的暖心故事，既让失主的孙辈们在圣诞清晨收获惊喜，也给坚守岗位的工人们带来了意想不到的喜悦。 1. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：里面竟装着孩子们的圣诞礼物——包装破损的运动鞋和玩具。A. gifts礼物；B. clothes衣服；C. books书籍；D. cards卡片。根据下文“tennis shoes and toys in broken wrappings”可知，运动鞋和玩具是给孩子们的圣诞礼物，下文的“the name on the gift tag”也是提示。故选A。 2. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没有人报告遗失了它们，所以Kane和Ramey在网上发布了这个消息。A. stolen被偷的；B. missing丢失的；C. found偶然发现的；D. damaged被损坏的。根据下文“so Kane and Ramey posted the news online”可知，Kane和Ramey在网上发布了捡到丢失的袋子的消息，可推知当时没有人报告遗失了它们。故选B。 3. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们希望在圣诞节早上之前找到它的主人，”Kane回忆起自己童年的节日兴奋。A. owner主人；B. postman邮差；C. seller卖家；D. police警察。根据上文“so Kane and Ramey posted the news online”可知，Kane和Ramey在网上发布了捡到丢失的袋子的消息，这是为了找到袋子的主人。故选A。 4. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们希望在圣诞节早上之前找到它的主人，”Kane回忆起自己童年的节日兴奋。A. shopping购物；B. relaxations消遣；C. excitement兴奋；D. decorations装饰。根据上文“recalling his own childhood holiday”并结合圣诞节当天儿童会收到礼物的传统可知，Kane回忆的是收到礼物的兴奋。故选C。 5. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们还在网上发布了照片，但隐藏了礼物标签上的名字，以防冒领。A. hid隐藏；B. showed展示；C. created创造；D. forgot忘记。根据下文“to prevent false claims(冒领)”可知，他们想防冒领，因此会隐藏礼物标签上的名字。故选A。 6. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个小时过去了，没有任何线索，直到他们的同事Madi Voie发现了这个信息：Madi的朋友Mary Fennor发了一条帖子，说她的哥哥Charlie在去埃弗雷特的路上丢了礼物。A. Christmas圣诞节；B. Months月份；C. Days天数；D. Hours小时。根据上文“On Christmas Eve”和下文“after midnight on Christmas Day”可知，从圣诞节前夕到圣诞日凌晨，中间过了几个小时。故选D。 7. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个小时过去了，没有任何线索，直到他们的同事Madi Voie发现了这个信息：Madi的朋友Mary Fennor发了一条帖子，说她的哥哥Charlie在去埃弗雷特的路上丢了礼物。A. solution解决方案；B. information信息；C. arrangement安排；D. comment评论。根据下文“Madi’s friend Mary Fennor had posted about her brother Charlie ___8___ gifts on the way to Everett”可知，Voie发现的是Mary Fennor发在网上的信息。故选B。 8. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几个小时过去了，没有任何线索，直到他们的同事Madi Voie发现了这个信息：Madi的朋友Mary Fennor发了一条帖子，说她的哥哥Charlie在去埃弗雷特的路上丢了礼物。A. losing丢失；B. delivering递送；C. buying购买；D. wrapping包裹。根据下文“Charlie, who was driving to visit his ____9____, hadn’t realized the bag had blown out of his trunk(后备箱). ”可知，Charlie没有意识到后备箱里的袋子被风吹走了，因此是指丢了礼物。故选A。 9. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Charlie当时正开车去看他的孙子们，他没有意识到后备箱里的袋子被风吹走了。A. friends朋友；B. parents父母；C. sister姐妹；D. grandkids孙辈。根据下文“before his grandkids woke up”可知，Charlie当时正开车去看他的孙子们。故选D。 10. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：圣诞日凌晨，Voie在滑雪场附近与Charlie碰面。A. invited邀请；B. discovered发现；C. helped帮助；D. met会晤。根据上文“Voie immediately connected Charlie through Mary. ”可知，Voie通过Mary联系上了Charlie，接着两人会在滑雪场附近碰面，移交丢失的礼物。故选D。 11. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“他从没期待过能找回它们。”A. mind介意；B. doubted怀疑；C. expected期待；D. wanted想要。根据上文“It felt like the plot of a heart-warming movie”可知，Voie感觉这一切就像一部暖心电影的情节，说明有不真实感，因此是指Charlie没期待过能找回它们。故选C。 12. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Carlile赶在孙子们醒来之前赶回家重新包装礼物，并在圣诞节清晨成功地将惊喜送达。A. return归还；B. buy购买；C. rewrap重新包装；D. check检查。根据上文“tennis shoes and toys in broken wrappings”可知，运动鞋和玩具的包装破损了，因此Carlile是重新包装礼物。故选C。 13. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Carlile赶在孙子们醒来之前赶回家重新包装礼物，并在圣诞节清晨成功地将惊喜送达。A. nearly几乎；B. successfully成功地；C. hardly几乎不；D. calmly冷静地。根据上文“Carlile rushed back to ___12___ the gifts before his grandkids woke up”可知，Carlile赶在孙子们醒来之前赶回了家，带回了礼物，因此是指成功地将惊喜送达。故选B。 14. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于整个假期都在工作的Kane、Ramey和Voie来说，这给他们带来了意想不到的喜悦。A. tiredness疲惫；B. joy喜悦；C. anger愤怒；D. stress压力。根据下文“making someone’s Christmas better”可知，在假期工作的三人归还了礼物，让Carlile的圣诞节变得更好，这是意想不到的喜悦。故选B。 15. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Voie说：“在假期工作是很艰难的，但让一个人的圣诞节变得更好的感觉非常棒。”A. challenging有挑战性的；B. satisfying令人满意的；C. exhausting使人筋疲力尽的；D. amazing令人惊喜的。根据上文“making someone’s Christmas better”可知，三人的工作让Carlile的圣诞节变得更好，这是令人惊喜的，是很棒的感觉。故选D。 Passage 8 (陕西省渭南市韩城市2024-2025学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题)Last summer, I had an unbelievable chance to experience the Dai Water-Splashing Festival in Yunnan. It is the most 16 traditional festival for the Dai people. It is a time to embrace the new year and wash away bad 17 . Before the festival, the whole village was full of a busy yet exciting 18 . People were 19 their houses, painting the walls in bright colors, and making traditional handicrafts. The women were busy preparing special festival food like glutinous(黏的) rice cakes 20 in bamboo leaves. On the first day of the festival, a big parade was 21 . People dressed in their most beautiful traditional 22 such as turbans(长头巾) and shirts. They paraded through the village, carrying dragon-head shaped water containers. The music of elephant-foot drums 23 the air, making the atmosphere even more lively. The most exciting part of the festival was the water-splashing activity. At first, people 24 splashed water on each other as a greeting. But soon, it 25 a water-splashing battle. Everyone was 26 and screaming(尖叫), running around to splash and be splashed. The water in the air shined under the sunlight, creating a beautiful and joyful 27 . Even I, a foreign visitor, was quickly pulled into the fun. I was 28 wet within minutes, but I didn’t care at all. In the evening, there were also wonderful 29 . Young men and women danced happily, showing off their traditional dance moves. The audience cheered and 30 , and the whole village was filled with happiness. 16. A. important B. boring C. humorous D. flexible 17. A. faith B. luck C. fear D. tension 18. A. success B. climate C. reaction D. atmosphere 19. A. flashing B. decorating C. noticing D. referring 20. A. packaged B. donated C. replaced D. confirmed 21. A. rejected B. obtained C. held D. proved 22. A. gloves B. costumes C. towels D. patterns 23. A. elected B. crowded C. filled D. ignored 24. A. extremely B. crazily C. possibly D. mildly 25. A. ran out B. carried on C. related to D. turned into 26. A. crying B. laughing C. tolerating D. changing 27. A. measure B. threat C. scene D. conference 28. A. absolutely B. differently C. recently D. difficultly 29. A. questions B. performances C. summaries D. characters 30. A. clapped B. compared C. finished D. begged 【答案】 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者去年夏天在云南体验傣族泼水节的经历，包括节日前的准备、当天的游行、泼水活动及晚间表演等。 16. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它是傣族人最重要的传统节日。A. important重要的；B. boring无聊的；C. humorous幽默的；D. flexible灵活的。根据下文“It is a time to embrace the new year”可知，泼水节是迎接新年、洗去厄运的时刻，对傣族人而言是重要的节日。故选A。 17. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是迎接新年、洗去厄运的时刻。A. faith信仰；B. luck运气；C. fear恐惧；D. tension紧张。根据下文“wash away bad”以及常识可知，泼水节象征着洗去过去一年的厄运，迎接新年。故选B。 18. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：节日前，整个村庄都弥漫着忙碌而兴奋的气氛。A. success成功；B. climate气候；C. reaction反应；D. atmosphere气氛，氛围。根据下文“People were  ___19___  their houses, painting the walls in bright colors, and making traditional handicrafts. ”可知，村民们忙着装饰房屋、准备食物，整个村庄充满了节日的热闹氛围。故选D。 19. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：人们正在装饰他们的房子，用鲜艳的颜色粉刷墙壁，制作传统手工艺品。A. flashing闪光；B. decorating装饰；C. noticing注意到；D. referring提及。根据下文“painting the walls in bright colors”可知，村民们通过粉刷墙壁、制作手工艺品等方式装饰房屋，为节日做准备。故选B。 20. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：妇女们忙着准备像用竹叶包着的糯米糕这样的特殊节日食物。A. packaged包装；B. donated捐赠；C. replaced替代；D. confirmed确认。根据下文“in bamboo leaves”以及常识可知，糯米糕是用竹叶包裹的传统食物。故选A。 21. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：节日的第一天，举行了一场盛大的游行。A. rejected拒绝；B. obtained获得；C. held举行；D. proved证明。根据下文“People dressed in their most beautiful traditional  ___22___  such as turbans(长头巾) and shirts. They paraded through the village,”可知，村民们穿着传统服饰举行游行活动。故选C。 22. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：人们穿着他们最漂亮的传统服装，如头巾和衬衫。A. gloves手套；B. costumes服装；C. towels毛巾；D. patterns图案。根据下文“such as turbans(长头巾) and shirts”可知，游行时人们穿着传统的民族服饰。故选B。 23. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：象脚鼓的音乐充满了空气，使气氛更加活跃。A. elected选举；B. crowded拥挤；C. filled充满；D. ignored忽视。根据下文“the air, making the atmosphere even more lively”可知，象脚鼓的声音回荡在空气中，增添了节日的热闹气氛。故选C。 24. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，人们轻轻地互相泼水以示问候。A. extremely极其；B. crazily疯狂地；C. possibly可能地；D. mildly温和地。根据下文“as a greeting”可知，泼水节开始时人们只是温和地互相泼水表达问候。故选D。 25. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但很快，它就变成了一场泼水大战。A. ran out耗尽；B. carried on继续；C. related to与……相关；D. turned into变成。根据下文“a water-splashing battle”可知，温和的问候逐渐演变为激烈的泼水大战。故选D。 26. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个人都笑着尖叫着，跑来跑去互相泼水和被泼。A. crying哭泣；B. laughing笑；C. tolerating容忍；D. changing改变。根据下文“and screaming(尖叫), running around to splash and be splashed”可知，泼水活动中人们欢笑着、尖叫着互相泼水。故选B。 27. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：阳光下的水在空中闪耀，创造出一幅美丽而欢乐的景象。A. measure措施；B. threat威胁；C. scene景象；D. conference会议。根据下文“The water in the air shined under the sunlight”可知，阳光下的水花形成了一幅美丽的画面。故选C。 28. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我几分钟内就完全湿透了，但我一点也不在乎。A. absolutely完全地；B. differently不同地；C. recently最近；D. difficultly困难地。根据下文“wet within minutes, but I didn’t care at all”可知，作者很快被泼得全身湿透，但毫不在意。故选A。 29. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：晚上，还有精彩的表演。A. questions问题；B. performances表演；C. summaries总结；D. characters角色。根据下文“Young men and women danced happily, showing off their traditional dance moves”可知，夜晚有年轻人表演传统舞蹈等节目。故选B。 30. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：观众欢呼鼓掌，整个村庄充满了幸福。A. clapped鼓掌；B. compared比较；C. finished完成；D. begged乞求。根据上文“The audience cheered and”可知，观众通过欢呼和鼓掌表达对表演的喜爱。故选A。 Passage 9 (山西省太原市太原师院附中高一升高二分班考2025-2026学年高二上学期开学英语试题)The “Chinese Bridge” in New Zealand is an event held once a year, which 1 (organize) by the Confucius Institute in Auckland. And it’s in 2 (prepare) for the New Zealand Chinese Language Week. Last year, the event took place on September 24 and seventeen students attended it. Chinese Ambassador(大使) to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said that he hopes there will be 3 (many) New Zealand youth to join the China-New Zealand language and cultural exchange community, 4 more and more New Zealand youth can become ambassadors of friendship between the two countries. Jo Coughlan, 5 is the chairperson(主席) of the New Zealand Chinese Language Week Trust, said, “We set up the New Zealand Chinese Language Week as another way 6 (try) to bridge the cultural differences between New Zealand and China. ” Naisi Chen, 7 New Zealand government officer, talked 8 her own experience of learning Chinese, “I had very patient Chinese teachers and 9 (pass) the Chinese language tests several years ago. The ability to speak Chinese grounded me well in Chinese culture. I’m looking forward to 10 (hear) from bilingual(双语的) talents who will help further strengthen communication between New Zealand and China. ” 【答案】 1. is organized 2. preparation 3. more 4. so that 5. who 6. to try 7. a 8. about 9. passed 10. hearing 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了新西兰“汉语桥”活动由奥克兰孔子学院主办，为新西兰中文周做准备。多方人士提及活动意义，盼更多人参与，助力新中语言文化交流与友谊。 1. 考查时态语态。句意：“汉语桥”新西兰站是一项每年举办一次的活动，由奥克兰孔子学院组织举办。先行词an event与organize是被动关系，且描述客观事实(每年举办的常规活动)，用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用单数。故填is organized。 2. 考查名词。句意：这是为了筹备新西兰汉语周而进行的准备工作。作介词的宾语，用名词preparation。in preparation for为准备……，故填preparation。 3. 考查形容词比较级。句意：中国驻新西兰大使王小龙表示，他希望有更多新西兰青年加入新中语言文化交流群体，以便越来越多的新西兰青年能成为两国之间的友谊大使。根据语境，大使希望 “更多” 新西兰年轻人加入交流群体，隐含与现在情况的对比，故用many的比较级more。故填more。 4. 考查状语从句。句意：中国驻新西兰大使王小龙表示，他希望有更多新西兰青年加入新中语言文化交流群体，以便越来越多的新西兰青年能成为两国之间的友谊大使。前文“希望更多年轻人加入交流群体”与后文 “更多年轻人能成为两国友谊大使”是目的关系，“so that”(为了；以便)引导目的状语从句，故填so that。 5. 考查定语从句。句意：新西兰汉语周信托基金会主席乔·库格兰表示：“我们设立新西兰汉语周，是为了尝试弥补新西兰与中国之间存在的文化差异。”非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Jo Coughlan，在从句作主语，指人，故填who。 6. 考查非谓语动词。句意：新西兰汉语周信托基金会主席乔·库格兰表示：“我们设立新西兰中文语言周，是为了尝试弥补新西兰与中国之间存在的文化差异。”名词way后跟不定式作后置定语。故填to try。 7. 考查冠词。句意：新西兰政府官员陈耐思谈及自己的中文学习经历时表示：“我曾有非常有耐心的中文老师，并且在几年前通过了中文语言测试。”此处officer为泛指，且New是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 8. 考查介词。句意：新西兰政府官员陈耐思谈及自己的中文学习经历时表示：“我曾有非常有耐心的中文老师，并且在几年前通过了汉语测试。”短语talk about表示“谈论”。故填about。 9. 考查时态。句意：新西兰政府官员陈耐思谈及自己的中文学习经历时表示：“我曾有非常有耐心的中文老师，并且在几年前通过了汉语测试。”根据上文had以及several years ago可知为一般过去时。故填passed。 10. 考查非谓语动词。句意：我期待着与具备双语能力的人士取得联系，他们将有助于进一步加强新西兰与中国的交流。短语look forward to doing sth. 表示“期望做某事”。故填hearing。 Passage 10 (安徽省亳州市第一中学2025-2026学年高一上学期入学适应性考试英语科模拟练习题)Paper cutting is one of the most popular Chinese traditional art 11 (form). It is popular for its low cost and artistry. What’s more, it communicates the content and nature of traditional culture with its own language. Chinese paper cutting is an art which 12 (date) back to the 6th century. From the 7th century, it became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art 13 (bring) to the rest of the world in the 14th century. In the countryside, paper cutting is traditionally a handicraft for women. In the past, every girl was supposed 14 (know) it. At the same time, women were judged by their skills. Professional paper cutting artists were, on 15 other hand, usually men who were paid well through working hard in workshops. Paper cuttings were 16 (general) used in religious rituals(宗教仪式). In the past, paper was cut into 17 (image) of people or things such as money and clothes and buried(埋葬) with the dead. Today, paper cuttings, 18 are usually made with red paper, are used as decorations. 19 is easy to learn how to make paper cuttings. But to be good at it is not easy. It requires much effort, practice 20 imagination. 【答案】 11. forms 12. dates 13. was brought 14. to know 15. the 16. generally 17. images 18. which 19. It 20. and 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了中国的剪纸艺术。 11. 考查名词复数。句意：剪纸是中国最受欢迎的传统艺术形式之一。one of后接名词复数，表示“……之一”，故填forms。 12. 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：中国的剪纸艺术可以追溯到6世纪。句子是描述一个事实，使用一般现在时，which指代先行词art表示单数意义，谓语动词使用三单形式，故填dates。 13. 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：这种艺术在14世纪被带到世界其他地方。主语art和动词bring之间是被动关系，结合“in the 14th century”可知此处应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语表示单数意义，be动词使用was，故填was brought。 14. 考查非谓语动词。句意：在过去，每个女孩都应该知道。be supposed to do sth“应该做某事”，故填to know。 15. 考查冠词。句意：另一方面，专业剪纸艺术家通常是男性，他们通过在车间辛勤工作而获得丰厚的报酬。on the other hand“另一方面”，固定短语，故填the。 16. 考查副词。句意：剪纸通常用于宗教仪式。空处修饰动词used，应填副词形式，故填generally。 17. 考查名词复数。句意：在过去，纸被切割成人物或物品的形象，如钱和衣服，并与死者一起埋葬。image是可数名词，由“of people or things”可知此处应用名词复数形式，故填images。 18. 考查定语从句。句意：今天，通常用红纸做的剪纸被用作装饰。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是paper cuttings，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导，故填which。 19. 考查it用法。句意：学剪纸很容易。此处应用it作形式主语，后面的动词不定式“to learn. . . ”是真正的主语，首字母应大写，故填It。 20. 考查连词。句意：它需要大量的努力、练习和想象力。名词effort、practice和 imagination之间是并列关系，使用and连接，故填and。 ( 2 / 20 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$