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Unit 3 Festivals and customs Period 4 Integrated skills
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词,注意词的词性和词形。
1. We cannot always o__________ the traditions handed down to us from the past.
2. The 9th day of September in the l__________ calendar is the Chinese Chongyang Festival, a happy occasion in autumn.
3. I now formally tell you that you are employed by our company and that you can be on d__________ tomorrow.
4. It was a great h__________ to be invited here today.
5. The Chinese D__________ Boat Festival has a history of over 2,000 years.
6. The n__________ flag of the People's Republic of China is a red flag with five stars.
7. The area is being ________(推广) as a tourist destination.
8. At the end of the book, the child's true ________(身份) is discovered, and the bad guys get their just deserts.
9. He gave a trial to a young woman who said she had ________(先前的) experience.
10. I often wonder what future ________(代) will make of our efforts.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
A
Much of our thinking about health is based on wishful thinking. But science provides clear and simple advice for a healthy life. Graham Lawton explores the evidence. Graham proves that you don't have to be a health and fitness extremist to be reasonably healthy. He has rounded up the latest and strictest health research and changed it into useful advice on all the big health questions: diet, weight loss, exercise, sleep, ageing and so on.
Graham, New Scientist feature writer, is not the common health expert. He sometimes eats fast food. He has a gym membership card but rarely uses it. And he takes medicine to keep his blood pressure under control. He neither has a diet plan nor a 6week program to keep fit and thin.
But he does have a much better weapon: science. In a talk, Graham explains the basic science, tells people some of the secrets of science, teaches people to use the ability of judgement to tell the good from the bad, and helps them to see beyond the headlines. The talk allows people to eat healthily, lose weight, and sort the truth out from science facts.
But he loves outdoor sports. Last year Graham cycled over 1,200 miles and ran the same distance of 15 marathons. He often goes swimming outdoors, and walks up eight flights of stairs to his desk instead of taking the lift. He eats his five copies of fruit and vegetables a day, keeps enough water in his body, and doesn't eat much meat. Despite all the bad habits, his good ones seem to be winning. Graham is 50, but his “biological age” was recently measured as 45.
( ) 1. What can we learn about Graham?
A. He has some bad habits.
B. He has an extremely strict diet.
C. He looks down on common health experts.
D. He always bases health on wishful thinking.
( ) 2. What does Graham's talk in Paragraph 3 cover?
A. Words as weapons. B. Health and science.
C. Functions of medicine. D. Ability and confidence.
( ) 3. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us concerning Graham?
A. His indoor sports of his life. B. His copies of health books.
C. His healthy lifestyle. D. His way of thinking.
( ) 4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A. The professional ways to do sports
B. The importance of exercise for health
C. The unique path to scientific success
D. The secrets of living a healthy life
B
High school, for most teenagers, is a space where new adventures and challenges begin. I clearly remember my first day of high school. As I entered the school gate, I was greeted by a crowd of students. The hallways were filled with talking and laughter. It was a lot to handle, and I felt like a tiny fish in a vast ocean. I held my schedule tightly, trying to find the right classroom. My heart raced as I was scared of getting lost.
My first class was English, and as I walked in, I spotted familiar faces from my previous school. I breathed a sigh of relief as I took my seat, surrounded by friendly smiles. My English teacher, Mrs Johnson, introduced herself and made everyone feel comfortable. She explained what we would be studying during the semester and encouraged us to share our thoughts and ideas. The next class was mathematics, which happened to be my weakest subject. I had a tight feeling in my stomach as I entered the classroom, but my maths teacher, Mr Smith, turned out to be very patient. He promised us that we would learn and improve together. His words of support made me feel more relaxed, and I began to believe that I could overcome my maths struggles.
During lunchtime, I sat with a group of students who quickly became my friends. We shared stories, and talked about our expectations for high school. It was during this time that I realized that high school wasn't just about academics(学术); it was also about building friendships and making lasting memories.
The rest of the day flew by with a variety of classes, faces, and experiences. My first day of high school was filled with moments of anxiety, joy, and the promise of new beginnings.
( ) 5. Why did the author feel like a tiny fish in a vast ocean at first?
A. Because of excitement and curiosity.
B. Because of the school's welcoming atmosphere.
C. Because of fear of the unfamiliar environment.
D. Because of good preparations for the new school.
( ) 6. Which words can best describe the English teacher?
A. Outgoing and friendly. B. Generous and powerful.
C. Responsible and patient. D. Encouraging and supportive.
( ) 7. How did the author feel when entering the maths class?
A. Excited. B. Anxious. C. Relaxed. D. Confident.
( ) 8. What did the author realize during lunchtime?
A. High school only focused on academics.
B. High school was an extremely challenging place.
C. High school was full of old friends and classmates.
D. High school was also about wonderful social experiences.
Ⅲ. 七选五。
Seventeen government departments released a guideline on Tuesday to boost(提高) the birth rate across the country. __1__.
All counties, cities and provinces are required to set up at least one governmentfunded maternity(妇产) and childcare institution(机构) to improve the welfare(福利) of pregnant women and newborn babies. __2__. Tailored campaigns to build more cheaper nursery services, such as day care and kindergartens, are being promoted.
Employers, schools, communities and social organizations are encouraged to offer childcare services during the summer and winter vacations.
Workplaces are encouraged to have a flexible working system. Employers can discuss with employees ways of creating a flexible working mechanism(机制), such as a workfromhome system, to help employees solve difficulties in childcare, __3__. The maternity leave system is being improved across the country, helping employees balance work and family, as well as promoting fair employment and career development.
__4__ to ensure the safety of the maternity fund. Unemployed women can enjoy maternity medical care by participating in basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents.
__5__. For example, cities are encouraged to raise the amount of housing loans with lower interest rates to those families.
A. including sending and picking up children from schools and taking care of sick and young children
B. including losing temper while tutoring children with their homework
C. The State will draw up a maternity insurance payment policy
D. Families without children will have stricter restrictions on house purchases
E. Beneficial housing policies are being offered to families with more children
F. Below are some of the specific measures
G. More lowcost nursing services will also be provided
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
Ⅳ. 应用文写作。
假定你是李华,你的英国好友Tom作为交换生正在你校学习,他对中国传统文化很感兴趣。请你用英文写一封邮件,邀请他到你家过除夕、吃年夜饭。内容包括:
1. 邀请他的原因;
2. 中国人如何过除夕。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅰ. 1. observe 2. lunar 3. duty 4. honour 5. Dragon 6. national 7. promoted
8. identity 9. previous 10. generations
Ⅱ.
A
1—4 ABCD
B
5—8 CDBD
Ⅲ. 1—5 FGACE
Ⅳ. One possible version:
Dear_Tom,
I am writing to invite you to join my family in spending Chinese New Year's Eve together because it would be an opportunity for you to experience traditional Chinese culture firsthand.
On the New Year's Eve, Chinese people first have a big family dinner, including traditional dishes that symbolize good luck for the upcoming year. After dinner, we usually stay up late, setting off firecrackers and watching the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. It is a time filled with joy, warmth, and a strong sense of togetherness.
I am sure you'll learn more when you come to the spot. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,_
Li_Hua
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