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单元综合与提升
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1.adult n. 成人,成年人
2.lantern n. 灯笼,提灯
3.host n. 主人;东道主;主持人
4.sweep vt. 扫;打扫
5.character n. 字,字体;人物,角色
6.flight n. 航班
7.wine n. 葡萄酒
8.accent n. 口音
9.joy n. 欢欣,愉快,喜悦
10.custom n. 风俗,习惯;传统
11.wedding n. 婚礼
12.neat adj. 整洁的
13.effort n. 努力;力气
14.envelope n. 信封
15.stuff vt. 给……填馅;填,塞
16.branch n. 树枝
17.plate n. 盘;碟
18.whisper vi.&vt. 低声说,低语
19.wave vi.&vt. 挥手;招手
20.downstairs adv. 往楼下,在楼下
21.tear n. 眼泪,泪水
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用左栏单词的正确形式填空
1.For the birthday party,we had a cake that was stuffed with chocolate and cream.
2.I received a beautiful invitation in a red envelope for the wedding celebration.
3.The volunteers put in their best efforts to make the festival a success.
4.She organized the decorations in a neat and beautiful way for the event.
5.My friend has a lovely accent that makes her sound friendly and warm at celebrations.
6.There was so much joy in the air when they announced the good news.
7.We took a long flight to reach our family reunion during the holidays.
8.The colorful lanterns hung from the tree lit up the night during the festival.
9.Each character in the play brought something special to the holiday show we watched.
10.People were waving flags excitedly as the fireworks lit up the sky.
11.The branches of the tree were decorated with bright lights for the holiday.
12.We moved the chairs downstairs to make more space for the dance floor.
13.At the celebration,everyone raised a glass of wine to toast to the new year.
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1.occasion n.重要的社交活动;时刻,时候→occasional adj.偶尔的,偶然的→occasionally adv.偶尔,间或
2.graduation n.毕业→graduate vi.毕业n.毕业生
3.sticky adj.黏性的,黏的→stick v.粘贴,粘住;将……刺入(或插入);卡住
4.congratulation n.恭喜,祝贺→congratulate vt.向(某人)道贺;祝贺
5.decorate vi.&vt.装饰,布置,美化→decoration n.装饰,装潢;装饰物→decorative adj.装饰性的,作装饰用的
6.tradition n.传统→traditional adj.传统的;习俗的→traditionally adv.传统地
7.immediately adv.即刻,马上→immediate adj.立即的;即时的;急迫的;直系的
8.gathering n.聚会→gather vi.&vt.聚集,聚合→gatherer n.收集者,采集者
9.summarise vi.&vt.总结,概括→summary n.总结;摘要
10.attach vt.贴;固定;附上→attachment n.附件,附属物;爱慕→attached adj.附属的;喜爱的;依恋的
11.expectant adj.期待的,期望的→expect v.预料;期待;期望;认为→expectation n.希望,盼望;预料,预期;期望,指望
12.scare vt.吓唬;使(某人)惊恐→scary adj.恐怖的,吓人的→scared adj.害怕的;对……感到惊慌或恐惧的
13.surround vt.环绕,围绕→surrounding adj.周围的,附近的→surroundings n.环境;周围的事物
14.retired adj.退休的→retire vi.&vt.退休,退职→retirement n.退休,退职
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15.original adj.原先的,最早的,最初的→origin n.起源,开端;出身→originally adv.原来;起初
16.greet vt.问候,欢迎;打招呼→greeting n.问候,迎接,招呼,致意
17.appropriately adv.合适地,适当地→appropriate adj.适当的,合适的,恰当的
18.suit n.套装→suitable adj.合适的;适宜的
19.represent vt.代表→representative adj.典型的,有代表性的n.典型人物,代表性人物;代表
20.extend vt.提供,给予,表示→extension n.(为非全日制学生开设的)进修部,进修课;扩大,延伸→extensive adj.广阔的,广大的,大量的
21.fortunate adj.幸运的→fortune n.运气,命运;财富,财产→fortunately adv.幸运地
22.memory n.记忆,回忆→memorize vt.记忆,记住→memorable adj.值得纪念的;难忘的
23.slightly adv.略微,稍微→slight adj.轻微的,细小的
24.patience n.耐心;耐力→patient adj.耐心的 n.病人→patiently adv.耐心地
25.merry adj.快乐的→merrily adv.高兴地,愉快地
26.behaviour n.行为,举止→behave vi.&vt.表现得体,有礼貌
27.description n.描述,描写→describe vt.描述,形容
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28.select vt.挑选,选拔→selection n.选择;挑选;选拔→selective adj.选择性的;认真挑选的
29.calm vi.&vt.(使)平静,(使)镇定→calmly adv.镇定自若地;镇静地→calmness n.冷静,镇定
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用括号内单词的正确形式填空
1.After years of hard work,she finally graduated with honors,making her graduation a celebration of a personal growth.(graduate)
2.The students worked hard to memorize the lines for the school play,making sure that the performance would be memorable for all the audience.(memory)
3.The extension of the museum's opening hours allowed more visitors to appreciate the extensive collection of artworks on display.(extend)
4.For the formal event,everyone wore suits,which were not only graceful but also suitable for the black-tie dress code.(suit)
5.The beloved teacher was finally retired,and the school organized a heart-warming celebration to honor his retirement.(retire)
6.The celebration was held in a beautiful village,surrounded by rolling green hills,with the surrounding nature adding a touch of calmness to the festivals.(surround)
7.Fortunately,the weather was perfect for the outdoor celebration,which was a fortunate turn of events that added to the joy of the occasion.(fortune)
8.The big dark house at the Halloween was so scary that even the bravest kids came out with scared expressions on their faces.(scare)
9.With great expectation,the audience eagerly waited for the singer to turn up,which was expected to be the most important part of the concert.(expect)
10.The wedding invitation came with an attached information card,convenient for the guests,while the attachment of a small map helped them find their seats.(attach)
11.Many families follow traditional customs,which are practiced traditionally to bring joy and unity to the celebrations.(tradition)
12.Each country sent a representative to the international meet,where they discussed and tried to represent the interests of their nations.(represent)
13.The cake's design was originally simple,but we added more decorations to make it more original for the party.(origin)
14.At the community's festival,the patient volunteers showed great patience as they guided the excited children through the various games and activities.(patient)
15.During the school's celebration,the students behaved well;almost all of them were highly praised for their excellent behaviour.(behave)
16.The event planner was selective about the selection of music for the party,promising that each track selected would contribute to a memorable celebration.(select)
17.Despite the excitement of the wedding celebration,the woman walked calmly down the road,her calm look setting a peaceful tone for the event.(calm)
18.Children merrily danced around the decorated Christmas tree,their laugh filling the room with a merry atmosphere.(merry)
19.The natural beauty of the sunset,as described by the poet,was beyond description,leaving the readers in awe.(describe)
20.The guests were greeted with warm smiles and cheerful greetings as they entered the festive hall,setting the tone for a joyful celebration.(greet)
21.The event was appropriately planned with a variety of activities,making sure that the entertainment was both appropriate and enjoyable for everyone at the celebration.(appropriate)
22.As the sun set,the villagers gathered around the fire,creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the evening's gathering.(gather)
23.The young girl's immediate family was seated in the front row,their smiling faces immediately visible as she walked toward them.(immediate)
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1.let off 使某物爆炸
2.upside down 倒置地,颠倒地
3.as far as 就……而言
4.in general 普遍地
5.over and over 再三地,重复地
6.catch sb's eye 吸引某人的目光;引起某人的注意
7.put up 张贴
8.sweep away 扫除;清除
9.scare sb/sth away 把……吓跑
10.make an effort 尽力
11.move in 搬来(和某人)一起居住
12.pass away 去世
13.no longer 不再
14.calm down 冷静下来
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用左栏短语的正确形式填空
1.For the birthday party,everyone made an effort to bring delicious food.
2.The wind was so strong that it swept away the decorations we had put up.
3.In general,people enjoy celebrating holidays with their friends and family.
4.The fireworks were so loud that they let off a huge crowd reaction.
5.After the surprise,the cake ended up upside down on the floor.
6.The colorful balloons caught our eye as soon as we entered the room.
7.As far as I know,our town has the biggest Fourth of July parade.
8.The noise from the party just now scared away the neighborhood cats and dogs.
9.Many traditions are no longer practiced during our annual Thanksgiving celebration.
10.It is sad that some friends will unfortunately pass away before we have another reunion.
11.Every year,we put up colorful decorations for the birthday party.
12.She tells the same funny story over and over during our family celebrations.
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1.“It is+过去分词+that从句”句型
It is believed that when Fu is put upside down,happiness arrives.
2.so...that...
David put so much pudding in his mouth that he couldn't swallow.
3.强调句型
When I think about what makes Christmas so magical,it's not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind.
4.形容词(短语)作状语
Early in the morning,I woke up excited.
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1.据报道,今年年度城市节日庆祝吸引了超过十万名游客,使其成为该市历史上最大规模的庆祝活动。
It is reported that the annual city festival attracted over a hundred thousand visitors this year,making it the largest celebration in the city's history.
2.烟花表演是如此的吸引人,以至于让观众惊叹不已,每一次色彩的爆发都照亮了夜空,呈现出令人屏息的壮观景象。
The fireworks display was so attractive that it left the audience in awe,with each explosion of color lighting up the night sky in a breathtaking view.
3.正是烟花的壮观表演真正吸引了观众,成为庆祝活动的亮点。
It was the grand display of the fireworks that truly attracted the audience as the highlight of the celebration.
4.横幅飘扬在阳光下,人群穿过市中心,激动而自豪。
With flags waving in the sunshine,crowds of people marched through the city center,excited and proud.
语法填空(文中加黑词汇为本单元的重点词汇)
On the occasion of her 1.graduation(graduate),the whole family made an effort 2.to decorate(decorate)the house traditionally,with 3.branches(branch)and flowers replacing the usual mess.The 4.surroundings(surround)were changed into a scene that was as far as one could imagine from the ordinary day.Congratulation messages 5.were attached(attach)to every corner,each greeting carrying a slightly different,yet equally awesome 6.description(describe)of her achievements.The air was thick with
expectation as we whispered among ourselves,eagerly waiting for her to arrive.7.Originally(original),the plan was simple,but as the day drew near,everyone in the family accounted 8.for their part,adding their personal touch to the decorations.Patience was tested as we prepared,but 9.the moment she walked in and her eyes lit up,we knew it was all worth it.The celebration was a reflection of our love and pride,and it was really an 10.awesome(awe)sight to see.
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world.They have a wide range of origins,such as the seasons of the year,religions,famous figures,and important events.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.In ancient Egypt,the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season.It featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing,and sports.Today,in some European countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal.During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others may be established.One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.Nowadays,many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air
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pollution.Another example is Halloween,which slowly became an exciting festival for children,in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect people's wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life,and forget about our work for a little while.They help us understand where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciate.And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[阅读理解]
1.What do all the festivals have in common?
A.They all originated from religions.
B.They are all connected with famous figures.
C.They all show the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love or peace.
D.They all have similar customs.
答案:C
2.Which is NOT the origin of festivals or celebrations?
A.Religions. B.Famous figures.
C.Customs. D.Important events.
答案:C
3.When was the Egyptian harvest season?
A.Autumn. B.Summer.
C.Winter. D.Spring.
答案:D
4.Why have Chinese people in many big cities stopped lighting firecrackers?
A.To protect the environment.
B.To save money.
C.To avoid injuries.
D.To get rid of old customs.
答案:A
[词海拾贝]
1.a wide range of 广泛的
2.charm n. 魅力
3.take place 举办,发生
4.be grateful for 感激……
5.play a significant role in 在……中发挥重要作用
6.fade away 消失
7.in spite of 尽管
8.commercial adj. 商业(化)的;以获利为目的的
9.take advantage of 利用
10.have a lot in common 有很多共同之处
[佳句欣赏]
1.However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace is common in all festivals.
[分析] 本句是一个主从复合句。句子主干是the spirit of...is common。no matter how引导状语从句。
[翻译] 然而,无论它们看起来多么不同,全世界的节日中,分享欢乐、感激、爱或和平的精神是普遍存在的。
2.And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[分析] 本句是一个主从复合句。句子主干是you may be surprised to find...。if引导条件状语从句;动词不定式短语to find...作结果状语;that引导宾语从句。
[翻译] 此外,如果你仔细研究各种节日,你会惊奇地发现不同的文化实际上有很多共同之处。
单元检测卷(三) UNIT 3 CELEBRATIONS
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
(本栏目内容,在学生用书中以独立形式分册装订!)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Who is the oldest?
A.Ted. B.Sam.
C.The woman.
2.What does the woman want the man to do?
A.To listen to the radio.
B.To borrow another book.
C.To finish reading the book.
3.Why didn't the man see the woman?
A.She went to Beijing.
B.She read at home every day.
C.She was busy with her writing.
4.Who is the woman most probably speaking to?
A.A chef. B.A waiter.
C.A friend.
5.What does the man think of watching TV?
A.Useless. B.Interesting.
C.Helpful.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How many languages can the man speak now?
A.2. B.3.
C.4.
7.What will the woman do?
A.Find work.
B.Learn French.
C.Teach the man French.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the woman call the man?
A.To tell about an interview.
B.To change an appointment.
C.To ask about an appointment.
9.When will the speakers meet?
A.This afternoon.
B.Tomorrow afternoon.
C.The day after tomorrow.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What did the man and the woman use to be?
A.Schoolmates. B.Friends.
C.Classmates.
11.How long did the woman stay in China?
A.For four years. B.For five years.
C.For six years.
12.Why did the woman return to New York City?
A.To find better work.
B.To attend university.
C.To stay with her family.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What makes the woman upset?
A.Something her teacher said.
B.Fighting with a classmate.
C.Doing badly in an exam.
14.What did the woman do last night?
A.She watched TV. B.She studied hard.
C.She walked outdoors.
15.Why does the man ask the woman to take out books?
A.He wants to study.
B.He wants to help her study.
C.He wants to borrow books.
16.Where are most probably the speakers?
A.In the classroom. B.On the street.
C.At home.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What does the woman's father like doing?
A.Cooking. B.Exercising.
C.Watching sports games.
18.How often does the woman's father usually eat his favorite meat?
A.Twice a week. B.Every day.
C.Three to four times a week.
19.What does the woman think of vegetables?
A.Important. B.Not delicious.
C.Cheap.
20.What do they have in common?
A.They all like eating apples.
B.They all pay attention to health.
C.They all dislike eating ice cream.
答案:1-5 BCCBA 6-10 BCBBA
11-15 BCCAB 16-20 CBCAC
听力材料
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(Text 1)
W:Ted,are you older than me?
M:I think so.I'm already sixteen while you're only fifteen.
W:We are both younger than Sam.He's already seventeen.
(Text 2)
W:Have you finished reading this book?
M:Not yet.I listened to the radio this morning and read nothing.
W:I need this book tonight.Could you finish it this afternoon?
(Text 3)
M:Hi,Lisa.Long time no see.You must have traveled to Beijing.
W:No.I changed my plan and stayed at home writing my book every day.
M:No wonder I didn't see you.
(Text 4)
M:Anything else,madam?
W:Yes.I also want a lettuce salad.When do you think it'll be ready?
M:Food will be served in about ten minutes.
W:OK.
(Text 5)
W:Do you like sports,David?
M:Yes.I play basketball twice a week.What about you?
W:I don't love sports.I spend most of my free time watching TV.
M:What a waste of time!
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
(Text 6)
W:Sam,I heard you're going to learn French.
M:Yes.I really want to learn this language well.
W:You're already good at English,Italian and German.Why do you still want to learn one more language?
M:Well,the more languages I speak,the easier it'll be for me to find work.
W:I guess you're right.
M:So do you speak any foreign language?
W:Yes.I can speak French.I can teach you French if you like.
M:That'd be great!
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(Text 7)
W:Hi,Professor Wang.It's Emma speaking.I'm glad you're there.
M:Hi,Emma.What's up?
W:It's about our appointment.I'm afraid I can't go to your office this afternoon.
M:Are you going to do anything very important?
W:Yes.I just remembered I have to go to a job interview this afternoon.I really want to get the job,so I don't want to miss it.
M:That's OK.But we need to find another date.
W:What about tomorrow morning?
M:I have to give a lecture tomorrow morning.Can you make it after 3:00 tomorrow afternoon?
W:Yes,I can.So I'll go to your office around 3:00 tomorrow afternoon.
M:OK.See you then.Bye.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
(Text 8)
M:Do you mind if I sit here?
W:Of course not.Take your seat,please.Wait a minute.I think I've seen you before.Do we know each other?
M:Oh,yes.Now I remember.We attended the same high school.We were both in the music club.You were really good at singing.Do you still sing?
W:Yes.But not as often as before.Now I'm often busy with my work.So where did you go after high school?
M:I went to university in Chicago.What about you?
W:I went to study in China.I studied there for four years.
M:So can you speak Chinese?
W:Yes.Now I can speak Chinese very well.I often traveled around the country during the summer and winter vacations.I could not only see around the country,but also practice my spoken Chinese with others.
M:Did you find work in China after you finished your studies there?
W:Yes.I worked there for one year before I returned to New York City.
M:Why did you return?
W:I missed my family.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
(Text 9)
M:How was school today,Jane?
W:It couldn't be worse.I hate school.
M:What happened?Did you fight with your classmates?Did your teacher say anything embarrassing about you?
W:No.I did badly in the English exam.I don't think I'll pass it.
M:You should have prepared well for it.You watched TV for at least two hours last night.Didn't you know you had an exam today?
W:I knew.I just didn't want to study last night.I thought it'd help me more if I took a break the night before the exam.
M:Some people can really do better if they take a break before an exam.But such people have prepared well for the exam.You're different because you don't study hard at all.
W:I got your point.I'll study harder.Could you promise not to tell Mom anything about the exam?I don't want her to be angry.
M:OK.But do you have any upcoming exams?
W:Yes.I'll take a physics exam tomorrow.And I haven't prepared for it,either.
M:Take out your books and I'll help you prepare.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
(Text 10)
W:Different people love different food.
In my family,though all of us love meat,we love different kinds of meat.My father,who loves doing sports and working out in the gym,loves eating beef very much.He eats beef every other day.My mother,who pays great attention to health,considers fish healthy and mostly eats fish.My brother loves pork best,while my favorite meat is chicken.
In order to stay healthy,eating vegetables is also very important.All of my family members have our favorite vegetables.My father loves different kinds of boiled beans.My mother loves tomatoes best.My brother's favorite vegetable is carrots,while I love red onions best.
We also eat a lot of fruit.My father loves apples best,while my mother loves peaches most.My brother considers grapes the best fruit,while I love eating oranges best.
Although we have so many differences,we do have something in common.None of us like eating ice cream.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
(2025·安徽淮南高一期中)
Festivals Around the World
Saint Patrick's Day
Time:March 17
Place:Ireland
Saint Patrick's Day is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick.In Ireland,celebrations include parades as well as dressing in green.The limitation on eating and drinking alcohol(酒)is canceled for the day,which has resulted in the holiday's tradition of having various foods and drinking alcohol.
San Fermin Festival
Time:July 6-14
Place:Pamplona,Spain
The most famous event during the San Fermin Festival is the Encierro,or the Running of the Bulls(公牛),where the bulls are led through the street to the bull ring by runners at 8:00 from 7 to 14 July.The week-long celebration includes many other traditions and events—you may also find yourself covered with flour and eggs and the streets are filled with music and dancing.
Burning Man
Time:Last Monday in August until the first Monday in September
Place:Black Rock City,Nevada,USA
You are expected to bring everything you will need for that week and you won't spend money once you're there and will take your rubbish with you when you leave.Over 60,000 people attend every year.
Oktoberfest
Time:16 days from late August until the first weekend of September
Place:Munich,Germany
More than 6 million people from around the world attend Oktoberfest every year and drink large amounts of beer which has been made from 6 breweries in Munich.Attendees hang out in large beer tents dressed in Bavarian costumes and there are amusement rides and traditional foods.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界各地的四个节日。
21.What do people do on Saint Patrick's Day?
A.They burn Saint Patrick.
B.They put on green clothes.
C.They throw eggs at each other.
D.They keep away from drinking.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Saint Patrick's Day部分中“In Ireland,celebrations include parades as well as dressing in green.”可知,在圣帕特里克节这一天,人们会穿上绿色的衣服。故选B。
22.Which festival has a bull show?
A.Oktoberfest.
B.Burning Man.
C.San Fermin Festival.
D.Saint Patrick's Day.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据 San Fermin Festival 部分中“The most famous event during the San Fermin Festival is the Encierro,or the Running of the Bulls(公牛)”可知,圣费尔明节有公牛表演。故选C。
23.What do the last two festivals have in common?
A.They take place in the same months.
B.They provide beer from Munich.
C.Attendees have no chance to spend money.
D.They have the same number of attendees every year.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据Burning Man部分中“Time:Last Monday in August until the first Monday in September”以及Oktoberfest部分中“Time:16 days from late August until the first weekend of September”可知,它们在相同的月份举行。故选A。
B
Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in the United States and Canada.Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing.
Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival.This is why it is celebrated in late fall,after the crops are in.But the first thanksgiving in America had nothing to do with a good harvest.On December 4,1619,the Pilgrims(新来的移民)from England landed near what is now Charles City,Virginia,where they knelt down and expressed thanks for their safe journey across the Atlantic.
The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest.The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth,Massachusetts,in 1620.They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel.Many of the Pilgrims died.But the next year,they had a good harvest.So Governor Bradford declared a three-day feast.The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast.Everyone brought food.
As time went by,other colonies(殖民地)began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving.But it took years before there was a national Thanksgiving Day.During the Civil War,Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it.In 1863,he announced the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving.Today,Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November.Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbours.But the Canadian Thanksgiving Day falls on the second Monday in October.
Thanksgiving Day is observed by church services and family reunions;the turkey dinner is a reminder of the four wild turkeys served at the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast.There are slight differences in Canada's and the United States' Thanksgiving in dates but the tradition is very similar.Other countries celebrate Thanksgiving Day as well.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了感恩节的来历以及人们庆祝此节日的不同方式。
24.The first group of people in America to have Thanksgiving were .
A.some people from England
B.the American Indians
C.Sarah Josepha Hale
D.Governor Bradford
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段的最后两句可推知,在美国第一批表达感恩的人来自英格兰,故选A项。
25.We can infer from the passage that New England must be .
A.in the U.S.A.
B.in Great Britain
C.in Canada
D.on some island off the Atlantic
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段前两句“The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest.The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth,Massachusetts,in 1620.”以及常识可推知,Massachusetts 是美国的一个州且这个州位于新英格兰地区。故选A项。
26.How do the Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States and Canada differ?
A.The type of food served.
B.The number of days observed.
C.The involvement of the church.
D.The date the holiday is celebrated.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段后半部分“Today,Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November....But the Canadian Thanksgiving Day falls on the second Monday in October.”可知,两个国家庆祝感恩节的时间不一致。故选D。
27.What's the passage mainly about?
A.It's about how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U.S.A.
B.It's about how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated.
C.It's about that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday.
D.It's about how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with time and places.
答案:B
解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了感恩节的来历以及人们庆祝此节日的不同方式。故选B项。
C
You can deal with winter in two ways:Escape it or embrace it.Watching people dive into snow—in nothing but bathing suits and boots—I'm guessing these people choose to do the latter.
The seasonal madness is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival,now in its 66th year,said to be the world's largest winter festival.About a half-million people each year come to Quebec City to delight in frigid(寒冷的)fashion.
“We embrace winter,” said Paule Bergeron of Quebec City Tourism.“It's time to play.” The carnival runs from Jan.29 to Feb.14,with dozens of events.I went last year for a few frigid days,staying at the Hilton Quebec,in the thick of the downtown action.Families are a big part of the carnival.What attracts kids are things like ice-fishing at a man-made pond stocked with fish,where if you catch something,you can pay to have it smoked and eat it,or donate it to a food bank.
It's a good chance to experience the culture of this European-feeling city,and nowhere is more evident than in Bonhomme,the carnival's goodwill ambassador,a living avatar(化身)in the form of a giant snowman with a human inside gliding(滑行)around the festivities.
There are two night parades at the carnival.I attended the second one last year,the night before the carnival's close.The streets were lined with thousands of people in a gentle snow and bitter cold,watching local dancers and school groups glide by.In the end,Bonhomme's float came into view,and kids in the crowd went crazy.As the parade ended,thousands followed behind it,becoming part of the Quebec Winter Carnival's magic and madness.And with a cup of milk in my hand,I realized that for once,not only did I not mind winter,I embraced it.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者亲历了魁北克冬季狂欢节的盛况,感受到了人们冬天的激情和活力。
28.Which of the following is TRUE about the Quebec Winter Carnival?
A.It is held to attract visitors.
B.It has a history of less than 60 years.
C.It is mainly intended to entertain kids.
D.It is the largest winter festival in the world.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由第二段中的“said to be the world's largest winter festival”可知,魁北克冬季狂欢节是世界上最大的冬季节日。
29.Who is Bonhomme?
A.It is a giant snowman.
B.It is a famous star in Quebec.
C.It is the goodwill ambassador of the carnival.
D.It is the organizer of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“the carnival's goodwill ambassador”以及“in the form of a giant snowman with a human inside”可知,Bonhomme 是狂欢节的形象大使,是由人装扮的雪人。
30.We can infer from the last paragraph that .
A.kids love to see Bonhomme
B.the carnival ends with two parades
C.the parades are the maddest part of the carnival
D.people attend the parades mainly to see Bonhomme
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。由最后一段中的“In the end,Bonhomme's float came into view,and kids in the crowd went crazy.”可知,孩子们看到 Bonhomme 都激动不已,由此可知,孩子们喜欢看 Bonhomme。
31.The author attended the carnival probably as .
A.a visitor to Quebec
B.a festival performer
C.an official in Quebec
D.a local newspaper reporter
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。由第三段中的“I went last year for a few frigid days,staying at the Hilton Quebec”可知,作者是作为游客去参加狂欢节的。
D
On Thanksgiving Day,most of Americans will sit down to enjoy a turkey dinner.The bird also shows up on the table at Christmas.How did we start with the tradition of savoring turkeys during the holidays?
They were fresh,cheap,and big enough to feed a group of people.Americans like having large poultry(家禽)for celebrations because they don't need to pay a lot for the birds.Cows were more useful alive than dead,and beef wasn't widely offered until the late 19th century.Chicken was more highly regarded than it is today.Venison(鹿肉)would have been another choice,especially during the 17th and 18th centuries.Eating turkey was also a British holiday custom(风俗,习惯)people brought to the New World.
Among the big birds,turkey is the most suitable for Thanksgiving.Turkeys were born in the spring.They spend about seven months eating insects on the farm.By Thanksgiving,they have grown to about 10 pounds.Turkeys are cheaper than geese,which are more difficult to raise,and cheaper by the pound than chickens.Cost is an important factor for holiday shoppers,because people will not prepare just one meal.Thanksgiving Day is the time to bake meal and other types of pies.The foods can last through the winter.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。在节日里,享受火鸡已成为一种传统。本文探讨了美国人是何时形成这种传统的。
32.Why do Americans enjoy eating turkey on Thanksgiving day?
A.Turkeys are fresh.
B.Turkeys are big.
C.Turkeys are cheap.
D.All of the above.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,火鸡味道鲜美、价格低廉、个大,所以人们喜欢吃,故选D。
33.How long do turkeys grow to about 10 pounds?
A.About three months.
B.About eight months.
C.About one year.
D.About eleven months.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,火鸡在春天出生,感恩节在 11 月份,所以应该是8个月左右的时间长成十磅。故选B。
34.What are more useful alive than dead?
A.Turkeys. B.Chicken.
C.Cows. D.Geese.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知,活着的奶牛比死的更有用,故选C。
35.The underlined word “factor” can be replaced by ”.
A.opinion B.reason
C.thought D.thing
答案:D
解析:词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“Cost is an important factor for holiday shoppers”可知,成本对于消费者来说是重要的事情(因素),故画线词与D项意思相近。故选D。
第二节(共5 小题;每小题2.5 分,满分 12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Bank holidays! We all love them!
A bank holiday is an English term for a public holiday.During the day banks and offices are closed and a lot of people have a day off work.In the UK,people only get eight bank holidays in one year. 36
People in Colombia are much luckier.There are twenty bank holidays for the whole country in one year! And there can be even more,depending on which region(地区)you live in. 37 As in the UK,most of the bank holidays in Colombia exist for religious reasons.
38 One such example is Independence Day on 20 July every year.This is just like Bastille Day in France on 14 July. 39 It is in memory of the day that Christopher Columbus,first reached America in the year 1492.
Bank holidays are very important for western people. 40 They may also choose to stay at home to relax and forget about work.
A.Bank holidays are different in Colombia.
B.During the holidays,they often travel with their families.
C.This is because different regions have their own holidays.
D.And at least five of those are around Christmas time and Easter.
E.Every country on the continent of America celebrates Columbus Day.
F.Another historical bank holiday in Colombia is Columbus Day on 12 October.
G.However,some bank holidays in Colombia came into being for historical reasons.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了哥伦比亚一些重要的法定节假日。
36.答案:D
解析:根据前文“In the UK,people only get eight bank holidays in one year.”可知,在英国,人们一 年只能获得八次银行假期,D项承接前文,符合语境。故选D。
37.答案:C
解析:根据前文“And there can be even more,depending on which region(地区)you live in.”可知,根据你居住的地区,假期可能会有更多。空处应对上文解释说明,C项承接前文,符合语境。故选C。
38.答案:G
解析:根据后文可知,本段主要介绍哥伦比亚与历史相关的法定假期,G选项“然而,哥伦比亚的一些法定节假日的出现是有一些历史原因的。”引出后文,符合语境。故选G。
39.答案:F
解析:根据后文“It is in...in the year 1492.”可知,F选项“哥伦比亚的另外一个与历史有关的节假日是10月12日的哥伦布日。”引出后文,符合语境。故选F。
40.答案:B
解析:根据后文“They may also choose to stay at home to relax and forget about work.”可知,B选项“他们经常在节假日与家人一起出去旅行。”引出后文,符合语境。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was the fifth of seven children and went to the same school as my three older sisters and brother.Each child went to the plant sale 41 in early May every year,just in 42 for Mother's Day.
I wanted to 43 my mother,but I didn't have any money.My oldest sister gave me some.I made my 44 carefully at the 45 sale.I looked at each plant to make sure that I had 46 found the best geranium.But I hid it first.
On Mother's Day,I was bursting with pride 47 I gave her that geranium.I remember how 48 her eyes were,and how delighted she was with my 49 .
The year I was 15,my younger sister reached third grade.I gave her some money to buy a geranium for our mother.She arrived home full of 50 and excitement.The geranium was 51 in a paper bag under her sweater.“I looked at every plant,” she explained.With a sweet sense of déjà vu(似曾相识),I helped my little sister hide that geranium.I was there when she gave my mother the geranium,and I 52 them both bursting 53 pride and delight.My mother noticed me watching and gave me a soft,secret 54 .With a tug at my heart,I smiled back.As I watched her eyes light up with delight at the 55 of the most precious gift,I knew she was not pretending.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在母亲节, 作者给妈妈送礼物的故事。
41.A.produced B.held
C.collected D.expected
答案:B
解析:根据全文语境可知,每年5月都会举行植物展销会。故选B。
42.A.use B.store
C.time D.chance
答案:C
解析:根据下文可知,在展销会上帮母亲买植物,由此可知,展销会正好在母亲节那个时间。故选C。
43.A.surprise B.love
C.respect D.permit
答案:A
解析:根据第三段第一句“On Mother's Day,I was bursting with pride I gave her that geranium.”可知,作者是想给母亲一个惊喜。故选A。
44.A.choice B.opinion
C.need D.agreement
答案:A
解析:根据语境,姐姐给了钱之后,作者可以自己在展销会上选择买什么。故选A。
45.A.flower B.plant
C.food D.clothes
答案:B
解析:根据上文提到的“the plant sale”可知,此处指在植物展销会上,故选B。
46.A.firstly B.finally
C.indeed D.excitedly
答案:C
解析:根据空前的“I looked at each plant to make sure”可知,作者仔细打量了每种植物,是为了确保自己选择了最好的天竺葵。故选C。
47.A.before B.once
C.while D.when
答案:D
解析:根据语境可知,当“我”把天竺葵给母亲的时候,“我”是很自豪的。故选D。
48.A.bright B.terrible
C.disappointed D.proud
答案:A
解析:and连接并列成分,故空格处应填与 delighted 具有相同感情色彩的词。故选A。
49.A.success B.gift
C.happiness D.sense
答案:B
解析:根据语境可知,作者送给母亲天竺葵作为母亲节的礼物。故选B。
50.A.sad B.unlucky
C.nervous D.upset
答案:C
解析:根据语境可知,妹妹第一次自己给母亲买植物,她肯定是又紧张又兴奋。故选C。
51.A.remained B.hidden
C.sold D.provided
答案:B
解析:根据第二段最后一句“But I hid it first.”可知,作者买回来,将植物藏了起来,故此处妹妹也是把植物藏起来,故选B。
52.A.noticed B.saw
C.observed D.watched
答案:D
解析:根据下文的“noticed me watching”可知,此处是说作者在看着。故选D。
53.A.by B.in
C.with D.except
答案:C
解析:根据第三段第一句“On Mother's Day,I was bursting with pride I gave her that geranium.”可知,此处用with,同词复现。故选C。
54.A.gesture B.smile
C.action D.expression
答案:B
解析:根据下文“smiled back”可知,母亲给了“我”一个微笑。故选B。
55.A.case B.result
C.sight D.moment
答案:C
解析:根据语境可知,当“我”看到她的眼睛亮起来,兴奋不已地看着最珍贵的礼物,“我”知道她不是假装的,故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Paper cutting is one of the most popular Chinese art 56. (form). It is popular for its low cost in all kinds of celebrations. What's more, it communicates the content and nature of 57. (tradition) culture with its own language.
Chinese paper cutting is an art dating back 58. the 6th century. From the 7th century, it became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art 59. (introduce) to the rest of the world in the 14th century. In the countryside, paper cutting is traditionally a handicraft for women to celebrate important events. In the past, every girl was supposed 60. (know) it. At the same time, women were judged by their skills. Professional paper cutting artists were, on the other hand, usually men who were paid well through 61. (work) hard in workshops.
Paper cuttings were 62. (general) used in various celebrations or other ceremonies. In the past, paper was cut into images of people or things such as money and clothes and buried (埋葬) with the dead. Today, paper cuttings, 63. are usually made with red paper, are used as decorations.
64. is easy to learn how to make paper cuttings. But to be good at it is not easy. It requires much effort, practice 65. imagination.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的剪纸的历史以及艺术特点。
56.答案:forms
解析:考查名词复数。此处为one of+the+形容词最高级+名词复数。故填forms。
57.答案:traditional
解析:考查词性转换。此处修饰名词culture,应当用形容词形式traditional。故填traditional。
58.答案:to
解析:考查介词。短语date back to表示“追溯到”。故填to。
59.答案:was introduced
解析:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。主语art与谓语构成被动关系,根据后文in the 14th century可知,为一般过去时的被动语态,主语为单数。故填was introduced。
60.答案:to know
解析:考查非谓语动词。短语be supposed to do sth表示“应该做某事”。故填to know。
61.答案:working
解析:考查非谓语动词。空处作介词through的宾语,应用动词-ing形式。故填working。
62.答案:generally
解析:考查副词。修饰动词used应用副词generally,故填generally。
63.答案:which
解析:考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词paper cuttings,空处在从句中作主语。故填which。
64.答案:It
解析:考查it的用法。此处为“it be+形容词+to do sth”句型,it作形式主语,动词不定式是真正的主语,句首单词首字母大写。故填It。
65.答案:and
解析:考查连词。结合前后文语境可知,effort, practice与imagination为并列关系,应用连词and。故填and。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
(2025·四川德阳高一期末)
假定你是高一某班学生李华,你校“英语园地”征集家庭故事,请你用英语写一篇为你的外公举办生日晚会的文章进行投稿,内容包括:
1.举办目的;
2.准备工作(家庭成员的分工);
3.你的感悟。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
A Birthday Party
参考范文
A Birthday Party
To show our gratitude for Grandpa's wisdom and love,our family held a birthday party for him last weekend.
In preparation,my mom cooked his favourite dishes,my dad gathered some old friends,and I was in charge of music,filling the night with tunes from his youth.The evening was indeed a pleasant memory for everyone present.
As we shared stories,I realised the impact of Grandpa's life on ours.It is Grandpa that/who has taught us the value of family and love.This party will never fade in my memory.
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Weeks before Thanksgiving arrived,my anxiety about it increased.My husband and I recently made a cross-country move with our young child Tom.Our neighbours were an old couple,Mr Smith and Mrs Smith,who were kind and friendly.
Our new home was in a mess.“We should start thinking about plans for Thanksgiving,” I suggested.“Don't worry about it,” my husband said.“Heat up some hot dogs,maybe with some cheese,and the kid will be happy.” That sounded great.I was in relief!
In the past holidays,I had never been responsible for cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner.My job was always to bring drinks or a side dish(items that had the highest success rate)to a large gathering and help clean up after the meal.
But one day my son Tom happily showed newly-created turkey crafts.“Let's go on a walk and try to find a rock that looks like a turkey!” Tom shouted at me.“Take me on a walk,Mummy!” The excitement was building,and I had a feeling that hot dogs were not going to be enough for my child on Thanksgiving.
“I'm going to try and prepare Thanksgiving food,Leonard,” I said to my husband late one night.He eyed me curiously.“You sure?” Then he said,“Okay,then,if you think you can do it.” I said,“I've got two days to prepare.The grocery store is open twenty-four hours.I'm going to the store!”
Unfortunately,only a huge turkey remained,so I had no choice but to buy a thirty-pound turkey.Early the next morning,I dragged the bagged turkey home.When my family saw it,they got a big surprise at its size.Seeing the surprise on their faces,I realised there was no way we could finish the turkey.It was too big for my family.“There was only one turkey left in the store,” I explained.“But how could we finish the turkey?” I asked my husband and Tom.
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Tom said we could invite our neighbours,Mr and Mrs Smith,to share with us.
Soon,Mr and Mrs Smith came to my house with a big smile on their faces.
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Tom said we could invite our neighbours,Mr and Mrs Smith,to share with us.“I found the old couple were very lonely because no one had paid a visit to them since we moved here.Besides,I didn't see them buy anything for Thanksgiving,” Tom said.Knowing that,we reached an agreement on inviting the couple.Tom was responsible for the invitation and my husband and I were in charge of dinner.Realising it would take hours to cook,we busied ourselves making an entire dinner.
Soon,Mr and Mrs Smith came to my house with a big smile on their faces.They greeted us and we made introductions to each other.Seeing my husband and I were clumsy at preparing dinner,the couple offered to give us a hand.With the help of them,a fancy dinner was done.Obviously Mrs Smith had a great talent for cooking.As a special treat,I laid out a beautiful red tablecloth,candles and our best china.We gathered around the table,eating delicious Thanksgiving dinner and making a promise to spend Christmas together next time.
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