Unit 3 Festivals and Customs单元话题完形填空练习-2025-2026学年高一英语译林版必修第二册

Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 单元话题完形填空 Unit 3 Festivals and Customs单元话题：节日与传统 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Art toys and collections are popular in China today. Handmade dolls 1 a long history are popular, too. And Beijing silk figurines (小塑像) are just as attractive as modern toys. Beijing silk figurines first 2 in the Tang Dynasty. Usually, the hands and face of a traditional silk figurine are made of natural silk. He Mei is an inheritor (传承人) of the handicraft. When she first saw the figurines at a store in Beijing, she was so 3 that she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying, a famous Beijing silk figurine 4 . And she went on to 5 her company in 2013. Inside her company’s workshop, hundreds of figurines shining under the bright lights 6 visitors. In Tongzhou District of Beijing, the business now has around fifty 7 . Many of them are from nearby villages. As some of them knew 8 about creating figurines before starting their work at the company, she encouraged them to 57 the skills. Today, they are experienced workers who are experts in 9 steps, from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing. The company has also hired (聘用) some young designers. They have brought fresh 10 into the company. And they have 11 new series such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. She said, “Today, many of our customers are the young people. 12 we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.” And she 13 that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent (弯曲) and clothes can be changed to 14 the dolls’ entertainment value. 1．A．for B．to C．with D．during 2．A．invented B．produced C．changed D．appeared 3．A．experienced B．amazed C．disappointed D．relaxed 4．A．artist B．founder C．learner D．inventor 5．A．put up B．get up C．set up D．take up 6．A．surprise B．blind C．awake D．serve 7．A．customers B．users C．visitors D．workers 8．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 9．A．choose B．learn C．collect D．prepare 10．A．similar B．other C．few D．different 11．A．attitudes B．ideas C．problems D．choices 12．A．found B．ordered C．created D．bought 13．A．But B．And C．Because D．So 14．A．replied B．added C．repeated D．asked 15．A．increase B．replace C．repair D．exchange In my family, Norooz — the Persian New Year — has always been the most important day of the year. It means making and enjoying 1 prepared dishes with the people I love, the sound of drinks pouring, and the 2 of fingers moving fast to deal with nuts. When I met my husband, Kyle, I told him everything about Norooz, which Kyle loves very much, and that’s a(n) 3 . After moving to the US with him, I knew we had to 4 a way to be with my family for the occasion. The only way for me to be with my parents is for all of us to 5 in Istanbul. It’s not easy or 6 , but we’ll do it, because, for us, Norooz is top priority, and nothing can 7 family. Since moving to the US, I’ve broken many 8 , but this is one I’d never break. Every year, around the festival, Kyle and I sort out our Norooz plans and start 9 and when I get on the plane, my heart feels so full and 10 , knowing that I’ll be with my 11 , and show Kyle how these days are about 12 , hope, and new beginnings. The days we spend in Istanbul are 13 . We prepare for Norooz just like we used to when I was a kid. Our time together 14 so much more only now, because we 15 better than to assume it will always be there without appreciation. 1．A．dangerously B．specially C．naturally D．curiously 2．A．skill B．awareness C．sight D．arrangement 3．A．blessing B．success C．honor D．accident 4．A．turn to B．make for C．give up D．figure out 5．A．perform B．live C．meet D．wander 6．A．difficult B．cheap C．interesting D．adventurous 7．A．manage B．control C．hold D．replace 8．A．traditions B．contracts C．promises D．records 9．A．cooking B．packing C．quarreling D．thinking 10．A．disappointed B．surprised C．excited D．confused 11．A．folks B．children C．opponents D．foreigners 12．A．loneliness B．togetherness C．generosity D．patience 13．A．terrible B．regretful C．astonishing D．precious 14．A．means B．takes C．draws D．drives 15．A．work B．expect C．play D．know Holi is a joyous Hindu festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the end of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also 1 the triumph of good over evil. The second day of Holi is also called The Festival of Color, which was 2 to me. We started in our guesthouse, with our hosts, their young son, and some other 3 , and we had a lot of fun with throwing colors and smearing (涂抹) them on each other. We walked all over town, 4 everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by 5 everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. Thanks to 6 like the color run, I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the 7 way to do it for Holi is to 8 someone, say “Happy Holi!”, and smear some colors on each of their cheeks and their foreheads. There were other 9 around, but it was mostly locals and everyone was so happy and excited. So many locals were so 10 with joy that they came right up to us and 11 us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really 12 the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a 13 again. The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander 14 to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I loved this local 15 . 1．A．proves B．reveals C．symbolizes D．explains 2．A．memorable B．strange C．amazing D．ridiculous 3．A．children B．visitors C．friends D．guests 4．A．inviting B．greeting C．thanking D．encouraging 5．A．runners B．locals C．organizers D．tourists 6．A．festivals B．ceremonies C．contests D．events 7．A．proper B．effective C．positive D．tricky 8．A．call B．warn C．approach D．embrace 9．A．participants B．performers C．teachers D．foreigners 10．A．accepted B．overcome C．cheered D．inspired 11．A．welcomed B．received C．hugged D．stopped 12．A．brought out B．took up C．set off D．got through 13．A．kid B．celebrator C．winner D．villager 14．A．proudly B．confidently C．continuously D．aimlessly 15．A．tradition B．cuisine C．experience D．attraction Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n) 1 about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you 2 me of one?” Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and 3 to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and 4 the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He 5 a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his 6 and smiled. “This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. 7 are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will 8 your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you 9 to do your presentation.” “Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is 10 . It means a lot to me.” Peter felt 11 because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and 12 a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s 13 after your presentation. We will have a 14 party,” said Grandma. Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel 15 or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too. 1．A．presentation B．gift C．example D．instruction 2．A．warn B．remind C．accuse D．persuade 3．A．bent B．crawled C．stretched D．leaned 4．A．sorting out B．taking out C．burning away D．blowing away 5．A．spotted B．marked C．decorated D．matched 6．A．worry B．tears C．dust D．sweat 7．A．Spiders B．Strings C．Twists D．Circles 8．A．copy B．catch C．chase D．abandon 9．A．convenience B．comfort C．courage D．patience 10．A．precious B．expensive C．genuine D．popular 11．A．confused B．anxious C．disappointed D．embarrassed 12．A．made B．kept C．folded D．transformed 13．A．pray B．celebrate C．promise D．leave 14．A．fashionable B．temporary C．mysterious D．traditional 15．A．bored B．surprised C．nervous D．hesitant Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra. Giovannina Sarra and her family 1 me at their home. Early the next morning, we 2 among the fields and participated in the harvest. Saffron , taken from the stigmas (柱头) of the saffron flower, is a(n) 3 crop. Also called red gold, it is a(n) 4 from Spain, first introduced into the region around the 13th century. Saffron is 5 in the hours just before 6 , while the petals (花瓣) are closed. This helps protect their precious stigmas and makes the flowers easier to 7 , especially preferred by the acquirers (收购商). Later, on the same day, the stigmas — three 8 strings per flower — are separated from the petals. It’s a delicate 9 that takes hours with a skilled and 10 hand. In the evening, over an open wood fire, the stringlike stigmas are 11 to make saffron powder to add to the richness of the color and the flavor, which brings considerable income. Now sitting at a mouth-watering plate of Risotto alla Milanese, a dish cooked with saffron, I 12 the freezing morning with Sarra and her family. There’s no 13 that it is the families like the Sarras that stick to the many 14 that have survived from generation to generation. 15 more people will join them. 1．A．interviewed B．accompanied C．hosted D．recognized 2．A．fell behind B．fanned out C．sat around D．hung around 3．A．profitable B．tropical C．unavailable D．unaffordable 4．A．technology B．patent C．investment D．import 5．A．harvested B．stored C．watered D．monitored 6．A．noon B．sunrise C．dusk D．midnight 7．A．bloom B．tend C．grow D．sell 8．A．frozen B．sticky C．tiny D．wet 9．A．object B．issue C．adventure D．process 10．A．rough B．careless C．patient D．sweaty 11．A．boiled B．dried C．fried D．warmed 12．A．recall B．remind C．cherish D．record 13．A．doubt B．evidence C．reason D．chance 14．A．wonders B．platforms C．traditions D．relations 15．A．Fortunately B．Immediately C．Gradually D．Hopefully It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement. Fireworks were lit long before the moon 1 . The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of 2 fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys 3 more and covered their ears as they waited 4 for the explosions. The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, 5 ball high above the city, and the 6 filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest 7 : “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival (节日) that is especially popular with young people. More and more young Javanese 8 together and walked slowly through the 9 . Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain 10 the city. They continued to climb until they reached the old temple (寺庙) at the 11 of the mountain. After they were inside the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, 12 of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people 13 cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to 14 the brightly shining moon. By midnight, the fireworks had stopped 15 up from the gray city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance. 1．A．let out B．gave out C．came out D．set out 2．A．burning B．used C．exploding D．broken 3．A．lit B．bought C．piled D．removed 4．A．patiently B．calmly C．worriedly D．excitedly 5．A．silver B．new C．colorful D．gold 6．A．mountains B．valleys C．streets D．shops 7．A．games B．meetings C．sports D．events 8．A．danced B．gathered C．drank D．shouted 9．A．village B．scene C．night D．ground 10．A．on the edge of B．on the way to C．in the center of D．in the direction of 11．A．tip B．back C．top D．bottom 12．A．fond B．little C．full D．free 13．A．jumped B．sat C．stood D．bent 14．A．follow B．show C．notice D．admire 15．A．shooting B．kicking C．hitting D．jumping The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese. This year, I decided to participate in all the activities organized for 1 students to celebrate the Spring Festival. The preparation began a month ago, 2 our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and New Year paintings. Later we 3 an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen, I became 4 to know what it was called. In addition, we were going to use a brush to 5 Chinese characters on red paper. Besides, there was another 6 thing called ink. After 7 the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our 8 journey. The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush. I tried to hold it, 9 it in the ink, and start writing carefully, but the 10 of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t 11 it at all. I was disappointed but I did not give up. I carefully studied the teacher’s 12 . After several attempts, I wrote a line of words At this time, I found that my sleeves (袖子) were already filled with ink as I was too focused on 13 . Even so I was very happy, because I felt that I had learned the 14 of writing calligraphy, that is, to hold the pen in the correct 15 . Then I realized sometimes I have to experience something in order to understand it. 1．A．minority B．foreign C．local D．low-income 2．A．cleaning B．decorating C．designing D．building 3．A．won B．described C．launched D．restricted 4．A．curious B．miserable C．upset D．ashamed 5．A．learn B．carve C．draw D．write 6．A．magical B．global C．affordable D．useless 7．A．using B．mixing C．recycling D．understanding 8．A．repetitive B．easy C．creative D．effective 9．A．dip B．hang C．cover D．set 10．A．figure B．material C．ink D．tip 11．A．correct B．make C．accept D．solve 12．A．goal B．method C．reaction D．course 13．A．improving B．reading C．practising D．listening 14．A．difficulty B．form C．meaning D．way 15．A．posture B．emotion C．attitude D．habit It was a rainy, December day 30 years ago. The air was so 1 that we could hardly breathe. I even wished the 2 would drop by a few more degrees so that it would snow. My wife and I 3 in line at a volunteer fire department building with our two-year-old daughter, Beth. It was going to be her first time 4 Santa. My wife had brought her camera along to 5 the moment. When Santa 6 appeared with his bag of 7 , most of the other younger children backed away 8 at this strange man with a big white beard (胡须) and red coat. My daughter didn’t, however. She wasn’t afraid of Santa at all. I thought it was because her grandpa had a beard even 9 than Santa’s. Instead, she 10 up and down with joy in a little circle almost coming out of her snow boots (靴子). Seeing her 11 , Santa walked to her first. “Hello, little girl! What do you want for Christmas?” he asked. Beth didn’t 12 anything. She just reached up and gave Santa the biggest hug (拥抱) in the world. My wife and I 13 seeing this beautiful moment of Christmas love. And all of a sudden that cold and wet firehouse seemed warm and bright. Or perhaps it was just all of us being 14 the spirit of Christmas by watching my little girl 15 her love. 1．A．cold B．hot C．warm D．dry 2．A．price B．score C．speed D．temperature 3．A．cried B．shouted C．stood D．hid 4．A．interviewing B．calling C．meeting D．trusting 5．A．change B．catch C．push D．make 6．A．finally B．sadly C．naturally D．hardly 7．A．letters B．gifts C．reports D．books 8．A．in doubt B．in silence C．in person D．in fear 9．A．dirtier B．heavier C．blacker D．thicker 10．A．climbed B．jumped C．looked D．walked 11．A．progress B．surprise C．happiness D．schedule 12．A．see B．say C．mind D．buy 13．A．sweated B．left C．smiled D．fell 14．A．filled with B．known for C．picked on D．put off 15．A．miss B．choose C．contact D．share 重难语篇提升练 During Thanksgiving dinner, my grandmother would ask us to share a story of a person we were grateful to during the past year. And then she would ask, “Did you 1 that person?” She encouraged us to show our gratitude by our 2 . I will always remember the warm and happy 3 I had as a child, the miracle of being at my grandmother’s Thanksgiving table, eating her food, and listening to those I 4 tell what they were thankful for. I believe it made a big 5 in my life. It helped all of us shift from being 6 focused to being externally focused. When I got married and Jesselie and I started our own Thanksgiving 7 , a few memories 8 . We used to live in Piedmont, California when our children were still young. To give Jesselie time to 9 the dinner without 10 , I took the children over to San Francisco to look at the beautiful holiday windows. Our children have always remembered that 11 , and Jesselie has never 12 that Thanksgiving dinner because as we sat down to a cornucopia (丰富) of 13 , including Williamsburg sweet potato pudding and sausage stuffing, our children said, “Can we just go to get a hamburger instead?” I hope all of us can start a new tradition — a tradition of assessing our lives and actions, 14 our unconscious biases (偏见), and committing to be more 15 and better appreciate our differences. 1．A．like B．thank C．encounter D．inform 2．A．support B．principle C．actions D．negotiations 3．A．feelings B．vacations C．parties D．comments 4．A．loved B．greeted C．invited D．helped 5．A．point B．turn C．mess D．difference 6．A．intentionally B．entirely C．internally D．frequently 7．A．challenges B．traditions C．discussions D．standards 8．A．died down B．got along C．stood out D．took off 9．A．fix B．enjoy C．share D．deliver 10．A．delay B．permission C．hesitation D．interruption 11．A．gift B．reminder C．discovery D．experience 12．A．missed B．promised C．touched D．forgotten 13．A．purchase B．food C．fruits D．colors 14．A．removing B．explaining C．representing D．assessing 15．A．regular B．influential C．inclusive D．relaxing Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a 1 on the phone that I would go to see her as soon as possible. My mother always says that kids don’t need to 2 a national day to say they love their mums. However, I remember one year I 3 calling her on that very day, and the next morning she rang up to complain about it. If you 4 Thailand, you could hear the sentimental (伤感的) songs about mothers’ greatest love playing in public places a week before the holiday. Schools, especially, take this day very 5 . Back in my teenage years, I 6 there was once a Mother’s Day singing competition and my friend represented the school. She was so emotional while singing the famous song on Mother’s Day 7 “Kah Nam Nom” that she almost didn’t finish the song. However, her deep connection to the song helped her to 8 third prize. After the contest, I asked her why she was so emotional 9 the song. She told me that while she was singing, suddenly she had the 10 that one day her mother would no longer be with her and every word in the song became heartbreaking. Every time I hear this song, it’s not my mother who 11 to my mind but a picture of my friend crying with a microphone in her hand. The image 12 vivid today. Last week, a colleague 13 an experience with me—every year on Mother’s Day, she has to attend a 14 ceremony at her daughter’s school. Every year the teachers invite mothers to the school for a big gathering in which students pay 15 with flower garlands (花环). 1．A．remark B．promise C．practice D．suggestion 2．A．long for B．turn to C．wait for D．refer to 3．A．missed B．tried C．regretted D．avoided 4．A．visit B．like C．leave D．hate 5．A．strangely B．carelessly C．seriously D．kindly 6．A．remember B．think C．doubt D．wonder 7．A．called B．designed C．made D．created 8．A．assist B．place C．win D．adopt 9．A．in B．except C．besides D．about 10．A．duty B．gift C．idea D．habit 11．A．hits B．comes C．occurs D．catches 12．A．develops B．controls C．remains D．increases 13．A．compared B．shared C．provided D．filled 14．A．common B．special C．serious D．rare 15．A．respect B．attention C．satisfaction D．manners 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 单元话题完形填空 Unit 3 Festivals and Customs单元话题：节日与传统 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Art toys and collections are popular in China today. Handmade dolls 1 a long history are popular, too. And Beijing silk figurines (小塑像) are just as attractive as modern toys. Beijing silk figurines first 2 in the Tang Dynasty. Usually, the hands and face of a traditional silk figurine are made of natural silk. He Mei is an inheritor (传承人) of the handicraft. When she first saw the figurines at a store in Beijing, she was so 3 that she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying, a famous Beijing silk figurine 4 . And she went on to 5 her company in 2013. Inside her company’s workshop, hundreds of figurines shining under the bright lights 6 visitors. In Tongzhou District of Beijing, the business now has around fifty 7 . Many of them are from nearby villages. As some of them knew 8 about creating figurines before starting their work at the company, she encouraged them to 57 the skills. Today, they are experienced workers who are experts in 9 steps, from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing. The company has also hired (聘用) some young designers. They have brought fresh 10 into the company. And they have 11 new series such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. She said, “Today, many of our customers are the young people. 12 we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.” And she 13 that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent (弯曲) and clothes can be changed to 14 the dolls’ entertainment value. 1．A．for B．to C．with D．during 2．A．invented B．produced C．changed D．appeared 3．A．experienced B．amazed C．disappointed D．relaxed 4．A．artist B．founder C．learner D．inventor 5．A．put up B．get up C．set up D．take up 6．A．surprise B．blind C．awake D．serve 7．A．customers B．users C．visitors D．workers 8．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 9．A．choose B．learn C．collect D．prepare 10．A．similar B．other C．few D．different 11．A．attitudes B．ideas C．problems D．choices 12．A．found B．ordered C．created D．bought 13．A．But B．And C．Because D．So 14．A．replied B．added C．repeated D．asked 15．A．increase B．replace C．repair D．exchange 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．B 10．D 11．B 12．C 13．D 14．B 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北京绢人这一传统手工艺品，介绍其历史渊源、制作特点，以及传承人何梅创办公司、培养工匠、融入创新设计，让传统绢人适应现代需求的发展历程。 1．考查介词词义辨析。句意：有着悠久历史的手工玩偶也很受欢迎。A. for为了；B. to给，向；C. with有着；D. during在……期间。根据下文“in the Tang Dynasty”可知，手工玩偶有着悠久的历史。故选C。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：北京绢人最早出现在唐代。A. invented发明；B. produced生产；C. changed改变；D. appeared出现。根据上文“first”以及下文“in the Tang Dynasty”可知，最早出现在唐代。故选D。 3．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当她第一次在北京一家商店看到绢人时，她惊叹不已，于是决定向著名的北京绢人艺术家齐从英学习这门技艺。A. experienced有经验的；B. amazed惊讶的；C. disappointed失望的；D. relaxed放松的。根据下文“she decided to learn the skills”可知，她看见绢人时很惊讶。故选B。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当她第一次在北京一家商店看到绢人时，她惊叹不已，于是决定向著名的北京绢人艺术家齐从英学习这门技艺。A. artist艺术家；B. founder创始人；C. learner学者；D. inventor发明家。根据下文“she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying”可知，齐从英是一位艺术家。故选A。 5．考查动词短语辨析。句意：随后她在2013年创办了自己的公司。A. put up搭建；B. get up起床；C. set up建立；D. take up拾起，占据，从事。根据下文“Inside her company’s workshop”可知，她创办了自己的公司。故选C。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在她公司的工坊里，数百件在灯光下熠熠生辉的绢人让参观者感到惊喜。A. surprise惊讶，惊喜；B. blind致盲；C. awake使……醒来；D. serve服务。根据上文“shining under the bright lights”可知，熠熠生辉的绢人让人感到惊喜。故选A。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，这家企业在北京通州区拥有约50名员工。A. customers顾客；B. users用户；C. visitors参观者；D. workers工人。根据下文“Many of them are from nearby villages”可知，公司约有50名员工，很多员工来自周边的村镇。故选D。 8．考查代词词义辨析。句意：因为其中一些人在加入公司前，对绢人的制作一无所知，所以她鼓励他们学习这门技艺。A. something一些事；B. anything任何事；C. nothing没有什么事；D. everything所有事。根据下文“she encouraged them to 9 the skills”可知，员工们对绢人制作一无所知。故选C。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为其中一些人在加入公司前，对绢人的制作一无所知，所以她鼓励他们学习这门技艺。A. choose选择；B. learn学习；C. collect收集；D. prepare准备。根据上文“As some of them knew 8 about creating figurines before starting their work”可知，她鼓励员工们学习这门技艺。故选B。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，他们已成为经验丰富的工匠，精通从面部绘制到玩偶服饰制作等不同环节。A. similar相似的；B. other其它的；C. few几个；D. different不同的。根据下文“from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing”可知，他们已经熟练掌握不同的环节的制作。故选D。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们为公司带来了新颖的创意。A. attitudes态度；B. ideas想法；C. problems问题；D. choices选择。根据下文“such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs”可知，他们带来了新颖的想法。故选B。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：而且他们还创作了新的系列，比如以中国十二生肖为主题的绢人。A. found发现；B. ordered命令；C. created创造；D. bought买。根据上文“The company has also hired (聘用) some young designers”可知，他们创造了新的系列。故选C。 13．考查连词词义辨析。句意：因此，我们会根据年轻人的喜好来制作小型绢人。A. But但是；B. And并且；C. Because因为；D. So因此。根据上文“Today, many of our customers are the young people.”以及下文“we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.”可知，前后句是因果关系。故选D。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她还补充说，他们还制作了手脚可弯曲、衣服可更换的绢人，以此提升绢人的娱乐价值。A. replied答复；B. added增加，补充说；C. repeated重复；D. asked问。根据上文“She said”以及下文“that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent(弯曲) and clothes can be changed to 15 the dolls’ entertainment value”可知，此处指她补充说。故选B。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她还补充说，他们还制作了手脚可弯曲、衣服可更换的绢人，以此提升绢人的娱乐价值。A. increase增加；B. replace取代；C. repair修理；D. exchange交换，交流。根据上文“dolls whose hands and feet can be bent(弯曲) and clothes can be changed”可知，制作的手脚可弯曲、衣服可更换的绢人是为了提升娱乐价值。故选A。 In my family, Norooz — the Persian New Year — has always been the most important day of the year. It means making and enjoying 1 prepared dishes with the people I love, the sound of drinks pouring, and the 2 of fingers moving fast to deal with nuts. When I met my husband, Kyle, I told him everything about Norooz, which Kyle loves very much, and that’s a(n) 3 . After moving to the US with him, I knew we had to 4 a way to be with my family for the occasion. The only way for me to be with my parents is for all of us to 5 in Istanbul. It’s not easy or 6 , but we’ll do it, because, for us, Norooz is top priority, and nothing can 7 family. Since moving to the US, I’ve broken many 8 , but this is one I’d never break. Every year, around the festival, Kyle and I sort out our Norooz plans and start 9 and when I get on the plane, my heart feels so full and 10 , knowing that I’ll be with my 11 , and show Kyle how these days are about 12 , hope, and new beginnings. The days we spend in Istanbul are 13 . We prepare for Norooz just like we used to when I was a kid. Our time together 14 so much more only now, because we 15 better than to assume it will always be there without appreciation. 1．A．dangerously B．specially C．naturally D．curiously 2．A．skill B．awareness C．sight D．arrangement 3．A．blessing B．success C．honor D．accident 4．A．turn to B．make for C．give up D．figure out 5．A．perform B．live C．meet D．wander 6．A．difficult B．cheap C．interesting D．adventurous 7．A．manage B．control C．hold D．replace 8．A．traditions B．contracts C．promises D．records 9．A．cooking B．packing C．quarreling D．thinking 10．A．disappointed B．surprised C．excited D．confused 11．A．folks B．children C．opponents D．foreigners 12．A．loneliness B．togetherness C．generosity D．patience 13．A．terrible B．regretful C．astonishing D．precious 14．A．means B．takes C．draws D．drives 15．A．work B．expect C．play D．know 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C 6．B 7．D 8．A 9．B 10．C 11．A 12．B 13．D 14．A 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了波斯裔的作者与美国丈夫坚持每年远赴伊斯坦布尔，与家人共度诺鲁孜节，在异国生活中坚守这个象征亲情与希望的波斯新年传统。 1．考查副词词义辨析。句意：这个节日意味着和挚爱之人一起烹饪享用特别准备的美食，听着饮料倾注的声响，看着家人手指翻飞剥坚果。A. dangerously危险地；B. specially特别地；C. naturally自然地；D. curiously好奇地。根据下文“prepared dishes”可知，节日的美食是特别准备的。故选B。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个节日意味着和挚爱之人一起烹饪享用特别准备的美食，听着饮料倾注的声响，看着家人手指翻飞剥坚果。A. skill技能；B. awareness意识；C. sight景象；D. arrangement安排。根据下文“of fingers moving fast to deal with nuts”可知，过诺鲁孜节意味着家人手指翻飞剥坚果的景象，即能看到家人手指翻飞剥坚果。故选C。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我遇见丈夫Kyle时，我把诺鲁孜节的习俗全都告诉了他，而他非常喜欢，这是件幸事。A. blessing幸事；B. success成功；C. honor荣誉；D. accident事故。根据上文“which Kyle loves very much”可知，作者的丈夫Kyle很喜欢诺鲁孜节，这对来自不同文化的夫妇来说是件幸事。故选A。 4．考查动词短语辨析。句意：随他移居美国后，我明白我们必须找到与家人共度节日的方式。A. turn to转向；B. make for走向；C. give up放弃；D. figure out找到答案。根据下文“The only way for me to be with my parents is for all of us to ___5___ in Istanbul.”可知，两人努力找到与家人共度节日的方式。故选D。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：唯一能让我和父母在一起的方法就是我们所有人在伊斯坦布尔见面。A. perform表演；B. live居住；C. meet会面；D. wander徘徊。根据下文“Every year, around the festival, Kyle and I sort out our Norooz plans and start ___9___ and when I get on the plane”可知，每年诺鲁孜节期间，作者和丈夫都会登上飞机前往伊斯坦布尔，因此是指所有人在伊斯坦布尔见面。故选C。 6．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这既不容易也不便宜，但我们始终坚持，因为诺鲁孜节是我们的首要大事，亲情永远无可替代。A. difficult困难的；B. cheap便宜的；C. interesting有趣的；D. adventurous冒险的。根据上文“It’s not easy or”可知，与easy“容易的”呼应的是cheap“便宜的”，构成选择关系，表示既不容易也不便宜，突出这一方法的艰难。故选B。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这既不容易也不便宜，但我们始终坚持，因为诺鲁孜节是我们的首要大事，亲情永远无可替代。A. manage管理；B. control控制；C. hold握住；D. replace替代。根据上文“Norooz is top priority”可知，诺鲁孜节是作者一家的首要大事，因此是指亲情永远无可替代。故选D。 8．考查名词词义辨析。句意：定居美国后我打破了许多传统习俗，唯独这个节日我永不妥协。A. traditions传统；B. contracts合同；C. promises承诺；D. records记录。根据下文“but this is one I’d never break”可知，作者不想打破诺鲁孜节的传统，因此是指已经打破了许多传统习俗。故选A。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每年节庆前夕，我和Kyle都会着手筹备节日行程、收拾行李，登机时我的心感到如此充实和兴奋，因为知道我将和我的家人在一起，还能向Kyle展示这些充满团聚、希望与新生的日子。A. cooking烹饪；B. packing收拾行李；C. quarreling争吵；D. thinking思考。根据下文“when I get on the plane”可知，作者和丈夫登机前往伊斯坦布尔，因此是需要收拾行李。故选B。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每年节庆前夕，我和Kyle都会着手筹备节日行程、收拾行李，登机时我的心感到如此充实和兴奋，因为知道我将和我的家人在一起，还能向Kyle展示这些充满团聚、希望与新生的日子。A. disappointed失望的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. excited兴奋的；D. confused困惑的。根据上文“my heart feels so full and”可知，与full“充实的”呼应的是excited“兴奋的”，表示感到如此充实和兴奋，描绘作者返回家乡去过诺鲁孜节的心情。故选C。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：每年节庆前夕，我和Kyle都会着手筹备节日行程、收拾行李，登机时我的心感到如此充实和兴奋，因为知道我将和我的家人在一起，还能向Kyle展示这些充满团聚、希望与新生的日子。A. folks家人；B. children儿童；C. opponents对手；D. foreigners外国人。根据上文“I knew we had to ___4___ a way to be with my family for the occasion”可知，诺鲁孜节是一个与家人在一起的场合，因此是指将和家人在一起。故选A。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：每年节庆前夕，我和Kyle都会着手筹备节日行程、收拾行李，登机时我的心感到如此充实和兴奋，因为知道我将和我的家人在一起，还能向Kyle展示这些充满团聚、希望与新生的日子。A. loneliness孤独；B. togetherness团聚；C. generosity慷慨；D. patience耐心。根据上文“It means making and enjoying ___1___ prepared dishes with the people I love”可知，诺鲁孜节意味着和挚爱之人一起烹饪享用美食，因此这是充满团聚的日子。故选B。 13．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在伊斯坦布尔共度的时光弥足珍贵。A. terrible糟糕的；B. regretful遗憾的；C. astonishing惊人的；D. precious珍贵的。根据下文“We prepare for Norooz just like we used to when I was a kid.”可知，作者他们像儿时那样精心准备诺鲁孜节，表明这些时光弥足珍贵。故选D。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：只有现在，我们在一起的时光才有了更多的意义，因为我们知道，不要想当然地认为它会一直在那里，而不心存感激。A. means意味着；B. takes拿取；C. draws绘画；D. drives驾驶。根据上文“Our time together”可知，作者、丈夫和家人待在一起的时光有了更多的意义。故选A。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意：只有现在，我们在一起的时光才有了更多的意义，因为我们知道，不要想当然地认为它会一直在那里，而不心存感激。A. work工作；B. expect期待；C. play玩耍；D. know知道。根据上文叙述的作者和丈夫从美国飞到伊斯坦布尔与家人共度诺鲁孜节，以及下文“better than to assume it will always be there without appreciation”可知，他们是知道要心存感激，而非想当然地认为大家能一直在一起。故选D。 Holi is a joyous Hindu festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the end of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also 1 the triumph of good over evil. The second day of Holi is also called The Festival of Color, which was 2 to me. We started in our guesthouse, with our hosts, their young son, and some other 3 , and we had a lot of fun with throwing colors and smearing (涂抹) them on each other. We walked all over town, 4 everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by 5 everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. Thanks to 6 like the color run, I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the 7 way to do it for Holi is to 8 someone, say “Happy Holi!”, and smear some colors on each of their cheeks and their foreheads. There were other 9 around, but it was mostly locals and everyone was so happy and excited. So many locals were so 10 with joy that they came right up to us and 11 us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really 12 the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a 13 again. The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander 14 to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I loved this local 15 . 1．A．proves B．reveals C．symbolizes D．explains 2．A．memorable B．strange C．amazing D．ridiculous 3．A．children B．visitors C．friends D．guests 4．A．inviting B．greeting C．thanking D．encouraging 5．A．runners B．locals C．organizers D．tourists 6．A．festivals B．ceremonies C．contests D．events 7．A．proper B．effective C．positive D．tricky 8．A．call B．warn C．approach D．embrace 9．A．participants B．performers C．teachers D．foreigners 10．A．accepted B．overcome C．cheered D．inspired 11．A．welcomed B．received C．hugged D．stopped 12．A．brought out B．took up C．set off D．got through 13．A．kid B．celebrator C．winner D．villager 14．A．proudly B．confidently C．continuously D．aimlessly 15．A．tradition B．cuisine C．experience D．attraction 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．D 7．A 8．C 9．D 10．B 11．C 12．A 13．A 14．D 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍作者体验印度洒红节的经历，展现节日象征意义、传统庆祝方式及带来的欢乐氛围。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：它标志着冬天的结束，迎来春天的开始，也象征着正义战胜邪恶。A. proves证明；B. reveals揭示；C. symbolizes象征；D. explains解释。根据上文的“Holi is a joyous Hindu festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries.”可知，作为传统节日，洒红节“象征”着善恶之战的胜利。故选C项。 2．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：洒红节的第二天也被称为色彩节，这让我难以忘怀。A. memorable难忘的；B. strange奇怪的；C. amazing惊人的；D. ridiculous荒谬的。根据下文“There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I loved this local  ___15___ .”以及对节日活动的详细描述可知，有其他不同城市组织的这种活动，但是作者喜欢这里的体验，由此可知，色彩节给作者留下“难忘”印象。故选A项。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们在民宿里开始庆祝，和主人、他们的小儿子以及其他一些客人一起，我们互相扔彩色粉末，互相涂抹，玩得很开心。A. children孩子；B. visitors游客；C. friends朋友；D. guests客人。根据上文的“We started in our guesthouse, with our hosts, their young son, and some other…”可知，一起庆祝的是民宿的主人和“客人”。故选D项。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们走遍了整个小镇，问候遇到的每一个人，所到之处都有当地人把颜料涂在我们脸上，我们也回敬他们。A. inviting邀请；B. greeting问候；C. thanking感谢；D. encouraging鼓励。根据语境以及下文的“and having color spread onto our faces by ___5___ everywhere we went, while we did the same in return.”可知，在节日里，作者一行应该是“问候”遇到的人。故选B项。 5．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们走遍了整个小镇，问候遇到的每一个人，所到之处都有当地人把颜料涂在我们脸上，我们也回敬他们。A. runners跑步者；B. locals当地人；C. organizers组织者；D. tourists游客。根据下文“but it was mostly locals and everyone was so happy and excited.”可知，涂抹颜料的是“当地人”。故选B项。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：多亏了像彩色跑这样的活动，我一直以为洒红节就是互相扔彩色粉末，但洒红节的正确做法是走近某人，说“洒红节快乐！”，然后在他们的脸颊和额头上涂一些颜料。A. festivals节日；B. ceremonies仪式；C. contests竞赛；D. events活动。根据常识和下文的“like the color run”以及“There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I loved this local ___15___ .”可知，彩色跑是一种具体的“活动”。故选D项。 7．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：多亏了像彩色跑这样的活动，我一直以为洒红节就是互相扔彩色粉末，但洒红节的正确做法是走近某人，说“洒红节快乐！”，然后在他们的脸颊和额头上涂一些颜料。A. proper正确的；B. effective有效的；C. positive积极的；D. tricky棘手的。根据上文的“Thanks to ___6___ like the color run, I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other”可知，作者此前的认知有误，结合but可知，此处强调洒红节“正确的”传统做法。故选A项。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：多亏了像彩色跑这样的活动，我一直以为洒红节就是互相扔彩色粉末，但洒红节的正确做法是走近某人，说“洒红节快乐！”，然后在他们的脸颊和额头上涂一些颜料。A. call呼叫；B. warn警告；C. approach走近；D. embrace拥抱。根据下文的“say “Happy Holi!”, and smear some colors on each of their cheeks and their foreheads.”可知，需要先“走近”对方再进行互动。故选C项。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：周围还有其他外国人，但大多数是当地人，每个人都很开心和兴奋。A. participants参与者；B. performers表演者；C. teachers老师；D. foreigners外国人。根据下文的“but it was mostly locals”可知，与当地人相对的是“外国人”符合语境。故选D项。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多当地人欣喜若狂，径直走到我们面前拥抱我们，我们甚至看到许多人高兴得哭了。A. accepted接受；B. overcome征服；C. cheered欢呼；D. inspired激励。根据下文的“came right up to us”及“and we even saw a number of people crying in joy.”可知，此处描述的是当地人的喜悦场景，由此可知，此处指的是当地人被喜悦“征服”符合语境，be overcome with joy为固定搭配，意为“充满快乐”。故选B项。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多当地人欣喜若狂，径直走到我们面前拥抱我们，我们甚至看到许多人高兴得哭了。A. welcomed欢迎；B. received收到；C. hugged拥抱；D. stopped停止。根据上文的“So many locals were so ___10___ with joy that they came right up to us”可知，此处描述的是当地人节日的亲密氛围，由此可推断，此处指的是当地人走上前来，热情地“拥抱”作者一行。故选C项。 12．考查动词短语辨析。句意：这个节日真正激发了人们最好的一面，让你感觉自己又回到了童年。A. brought out激发；B. took up占据；C. set off出发；D. got through通过。根据上文的“and we even saw a number of people crying in joy.”以及下文的“and made you feel what it is like to be a  __13___ again.”可知，节日“激发”了人们内心的善意与快乐，bring out the best in意为“激发出……最好的一面”。故选A项。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个节日真正激发了人们最好的一面，让你感觉自己又回到了童年。A. kid孩子；B. celebrator庆祝者；C. winner赢家；D. villager村民。根据上文的“There were other ___9___ around, but it was mostly locals and everyone was so happy and excited. So many locals were so ___10___ with joy that they came right up to us and ___11___ us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy.”可知，节日的纯粹快乐让人仿佛回到“孩子”般的状态。故选A项。 14．考查副词词义辨析。句意：你可以随意漫步，享受庆祝活动。A. proudly自豪地；B. confidently自信地；C. continuously持续地；D. aimlessly无目的地。根据上文的“wander”及下文的“The thing I love about this festival is that it is free.”可知，庆祝活动无需计划，可“无目的地”漫步参与。故选D项。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：不同的城市都有组织好的洒红节活动，但我喜欢这种当地的体验。A. tradition传统；B. cuisine美食；C. experience体验；D. attraction景点。根据上文作者对当地庆祝场景的描述可知，作者喜爱的是这种亲身的“体验”符合语境。故选C项。 Peter walked home from school. Salty tears ran down his cheeks. He didn’t know what to do. Grandma saw him and asked why. Peter replied, “I have to give a(n) 1 about a family tradition. I know we have lots of beliefs and customs. Can you 2 me of one?” Grandma smiled and nodded her head. She went to a closet and 3 to reach the top shelf. Pulling out a small box and 4 the dust, she handed it to Peter. Peter opened the box. He 5 a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around. It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web. Peter wiped away his 6 and smiled. “This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years. 7 are symbols of unity and strength. Hang it over your bed and it will 8 your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center. Maybe it will give you 9 to do your presentation.” “Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma. “This dream catcher is 10 . It means a lot to me.” Peter felt 11 because he wanted to share it with his class. “We could make you one,” said Grandma. They worked together and 12 a dream catcher. The next morning he told Grandma his plan — to show his class how to make one. “Great! Let’s 13 after your presentation. We will have a 14 party,” said Grandma. Peter did as he had planned. Peter didn’t feel 15 or scared at all. He felt proud in his culture and felt pride in himself, too. 1．A．presentation B．gift C．example D．instruction 2．A．warn B．remind C．accuse D．persuade 3．A．bent B．crawled C．stretched D．leaned 4．A．sorting out B．taking out C．burning away D．blowing away 5．A．spotted B．marked C．decorated D．matched 6．A．worry B．tears C．dust D．sweat 7．A．Spiders B．Strings C．Twists D．Circles 8．A．copy B．catch C．chase D．abandon 9．A．convenience B．comfort C．courage D．patience 10．A．precious B．expensive C．genuine D．popular 11．A．confused B．anxious C．disappointed D．embarrassed 12．A．made B．kept C．folded D．transformed 13．A．pray B．celebrate C．promise D．leave 14．A．fashionable B．temporary C．mysterious D．traditional 15．A．bored B．surprised C．nervous D．hesitant 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．B 7．D 8．B 9．C 10．A 11．C 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Peter学校要求他们做一个关于家庭传统的演讲，在祖母的帮助下，Peter制作了一个捕梦网，这是他们的传统，并将如何制作捕梦网作为自己的演讲内容。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得回答说：“我必须做一个关于家庭传统的演讲。”A. presentation演讲；B. gift礼物；C. example例子；D. instruction指导。由下文“to do your presentation”可知，是做关于家庭传统的一个演讲，presentation是同词复现，故选A。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：你能提醒我一个吗？A. warn警告；B. remind提醒；C. accuse指控；D. persuade劝说。由上文“I know we have lots of beliefs and customs.”可知，彼得的奶奶知道很多信仰和习俗，所以彼得让奶奶提醒他一个，故选B。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：她走到壁橱前，伸长手去够到最上面的架子。A. bent弯曲；B. crawled爬行；C. stretched伸长（胳膊或腿）；D. leaned倚靠。由下文“to reach the top shelf”可知，应该是伸长手去够到架子最上面，故选C。 4．考查动词短语辨析。句意：她拿出一个小盒子，吹掉灰尘，递给彼得。A. sorting out分类；B. taking out拿出来；C. burning away燃烧殆尽；D. blowing away吹走。由下文“the dust,”可知，应该是吹走盒子上的灰尘，故选D。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他发现了一个木环，上面缠绕着绳子。A. spotted注意到；B. marked标记；C. decorated装饰；D. matched匹配。由上文“Peter opened the box.”和下文“a wooden hoop with string woven and twisted around”可知，彼得打开盒子应该是注意到这个木环，故选A。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得擦干眼泪，笑了。A. worry担忧；B. tears眼泪；C. dust灰尘；D. sweat汗水。由上文“Salty tears ran down his cheeks.”可知，彼得哭着回到家的，由此可知，当他看到这一传统物件捕梦网后，应该是高兴，所以擦开眼泪笑了起来，故选B。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：圆圈是团结和力量的象征。A. Spiders蜘蛛；B. Strings绳子；C. Twists弯曲处；D. Circles圆圈。由上文“It was in the shape of a circle, like a spider web.”可知，捕梦网是圆圈的形状，因为圆圈是团结和力量的象征，故选D。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：把它挂在你的床上，它会将你的恶梦捕捉到网上，而你的好梦会从中心掉下来。A. copy复制；B. catch捕捉；C. chase追逐；D. abandon遗弃。由下文“your bad dreams in the web, and your good dreams will fall through the center.”可知，捕梦网会将恶梦捕捉到网上，故选B。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：也许这会给你做演讲的勇气。A. convenience方便；B. comfort舒服；C. courage勇气；D. patience耐心。由下文“to do your presentation”可知，捕梦网会给彼得作报告的勇气，故选C。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这捕梦网弥足珍贵。A. precious宝贵的；B. expensive贵重的；C. genuine真的；D. popular流行的。由下文“It means a lot to me.”可知，捕梦网对奶奶来说很重要，所以说它很宝贵，故选A。 11．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：彼得感到很失望，因为他想和同学们一起分享。A. confused困惑的；B. anxious焦急的；C. disappointed失望的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。上文““Can I take this one to school?” asked Peter. “No,” said Grandma.”可知，彼得想把捕梦网带到学校，但是奶奶拒绝了，所以彼得很失望，故选C。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们一起努力，做了一个捕梦网。A. made制作；B. kept保持；C. folded折叠；D. transformed转换。由下文“to show his class how to make on”可知，彼得和奶奶一起制作了一个捕梦网，故选A。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：演讲结束后让我们庆祝一下。A. pray祈祷；B. celebrate庆祝；C. promise承诺；D. leave离开。由下文“We will have a ___14___ party”可知，在演讲结束后会聚会庆祝一下，故选B。 14．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我们将举行一个传统的聚会。”奶奶说。A. fashionable流行的；B. temporary暂时的；C. mysterious神秘的；D. traditional传统的。由上文““This is a dream catcher,” said Grandma. “Our people have made these for many years”可知，制作捕梦网是他们的传统，如何制作捕梦网是彼得演讲的内容，由此可知，演讲结束后，奶奶会举办一个传统的聚会，展示他们的文化，此处traditional更符合语境，故选D。 15．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：彼得一点也不感到紧张或害怕。A. bored无聊的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. nervous紧张的；D. hesitant犹豫不决的。由下文“scared at all”可知，彼得在演讲时一点也不紧张害怕，故选C。 Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra. Giovannina Sarra and her family 1 me at their home. Early the next morning, we 2 among the fields and participated in the harvest. Saffron , taken from the stigmas (柱头) of the saffron flower, is a(n) 3 crop. Also called red gold, it is a(n) 4 from Spain, first introduced into the region around the 13th century. Saffron is 5 in the hours just before 6 , while the petals (花瓣) are closed. This helps protect their precious stigmas and makes the flowers easier to 7 , especially preferred by the acquirers (收购商). Later, on the same day, the stigmas — three 8 strings per flower — are separated from the petals. It’s a delicate 9 that takes hours with a skilled and 10 hand. In the evening, over an open wood fire, the stringlike stigmas are 11 to make saffron powder to add to the richness of the color and the flavor, which brings considerable income. Now sitting at a mouth-watering plate of Risotto alla Milanese, a dish cooked with saffron, I 12 the freezing morning with Sarra and her family. There’s no 13 that it is the families like the Sarras that stick to the many 14 that have survived from generation to generation. 15 more people will join them. 1．A．interviewed B．accompanied C．hosted D．recognized 2．A．fell behind B．fanned out C．sat around D．hung around 3．A．profitable B．tropical C．unavailable D．unaffordable 4．A．technology B．patent C．investment D．import 5．A．harvested B．stored C．watered D．monitored 6．A．noon B．sunrise C．dusk D．midnight 7．A．bloom B．tend C．grow D．sell 8．A．frozen B．sticky C．tiny D．wet 9．A．object B．issue C．adventure D．process 10．A．rough B．careless C．patient D．sweaty 11．A．boiled B．dried C．fried D．warmed 12．A．recall B．remind C．cherish D．record 13．A．doubt B．evidence C．reason D．chance 14．A．wonders B．platforms C．traditions D．relations 15．A．Fortunately B．Immediately C．Gradually D．Hopefully 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．A 6．B 7．D 8．C 9．D 10．C 11．B 12．A 13．A 14．C 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者去年在意大利旅行时参加了一年一度的秋季藏红花丰收节，这是一个精细的过程，需要熟练和耐心的手花几个小时，希望有更多的人像萨拉家庭一样采摘藏红花。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Giovannina Sarra和她的家人在他们家招待我。A. interviewed采访；B. accompanied陪伴；C. hosted招待；D. recognized认出。根据“Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra.”可知，我去意大利参加藏红花丰收节时，Giovannina Sarra和她的家人招待我。故选C。 2．考查动词短语辨析。句意：第二天一大早，我们就散开到田里去参加收割。A. fell behind落后；B. fanned out散开；C. sat around坐周围；D. hung around闲逛。根据“among the fields and participated in the harvest.”可知，我们在田里散开去参加收割。故选B。 3．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：藏红花，取自藏红花的柱头，是一种高利润的作物。A. profitable利润高的；B. tropical热带的；C. unavailable不可用的；D. unaffordable支付不起的。根据“Also called red gold”以及“which brings considerable income.”可知，藏红花利润高。故选A。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它也被称为红黄金，是从西班牙进口的，大约在13世纪首次引入该地区。A. technology技术；B. patent专利；C. investment投资；D. import进口。根据“Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra.”以及“from Spain可知，藏红花是进口的植物。故选D。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：藏红花在日出前的几个小时收获，而花瓣是闭合的。A. harvested收获；B. stored储存；C. watered浇水；D. monitored监测。根据“Early the next morning, we 2 among the fields and participated in the harvest.”可知，藏红花在日出前的几个小时收获。故选A。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：藏红花在日出前的几个小时收获，而花瓣是闭合的。A. noon中午；B. sunrise日出；C. dusk黄昏；D. midnight午夜。根据“Early the next morning, we 2 among the fields and participated in the harvest.”可知，藏红花在日出前的几个小时收获。故选B。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这有助于保护它们珍贵的柱头，使花朵更容易出售，尤其是买家的首选。A. bloom开花；B. tend照顾；C. grow成长；D. sell销售。根据“especially preferred by the acquirers”可知，日出前，采摘的藏红花更容易出售。故选D。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：之后，在同一天，柱头——每朵花的三根细线——从花瓣中分离出来。A. frozen冻住的；B. sticky粘的；C. tiny细小的；D. wet湿润的。根据“strings per flower — are separated from the petals”及常识可知，花柱上的线是很细小的。故选C。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个精细的过程，需要熟练和耐心的手花上几个小时。A. object物体；B. issue问题；C. adventure冒险；D. process过程。根据“that takes hours”可知，采摘藏红花是精细的过程。故选D。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个精细的过程，需要熟练和耐心的手花上几个小时。A. rough粗糙的；B. careless粗心的；C. patient耐心的；D. sweaty大汗淋漓的。根据“that takes hours”可知，采摘藏红花需要耐心。故选C。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：晚上，在露天的柴火上，将丝状的柱头烘干，制成藏红花粉，以增加颜色和味道的丰富性，带来可观的收入。A. boiled煮开；B. dried弄干；C. fried炸；D. warmed加热。根据“over an open wood fire”可知，藏红花柱头被烘干。故选B。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，我坐在一盘令人垂涎三尺的米兰烩饭旁，这道菜是用藏红花做的，我回想起了和萨拉一家在一起的那个寒冷的早晨。A. recall回想；B. remind提醒；C. cherish珍惜；D. record记录。根据“Now sitting at a mouth-watering plate of Risotto alla Milanese, a dish cooked with saffron,”可知，现在在回想。故选A。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，正是像萨拉这样的家庭坚持着许多代代相传的传统。A. doubt怀疑；B. evidence证据；C. reason原因；D. chance机会。根据语境可知，此处是固定句型There’s no doubt that“毫无疑问”，毫无疑问，正是像萨拉这样的家庭坚持着摘藏红花的传统。故选A。 14．考查名词词义辨析。句意：毫无疑问，正是像萨拉这样的家庭坚持着许多代代相传的传统。A. wonders奇迹；B. platforms平台；C. traditions传统；D. relations关系。根据“that have survived from generation to generation.”可知，采摘藏红花是代代相传的传统。故选C。 15．考查副词词义辨析。句意：希望有更多的人加入他们。A. Fortunately幸运；B. Immediately马上；C. Gradually逐渐；D. Hopefully希望。根据“more people will join them”可知，希望更多人会加入他们采摘藏红花的传统。故选D。 It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement. Fireworks were lit long before the moon 1 . The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of 2 fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys 3 more and covered their ears as they waited 4 for the explosions. The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, 5 ball high above the city, and the 6 filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest 7 : “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival (节日) that is especially popular with young people. More and more young Javanese 8 together and walked slowly through the 9 . Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain 10 the city. They continued to climb until they reached the old temple (寺庙) at the 11 of the mountain. After they were inside the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, 12 of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people 13 cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to 14 the brightly shining moon. By midnight, the fireworks had stopped 15 up from the gray city in the valley below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance. 1．A．let out B．gave out C．came out D．set out 2．A．burning B．used C．exploding D．broken 3．A．lit B．bought C．piled D．removed 4．A．patiently B．calmly C．worriedly D．excitedly 5．A．silver B．new C．colorful D．gold 6．A．mountains B．valleys C．streets D．shops 7．A．games B．meetings C．sports D．events 8．A．danced B．gathered C．drank D．shouted 9．A．village B．scene C．night D．ground 10．A．on the edge of B．on the way to C．in the center of D．in the direction of 11．A．tip B．back C．top D．bottom 12．A．fond B．little C．full D．free 13．A．jumped B．sat C．stood D．bent 14．A．follow B．show C．notice D．admire 15．A．shooting B．kicking C．hitting D．jumping 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．A 6．C 7．D 8．B 9．C 10．A 11．C 12．C 13．B 14．D 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章描述了爪哇岛的人们在满月之夜进行庆祝的场景。 1．考查动词短语辨析。句意：烟花早在月亮出来之前就点燃了。A. let out发出，结束；B. gave out分发，发出（气味、热等）；C. came out(太阳、月亮或星星)出现，露出；D. set out动身，启程。根据下文“The moon appeared above the horizon”可知，在月亮出来前人们就点燃了爆竹。故选C。 2．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：地上到处都是燃放过的烟花纸屑。A. burning燃烧的，着火的；B. used用过的；C. exploding爆炸，爆发；D. broken损坏的，破碎的。设空处作定语修饰名词fireworks，根据句中“the paper remains of”可知，此处指烟花爆竹被燃放后剩余的纸屑在地上飘舞着；used“被用过的”符合语境。故选B。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：小男孩们点燃了更多的爆竹，捂着耳朵，兴奋地等待着爆竹爆炸。A. lit点燃；B. bought买；C. piled堆积，积累；D. removed移开，除去。根据句中“covered their ears as they waited ____4____ for the explosions”可知小男孩们点燃了更多的爆竹。故选A。 4．考查副词词义辨析。句意：小男孩们点燃了更多的爆竹，捂着耳朵，兴奋地等待着爆竹炸响。A. patiently耐心地；B. calmly冷静地；C. worriedly焦虑地；D. excitedly兴奋地。根据上文“It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement.”以及常识可知点燃爆竹的孩子们会很兴奋地等待着爆竹炸响。故选D。 5．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：月亮出现在地平线上：巨大的银球高挂在城市上空，街道上挤满了人，爪哇开始享受一年中最伟大的活动之一：“满月之夜”，这是一个特别受年轻人欢迎的节日。A. silver银（白）色的；B. new新出现的，新的；C. colorful颜色鲜艳的，丰富多彩的；D. gold金色的。设空处修饰空中的月亮，结合下文“the Night of the Full Moon”以及“more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to ____14____ the brightly shining moon”可知一轮银色的满月在城市上空。故选A。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：月亮出现在地平线上：巨大的银球高挂在城市上空，街道上挤满了人，爪哇开始享受一年中最伟大的活动之一：“满月之夜”，这是一个特别受年轻人欢迎的节日。A. mountains山脉；B. valleys山谷；C. streets街道；D. shops商店。根据上文中的“above the city”可判断出庆祝活动是在城里进行的，结合第二段中“The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.”可知街道上挤满了人。故选C。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：月亮出现在地平线上：巨大的银球高挂在城市上空，街道上挤满了人，爪哇开始享受一年中最伟大的活动之一：“满月之夜”，这是一个特别受年轻人欢迎的节日。A. games游戏，比赛；B. meetings会议，集会；C. sports运动会；D. events大事，活动。根据下文““the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival (节日) that is especially popular with young people.”可知，庆祝“the Night of the Full Moon”这一节日是爪哇人们最重要的活动。故选D。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：越来越多的爪哇年轻人聚集在一起，在夜晚慢慢地走着。A. danced跳舞；B. gathered聚集；C. drank喝，喝酒；D. shouted叫嚷，大声说。根据下文“Joking and chatting, they moved towards the mountain”以及“And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to ____14____ the brightly shining moon.”可知，越来越多的年轻人聚集在一起，慢慢向山的方向走去。故选B。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：越来越多的爪哇年轻人聚集在一起，在夜晚慢慢地走着。A. village村庄；B. scene情景，景象；C. night夜间，夜晚；D. ground地面，土地。根据上文“It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement.”以及“The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.”以及“By midnight, the fireworks had stopped ____15____ up from the gray city in the valley below them.”可知，年轻人聚在一起，在这温暖的夜晚慢慢走着，欣赏月色。故选C。 10．考查介词短语辨析。句意：他们谈笑风生，朝城边的山上走去。A. on the edge of在……边上；B. on the way to在去……的路上；C. in the center of在……中心；D. in the direction of朝……方向。根据下文“By midnight, the fireworks had stopped ____15____ up from the gray city in the valley below them.”可知，城市位于山谷，由此可知，年轻人是朝着城边的山上走去。故选A。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们继续往上爬，直到到达山顶的古庙。A. tip尖端，尖儿；B. back后面，后部；C. top顶部，顶端；D. bottom底，底部。根据句中“They continued to climb until they reached the old temple”可知，他们一直向上攀登，到达山顶的古庙。故选C。 12．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：进入寺庙后，他们喝水，吃月饼——美味的自制月饼，里面装满了干果和坚果。A. fond喜爱的；B. little小的；C. full满的，满是……的；D. free免费的，自由的，不含……的。be full of意为“充满，满是……的”，此处指美味的自制月饼里面装满了干果和坚果。故选C。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在外面的山上，年轻人盘腿围坐成一圈，互相聊天，讲笑话。A. jumped跳跃；B. sat坐；C. stood站立；D. bent弯腰。根据空后“cross-legged”可知，他们是盘腿坐着。故选B。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，又有数百上千的年轻人继续上山去欣赏明亮的月亮。A. follow跟随，遵循；B. show显示；C. notice注意；D. admire欣赏，观赏。根据下文“the brightly shining moon”可知，年轻人继续上山去赏月。故选D。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意：午夜时分，从他们下面山谷里灰色的城市里射出的烟火已经停止了。A. shooting射击，（使朝某方向）冲；B. kicking踢；C. hitting击打，击中；D. jumping跳。根据空前“By midnight, the fireworks had stopped”以及下文“But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance.”可知，到了午夜，山下城市里的烟花已经不再燃放，燃放向上射出的烟花停止了。故选A。 The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese. This year, I decided to participate in all the activities organized for 1 students to celebrate the Spring Festival. The preparation began a month ago, 2 our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and New Year paintings. Later we 3 an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen, I became 4 to know what it was called. In addition, we were going to use a brush to 5 Chinese characters on red paper. Besides, there was another 6 thing called ink. After 7 the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our 8 journey. The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush. I tried to hold it, 9 it in the ink, and start writing carefully, but the 10 of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t 11 it at all. I was disappointed but I did not give up. I carefully studied the teacher’s 12 . After several attempts, I wrote a line of words At this time, I found that my sleeves (袖子) were already filled with ink as I was too focused on 13 . Even so I was very happy, because I felt that I had learned the 14 of writing calligraphy, that is, to hold the pen in the correct 15 . Then I realized sometimes I have to experience something in order to understand it. 1．A．minority B．foreign C．local D．low-income 2．A．cleaning B．decorating C．designing D．building 3．A．won B．described C．launched D．restricted 4．A．curious B．miserable C．upset D．ashamed 5．A．learn B．carve C．draw D．write 6．A．magical B．global C．affordable D．useless 7．A．using B．mixing C．recycling D．understanding 8．A．repetitive B．easy C．creative D．effective 9．A．dip B．hang C．cover D．set 10．A．figure B．material C．ink D．tip 11．A．correct B．make C．accept D．solve 12．A．goal B．method C．reaction D．course 13．A．improving B．reading C．practising D．listening 14．A．difficulty B．form C．meaning D．way 15．A．posture B．emotion C．attitude D．habit 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．A 10．D 11．B 12．B 13．C 14．D 15．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位外国的留学生在中国学校感受春节传统习俗的故事。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年寒假期间，我决定留在学校参加所有为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动。A. minority少数的；B. foreign外国的；C. local当地的；D. low-income低收入的。根据前文“The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese.”以及下文内容可知，此处说的是为外国留学生组织春节庆祝活动。故选B。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：准备工作一个月前就开始了，我们用春联和年画装饰房间。A. cleaning打扫；B. decorating装饰；C. designing设计；D. building 建立。根据后面的“Spring Festival couplets and new year painting(春节对联和年画）”可知，此处指的是装饰房间。故选B。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我们发起了写春联的活动。A. won赢得；B. described描述；C. launched发起；D. restricted限制。结合后面的“an activity to write Spring Festival couplets(一个写春节对联的活动）”可知，我们发起了这个活动。故选C。 4．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我看到我的老师带来一种特殊的笔，我好奇它叫什么。A. curious好奇的；B. miserable困苦的，悲惨的；C. upset不安的；D. ashamed羞愧的。结合前文“When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen”以及下文“to know what it was called”可知，老师带来了一种特殊的笔，作者对于这种笔叫什么好奇。故选A。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：此外，我们将用毛笔在红纸上写汉字。A. learn学习；B. carve雕刻；C. draw画；D. write写。前文提到brush pen(毛笔），后文提到red paper(红纸），可知按照中国传统，要在红纸上写字，Chinese characters是中国汉字。故选D。 6．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：此外，还有一种神奇的东西叫墨水。A. magical神奇的；B. global全球的；C. affordable买得起的；D. useless无用的。根据上文“When I saw my teachers bring a special kind of pen, I became 　　4　　 to know what it was called”可知，作者认为墨水也是神奇的东西。故选A。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在了解了写春联所需的工具后，我们开始了创作之旅。A. using使用；B. mixing混合；C. recycling循环；D. understanding了解。根据后文“the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our 　　8　　 journey”可知，了解了工具后，就开始写春联了。故选D。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在了解了写春联所需的工具后，我们开始了创作之旅。A. repetitive重复的；B. easy容易的；C. creative有创造性的；D. effective有效的。前文一直讲作者看到毛笔是好奇的，ink(墨水）是magical(神奇的），可知他认为写汉字的过程应该是有创造性的。故选C。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我试着拿着毛笔，蘸着墨水，开始仔细地写，但是笔尖太软了，我根本做不到。A. dip蘸，浸；B. hang悬挂；C. cover覆盖；D. set设置。根据后文“it in the ink, and start writing carefully”可知，作者把毛笔蘸上墨水开始写字。故选A。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. figure数字；B. material材料；C. ink墨水；D. tip尖端。结合后文“of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t”以及常识可知，毛笔笔尖很软不容易握住。故选D。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是笔尖太软了，我根本做不到。A. correct纠正；B. make成功；C. accept接受；D. solve解决。前文讲到“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush.”，后文提到“I was disappointed but I did not give up.”可知，作者没有做到，很失望但是没有放弃。make it“成功做到”，固定短语。故选B。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我仔细研究了老师的方法。A. goal目标；B. method方法；C. reaction反应；D. course课程。根据前文“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush(老师教我们如何抓住一支毛笔）”和“but I did not give up”可知，作者没有放弃，仔细研究老师的握笔方法。故选B。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这时，我发现我的袖子已经被墨水弄脏了，因为我太专注于练习了。A. improving发展；B. reading读；C. practising练习；D. listening听。根据前文“After several attempts, I wrote a line of words”可知，作者努力尝试如何写毛笔字，因此可知他一直在练习。故选C。 14．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴，因为我觉得我已经学会了写书法的方式，那就是以正确的姿势握笔。A. difficulty困难；B. form形式；C. meaning意义；D. way方式，方法。根据上文“The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush.（老师教我们如何握毛笔）”可知，作者认为自己学到了写毛笔字的方法。故选D。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴，因为我觉得我已经学会了写毛笔的原理，那就是以正确的姿势握笔。A. posture姿势；B. emotion情感；C. attitude态度；D. habit习惯。根据“hold the pen in the correct”可知，作者认为写毛笔字的原理就是要以正确的姿势握笔。故选A。 It was a rainy, December day 30 years ago. The air was so 1 that we could hardly breathe. I even wished the 2 would drop by a few more degrees so that it would snow. My wife and I 3 in line at a volunteer fire department building with our two-year-old daughter, Beth. It was going to be her first time 4 Santa. My wife had brought her camera along to 5 the moment. When Santa 6 appeared with his bag of 7 , most of the other younger children backed away 8 at this strange man with a big white beard (胡须) and red coat. My daughter didn’t, however. She wasn’t afraid of Santa at all. I thought it was because her grandpa had a beard even 9 than Santa’s. Instead, she 10 up and down with joy in a little circle almost coming out of her snow boots (靴子). Seeing her 11 , Santa walked to her first. “Hello, little girl! What do you want for Christmas?” he asked. Beth didn’t 12 anything. She just reached up and gave Santa the biggest hug (拥抱) in the world. My wife and I 13 seeing this beautiful moment of Christmas love. And all of a sudden that cold and wet firehouse seemed warm and bright. Or perhaps it was just all of us being 14 the spirit of Christmas by watching my little girl 15 her love. 1．A．cold B．hot C．warm D．dry 2．A．price B．score C．speed D．temperature 3．A．cried B．shouted C．stood D．hid 4．A．interviewing B．calling C．meeting D．trusting 5．A．change B．catch C．push D．make 6．A．finally B．sadly C．naturally D．hardly 7．A．letters B．gifts C．reports D．books 8．A．in doubt B．in silence C．in person D．in fear 9．A．dirtier B．heavier C．blacker D．thicker 10．A．climbed B．jumped C．looked D．walked 11．A．progress B．surprise C．happiness D．schedule 12．A．see B．say C．mind D．buy 13．A．sweated B．left C．smiled D．fell 14．A．filled with B．known for C．picked on D．put off 15．A．miss B．choose C．contact D．share 【答案】 1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．D 9．D 10．B 11．C 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者夫妇带两岁的女儿第一次见圣诞老人，女儿给了圣诞老人一个大大的拥抱，这暖心的圣诞一幕感染了所有人。 1．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：空气太冷了，我们几乎无法呼吸。A. cold寒冷的；B. hot热的；C. warm温暖的；D. dry干燥的。根据上文中的“It was a rainy, December day”可知，12月里的下雨天应该非常寒冷。故选A。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我甚至希望气温再下降几度，这样就会下雪。A. price价格；B. score得分；C. speed速度；D. temperature温度。根据空后的“would drop by a few more degrees”可知，这里是说温度再下降几度。故选D。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我和妻子带着两岁的女儿贝丝在志愿消防队大楼站着排队。A. cried哭；B. shouted喊叫；C. stood站立；D. hid隐藏。根据空后的“in line at a volunteer fire department building”并结合常识可知，他们应该是在志愿消防队大楼站着排队。故选C。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这将是她第一次见到圣诞老人。A. interviewing采访；B. calling呼叫；C. meeting遇见，会面，迎接；D. trusting相信。根据上文中的“our two-year-old daughter, Beth”和下文中的“Santa 　　6　　appeared”并结合常识可知，作者两岁的小女儿应该是第一次见圣诞老人。故选C。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我妻子带着相机来捕捉这一时刻。A. change改变；B. catch捕捉；C. push推；D. make制造。根据句中的“My wife had brought her camera along”可知，妻子应该是用相机拍照来捕捉女儿第一次见圣诞老人这一时刻。故选B。 6．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当圣诞老人终于带着他的礼物袋出现时，其他大多数年幼的孩子都害怕地躲开了这个留着白色大胡子、穿着红色外套的奇怪男人。A. finally最后；B. sadly悲伤地；C. naturally自然地；D. hardly几乎不。根据空后的“appeared”和上文中的“My wife and I 　　3　　in line at a volunteer fire department building with our two-year-old daughter, Beth.(我和妻子带着两岁的女儿贝丝在志愿消防队大楼站着排队。)”可知，他们终于排队等到了圣诞老人出现。故选A。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. letters信；B. gifts礼物；C. reports报告；D. books书。根据空前的“his bag of”并结合常识可知，圣诞老人背着装满礼物的袋子。故选B。 8．考查介词短语辨析。句意参考第6题。A. in doubt怀疑地；B. in silence沉默地；C. in person亲自；D. in fear害怕地。根据空前的“most of the other younger children backed away”和空后的“at this strange man with a big white beard(胡须) and red coat”可知，大多数小孩子很害怕，躲开了这个奇怪的男人。故选D。 9．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我以为是因为她爷爷的胡子比圣诞老人的还要浓密。A. dirtier更脏的；B. heavier更厚的；C. blacker更黑的；D. thicker更厚的，更浓密的。根据空前的“her grandpa had a beard”可知，她爷爷的胡子比圣诞老人的还要浓密。故选D。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：相反，她高兴地跳上跳下，几乎从雪地靴里跳了出来。A. climbed爬，攀登；B. jumped跳，跃；C. looked看；D. walked走路。根据空后的“up and down”和“almost coming out of her snow boots(靴子)”可知，女儿跳上跳下，雪地靴都要甩出来了。故选B。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：看到她的开心，圣诞老人第一个走向她。A. progress进步；B. surprise惊讶；C. happiness高兴，幸福；D. schedule工作计划，日程安排。根据上文中的“with joy”可知，这里是说她很高兴。happiness是joy的近义词复现。故选C。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：贝丝什么也没说。A. see看见；B. say说；C. mind介意；D. buy购买。根据前文“‘Hello, little girl! What do you want for Christmas?’ he asked.(‘你好，小女孩！圣诞节你想要什么？’他问道。)”可知，圣诞老人询问了女儿想要什么东西，女儿什么也没说。故选B。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到这美好的圣诞爱时刻，我和妻子笑了。A. sweated出汗，流汗；B. left离开；C. smiled微笑；D. fell倒下。根据空后的“seeing this beautiful moment of Christmas love”可知，看到这美好的一幕，作者和妻子很欣慰，于是笑了。故选C。 14．考查形容词短语和动词短语辨析。句意：或者，也许只是看着我的小女儿分享她的爱，我们所有人都充满了圣诞节的精神。A. filled with充满；B. known for以……而出名；C. picked on挑选；D. put off推迟。根据空后的“the spirit of Christmas”可知，女儿拥抱圣诞老人的这美好一幕让所有人内心充满了圣诞精神。故选A。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. miss想念，错过；B. choose选择；C. contact联系；D. share分享。根据上文“She just reached up and gave Santa the biggest hug(拥抱) in the world.(她只是伸手给了圣诞老人一个世界上最大的拥抱。)”可知，女儿给了圣诞老人一个拥抱，这是在分享她的爱。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 During Thanksgiving dinner, my grandmother would ask us to share a story of a person we were grateful to during the past year. And then she would ask, “Did you 1 that person?” She encouraged us to show our gratitude by our 2 . I will always remember the warm and happy 3 I had as a child, the miracle of being at my grandmother’s Thanksgiving table, eating her food, and listening to those I 4 tell what they were thankful for. I believe it made a big 5 in my life. It helped all of us shift from being 6 focused to being externally focused. When I got married and Jesselie and I started our own Thanksgiving 7 , a few memories 8 . We used to live in Piedmont, California when our children were still young. To give Jesselie time to 9 the dinner without 10 , I took the children over to San Francisco to look at the beautiful holiday windows. Our children have always remembered that 11 , and Jesselie has never 12 that Thanksgiving dinner because as we sat down to a cornucopia (丰富) of 13 , including Williamsburg sweet potato pudding and sausage stuffing, our children said, “Can we just go to get a hamburger instead?” I hope all of us can start a new tradition — a tradition of assessing our lives and actions, 14 our unconscious biases (偏见), and committing to be more 15 and better appreciate our differences. 1．A．like B．thank C．encounter D．inform 2．A．support B．principle C．actions D．negotiations 3．A．feelings B．vacations C．parties D．comments 4．A．loved B．greeted C．invited D．helped 5．A．point B．turn C．mess D．difference 6．A．intentionally B．entirely C．internally D．frequently 7．A．challenges B．traditions C．discussions D．standards 8．A．died down B．got along C．stood out D．took off 9．A．fix B．enjoy C．share D．deliver 10．A．delay B．permission C．hesitation D．interruption 11．A．gift B．reminder C．discovery D．experience 12．A．missed B．promised C．touched D．forgotten 13．A．purchase B．food C．fruits D．colors 14．A．removing B．explaining C．representing D．assessing 15．A．regular B．influential C．inclusive D．relaxing 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B 8．C 9．A 10．D 11．D 12．D 13．B 14．A 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了感恩晚宴上，祖母让作者一家人分享感激之人的故事，并鼓励用行动表达谢意。这些温馨回忆让作者学会从内向转变为外向感恩，成家后，作者也延续感恩节传统，更懂珍惜差异。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后她会问：“你感谢那个人了吗？”A. like喜欢；B. thank感谢；C. encounter遇到；D. inform通知。根据上文“my grandmother would ask us to share a story of a person we were grateful to during the past year.”可知，分享感激人的故事之后，祖母会询问是否感谢了那个人。故选B项。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她鼓励我们用行动来表达我们的感激之情。A. support支撑；B. principle原理；C. actions行动；D. negotiations谈判。根据上文“She encouraged us to show our gratitude by our”以及常识可知，表示感激应用行动，而不是空谈。故选C项。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我将永远记得我小时候的温暖和幸福的感觉，在祖母的感恩节餐桌上，吃她的食物，听我爱的人讲述他们的感激之情的奇迹。A. feelings感受；B. vacations假期；C. parties聚会；D. comments评论。根据上文“the warm and happy”以及语境可知，此处表示作者记得小时候的温暖和幸福的感觉。故选A项。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我将永远记得我小时候的温暖和幸福的感觉，在祖母的感恩节餐桌上，吃她的食物，听我爱的人讲述他们的感激之情的奇迹。A. loved爱；B. greeted问候；C. invited邀请；D. helped帮助。根据上文“my grandmother would ask us to share a story of a person we were grateful to during the past year.”以及下文“tell what they were thankful for”可知，此处表示与家人共享感恩节晚餐时分享故事，分享故事的家人是作者爱的人。故选A项。 5．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我相信这对我的生活产生了很大的影响。A. point点；B. turn转动；C. mess混乱；D. difference差别。根据下文“It helped all of us shift from being  ____6____  focused to being externally focused.”可知，这对作者产生了很大影响，make a big difference为固定搭配，表示“产生很大影响”。故选D项。 6．考查副词词义辨析。句意：它帮助我们所有人从专注于内部转变为专注于外部。A. intentionally有意地；B. entirely完全地；C. internally内部地；D. frequently频繁地。根据下文“to being externally focused”以及语境可知，此处表示从专注于内部转变为专注于外部。故选C项。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我结婚，杰西莉和我开始了我们自己的感恩节传统时，一些记忆脱颖而出。A. challenges挑战；B. traditions传统；C. discussions讨论；D. standards标准。根据下文“a few memories  ____8____ .”以及语境可知，此处表示当妻子与作者开始自己的感恩节传统时，作者想起之前的一些记忆。故选B项。 8．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我结婚，Jesselie和我开始了我们自己的感恩节传统时，一些记忆脱颖而出。A. died down逐渐消失；B. got along相处；C. stood out杰出；D. took off起飞。根据下文“To give Jesselie time to  ____9____  the dinner without  ____10____ , I took the children over to San Francisco to look at the beautiful holiday windows. Our children have always remembered that  ____11____ ,”可知，此处表示一些特别的记忆浮现出来，stood out为固定短语，表示“突出，显眼”，符合语境。故选C项。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了让Jesselie有时间不被打扰地准备晚餐，我带着孩子们去旧金山看美丽的度假窗户。A. fix准备（尤指食物）；B. enjoy享受；C. share共享；D. deliver传送。根据下文“the dinner”以及常识可知，感恩节需要准备晚餐，所以此处表示作者带孩子们出去，让Jesselie可以准备晚餐。故选A项。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了让Jesselie有时间不被打扰地准备晚餐，我带着孩子们去旧金山看美丽的度假窗户。A. delay延迟；B. permission许可；C. hesitation犹豫；D. interruption打扰。根据下文“I took the children over to San Francisco to look at the beautiful holiday windows.”以及常识可知，作者将孩子们带出去，是为了让Jesselie准备晚餐时不被打扰。故选D项。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的孩子们一直记得那次经历，Jesselie从未忘记那次感恩节晚餐，因为当我们坐下来吃丰富的食物时，包括威廉斯堡红薯布丁和香肠馅，我们的孩子说：“我们能去吃个汉堡吗？”A. gift礼物；B. reminder提醒；C. discovery发现；D. experience经历。根据上文“To give Jesselie time to  ____9____  the dinner without  ____10____ , I took the children over to San Francisco to look at the beautiful holiday windows. Our children have always remembered that”可知，此处表示孩子们一直记得那次感恩节的经历。故选D项。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的孩子们一直记得那次经历，Jesselie从未忘记那次感恩节晚餐，因为当我们坐下来吃丰富的食物时，包括威廉斯堡红薯布丁和香肠馅，我们的孩子说：“我们能去吃个汉堡吗？”A. missed错过；B. promised承诺；C. touched触摸；D. forgotten忘记。根据上文“Our children have always remembered that  ____11____ , and Jesselie has never”可知，孩子们一直记得那次感恩节经历，Jesselie也从未忘记。故选D项。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的孩子们一直记得那次经历，Jesselie从未忘记那次感恩节晚餐，因为当我们坐下来吃丰富的食物时，包括威廉斯堡红薯布丁和香肠馅，我们的孩子说：“我们能去吃个汉堡吗？”A. purchase购买；B. food食物；C. fruits水果；D. colors颜色。根据下文“including Williamsburg sweet potato pudding and sausage stuffing,”可知，此处表示一家人坐下来吃丰富的食物。故选B项。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望我们所有人都能开始一个新的传统——一个评估我们的生活和行动，消除我们无意识的偏见，并致力于更具包容性和更好地理解我们的差异的传统。A. removing移除；B. explaining解释；C. representing代表；D. assessing评估。根据上文“I hope all of us can start a new tradition — a tradition of assessing our lives and actions,”以及下文“our unconscious biases (偏见),”可知，此处表示消除无意识的偏见。故选A项。 15．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我希望我们所有人都能开始一个新的传统——一个评估我们的生活和行动，消除我们无意识的偏见，并致力于更具包容性和更好地理解我们的差异的传统。A. regular常规的；B. influential有影响力的；C. inclusive包容广阔的；D. relaxing令人放松的。根据下文“and better appreciate our differences”以及语境可知，消除偏见后，应更加包容。故选C项。 Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a 1 on the phone that I would go to see her as soon as possible. My mother always says that kids don’t need to 2 a national day to say they love their mums. However, I remember one year I 3 calling her on that very day, and the next morning she rang up to complain about it. If you 4 Thailand, you could hear the sentimental (伤感的) songs about mothers’ greatest love playing in public places a week before the holiday. Schools, especially, take this day very 5 . Back in my teenage years, I 6 there was once a Mother’s Day singing competition and my friend represented the school. She was so emotional while singing the famous song on Mother’s Day 7 “Kah Nam Nom” that she almost didn’t finish the song. However, her deep connection to the song helped her to 8 third prize. After the contest, I asked her why she was so emotional 9 the song. She told me that while she was singing, suddenly she had the 10 that one day her mother would no longer be with her and every word in the song became heartbreaking. Every time I hear this song, it’s not my mother who 11 to my mind but a picture of my friend crying with a microphone in her hand. The image 12 vivid today. Last week, a colleague 13 an experience with me—every year on Mother’s Day, she has to attend a 14 ceremony at her daughter’s school. Every year the teachers invite mothers to the school for a big gathering in which students pay 15 with flower garlands (花环). 1．A．remark B．promise C．practice D．suggestion 2．A．long for B．turn to C．wait for D．refer to 3．A．missed B．tried C．regretted D．avoided 4．A．visit B．like C．leave D．hate 5．A．strangely B．carelessly C．seriously D．kindly 6．A．remember B．think C．doubt D．wonder 7．A．called B．designed C．made D．created 8．A．assist B．place C．win D．adopt 9．A．in B．except C．besides D．about 10．A．duty B．gift C．idea D．habit 11．A．hits B．comes C．occurs D．catches 12．A．develops B．controls C．remains D．increases 13．A．compared B．shared C．provided D．filled 14．A．common B．special C．serious D．rare 15．A．respect B．attention C．satisfaction D．manners 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．A 8．C 9．D 10．C 11．B 12．C 13．B 14．B 15．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是在泰国，每逢母亲节，人们都会在全国范围内举行各种庆祝活动，特别是在学校，举行“回忆母恩”的活动必不可少。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我通过电话对她作出了一个承诺，会尽快去看她。A. remark评论；B. promise承诺；C. practice练习；D. suggestion建议。根据该句中的“that I would go to see her as soon as possible”可知，作者通过电话对妈妈作出了一个承诺，故选B。 2．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我的妈妈总是说，孩子们不必等到一个国家规定的节日来说他们爱他们的妈妈。A. long for渴望；B. turn to求助于；C. wait for等待；D. refer to提到，指的是。根据下文“a national day to say they love their mums”可知，此处指孩子们不需要等待一个国家规定的节日来说他们爱他们的妈妈。故选C。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，我记得有一年在那一天我没有给她打电话，第二天她就打电话抱怨此事。A. missed错过；B. tried尝试，尽力；C. regretted后悔；D. avoided避免。根据下文“the next morning she rang up to complain about it”可知，作者当天没有给母亲打电话，也就是错过了给母亲打电话。故选A。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果你到泰国，在假期前的一周，你会听到关于最伟大的母爱的伤感歌曲在公众场合播放。A. visit游览，参观；B. like喜欢；C. leave离开；D. hate憎恨。根据下文的“you could hear the sentimental (伤感的) songs”可知，此处表示如果你到泰国，你会听到伤感的歌曲，空格处是“游览，参观”。故选A。 5．考查副词词义辨析。句意：尤其是学校，非常重视这一天。A. strangely奇怪地，陌生地；B. carelessly粗心地；C. seriously认真地，严肃地；D. kindly温和地。根据下文“a Mother’s Day singing competition and my friend represented the school”可知，学校非常重视这个节日。take sth. seriously表示“认真对待”。故选C。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我十几岁的时候，我记得曾经有一场母亲节歌唱比赛，我的朋友代表学校。A. remember记得；B. think认为，思考；C. doubt怀疑；D. wonder想知道。根据上文“Back in my teenage years”可知，作者在回想自己青少年时期关于学校举办的母亲节活动的一件事，因此空格处是remember。故选A。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在母亲节那天，当她唱一首叫作“Kah Nam Nom”的著名歌曲时，她情绪如此激动，以致于几乎没有完成歌唱。A. called把……称为，叫作；B. designed设计；C. made制作；D. created创造。根据下文“she almost didn’t finish the song”可知，空后Kah Nam Nom是歌曲的名字，此处表示当作者的朋友在母亲节唱一首叫作Kah Nam Nom的有名的歌曲时，故选A。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，她和这首歌深深的情结帮助她荣获了三等奖。A. assist帮助，协助；B. place放置；C. win赢得；D. adopt采用，采纳。上文提到她几乎没有完成歌唱，结合本句表示转折的副词However及空后的third prize可知，此处表示“然而，她和这首歌深深的情结帮助她荣获了三等奖”，故选C。 9．考查介词词义辨析。句意：比赛结束后，我问她为什么对这首歌如此激动。A. in在……里面；B. expect除了；C. besides除……之外；D. about关于。 about侧重“关于”，be emotional about表示“对……情绪化”。故选D。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我，当她唱歌的时候，她突然想到有一天她的母亲将不再和她在一起，歌中的每一个字都变得令人心碎。A. duty职责；B. gift礼物；C. idea想法；D. habit习惯。句中的“one day her mother would no longer be with her”是当时作者的朋友的一种想法(idea)。故选C。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次听到这首歌，我脑海里浮现的不是我妈妈，而是我朋友拿着麦克风哭泣的画面。A. hits撞击，击打；B. comes来，出现；C. occurs发生；D. catches捕捉。根据空后的“to my mind”可知， 此处指每当作者听到这首歌，脑海中呈现的不是母亲。come to mind表示“突然记起（或想到）”。故选B。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：那个画面至今还很清晰。A. develops发展，培养；B. controls控制；C. remains保持，仍然是；D. increases增加。根据下文“today”可知，朋友哭的画面至今仍很清晰，remain符合语境，表示“仍然是”。故选C。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：上周，一位同事和我分享了一段经历——每年的母亲节，她都要去她女儿的学校参加一个特别的仪式。A. compared比较；B. shared分享；C. provided提供；D. filled充满。根据下文“she has to attend a___14__ceremony at her daughter’s school”对朋友女儿学校母亲节活动的描述可知，这位同事跟作者分享自己参加女儿学校仪式的经历，故选shared。故选B。 14．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：上周，一位同事和我分享了一段经历——每年的母亲节，她都要去她女儿的学校参加一个特别的仪式。A. common普通的；B. special专门的；C. serious严重的；D. rare稀有的，罕见的。根语“every year on Mother’s Day”及下一句的描述可知，这个仪式是专门为了庆祝每年一次的母亲节进行的，故选special。故选B。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：每年老师们都会邀请妈妈们来学校参加一个大型聚会，学生们在聚会上用花环表示敬意。A. respect尊敬；B. attention注意；C. satisfaction满意；D. manners礼貌。根据下文“with flower garlands”可知，在这个特殊的仪式上，学生们用花环表示对母亲的尊敬。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $