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Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 单元话题阅读理解 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 “Black Friday”, the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, is widely known as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. While today it is connected with lower prices and long queues, its origins and some related facts may surprise you. The First “Black Friday” was used not for shopping, but for an economic (经济) trouble. On September 24,1869, two Wall Street investors (投资者) caused a sharp drop in the gold market, leading to a national economic trouble. The term “Black Friday” was first used after a Thanksgiving shopping spree (狂欢) in the 1950s. It was a Friday and the police complained about huge crowds of people showing up at the shops, calling it a “Black Friday”. After that, this term was used to describe shopping. Store owners were not happy with the term “Black Friday” at first and wanted to call it “Big Friday” but failed. Until 2001, Black Friday wasn’t officially the busiest shopping day of the year. Black Friday Shopping has now become a family tradition for many. Different families actively save and wait for Black Friday to shop as much as they like. On that day, they wake up early and plan on shopping big the whole day, spending quality time together. 1．What can we learn about the term “Black Friday”? A．It was successfully replaced by “Big Friday”. B．It first was used to describe an economic trouble. C．It was created by store owners to attract customers. D．It was accepted by the police as a positive description. 2．What is Black Friday now regarded as? A．An officially recognized holiday. B．A common day to work together. C．A traditional day for family shopping. D．A day to hold a spending competition. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A market survey. B．A cultural magazine. C．A business newspaper. D．A history research paper. If there’s one festival that doesn’t need an introduction, it would be Glastonbury. It’s undoubtedly the most famous performing arts and music festival in the UK, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its gates every year. Tickets cost around $248 and go on sale in November of the year before the festival. They include five-day festival entry and a camping space for five nights and can be got on glastonbury.seetickets.com. Glastonbury is held over five days in Pilton, Somerset. What to expect? Well, more than 30,000 performers play across over 100 stages here. And you can expect a lot more than just live music here. As a festival of performing arts, Glastonbury hosts dance, comedy, theater, circus, and other events. Over the five days, the festival becomes a self-contained (自给自足的) village with lots of campsites, stages, food markets, and relaxation spaces. Each part feels different. You can find everything from campfires to political stages to outdoor movies. If you camp on-site, remember exactly where you park your car and set up your tent. You’d be surprised at how many people get lost in a sea of tents. When: June Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset Where to Stay: While camping on-site is all part of the fun, you could choose to improve your accommodation (住宿) and find a comfortable hotel without spending too much. 1．What is included in the ticket? A．A five-night camping place. B．Five-day parking. C．A hotel room nearby. D．Food at the markets. 2．What can visitors do at Glastonbury? A．Visit art exhibitions. B．Enjoy dance and comedy. C．Meet famous movie stars. D．See movies indoors. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A music textbook. B．A news report. C．A travel magazine. D．A theater guide. In the USA, many high schools and some colleges and universities have a special celebration once a year called Homecoming. Former students and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the memories of their time there and the many Homecoming activities. Homecoming might last for only one day or for several days, even one week. High schools usually choose one boy and one girl from the senior class to be the “Homecoming King” and “Homecoming Queen”: The students usually choose a boy and a girl who have done a lot for the school. Most schools have a Homecoming parade. The school band will often lead the way, followed by many different cars and trucks. Most schools also have a football game for Homecoming — and, of course, tailgate parties. A tailgate party is a group of people drinking and eating around the back of someone’s pick-up truck. There are many other activities that might be a part of the Homecoming celebration. There might be a school-wide picnic one day; another day, there may be plays, concerts, competitions or games, all depending on a school’s traditions. Homecoming celebrations nearly always end with a dance and/or a great dinner. The school is decorated beautifully, and a band is paid to come and play. Students dress up: guys in suits and girls in beautiful dresses. 1．What is the main purpose of holding Homecoming in the USA? A．To select outstanding senior students as “Homecoming King” and “Homecoming Queen”. B．To let former students and teachers gather and recall school memories. C．To promote the school’s football team and related sports culture. D．To show off the school’s beautiful decorations and excellent band performances. 2．“King and Queen of Homecoming” are chosen according to ________. A．their contributions to the school B．their healthy physical conditions C．their excellent grades in study D．their good-looking faces 3．What does the word “tailgate” in the passage most probably mean? A．A kind of party held near the back of a vehicle. B．A special type of pick-up truck used for parties. C．A traditional food served at football games. D．A group of people who love outdoor eating and drinking. 4．All the activities might be found at the Homecoming except ________. A．a parade B．a football game C．a picnic D．a school lecture Do you know Norway’s “russefeiring” celebration? High school seniors across Norway participate in this unique tradition. It’s a large-scale, four-week-long celebration marking the end of 13 years of school before the transition to higher education. It begins at the end of April and goes on until May 17. This tradition dates back to the 1900s, though it has evolved (进化) significantly ever since. I just experienced a “russefeiring”. It started with a ceremony, where we had to drink a carbonated beverage (碳酸饮料) under 10 seconds. I didn’t make it, so my friends poured the rest over my head, leaving me totally wet. After that, I wore my “russedress”, a traditional outfit for graduates. It was bright red, with patches (补丁). I spent hours decorating it, painting my favorite bands on it and adding patches for all the places I’d visited. Some students went further, forming big groups with their own logos, stickers and even party songs. They saved money for years to buy and fixed up old buses into party buses. I remember seeing one with a DJ and a mini-bar inside — it was like a moving club. They drove around town, stopping at all the major parties with loud music. It was like a scene from a movie. The celebration peaked on May 17, Norway’s national day. We joined parades, gave out our business cards and celebrated the end of our school journey. We partied all night, dancing and laughing with friends. But as dawn broke, reality struck: in just a few days, we’d be sitting for our national exams. It was a reminder that the party was over, and real life was about to begin. 1．What can we learn about Norway’s “russefeiring”? A．It lasts for three weeks. B．It is a celebration for college graduates. C．It has stayed the same since it began. D．It has been in existence for at least decades. 2．How did students make their “russefeiring” special? A．By changing old buses into moving party places. B．By creating logos to print on business cards. C．By practicing party songs to perform for peers. D．By painting their favorite travel spots on outfits. 3．What would students do after the “russefeiring” peak on May 17? A．They’d immediately start their college life. B．They’d take national exams in a short while. C．They’d plan another party to extend the celebration. D．They’d give away their “russedresses”. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Experience of Norway’s National Day parade B．The History of Traditional Celebrations in Norway C．A Special Celebration for Norwegian High School Seniors D．How Norwegian Students Transform Old Buses Remember when holidays were about family, not media photos? There’s a growing sense that the soul of our celebrations is shifting. The warmth of tradition seems to be giving way to the glow of smartphone screens and the pressure of perfect planning. It’s hard to ignore the commercial (商业) machine that kicks off months before a holiday. We’re bombarded with messages telling us that the best way to show love is through expensive gifts. This shopping rush can sometimes take away the true joy out of the occasion, leaving us with little more than debt and a pile of wrapping paper, wondering what truly matters. Then there’s the social media effect. What used to be a private, heartfelt gathering is now a public performance. The pressure to present a perfect, “Instagrammable” celebration is real. We end up showing off our happiness for an online audience, sometimes forgetting to actually experience it. That perfect photo of the family dinner? It might have taken an hour to stage, by which time the food is cold and everyone is annoyed, missing the genuine laughter. Yet, it’s not all bad news. This modern approach has its benefits. We now have the freedom to create our own, more personal traditions that reflect who we are today. For friends and family members scattered across the globe, a video call can bridge the distance, bringing a different kind of closeness that our grandparents never knew. So, where does this leave us? The heart of a true celebration isn’t found in a store or in the number of likes a post receives. It’s in the messy, real, and unplanned moments of connection. Perhaps the challenge is to put our phones down, turn off the ads, and simply be present with the people we care about. That’s a tradition worth reviving for our well-being. 1．Why does the author criticize modern celebrations? A．They push people to buy the latest smartphones. B．They completely ignore all traditional family activities. C．They prevent people from having sincere communication. D．They focus too much on commercial values and public image. 2．How does modern technology benefit distant family? A．By allowing online performance of perfect lives. B．By enabling new forms of real-time connection. C．By inspiring them to show lives on social media. D．By providing more topics for social media posts. 3．Which can best describe the structure of the passage? A．Problem-Cause-Effect. B．Event-Description-Result. C．Topic-Analysis-Conclusion. D．Question-Argument-Solution. 4．What could be the best title for the passage? A．The Complete Guide to Modern Holiday Planning. B．Lost and Found: The Changing Nature of Celebration. C．The Battle Between Traditional and Modern Holidays. D．The Digital Shift: How Media Reshapes Celebration Joy. In the UK, memorial chairs are a unique and great way to remember people, often used to remember the dead, honor important persons, or mark special events. This culture combines useful everyday objects with memorial meanings, saving memories of the one who passed away in a gentle way that avoids the possible heaviness of traditional monuments(纪念碑、堂). Memorial chairs are used in a wide range of places: in public spaces such as community parks, libraries, schools, or churches, it is common to see chairs engraved (刻上) with the name of the dead, their birth and death years, and a short message (e. g. “A beloved soul” or “Forever remembered”). For example, some schools place memorial chairs for teachers who did great things, allowing students and visitors to remember their work while resting. In some cities, seaside walks or parks also have such chairs, given by the families of those who died. The words written on the seat or backrest allow relatives and friends to show their love, and even strangers passing by can sense the stories behind them. The popularity of this practice mainly comes from what the British believe in — “quiet remembering” and “continuity of life”. Memorial chairs are not separate from daily life but part of it. People may come across these messages while using the chairs, letting memories live on in everyday moments, while also adding a human touch to public spaces. Besides, these chairs are usually made to look nice and be practical, often made of strong wood or metal, so they can last long and fit well with the environment. In recent years, the culture of memorial chairs has richer meanings. Besides remembering individuals, some chairs are used to remember group events such as soldiers who died in wars or people lost in public health incidents, becoming a way to bring people together and pass on historical memories. This clever mixing of memory and usefulness, personal feelings and public spaces, makes Britain’s memorial chair culture both unique and full of warmth. 1．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “heaviness” in paragraph 1? A．Weight. B．Awkwardness. C．Burden. D．Sadness. 2．What is the function of the words on memorial chairs? A．Adding beauty to chairs. B．Passing down historic events. C．Linking people to past stories. D．Offering a better rest experience. 3．What is the major reason for the memorial chairs being popular in the UK? A．They fit public spaces. B．They are made beautiful. C．They last for a long time. D．They show people’s beliefs. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Designs for memorial chairs. B．UK’s memorial chair culture. C．Popularity of memorial chairs. D．Public spaces with memorial chairs. Whenever it comes to holidays, my mother makes fun of my sister and me about how we “make out like robbers (强盗)”. She is pointing to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother makes jokes about us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts! Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light some candles and say a prayer (祈祷) each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do “hot and cold” for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say “cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives. Diwali is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October/ November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does prayers, in honour of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity (繁荣), the prayers include washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just place a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement. Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me! 1．Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali? A．She lives in a wealthy family. B．She lives in two different countries. C．Her parents like celebrating their different cultures. D．Her parents like spending money buying gifts for her. 2．What does the underlined part “hot and cold” in paragraph 2 refer to (指代)? A．A kind of Hanukkah game. B．A secret written on lights. C．A sort of Hanukkah gift. D．A kind of festival drink. 3．What do Hanukkah and Diwali have in common? A．They share the same history. B．They are both celebrated in December. C．They get the families to do their prayers. D．They are both connected to the birth of lights. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali? A．Unclear. B．Positive. C．Worried. D．Disappointed. When it comes to symbols of the UK, people may think of the red telephone box. For many, taking photos with one is a must-do when visiting the country. The red telephone box also plays an important role in many movies and novels. One of the most famous examples can be found in the Harry Potter series. In the story, the secret Ministry of Magic has a hidden entrance inside a London telephone box. There, people can reach the ministry by dialing 62442. However, as more people have their own mobile phones these days, public phone boxes are not used much anymore. To protect this symbol of British cultural heritage, people are finding creative ways to reuse the phone boxes. In recent years, they have become mini-libraries, cafes and even art spaces. For example, along Hampstead High Street in North London, a telephone box has been turned into a cute cafe. Although it’s tiny, this special cafe offers coffee, tea, cakes and sandwiches. There are also lots of mini-lending libraries in old phone boxes across the UK. One example is the Lewisham Micro Library. People can borrow a book from the library and replace it with one of their own. Starting this year, 2,000 telephone boxes will be changed into new street centers. These digital red telephone boxes will offer free WiFi, phone calls and local information over the next 10 years, beginning in 2025. 1．What is the purpose of mentioning the secret Ministry of Magic in the text? A．To introduce where its hidden entrance is. B．To tell readers how to make phone calls in the movies. C．To show red phone boxes are special in British culture. D．To explain what has made the Harry Potter series popular. 2．Why are public phone boxes less used nowadays according to the text? A．They are out of service. B．People prefer using mobile phones. C．They are too expensive to use. D．They are not available in many areas. 3．How does the UK protect the red telephone boxes? A．By making people pay to use them. B．By painting them with more colors. C．By keeping people away from them. D．By turning them into useful new spaces. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The telephone boxes are an American symbol. B．The red telephone boxes will become museums. C．British people protect the red telephone boxes creatively. D．The red telephone boxes will gradually disappear in the UK. 重难语篇提升练 On November 1, 1876, The New York Times, a newspaper, confidently declared Halloween would disappear forever. However, in 2024, consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion celebrating the holiday, up from $3.3 billion in 2005. Perhaps it is time for the newspaper to eat some crow. Halloween, has transformed from a pagan (异教的) feast to a celebration with lovingly homemade costumes and treats to one of the largest consumer spending holidays in America. But how did this holiday with humble origins become an economic boost with global appeal? Halloween is a marketer’s dream, said Arnold, a finance professor. It falls on the same day every year. Halloween items are largely consumable, for candy needs to be met every year and kids outgrow costumes, and pop culture trends can help predict which costumes will be the must-haves each season. The 1970s brought mass-manufactured costumes and individually wrapped candy that made the holiday explode in popularity. It also shifted from a more religious holiday to mass celebration. Even when consumers are worried about their finances, they’ll still open their wallets for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, Professor Arnold said, because “it creates a unique experience at a particular time of the year.” “Even during the pandemic, consumers try to celebrate these two holidays,” he said. Trick-or-treating came about as a way to distract children who, by 1900, had taken over the holiday. Kids only played simple but mischievous pranks. However, as time passed and America began urbanizing, the pranks became very destructive. Communities needed a way to “buy off” gangs of naughty children who were frightening neighbors by damaging furniture, setting tires on fire and even tripping people on sidewalks. Neighborhood house-to-house parties were held for kids. This origin of trick-or-treat also provided the basis for today’s haunted attractions like haunted houses and mazes as people would set up “trails of terror” in their basements. 1．What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 “eat some crow” probably mean? A．Keep its promise. B．Make an apology. C．Announce something officially. D．Report an event. 2．What has Halloween changed into? A．A tradition that has already vanished. B．A holiday that drives people to spend. C．A festival that features decorations. D．A feast that is liked all over the world. 3．Why do people spend much on holidays like Halloween? A．To get fashionable costumes. B．To show their faith in the religion. C．To boost the economy in their way. D．To gain a special experience. 4．What is the origin of trick-or-treat? A．It is designed to keep children amused. B．It serves as a purpose of driving evils away. C．It is a way to keep children from playing destructive tricks. D．It is a method to strengthen the bond between kids and adults. Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a “general holiday for the laboring classes”. But many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades (游行), picnics and parties — festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with a street parade to exhibit “the strength and spirits of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by important official men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday before Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to (致力于) the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. 1．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．People’s views about the founder of Labor Day vary. B．The author considered Matthew Maguire the founder. C．Peter J. McGuire wanted to set a few days for a holiday. D．Labor Day was originally set up for American machinists. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．The real meaning of Labor Day. B．The development of Labor Day. C．The reason of setting Labor Day. D．People’s emphasis on Labor Day. 3．What does the underlined word “festivities” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Manners. B．Approaches. C．Rewards. D．Celebrations. 4．What idea does the author want to convey in the last two paragraphs? A．It is known that America develops very fast. B．The original meaning of Labor Day changes. C．It is worthwhile to set a day for the laborer. D．The labor movement makes the life unsteady. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 单元话题阅读理解 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 “Black Friday”, the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, is widely known as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. While today it is connected with lower prices and long queues, its origins and some related facts may surprise you. The First “Black Friday” was used not for shopping, but for an economic (经济) trouble. On September 24,1869, two Wall Street investors (投资者) caused a sharp drop in the gold market, leading to a national economic trouble. The term “Black Friday” was first used after a Thanksgiving shopping spree (狂欢) in the 1950s. It was a Friday and the police complained about huge crowds of people showing up at the shops, calling it a “Black Friday”. After that, this term was used to describe shopping. Store owners were not happy with the term “Black Friday” at first and wanted to call it “Big Friday” but failed. Until 2001, Black Friday wasn’t officially the busiest shopping day of the year. Black Friday Shopping has now become a family tradition for many. Different families actively save and wait for Black Friday to shop as much as they like. On that day, they wake up early and plan on shopping big the whole day, spending quality time together. 1．What can we learn about the term “Black Friday”? A．It was successfully replaced by “Big Friday”. B．It first was used to describe an economic trouble. C．It was created by store owners to attract customers. D．It was accepted by the police as a positive description. 2．What is Black Friday now regarded as? A．An officially recognized holiday. B．A common day to work together. C．A traditional day for family shopping. D．A day to hold a spending competition. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A market survey. B．A cultural magazine. C．A business newspaper. D．A history research paper. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“黑色星期五”这一称呼的起源、演变以及现在的意义。 1．细节理解题。 根据第二段“The First “Black Friday” was used not for shopping, but for an economic (经济) trouble. On September 24,1869, two Wall Street investors (投资者) caused a sharp drop in the gold market, leading to a national economic trouble.(第一次“黑色星期五”并非用于购物，而是指经济困境。1869年9月24日，两名华尔街投资者导致黄金市场急剧下跌，引发全国经济困境)”可知，“黑色星期五”一词最初是用来描述经济困境的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。 根据最后一段“Black Friday Shopping has now become a family tradition for many. Different families actively save and wait for Black Friday to shop as much as they like.(黑色星期五购物如今已成为许多家庭的传统。不同的家庭积极储蓄，等待黑色星期五尽情购物)”可知，黑色星期五现在被视为家庭购物的传统日。故选C。 3．推理判断题。 文章主要介绍了“黑色星期五”的起源、演变以及现在的意义，这些内容更可能出现在文化杂志中，介绍美国的文化习俗。因此，最合适的来源是B项“文化杂志”。故选B。 If there’s one festival that doesn’t need an introduction, it would be Glastonbury. It’s undoubtedly the most famous performing arts and music festival in the UK, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its gates every year. Tickets cost around $248 and go on sale in November of the year before the festival. They include five-day festival entry and a camping space for five nights and can be got on glastonbury.seetickets.com. Glastonbury is held over five days in Pilton, Somerset. What to expect? Well, more than 30,000 performers play across over 100 stages here. And you can expect a lot more than just live music here. As a festival of performing arts, Glastonbury hosts dance, comedy, theater, circus, and other events. Over the five days, the festival becomes a self-contained (自给自足的) village with lots of campsites, stages, food markets, and relaxation spaces. Each part feels different. You can find everything from campfires to political stages to outdoor movies. If you camp on-site, remember exactly where you park your car and set up your tent. You’d be surprised at how many people get lost in a sea of tents. When: June Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset Where to Stay: While camping on-site is all part of the fun, you could choose to improve your accommodation (住宿) and find a comfortable hotel without spending too much. 1．What is included in the ticket? A．A five-night camping place. B．Five-day parking. C．A hotel room nearby. D．Food at the markets. 2．What can visitors do at Glastonbury? A．Visit art exhibitions. B．Enjoy dance and comedy. C．Meet famous movie stars. D．See movies indoors. 3．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A music textbook. B．A news report. C．A travel magazine. D．A theater guide. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国著名的格拉斯顿伯里艺术音乐节，包括其门票内容、丰富活动以及场地特色，并提供时间和住宿建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Tickets cost around $248 and go on sale in November of the year before the festival. They include five-day festival entry and a camping space for five nights and can be got on glastonbury.seetickets.com. (门票价格约为248美元，在节日前一年的11月开始销售。门票包括五天的音乐节入场券和五晚的露营场地，可以在glastonbury.seetickets.com上预订。)”可知，门票包括五晚的露营场地。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“As a festival of performing arts, Glastonbury hosts dance, comedy, theater, circus, and other events. (作为表演艺术节，格拉斯顿伯里提供舞蹈、喜剧、戏剧、马戏等演出。)”可知，游客可以在这里欣赏舞蹈和喜剧表演。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“If there’s one festival that doesn’t need an introduction, it would be Glastonbury. It’s undoubtedly the most famous performing arts and music festival in the UK, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its gates every year. (如果有一个音乐节不需要介绍，那就是格拉斯顿伯里音乐节了。这无疑是英国最著名的表演艺术和音乐节，每年都会吸引成千上万的粉丝来到这里。)”可知，文章主要介绍格拉斯顿伯里音乐节的时间、地点、门票、活动、住宿建议等，属于旅游或活动指南类的文章。因此，文章最有可能摘自一本旅游杂志。故选C项。 In the USA, many high schools and some colleges and universities have a special celebration once a year called Homecoming. Former students and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the memories of their time there and the many Homecoming activities. Homecoming might last for only one day or for several days, even one week. High schools usually choose one boy and one girl from the senior class to be the “Homecoming King” and “Homecoming Queen”: The students usually choose a boy and a girl who have done a lot for the school. Most schools have a Homecoming parade. The school band will often lead the way, followed by many different cars and trucks. Most schools also have a football game for Homecoming — and, of course, tailgate parties. A tailgate party is a group of people drinking and eating around the back of someone’s pick-up truck. There are many other activities that might be a part of the Homecoming celebration. There might be a school-wide picnic one day; another day, there may be plays, concerts, competitions or games, all depending on a school’s traditions. Homecoming celebrations nearly always end with a dance and/or a great dinner. The school is decorated beautifully, and a band is paid to come and play. Students dress up: guys in suits and girls in beautiful dresses. 1．What is the main purpose of holding Homecoming in the USA? A．To select outstanding senior students as “Homecoming King” and “Homecoming Queen”. B．To let former students and teachers gather and recall school memories. C．To promote the school’s football team and related sports culture. D．To show off the school’s beautiful decorations and excellent band performances. 2．“King and Queen of Homecoming” are chosen according to ________. A．their contributions to the school B．their healthy physical conditions C．their excellent grades in study D．their good-looking faces 3．What does the word “tailgate” in the passage most probably mean? A．A kind of party held near the back of a vehicle. B．A special type of pick-up truck used for parties. C．A traditional food served at football games. D．A group of people who love outdoor eating and drinking. 4．All the activities might be found at the Homecoming except ________. A．a parade B．a football game C．a picnic D．a school lecture 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了美国高中和部分大学一年一度的返校节活动及其相关内容。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the USA, many high schools and some colleges and universities have a special celebration once a year called Homecoming. Former students and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the memories of their time there and the many Homecoming activities.(在美国，许多高中以及部分学院和大学每年都会举办一场特别的庆祝活动，名为“返校节”。往届学生和教师会重返校园，追忆往昔时光，并参与诸多返校节活动。)”可知，举办返校节的主要目的是让以前的学生和老师聚在一起，回忆学校的时光。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“High schools usually choose one boy and one girl from the senior class to be the “Homecoming King” and “Homecoming Queen”: The students usually choose a boy and a girl who have done a lot for the school.(高中通常会从毕业班中选出一名男生和一名女生，分别担任“返校节国王”和“返校节皇后”。学生们一般会推选那些为学校做出诸多贡献的男生和女生。)”可知，“返校节国王和王后”是根据他们对学校的贡献来选择的。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“A tailgate party is a group of people drinking and eating around the back of someone’s pick-up truck.(一个tailgate聚会是一群人在某人的皮卡车后面喝酒和吃饭。)”可知，tailgate指的是在车辆后部附近举行的一种聚会。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most schools have a Homecoming parade.(大多数学校都有返校节游行。)”、第四段中“Most schools also have a football game for Homecoming — and, of course, tailgate parties.(大多数学校还会为返校节举办一场足球比赛，当然，还会有车尾派对。)”以及第五段中“There might be a school-wide picnic one day; another day, there may be plays, concerts, competitions or games, all depending on a school’s traditions.(某一天可能会举办全校范围的野餐；另一天则可能有戏剧表演、音乐会、比赛或游戏等，具体取决于学校的传统。)”可知，在返校节上可能会看到游行、足球赛和野餐，但文章没有提到学校讲座。故选D。 Do you know Norway’s “russefeiring” celebration? High school seniors across Norway participate in this unique tradition. It’s a large-scale, four-week-long celebration marking the end of 13 years of school before the transition to higher education. It begins at the end of April and goes on until May 17. This tradition dates back to the 1900s, though it has evolved (进化) significantly ever since. I just experienced a “russefeiring”. It started with a ceremony, where we had to drink a carbonated beverage (碳酸饮料) under 10 seconds. I didn’t make it, so my friends poured the rest over my head, leaving me totally wet. After that, I wore my “russedress”, a traditional outfit for graduates. It was bright red, with patches (补丁). I spent hours decorating it, painting my favorite bands on it and adding patches for all the places I’d visited. Some students went further, forming big groups with their own logos, stickers and even party songs. They saved money for years to buy and fixed up old buses into party buses. I remember seeing one with a DJ and a mini-bar inside — it was like a moving club. They drove around town, stopping at all the major parties with loud music. It was like a scene from a movie. The celebration peaked on May 17, Norway’s national day. We joined parades, gave out our business cards and celebrated the end of our school journey. We partied all night, dancing and laughing with friends. But as dawn broke, reality struck: in just a few days, we’d be sitting for our national exams. It was a reminder that the party was over, and real life was about to begin. 1．What can we learn about Norway’s “russefeiring”? A．It lasts for three weeks. B．It is a celebration for college graduates. C．It has stayed the same since it began. D．It has been in existence for at least decades. 2．How did students make their “russefeiring” special? A．By changing old buses into moving party places. B．By creating logos to print on business cards. C．By practicing party songs to perform for peers. D．By painting their favorite travel spots on outfits. 3．What would students do after the “russefeiring” peak on May 17? A．They’d immediately start their college life. B．They’d take national exams in a short while. C．They’d plan another party to extend the celebration. D．They’d give away their “russedresses”. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Experience of Norway’s National Day parade B．The History of Traditional Celebrations in Norway C．A Special Celebration for Norwegian High School Seniors D．How Norwegian Students Transform Old Buses 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述挪威高中生独特的“russefeiring”毕业庆祝传统，包括庆祝时长、起源、作者的亲身经历及庆祝高潮与后续安排。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This tradition dates back to the 1900s, though it has evolved significantly ever since.(这一传统可追溯至20世纪初，尽管从那以后已经发生了巨大的演变。)”可知，该传统至少已有数十年历史。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They saved money for years to buy and fixed up old buses into party buses. I remember seeing one with a DJ and a mini-bar inside — it was like a moving club.(他们攒了好几年钱，买下旧巴士并改装成派对巴士。我记得看到一辆里面有DJ和迷你吧台的——就像一个移动的俱乐部。)”可知，学生们将旧巴士改造成移动派对场所，让庆祝活动更特别。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But as dawn broke, reality struck: in just a few days, we’d be sitting for our national exams.(但当黎明破晓时，现实袭来：再过几天，我们就要参加全国考试了。)”可知，5月17日庆祝高潮过后，学生们不久就要参加全国考试。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“High school seniors across Norway participate in this unique tradition. It’s a large-scale, four-week-long celebration marking the end of 13 years of school before the transition to higher education.(挪威各地的高中生都会参与这一独特的传统。这是一场大规模、为期四周的庆祝活动，标志着13年学业的结束，之后学生将步入高等教育阶段。)”及全文围绕这一高中生专属庆祝活动展开的内容可知，文章核心是介绍挪威高中生的这一特殊庆祝活动，“挪威高中生的一场特殊庆祝活动”最能概括全文，适合用作标题。故选C项。 Remember when holidays were about family, not media photos? There’s a growing sense that the soul of our celebrations is shifting. The warmth of tradition seems to be giving way to the glow of smartphone screens and the pressure of perfect planning. It’s hard to ignore the commercial (商业) machine that kicks off months before a holiday. We’re bombarded with messages telling us that the best way to show love is through expensive gifts. This shopping rush can sometimes take away the true joy out of the occasion, leaving us with little more than debt and a pile of wrapping paper, wondering what truly matters. Then there’s the social media effect. What used to be a private, heartfelt gathering is now a public performance. The pressure to present a perfect, “Instagrammable” celebration is real. We end up showing off our happiness for an online audience, sometimes forgetting to actually experience it. That perfect photo of the family dinner? It might have taken an hour to stage, by which time the food is cold and everyone is annoyed, missing the genuine laughter. Yet, it’s not all bad news. This modern approach has its benefits. We now have the freedom to create our own, more personal traditions that reflect who we are today. For friends and family members scattered across the globe, a video call can bridge the distance, bringing a different kind of closeness that our grandparents never knew. So, where does this leave us? The heart of a true celebration isn’t found in a store or in the number of likes a post receives. It’s in the messy, real, and unplanned moments of connection. Perhaps the challenge is to put our phones down, turn off the ads, and simply be present with the people we care about. That’s a tradition worth reviving for our well-being. 1．Why does the author criticize modern celebrations? A．They push people to buy the latest smartphones. B．They completely ignore all traditional family activities. C．They prevent people from having sincere communication. D．They focus too much on commercial values and public image. 2．How does modern technology benefit distant family? A．By allowing online performance of perfect lives. B．By enabling new forms of real-time connection. C．By inspiring them to show lives on social media. D．By providing more topics for social media posts. 3．Which can best describe the structure of the passage? A．Problem-Cause-Effect. B．Event-Description-Result. C．Topic-Analysis-Conclusion. D．Question-Argument-Solution. 4．What could be the best title for the passage? A．The Complete Guide to Modern Holiday Planning. B．Lost and Found: The Changing Nature of Celebration. C．The Battle Between Traditional and Modern Holidays. D．The Digital Shift: How Media Reshapes Celebration Joy. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨现代节日庆祝方式的变化，分析商业影响与社交媒体带来的问题，同时肯定科技优势并给出回归本质的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的““It’s hard to ignore the commercial (商业) machine that kicks off months before a holiday. We’re bombarded with messages telling us that the best way to show love is through expensive gifts. This shopping rush can sometimes take away the true joy out of the occasion, leaving us with little more than debt and a pile of wrapping paper, wondering what truly matters.(节日到来前数月，商业宣传便已启动，这股力量让人难以忽视。我们被各种信息轮番轰炸，被告知表达爱意的最佳方式就是送昂贵的礼物。而这种购物热潮，有时会夺走节日真正的乐趣，留给我们的只有债务和一堆包装纸，不知道什么才是真正重要的) 和第三段中的“What used to be a private, heartfelt gathering is now a public performance. The pressure to present a perfect, “Instagrammable” celebration is real. We end up showing off our happiness for an online audience, sometimes forgetting to actually experience it.(过去那种私密又真挚的聚会，如今变成了一场公开表演。打造一场完美、“适合拍Instagram分享”的庆祝活动，这种压力真实存在。我们最终只是在向网络观众炫耀自己的幸福，有时甚至忘了去真正体验这份快乐)”可知，作者批评现代庆祝活动过于注重商业价值和公众形象。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“For friends and family members scattered across the globe, a video call can bridge the distance, bringing a different kind of closeness that our grandparents never knew.(对于分散在世界各地的朋友和家人来说，视频通话可以弥合距离，带来一种我们的祖父母从未体验过的不同的亲密感)”可知，现代科技通过实时连接的新形式，让远方的家人受益。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。文章开头提出“节日庆祝本质在变化”的主题；中间两段分析商业影响和社交媒体带来的问题，第四段辩证提及科技的好处，属于分析部分；最后一段总结真正的庆祝核心在于真实的情感连接，并给出建议。整体结构为“主题—分析—结论”。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Remember when holidays were about family, not media photos? There’s a growing sense that the soul of our celebrations is shifting. The warmth of tradition seems to be giving way to the glow of smartphone screens and the pressure of perfect planning.(还记得吗？从前的节日是关于家人的，而不是社交媒体上的照片。人们越来越强烈地感觉到，我们庆祝活动的核心正在发生变化。传统的温馨似乎正被智能手机屏幕的光芒和完美规划的压力所取代)”以及下文可知，文章围绕现代节日庆祝方式的“迷失”（过度商业化、社交媒体表演化）与“找回”（回归情感连接、合理利用科技）展开，探讨其变化本质。“Lost and Found: The Changing Nature of Celebration(失与得：庆祝方式的变化本质)”为最佳标题。故选B项。 In the UK, memorial chairs are a unique and great way to remember people, often used to remember the dead, honor important persons, or mark special events. This culture combines useful everyday objects with memorial meanings, saving memories of the one who passed away in a gentle way that avoids the possible heaviness of traditional monuments(纪念碑、堂). Memorial chairs are used in a wide range of places: in public spaces such as community parks, libraries, schools, or churches, it is common to see chairs engraved (刻上) with the name of the dead, their birth and death years, and a short message (e. g. “A beloved soul” or “Forever remembered”). For example, some schools place memorial chairs for teachers who did great things, allowing students and visitors to remember their work while resting. In some cities, seaside walks or parks also have such chairs, given by the families of those who died. The words written on the seat or backrest allow relatives and friends to show their love, and even strangers passing by can sense the stories behind them. The popularity of this practice mainly comes from what the British believe in — “quiet remembering” and “continuity of life”. Memorial chairs are not separate from daily life but part of it. People may come across these messages while using the chairs, letting memories live on in everyday moments, while also adding a human touch to public spaces. Besides, these chairs are usually made to look nice and be practical, often made of strong wood or metal, so they can last long and fit well with the environment. In recent years, the culture of memorial chairs has richer meanings. Besides remembering individuals, some chairs are used to remember group events such as soldiers who died in wars or people lost in public health incidents, becoming a way to bring people together and pass on historical memories. This clever mixing of memory and usefulness, personal feelings and public spaces, makes Britain’s memorial chair culture both unique and full of warmth. 1．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “heaviness” in paragraph 1? A．Weight. B．Awkwardness. C．Burden. D．Sadness. 2．What is the function of the words on memorial chairs? A．Adding beauty to chairs. B．Passing down historic events. C．Linking people to past stories. D．Offering a better rest experience. 3．What is the major reason for the memorial chairs being popular in the UK? A．They fit public spaces. B．They are made beautiful. C．They last for a long time. D．They show people’s beliefs. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Designs for memorial chairs. B．UK’s memorial chair culture. C．Popularity of memorial chairs. D．Public spaces with memorial chairs. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了英国纪念椅文化的独特之处，包括其功能、摆放场所、设计理念以及近年来的发展，体现了英国人“静默纪念”和“生命延续”的价值观。 1．词句猜测题。根据画线单词所在句“This culture combines useful everyday objects with memorial meanings, saving memories of the one who passed away in a gentle way that avoids the possible heaviness of traditional monuments.(这种文化将有用的日常物品与纪念意义相结合，以一种温和的方式保存了对已故者的记忆，避免了传统纪念碑可能带来的_____。)”可知，这是一种轻松温和的纪念方式，与传统的纪念碑的悲伤沉重感相对应，因此可推知，画线词heaviness意为“沉重感，悲伤感”，与选项D“sadness(悲伤，悲痛)”意思接近。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The words written on the seat or backrest allow relatives and friends to show their love, and even strangers passing by can sense the stories behind them.(座位或靠背上的文字让亲戚和朋友表达爱意，即使是路过的陌生人也能感受到他们背后的故事。)”可知，纪念椅上的文字的作用是建立人们与逝者故事的关联。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The popularity of this practice mainly comes from what the British believe in — ‘quiet remembering’ and ‘continuity of life’.(这一做法的流行主要源于英国人的信仰 ——‘静默纪念’和‘生命延续’)”可知，纪念椅在英国流行的主要原因是因为它们展示了人们的信仰。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“In the UK, memorial chairs are a unique and great way to remember people, often used to remember the dead, honor important persons, or mark special events.(在英国，纪念椅是一种独特而伟大的方式来纪念人们，通常用于纪念死者、纪念重要人物或纪念特殊事件。)”及最后一段中“This clever mixing of memory and usefulness, personal feelings and public spaces, makes Britain’s memorial chair culture both unique and full of warmth.(这种记忆与实用、个人情感与公共空间的巧妙融合，使英国的纪念椅文化既独特又充满温情。)”结合全文可知，文章主要围绕“英国纪念长椅文化”展开。故选B。 Whenever it comes to holidays, my mother makes fun of my sister and me about how we “make out like robbers (强盗)”. She is pointing to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother makes jokes about us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts! Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light some candles and say a prayer (祈祷) each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do “hot and cold” for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say “cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives. Diwali is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October/ November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does prayers, in honour of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity (繁荣), the prayers include washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just place a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement. Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me! 1．Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali? A．She lives in a wealthy family. B．She lives in two different countries. C．Her parents like celebrating their different cultures. D．Her parents like spending money buying gifts for her. 2．What does the underlined part “hot and cold” in paragraph 2 refer to (指代)? A．A kind of Hanukkah game. B．A secret written on lights. C．A sort of Hanukkah gift. D．A kind of festival drink. 3．What do Hanukkah and Diwali have in common? A．They share the same history. B．They are both celebrated in December. C．They get the families to do their prayers. D．They are both connected to the birth of lights. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali? A．Unclear. B．Positive. C．Worried. D．Disappointed. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者庆祝两种不同文化的节日Hanukkah和Diwali，并对其作了介绍。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“She is pointing to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. (她指的是我们一半是犹太人、一半是印度人，所以我们会在光明节和排灯节这两个节日都收到礼物。)”可知，作者能在两个节日收到礼物是因为父母分别来自不同文化，会庆祝各自的传统节日。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say “cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah.(当我们朝着礼物走去时，父母会说‘热’；当我们走远时，他们会说“冷”。光明节的每个晚上我们都会各收到一份礼物。)”可知，“hot and cold”是光明节期间寻找隐藏礼物的一种游戏。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light some candles and say a prayer (祈祷) each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. (在光明节，我们每晚都会点蜡烛、祈祷，第一晚还会说一段特别的祈祷文。)”和第三段“To celebrate Diwali, my family does prayers, in honour of the goddess Lakshmi. (为了庆祝排灯节，我们家会祈祷，以敬奉拉克希米女神。)”可知，两个节日的共同点是都会让家人进行祈祷。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Though my mother makes jokes about us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts! (尽管妈妈总拿这事跟我们开玩笑，但我可不在乎能收到双份礼物呀！)”、第二段“Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.(这个节日我另一个喜欢的点，就是能见到不常碰面的家人。姑姑通常会住上几天，我们有时还会去拜访其他亲戚。)”、第三段“We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. (我们还会放鞭炮，这是我最喜欢的部分。)”可知，作者对两个节日都持积极态度。故选B项。 When it comes to symbols of the UK, people may think of the red telephone box. For many, taking photos with one is a must-do when visiting the country. The red telephone box also plays an important role in many movies and novels. One of the most famous examples can be found in the Harry Potter series. In the story, the secret Ministry of Magic has a hidden entrance inside a London telephone box. There, people can reach the ministry by dialing 62442. However, as more people have their own mobile phones these days, public phone boxes are not used much anymore. To protect this symbol of British cultural heritage, people are finding creative ways to reuse the phone boxes. In recent years, they have become mini-libraries, cafes and even art spaces. For example, along Hampstead High Street in North London, a telephone box has been turned into a cute cafe. Although it’s tiny, this special cafe offers coffee, tea, cakes and sandwiches. There are also lots of mini-lending libraries in old phone boxes across the UK. One example is the Lewisham Micro Library. People can borrow a book from the library and replace it with one of their own. Starting this year, 2,000 telephone boxes will be changed into new street centers. These digital red telephone boxes will offer free WiFi, phone calls and local information over the next 10 years, beginning in 2025. 1．What is the purpose of mentioning the secret Ministry of Magic in the text? A．To introduce where its hidden entrance is. B．To tell readers how to make phone calls in the movies. C．To show red phone boxes are special in British culture. D．To explain what has made the Harry Potter series popular. 2．Why are public phone boxes less used nowadays according to the text? A．They are out of service. B．People prefer using mobile phones. C．They are too expensive to use. D．They are not available in many areas. 3．How does the UK protect the red telephone boxes? A．By making people pay to use them. B．By painting them with more colors. C．By keeping people away from them. D．By turning them into useful new spaces. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The telephone boxes are an American symbol. B．The red telephone boxes will become museums. C．British people protect the red telephone boxes creatively. D．The red telephone boxes will gradually disappear in the UK. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英国红色电话亭的文化意义、现状及人们为保护这一文化符号所采取的创造性再利用方式。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The red telephone box also plays an important role in many movies and novels. One of the most famous examples can be found in the Harry Potter series. In the story, the secret Ministry of Magic has a hidden entrance inside a London telephone box.(红色电话亭在许多电影和小说中也扮演着重要角色。最著名的例子之一可见于《哈利・波特》系列。在故事中，神秘的魔法部在伦敦的一个电话亭内有一个隐藏入口)”可推知，提及魔法部是为了说明红色电话亭在英国文化中具有特殊性。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“However, as more people have their own mobile phones these days, public phone boxes are not used much anymore.(然而，如今随着越来越多的人拥有自己的手机，公用电话亭不再被频繁使用)”可知，如今公用电话亭使用减少是因为人们更喜欢用手机。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To protect this symbol of British cultural heritage, people are finding creative ways to reuse the phone boxes. In recent years, they have become mini-libraries, cafes and even art spaces.(为了保护这一英国文化遗产的象征，人们正在寻找富有创意的方式来重新利用电话亭。近年来，这些电话亭已经变成了迷你图书馆、咖啡馆，甚至是艺术空间)”可知，英国通过将红色电话亭改造成有用的新空间来保护它们。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。文章围绕英国红色电话亭展开，介绍了其文化意义、因手机普及而被冷落的现状，以及人们将其改造成迷你图书馆、咖啡馆等创造性保护方式。C 项“British people protect the red telephone boxes creatively.(英国人创造性地保护红色电话亭)”概括了文章核心内容。故选C。 重难语篇提升练 On November 1, 1876, The New York Times, a newspaper, confidently declared Halloween would disappear forever. However, in 2024, consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion celebrating the holiday, up from $3.3 billion in 2005. Perhaps it is time for the newspaper to eat some crow. Halloween, has transformed from a pagan (异教的) feast to a celebration with lovingly homemade costumes and treats to one of the largest consumer spending holidays in America. But how did this holiday with humble origins become an economic boost with global appeal? Halloween is a marketer’s dream, said Arnold, a finance professor. It falls on the same day every year. Halloween items are largely consumable, for candy needs to be met every year and kids outgrow costumes, and pop culture trends can help predict which costumes will be the must-haves each season. The 1970s brought mass-manufactured costumes and individually wrapped candy that made the holiday explode in popularity. It also shifted from a more religious holiday to mass celebration. Even when consumers are worried about their finances, they’ll still open their wallets for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, Professor Arnold said, because “it creates a unique experience at a particular time of the year.” “Even during the pandemic, consumers try to celebrate these two holidays,” he said. Trick-or-treating came about as a way to distract children who, by 1900, had taken over the holiday. Kids only played simple but mischievous pranks. However, as time passed and America began urbanizing, the pranks became very destructive. Communities needed a way to “buy off” gangs of naughty children who were frightening neighbors by damaging furniture, setting tires on fire and even tripping people on sidewalks. Neighborhood house-to-house parties were held for kids. This origin of trick-or-treat also provided the basis for today’s haunted attractions like haunted houses and mazes as people would set up “trails of terror” in their basements. 1．What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 “eat some crow” probably mean? A．Keep its promise. B．Make an apology. C．Announce something officially. D．Report an event. 2．What has Halloween changed into? A．A tradition that has already vanished. B．A holiday that drives people to spend. C．A festival that features decorations. D．A feast that is liked all over the world. 3．Why do people spend much on holidays like Halloween? A．To get fashionable costumes. B．To show their faith in the religion. C．To boost the economy in their way. D．To gain a special experience. 4．What is the origin of trick-or-treat? A．It is designed to keep children amused. B．It serves as a purpose of driving evils away. C．It is a way to keep children from playing destructive tricks. D．It is a method to strengthen the bond between kids and adults. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了万圣节的历史起源以及发展情况。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“On November 1, 1876, The New York Times, a newspaper, confidently declared Halloween would disappear forever. However, in 2024, consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion celebrating the holiday, up from $3.3 billion in 2005.(1876年11月1日，《纽约时报》自信地宣布万圣节将永远消失。然而，到2024年，消费者预计将花费116亿美元来庆祝这个节日，高于2005年的33亿美元。也许该是报纸承认错误的时候了)”可知，《纽约时报》曾断言万圣节会永远消失，但实际上现在人们在万圣节的消费大幅增加，所以这里说也许是时候让这家报纸“eat some crow”，意思应该是这家报纸应该为之前错误的断言而道歉。故划线词意思是“道歉”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Halloween, has transformed from a pagan (异教的) feast to a celebration with lovingly homemade costumes and treats to one of the largest consumer spending holidays in America.(万圣节已经从一个异教徒的节日变成了一个用可爱的自制服装和美食庆祝的节日，成为美国最大的消费节日之一)”可知，万圣节成为一个促使人们消费的节日。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Even when consumers are worried about their finances, they’ll still open their wallets for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, Professor Arnold said, because “it creates a unique experience at a particular time of the year.”(阿诺德教授说，即使消费者担心自己的财务状况，他们仍然会在万圣节和圣诞节等节日打开钱包，因为“它在一年中的特定时间创造了独特的体验。”)”可知，人们会在万圣节这样的节日里花很多钱来获得特别的经历。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Trick-or-treating came about as a way to distract children who, by 1900, had taken over the holiday. Kids only played simple but mischievous pranks. However, as time passed and America began urbanizing, the pranks became very destructive. Communities needed a way to “buy off” gangs of naughty children who were frightening neighbors by damaging furniture, setting tires on fire and even tripping people on sidewalks.(“不给糖就捣蛋”是为了分散孩子们的注意力，到1900年，孩子们已经接管了这个节日。孩子们只玩一些简单的恶作剧。然而，随着时间的推移，美国开始城市化，这些恶作剧变得非常具有破坏性。社区需要一种方法来“收买”一群淘气的孩子，这些孩子破坏家具，点燃轮胎，甚至在人行道上绊倒人，以此来吓唬邻居)”可知，“不给糖就捣蛋”起源于是一种防止孩子们玩破坏性把戏的方法。故选C。 Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a “general holiday for the laboring classes”. But many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades (游行), picnics and parties — festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with a street parade to exhibit “the strength and spirits of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by important official men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday before Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to (致力于) the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. 1．What can we know from paragraph 2? A．People’s views about the founder of Labor Day vary. B．The author considered Matthew Maguire the founder. C．Peter J. McGuire wanted to set a few days for a holiday. D．Labor Day was originally set up for American machinists. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．The real meaning of Labor Day. B．The development of Labor Day. C．The reason of setting Labor Day. D．People’s emphasis on Labor Day. 3．What does the underlined word “festivities” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Manners. B．Approaches. C．Rewards. D．Celebrations. 4．What idea does the author want to convey in the last two paragraphs? A．It is known that America develops very fast. B．The original meaning of Labor Day changes. C．It is worthwhile to set a day for the laborer. D．The labor movement makes the life unsteady. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是说明文。全文介绍了美国劳动节的由来，以及劳动节的巨大意义。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a “general holiday for the laboring classes”. But many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday.(一些记录显示，1882年，木匠和木匠兄弟会的秘书长、美国劳工联合会的联合创始人Peter J. McGuire建议为“劳动阶级的公共假日”留出一天。但许多人认为机械师马修·马奎尔，而不是彼得·麦奎尔，创立了这个节日)”可知，人们对于谁建立了劳动节说法不一。故选A。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.(根据中央工会的计划，第一个劳动节假期于1882年9月5日星期二在纽约市庆祝。中央工会在一年后的1883年9月5日举行了第二次劳动节假期。到1894年，又有23个州采纳了这一节日。1894年6月28日，格罗弗·克利夫兰总统签署了一项法律，将每年9月的第一个星期一定为全国性节日)”可知，第三段从第一次建立劳动节开始，一直讲述到1894年官方确立劳动节，因此全段讲述了劳动节的发展历程。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades (游行), picnics and parties (许多美国人以游行、野餐和聚会的方式来庆祝劳动节)”可知，破折号后的festivities是对此的进一步解释，故其在这里是“庆祝活动”的意思。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909,the Sunday before Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to (致力于) the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.(再后来，根据1909年美国劳工联合会会议的一项决议，劳动节之前的星期天被定为劳动星期日，并致力于劳工运动的精神和教育方面”以及根据第六段“American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy.(美国劳工提高了国家的生活水平，为世界上最伟大的生产做出了贡献，工人运动使我们更接近实现我们传统的经济和政治民主理想)”可知，最后两段讲述人们对劳动节的重视程度日益加深，劳动者在提高人们生活水平方面起到了重要作用。由此推知，作者在最后两段强调为劳动者建立节日是非常值得的。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $