Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 单元测试卷-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版必修第三册

Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations 单元测试卷 考试时间：90分钟 总分：100分 班级： 姓名： 学号： 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, is one of the most important festivals in many Western countries. Originally a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, it has evolved into a cultural celebration observed by many non-Christians as well. Traditions include decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts, singing carols, and enjoying special meals with family. The figure of Santa Claus, based on the historical Saint Nicholas, is said to bring gifts to children. While commercial aspects are prominent today, the core spirit of Christmas remains one of generosity, family, and goodwill. 1. What is the original religious significance of Christmas? A. Celebrating the new year. B. Marking the birth of Jesus Christ. C. Honoring ancient winter traditions. D. Giving thanks for the harvest. 2. Which activity is NOT mentioned as a Christmas tradition? A. Decorating trees. B. Setting off fireworks. C. Exchanging gifts. D. Singing special songs. 3. According to the text, what is the core spirit of Christmas today? A. Commercial success and shopping. B. Generosity, family, and goodwill. C. Competition and winning prizes. D. Traveling to new places. B The Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the most significant traditional festival in China. Its date follows the lunar calendar, usually falling between late January and mid-February. Preparations begin days in advance with thorough house cleaning, symbolizing sweeping away bad luck. The reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve is essential, bringing families together. Key customs include giving red envelopes (hongbao) containing money for good luck, setting off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, and posting red couplets with auspicious messages. The 15-day celebration culminates with the Lantern Festival. It is a time for honoring ancestors, family bonding, and wishing for prosperity in the coming year. 4. How is the date of the Spring Festival determined? A. By the solar calendar, always on January 1st. B. By the lunar calendar. C. By a government announcement each year. D. By the weather. 5. What does cleaning the house before the Spring Festival symbolize? A. Making room for new furniture. B. Getting ready for guests. C. Sweeping away bad luck. D. Showing off one's home. 6. What marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations? A. The reunion dinner. B. Giving red envelopes. C. The Lantern Festival. D. Setting off firecrackers. C Festivals are not static; they evolve. Thanksgiving in the United States is a prime example. It originated from a 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. For centuries, it was celebrated on different dates. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held in November, hoping it would help unite the country during the Civil War. The modern Thanksgiving focuses on a family feast featuring turkey, expressing gratitude, and watching football. Similarly, many festivals adapt over time, reflecting changes in society, politics, and culture while retaining their core essence. 7. What was President Lincoln's hope when proclaiming a national Thanksgiving Day? A. To promote turkey farming. B. To help unite the country during a war. C. To replace older harvest festivals. D. To create a longer holiday season. 8. How does the author describe the nature of festivals in general? A. They never change from their origins. B. They are only about religious beliefs. C. They can evolve and adapt over time. D. They are becoming less popular worldwide. 9. What is the main idea of this paragraph? A. Thanksgiving is the most important U.S. holiday. B. Festivals like Thanksgiving have historical origins and can change over time. C. The original Thanksgiving meal did not include turkey. D. All festivals should be made into national holidays. D Some modern festivals are created to raise awareness about important issues. Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event focusing on environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now involves billions of people in over 190 countries through activities like tree planting, cleaning up litter, and educational events. Another example is International Women’s Day (March 8th), which celebrates women’s achievements and advocates for gender equality. These “cause-driven” festivals may not have ancient traditions, but they play a crucial role in educating the public, inspiring action, and building global communities around shared goals for a better world. 10. What is the primary purpose of festivals like Earth Day? A. To provide a day off work. B. To sell eco-friendly products. C. To raise awareness about important issues. D. To compete with traditional festivals. 11. When was Earth Day first held? A. 1950 B. 1970 C. 1990 D. 2000 12. What do Earth Day and International Women’s Day have in common according to the text? A. They are both religious festivals. B. They are both celebrated for only one day. C. They are both “cause-driven” and aim to educate and inspire action. D. They both involve giving gifts. 13. The word “advocates” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______. A. ignores B. opposes C. supports publicly D. forgets 14. What can be inferred about “cause-driven” festivals? A. They are less important than traditional festivals. B. They are a modern phenomenon responding to global concerns. C. They have a history of thousands of years. D. They are only celebrated in Western countries. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards such modern festivals? A. Critical and dismissive. B. Neutral and uncaring. C. Supportive and positive. D. Doubtful and suspicious. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Making Festivals Meaningful Festivals are often associated with fun, food, and family. However, their deeper value lies in the meaning we give them. With busy modern lives, it’s easy for festivals to become just another routine. ___16___ Reconnect with the “Why.” Take a moment to remember the festival’s origin and core values. Is it about gratitude (like Thanksgiving), new beginnings (like Lunar New Year), or remembrance? Reflecting on this can add depth to your celebration. Focus on People, Not Just Preparations. The stress of perfect decorations or meals can overshadow the joy. ___17___ Meaningful conversations and shared laughter often create the best memories. Create Your Own Traditions. While honoring traditional customs is important, you can also start simple family traditions. It could be playing a special game, watching a particular movie together every year, or volunteering as a family. ___18___ Practice Gratitude and Generosity. Festivals are perfect times to express thanks. Share what you are grateful for around the dinner table. ___19___ Donating to a charity, helping a neighbor, or simply offering kind words spreads the festival spirit beyond your home. Be Present. Put away your phone and other distractions. Truly engage with the people around you and the activities you are doing. ___20___ By intentionally focusing on these aspects, we can transform festivals from mere calendar events into rich, meaningful experiences that strengthen our bonds and enrich our lives. A. These personal rituals build strong family bonds. B. Therefore, we should cancel all festival celebrations. C. So how can we make festival celebrations more meaningful? D. Also, consider extending generosity to those in need. E. Remember, the goal is connection, not perfection. F. This active participation makes the experience more memorable. G. The commercial aspect is the most important part of any festival. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I used to see the Mid-Autumn Festival as just a holiday for mooncakes. As a child, I eagerly awaited the sweet treats but paid little attention to the full moon or the stories behind it. My ___21___ changed one particular festival when I was about fourteen. That year, my father’s job took our family to a foreign country. As the festival approached, a wave of ___22___ hit me. I missed my grandparents, our crowded family dinner table, and the familiar lantern-lit streets back home. On the night of the festival, my mom tried her best. She bought mooncakes from an Asian market, but they tasted different. We sat on our small balcony, a quiet ___23___ of our usual lively gathering. My mom pointed to the bright, round moon in the clear foreign sky. “Look,” she said softly. “___24___ we are, we all share the same moon tonight. Your grandparents are looking at it too.” She then told me the old tale of Chang’e, the lady who flew to the moon. I had heard it before, but that night, under a vast, unfamiliar sky, the story felt different. It wasn’t just a fairy tale; it was a story about ___25___, about the human longing for connection across distance. For the first time, I truly looked at the moon. Its calm, silvery light seemed to ___26___ the thousands of miles between me and my homeland. I realized the mooncake wasn’t just a dessert; its round shape ___27___ the full moon and family reunion. The festival wasn’t about the things we had; it was about the people we ___28___ and the shared feelings that connected us, no matter where we were. That Mid-Autumn Festival taught me the real ___29___ of tradition. It’s not just about blindly following customs. It’s about the values and emotions they carry—love, unity, and remembrance. Traditions act like an invisible thread, ___30___ us to our past, to our family, and to our culture, especially when we feel physically ___31___. Now, every Mid-Autumn Festival, I make sure to ___32___ watch the moon. I call my grandparents. I share mooncakes with friends and tell them the story of Chang’e. I’ve learned that we keep traditions ___33___ not by simply repeating actions, but by passing on the feelings and meanings behind them. That lonely festival abroad turned into the most ___34___ one I’ve ever had. It made me understand that sometimes, you need to be far from home to finally see what home truly means, shining down on you, constant and bright, like the ___35___ moon itself. 21. A. plan B. attitude C. diet D. school 22. A. excitement B. homesickness C. confidence D. curiosity 23. A. extension B. copy C. contrast D. center 24. A. Whoever B. However C. Wherever D. Whenever 25. A. adventure B. separation C. victory D. wealth 26. A. measure B. bridge C. increase D. find 27. A. symbolized B. changed C. avoided D. decorated 28. A. admired B. feared C. missed D. helped 29. A. difficulty B. history C. cost D. essence 30. A. comparing B. tying C. introducing D. sending 31. A. present B. strong C. distant D. busy 32. A. rarely B. never C. intentionally D. accidentally 33. A. alive B. secret C. simple D. modern 34. A. forgettable B. meaningful C. expensive D. traditional 35. A. new B. crescent C. full D. half 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Dragon Boat Festival, ___36___ (fall) on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, is a traditional Chinese holiday with a history of over 2,000 years. It commemorates Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet from the Warring States period. According to legend, after Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River, local people raced out in boats ___37___ (try) to save him and threw rice dumplings into the water to prevent fish from eating his body. Today, the festival is best known for two ___38___ (activity): dragon boat races and eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). The exciting races, featuring long, colorful boats decorated like dragons, symbolize the ___39___ (villager) attempt to rescue Qu Yuan. Zongzi, wrapped in bamboo leaves, represents the original rice offerings. Beyond the legend, the festival also marks the beginning of summer, a time when diseases were historically more common. Therefore, ___40___ (hang) aromatic herbs like wormwood and calamus on doors is another custom, believed to ward off evil and illness. In 2009, UNESCO ___41___ (add) the Dragon Boat Festival to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, ___42___ (recognize) its cultural significance. Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival ___43___ (be) not just about fun. It is a way to remember Chinese history and values like patriotism. It brings communities together, ___44___ (strengthen) cultural identity. Whether you are watching a fierce race or enjoying a delicious zongzi, you are taking part in a living tradition that ___45___ (pass) down through countless generations. 第三部分 翻译句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 将下列中文句子翻译成英文，要求使用括号内所给的单词或短语。 46. 这个节日是为了纪念一位古代的英雄。(in memory of) 47. 春节期间，家家户户都会用红色装饰房屋。(decorate with) 48. 除了美味的食物，家人团聚是中秋节最重要的部分。(apart from) 49. 这些传统习俗已经流传了好几百年了。(pass down) 50. 随着社会的发展，一些节日的庆祝方式也发生了变化。(with the development of) 第四部分 书面表达（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校英文报“Cultural Corner”栏目正在征文。请你写一篇短文，介绍一个你最喜欢的中国传统节日（如春节、中秋节、端午节等），并说明你喜欢它的原因。 注意：词数80左右。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations 单元测试卷（答案） 第一部分 阅读理解 第一节 1-5: BBBBC 6-10: CBCBC 11-15: BCCBC 第二节（七选五） 16-20: C E A D F 第二部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空 21-25: BBCCB 26-30: BACDB 31-35: CCABC 第二节 语法填空 36. falling 37. to try 38. activities 39. villagers’ 40. hanging 41. added 42. recognizing 43. is 44. strengthening 45. has been passed 第三部分 翻译句子 46. This festival is held in memory of an ancient hero. 47. During the Spring Festival, every household decorates their house with red. 48. Apart from delicious food, family reunion is the most important part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. 49. These traditional customs have been passed down for hundreds of years. 50. With the development of society, the way some festivals are celebrated has also changed. 第四部分 书面表达（参考范文） My favorite traditional festival is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. On this day, families gather to admire the bright full moon, share delicious mooncakes, and tell the legend of Chang’e. What I love most about it is the strong feeling of family unity it promotes. Even when we cannot be together physically, knowing we are all looking at the same moon brings comfort. The festival is not just about food; it’s a warm reminder of love, gratitude, and our shared cultural roots. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $