Unit 1 Period 3 Discovering Useful Structures（分层作业）英语人教版必修第三册

Unit 1 Period 3 Discovering Useful Structures分层练习 参考答案 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1.dress (sb) up 2. after all 3. fade away 4. in spite of / despite 5. take advantage of 6. have sth in common 7. to be frank 8. go off 9. except for 10. set off 11. have an influence on 12. express gratitude to 13. take part in 14. be associated with 15. celebrate traditional festivals 16. religious origins 17. agricultural activities 18. festival decorations 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1.congratulations 2.origin 3.religious 4.charming 5.gratitude 6.agriculture 7.decoration 8.significance 9.reflection 10.joy 11.original 12.significant 三、单句语法填空。 1.charming（现在分词作定语，修饰 songs，表特征 “有魅力的”） 2.grateful（过去分词作表语，描述人的感受 “感激的”） 3.celebrating（现在分词作后置定语，修饰 people，表主动 “庆祝节日的”） 4.original（形容词作定语，修饰 custom，表 “最初的”） 5.shining（现在分词作定语，修饰 stars and lanterns，表特征 “闪亮的”） 6.reflects（一般现在时，主语 article 为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数） 7.significant（形容词作表语，描述事物的特征 “有重大意义的”） 8.decoration（名词作主语，由定冠词 The 限定，表 “装饰”） 9.Walking（现在分词作伴随状语，主语 we 与 walk 为主动关系） 10.interesting（现在分词作表语，描述事物的特征 “有趣的”） 11.to visit（不定式作目的状语，表 “为了拜访”） 12.exciting（现在分词作定语，修饰 crowd，表特征 “令人兴奋的”） 四、根据汉语意思完成句子 1.with; charming 2. In spite of / Despite; dress 3. significance; faded away 4. decoration 5. set; joyful 6. original; agricultural 7. Except for; exciting 8. gratitude 9. range 10. reflection; charming 五、语法填空 1.celebrated　考查过去分词。festival 与 celebrate 为被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语，表 “被庆祝的节日”。 2.dressing　考查现在分词。people 与 dress 为主动关系，构成 “with + 宾语 + 现在分词” 复合结构，dress up 为固定短语，意为 “装扮”。 3.decoration　考查词性转换。定冠词 The 后接名词，decorate 的名词形式为 decoration（此处为不可数名词，表 “装饰”）。 4.symbolizes　考查动词时态和主谓一致。主语 red 为单数概念，描述客观事实用一般现在时，symbol 的动词形式为 symbolize，第三人称单数为 symbolizes。 5.date　考查动词时态。date back to 为固定短语，意为 “追溯到”，常用一般现在时，主语为复数，谓语动词用原形。 6.blessings　考查词性转换。express 后接名词作宾语，bless 的名词形式为 blessing，此处用复数表 “多种祝福”。 7.exciting　考查现在分词作表语。此处描述 dragon dance 的特征，用现在分词 exciting，意为 “令人兴奋的”。 8.In　考查固定短语。in spite of 为固定短语，意为 “尽管”，位于句首首字母大写。 9.significant　考查词性转换。修饰名词 role 用形容词，significant 意为 “有重大意义的”，符合语境。 10.(to) pass　考查非谓语动词。help 后接不定式作宾语，to 可省略，意为 “帮助传承文化遗产”。 六、阅读理解 1．A 2．B 3．B 4. C 【导语】本文开篇总述全球每天都有各类节日举办，随后精选了三个极具特色的节日 —— 美国的 “泥浆狂欢节”、泰国的 “宋干节” 和西班牙的 “番茄大战节”，详细介绍了每个节日的举办时间、核心活动及独特习俗，展现了不同文化背景下节日的多样性与趣味性。 1.A　主旨大意题。文章首段明确提到 “我们挑选了几个全球范围内更特别、更丰富多彩的节日”，后文依次具体介绍了美国、泰国、西班牙的三个特色节日，核心目的是 “介绍三个不同寻常的全球节日”。B 项 “解释著名节日的历史”，文中未提及节日起源；C 项 “对比亚欧节日习俗”，文章还涉及美洲节日，且未侧重对比；D 项 “建议人们如何庆祝节日”，文中无相关建议内容，故选 A。 2.B　细节理解题。根据 “Mighty Mud Mania” 部分的 “It is an annual event that takes place in August” 可知，该节日每年八月举办。A 项 “四月”、D 项 “4 月 13 日至 15 日” 是泰国宋干节的时间；C 项 “八月最后一个周三” 是西班牙番茄大战节的时间，故选 B。 3.B　细节理解题。根据 “Songkran Festival, Thailand” 部分的 “pour water on elders as a sign of respect” 可知，宋干节期间人们通过向长辈泼水表达敬意。A 项 “互相扔番茄” 是西班牙番茄大战节的活动；C 项 “和孩子堆沙堡” 是美国泥浆狂欢节的活动；D 项 “随着现场音乐跳舞” 是西班牙番茄大战节的活动，故选 B。 C　细节理解题。根据 “The La Tomatina Festival, Spain” 部分的 “the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown” 可知，该节日扔番茄的规则是 “先将番茄捏扁”。A 项 “番茄必须新鲜”、B 项 “只有成年人能扔番茄”、D 项 “扔番茄持续两天” 均未在文中提及，故选 C。 7、 巩固型作业 （一）根据短文语境填写动词的正确形式，并在括号内写出节日的名称。 1.lighting; solving 2.amazing; eating 3.steaming; delighting 4.shining; sharing 5. fluttering; inspiring 6.climbing; wearing （二）使用动词-ing 形式替换句子划线部分，保持原句语义不变。 1.hanging 2.performing 3.giving 4.exciting 5.being played 6.staying up​ 八、运用动词-ing 形式作定语和表语对给定短文的划线句子进行改写。 1.Chinese festivals offer fascinating glimpses into our rich cultural heritage. During these celebrations, families reunite to honor traditions passed down through generations. The most significant aspect is preserving ancient customs while adapting them to modern life. 2.At Mid-Autumn Festival, my grandmother assumes the responsibility of making mooncakes varying from classic lotus paste to innovative ice-skin versions. The children particularly enjoy the best-selling flavors in the market. 3.What makes these festivals truly special is participating in meaningful activities together. Whether it’s making dumplings during Spring Festival or racing dragon boats in Duanwu, these experiences amaze the family, strengthen their bonds and cultural identity. 1 / 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Period 3 Discovering Useful Structures分层练习 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1 / 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1.穿上盛装；装扮 2.毕竟；别忘了 3.逐渐消失；(身体) 变得虚弱 4.不管；尽管 5.利用；占…… 的便宜 6.（兴趣、想法等）相同；有相同特征 7.坦白说；坦率地说 8.爆炸；走火；离开 9.除…… 之外 10.出发；动身；启程 11.对…… 有影响 12.向…… 表达感激 13.参加 14.与…… 相关联 15.庆祝传统节日 16.宗教起源 17.农业活动 18.节日装饰 【答案】 1. 1．dress (sb) up 2. after all 3. fade away 4. in spite of / despite 5. take advantage of 6. have sth in common 7. to be frank 8. go off 9. except for 10. set off 11. have an influence on 12. express gratitude to 13. take part in 14. be associated with 15. celebrate traditional festivals 16. religious origins 17. agricultural activities 18. festival decorations 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1.We offered our ________ (祝贺) to her on winning the festival photography competition. 2.The ________ (起源) of this traditional festival can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. 3.Many ________ (宗教的) ceremonies are held during the festival to show respect to ancestors. 4.The ________ (有魅力的) folk songs at the carnival attracted a large number of tourists. 5.She felt deep ________ (感激之情) to her friends for organizing the surprise festival party. 6.This area has a long history of ________ (农业) and its festivals are closely related to farming. 7.The ________ (装饰) of the street with red lanterns creates a strong festival atmosphere. 8.The discovery of the ancient festival site is of great ________ (重要性) to cultural research. 9.The lake’s clear water gives a perfect ________ (倒影) of the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. 10.Everyone was filled with ________ (喜悦) when they gathered to celebrate the Spring Festival. 11.The ________ (最初的) custom of the festival is quite different from what it is now. 12.It is ________ (显著的) that more young people are interested in traditional festivals now. 【答案】 1.congratulations 2.origin 3.religious 4.charming 5.gratitude 6.agriculture 7.decoration 8.significance 9.reflection 10.joy 11.original 12.significant 三、单句语法填空。 1.The ________ (charm) folk songs at the festival touched many listeners' hearts. 2.She felt ________ (grateful) to her neighbors for sharing festival delicacies with her. 3.People ________ (celebrate) the Dragon Boat Festival usually hold dragon boat races. 4.The ________ (origin) custom of this festival dates back to hundreds of years ago. 5.The ________ (shine) stars and lanterns create a wonderful atmosphere on New Year's Eve. 6.His article ________ (reflect) the importance of protecting traditional festivals. 7.It is ________ (significant) that more young people are learning about festival cultures. 8.The ________ (decorate) of the city with red flags makes the festival more lively. 9.________ (Walk) along the street, we enjoyed the beautiful festival decorations. 10.The story about the festival's origin is so ________ (interest) that no one left early. 11.They decided to take advantage of the holiday ________ (visit) their hometown. 12.The ________ (excite) crowd cheered loudly when the festival parade began. 【答案】 1.charming（现在分词作定语，修饰 songs，表特征 “有魅力的”） 2.grateful（过去分词作表语，描述人的感受 “感激的”） 3.celebrating（现在分词作后置定语，修饰 people，表主动 “庆祝节日的”） 4.original（形容词作定语，修饰 custom，表 “最初的”） 5.shining（现在分词作定语，修饰 stars and lanterns，表特征 “闪亮的”） 6.reflects（一般现在时，主语 article 为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数） 7.significant（形容词作表语，描述事物的特征 “有重大意义的”） 8.decoration（名词作主语，由定冠词 The 限定，表 “装饰”） 9.Walking（现在分词作伴随状语，主语 we 与 walk 为主动关系） 10.interesting（现在分词作表语，描述事物的特征 “有趣的”） 11.to visit（不定式作目的状语，表 “为了拜访”） 12.exciting（现在分词作定语，修饰 crowd，表特征 “令人兴奋的”） 四、根据汉语意思完成句子。 1. 坦白说，这个有宗教起源的节日对我来说非常有吸引力。 To be frank, this festival ____________ religious origins is very ____________ to me. 2. 尽管天气寒冷，人们仍然兴高采烈地装扮起来参加节日游行。 ____________ the cold weather, people still ____________ up joyfully to take part in the festival parade. 3. 随着时间的推移，一些传统节日的重要性逐渐消失了。 As time goes by, the ____________ of some traditional festivals has gradually ____________. 4. 春节的装饰通常包括红灯笼和鲜花，它们象征着好运和繁荣。 The ____________ of the Spring Festival usually includes red lanterns and fresh flowers, which are symbols of good luck and prosperity. 5. 孩子们出发去参加万圣节派对，脸上洋溢着喜悦的笑容。 The children ____________ off to attend the Halloween party, with ____________ smiles on their faces. 6. 这个农业节日的最初目的是感谢大自然的馈赠。 The ____________ purpose of this ____________ festival is to thank nature for its gifts. 7. 除了美味的食物，节日期间的舞龙表演也非常令人兴奋。 ____________ the delicious food, the dragon dance performances during the festival are also very ____________. 8. 他向那些在节日里帮助过他的人表达了深深的感激之情。 He expressed deep ____________ to those who had helped him during the festival. 9. 节日活动范围从传统仪式到现代狂欢，满足不同人的需求。 Festival activities ____________ from traditional ceremonies to modern carnivals, meeting the needs of different people. 10. 满月的倒影映在湖面上，构成了一幅迷人的中秋夜景图。 The ____________ of the full moon on the lake forms a ____________ night scene of the Mid-Autumn Festival. 【答案】 1.with; charming 2. In spite of / Despite; dress 3. significance; faded away 4. decoration 5. set; joyful 6. original; agricultural 7. Except for; exciting 8. gratitude 9. range 10. reflection; charming 五、语法填空 Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals, ____1____ (celebrate) by people all over the world. It is a time for family reunion, with people ____2____ (dress) up in new clothes and preparing delicious food. The ____3____ (decorate) of houses with red lanterns and couplets is a common custom, as red ____4____ (symbol) good luck and joy. Many traditions of the festival _____5___ (date) back to ancient times. For example, giving red envelopes to children is a way to express ____6____ (bless) and love. The dragon dance, which is ____7____ (excite) to watch, is believed to drive away bad luck. ___8_____ spite of the changes in modern life, these traditions still play a ____9____ (significance) role in people’s lives. Festivals like Chinese New Year not only reflect people’s wishes for a better life but also help ___10_____ (pass) down cultural heritage from generation to generation. 【答案】 1. celebrated　考查过去分词。festival 与 celebrate 为被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语，表 “被庆祝的节日”。 2. dressing　考查现在分词。people 与 dress 为主动关系，构成 “with + 宾语 + 现在分词” 复合结构，dress up 为固定短语，意为 “装扮”。 3. decoration　考查词性转换。定冠词 The 后接名词，decorate 的名词形式为 decoration（此处为不可数名词，表 “装饰”）。 4. symbolizes　考查动词时态和主谓一致。主语 red 为单数概念，描述客观事实用一般现在时，symbol 的动词形式为 symbolize，第三人称单数为 symbolizes。 5. date　考查动词时态。date back to 为固定短语，意为 “追溯到”，常用一般现在时，主语为复数，谓语动词用原形。 6. blessings　考查词性转换。express 后接名词作宾语，bless 的名词形式为 blessing，此处用复数表 “多种祝福”。 7. exciting　考查现在分词作表语。此处描述 dragon dance 的特征，用现在分词 exciting，意为 “令人兴奋的”。 8. In　考查固定短语。in spite of 为固定短语，意为 “尽管”，位于句首首字母大写。 9. significant　考查词性转换。修饰名词 role 用形容词，significant 意为 “有重大意义的”，符合语境。 10. (to) pass　考查非谓语动词。help 后接不定式作宾语，to 可省略，意为 “帮助传承文化遗产”。 六、阅读理解 There are festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events to local celebrations in tiny villages. We have selected a few of the more unusual, colourful festivals from around the world. Mighty Mud Mania: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Children’s dreams really do come true in the City of Scottsdale. It is an annual event that takes place in August. Children aged 1 to 13 get to join in Mighty Mudway, a mud race which features water and mud games. There are also water slides, sandcastle buildings and fun for all ages. Moms and dads, remember to send your kids out with old clothes and shoes. Songkran Festival, Thailand What better way to celebrate the “start of the return of rains” than with a country-wide water fight? Thais celebrate their festival officially from April 13th until April 15th. These three days represent the last day of the old year and the first day of the New Year. People carry water buckets through streets, spray each other with hoses, and pour water on elders as a sign of respect. Water battles fought out for days in the streets of every town and city over the country. The La Tomatina Festival, Spain On the last Wednesday of every August thousands of Spaniards take part in the La Tomatina Festival in Bunol. Truckloads of tomatoes are pulled in each year and dumped in the city centre. The people throw tomatoes at each other for the whole day, but the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown. They also dance to live music between tomato fights and cheer loudly. 1. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To introduce three unusual global festivals. B. To explain the history of famous festivals. C. To compare festival customs in Asia and Europe. D. To advise people on how to celebrate festivals. 2. When does Mighty Mud Mania take place every year? A. In April. B. In August. C. On the last Wednesday of August. D. From April 13th to 15th. 3. What do people do to show respect during the Songkran Festival? A. Throw tomatoes at each other. B. Pour water on elders. C. Build sandcastles with kids. D. Dance to live music. 4. What is the rule for throwing tomatoes in the La Tomatina Festival? A. Tomatoes must be fresh. B. Only adults can throw tomatoes. C. Tomatoes must be flattened first. D. Throwing tomatoes lasts for two days. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4. C 【导语】本文开篇总述全球每天都有各类节日举办，随后精选了三个极具特色的节日 —— 美国的 “泥浆狂欢节”、泰国的 “宋干节” 和西班牙的 “番茄大战节”，详细介绍了每个节日的举办时间、核心活动及独特习俗，展现了不同文化背景下节日的多样性与趣味性。 1. A　主旨大意题。文章首段明确提到 “我们挑选了几个全球范围内更特别、更丰富多彩的节日”，后文依次具体介绍了美国、泰国、西班牙的三个特色节日，核心目的是 “介绍三个不同寻常的全球节日”。B 项 “解释著名节日的历史”，文中未提及节日起源；C 项 “对比亚欧节日习俗”，文章还涉及美洲节日，且未侧重对比；D 项 “建议人们如何庆祝节日”，文中无相关建议内容，故选 A。 2. B　细节理解题。根据 “Mighty Mud Mania” 部分的 “It is an annual event that takes place in August” 可知，该节日每年八月举办。A 项 “四月”、D 项 “4 月 13 日至 15 日” 是泰国宋干节的时间；C 项 “八月最后一个周三” 是西班牙番茄大战节的时间，故选 B。 3. B　细节理解题。根据 “Songkran Festival, Thailand” 部分的 “pour water on elders as a sign of respect” 可知，宋干节期间人们通过向长辈泼水表达敬意。A 项 “互相扔番茄” 是西班牙番茄大战节的活动；C 项 “和孩子堆沙堡” 是美国泥浆狂欢节的活动；D 项 “随着现场音乐跳舞” 是西班牙番茄大战节的活动，故选 B。 4. C　细节理解题。根据 “The La Tomatina Festival, Spain” 部分的 “the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown” 可知，该节日扔番茄的规则是 “先将番茄捏扁”。A 项 “番茄必须新鲜”、B 项 “只有成年人能扔番茄”、D 项 “扔番茄持续两天” 均未在文中提及，故选 C。 七、巩固型作业 （一）根据短文语境填写动词的正确形式，并在括号内写出节日的名称。 1. ( ) This festival mainly features ______ (light) lanterns and ______ (solve) riddles. 2. ( ) During this festival , the _______ (amaze) Spring Festival Gala and _______ (eat) dumplings bring much joy to us. 3. ( ) The _________ (steam) zongzi and _________ (delight) children make this festival particularly memorable. 4. ( ) Families gather together under ______ (shine) moon, ______ (share) mooncakes, and tell the story of Chang’e. 5. ( ) The ________ (flutter) national flags and ________ (inspire) military parade made this celebration truly unforgettable. 6. ( ) People celebrate it by ______ (climb) hills and ______ (wear) dogwood (茱萸) to respect elders. 【答案】1.lighting; solving 2.amazing; eating 3.steaming; delighting 4.shining; sharing 5. fluttering; inspiring 6.climbing; wearing 二、应用型作业 （一）使用动词-ing 形式替换句子划线部分，保持原句语义不变。 1. The lanterns that hang on the street look beautiful. → The lanterns _______________ on the street look beautiful. 2. The children who perform the dragon dance need more practice. → The children _______________ the dragon dance need more practice. 3. Her favorite part of the Spring Festival is when she gives red envelopes. → Her favorite part of the Spring Festival is _______________ red envelopes. 4. The atmosphere during the carnival is which excites everyone. → The atmosphere during the carnival is _______________ everyone. 5. The songs that are played during the parade are very cheerful. → The songs _______________ during the parade are very cheerful. 6. The most tiring thing about New Year’s Eve is when we stay up late. → The most tiring thing about New Year’s Eve is _______________ late. 【答案】1.hanging 2.performing 3.giving 4.exciting 5.being played 6.staying up​ 八、运用动词-ing 形式作定语和表语对给定短文的划线句子进行改写。 The Timeless Charm of Chinese Festivals Chinese festivals offer fascinating glimpses into our rich cultural heritage. During these celebrations, families reunite to honor traditions passed down through generations. 1.The most significant aspect is that we preserve ancient customs while adapting them to modern life. 2. At Mid-Autumn Festival, my grandmother assumes the responsibility of making mooncakes which varies from classic lotus paste to innovative ice-skin versions. The children particularly enjoy the flavors that sell best in the market. Some critics argue that contemporary celebrations lose traditional values. But I consider them evolving rather than disappearing. 3. What makes these festivals truly special is that we participate in meaningful activities together. Whether it’s making dumplings during Spring Festival or rowing dragon boats in Duanwu Festival, these experiences amaze the family, strengthen their bonds and cultural identity. 【答案】 1. Chinese festivals offer fascinating glimpses into our rich cultural heritage. During these celebrations, families reunite to honor traditions passed down through generations. The most significant aspect is preserving ancient customs while adapting them to modern life. 2. At Mid-Autumn Festival, my grandmother assumes the responsibility of making mooncakes varying from classic lotus paste to innovative ice-skin versions. The children particularly enjoy the best-selling flavors in the market. 3. What makes these festivals truly special is participating in meaningful activities together. Whether it’s making dumplings during Spring Festival or racing dragon boats in Duanwu, these experiences amaze the family, strengthen their bonds and cultural identity. 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Period 3 Discovering Useful Structures分层练习 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1 / 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1.穿上盛装；装扮 2.毕竟；别忘了 3.逐渐消失；(身体) 变得虚弱 4.不管；尽管 5.利用；占…… 的便宜 6.（兴趣、想法等）相同；有相同特征 7.坦白说；坦率地说 8.爆炸；走火；离开 9.除…… 之外 10.出发；动身；启程 11.对…… 有影响 12.向…… 表达感激 13.参加 14.与…… 相关联 15.庆祝传统节日 16.宗教起源 17.农业活动 18.节日装饰 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1.We offered our ________ (祝贺) to her on winning the festival photography competition. 2.The ________ (起源) of this traditional festival can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. 3.Many ________ (宗教的) ceremonies are held during the festival to show respect to ancestors. 4.The ________ (有魅力的) folk songs at the carnival attracted a large number of tourists. 5.She felt deep ________ (感激之情) to her friends for organizing the surprise festival party. 6.This area has a long history of ________ (农业) and its festivals are closely related to farming. 7.The ________ (装饰) of the street with red lanterns creates a strong festival atmosphere. 8.The discovery of the ancient festival site is of great ________ (重要性) to cultural research. 9.The lake’s clear water gives a perfect ________ (倒影) of the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. 10.Everyone was filled with ________ (喜悦) when they gathered to celebrate the Spring Festival. 11.The ________ (最初的) custom of the festival is quite different from what it is now. 12.It is ________ (显著的) that more young people are interested in traditional festivals now. 三、单句语法填空。 1.The ________ (charm) folk songs at the festival touched many listeners' hearts. 2.She felt ________ (grateful) to her neighbors for sharing festival delicacies with her. 3.People ________ (celebrate) the Dragon Boat Festival usually hold dragon boat races. 4.The ________ (origin) custom of this festival dates back to hundreds of years ago. 5.The ________ (shine) stars and lanterns create a wonderful atmosphere on New Year's Eve. 6.His article ________ (reflect) the importance of protecting traditional festivals. 7.It is ________ (significant) that more young people are learning about festival cultures. 8.The ________ (decorate) of the city with red flags makes the festival more lively. 9.________ (Walk) along the street, we enjoyed the beautiful festival decorations. 10.The story about the festival's origin is so ________ (interest) that no one left early. 11.They decided to take advantage of the holiday ________ (visit) their hometown. 12.The ________ (excite) crowd cheered loudly when the festival parade began. 四、根据汉语意思完成句子。 1. 坦白说，这个有宗教起源的节日对我来说非常有吸引力。 To be frank, this festival ____________ religious origins is very ____________ to me. 2. 尽管天气寒冷，人们仍然兴高采烈地装扮起来参加节日游行。 ____________ the cold weather, people still ____________ up joyfully to take part in the festival parade. 3. 随着时间的推移，一些传统节日的重要性逐渐消失了。 As time goes by, the ____________ of some traditional festivals has gradually ____________. 4. 春节的装饰通常包括红灯笼和鲜花，它们象征着好运和繁荣。 The ____________ of the Spring Festival usually includes red lanterns and fresh flowers, which are symbols of good luck and prosperity. 5. 孩子们出发去参加万圣节派对，脸上洋溢着喜悦的笑容。 The children ____________ off to attend the Halloween party, with ____________ smiles on their faces. 6. 这个农业节日的最初目的是感谢大自然的馈赠。 The ____________ purpose of this ____________ festival is to thank nature for its gifts. 7. 除了美味的食物，节日期间的舞龙表演也非常令人兴奋。 ____________ the delicious food, the dragon dance performances during the festival are also very ____________. 8. 他向那些在节日里帮助过他的人表达了深深的感激之情。 He expressed deep ____________ to those who had helped him during the festival. 9. 节日活动范围从传统仪式到现代狂欢，满足不同人的需求。 Festival activities ____________ from traditional ceremonies to modern carnivals, meeting the needs of different people. 10. 满月的倒影映在湖面上，构成了一幅迷人的中秋夜景图。 The ____________ of the full moon on the lake forms a ____________ night scene of the Mid-Autumn Festival. 五、语法填空 Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals, ____1____ (celebrate) by people all over the world. It is a time for family reunion, with people ____2____ (dress) up in new clothes and preparing delicious food. The ____3____ (decorate) of houses with red lanterns and couplets is a common custom, as red ____4____ (symbol) good luck and joy. Many traditions of the festival _____5___ (date) back to ancient times. For example, giving red envelopes to children is a way to express ____6____ (bless) and love. The dragon dance, which is ____7____ (excite) to watch, is believed to drive away bad luck. ___8_____ spite of the changes in modern life, these traditions still play a ____9____ (significance) role in people’s lives. Festivals like Chinese New Year not only reflect people’s wishes for a better life but also help ___10_____ (pass) down cultural heritage from generation to generation. 六、阅读理解 There are festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events to local celebrations in tiny villages. We have selected a few of the more unusual, colourful festivals from around the world. Mighty Mud Mania: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Children’s dreams really do come true in the City of Scottsdale. It is an annual event that takes place in August. Children aged 1 to 13 get to join in Mighty Mudway, a mud race which features water and mud games. There are also water slides, sandcastle buildings and fun for all ages. Moms and dads, remember to send your kids out with old clothes and shoes. Songkran Festival, Thailand What better way to celebrate the “start of the return of rains” than with a country-wide water fight? Thais celebrate their festival officially from April 13th until April 15th. These three days represent the last day of the old year and the first day of the New Year. People carry water buckets through streets, spray each other with hoses, and pour water on elders as a sign of respect. Water battles fought out for days in the streets of every town and city over the country. The La Tomatina Festival, Spain On the last Wednesday of every August thousands of Spaniards take part in the La Tomatina Festival in Bunol. Truckloads of tomatoes are pulled in each year and dumped in the city centre. The people throw tomatoes at each other for the whole day, but the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown. They also dance to live music between tomato fights and cheer loudly. 1. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To introduce three unusual global festivals. B. To explain the history of famous festivals. C. To compare festival customs in Asia and Europe. D. To advise people on how to celebrate festivals. 2. When does Mighty Mud Mania take place every year? A. In April. B. In August. C. On the last Wednesday of August. D. From April 13th to 15th. 3. What do people do to show respect during the Songkran Festival? A. Throw tomatoes at each other. B. Pour water on elders. C. Build sandcastles with kids. D. Dance to live music. 4. What is the rule for throwing tomatoes in the La Tomatina Festival? A. Tomatoes must be fresh. B. Only adults can throw tomatoes. C. Tomatoes must be flattened first. D. Throwing tomatoes lasts for two days. 七、巩固型作业 （一）根据短文语境填写动词的正确形式，并在括号内写出节日的名称。 1. ( ) This festival mainly features ______ (light) lanterns and ______ (solve) riddles. 2. ( ) During this festival , the _______ (amaze) Spring Festival Gala and _______ (eat) dumplings bring much joy to us. 3. ( ) The _________ (steam) zongzi and _________ (delight) children make this festival particularly memorable. 4. ( ) Families gather together under ______ (shine) moon, ______ (share) mooncakes, and tell the story of Chang’e. 5. ( ) The ________ (flutter) national flags and ________ (inspire) military parade made this celebration truly unforgettable. 6. ( ) People celebrate it by ______ (climb) hills and ______ (wear) dogwood (茱萸) to respect elders. （二）使用动词-ing 形式替换句子划线部分，保持原句语义不变。 1. The lanterns that hang on the street look beautiful. → The lanterns _______________ on the street look beautiful. 2. The children who perform the dragon dance need more practice. → The children _______________ the dragon dance need more practice. 3. Her favorite part of the Spring Festival is when she gives red envelopes. → Her favorite part of the Spring Festival is _______________ red envelopes. 4. The atmosphere during the carnival is which excites everyone. → The atmosphere during the carnival is _______________ everyone. 5. The songs that are played during the parade are very cheerful. → The songs _______________ during the parade are very cheerful. 6. The most tiring thing about New Year’s Eve is when we stay up late. → The most tiring thing about New Year’s Eve is _______________ late. 八、运用动词-ing 形式作定语和表语对给定短文的划线句子进行改写。 The Timeless Charm of Chinese Festivals Chinese festivals offer fascinating glimpses into our rich cultural heritage. During these celebrations, families reunite to honor traditions passed down through generations. 1.The most significant aspect is that we preserve ancient customs while adapting them to modern life. 2. At Mid-Autumn Festival, my grandmother assumes the responsibility of making mooncakes which varies from classic lotus paste to innovative ice-skin versions. The children particularly enjoy the flavors that sell best in the market. Some critics argue that contemporary celebrations lose traditional values. But I consider them evolving rather than disappearing. 3. What makes these festivals truly special is that we participate in meaningful activities together. Whether it’s making dumplings during Spring Festival or rowing dragon boats in Duanwu Festival, these experiences amaze the family, strengthen their bonds and cultural identity. 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $