内容正文:
一、根据句意和所给的首字母提示写出单词。
1.There's a feeling among a lot of people that we as a society are growing more c_______ all the time.
2.A hollow pumpkin l_______ was glowing softly in the darkness.
3.Generally, a lantern r_______consists of three parts, namely the riddle, the hint and the answer.
4.The o________ of the Dragon Boat Festival is to recall the soul of Qu Yuan.
5.As we know, r_______ values can often differ greatly from humanistic morals.
6.Last week we paid a visit to a farmhouse, which had a certain rural c_____ about it.
7.In short, savings are the seed corn of a good economic h______.
8.There was a matter of some delicacy (n.微妙,棘手) on which he would be g______for her advice.
9.Scientists provided the key to understanding the genetic code that determines every bodily f_______.
10.Reading over his past speeches, you’ll see that housing, public health and education f______ strongly.
11.The whole food chain is affected by the overuse of chemicals in a_______.
12.The intellectual environment has a s_______ influence on the mental development of the children.
13.Nevertheless, experts predict that use of the vaccine (n.疫苗)will increase s_________within the next few years.
14.She is t______ of the kind of girls who like smiling and are always optimistic.
15.He didn't like the m_________ probing into his past, claiming his problems were down to it.
16.If the company can retain its customers’f______, it could become the market leader.
17.The setting for this morning's signing ceremony matched the solemnity(n.严肃,庄严) of the o______.
18.When we heard an approaching storm, the whole carnival a______ in the stadium changed dramatically.
二、单句语法填空
1. The two athletes congratulated each other ______ winning the match by shaking hands.
2. The hotel has plenty of rooms ________(range) from single room to presidential suite; even walk-in guests are not to feel ______(disappoint).
3. You’d better hold a positive attitude _______ life and it’s better to be grateful _______ everything you have.
4. There’s a growing ______(believe) that parents should let children make their own mistakes.
5. _________ difficult life is, we must believe in ourselves and believe that we can do something well.
6. A beggar in rags stood there with his eyes ______(stare) at the steak on the plate.
7. The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere ________ his employees enjoy their work.
8. All the “monsters” are said ______(have) a big party on Halloween. ________(celebrate) the festival, kids will dress ________ in scary clothes.
9. “Fancy you ________(sit) there as if nothing had happened!” said John ______(excite).
10. It’s important that parents know of any situation that can be of great _______(significant) to their children’s behavior and school ________(perform).
三、在以下空格内填入一个单词或用所给单词的适当形式填空:
(一)
On March 8th, many nations around the world observe the United Nations International Women’s Day. It is a day 1______(celebrate) women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also 2_______ occasion to reflect on past struggles and achievements, and to consider what still must 3______(do) to improve the lives and opportunities of women.
The charter of the United Nations, 4________(sign) in San Francisco in 1945, was the first international agreement to proclaim(宣告) the equal rights of men and women. But even though women have made great strides since then, there is still much work to be done. Advancing the status of women and girls 5________(be) critical to achieving successful outcomes.
Research indicates that nations that invest in women’s employment, health, and education tend to have greater economic 6________(grow) and improved health and education for children. When a mother 7_________(educate), her children’s chances of survival and of leading healthier lives increase. When women are free to participate 8_______ the economic life of a country, the conditions for sustainable(可持续的) development and prosperity will 9_________(likely) take root.
On International Women’s Day when we celebrate and honor women, we also renew our commitment to make the world a place 10______ women are not excluded or marginalized(边缘化), but are free to realize their full potential.
(二)
International Nurses Day is an annual celebration of the vital work and role of nurses around the world. The event, which was first marked in 1965, 1_________(create) by the International Council of Nurses.
Since January 1974, the global celebrations are traditionally held 2________ 12 May. But this year’s celebrations will be “extra special”. The public has been asked to shine a light on Tuesday. The request is in 3_________(recognize) of the World Health Organization. Chief nursing officer for England Ruth May has joined other leaders in 4_______(urge) people to shine a light from their window at 8:30 pm. On Tuesday 5_______(mark) the day.
Ms May said of the event, “International Day of the Nurse is 6_______(particular) special this year not just because we mark the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, 7______ because of the extraordinary work all those who have followed in her footsteps are doing in 8_______ fight against the novel coronavirus.
She continued “I want to thank each and every one of our fantastic nurses who are on the front line in the battle against the greatest health emergency in NHS history. Their professionalism and skills are helping to save and rebuild 9______(count) lives. I know how much the public’s support has cheered my 10_______(colleague) during this testing time. It would mean a great deal if people once again showed their gratitude by shining a light for nurses this Tuesday.”
4、 阅读理解
In Wang Jinsong's childhood, shadow puppetry (皮影戏), a theatrical performance that uses the shadow of puppets (木偶) cast onto a screen, was a form of children's entertainment. Wang referred to the folk art as “magic”, not because of the performers' techniques, but because of the happiness the art used to bring to the village in the old days. Dating back to 2,000 years, shadow puppetry combines painting, carving, opera, literature and music. Today, it still provides a lot of inspiration for Chinese cartoons, captivating generations of audiences.
At the same time, different schools appeared in different places,such as Shanxi Province, Beijing and Hebei Province. Tangshan shadow play belongs to the Hebei branch. Going through ups and downs in the last 400 years, it has developed into an established school. “It has had a great impact on the development of many shadow puppetry schools in North China,” Wang said.
In Tangshan shadow puppetry, artists handle their puppets on strings behind the screen while one artist tells a story through song, at times improvising (即兴表演) as they go along. “The song's scripts are the most difficult part to inherit,” Wang said. In the past, students could only learn them by carefully taking in their teacher's performance. Due to low income and extensive training, young people today were less willing to study shadow play.
Fortunately, its development has gained attention. In 2016, shadow play was included on the national cultural heritage list. It's been introduced in schools as part of local culture, and has gained many more young fans this way. According to Wang, the Tangshan Shadow Puppetry Troupe has been receiving more government support and provides viewers with more innovative and highquality performances.
In 2019, Tangshan built a park themed on this art where visitors can learn more about the culture and history of shadow puppetry. “We hope to revive (复活) the ancient art in a modern and fun way,” Li Shaohui, manager of the park told Xinhua News Agency.
1.Why did Wang refer to the folk art as magic?
A.Because shadow puppetry itself is a magic.
B.Because the performers have good techniques.
C.Because the art brought people enjoyment.
D.Because the performers are good at painting.
2.What is the attitude towards the future of shadow puppetry according to Wang Jinsong?
A.Objective. B.Indifferent.
C.Depressed. D.Optimistic.
3.Which statement about Tangshan shadow play is NOT true?
A.It is part of the Hebei branch.
B.It is popular with more young people.
C.It has a history of 400 years as a school.
D.It has influenced many shadow puppetry schools.
4.What's the main idea of the text?
A.Chinese shadow puppetry is in danger at present.
B.It's about the origin of China's art of shadow puppetry.
C.Tangshan shadow puppetry went through many ups and downs.
D.It introduces the development of China's art of shadow puppetry.
参考答案
一、
1.commercial
许多人都感到我们的社会正变得越来越商业化。
2.lantern
一个空心南瓜灯在黑暗中发出微弱的光。
3.riddle
灯谜通常由三部分组成,即谜面、谜目和谜底。
4.origin
龙舟节的起源是为了缅怀屈原的灵魂。
5.religious
我们知道,宗教价值观常常和人文主义道德观相去甚远。
6.charm
上周我们参观了一家农舍,它带有某种田园的魅力。
7.harvest.
简而言之,储蓄是经济大丰收的种子。
8.grateful
有一件棘手的事,若能得到她的指点,他会感激不尽。
9.feature.
科学家们提供了关键/要诀来了解决定每个身体特征的遗传密码。
10.feature
看看他过去的演说词,你会发现住房、公共卫生和教育占有重要地位。
11.agriculture.
整个食物链因农业中过度使用化学制品而受到影响。
12.significant
知识环境对孩子智力的发展有着重大的影响。
13.significantly
尽管如此,专家预测疫苗的使用将在未来几年内显著增加。
14.typical
她是典型的那种爱笑的、总是保持乐观态度的女孩。
15.media
他不愿意媒体追问他的过去声称他的问题是媒体造成的。
16.faith
如果这家公司能持续获得顾客的信任,就会成为市场的领导者。
17.occasion.
今天早上签字仪式的布置符合这种场合的庄严气氛。
18.atmosphere
听到暴风雨来临的声音, 整个运动场的狂欢气氛发生了急剧的变化。
二、1. on 2. ranging; disappointed 3. to/towards, for 4. belief 5. However 6. staring 7. where 8. to have. To celebrate, up 9. sitting; excitedly 10. significance, performance
三、(一)1. to celebrate 2. an 3. be done 4. signed 5. is 6. growth 7. is educated/has been educated 8. in 9. more likely 10. where
(二)1. was created 2. on 3. recognition 4. urging 5. to mark 6. particularly 7. but 8. the/their 9. countless 10. colleagues
四、【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。介绍了中国传统文化“皮影戏”的历史和发展过程。
1.答案与解析:C 细节理解题。
A项文章未提及;B项原文是说“not because of the performers' techniques”;C项正确, enjoyment与原文的happiness是近义词,与原文意思一致;D项与第一段第三句的信息混淆。
2.答案与解析:D 推理判断题。
根据倒数第二段“the Tangshan Shadow Puppetry Troupe has been receiving more government support and provides viewers with more innovative and highquality performances.”可知Wang Jinsong对shadow puppetry的发展是乐观的。A项 objective adj.客观的;B项 indifferent adj.漠不关心的;C项depressed adj.抑郁的; 沮丧的。
3.答案与解析:C 推理判断题。
C项的意思是说“作为一个学校有400年的历史”,原文的意思是“发展400年后成为一所学校”,因此不对,而A、B、D三项都是对的,与原文相符。
4. 答案与解析:D 推理判断题。
全文的主旨就是讲述中国传统文化皮影戏从古至今的发展过程。
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