高中英语听力话题分类训练9---文化节日（2026-2027学年高考一轮复习）

该高中英语高考复习课件聚焦“文化节日与跨文化交际”听力专题，依据高考评价体系明确细节理解（时间、原因等）、主旨大意、推理判断三大考查维度，通过20篇真题级对话/独白训练，梳理出节日习俗（占比45%）、文化象征（30%）、跨文化对比（25%）的高频考点分布，构建针对性备考体系。 课件亮点在于“文化语境沉浸+技巧分层突破”策略，如以端午节对话为例，通过“关键词定位法”解析节日时间（Q15）、庆祝活动（Q16）等细节题，培养学生语言能力和文化意识。特设“文化词汇库”和“易错点警示”，教师可依托真实语料开展专项训练，帮助学生提升听力抓取效率，实现高考冲刺阶段的精准提分。

（9）文化节日——高考英语听力长对话或独白专项训练 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 1. What would the woman like to have? A. The ink stone.B. The paper.C. The brush. 2. Why did the woman understand the Chinese character for rain? A. She guessed it.B. She saw it before.C. She learned Chinese. 3. When did the man first come to China? A. A year ago.B. Five years ago.C. Ten years ago. A A C 1. A    2. A    3. C 【原文】 W: Look at this Chinese writing. It’s as pretty as a picture. M: That is because it is calligraphy (书法), which is a highly-regarded art in China. W: It must have been done with the greatest care. M: Yes. Calligraphy artists often work with beautiful equipment. Look, this is one of the brushes used. W: I see what you mean. That is lovely. M: The paper is handmade, especially for calligraphy. W: Oh yes, I can see it is special. What is that item? It looks like a stone. M: That is an ink stone. The ink is mixed with water until the new material is suitable to write down. W: Oh, I want one of those. It looks so beautiful. M: Do you understand any Chinese characters? They evolved from pictures, you know. W: Not really — but I bet this one means rain. M: That’s right. You’ve seen it before, haven’t you? Tell me the truth. W: No, it’s the first time I’ve seen it, but I thought it looked like rain on a window. M: I’ve been in China for a decade and I still don’t know all the characters. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题 4. Who sent the horse-face skirt to Lin Lin? A. Her mother. B. Her grandma. C. Her sister. 5. When did the horse-face skirt first appear? A. In the Han Dynasty. B. In the Song Dynasty. C. In the Ming Dynasty. 6. Why does the man want to know more about the skirt? A. To make a traditional skirt. B. To buy one for his sister. C. To make it his presentation topic. 7. What color is the waist area of Ming horse-face skirt? A. White. B. Red. C. Blue. C B C A 4. C    5. B    6. C    7. A 【原文】 M: Wow, you look amazing in this elegant skirt! Lin Lin. Does it come from China? W: Yes, it does. It’s called the horse face skirt. It holds a very unique position in China’s traditional clothing culture. It’s actually a gift for my sister. M: Wow, traditional Chinese clothing? Cool! I’ve only heard of Han Fu before. W: Well, the horse faced skirt first appeared in the Song Dynasty and got popular during the Ming Dynasty due to its artistic style. It’s usually decorated with blooming flowers and birds like Chinese phoenixes. M: Could you tell me more about it please? I want it to be my presentation topic next Monday. W: With pleasure. The color of the horse face skirt is usually bright. Red and blue are the main ones. Generally speaking, the waist area of the Ming horse-face skirt is usually white, taking the meaning of growing old together. 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。 8. What did the man do for Spring Festival? A. He had a trip with his family. B. He cleaned the house. C. He learned how to make dumplings. 9. When will the man leave for London? A. This summer. B. After Spring Festival. C. During this semester. 10. Which course will the woman choose for the next semester? A. Math. B. Physics . C. Geography. B A B 8. B    9. A    10. B 【原文】 M: Welcome back, how was your holiday? Did you go home? W: Yes, I went on a great family trip with my parents for a week. How about you? This was your first Spring Festival in China, wasn’t it? M: Yes, I spent the holiday with my host family. It was an unforgettable experience. W: What did you do? M: Days before Spring Festival, we were busy giving the house a good cleaning. At midnight during New Year’s Eve, my host parents set off firecrackers and cooked dumplings. W: I’m glad that you had a good time in China. I’ll miss you when you go back home. M: Me too, but we still have plenty of time to spend together this semester since I won’t go back to London until the summer. W: Speaking of the new semester, have you decided what courses to take? I’m considering geography or physics. M: For me it is a much easier decision to make. Physics is required in my program. W: I see. I’ll see you in the classroom then. 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。 11. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. China’s history. B. China’s achievements. C. China’s industry. 12. Where are the speakers? A. On a train. B. In a restaurant. C. In a factory. 13. What do the speakers have in common? A. They’ve both tried Chinese medicine. B. They both know Chinese culture well. C. They both enjoy Chinese food. 14. How many aspects of modern Chinese contribution did the woman mention? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. B A C B 11. B    12. A    13. C    14. B 【原文】 W: China has made such significant contributions to the world throughout history. M: Really? Like what? W: Well, for starters, the Chinese invented paper around two thousand years ago. Can you imagine life without paper? M: That’s incredible. But that was long ago. What about the present? W: In modern times, China is a leader in technology. They’ve produced some of the world’s most advanced electronics and useful devices. The train we are traveling on now is Chinese. M: That’s impressive. What else have they contributed? W: Chinese cuisine is another great example. Where would the world be without Chinese restaurants? M: Ah, yes, Chinese food is especially rich and delicious. I take my family out for Chinese food several times a month. W: Me, too. And let’s not forget traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years and continues to influence healthcare globally. M: I never realized the extent of China’s contributions to the world. W: It’s truly remarkable, from the ancient inventions that shaped civilization to the modern innovations driving global industries. M: Absolutely. All those things show the rich cultural heritage and the intelligence and wisdom of the Chinese people. 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。 15. When is the Dragon Boat Festival this year? A. On May 5th. B. On June 18th. C. On June 23rd. 16. How will the woman celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival? A. To hold outdoor activities. B. To learn to make Zongzi. C. To watch a dragon boat race. 17. What’s the weather probably like during the Dragon Boat Festival? A. Rainy. B. Fine. C. Stormy. 18. Why would the man possibly go to see the Dragon Boat race? A. Because it is popular in China. B. Because it is a hard-won chance. C. Because he has never seen it. C C B C 15. C    16. C    17. B    18. C 【原文】 W: Dick, what’s the date today? M: Today’s the 18th. What’s up? W: It’ll soon be the Dragon Boat Festival. No wonder the weather is getting hotter and hotter. M: When is the Dragon Boat Festival? W: 5th day of the 5th lunar month. This year it falls on June 23rd. M: How do you intend to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival? W: Since it’s a holiday on the Dragon Boat Festival, I’m planning to go to watch a dragon boat race with my family and eat zongzi together with them. M: I haven’t watched a dragon boat race before, not even once. W: Then why don’t you join us? We can watch the dragon boat race together. It’s really interesting. M: Is the race held outdoors? W: Yes, it is. M: I wonder what the weather will be like during the Dragon Boat Festival. W: I already checked the weather forecast. Chances are it won’t rain during the Dragon Boat Festival. M: That’s great, I don’t want to get wet. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 19. When is St. Andrew’s Day celebrated? A. On June 20th. B. On November 13th. C. On November 30th. 20. Who first celebrated it? A. Scottish fishermen. B. American immigrants. C. Scottish immigrants. 21. What can we learn about the festival at the end of the dialogue? A. Its theme. B. Its participants. C. Its legend. C C A 19. C    20. C    21. A 【原文】 W: Have you heard of St. Andrew’s Day? M: Not yet. When and where is it celebrated? W: It falls on November 30th in Scotland. It was declared a bank holiday in 2006. If November 30th falls on the weekend, the following Monday is a bank holiday instead. But it was first celebrated in the United States by a group of Scottish immigrants. It’s the start of a season of Scottish winter festivals. M: Who was St. Andrew? W: Andrew was born in Bethesda. It is believed that he was a fisherman. There are several legends of his association with Scotland. M: What is St. Andrew’s Day about? W: It is a day marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, including dancing, music, food and drink, with parties going on long into the cold winter night. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 22. What is the man’s favorite holiday? A. The summer festival. B. Easter. C. Christmas. 23. How do the woman’s family celebrate holidays? A. By buying expensive gifts. B. By making handmade gifts. C. By avoiding celebrations. 24. What is the man’s favorite part of the summer festival? A. The barbecue party. B. Swimming in the pool. C. Watching the parade. A B A 22. A    23. B    24. A 【原文】 M: I don’t think I appreciate traditional festivals like Christmas and Easter as much as my family. W: What do you mean? M: I’m just not that into them. Christmas and Easter have many extra parts involved. I like to celebrate with the people I love in a comfortable environment. I like the summer festival more than any other holiday. W: Is it because of our tradition to swim in my pool every year before the parade? M: No, though that is fun. It’s because after the parade we go to my parents’ giant barbecue with all their friends. Everyone brings a dish of food or drinks and then we talk and tell stories until the stars come out. W: People do that on Christmas and Easter too, you know! I think it just depends on your family’s traditions. M: For some reason, I just feel that most people feel the need to buy expensive things that are unnecessary during Christmas and Easter. There is no expectation of getting or giving gifts. It feels like you are forced into being nice, because of a date. W: Yes, but you don’t have to do any of that to celebrate. My family make gifts for one another or we make promises saying we will help each other with projects or housework. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 25. Where will the man have Thanksgiving? A. At his own home. B. At the woman’s. C. At his parents’. 26. What do people eat at the woman’s home on Thanksgiving? A. Turkey, sweet potatoes and apple pie. B. Turkey, salty potatoes and pumpkin pie. C. Turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. 27. What are the men doing while the women are cooking? A. Helping the women with the cooking. B. Doing some exercise. C. Watching football games. C C C 25. C    26. C    27. C 【原文】 W: Will you be having Thanksgiving at home or going to your mother’s place? M: Mom and Dad want to have all the family back home this year, so that’s where we’ll be. How about you? W: I plan on having everyone over to my place this year. It’s really a lot of work, but I love having my family all together. M: You’re such a good cook. I’ll bet your family loves coming to your place, too. W: I don’t do all the cooking myself. I think everyone enjoys it a little more if they each bring something they’ve made. M: Do you have traditional dishes that you serve every year? I know our family does. W: Yes, we do. We always have turkey and dressing, and of course, sweet potatoes. I think those are traditional dishes for most families. There’s a fruit salad that we have every year and everyone looks forward to my pumpkin pie. M: What do the men in your family do while the women are doing the cooking? W: It’s the same every year — football. They watch one game after another on Thanksgiving. I tell them that they ought to go out and get some exercise, but they just can’t. M: I know a lot of men are like that. 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。 28. What do most Hungarians usually use hand-painted dishes as? A. Food containers. B. Wedding gifts. C. Decorations. 29. Who possibly taught the woman to paint eggs? A. Her teacher. B. Her grandmother. C. Her friend. 30. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Different patterns on painted eggs. B. Popular souvenirs of Hungary. C. Favorite wedding gifts for Hungarians. B A B 28. B    29. A    30. B 【原文】 M: Marian, you’re from Hungary, right? What souvenirs can people bring back from Hungary? W: Well, Hungary is famous for handmade goods. Tourists often buy hand-painted plates or dishes to decorate their houses. They look very pretty hanging on the wall. But most Hungarians usually use them as wedding gifts. The potter who made the dishes would paint the couple’s names on the dishes. M: That’s interesting. What are some other good gifts? W: My favorite gifts to give my friends are hand-painted eggs. My grandmother used to paint them when I was a child and I learned how to paint them at school. M: Really? What do the eggs look like? W: Well, there are different styles. It depends on the region. 听下面一段对话，完成以下小题。 31. What does the woman like best about the harvest festival? A. The Ferris wheel. B. The live music performance. C. The pumpkin-carving contest. 32. Why does the woman dislike traditional seasonal holidays? A. They are too formal. B. They bring tiring tasks. C. They involve too much traveling. 33. How does the man’s family celebrate traditional seasonal holidays? A. By going on expensive vacations. B. By having a simple family dinner. C. By exchanging handmade decorations. 34. What does the woman think is the most important about holidays? A. Personal connections. B. Beautiful decorations. C. Traditional celebrations. B B B A 31. B    32. B    33. B    34. A 【原文】 W: I’ve never been a big fan of traditional seasonal holidays, like Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. M: Really? Why Is that? I always look forward to them. W: They just seem so...rigid. There’s so much preparation and expectation. I prefer the harvest festival we have every year. M: Is it because of the Ferris wheel that lights up the whole town at night? W: That’s cool, but my favorite part is the live music performance after the pumpkin-carving contest. Everyone brings homemade snacks, and we just relax and enjoy the music under the stars. M: But people also gather and relax during Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. W: Sure, but during those holidays, there’s so much pressure to buy fancy decorations, cook tasty meals, and exchange expensive gifts. It feels more like a chore than a celebration. M: I guess it depends on the family. My family keeps it simple. We make handmade decorations together and have a dinner without any expensive purchases. W: That sounds nice. My point is, holidays don’t have to follow a set pattern. As long as we’re spending quality time with loved ones, any celebration can be special. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 35. When are kites believed to be invented? A. About 3,000 years ago. B. About 2,500 years ago C. About 15,000 years ago. 36. What were kites used for in ancient China? A. Celebrating victories. B. Transporting goods. C. Crossing valleys. 37. Who might have taken kites to Europe? A. Adam Smith. B. John Bate. C. Marco Polo. A B C 35. A    36. B    37. C 【原文】 Kites may date back as far as 3000 years. About 25 centuries ago, kites were well known in China. These first kites were probably made of wood. They may even have been covered with silk. Early kites were built for certain uses. In ancient China, they were used to carry ropes to cross rivers. It’s said that one general flew musical kites over the enemy’s camp. The enemy fled out of great fear. In the thirteenth century, as Marco Polo wrote in his book, a trader named Adam Smith tied some armed soldiers to a huge kite and launched the kite with wind. By the fifteenth century, many people flew kites in Europe. Marco Polo may have brought the kite back from his visit to China. In late 1500s, kite flying was first mentioned in England in a popular book by John Bate. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 38. What has the dragon traditionally symbolized in Chinese culture? A. Wealth and wisdom. B. Power and mystery. C. Peace and harmony. 39. Which dynasties did the Forbidden City serve as the royal palace? A. Tang and Song Dynasties. B. Yuan and Ming Dynasties. C. Ming and Qing Dynasties. 40. What role do the dragons appear to fulfill? A. Guardians of the ancient palaces. B. Representations of annual festivals. C. Parent and babysitter. B C A 38. B    39. C    40. A 【原文】 W: In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has long been regarded as a symbol of power and mystery. Among the rich legacies of Chinese history, the dragon symbol in the Forbidden City is undoubtedly a charming presence. The Forbidden City, a magnificent architectural complex known as the “treasure of China”, was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it stands as the world’s largest and most complete existing ancient wooden structure architectural complex. As one of the most important cultural totems in China, the dragon has always been a symbol of good fortune. In the Forbidden City, the dragons, whether hovering in the sky, leaping between beams, or hidden in the details, all narrate ancient stories. In each corner of the Forbidden City, lifelike dragons in various shapes can be seen, showcasing not only exquisite craftsmanship, but also carrying deep historical and cultural connotations. Those dragons sitting on the roofs seem to be keeping watch over the ancient palaces, which are not merely decorations; they carry the essence of Chinese culture. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 41. Which word is related to the name of the festival? A. Death. B. Gift. C. Bright. 42. What do people usually do for the festival? A. Buy flowers. B. Go out in nature. C. Stay at home with family. 43. Who probably likes the festival most? A. Children. B. Grandparents. C. Young couples. C B B 41. C    42. B    43. B 【原文】 W: The Chong Yang Festival began around 475 B.C., and it is based on the idea of yin and yang. Yin stands for “darkness” and yang stands for “light”. The number nine is thought of as yang. The ninth day of the ninth month is a double yang day, which gives us the name Chong Yang Festival. Chong means “repeat” in Chinese. The ninth month also suggests the coming of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and the Chinese used the festival as a way to provide winter clothes for their family members who had passed away. Clothes made of paper are burned as gifts to the dead. On that day, people usually climb mountains, enjoy chrysanthemum, drink special wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. The Double Ninth Festival is also known as the Old Folks’ Festival, as old people especially enjoy improving their health on that day. Often, family outings are planned so everyone can enjoy nature and show their love for their family members and close friends. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 44. What is Cathy’s nationality? A. Chinese. B. German. C. American. 45. When will the man’s family start making dumplings? A. At 4 p. m. B. At 6 p. m. C. At 8 p. m. 46. How will Cathy come to the speaker’s house probably? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi. 47. What does the speaker think Cathy may worry about? A. Going back too early. B. Staying there too long. C. Having difficulty watching TV shows. C A A B 44. C    45. A    46. A    47. B 【原文】 M: Hi, Cathy, this is Pitt. I heard that during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday you won’t go back to your hometown in the United States and will go to Germany for some traveling and then come back to China. I’m leaving you this voice message to invite you to come to our family’s Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner, say, on Feb. 4. My mother and I will start making dumplings around 4 p.m. and we’ll probably start having dinner at 6 p.m. If you’re interested in making dumplings, feel free to join us at 4 p.m. I’m afraid there will be very few buses or taxis running tomorrow afternoon. My father is happy to pick you up from your place. Just send me your address and tell me when you can come. After dinner, we will watch some Spring Festival shows on TV. The most interesting show starts at around 8 p.m. We usually stay up very late, so don’t worry about staying too long. Just let me know when you want to go back to your place. Looking forward to your earliest reply. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 48. What is the Chinese acrobatic art linked with? A. History. B. Culture. C. People’s life and productive behavior. 49. Why was the acrobatics never performed in theatres in old China? A. Because it didn’t look beautiful. B. Because it was looked down upon. C. Because it had no value. 50. What does the present status of Chinese acrobatics reflect? A. The history of China. B. The history of acrobatics. C. The wisdom and courage of the Chinese people. 51. How many countries have many Chinese acrobatic artists toured? A. Over 200. B. Over 100. C. Over 50. C B C B 48. C    49. B    50. C    51. B 【原文】 In the long course of development, the Chinese acrobatic art has formed its own style. The ancient acrobatics began from the people’s life and had a close link with their life and productive behavior. Though having a long history of development and enjoying great popularity among the people, acrobatics in old China was never performed in theaters because it was looked down upon by the upper class. Since the middle of last century, great efforts have been carried out to develop national arts and acrobatics has gained a new life. The performers have better opportunities to display their skills. The acrobats in modern China have set up a designing and directing system aimed at creating graceful stage images, harmonious musical accompaniment, and good supporting effects of costumes and lighting in order to bring about a fully developed stage art. The present status of Chinese acrobatics reflects the wisdom and courage of the Chinese people. In the past forty years and more, many Chinese acrobatic artists have toured more than one hundred countries and regions of the world and promoted friendship and cultural exchanges. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 52. When is Sweetest Day? A. The second Saturday in October. B. The third Saturday in October. C. The third Sunday in October. 53. What is the purpose of Sweetest Day? A. To make friends. B. To make someone happy. C. To make cities more beautiful. 54. Who did the Cleveland man help? A. His friends and relatives. B. The aged and his neighbors. C. The city’s orphans and patients. 55. How did the Cleveland man start Sweetest Day? A. By offering hugs. B. By giving away small gifts. C. By distributing some cash. B B C B 52. B    53. B    54. C    55. B 【原文】 W: Sweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others. Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo are the biggest, sweetest day cities, but this holiday is gaining in popularity. Every year throughout the country, sweetest day is celebrated to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphaned but also friends and relatives. Over sixty years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city’s orphans and patients too often felt forgotten, formed in the mind an idea of showing them that they were not. He did this by the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed them on a Saturday in October. In the years that followed, other residents began to participate in the event, which came to be called sweetest day. In time, the day became an occasion for acknowledging others with a kind act or a small remembrance. Soon the idea began spreading to other cities all over the country. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 56. Where was the first Edinburgh International Book Festival held? A. In a tent. B. In Princes Street C. In a garden. 57. When did the Book Festival become an annual event? A. In 1983. B. In 1997. C. In 2004. 58. How long does the Book Festival last every year? A. Three days. B. Three weeks. C. One month. 59. What does the speaker think of the Book Festival? A. Boring. B. Noisy. C. Pleasant. A B B C 56. A    57. B    58. B    59. C 【原文】 W: The Edinburgh International Book Festival is one of the best public celebrations of books in the world. The first Book Festival took place in a tent in Edinburgh in 1983. At first, it was held every two years. However, starting from 1997, it has been held every year. It is now a large and growing international event. Perhaps, as a result of this, Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. The Book Festival runs in the last three weeks of August. The Festival’s home is the beautiful Charlotte Square Garden centrally located in Edinburgh’s historical New Town, which is a short walk from Princes Street. It’s a wonderful space to sit, think and play in. You can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere—see a favorite author, join in a workshop, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, or simply park yourself on the grass. There are over 700 events for both adults and children. They range from writing workshops, education events, discussions, to talks and performances by international writers, poets, musicians and thinkers. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 60. Where was the name Liam most popular in America? A. On the west coast. B. In the Midwest. C. In the southeastern area. 61. What was the most popular name for American girls five years in a row? A. Emma. B. Ava. C. Katrina. 62. Who is Jonah Berger? A. A marketing manager. B. A social worker. C. A teacher. 63. Which American names became popular in 2005 according to Jonah Berger? A. Ones starting with K. B. Ones starting with H. C. Ones starting with N. B A C A 60. B    61. A    62. C    63. A 【原文】 M: What is in a name? For many people, their names often point towards their culture. Recently, the Social Security Administration released a list of the most popular US baby names. “Emma” was the most popular name in states on the west coast, while “Liam” was the top choice in the Midwest. But in the southeastern area of the country, parents were more likely to name a boy “William” while “Ava” was a popular name for girls. And “Liam” has been at the top of the list for boys in the past two years. “Emma” was the most popular name for girls for the fifth year in a row. Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He found that names starting with K became popular after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Louisiana in 2005. Americans heard the name of the storm in the news so often that it became familiar and appealing. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 64. What does the speaker do? A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. An interpreter. 65. What is the main topic of the talk? A. The history of Fairhaven. B. An introduction to Manjiro’s life. C. The relationship between Japan and the U.S.A. 66. When did Manjiro leave Japan? A. In 1827. B. In 1841. C. In 1851. 67. What does the Festival celebrate? A. The achievements of Manjiro. B. The official status of sister cities. C. The historical value of Fairhaven. A B B A 64. A    65. B    66. B    67. A 【原文】 M: Right, so here we are in Fairhaven. And we’re visiting Fairhaven because of its historical links with a man called Manjiro Nakahama. So I’ll begin by giving you a brief introduction to his life, and then you can take your time to explore the town. Manjiro Nakahama was born in 1827 in a village by the sea in Tosashimizu, Japan. And like many people in that town, he became a fisherman when he was young. One day in 1841, he and some others were fishing far off the coast of Japan when they were caught in a storm. He was rescued by an American whale ship. And Manjiro became friends with the captain William Whitfield, who came from the town of Fairhaven. That is where we are now. He chose to remain aboard, and to come with the boat to the U.S.A. So Manjiro became the first Japanese to set foot on American soil. He studied mathematics and geography as well as shipbuilding in Fairhaven. But he missed his mother, and his own country. Eventually in 1851 he went back to Japan where he had a responsible position as a university teacher. He also served an invaluable role as an interpreter to build up and improve the relationship between Japan and the United States. Tosashimizu and Fairhaven now have the official status of sister cities. In Fairhaven there have been a number of visits by the people of Tosashimizu, in particular at the time of the festival, which is held every two years to celebrate the life and achievements of Manjiro. It takes place in the fall, and there’s an ever-growing program including drumming, singing, and small open shops selling Japanese and American food. So, if you're going to be in the area around then, it’s really worth a visit. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 68. What could the speaker probably be? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A guide. 69. How was the first winter of the first Englishmen? A. Easy. B. Boring. C. Tough. 70. When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? A. In 1620. B. In 1621. C. In 1622. 71. What can we learn from the talk? A. Natives were invited on the first Thanksgiving, B. Thanksgiving is celebrated quite differently now. C. Thanksgiving was originally celebrated in December. A C A B 68. A    69. C    70. B    71. A 【原文】 W: Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. In yesterday’s class, we learned about some public holidays in Britain. Today, let’s talk about some public holidays in the United States. Well, back home in the States on the fourth Thursday of November, we have a public holiday called Thanksgiving, when people don’t go to work, and traditionally spend the day with their family, eating a large meal, including turkey and some pies. You may wonder how that idea got started. Well, the actual idea is similar to some festivals in other countries, but it’s related to the beginnings of North America, when the first Englishmen successfully arrived in 1620 in what is now the state of Massachusetts. Their first winter was difficult and half of them died from disease and hunger. That doesn’t sound like anything to celebrate, right? But in the following spring of their arrival, the Native Americans taught them how to grow corn and pumpkin, as well as how to hunt and fish. In the autumn of this year, after a successful food supply, the Englishmen planned a great dinner and invited the local chief and 90 natives, who brought popcorn with them, which of course was totally unknown in Europe. This is the first Thanksgiving in American history. And many ways of celebrating the first Thanksgiving have been handed down to future generations. null 3348983.5 $