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Unit 1 Let’s Celebrate!单元阅读与写作过关
Part1单元阅读过关
一、完形填空。
The Laba Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. “La” 1 the 12th lunar month, and “ba” means eight.
In the past, the Laba Festival was a chance for people to give sacrifices to their 2 , and to pray (祈祷) to heaven and earth for a good harvest and good luck.It marks the start of the Spring Festival. 3 the Laba Festival, Lunar New Year is coming soon.Many years later, it has developed into eating Laba Porridge—a kind of porridge that 4 different types of rice, beans and dried nuts. Laba porridge is the most 5 meal in the festival.
According to the most famous 6 , the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, used to work for a rich man.One day, one cow’s leg was broken because of his carelessness. The rich man was so 7 that he locked Zhu in a small room and didn’t allow others to give food to him.After some time, in a corner of the room, Zhu found a rat 8 which had plenty of stolen red beans, rice, red dates(红枣) and other things.Then he made these things into porridge, which let him not 9 hunger.The emperor Zhu Yuanzhang named the 10 “Laba Porridge” because that day was the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
( )1. A. drives B. accepts C. wonders D. means
( )2. A. friends B. family C. ancestors D. neighbors
( )3. A. After B. Before C. Until D. While
( )4. A. interests B. invites C. introduces D. includes
( )5. A. popular B. simple C. true D. useful
( )6. A. news B. story C. poem D. diary
( )7. A. bored B. cheerful C. sad D. angry
( )8. A. hole B. door C. chair D. picture
( )9. A. put up B. find out C. die of D. get off
( )10. A. honey B. meat C. porridge D. soup
二、阅读理解。
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The Longtaitou Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. It is often celebrated after the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Let’s take a look!
Festival
Longtaitou
Time
·On the second day of the second lunar month.
·On March 11th, 2024.
·On March 1st, 2025.
Symbols
·After the day, the rainfall would increase.
·The start of spring and farming.
Activities
·Have a haircut.
·Do dragon dances.
·Make dragon lanterns.
Foods & benefits (好处)
·Tofu balls
Everything goes well.
·Chengyao cakes
Your waist (腰) won’t hurt.
·Noodles (long xu)
·Dumplings (long er)
·Spring rolls (long lin)
·Popcorn (long zi)
Bring good luck.
( )1. When is the Longtaitou Festival?
A. On the second day of March.
B. On March 1st in 2024.
C. On the second day of the second lunar month.
D. On March 11th in 2025.
( )2. What should farmers do after the festival?
( )3. Which of the following foods can bring good luck according to the passage?
① Dumplings. ② Spring rolls. ③ Chengyao cakes. ④ Popcorn.
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ①③④
( )4. What can you know according to the passage?
A. After the Longtaitou Festival, there will be more rainy days.
B. People can’t have a haircut after the Longtaitou Festival.
C. During the Longtaitou Festival, people dislike dancing.
D. According to the solar calendar, the time of the Longtaitou Festival is the same every year.
( )5. In which part of a magazine can you read the text?
A. Famous People. B. The Culture Window.
C. The Movie World. D. TV Programs.
B
① The Tea-picking Festival in Yunnan is a yearly event. It celebrates the harvest (丰收) of tea leaves. The festival has a long history and it is important to the local people.
② The festival came from an ancient custom. As time went by, the festival developed into a celebration of the tea harvest. Local people come together on this day to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
③ The main activities of the festival include tea-picking competitions, tea-making demonstrations (演示) and cultural performances.During the tea-picking competitions, people are required to pick as many tea leaves as possible within a given time. Whoever picks the most wins. The tea-making demonstrations show the traditional methods of tea-making. These methods have been passed down for many years. The cultural performances include music, dance, and other forms of activities that show the local culture.
④ For students, it is very meaningful to take part in the festival. That is because they can learn about the local culture. By taking part in the festival, students can get a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of Yunnan. They can also learn about the importance of sustainable agriculture (可持续农业).
⑤ In a word, the Yunnan Tea-picking Festival is a special cultural event that celebrates the harvest of tea leaves in Yunnan. Through its different kinds of activities and performances, the festival provides students with a valuable chance to learn about the local culture and the importance of tea in Chinese society.
( )6. According to the text, why do people have the Tea -picking Festival in Yunnan?
A. Because local people like to drink tea.
B. Because Yunnan is the birthplace of tea.
C. Because they want to celebrate the harvest of tea leaves.
D. Because it can help people learn about how to pick tea leaves.
( )7. What does the underlined word “labor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Drink. B. Work. C. Study. D. Exercise.
( )8. What can we know about the festival from the text?
A. The festival came from an ancient custom.
B. The Tea-picking Festival is held every four years.
C. It mentioned five main activities of the festival in the text.
D. Students can get a deeper understanding of the development of Yunnan.
( )9. What can be the best title f or the text?
A. The Colorful Culture in Yunnan
B. The Importance of Tea in Yunnan
C. The Tea-picking Festival in Yunnan
D. The Valuable Chance for Yunnan Tea
( )10. What is the structure of the text?
三、阅读还原(有两项多余)
The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar.
The festival dates back over 1,000 years. Ancient Chinese people found out that the moon would be at its fullest in the middle of every lunar month.
1. ________. So the date of the festival was decided.
For Chinese people, the Mid-Autumn Festival has a special meaning. The round shape of the moon stands for the family reunion and makes people miss the faraway relatives. 2. ________. For those who are far away from home, looking at the same moon makes them think of connecting with their beloved people and land.
3. ________. It’s also about the joy of harvesting and the good relationship between humans and nature.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a mixture of customs. Most of the customs have ancient origins (起源). The most important part of the festival celebration is enjoying the full moon. Besides, in ancient China, people believed that the moon was closely related to agricultural (农业的) production. 4. ________.
In modern times, people enjoy mooncakes to celebrate the festival. 5. ________. For example, in some places, people admire the moon and carry bright lanterns. In some other areas, people perform dragon and lion dances.
A. Early in every month, it’s the smallest
B. Also, in the middle of autumn, it’s at its brightest
C. People just get together on the Mid-Autumn Festival
D. The festival is not just about the family reunion, though
E. There are also many other activities to celebrate the day
F. So on that day, all Chinese people look at the same round moon
G. As a result, the Moon Festival became very important in ancient China
Part2 单元写作过关
【写作导引】
本单元以“让我们庆祝吧!”为话题, 属于“人与社会”主题范畴中“节日”这一主题群。此类话题常见的写作角度涉及: ①谈论各种节日和庆祝活动; ②对比不同文化中的节日; ③ 探寻节日的重要性。
【写作任务】
你校校报正在进行以“A Festival that I’ll Never Forget”为题的英语征文活动。请你用英文写一篇短文, 向校报投稿, 分享一次令你难以忘怀的节日经历, 并分享它给你带来的感悟, 或简单谈谈某个特定节日的重要性。
要求:
1. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁, 词数不少于80;
2. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名。
【精彩范文】
A Festival that I’ll Never Forget
Last year, I celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with my family. It was a day I will always remember. During this festival, people enjoy the full moon and eat mooncakes. My family had a picnic in the park.
The weather was nice, and the moon was very bright.We ate mooncakes and drank tea while sitting on the grass. It was a happy time, full of love and laughter . This day reminded me how important family is. The festival is not just about food but about spending time with those you love. It made me realize that we should always make time for our family.
How special and interesting it was! I look forward to celebrating it with my family every year.
【跟踪演练】
春节、清明节、端午节、中秋节……中华民族上下五千年形成了内涵丰富、形式多样的节日文化。学校英语社团决定开展“多彩的传统节日”主题宣传活动, 请用英语介绍一个你最喜欢的中国传统节日。
1. 话题作文。 2. 词数: 80 -100 之间。
3. 字迹工整, 语法正确, 意思连贯, 合乎逻辑, 可适当发挥。
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参考答案
Part1单元阅读过关
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Part2 单元写作过关
My favourite traditional festival is the Spring Festival. Let me introduce it to you.
It is on the first day of the first lunar month. Family members usually get together to eat a big dinner. We can see red things everywhere, because they mean happiness and good fortune. Children will get lucky money from their parents. People always have a long holiday to relax.It’s a new beginning of the year. It not only means the family reunion, but also shows traditional Chinese culture.
I like the Spring Festival very much.
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