内容正文:
Unit 4 Customs and Traditions
教材全解(部分)
homecoming refer graduate campus reminisce
current;alumni themed rent senior pajamas;
⊙单元核心词汇
election accompany court prince princess select
elect involve stage parade march;band classic;
socialise casual semi-;formal affair DJ;
gymnasium cafeteria entire
。单元同步语法
转化法(Conversion,词汇拓展)
。单元文章对话
重点句型讲练
教材同步词汇全解全练
重点1
单元词汇
l.refer/'f3:(r)/v.描述;与…相关提到;说起
词形变化:reference(m)参考;提及;referential(adj,)参考的
搭配:refer to提到;参考;涉及;refer to..as把…称作
辨析:refer to(提及)与mention(提到)近义,但refer to更正式,且常与to连
用;mention直接接宾语。
例句:The term"homecoming”refers to a yearly event for alumni.
Please refer to the notes for more details.
2.graduate/'gred3uert/v.获得学位(尤指学士);大学毕业
词形变化:graduation(m)毕业;graduate()毕业生;undergraduate(m.)本科生;
postgraduate(n.)研究生
搭配:graduate from从…毕业;graduate in毕业于(专业)
例句:le graduated from Beijing University last year.
She graduated in English literature
3.eminisce/,rer'nrs/v.回忆,追忆
词形变化:reminiscence(n.)回忆;往事;reminiscent(adj.)使人想起的;怀旧的
搭配:reminisce about/over回忆;追忆
例句:Old friends often reminisce about their school days.
The photos made him reminisce about his childhood.
4.current/'kArant//adj.当前的;现在的
词形变化:currently(adv.)当前;目前;currency(.)货币;流通
搭配:current affairs时事;current situation现状;current events时事
辨析:current强调“此刻存在的”;present更常用,但current更正式,多用于书
面语。
例句:The current economic situation is challenging,
We should keep up with current events
5.involve /in'volv/v.(使)参加,加入;牵涉
词形变化:involvement(n.)参与:牵连;involved(adj.)涉及的;复杂的
搭配:involve sb.in(doing)sth.使某人参与某事;be involved in参与;卷入
辨析:involve与include不同,involve强调“牵涉、使成为必要部分”;include指
“包含”。
例句:Don't involve me in your argument.
The project involves a lot of hard work.
6.select/sI'lekt/v.选择;挑选;选拔
词形变化:selection(n.)选择;挑选;selective(adj)选择的;挑剔的;selector(n.)
挑选者
搭配:select..from..从…中挑选;select as选为
辨析:select比choose更正式,强调“精心挑选”;choose更通用。
例句:The committee will select a new leader
She was selected to represent the school.
7.elect/I'lekt/v.选举,推选
词形变化:election(n.)选举;elector(n.)选民;electoral(adj.)选举的
搭配:electsb.(as)sth.选举某人担任某职;be elected to被选举进入
辨析:elect与select不同:elect用于“投票选举”;select用于“挑选、选择”。
例句:They elected him president of the club..
Who was elected to the school council?
8.stage/sterd3v.上演;举办n.(发展的)时期,阶段
词形变化:staging(m)上演;分阶段进行;stagecraft(m.)舞台技巧
搭配:stage an event举办活动;stage a play上演戏剧;at this stage在这个阶段
例句:The school will stage a musical next month,
We are at an early stage of the project.
9.parade/p'rerd/n.游行v.游行;展示
词形变化:parader(n.)游行者
搭配:a parade of.一系列;a fashion parade时装秀;on parade在游行;列队行进
例句:There was a big parade on National Day.
Soldiers paraded through the streets.
10.socialise/'seufelaIz/v.(和他人)交往,交标
词形变化:social(adj,)社会的;社交的;socialisation(m.)社会化;socialising(m)社
交活动
搭配:socialise with与…交往;socialise at parties在聚会上交际
It's important to socialise with people from different backgrounds.
He doesn't like to socialise much
11.casual/kae3ual/adj.非正式的;随意的;偶然的
词形变化:casually(adv.)随意地;casualness(n)随意
搭配:casual clothes便装;casual attitude随意的态度;a casual remark随口说的话
辨析:casual与informal近义,但casual更强调“不正式的、随意的”;informal
更正式地表示“非正式场合使用”。
例句:You can wear casual shoes to the party
He made a casual mention of his plan
12.formal/'fo:ml/adj.正式的;庄重的
词形变化:formally(adv.)正式地;formality(n)礼节;正式手续
搭配:formal dress正装;a formal occasion正式场合;formal education正规教育
反义词:informal非正式的;casual随意的
例句:We need to send a formal invitation.
The wedding was a formal affair.
考点通关
单元词汇
(一)单句填空(用所给词的适当形式填空)
l.When we talk about“homecoming”,we usually
(refer)to the event for alumni.
2.After four years of study,she finally
(graduate)from university.
3.The old couple often
(reminisce)about their youth.
4.The
(current)situation requires immediate attention.
5.Don't
(involve)me in your family problems
6.The coach will
(select)the best players for the match
7.Who was
(elect)to be the new class president?
8.The school plans to
(stage)a play next month
9.There will be a grand
(parade)on the National Day
10.It's good for you to
(socialise)with different people.
11.You can wear
(casual)clothes to the picnic
12.The event requires
(formal)dress,so suits are expected
Homecoming is a special tradition for schools and colleges.During this event,1.
return to their old 2.
to 3.
about the past.The 4.
students
often organize a series of activities.One of the highlights is the homecoming parade,which
5.
students marching through the streets.The school 6.
a
homecoming king and queen from 7.
candidates.Bands play classic songs,and
many people dress in 8.
or themed attire.Some schools also 9.
formal dances,such as a homecoming ball.It is a great chance for everyone to
10.
and have fun.The entire community looks forward to this annual
11.
1.refer;2.graduated;3.reminisce;4.current,5.involve;6.select;7.elected;
(一)单句填空
8.stage;9.parade;10.socialise;11.casual;12.formal
1.graduates;2.campus;3.reminisce;4.current;5.involves;6.elects;7.selected;
(二)短文填空
8.casual;9.stage;10.socialise;11.affair
A
教材同步语法全解全练
重点1
转化法
转化法(Conversion)
项目
内容
转化法是指不改变单词的拼写形式,通过改变其词性来拓展词汇用法的构
定义
词方式。同一个词可以兼作名词、动词、形容词等,无需添加前缀或后
缀。
①water(n.水)→water(v.浇水),例句:Please water the flowers every
morning.
名词→动词
②hand(m.手)→hand(w.递交),例句:Hand in your homework on
time
①walk(v.走路)→walk(m.散步),例句:Let's go for a walk after
dinner.
动词→名词
②dance(v.跳舞)→dance(n.舞蹈),例句:She performed a beautiful
dance.
①clean(adj.干净的)→clean(v.打扫),例句:I need to clean my room
today.
形容词→动词
②empty(adj.空的)→empty(v.清空),例句:Please empty the trash
can.
①young(adj.年轻的)→young(.年轻人),例句:The young are full
of energy
形容词→名词
②native(adj.本地的)→native(n.当地人),例句:He is a native of this
town
其他常见转化
book(m.书→v.预订);cook(w.烹饪→n.厨师);shop(.商店→v.
购物);study(v.学习→n.书房)
考点通关
转化法
语法专练一:单项选择(8题)
1.We need to
the floor before the guests arrive.
A.clean (adj.)
B.clean (v.)
C.cleaning
D.cleaned
2.The
at the restaurant is famous for his Italian dishes.
A.cook (v.)
B.cooking
C.cook (n.)
D.cooked
3.Can you
me that book from the shelf?
A.hand (n.)
B.handing
C.hand (v.)
D.handed
4.After a long day,I just want to take a
in the park.
A.walk (v.)
B.walking
C.walk (n.)
D.walked
5.The
in this area support the local eco-tourism.
A.native (adj.)
B.natives (n.)
C.native(v.)
D.natively
6.Don't forget to
the bottles before recycling them.
A.empty (adj.)
B.empty (v.)
C.emptied
D.emptiness
7.She gave a wonderful
at the party last night.
A.dance (v.)
B.dancing
C.dance (n.)
D.danced
8.He
his flight tickets online yesterday.
A.book (n.)
B.booked (v.)
C.booking
D.books(n.)
语法专练二:语法填空(10题)
1.Please
the garden every two days.
2.We had a long
along the beach.
3.The young
at the square are very professional.
4.He is a famous
in our city.
5.Could you
me that dictionary?
6.Our classroom needs to be
after school.
7.The
on weekends is always crowded.
8.She wants to
in the library after dinner.
9.The
of the room took only ten minutes
10.Many
of the island speak a unique dialect.
参考答案
语法专练一:单项选择
1.B;2.C;3.C;4.C;5.B;6.B;7.C;8.B
1.water;2.walk;3.dancers;4.cook;5.hand;6.cleaned;
语法专练二:语法填空
7.shopping;8.study;9.emptying;10.natives
教材同步文章句型精讲
重点句型
Homecoming
Homecoming,which is a beloved tradition in many American high schools and colleges,
is a time when alumni retuin to their alma mater
结构:先行词(表时间)+when+定语从句
中文:返校节是美国高中和大学深受喜爱的传统,是校友回到母校的时刻。
用法:when在定语从句中作时间状语,修饰表时间的先行词。
2.Homecoming usually includes a football game,a parade,and a dance,all of which are
designed to foster a sense of community and pride.
结构:名词/代词+of which/of whom(非限制性定语从句)
中文:返校节通常包括足球赛、游行和舞会,所有这些都旨在培养社区感和自豪感。
用法:“名词/代词+of which./whom”结构用于非限制性定语从句,补充说明先行
词。
3.I was struck by the sense of belonging that filled the air,as current students and alumni
came together to celebrate their school's legacy.
结构:as+句子(原因状语从句)
中文:当在校学生和校友聚在一起庆祝学校的传承时,我被弥漫在空气中的归属感所
打动。
用法:as表示“因为,由于”,语气比because弱,常放在主句之后,引导已知原
因。
4.One of the most important aspects of homecoming is that it reminds us of our roots and
the people who helped shape our lives.
结构:be动词+that+从句(表语从句)
中文:返校节最重要的方面之一是它提醒我们自己的根以及那些帮助我们塑造人生的
人
用法:that在表语从句中只起连接作用,无实义,不能省略。
5.it reminds us of our roots and the people who helped shape our lives,even as we move
forward into the future.
结构:even as+从句(让步状语从句)
中文:即使在走向未来时,它也提醒我们自己的根以及那些帮助我们塑造人生的人。
用法:even as=even while,意为“正当…时”,强调同时发生,带有让步意味。
6.By organizing homecoming events,schools are able to strengthen their bonds with
alumni and to pass on their traditions to new generations of students.
结构:to do sth.(不定式作目的状语)
中文:通过组织返校节活动,学校能够加强与校友的联系,并将传统传递给新一届学
生。
用法:不定式在句中作目的状语,表示“为了做某事”。
7.strengthen their bonds and pass on traditions,ensuring that the spirit of the school lives
on.
结构:主句,+Ving(现在分词作结果状语)
中文:加强联系并传递传统,确保学校精神永存。
用法:现在分词短语作结果状语,表示主句动作带来的自然结果。
8.
The essay argues that homecoming is more than just a social event.
结构:及物动词+that+宾语从句
中文:这篇文章认为返校节不仅仅是一个社交活动。
用法:that在宾语从句中可省略(除并列从句外),从句用陈述语序。
考点通关
文章句型
练习一:完成句子(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.I will never forget the moment
(when/that)I first
joined the parade.
2.The students organized a concert,
(all of which all of
them)were performed by alumni.
3.
(As/Because)it was raining,we held the dance
indoors.
4.The truth is
(that what)homecoming brings people
together.
5.He smiled
(even as /even though)he heard the bad
news.
6.We gather every year
(to remember /remembering)
our school days.
7.The bell rang,
(announcing /announced)the end of
the class.
8.I recommend that she
(take/takes)part in the talent
show.
9.The report shows
(that whether)the event was a
success.
10.
(As /It)is often the case,homecoming creates lasting
memores
练习二:翻译句子(在横线上写出完整句子)
1.返校节是校友回到母校重温友谊的时刻。
2.这些活动包括游行和舞会,所有这些都是为了培养社区意识。
3.当校友们一起庆祝时,我被强烈的归属感所打动。
4.返校节的意义在于它提醒我们自己的根。
5.即使我们走向未来,我们也不应该忘记曾经帮助过我们的人。
6.学校通过举办返校节来加强与校友的联系。
7.他们传递传统,确保学校精神永存。
8.这篇文章认为返校节不仅仅是一个社交活动。
9.无论我们走到哪里,我们都是一个更大整体的一部分。
10.这些传统帮助学生感受到自己是学校社区的一员。
参考答案
1.when;2.all of which;3.As;4.that;5.even though;6.to
练习一:完成句子
remember;7.announcing;8.take;9.that;10.As
1.Homecoming is a time when alumni return to their alma mater
to reconnect with old friends.2.These activities include a
parade and a dance,all of which are designed to foster a sense of
community.3.When alumni came together to celebrate,I was
struck by a strong sense of belonging.;4.The meaning of
homecoming is that it reminds us of our roots.5.Even as we
move forward into the future,we should not forget those who
练习二:翻译句子
helped us.6.Schools organize homecoming to strengthen their
bonds with alumni.;7.They pass on traditions,ensuring that the
spirit of the school lives on.;8.The essay argues that
homecoming is more than just a social event.;9.Wherever we
go,we are part of something larger than ourselves.10.These
traditions help students feel that they are part of the school
community.
教材同步单元练习
一、阅读理解
Passage 1
In many cultures around the world,the concept of"homecoming"holds a profound significance that
extends far beyond a simple return to a physical location.It is a complex ritual deeply woven into the
social fabric,serving as a powerful reminder ofidentity,community,and the passage of time.While the
specific traditions may vary-from the elaborate homecoming parades in American high schools to the
Lunar New Year reunions in East Asia-the underlying emotional core remains remarkably consistent:a
collective yearning to reconnect with one's roots.
Anthropologists suggest that these traditions are not merely nostalgic exercises.They function as crucial
social mechanisms that reinforce community bonds.For instance,the act of sharing a meal,central to
many homecoming celebrations,is a primal human activity that fosters intimacy and equality.In the
context of a diaspora,the annual return to a hometown or ancestral village becomes a powerful assertion
of cultural identity against the homogenizing forces of globalization.These gatherings are where stories of
the past are retold,traditions are passed down to younger generations,and social hierarchies are
reaffirmed or subtly challenged.
However,the contemporary experience of homecoming is not without its tensions.The idealized memory
of a place can clash with the reality ofhow it has changed.Returning 'home"can evoke a sense of
alienation for some,as they find themselves caught between who they were and who they have become.
This feeling is poignantly captured in literature,where a character's retum often serves as a catalyst for
introspection and self-discovery.The journey is as much about negotiating one's present identity with the
past as it is about physical travel.
In an increasingly mobile world,the meaning ofhomecoming is evolving.Virtual interactions can
supplement,but rarely replace,the tangible experience of being physically present.The smell of familiar
cooking,the sound of a dialect,the touch of an old fiiend-these sensory details create an emotional
resonance that digital communication cannot replicate.Ultimately,the practice of homecoming,whether
grand or humble,serves a fundamental human need:to belong to a narrative larger than oneself,to know
where one comes from in order to better understand where one is going.
()1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A.The specific traditions ofhomecoming vary greatly in different cultures.
B.Homecoming is a simple retumn to a physical location that has little significance.
C.Homecoming is a universally significant ritual that reinforces identity and community.
D.American homecoming parades are the most elaborate form of this tradition.
()2.According to the second paragraph,how do anthropologists view homecoming traditions?
A.As simple acts of nostalgia that have no real purpose.
B.As important social tools that strengthen community ties.
C.As opportunities for younger generations to question traditions.
D.As a way to challenge social hierarchies in a community
()3.The word homogenizing"in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A.Strengthening
B.Preserving
C.Unifying
D.Standardizing
()4.What tension does the contemporary experience of homecoming create,according to paragraph 3?
A.The cost of travel is too high for many people.
B.The idealized past may not match the changed present.
C.Young people are no longer interested in tradition.
D.It is difficult to reconnect with family members.
()5.Why,according to the last paragraph,is physical presence important in homecoming?
A.It is cheaper and more convenient than virtual interactions.
B.It allows for the sharing of digital memories.
C.Sensory experiences create an emotional depth that digital tools cannot.
D.It is the only way to pass down traditions to new generations.
Passage 2
The Japanese tea ceremony,known as chanoyu,is a quintessential cultural ritual that embodies the
principles of harmony,respect,purity,and tranquility.Far more than a simple act of preparing and
drinking tea,it is a highly choreographed performance that offers participants a profound aesthetic and
spiritual experience.The ceremony is a direct reflection of Zen Buddhism,which emphasizes
mindfulness,appreciation for the present moment,and the beauty found in simplicity
Every element of the ceremony,from the design of the teahouse to the movement of the host's hands,is
imbued with meaning.The teahouse itself,often a rustic structure in a garden,is designed to create a
sense of separation from the mundane world.Guests are expected to leave their worries,and their shoes,
at the entrance.The garden path,or roji,leading to the teahouse is an important part of the ritual,designed
to help guests shift their minds from the secular to the sacred,preparing them for the spiritual experience
within
Inside the teahouse,the host meticulously prepares the matcha (powdered green tea).Every gesture is
deliberate and aesthetically pleasing.The host cleans each utensil in a prescribed sequence,not only for
hygiene but as a gesture of respect for the guests and the tools.The utensils themselves-the tea bowl,the
whisk,the scoop-are often carefully chosen art objects,each with its own history and character.The
conversation is light and focused on the present moment,often appreciating the scroll in the alcove or the
seasonal flower arrangement.The host and guests share a deep,unspoken respect for the fleeting beauty
of the moment.
Participating in or even observing a tea ceremony is a lesson in mindful living.In a world characterized
by speed and efficiency,the deliberate,slow-paced nature of chanoyu stands as a powerful counterpoint.
It encourages participants to slow down,pay attention to detail,and find profound beauty in the ordinary.
The ceremony is not about achieving a goal but about fully experiencing a process.It is a testament to the
Japanese cultural value of finding deep significance and art in daily life,a tradition that continues to be
revered and practiced in modern Japan,preserving a link to a more contemplative past.
()1.What is the primary purpose of the Japanese tea ceremony?
A.To serve the most delicious cup of tea possible.
B.To perform a complex physical exercise.
C.To provide an aesthetic and spiritual experience through a mindful ritual.
D.To display the host's wealth through expensive utensils
()2.According to the passage,what is the function of the garden path (roji)in the tea ceremony?
A.To show off the beauty of the garden.
B.To make the guests physically tired before the ceremony.
C.To help guests mentally transition from the outside world to a sacred space.
D.To provide a place for guests to have a casual conversation.
()3.What does the passage suggest about the utensils used in the ceremony?
A.They are functional but not important.
B.They are seen as art objects with their own history.
C.They must be brand new for every ceremony.
D.Their primary pupose is to be clean and hygienic
()4.How does the author characterize the tea ceremony in the context of modern life(paragraph 4)?
A.As an outdated and inefficient practice
B.As a meaningful contrast to the fast pace of modemn society.
C.As a tradition that has been replaced by more efficient methods
D.As an activity only for the elderly and nostalgic
()5.What is the author's overall attitude toward the Japanese tea ceremony?
A.Highly critical and dismissive.
B.Objective and analytical,but slightly skeptical
C.Appreciative and respectful of its deeper meaning.
D.Indifferent,merely reporting the facts.
二、完形填空
The Chinese Spring Festival,or Lunar New Year,is the most important celebration in Chinese culture,a
time ofgrand family reunions and ancient traditions that have been(1)
for thousands of years
It is a(2)
to the cyclical nature of time,a moment to bid farewell to the old and welcome the
new.
The preparations begin weeks in advance.Houses are thoroughly cleaned,(3)
to sweep away
any bad luck from the previous year and make room for good fortune.People (4)
in new
clothes,often vibrant red,a color believed to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits.Red couplets with
calligraphy of good wishes are pasted on doorways,(5)
the home with an atmosphere of joy
and hope.The centerpiece of the celebration is the New Year's Eve dinner,a lavish feast that(6)
several generations of a family around a single table.This meal is a(7)
of family
unity and continuity,with dishes chosen for their symbolic meanings,such as fish for abundance and
dumplings for wealth.
The festival is not merely a(8)
of customs;it is a reaffirmation of core family values.The act of
traveling home for the reunion,known as chunyun,is the largest annual human migration on Earth,(9)
the deep-seated cultural priority placed on family.During the days of the festival,people visit
relatives and fiiends,exchanging gifts and wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.Red envelopes
filled with money,known as hongbao,are given to children and unmarried adults,(10)
blessings and good luck.
However,in modem China,the (11)of the Spring Festival are evolving.Digital hongbao on
messaging apps have become as common as traditional paper ones.Many families choose to (12)
the reunion dinner by ordering takeout or dining at a restaurant.While some fear these changes
erode tradition,others argue they are a natural adaptation to contemporary life.(13)the
methods of celebration change,the core spirit of the festival-family reunion,bidding farewell to the old,
and welcoming the new-remains remarkably (14)
Indeed,the Spring Festival serves as a
powerful reminder that some traditions,while they may be reinterpreted by each generation,(15)
to provide a profound sense of cultural identity and belonging.
1.A.observed
B.watched
C.forgotten
D.discussed
2.A.solution
B.tribute
C.response
D.summary
3.A.hoping
B.trying
C.symbolically
D.actually
4.A.dress up
B.give up
C.take up
D.put up
5.A.providing
B.replacing
C.comparing
D.filling
6.A.separates
B.gathers
C.divides
D.challenges
7.A.sign
B.mystery
C.risk
D.symbol
8.A.series
B.collection
C.suggestion
D.result
9.A.reducing
B.reflecting
C.resisting
D.rejecting
10.A.receiving
B.expressing
C.conveying
D.requiring
11.A.traditions
B.difficulties
C.meanings
D.celebrations
12.A.avoid
B.simplify
C.delay
D.ignore
13.A.Because
B.Unless
C.Although
D.Until
14.A.confusing
B.unchanged
C.hidden
D.flexible
15.A.fail
B.need
C.refuse
D.continue
三、阅读短文回答问题
Read the following passage and answer the questions in complete sentences.
The evolution of Halloween in North America is a fascinating case study of how customs are borrowed,
transformed,and adapted.Its roots can be traced back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of
Samhain.For the Celts,the new year began on November 1st,and the night before,October 31st,was a
time when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead was believed to become blurred.
The ghosts of the dead would retumn to earth,causing trouble and damaging crops.To appease these
spirits,the Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes,often made from animal skins,to disguise
themselves
When the Roman Empire conquered Celtic territories in the 1st century A.D.,Samhain was combined
with two Roman festivals:Feralia,a day in late October when Romans commemorated the passing of the
dead,and a day honoring Pomona,the Roman goddess of fruit and trees,whose symbol is the apple.This
fusion likely contributed to the tradition of bobbing for apples.Later,in the 8th century,Pope Gregory III
designated November Ist as a time to honor all saints,known as All Saints'Day.The evening before was
called All Hallows Eve,which eventually becameHalloween."Christian traditions were layered on top
of the older pagan customs,attempting to give the festival a new,religious meaning.
The celebration of Halloween was limited in colonial New England due to rigid Protestant beliefs.It was
much more common in the southern colonies.In the 19th century,a massive wave of Irish immigrants,
fleeing the Great Famine,brought their Halloween traditions to America.It was the Irish who popularized
the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns,originally made from tumnips or potatoes,which they found in
abundance in the New World.By the late 19th and early 20th centuries,the holiday had evolved into a
community-centered event focused on parties for both children and adults.The modern American version
of tick-or-treating,which involves children going door-to-door for candy,became widespread in the
1930sand1940s.
Today,Halloween is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States,heavily commercialized.Critics
argue that it has lost most of its original spiritual and religious meaning,becoming a secular celebration of
costumes,candy,and horror.However,its enduring popularity suggests that the ancient human need to
confront the fear of death in a communal,playful,and controlled manner is still very much alive.The
holiday continues to be a vibrant example of how a tradition can travel across oceans,change its form
many times,and still serve a fundamental human purpose.
(Answer the following questions in complete sentences based on the passage).
1.What was the original purpose of wearing costumes during the Celtic festival of Samhain?
2.How did the Roman conquest influence the development of Halloween traditions?
3.What was the role of Irish immigrants in shaping the modern American Halloween?
4.When did the practice of trick-or-treating become popular in the United States?
5.According to the final paragraph,what is the fundamental human purpose that Halloween still serves?
四、短文填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Homecoming is a special tradition in many American schools.The term "homecoming"often(1)
to a yearly event designed to welcome back former students,or(2).During this
week-long celebration,the (3)
students organize a variety of activities to boost school spirit.
One of the main events is a grand (4)
where students and alumni march through the town.The
school also (5)
a homecoming king and queen from a list of(6)
candidates.These
ceremonies are often quite (7)
requiring fancy attire and a sense of decorum.In addition to
these grand events,there are many opportunities for everyone to(8)_
with each other in a more
(9)
setting,such as at barbecues or informal gatherings.The entire event is a great chance to
(10)
about old times and create new memories,strengthening the bond between the school and
its community
单词库(部分已变形):refer,graduate,reminisce,curent,involve,select,elect,stage,.parade,
socialise,casual,formal
2
3.
4
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
五、写作
题目:
你校英文报正在举办一场关于“传统节日庆祝方式”的讨论。你注意到,如今许多年轻人倾向
于以新的、更休闲的方式庆祝传统节日(例如,在网上购物、在餐厅吃年夜饭、使用电子红包
等),而不再是遵循所有的旧习俗。
请你就此现象写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.简述这一现象;
2.分析其背后的原因(至少两点);
3.你对此的看法。
要求:
)词数:150词左右:
)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:传统习俗(traditional customs),便利(convenience),代际差异(generational gap),商
业化(commercialization)
开头:
With the rapid development of modern society,traditional festivals are being celebrated in new and
different ways.…
参考答案
Passage 1:1.C2.B 3.D 4.B 5.C
阅读理解
Passage 2:1.C2.C3.B4.B 5.C
1.A;2.B;3.C,4.A,5.D;6.B,7.D;8.B;9.B,10.C,11.A;12.B;13.C;14.B,15
二、完形填空
D
1.The original purpose of wearing costumes during Samhain was to disguise
themselves from the ghosts/spinits of the dead who were believed to return to earth
2.The Roman conquest influenced Halloween by combining Samhain with Roman
festivals like Feralia(commemorating the dead)and a day honoring Pomona(goddess
of fruit,contributing to bobbing for apples).
三、阅读短文3.rish immigrants popularized Halloween in America by bringing their traditions,
回答问题
especially the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanters.
4.The practice of trick-or-treating became widespread in the United States in the 1930s
and 1940s.
5.According to the final paragraph,Halloween serves the fundamental human purpose
of allowing us to confiont the fear of death in a communal,playful,and controlled
manner.
四、短文填空
1.refers 2.graduates 3.current 4.parade 5.elects 6.selected 7.formal 8.socialise 9.
casual 10.reminisce
五、写作
范文:
With the rapid development of modern society,traditional festivals are being celebrated in new and
different ways.For example,instead of preparing a feast at home for the Spring Festival,many families
now choose to dine at a restaurant.Red envelopes are sent digitally via apps,and gifts are bought online
rather than in person.
Several factors contribute to this trend.Firstly,the fast-paced modemn lifestyle prioritizes convenience and
efficiency.People have less time to spend on elaborate preparations.Secondly,the generational gap is
widening.Young people,born in the digital age,often find digital customs more relatable and easier to
integrate into their social lives than traditional rituals,which can seem outdated.
In my opinion,this evolution is natural and not necessarily negative.While some core customs may fade,
the spinit of the festival-family togethemess and joy-can still be preserved.It's a sign of cultural
adaptation,proving that tradition can remain alive by evolving with the times.The key is to find a balance
between honoring our roots and embracing modern convenience.