内容正文:
Unit 1 Festivals and Customs
教材全解(三)
⊙单元核心词汇
hold one's breathbreath breathe drown obvious
obviously wipe weep
⊙单元同步语法
被动语态综合
。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.breathe/bi:/vi.&vt.呼吸
词形变化:breath(n.)呼吸;气息;breathing(n./adj.)呼吸的;breathless(adj.)
喘不过气来的
搭配:breathe deeply深呼吸;breathe in/,out吸入/呼出;hardly breathe几乎无法
呼吸
辨析:breathe(动词)与breath(名词)易混,注意发音和拼写。
例句:Remember to breathe deeply when you feel stressed.
The air was so thin that he could hardly breathe.
2.drown/dran/vi.&vt.淹死;淹没;浸泡
词形变化:drowning(m./adj.)溺死;淹没的;drown out淹没(声音)
搭配:drown oneself in沉浸于·;drown one's SOITows借酒消愁;be drowned in
被淹没在…
例句:Many people drown in rivers every year because they can't swim.
She tried to drown her sorrows by drinking too much.
3.obvious/Dbvias/adj.明显的;显而易见的
词形变化:obviously(adv.)明显地;obviousness(m.)明显
搭配:it is obvious that..很明显;for obvious reasons出于明显的原因
辨析:obvious强调“一看便知”,clear更普遍,apparent侧重“表面看起来”。
例句:It is obvious that he doesn't like the plan
The answer was so obvious that everyone got it right.
4.obviously/'Dbviasli/adv.明显地;显然地
词形变化:同源obvious
搭配:obviously enough显而易见地;be obviously wrong明显错误
例句:He obviously didn't understand the question.
Obviously,you need to practice more to improve.
5.wipe/waIp/vt.&vi.擦;拭;擦去
词形变化:wiper(n.)擦拭物;雨刷
搭配:wipe away擦去;wipe out消灭;wipe off擦掉;wipe the floor with sb.彻
底击败某人(口语)
例句:She wiped the tears away with a tissue..
The disease wiped out the entire population of the village.
6.weep/wi:p/i.(wept,wept)哭泣;流泪;n.哭泣;泪水
词形变化:weeping(adj.)哭泣的;泪汪汪的
搭配:weep for为…而哭;weep over因…哭泣;weep with joy喜极而泣
辨析:weep比cy更书面化,常含悲伤情感;sob指抽泣。
例句:The mother wept for her lost child.
He wept with relief when he heard the good news.
7.regret'gret/vt.&vi.(regretted,regretted后悔;遗憾;惋惜;n.遗憾;懊悔
词形变化:regretful(adj.)后悔的;regrettable(adj.)令人遗憾的
搭配:regret doing sth.后悔做了某事;regret to do sth.遗憾要去做某事;with
regret遗憾地;express regret表示遗憾
例句:I regret not having studied harder for the exam.
She expressed her deep regret over the mistake.
8.cancel/'kaensl/vt.取消;撤销;终止
词形变化:cancellation(n.)取消;canceled/cancelled(过去式)
搭配:cancel a meeting取消会议;cancel a flight取消航班;cancel out抵消
例句:The flight was canceled due to the heavy snow.
You can cancel your order within 24 hours.
9.fool/fl/n.傻瓜;愚人;vt.愚弄;欺骗;adj.愚蠢的;傻的
词形变化:foolish(adj.)愚蠢的;foolishly(adv.)愚蠢地;folly(.)蠢行
搭配:make a fool of oneself出丑;play a fool装傻;fool sb.into doing sth.欺骗
某人做某事
例句:Don't be a fool;think before you act..
He fooled the old lady into giving him all her money.
l0.remind/虹'marnd/vt.提醒;使想起
词形变化:reminder(n.)提醒物;提示;remindful(adj.)提醒的
搭配:remind sb.of sth.使某人想起某事;remind sb.to do sth.提醒某人做某事;
remind sb..that..提醒某人…
例句:The photo reminds me of my childhood.
Please remind me to send the email tomorrow.
11.set off出发;动身;使爆炸
词形变化:同义短语set out,set off for sp.出发去某地
搭配:set off a bomb引爆炸药;set off a chain reaction引发连锁反应;set off on a
ip出发旅行
例句:They set off early in the morning to catch the train.
The firecrackers set off a loud noise.
12.as though好像;仿佛
搭配:look as though看起来好像;act as though表现得好像(后接从句,常用虚拟
语气)
辨析:as though=asif,从句可用虚拟语气(与事实相反)或陈述语气。
例句:He looks as though he had never eaten a meal before..
She spoke as though she knew everything.
考点通关
单元词汇
(一)单句填空(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.Before diving,take a deep
(breathe)
2.The village was completely
(drown)after the flood.
3.It is
(obviously)that he is lying;look at his face.
4.She
(wipe)the dust off the table before the guests arrived.
5.The old man
(weep)bitterly when he heard the sad news.
6.1
(regret)not following my parents'advice when I was young.
7.The concert was
(cancel)because the singer got sick.
8.Don't be
(fool)by his sweet words;he is just trying to cheat you.
9.The story
(remind)me of my own experience last summer.
10.They
(set off)on a journey to the mountains early this morning.
11.He behaves
though he were the king of the world.
12.You should
(breath)in slowly when doing yoga.
(二)短文填空
Dear friends,Life is full of ups and downs.Sometimes we 1.
for our failures,and
sometimes we 2.
the choices we made.But remember,it is 3.
that we
cannot change the past.Instead,we should learn from it.A few years ago,I 4.
off to travel alone.On the way,I met an old man who looked 5.
though he had
lived a hard life.He told me that he once 6.
his sorrows in wine,but later he
decided to 7.
away his tears and start anew.He said,"Don't be a
8.
Life is short;enjoy every moment."His words 9.
me that we
should never let sadness 10.
our happiness.So,take a deep 11.
smile,
and move forward!Yours,Tom
参考答案
1.breath;2.drowned;3.obvious;4.wiped;5.wept;6.regret;
(一)单句填空
7.canceled/cancelled;8.fooled;9.reminds;10.set off;11.as;12.breathe
1.weep;2.regret;3.obvious;4.set;5.as;6.drowned;7.wipe;8.fool;
(二)短文填空
9.reminded;10.cancel;11.breath
教材同步语法全解全练
重点1
被动语态综合
被动语态综合
项目
内容
被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者,即动作的执行者(通常由y引出)并
定义
非主语,或者动作的执行者不重要、不明。其核心结构为:be+及物动词
的过去分词(done)。
一般现在时被amis/are+done
动
The classroom is cleaned every day.
一般过去时被was/weIe+done
动
The bridge was built in 2000.
般将来时被will be+done/am/is/are going to be+done
动
The meeting will be held tomorrow.
现在进行时被amis/are being+done
动
A new road is being built now.
过去进行时被was/were being+done
动
The house was being painted when I arrived.
现在完成时被have/has been+done
动
The work has been finished.
过去完成时被
had been done
动
The report had been written before the deadline.
含情态动词被情态动词+be+done
动
The task must be completed on time.
本单元考点
★被动语态与主动语态的转换
★主动形式表被动含义:
need/want/require+doing =need/want/require+to be done
The car needs repairing.The car needs to be repaired.
)be worth doing(值得做)
The film is worth seeing.
>某些感官动词(look,smell,taste,sound,feel)后接形容词,主动表被动
The food tastes delicious.
)某些不及物动词(sel,wite,wash,open,lock等)用主动表被动,常与
well,easily等连用
This pen writes smoothly.
★被动语态中by短语的用法:动作执行者若为泛指、不重要或已知,可
省略。
★双宾语动词的被动:间接宾语(人)作主语或直接宾语(物)作主语
均可
He gave me a book.-I was given a book (by him)./A book was given to
me (by him).
It is said/reported/believed/thought that...
It is said that the project has been completed.
●主语+be+known/considered/found+todo/be.
常用句型
He is known to be a good teacher.
无被动语态的动词:happen,occur,,take place,.belong to,.consist of,.
appear,seem等
考点通关
被动语态综合
语法专练一:被动语态(8题)
1.The 2024 Olympic Games
in Paris.
A.hold
B.held
C.were held
D.are holding
2.English
in many countries around the world.
A.speaks
B.is spoken
C.is speaking
D.spoke
3.My bike
last night.I have to walk to school today.
A.was stolen
B.stole
C.has stolen
D.is stolen
4.The classroom
every day by the students.
A.cleans
B.is cleaned
C.cleaned
D.is cleaning
5.This kind of machine
well in China.
A.sells
B.is sold
C.is selling
D.was sold
6.The old man needs
after carefully.
A.looking
B.to look
C.to be looked
D.A and C
7.-Did you attend the meeting yesterday?
-No.I
but I had a sudden cold.
A.must
B.must have
C.was to have
D.was to be
8.It is said that a new hospital
in our city next year
A.will build
B.builds
C.will be built
D.has built
语法专练二:语法填空(10题)
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。
1.Every year,a large number of books
around the world.
2.The Three-Body Problem
into many languages.
3.It
by millions of people.
4.In China,many libraries
up in rural areas to encourage children to read.
5.The books there
by kind-hearted people.
6.It
that reading can open up a new world.
7.However,some people still think that paper books
by e-books soon.
8.Paper books
by readers who love the feeling of turning pages.
9.Every book
with care.
10.The knowledge in it
to be passed on from generation to generation.
参考答案
语法专练一:被动语态
1.C;2.B;3.A;4.B;5.A;6.D;7.C,8.C
1.are published;2.has been translated;3.is read;4.are set;
语法专练二:语法填空
5.are donated;6.is believed;7.will be replaced;8.are often
chosen;9.should be treated;10.deserves
教材同步文章句型精讲
重点句型
THE CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL
1.The Chinese Spring Festival is regarded as the most significant festival of the year among
the Chinese.
结构:主语+be regarded as+名词/名词短语
中文:春节被视作中国人一年中最重要的节日。
用法:表示“被认为是…”,常用于被动语态。
2.Dust makes people think of old or outdated things.
结构:make+宾语+省略to的动词原形
中文:灰尘让人们想到旧事物。
用法:make是使役动词,后接宾语和动词原形(不带to)。
3.sweeping dust out of the house is a way of saying goodbye to old things and welcoming
new things.
结构:主语(常为动名词或名词)+be+a way of+doing sth
中文:把灰扫出房子是告别旧事物和迎接新事物的一种方式。
用法:表示“做…的方法/途径”,0f后接动名词。
4.Eating fish,for example,is supposed to bring more wealth and prosperity than one needs
结构:主语+be supposed to+动词原形
中文:吃鱼被认为能带来比所需更多的财富和繁荣。
用法:表示“按理应该…”或“期望(某人)做…”
5.That is why millions of Chinese people travel long distances to get home before the eve of
the Lunar New Year.
结构:That is why+完整从句(陈述语序)
中文:那就是为什么数百万中国人在除夕前长途跋涉回家。
用法:why引导表语从句,表示“这就是…的原因”。
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.The Spring Festival
(regard)as the most important
festival in China.
2.The beautiful decorations make people
(feel)warm
and joyful.
3.Sweeping the floor is a way of
(welcome)the new
year.
4.Children
(suppose)to receive lucky money from
adults
5.That is
parents buy new clothes for their kids.
6.She was made
(clean)the whole house by her
mother.
7
(eat)dumplings during the Spring Festival is a
common custom.
8.We are not
(suppose)to break anything during the
festival.
9.The custom of
(decorate)doors with couplets has a
long history.
10:
(watch)dragon dances is one of the most exciting
activities
练习二:翻译句子(在横线上写出完整句子)
1.春节被视作中国人一年中最重要的节日。
2.扫尘让人们想起告别旧事物。
3.贴春联是迎接新年的一种方式。
4.吃鱼被认为能带来盈余和财富。
5.那就是为什么数百万人在除夕前赶回家。
6.红灯笼让人们感到喜庆(festive)。
7.你应该在春节期间拜访亲戚。
8.包饺子是庆祝新年的一种方式。
9.烟花让孩子们非常兴奋。
10.春节持续15天,那就是为什么假期很长。
参考答案
1.is regarded;2.feel;3.welcoming;4.are supposed;5.why;
练习一:完成句子
6.to clean;7.Eating;8.supposed;9.decorating;10.Watching
1.The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival for
Chinese people.2.Sweeping dust makes people think of saying
goodbye to old things.;3.Putting up couplets is a way of
welcoming the new year.Putting up couplets is a way to welcome
the new year.;4.Eating fish is supposed to bring surplus and
练习二:翻译句子
wealth.;5.That is why millions of people rush home before the
New Year's Eve.;6.Red lanterns make people feel festive.;7.You
are supposed to visit relatives during the Spring Festival.;
8.Making dumplings is a way of celebrating the new year.;
9.Fireworks make children very excited.10.The Spring Festival
lasts for 15 days,and that is why the holiday is very long
教材同步单元练习
一、阅读理解
Passage A
In many parts of the world,the end of the year is a time for celebration and reflection.While the
specific customs vary,the underlying themes of gratitude,renewal,and community are remarkably
universal.Consider,for instance,the contrasting yet equally profound traditions of Chuistmas in the
West and the Lunar New Year in East Asia.
Christmas,celebrated on December 25th,is a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
However,its modern observance has evolved into a cultural phenomenon embraced by both believers
and non-believers alike.In the weeks leading up to Christmas,homes and streets are adorned with
evergreen trees,twinkling lights,and wreaths.The practice of gift-giving,a central activity,is often
associated with the figure of Santa Claus,who is said to deliver presents to children on Chuistmas Eve.
The holiday culminates in a large family dinner,often featuring a roasted turkey or ham.For many,the
Christmas season is a time of peace,goodwill,and charitable acts,emphasizing the importance of
family and generosity.
In contrast,the Lunar New Year,known in Chinese as Chunjie(Spring Festival),is a 15-day festival
that typically falls between late January and mid-February.Its roots are deeply embedded in
agricultural society,marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring.A key activity is the
thorough cleaning of homes,which symbolizes the sweeping away of bad luck and making room for
good fortune.Red,a color representing luck and prosperity,dominates the decorations:red couplets are
pasted on doors,and red lanterns are hung.The most important aspect of the festival is the family
reunion dinner on New Year's Eve,where families feast on symbolic foods like fish(for surplus)and
dumplings (for wealth).Elders give children "lucky money"in red envelopes,and the festival is
filled with vibrant fireworks,dragon dances,and visits to relatives and fiiends.
Despite these differences,the festivals share crucial similarities.Both involve preparing one's home,
gathering with family for a large meal,and exchanging gifts or good wishes.At their core,both
Chiistmas and the Lunar New Year serve as powerful reminders of the importance of familial bonds
and the collective hope for a brighter future.They provide a structured time to pause,express gratitude,
and reaffirm social connections that are essential for human well-being.This commonality suggests that
regardless of cultural or religious background,the human need for belonging and renewal is a
fundamental part of our shared experience.
()1.What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To argue that Christmas is more important than the Lunar New Year.
B.To compare and contrast two major end-of-year festivals.
C.To explain the religious origins of Christmas and the Lunar New Year.
D.To describe only the unique customs of each festival.
()2.The word "underlying"in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A.visible
B.fundamental
C.hidden
D.complex
()3.According to the passage,what is a key similarity between Chiistmas and the Lunar New Year?
A.Both festivals last for 15 days.
B.Both involve the figure of a gift-bringer like Santa Claus.
C.Both emphasize the importance of family reunion and the exchange of good wishes.
D.Both originated from religious beliefs.
()4.Which of the following is TRUE about the Lunar New Year?
A.It is celebrated on December 25th.
B.The color red is avoided during the festival.
C.Cleaning the house is a ritual to welcome good luck.
D.The festival primarily focuses on individual reflection rather than community.
()5.What can be inferred from the final paragraph?
A.Cultural differences are more significant than similarities.
B.The human need for connection and hope is universal.
C.Traditional festivals are becoming less important.
D.Christmas and the Lunar New Year are now celebrated in the same way.
Passage B
The phenomenon of "cultural diffusion"refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities
from one group to another.In the context of global festivals,this process is increasingly evident,but it
is often accompanied by a process of "glocalization"-the adaptation of global ideas to fit local
contexts.The celebration of Halloween is a prime example of this complex dynamic.
Originally rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain,Halloween was believed to be a time when
the boundary between the living and the dead blurred.People would light bonfires and wear costumes
to ward off ghosts.Following Inish and Scottish immigration,the festival gained popularity in North
America in the 19th century.There,it transformed into a secular,community-centered event focused
on activities like "trick-or-treating,"costume parties,and carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns.
This North American version of Halloween has,in turn,been exported globally.
In countries like Japan,Halloween has been enthusiastically adopted,but with significant local
modifications.While major cities like Tokyo host large-scale costume parades,the activity of trick-or-
treating has not taken root to the same extent as in the U.S.,partially due to safety concerns and
different social norms.Instead,the focus is heavily on the creative and commercial aspects of the
festival.Young adults and children alike enjoy dressing up in elaborate costumes,and stores become
filled with Halloween-themed merchandise,including special food items like pumpkin-flavored snacks.
The emphasis shifts from a night of community-based candy collection to a celebration of visual
spectacle and consumer culture.
Conversely,some cultures have actively resisted or modified the festival to align with their own
traditions.In parts of Latin America,the festivities of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)coincide
with Halloween,but they maintain a distinctly different character.While Halloween often emphasizes
fear and the macabre,Dia de los Muertos is a joyful and colorful commemoration of deceased loved
ones,involving altars,marigolds,and sugar skulls.Though some commercial elements of Halloween
have been absorbed,the core observance of Dia de los Muertos remains fumly rooted in indigenous
and Catholic traditions,resisting a complete takeover by the imported holiday.
The global journey of Halloween illustrates that cultural exchange is rarely a one-way street.It
involves a constant negotiation between global influences and local identities.A festival may be
adopted,but it is inevitably adapted,discarded,or reinterpreted to fit the existing cultural landscape.
This glocalization process ensures that while festivals may travel the world,they never remain exactly
the same,reflecting the diverse values and histories of the communities that celebrate them.
()6.The main theme of this passage is the:
A.historical origins of Halloween.
B.negative impact of global festivals on local cultures.
C.adaptation of Halloween as it spreads to different cultures.
D.comparison between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
()7.According to paragraph 2,what happened to Halloween after it anived in North America?
A.It remained exactly the same as the original Celtic festival.
B.It became more focused on its original religious roots.
C.It was transformed into a community event with new traditions.
D.It was rejected by most of the population.
()8.Why has "trick-or-treating"not become as popular in Japan as in the U.S.
A.Because Japanese people prefer celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
B.Because it conflicts with local safety practices and social customs.
C.Because Japanese law prohibits children from going out at night.
D.Because the Japanese government discourages foreign festivals.
()9.The author mentions "Dia de los Muertos"as an example of:
A.a festival that has been completely replaced by Halloween.
B.a festival that successfully resisted cultural change.
C.a local tradition that has been heavily influenced by Halloween.
D.a local tradition that remains distinct despite extemnal influence.
()10.What does the term "glocalization"most likely mean as used in the passage?
A.The complete rejection of global ideas.
B.The process of making global ideas local.
C.The dominance of local over global traditions.
D.The forced adoption of global holidays.
二、完形填空
The tradition of celebrating a festival can be a powerful lens through which to view a culture's deepest
values.Perhaps no festival better(1)
this than the Chinese Spring Festival,a time when the
core of Chinese family values is laid bare for all to see.
As the Lunar New Year approaches,a great (2)
of people,often referred to as the largest
human migration on Earth,begins.Millions leave the cities where they work to return to their
hometowns,(3)
enormous distances and crowded conditions.This phenomenon,called
Chunyun,is driven by a single,powerful force:the (4)to reunite with family on New Year's
Eve.The journey,no matter how (5)
is considered a necessary pilgrimage.For those who
cannot make it,the feeling of regret can be profound,as missing the family dinner is seen as a
significant(6)」
The family reunion dinner itself is a(7)
of careful planning and symbol.Dishes are not
chosen at random;each one carries a meaning.Fish is a must,as the word for "fish"sounds like the
word for"surplus,”(⑧)_
a wish for abundance in the coming year.Dumplings,shaped like
ancient Chinese silver ingots,symbolize wealth.The food is not just for sustenance;it is a language of
love and hope,(9)
wishes for health,prosperity,and happiness.
After the meal,the tradition of giving "lucky money"in red envelopes,or hongbao,reinforces the
generational bonds.The red color is believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.This
simple act is a(10)
of care and blessing from elders to the younger generation,a tangible
expression of hope for their future.
In recent years,some have worried that the increasing use of digital hongbao might(11)
the
personal touch of this tradition.However,the core spirit of the festival-the deep-seated longing for
home and family-remains (12)
The Spring Festival is a profound reminder that no matter
how much the world changes,the human need for belonging and the warmth of family are timeless
constants.It is a celebration that doesn't just mark a date on a calendar;it(13)
the very
foundation of cultural identity.
1.A.cancels
B.illustrates
C.drowns
D.reminds
2.A.mass
B.number
C.crowd
D.volume
3.A.enjoying
B.regretting
C.enduring
D.weaving
4.A.desire
B.breath
C.illusion
D.trick
5.A.enjoyable
B.brief
C.ordinary
D.arduous
6.A.loss
B.wealth
C.celebration
D.festival
7.A.result
B.product
C.fool
D.symbol
8.A.signaling
B.denying
C.canceling
D.weeping
9.A.wiping
B.embodying
C.wiping
D.drowning
10.A.gesture
B.mistake
C.sorrow
D.regret
11.A.enhance
B.weaken
C.maintain
D.illustrate
12.A.fragile
B.forgotten
C.unchanged
D.canceled
13.A.wipes out
B.sets off
C.reminds of
D.breathes life into
三、阅读短文回答问题
In the small,tradition-bound village of Vilamoura in southern Europe,the annual Festival of Lanterns
was held every spring.For generations,the festival was a simple,heartfelt affair.Villagers would
handcraft paper lanterns,each one representing a personal wish or a prayer for the community.As dusk
fell,they would release them onto the slow-moving river,watching them drift away as a symbol of
sending their hopes into the universe.The most important rule was that the lantemn must be set off in
silence.This silence,known as the "Sacred Hush,"was believed to allow the wishes to travel pure
and undisturbed.
This year,however,things were different.A young tech entrepreneur named Leo,who had recently
returned to his hometown,proposed a "modemization."He argued that the festival could attract more
tourists and bring economic benefits if it were made more spectacular."Think of the social media
attention!"he urged the village council.He suggested using prefabricated,LED-lit lanterns that could
be launched en masse,accompanied by a soundtrack of pop music.The "Sacred Hush"was,in his
view,a silly and outdated rule that was holding the festival back.
The council was divided.Older residents felt a deep sense of regret at the idea of changing the core
tradition.They argued that the festival was not a spectacle but a ritual.They believed the silence wasn't
silliness;it was the festival's very soul-a time for collective,quiet reflection.Adela,the village's eldest
resident,stood before the council."You cannot cancel the silence and still call it the same festival,"
she said,her voice trembling but fimm."You will drown out our wishes with noise."A younger
member replied,"But we will drown our sorrow of a dying tradition with new life!If we don't
change,we will be forgotten."The debate grew heated.It was obvious that the definition of the
festival itself was at stake.Was it a tool for cultural preservation or economic growth?Could it be
both?In the end,a compromise was reached:the lanterns would be launched in two stages.The first
hour,as dusk fell,would be silent for the village elders and local families.The second hour would be
the "Grand Launch"with music and lights,designed for visitors.The festival that year was a strange
hybrid.Many of the elders wept quietly at the change,feeling the sacred part of their tradition had been
weakened.The tourists,however,loved the spectacle.Whether this change was a successful adaption
or a slow drowning of a valuable custom remained an obvious and painful question for the village.
1.What was the most important rule of the original Festival of Lantems?
2.What was Leo's motivation for proposing a change to the festival?
3.Why did Adela,the eldest resident,oppose Leo's idea?
4.What was the compromise reached by the village council?
5.What does the author imply is the "obvious and painful question"for the village?
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。
The debate about protecting traditional festivals often intensifies as globalization accelerates.Many
people(1)
the fact that unique local customs are being (2)
out by more
commercialized celebrations.It is (3)
that simply copying foreign traditions does not reflect a
healthy cultural exchange.
For a festival to remain meaningful,its core values must be preserved.This means we should not just
passively (4)
in trends from the outside world.Instead,we must actively decide what to
keep.For example,the act of giving "lucky money"in a red envelope is not just a custom;it is a
symbolic(5)」
of family bonds.We should not(6)
into believing that a digital
transfer of money is the same thing.The physical gesture matters.
However,being protective does not mean we must(7)
over every slight change.Traditions
are living things.They often(8)on a journey of evolution when they meet new cultures.The
key is to find a balance.We should not let a flood of new ideas (9)
out our own cultural
voice.Instead,we should use the new to breathe new energy into the old.
Therefore,while it is right to hold on to our roots,we must also avoid becoming a(10)
who
refuses to change.A tradition that refuses to adapt often gets(11)
by the younger generation.
The goal is not to lock our culture in a museum,but to let it live and(12)
in the modern
world.We must be wise enough to know what to(13)
and what to welcome.Only then can
our festivals remain both a sweet memory and a living reality.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
五、写作
假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Chis对中国传统节日非常感兴趣,尤其是“中秋节”(Mid-
Autumn Festival)。他发来邮件,希望你能介绍这个节日及其重要性。
请你根据以下要点给他回一封邮件:
1.简单介绍中秋节的基本信息(时间、别称等)。
2.描述这个节日的主要习俗(至少两个)。
3.说明这个节日对你或对中国人意味着什么(家庭团圆、思乡等)。
注意:
1.词数100左右:
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯:
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
I'm glad to hear you're interested in traditional Chinese festivals.Let me introduce you to the Mid-
Autumn Festival.
Best wishes,
LiHua
参考答案
Passage A:1.B 2.B 3.C4.C 5.B
一、
阅读理解
Passage B:6.C7.C 8.B 9.D 10.B
二、完形填空1.B;2.A;3.C4A;5.D;6.A;7.B;8.A;9.B;10.A;11.B;12.C13.D
1.The festival must be observed in silence (or "The Sacred Hush").
2.He wanted to attract more tourists and bring economic benefits (or "modernize"
the festival for social media attention).
3.Because she believed the silence was the soul of the festival;changing it would
三、阅读短文
drown out their wishes.
回答问题
4.The lanterns would be launched in two stages:the first hour in silence for locals,
the second with music and lights for visitors.
5.Whether the change was a successful adaptation or a slow destruction of a valuable
tradition.
1.regret 2.wiped 3.obvious 4.breathe 5.reminder 6.be fooled 7.weep 8.set off 9.
四、短文填空
drown 10.fool 11.canceled/cancelled 12.breathe 13.regret
五、写作
范文:
Dear Chris,
I'm glad to hear you're interested in traditional Chinese festivals.Let me introduce you to the Mid-
Autumn Festival.
It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month,usually in September.Also known as the Moon
Festival,it's a time for family reunion.On this day,people admire the full moon,which symbolizes
completeness and harmony.Another key custom is eating mooncakes,a round pastry filled with
various sweet or savory fillings,representing togethemness.
To me,this festival is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.It is a time to set aside work
and gather with loved ones.The bright moon often makes people think of their distant families,stining
feelings of nostalgia and the deep desire to retum home,no matter how far away they are.
Best wishes,
LiHua