Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与习俗（单元阅读精练）英语译林版必修第二册

Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与习俗 单元阅读精练 On the night of 31 December and the morning of 1 January, people in many countries all over the world will celebrate the beginning of a new year. How will they celebrate and how did this tradition begin? There have been celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year for thousands of years. Sometimes these were simply an opportunity for people to eat, drink and have fun, but in some places the festivities were connected to the land or astronomical events. For example, in Egypt the beginning of the year coincided with when the River Nile flooded, and this normally happened when the star Sirius rose. The Persians and Phoenicians started their new year at the spring equinox. The city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia was where the first New Year's celebrations were recorded about 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians held their celebrations on the first new moon after the spring equinox and called this festival Akitu. Barley was cut in Mesopotamia in the spring, and during Akitu there was a different ritual on each of the 11 days that the celebration lasted. Statues of the gods were carried through the streets of the city, and in this way the Babylonians believed that their world had been cleaned to prepare for the new year and a new spring. In many cities all over the world, spectacular fireworks displays take place as soon as the clock passes midnight on 31 December. Sydney in Australia hosts one of the earliest celebrations because New Year arrives there before most other major international cities. The display takes place in Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge making it a stunning setting. There are a number of strange and interesting New Year's traditions around the world. In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay and “first footing” remains a popular custom with people visiting friends' and neighbours' houses just after midnight. The first person who visits your house should bring a gift as this will mean good luck. In Spain, it is the custom to eat 12 grapes as the bells sound for midnight on 31 December. One grape is eaten at each sound of the bell and each grape is supposed to bring good luck for each month of the year ahead. In some Latin American countries, people wear special underwear of different colours on New Year's Eve. Red is supposed to be good for bringing love in the new year, while yellow is supposed to bring money. The tradition of making New Year's resolutions is widely known. This tradition involves a person making a commitment to change an unwanted habit or setting a personal objective. Typical resolutions might be to give up smoking, eat healthier food or do more exercise. However, research suggests that many New Year's resolutions fail. Being realistic about the objectives you set and not making too many resolutions might help you to achieve success. 【译文欣赏】 12 月 31 日夜晚至 1 月 1 日清晨，世界上许多国家的人们都会庆祝新年的到来。他们会以怎样的方式庆祝？这项传统又起源于何处？ 数千年来，人们一直举办仪式迎接新年。有时，庆祝只是大家欢聚吃喝、享受欢乐的契机；而在另一些地方，节庆活动和土地节律、天文现象紧密相关。例如古埃及，新年恰逢尼罗河泛滥之时，而这通常会在天狼星升起时发生。波斯人和腓尼基人则在春分开启新的一年。 大约 4000 年前，有史料记载的第一场新年庆典出现在美索不达米亚平原的巴比伦城。巴比伦人在春分后的第一个新月日举办庆典，称之为阿基图节。美索不达米亚的春天是大麦收割季，阿基图节一共持续 11 天，每一天都有不同的仪式。人们抬着神像穿行街市，巴比伦人相信，以此可以涤净世间，迎接新年与新春。 在全球众多城市，时钟跨过 12 月 31 日午夜的一刻，绚烂的烟花表演就会上演。澳大利亚悉尼是最早迎来新年的大都市之一，烟花秀在悉尼港上演，歌剧院与海港大桥构成绝美背景。 世界各地还有不少新奇有趣的新年习俗。在苏格兰，跨年夜被称为霍格莫内节，“踏福进门” 是流传至今的习俗：午夜过后，人们去拜访亲友邻居。第一位登门的访客要带上礼物，寓意带来好运。在西班牙，人们有个习俗：午夜钟声敲响时吃下 12 颗葡萄，一声钟响吃一颗，每一颗葡萄都象征新一年里一个月的好运。部分拉美国家的人们会在跨年夜穿上不同颜色的贴身衣物：红色祈求爱情顺遂，黄色期盼财运亨通。 制定新年决心是广为熟知的传统。人们许下承诺，改掉不好的习惯或者定下个人目标。常见的新年决心包括戒烟、健康饮食、坚持锻炼。不过研究显示，很多新年决心最后都没能实现。设定贴合实际的目标、不要一次性立下太多愿望，会更容易达成。 【词汇积累】 mark v. 标志；纪念 astronomical adj. 天文的 coincide v. 同时发生；相符 equinox n. 春分；秋分 ritual n. 仪式；惯例 spectacular adj. 壮观的；精彩的 stunning adj. 极美的；令人震撼的 custom n. 风俗，习俗 resolution n. 决心；决定 realistic adj. 现实的，务实的 【长难句分析】 1.Sometimes these were simply an opportunity for people to eat, drink and have fun, but in some places the festivities were connected to the land or astronomical events. 分析：本句是由 but 连接的并列句。前一分句主语 these 指代前文 celebrations，不定式 to eat, drink and have fun 作后置定语修饰 opportunity；后一分句为主系表结构，be connected to 意为 “与…… 有关联”。 翻译：有时，庆祝只是大家欢聚吃喝、享受欢乐的契机；而在另一些地方，节庆活动和土地节律、天文现象紧密相关。 2.The first person who visits your house should bring a gift as this will mean good luck. 分析：主从复合句。who visits your house 是定语从句，修饰先行词 the first person；as 引导原因状语从句，解释带礼物的缘由。 翻译：第一位登门的访客要带上礼物，寓意带来好运。 【高考真题链接】 （2024·新高考全国Ⅱ卷·高考真题）Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 1．Which walk takes the shortest time? A．The Natural World. B．Introduction to Hillwalking. C．Moonlight Under the Stars. D．Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 2．What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A．Wear proper clothes. B．Join a walking club. C．Get special permits. D．Bring a survival guide. 3．What do the four walks have in common? A．They involve difficult climbing. B．They are for experienced walkers. C．They share the same start point. D．They are scheduled for the weekend. 【综合实战演练】 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 阅读理解 应用文 279 介绍威斯康星州的四个特色节庆活动 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 570 作者回忆奶奶生前最后一个圣诞节 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 396 林爱华奶奶通过将传统的木偶戏与现代短视频相结合 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 327 介绍中医在海外社交媒体走红 Passage5 阅读理解 说明文 380 介绍生日蛋糕蜡烛习俗的起源与发展 Passage6 阅读理解七选五 说明文 293 介绍越来越多外国人分享国产美妆的使用体验 Passage7 阅读理解七选五 说明文 254 介绍古今不同文化对梦的解读 Passage8 完形填空 记叙文 252 讲述作者在多元文化环境长大 Passage9 完形填空 记叙文 310 讲述作者独特的家庭传统 Passage10 语法填空 说明文 224 介绍为留学生组织的中秋节文化体验活动 Passage 1 （26-27高二上·安徽临泉·阶段考试）In Wisconsin, people love celebrating food, music and culture. They have so much more to offer at fairs and festivals. Now take a look at some of them. Summerfest As one of the world’s largest music festivals, Summerfest is famous for the line-up of over 600 artists across 12 stages in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. With the history dating back to the late 1960s, the festival offers nine days of a wide variety of live performances, Milwaukee’s local cuisine and various family-friendly activities. Wisconsin State Fair Dating back to 1851 and starting from early August, it will last eleven days this year. The vibrant shopping will offer something from fashion to home decorations. The prize-winning exhibits will show you the talent of some young artists. And there will also be events related to agriculture for you to have extra fun. Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival The 71st annual festival is a must-attend event, which started in 1953 as a small-town celebration and is now held in August. The featured food is 80 tons of sweet corn grown in Wisconsin served with savory butter and sprinkled with salt to your liking. Within five days, you can find joy in sweet corn. Warrens Cranberry (越橘) Festival Started in 1973, the food festival was set to raise funds to improve the quality of life in the Warrens community. Known for hundreds of crafts booths (摊位) and farm market booths, it’s a great place for you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of cranberry farming. Dive into the three-day celebration taking place on the last weekend of September in Warrens for some small-town fun! 1．What is a characteristic of Summerfest? A．It provides beautiful home decorations. B．It ranks among the largest food festivals. C．It offers various live music performances. D．It displays excellent works of young artists. 2．Which of the following lasts the longest this year? A．Summerfest. B．Wisconsin State Fair. C．Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival. D．Warrens Cranberry Festival. 3．What do the last two festivals have in common? A．They feature a particular food. B．They include the same booths. C．They take place in the same month. D．They aim to raise funds for farming. Passage 2 （26-27高三下·安徽阜阳·月考）I still remember the last Christmas my grandmother Granny spent with our whole family. It all started in mid-November on a cold windy day, when Granny moved in with us. Back then, I had no idea she was suffering from a serious illness. Perhaps she hid her pain extremely well, or I was just far too excited about the approaching Christmas festival. She spent most of her spare time resting on the brown sofa by the fireplace, staying quiet but seemingly content. One day before December arrived, I wrote a letter to Father Christmas to list all the presents I longed for. Granny’s hands shook slightly, yet she made an effort to help me write the address “Father Christmas, the North Pole” on the envelope. Throughout December, we carried out all kinds of Christmas traditions side by side: we baked sugar biscuits together, stuffed the turkey for the big dinner, and sang Christmas songs nonstop. My favorite carol was Frosty the Snowman, and Granny owned endless patience to sing the funny repeated lines with me over and over again. On Christmas Eve, we worked together to put up a Christmas tree. I hung most of the decorations on its branches while Granny took a seat by the fire, smiling and praising, “That’s the most beautiful tree I’ve ever seen.” Before heading to bed, we left a plate of sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas and hung a wool stocking at the end of my bed. Granny sat beside my bed and sang Christmas tunes softly until I fell asleep. Christmas morning arrived with warm surprises. My stocking was stuffed with tiny toys and sweets, while piles of wrapped presents lay under the Christmas tree. I behaved myself perfectly when we opened all the gifts. Later, Granny pulled me aside and whispered a special gift for me: a music box with a dancing ballet figure inside. “It’s a container for all your little treasures,” she told me gently. That afternoon, Auntie Kath and my cousin David visited us. While the adults prepared Christmas lunch, David and I ran around the garden and rolled a huge snowball to build a snowman. I caught Granny’s eye through the window and shouted for her to join us outside, but she only waved weakly. Our Christmas lunch turned out to be a noisy and joyful celebration. We all wore silly paper party hats, enjoyed roast turkey and potatoes, and finished the meal with traditional Christmas pudding. David put so much pudding in his mouth that he could not utter a single word. Granny laughed so hard that her paper hat slipped right off her head. Only a few weeks after this unforgettable Christmas, Granny passed away. Up to now, I think of her frequently, especially when Christmas draws near. Every year, I take out the music box she gifted me. Inside it, I carefully keep her old paper hat and the letter she once helped me write to Father Christmas. My mum returned that letter to me years later, after I no longer believed in the legend of Father Christmas. When I reflect on what makes Christmas truly magical, it is never fancy gifts or Father Christmas that first come to mind — it is my precious warm memory of Granny. Now I am the person who bakes sugar biscuits each year, and I always shape one biscuit into a G, which stands for Granny. 1．What core impression of Granny does the author convey throughout the Christmas memory? A．Her hidden pain and physical suffering. B．Her endless patience and tender company. C．Her outstanding skills in cooking and decorating. D．Her strict requirements for Christmas customs. 2．The underlined word “content” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______. A．satisfied B．anxious C．lonely D．uneasy 3．What reasonable inference can we draw from the final two paragraphs of the text? A．The author still holds firm belief in Father Christmas nowadays. B．Granny felt deep regret for failing to play snowball outside. C．Granny’s warmth and influence live on through the author’s actions. D．The whole family stopped celebrating Christmas after Granny’s death. 4．Which word pair best describes the overall tone of the whole passage? A．Humorous and carefree. B．Sorrowful and regretful. C．Warm-hearted and reflective. D．Critical and sarcastic. Passage 3 （26-27高三上·江西九江·开学考试）In the coastal village of Dongshan, Fujian Province, a 76-year-old grandmother has become an unlikely internet sensation. Lin Aihua, a retired primary school teacher, spends her afternoons teaching local children the ancient art of puppet (木偶) play — a tradition that has been passed down in her family for five generations. But what sets Lin apart is how she has adapted the craft to the digital age. Three years ago, Lin noticed that her grandchildren were more fascinated by short videos than by her wooden puppets. Rather than lamenting the lost attention span of the younger generation, she decided to meet them where they were. With the help of her grandson, a college student majoring in media studies, Lin began filming short tutorials demonstrating puppet-making techniques and storytelling performances. The videos, rarely more than three minutes long, blend traditional folklore (民间故事) with modern visual effects — a puppet of the Monkey King might appear to leap across the screen, or a legendary heroine might speak in catchy rhymes that resonate with young viewers. The response was overwhelming. Within six months, Lin’s channel had accumulated over two million followers, many of them teenagers and young adults. More importantly, offline interest surged. “Children who first discovered puppets through my videos now come to my workshop,” Lin says with a smile. “They bring their parents, who often grew up watching puppet shows but had almost forgotten about them. It has become a family activity.” Lin’s approach challenges the prevailing narrative that tradition and technology are natural enemies. “Culture is not a museum piece behind glass,” she explains. “It is a living river. If the river is to keep flowing, it must find new channels.” Local authorities have taken notice. The county government has allocated funds to establish a puppet art center, where Lin now trains young apprentices (学徒). Several of her former students have gone on to study at prestigious art colleges, bringing contemporary perspectives to an age-old craft. For Lin, however, the greatest reward is not the fame but the quiet moments — a child's eyes lighting up when their puppet finally moves, or the laughter that fills her courtyard on weekend afternoons. “These are the sounds that matter,” she says. “Tradition only dies when nobody loves it anymore. And around here, love is growing every day.” 1．What was Lin Aihua's initial reaction to her grandchildren's viewing habits? A．She adapted her teaching methods to capture their interest. B．She expressed disappointment but continued traditional teaching. C．She requested her grandson to limit their screen time. D．She sought professional advice on video production. 2．What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A．Celebrating the change in children's interests. B．Expressing regret over children's reduced concentration. C．Denying the existence of a real problem. D．Questioning the value of traditional education. 3．What can be inferred about Lin's videos from paragraph 3? A．They replaced traditional workshops completely. B．They attracted followers mainly from older generations. C．They rekindled intergenerational interest in puppet play. D．They were financed by the local government. 4．Which of the following best summarizes the message of the passage? A．Innovation in preserving cultural heritage can bridge generations. B．Social media is the only way to revive dying traditions. C．Traditional crafts require professional training to survive. D．Younger generations are less interested in cultural heritage. Passage 4 （26-27高一上·安徽亳州·阶段考试）Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. But recently, it has found a new stage: social media. From the well-known gua sha tools to the practice of drinking hot water, TCM-inspired habits are becoming popular in health care around the world. Videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram make TCM practices more amazing and magical than they really are. They show people boiling apples for better digestion, changing iced coffee to hot water, or wearing slippers indoors — small habits like these are described as keys to a longer, healthier life. But what is behind this trend? Unlike Western medicine, which often treats symptoms (症状) one by one, TCM views the body as an interconnected system and focuses on balance within the body. It uses ideas such as qi (vital energy), yin and yang, and the interaction between the body and its environment. The goal is to prevent illness and achieve a harmonious state, rather than simply treating illness. However, the rapid spread of these traditions online raises worries. On social media, complex (复杂的) traditions are often cut into simple daily tips like drinking hot water or avoiding cold foods. When practices that developed over centuries are reduced to quick advice, the deep philosophical and cultural bases behind them can disappear. What remains is a simplified version of a much richer system of knowledge. There are also practical worries. While many people use TCM for relaxation and preventative care, scientists note that some herbal (草药) treatments don’t have enough medical evidence and can even carry risks. The line between a cultural practice and medical advice can easily be unclear online. Despite these debates, the popularity of Chinese wellness reflects a real search for balance in today’s fast-paced world. Whether people are embracing the deep philosophy or simply the beauty of these traditions, it’s clear that TCM has firmly entered the global self-care conversation. 1．How do online platforms describe TCM practices according to the passage? A．As difficult tasks. B．As easy-to-follow health tips. C．As fashionable lifestyle habits. D．As advanced medical treatments. 2．What makes TCM different from Western medicine? A．It depends on the environment. B．It treats one symptom at a time. C．It helps keep the whole body balanced. D．It can cure all kinds of diseases. 3．What worry does the author raise about the spread of TCM on social media? A．Unclear herbal treatments. B．Unnecessary medical cost. C．Losing deeper cultural meaning. D．Paying more attention to quick advice. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe how to use TCM practices. B．To discuss TCM’s rising online popularity. C．To argue TCM is better than Western medicine. D．To warn against online TCM health trends. Passage 5 （25-26高一下·陕西榆林·期末）If you’ve been to a birthday party, you’ve probably seen it: the cake comes out, the candles are lit, the room sings, and the birthday person makes a wish before blowing them out. However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition. The simple act of blowing out birthday candles carries a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece, where people honored Artemis, goddess of the moon, with round honey cakes called “noûton-gonosupahon”. Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. As Greek customs spread, the Romans later absorbed many of these practices, introducing round cakes and candlelit offerings into birthday celebrations as their empire expanded (扩张). By the Middle Ages, Germans developed their own candle tradition through Kinderfest, a traditional festival celebrating children. People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1799 account of his 52nd birthday cake with 50 candles marks one of the earliest documented uses matching modern practice. The 19th century saw the tradition develop quickly. Swiss records from 1881 described cakes with candles representing each year of life — the first clear documentation of today’s celebration. Germans then brought the custom to America, where it gained new meaning: blowing out all candles in one breath ensured wishes would come true. Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. After World War Ⅱ, American consumer culture exported the candle-blowing tradition globally, through tourism, kids’ media, and big brands, from Japan adopting it in the 1950s to Hallmark cards featuring candle imagery. What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. As Nicola reflects, “That single breath blowing out candles still carries shadows of ancient prayers, now transformed into wishes for the future.” 1．What may early Greek candlelight stand for? A．The beauty of natural sunlight. B．The goddess’ existence. C．The power to keep people healthy. D．Symbols of Roman expansion. 2．Why did Germans keep candles burning all day on kids’ birthdays? A．To drive away evil spirits. B．To celebrate a good harvest. C．To record the child’s growth. D．To decorate holiday desserts. 3．Which of the following helped spread the custom globally? A．The detailed Swiss cake records. B．The growing popularity of cartoons. C．Mass production and media influence. D．Mass publication of famous German books. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．Various ancient Greek religious gods. B．Origin and development of cake candles. C．Special practices to remember big days. D．Different birthday celebrations worldwide. Passage 6 （26-27高三上·湖南长沙·月考）From Xiaohongshu to TikTok, a growing number of foreign faces are sharing their stories of discovering C-beauty, or made-in-China beauty. In one such video, a beauty influencer holds up products from a Chinese brand and exclaims, “This has to be one of the craziest brands I’ve ever seen! 1 ” On Xiaohongshu, a French woman shows her shopping from Shanghai in a video before returning home. 2 “I always knew Chinese products were good, but buying them in person made me realize just how incredible the quality is,” she says in Mandarin. For many, the appeal of Chinese beauty brands comes from more than just their attractive packaging and modern design. 3 Mendes, a 28-year-old Brazilian master’s student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has attended almost every product expo (博览会) in Shanghai, testing items from both major and niche domestic brands. She is pleasantly surprised to discover that their quality is as good as that of any renowned overseas brand. “I could see, touch, smell and try various products. Many ingredients have been used traditionally for hundreds of years and are embedded in Chinese culture,” says she. 4 They are listed in ancient medical classics and are now widely used in domestic beauty products. This practice reflects the ancient philosophy of gentle and natural skin care. Today, more and more overseas tourists and foreigners are seeking out Chinese cosmetics (化妆品) shops. What fuels this enthusiasm is the accelerating global expansion of Chinese brands. Overseas consumers’ perception of Chinese beauty is shifting from “Made in China” to “Created in China”. 5 In Shanghai’s Fengxian district, the Oriental Beauty Valley is becoming the factory for China’s cosmetics industry, with AI-powered workshops paving the way for “lights-out factories”. A．But its fancy packaging was not enough to catch my eye. B．This has won the trust of many foreign buyers around the world. C．This change has been driven by years of solid domestic industry. D．After applying the products to my face, I was completely won over. E．The purchases include creams, perfumes, eye shadow and face masks. F．Among these ingredients are Chinese herbs such as ginseng (人参) and green tea. G．The thoughtful and natural integration of traditional Chinese ingredients behind them is equally impressive. Passage 7 （26-27高三上·江苏常州·期中）Since humans first fell asleep, dreams have haunted (萦绕) and fascinated us. At night, images rise uninvited: loved ones long gone, gods who speak in riddles, and journeys to impossible places. 1 They were messages, and visions — a secret language whispered by the universe to the soul. In ancient China, the Rites of Zhou (Zhou Li) described dream interpretation as a means of predicting the future. Dreams were believed to reveal an imbalance of yin and yang, or to signal that harmony had been restored. A dream of flowing water, for example, might stand for the continuity of life. 2 In Chinese philosophy, the most famous passage about dreams comes from Zhuangzi. He once dreamed he was a butterfly. On waking, he asked whether he was a man who had dreamed of being a butterfly or a butterfly now dreaming of being a man. 3 This story captures the Chinese view of dreams as a space where reality and fantasy mix. 4 Neuroscientists link dreams to brain activity, memory, and emotion. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when our most vivid dreams occur, is now seen as vital for learning and emotional balance. Earlier psychologists read dreams very differently: for Freud, dreams fulfilled wishes; for Jung, they carried messages from a shared inner world. Though modernity explains dreams with science, it cannot remove their poetic charm. We are still dreamers, still seekers, still interpreters of the night’s riddles. 5 We walk with gods, with ancestors, with the timeless mysteries of existence. A．This dream has been retold for centuries. B．Today, science casts light on why we dream. C．To the ancients, dreams were never meaningless. D．The butterfly has long stood for freedom and change. E．How dreams are interpreted varies from culture to culture. F．The ancients remind us that even in sleep, we are not alone. G．Likewise, a dream of broken objects could warn of trouble. Passage 8 （25-26高一下·广东广州·期末）I grew up in a cross-cultural environment, befriending artists from around the world. At 25, I chose to 1 in a small coastal town in South China, which I have come to see as my true home — not a place where I feel like a foreigner, but where I can 2 a bridge between cultures. My roots are in Europe, but Eastern ways of behaving have long been 3 into me. I eat white rice every day and my home 4 is affected by various cultures. Every collection in the house carries a 5 : Chinese masks collected by my father taught me to 6 the traditional folk art; a European table has lines whose design naturally 7 the flowers beside it. These objects cross national borders yet achieve a 8 in this space. Since 2025, I have been 9 an old house built in the 1930s in a (n) 10 Eastern and Western style. Once completed, it will 11 parties for creators from art, film, design, and beyond, serving as a 12 for international cultural exchange. This project reminds me of the Sunday gatherings in my childhood, where my parents taught me to see the world through 13 , respect, and modesty. In today’s world, as new ways of communication and understanding are being created, I hope to 14 people through cultural events. Having lived in China for so long, I know that true link comes from in-person experience with one story, one artwork, one 15 moment at a time. 1．A．settle B．travel C．study D．draw 2．A．act as B．head to C．walk through D．watch over 3．A．forced B．integrated C．thrown D．admitted 4．A．location B．size C．age D．decoration 5．A．problem B．story C．secret D．color 6．A．hide B．reject C．appreciate D．copy 7．A．replaces B．waters C．paints D．matches 8．A．contrast B．silence C．harmony D．confusion 9．A．renewing B．destroying C．visiting D．selling 10．A．funny B．advanced C．mixed D．flexible 11．A．avoid B．need C．ignore D．host 12．A．gap B．centre C．market D．wall 13．A．wealth B．diversity C．power D．talent 14．A．join B．teach C．please D．connect 15．A．lonely B．private C．shared D．awkward Passage 9 （26-27高一上·四川·期中）My great-great-grandmother on my dad’s side was a full-blooded Mexican. To 1 our family’s Mexican heritage, we would eat traditional Mexican dishes on Christmas Eve. Both my brother Larry and I eagerly ate everything on the menu except for the pozole (玉米肉汤), which we 2 . Our complaints about pozole would begin in the morning, as soon as mom 3 putting the ingredients in the cooking pot. As the day progressed, Larry would become increasingly 4 at the thought of eating pozole that night. Larry and I even 5 a song to express our hatred of the dish. “Paaa so ley, paa so ley, leave meee alooooney!” When we sat down for Christmas Eve dinner, we were each 6 a bowl of the terrible dish. The deal was that we had to eat at least half of it or there would be some sort of 7 — usually we wouldn’t be allowed to open presents the next morning. My dad would 8 down the pozole and carry on about how good it was and how eating it would make you stronger. Larry and I would pinch (捏住) our noses and eat up the pozole as 9 as we could, and follow it up with big bites of sopapillas (炸蜜糕) to 10 the taste. And with that, the annual McKay Family Christmas Eve Pozole dinner was 11 for another year. Our complaints about Christmas Eve dinner are now a(an) 12 memory that my family still jokes about today. What’s interesting is that even though Larry and I hated pozole, we both remember feeling really 13 of our family’s Christmas tradition as kids. We’d 14 about our “weird” red soup at school, secretly pleased that our holiday was different. 15 , pozole was unpleasant, but it made our family unique. 1．A．share B．prove C．observe D．intend 2．A．hated B．needed C．missed D．expected 3．A．continued B．started C．struggled D．regretted 4．A．uncertain B．unconfident C．unsettled D．unconcerned 5．A．put up with B．came up with C．got used to D．look forward to 6．A．awarded B．promised C．served D．selected 7．A．judgment B．punishment C．disagreement D．amazement 8．A．wolf B．parrot C．fish D．duck 9．A．early B．quietly C．fast D．hard 10．A．acquire B．improve C．exchange D．cover 11．A．prepared B．postponed C．finished D．repeated 12．A．funny B．powerful C．unfamiliar D．impressive 13．A．frightened B．inspired C．proud D．convinced 14．A．aim B．chat C．argue D．describe 15．A．Still B．Once C．Again D．Sure Passage 10 （26-27高一上·湖北十堰·期中）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。 Last month, a Chinese university 1 (organize) a Mid-Autumn Festival cultural experience activity for its international students. The university made careful 2 (arrangement) for the event, inviting exchange students from different countries to explore Chinese culture. Many of them signed up 3 it. On the morning of the festival, the students attended a lecture 4 (give) by a Chinese expert. She introduced the history and traditions of the festival, and the students learned the story of Chang’e. They showed great curiosity about the festival and concentrated on the lecture, listening carefully and 5 (take) notes. The expert also showed them pictures of traditional celebrations. In the afternoon, with the help of Chinese volunteers, they learned how to make moon-cakes for 6 first time. They mixed flour and filled the moon-cakes with sweet bean paste. Some were not beautiful, but they tasted good. Everyone was happy with their work.    In the evening, the students got together on the campus 7 (admire) the bright moon. They enjoyed 8 (they) very much, singing songs and sharing stories. They also exchanged gifts and took photos together. The activity left a deep 9 (impress) on everyone. The students said that culture is a bridge 10 connects people from different countries. At the end of the activity, many of them said they looked forward to more cultural activities like this. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ ( 1 / 29 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Festivals and customs 节日与习俗 单元阅读精练 On the night of 31 December and the morning of 1 January, people in many countries all over the world will celebrate the beginning of a new year. How will they celebrate and how did this tradition begin? There have been celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year for thousands of years. Sometimes these were simply an opportunity for people to eat, drink and have fun, but in some places the festivities were connected to the land or astronomical events. For example, in Egypt the beginning of the year coincided with when the River Nile flooded, and this normally happened when the star Sirius rose. The Persians and Phoenicians started their new year at the spring equinox. The city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia was where the first New Year's celebrations were recorded about 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians held their celebrations on the first new moon after the spring equinox and called this festival Akitu. Barley was cut in Mesopotamia in the spring, and during Akitu there was a different ritual on each of the 11 days that the celebration lasted. Statues of the gods were carried through the streets of the city, and in this way the Babylonians believed that their world had been cleaned to prepare for the new year and a new spring. In many cities all over the world, spectacular fireworks displays take place as soon as the clock passes midnight on 31 December. Sydney in Australia hosts one of the earliest celebrations because New Year arrives there before most other major international cities. The display takes place in Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge making it a stunning setting. There are a number of strange and interesting New Year's traditions around the world. In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay and “first footing” remains a popular custom with people visiting friends' and neighbours' houses just after midnight. The first person who visits your house should bring a gift as this will mean good luck. In Spain, it is the custom to eat 12 grapes as the bells sound for midnight on 31 December. One grape is eaten at each sound of the bell and each grape is supposed to bring good luck for each month of the year ahead. In some Latin American countries, people wear special underwear of different colours on New Year's Eve. Red is supposed to be good for bringing love in the new year, while yellow is supposed to bring money. The tradition of making New Year's resolutions is widely known. This tradition involves a person making a commitment to change an unwanted habit or setting a personal objective. Typical resolutions might be to give up smoking, eat healthier food or do more exercise. However, research suggests that many New Year's resolutions fail. Being realistic about the objectives you set and not making too many resolutions might help you to achieve success. 【译文欣赏】 12 月 31 日夜晚至 1 月 1 日清晨，世界上许多国家的人们都会庆祝新年的到来。他们会以怎样的方式庆祝？这项传统又起源于何处？ 数千年来，人们一直举办仪式迎接新年。有时，庆祝只是大家欢聚吃喝、享受欢乐的契机；而在另一些地方，节庆活动和土地节律、天文现象紧密相关。例如古埃及，新年恰逢尼罗河泛滥之时，而这通常会在天狼星升起时发生。波斯人和腓尼基人则在春分开启新的一年。 大约 4000 年前，有史料记载的第一场新年庆典出现在美索不达米亚平原的巴比伦城。巴比伦人在春分后的第一个新月日举办庆典，称之为阿基图节。美索不达米亚的春天是大麦收割季，阿基图节一共持续 11 天，每一天都有不同的仪式。人们抬着神像穿行街市，巴比伦人相信，以此可以涤净世间，迎接新年与新春。 在全球众多城市，时钟跨过 12 月 31 日午夜的一刻，绚烂的烟花表演就会上演。澳大利亚悉尼是最早迎来新年的大都市之一，烟花秀在悉尼港上演，歌剧院与海港大桥构成绝美背景。 世界各地还有不少新奇有趣的新年习俗。在苏格兰，跨年夜被称为霍格莫内节，“踏福进门” 是流传至今的习俗：午夜过后，人们去拜访亲友邻居。第一位登门的访客要带上礼物，寓意带来好运。在西班牙，人们有个习俗：午夜钟声敲响时吃下 12 颗葡萄，一声钟响吃一颗，每一颗葡萄都象征新一年里一个月的好运。部分拉美国家的人们会在跨年夜穿上不同颜色的贴身衣物：红色祈求爱情顺遂，黄色期盼财运亨通。 制定新年决心是广为熟知的传统。人们许下承诺，改掉不好的习惯或者定下个人目标。常见的新年决心包括戒烟、健康饮食、坚持锻炼。不过研究显示，很多新年决心最后都没能实现。设定贴合实际的目标、不要一次性立下太多愿望，会更容易达成。 【词汇积累】 mark v. 标志；纪念 astronomical adj. 天文的 coincide v. 同时发生；相符 equinox n. 春分；秋分 ritual n. 仪式；惯例 spectacular adj. 壮观的；精彩的 stunning adj. 极美的；令人震撼的 custom n. 风俗，习俗 resolution n. 决心；决定 realistic adj. 现实的，务实的 【长难句分析】 1.Sometimes these were simply an opportunity for people to eat, drink and have fun, but in some places the festivities were connected to the land or astronomical events. 分析：本句是由 but 连接的并列句。前一分句主语 these 指代前文 celebrations，不定式 to eat, drink and have fun 作后置定语修饰 opportunity；后一分句为主系表结构，be connected to 意为 “与…… 有关联”。 翻译：有时，庆祝只是大家欢聚吃喝、享受欢乐的契机；而在另一些地方，节庆活动和土地节律、天文现象紧密相关。 2.The first person who visits your house should bring a gift as this will mean good luck. 分析：主从复合句。who visits your house 是定语从句，修饰先行词 the first person；as 引导原因状语从句，解释带礼物的缘由。 翻译：第一位登门的访客要带上礼物，寓意带来好运。 【高考真题链接】 （2024·新高考全国Ⅱ卷·高考真题）Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 1．Which walk takes the shortest time? A．The Natural World. B．Introduction to Hillwalking. C．Moonlight Under the Stars. D．Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 2．What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A．Wear proper clothes. B．Join a walking club. C．Get special permits. D．Bring a survival guide. 3．What do the four walks have in common? A．They involve difficult climbing. B．They are for experienced walkers. C．They share the same start point. D．They are scheduled for the weekend. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了参加卡洛秋季徒步节的几种步行方案，及其日期、起点和步行时间等相关细节。 【详解】1．细节理解题。通读全文，根据文章所给出的四种方案中的“Walk Duration (步行时间)”部分比较可知，“Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest (步行4——基尔布兰尼什森林摄影步行)”的步行时间是1.5小时，用时最短。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars (步行3——星光下的月光)”部分中的“Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.(穿着不当的人将被拒绝参加)”可知，第三种步行方案的参与者需要穿合适的衣服。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据四种步行方案中的“Date and Time (日期和时间)”部分比较可知，这四种方案都被安排在周末。故选D项。 ( 1 ． With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. 抓标志： 介词 With 判类型： 介词短语作 伴随 状语 试翻译： 在环保主义者Éanna Lamhna的带领下，这条徒步路线有望成为一场增长见闻的旅程。 2 ． Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. 抓标志： 关系代词 who 判类型： 主句 + who引导的定语从句 试翻译： 着装不合要求的人将被拒绝参与本次活动。 ) ( ①habitat n. 栖息地 ②insight n. 了解，洞悉 ③essential adj. 必不可少的 ④permission n. 许可 ⑤participate v. 参加，参与 ⑥principle n. 原则，准则 ) 【综合实战演练】 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 阅读理解 应用文 279 介绍威斯康星州的四个特色节庆活动 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 570 作者回忆奶奶生前最后一个圣诞节 Passage3 阅读理解 记叙文 396 林爱华奶奶通过将传统的木偶戏与现代短视频相结合 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 327 介绍中医在海外社交媒体走红 Passage5 阅读理解 说明文 380 介绍生日蛋糕蜡烛习俗的起源与发展 Passage6 阅读理解七选五 说明文 293 介绍越来越多外国人分享国产美妆的使用体验 Passage7 阅读理解七选五 说明文 254 介绍古今不同文化对梦的解读 Passage8 完形填空 记叙文 252 讲述作者在多元文化环境长大 Passage9 完形填空 记叙文 310 讲述作者独特的家庭传统 Passage10 语法填空 说明文 224 介绍为留学生组织的中秋节文化体验活动 Passage 1 （26-27高二上·安徽临泉·阶段考试）In Wisconsin, people love celebrating food, music and culture. They have so much more to offer at fairs and festivals. Now take a look at some of them. Summerfest As one of the world’s largest music festivals, Summerfest is famous for the line-up of over 600 artists across 12 stages in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. With the history dating back to the late 1960s, the festival offers nine days of a wide variety of live performances, Milwaukee’s local cuisine and various family-friendly activities. Wisconsin State Fair Dating back to 1851 and starting from early August, it will last eleven days this year. The vibrant shopping will offer something from fashion to home decorations. The prize-winning exhibits will show you the talent of some young artists. And there will also be events related to agriculture for you to have extra fun. Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival The 71st annual festival is a must-attend event, which started in 1953 as a small-town celebration and is now held in August. The featured food is 80 tons of sweet corn grown in Wisconsin served with savory butter and sprinkled with salt to your liking. Within five days, you can find joy in sweet corn. Warrens Cranberry (越橘) Festival Started in 1973, the food festival was set to raise funds to improve the quality of life in the Warrens community. Known for hundreds of crafts booths (摊位) and farm market booths, it’s a great place for you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of cranberry farming. Dive into the three-day celebration taking place on the last weekend of September in Warrens for some small-town fun! 1．What is a characteristic of Summerfest? A．It provides beautiful home decorations. B．It ranks among the largest food festivals. C．It offers various live music performances. D．It displays excellent works of young artists. 2．Which of the following lasts the longest this year? A．Summerfest. B．Wisconsin State Fair. C．Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival. D．Warrens Cranberry Festival. 3．What do the last two festivals have in common? A．They feature a particular food. B．They include the same booths. C．They take place in the same month. D．They aim to raise funds for farming. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【导语】文章主要介绍了威斯康星州的四个特色节庆活动，包括音乐节、州博览会、甜玉米节和越橘节。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据Summerfest部分中“With the history dating back to the late 1960s, the festival offers nine days of a wide variety of live performances, Milwaukee’s local cuisine and various family-friendly activities.(其历史可追溯到20世纪60年代末，这个音乐节提供为期九天的各种现场表演、密尔沃基本地美食和各种适合家庭的活动。)”可知，Summerfest的特点是提供各种现场音乐表演。 2．细节理解题。根据Summerfest部分中“the festival offers nine days(音乐节持续九天)”、Wisconsin State Fair部分中“it will last eleven days this year(今年将持续十一天)”、Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival部分中“Within five days(在五天之内)”以及Warrens Cranberry (越橘) Festival部分中“Dive into the three-day celebration(投入为期三天的庆祝活动)”可知，Wisconsin State Fair持续时间最长。 3．细节理解题。根据Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival部分中“The featured food is 80 tons of sweet corn grown in Wisconsin served with savory butter and sprinkled with salt to your liking.(特色食物是80吨在威斯康星州种植的甜玉米，配以美味的黄油，并根据口味撒上盐。)”以及Warrens Cranberry (越橘) Festival部分中“Known for hundreds of crafts booths (摊位) and farm market booths, it’s a great place for you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of cranberry farming.(以数百个手工艺品摊位和农贸市场摊位而闻名，这里是让你沉浸在越橘种植丰富文化和历史中的好地方。)”可知，这两个节日的共同点是都以特色食物为亮点。 Passage 2 （26-27高三下·安徽阜阳·月考）I still remember the last Christmas my grandmother Granny spent with our whole family. It all started in mid-November on a cold windy day, when Granny moved in with us. Back then, I had no idea she was suffering from a serious illness. Perhaps she hid her pain extremely well, or I was just far too excited about the approaching Christmas festival. She spent most of her spare time resting on the brown sofa by the fireplace, staying quiet but seemingly content. One day before December arrived, I wrote a letter to Father Christmas to list all the presents I longed for. Granny’s hands shook slightly, yet she made an effort to help me write the address “Father Christmas, the North Pole” on the envelope. Throughout December, we carried out all kinds of Christmas traditions side by side: we baked sugar biscuits together, stuffed the turkey for the big dinner, and sang Christmas songs nonstop. My favorite carol was Frosty the Snowman, and Granny owned endless patience to sing the funny repeated lines with me over and over again. On Christmas Eve, we worked together to put up a Christmas tree. I hung most of the decorations on its branches while Granny took a seat by the fire, smiling and praising, “That’s the most beautiful tree I’ve ever seen.” Before heading to bed, we left a plate of sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas and hung a wool stocking at the end of my bed. Granny sat beside my bed and sang Christmas tunes softly until I fell asleep. Christmas morning arrived with warm surprises. My stocking was stuffed with tiny toys and sweets, while piles of wrapped presents lay under the Christmas tree. I behaved myself perfectly when we opened all the gifts. Later, Granny pulled me aside and whispered a special gift for me: a music box with a dancing ballet figure inside. “It’s a container for all your little treasures,” she told me gently. That afternoon, Auntie Kath and my cousin David visited us. While the adults prepared Christmas lunch, David and I ran around the garden and rolled a huge snowball to build a snowman. I caught Granny’s eye through the window and shouted for her to join us outside, but she only waved weakly. Our Christmas lunch turned out to be a noisy and joyful celebration. We all wore silly paper party hats, enjoyed roast turkey and potatoes, and finished the meal with traditional Christmas pudding. David put so much pudding in his mouth that he could not utter a single word. Granny laughed so hard that her paper hat slipped right off her head. Only a few weeks after this unforgettable Christmas, Granny passed away. Up to now, I think of her frequently, especially when Christmas draws near. Every year, I take out the music box she gifted me. Inside it, I carefully keep her old paper hat and the letter she once helped me write to Father Christmas. My mum returned that letter to me years later, after I no longer believed in the legend of Father Christmas. When I reflect on what makes Christmas truly magical, it is never fancy gifts or Father Christmas that first come to mind — it is my precious warm memory of Granny. Now I am the person who bakes sugar biscuits each year, and I always shape one biscuit into a G, which stands for Granny. 1．What core impression of Granny does the author convey throughout the Christmas memory? A．Her hidden pain and physical suffering. B．Her endless patience and tender company. C．Her outstanding skills in cooking and decorating. D．Her strict requirements for Christmas customs. 2．The underlined word “content” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______. A．satisfied B．anxious C．lonely D．uneasy 3．What reasonable inference can we draw from the final two paragraphs of the text? A．The author still holds firm belief in Father Christmas nowadays. B．Granny felt deep regret for failing to play snowball outside. C．Granny’s warmth and influence live on through the author’s actions. D．The whole family stopped celebrating Christmas after Granny’s death. 4．Which word pair best describes the overall tone of the whole passage? A．Humorous and carefree. B．Sorrowful and regretful. C．Warm-hearted and reflective. D．Critical and sarcastic. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】文章讲述了作者回忆奶奶生前最后一个圣诞节，奶奶耐心陪伴她体验各类圣诞活动，送给她音乐盒。奶奶离世后，作者每年延续圣诞习俗，珍藏遗物。作者感悟圣诞真正的魔力，是和奶奶之间温暖珍贵的回忆。 【详解】1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Throughout December, we carried out all kinds of Christmas traditions side by side: we baked sugar biscuits together, stuffed the turkey for the big dinner, and sang Christmas songs nonstop. My favorite carol was Frosty the Snowman, and Granny owned endless patience to sing the funny repeated lines with me over and over again.(整个十二月，我们一起做各式各样的圣诞传统活动：一起烤糖饼干、为大餐填火鸡、不停地唱圣诞歌。我最喜欢的颂歌是《雪人弗罗斯蒂》，奶奶拥有无尽的耐心，一遍又一遍陪我唱那些有趣的重复歌词)”以及后文奶奶陪伴作者、赠送音乐盒等细节可知，作者想要传递奶奶无尽的耐心与温柔的陪伴。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“She spent most of her spare time resting on the brown sofa by the fireplace, staying quiet but seemingly content.(她大部分空闲时间都靠在壁炉旁的棕色沙发上休息，安安静静，但看起来content)”可知，大部分空闲时间都靠在壁炉旁的棕色沙发上休息，说明安静和满足。content意为“满足的”，与satisfied意思相同。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“We all wore silly paper party hats, enjoyed roast turkey and potatoes, and finished the meal with traditional Christmas pudding. David put so much pudding in his mouth that he could not utter a single word. Granny laughed so hard that her paper hat slipped right off her head.(我们都戴上了滑稽的纸制派对帽，品尝了烤火鸡和土豆，最后用传统的圣诞布丁结束了晚餐。大卫把布丁塞得太多，以至于说不出一个字。奶奶笑得如此厉害，她的纸帽子直接从头上滑了下来)”和最后一段“Only a few weeks after this unforgettable Christmas, Granny passed away. Up to now, I think of her frequently, especially when Christmas draws near. Every year, I take out the music box she gifted me. Inside it, I carefully keep her old paper hat and the letter she once helped me write to Father Christmas. My mum returned that letter to me years later, after I no longer believed in the legend of Father Christmas. When I reflect on what makes Christmas truly magical, it is never fancy gifts or Father Christmas that first come to mind—it is my precious warm memory of Granny.(这个难忘的圣诞节过去仅仅几周后，奶奶就离开了人世。直到现在，我常常想起她，尤其是在圣诞节临近的时候。每年，我都会拿出她送给我的那个音乐盒。我在盒内小心珍藏着她那顶旧纸帽子，还有那封她曾经帮我写给圣诞老人的信。在我不再相信圣诞老人的传说多年之后，妈妈把那封信还给了我。当我回想是什么让圣诞节拥有真正魔力时，浮现在脑海里的从来不是华丽的礼物或是圣诞老人——而是关于奶奶那段珍贵温暖的回忆)”可知，奶奶的温暖与影响通过作者的行动延续下去。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“Christmas morning arrived with warm surprises. My stocking was stuffed with tiny toys and sweets, while piles of wrapped presents lay under the Christmas tree. I behaved myself perfectly when we opened all the gifts. Later, Granny pulled me aside and whispered a special gift for me: a music box with a dancing ballet figure inside.(圣诞节的早晨带来了温暖的惊喜。我的袜子里塞满了小玩具和糖果，而圣诞树下堆满了精心包装的礼物。我们打开所有礼物时，我表现得非常乖巧。后来，奶奶把我拉到一旁，低声告诉我一个特别的礼物：一个装着跳舞芭蕾舞者的音乐盒)”和最后一段“When I reflect on what makes Christmas truly magical, it is never fancy gifts or Father Christmas that first come to mind—it is my precious warm memory of Granny.(当我回想是什么让圣诞节拥有真正魔力时，浮现在脑海里的从来不是华丽的礼物或是圣诞老人——而是关于奶奶那段珍贵温暖的回忆)”以及全文回忆奶奶相伴的圣诞往事，文字温暖，结尾反思圣诞节真正的魔力。即文章的语气是温和而富有深思的。 Passage 3 （26-27高三上·江西九江·开学考试）In the coastal village of Dongshan, Fujian Province, a 76-year-old grandmother has become an unlikely internet sensation. Lin Aihua, a retired primary school teacher, spends her afternoons teaching local children the ancient art of puppet (木偶) play — a tradition that has been passed down in her family for five generations. But what sets Lin apart is how she has adapted the craft to the digital age. Three years ago, Lin noticed that her grandchildren were more fascinated by short videos than by her wooden puppets. Rather than lamenting the lost attention span of the younger generation, she decided to meet them where they were. With the help of her grandson, a college student majoring in media studies, Lin began filming short tutorials demonstrating puppet-making techniques and storytelling performances. The videos, rarely more than three minutes long, blend traditional folklore (民间故事) with modern visual effects — a puppet of the Monkey King might appear to leap across the screen, or a legendary heroine might speak in catchy rhymes that resonate with young viewers. The response was overwhelming. Within six months, Lin’s channel had accumulated over two million followers, many of them teenagers and young adults. More importantly, offline interest surged. “Children who first discovered puppets through my videos now come to my workshop,” Lin says with a smile. “They bring their parents, who often grew up watching puppet shows but had almost forgotten about them. It has become a family activity.” Lin’s approach challenges the prevailing narrative that tradition and technology are natural enemies. “Culture is not a museum piece behind glass,” she explains. “It is a living river. If the river is to keep flowing, it must find new channels.” Local authorities have taken notice. The county government has allocated funds to establish a puppet art center, where Lin now trains young apprentices (学徒). Several of her former students have gone on to study at prestigious art colleges, bringing contemporary perspectives to an age-old craft. For Lin, however, the greatest reward is not the fame but the quiet moments — a child's eyes lighting up when their puppet finally moves, or the laughter that fills her courtyard on weekend afternoons. “These are the sounds that matter,” she says. “Tradition only dies when nobody loves it anymore. And around here, love is growing every day.” 1．What was Lin Aihua's initial reaction to her grandchildren's viewing habits? A．She adapted her teaching methods to capture their interest. B．She expressed disappointment but continued traditional teaching. C．She requested her grandson to limit their screen time. D．She sought professional advice on video production. 2．What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A．Celebrating the change in children's interests. B．Expressing regret over children's reduced concentration. C．Denying the existence of a real problem. D．Questioning the value of traditional education. 3．What can be inferred about Lin's videos from paragraph 3? A．They replaced traditional workshops completely. B．They attracted followers mainly from older generations. C．They rekindled intergenerational interest in puppet play. D．They were financed by the local government. 4．Which of the following best summarizes the message of the passage? A．Innovation in preserving cultural heritage can bridge generations. B．Social media is the only way to revive dying traditions. C．Traditional crafts require professional training to survive. D．Younger generations are less interested in cultural heritage. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了76岁的林爱华奶奶通过将传统的木偶戏与现代短视频相结合，不仅在网上吸引了大量年轻粉丝，还带动了线下家庭参与的热潮，成功让古老的传统文化焕发新生。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Rather than lamenting the lost attention span of the younger generation, she decided to meet them where they were.(她没有对孩子们注意力下降表达遗憾，而是决定迎合他们的喜好)”以及随后她开始制作短视频的举动可知，她改变了自己的教学方式来吸引孩子们的兴趣。 2．词句猜测题。划线短语所在句意为“Rather than lamenting the lost attention span of the younger generation, she decided to meet them where they were.(与其______年轻一代失去的注意力，她决定迎合他们的喜好。)”结合上文“Three years ago, Lin noticed that her grandchildren were more fascinated by short videos than by her wooden puppets. (三年前，林奶奶注意到，孙辈们对短视频的兴趣远超她的木制木偶。)”提到孩子们更迷恋短视频而不是木偶，可知老一辈通常会对年轻人注意力不集中（沉迷短视频）感到惋惜或抱怨。lament意为“哀叹、惋惜”，因此该短语最接近的意思是“对孩子们注意力下降表达遗憾（Expressing regret over children's reduced concentration）”。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段““Children who first discovered puppets through my videos now come to my workshop,” Lin says with a smile. “They bring their parents, who often grew up watching puppet shows but had almost forgotten about them. It has become a family activity.”(“那些最早通过我的视频了解木偶的孩子，现在会来到我的工作室，” 林笑着说道，“他们还会带上父母。这些父母小时候常常看木偶戏，却几乎已经把它遗忘了。木偶观赏就这样成了一项家庭活动。”)”可推知，她的视频重新点燃了不同世代（孩子和父母）对木偶戏的兴趣。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了76岁的林爱华奶奶通过将传统的木偶戏与现代短视频相结合，不仅在网上吸引了大量年轻粉丝，还带动了线下家庭参与的热潮，成功让古老的传统文化焕发新生。因此，A项“保护文化遗产的创新可以连接不同世代”最能概括文章主旨。 Passage 4 （26-27高一上·安徽亳州·阶段考试）Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. But recently, it has found a new stage: social media. From the well-known gua sha tools to the practice of drinking hot water, TCM-inspired habits are becoming popular in health care around the world. Videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram make TCM practices more amazing and magical than they really are. They show people boiling apples for better digestion, changing iced coffee to hot water, or wearing slippers indoors — small habits like these are described as keys to a longer, healthier life. But what is behind this trend? Unlike Western medicine, which often treats symptoms (症状) one by one, TCM views the body as an interconnected system and focuses on balance within the body. It uses ideas such as qi (vital energy), yin and yang, and the interaction between the body and its environment. The goal is to prevent illness and achieve a harmonious state, rather than simply treating illness. However, the rapid spread of these traditions online raises worries. On social media, complex (复杂的) traditions are often cut into simple daily tips like drinking hot water or avoiding cold foods. When practices that developed over centuries are reduced to quick advice, the deep philosophical and cultural bases behind them can disappear. What remains is a simplified version of a much richer system of knowledge. There are also practical worries. While many people use TCM for relaxation and preventative care, scientists note that some herbal (草药) treatments don’t have enough medical evidence and can even carry risks. The line between a cultural practice and medical advice can easily be unclear online. Despite these debates, the popularity of Chinese wellness reflects a real search for balance in today’s fast-paced world. Whether people are embracing the deep philosophy or simply the beauty of these traditions, it’s clear that TCM has firmly entered the global self-care conversation. 1．How do online platforms describe TCM practices according to the passage? A．As difficult tasks. B．As easy-to-follow health tips. C．As fashionable lifestyle habits. D．As advanced medical treatments. 2．What makes TCM different from Western medicine? A．It depends on the environment. B．It treats one symptom at a time. C．It helps keep the whole body balanced. D．It can cure all kinds of diseases. 3．What worry does the author raise about the spread of TCM on social media? A．Unclear herbal treatments. B．Unnecessary medical cost. C．Losing deeper cultural meaning. D．Paying more attention to quick advice. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe how to use TCM practices. B．To discuss TCM’s rising online popularity. C．To argue TCM is better than Western medicine. D．To warn against online TCM health trends. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】文章主要讲述中医在海外社交媒体走红，同时探讨该热潮背后存在的一些隐患与争议。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram make TCM practices more amazing and magical than they really are. They show people boiling apples for better digestion, changing iced coffee to hot water, or wearing slippers indoors — small habits like these are described as keys to a longer, healthier life.(在TikTok和Instagram这类平台上的视频把中医疗法渲染得比实际更加奇妙神奇。视频展示人们煮苹果促进消化、把冰咖啡换成热水或是在室内穿拖鞋 —— 这类小习惯被称作长寿健康的秘诀。)”以及第四段中“On social media, complex (复杂的) traditions are often cut into simple daily tips like drinking hot water or avoiding cold foods.(在社交媒体上，复杂的传统常常被简化成喝热水、不吃寒凉食物这类简单日常小贴士。)”可知，网络平台把中医相关做法描述成容易执行的健康小贴士。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unlike Western medicine, which often treats symptoms (症状) one by one, TCM views the body as an interconnected system and focuses on balance within the body.(西医通常逐个治疗症状，与之不同，中医把人体看作相互联系的整体，注重体内的平衡。)”可知，中医和西医的区别在于中医帮助维持全身的平衡。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“When practices that developed over centuries are reduced to quick advice, the deep philosophical and cultural bases behind them can disappear.(历经数百年形成的疗法被简化成速成建议时，其背后深厚的哲学与文化根基就可能消失。)”可知，作者担忧中医深层的文化内涵会流失。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. But recently, it has found a new stage: social media.(中医已有数千年历史。但最近，它找到了新舞台：社交媒体。)”可知，文章介绍中医在网络走红的现象、理念优势，同时提出相关担忧。本文旨在探讨中医在网络走红这一现象。 Passage 5 （25-26高一下·陕西榆林·期末）If you’ve been to a birthday party, you’ve probably seen it: the cake comes out, the candles are lit, the room sings, and the birthday person makes a wish before blowing them out. However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition. The simple act of blowing out birthday candles carries a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece, where people honored Artemis, goddess of the moon, with round honey cakes called “noûton-gonosupahon”. Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. As Greek customs spread, the Romans later absorbed many of these practices, introducing round cakes and candlelit offerings into birthday celebrations as their empire expanded (扩张). By the Middle Ages, Germans developed their own candle tradition through Kinderfest, a traditional festival celebrating children. People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1799 account of his 52nd birthday cake with 50 candles marks one of the earliest documented uses matching modern practice. The 19th century saw the tradition develop quickly. Swiss records from 1881 described cakes with candles representing each year of life — the first clear documentation of today’s celebration. Germans then brought the custom to America, where it gained new meaning: blowing out all candles in one breath ensured wishes would come true. Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. After World War Ⅱ, American consumer culture exported the candle-blowing tradition globally, through tourism, kids’ media, and big brands, from Japan adopting it in the 1950s to Hallmark cards featuring candle imagery. What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. As Nicola reflects, “That single breath blowing out candles still carries shadows of ancient prayers, now transformed into wishes for the future.” 1．What may early Greek candlelight stand for? A．The beauty of natural sunlight. B．The goddess’ existence. C．The power to keep people healthy. D．Symbols of Roman expansion. 2．Why did Germans keep candles burning all day on kids’ birthdays? A．To drive away evil spirits. B．To celebrate a good harvest. C．To record the child’s growth. D．To decorate holiday desserts. 3．Which of the following helped spread the custom globally? A．The detailed Swiss cake records. B．The growing popularity of cartoons. C．Mass production and media influence. D．Mass publication of famous German books. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．Various ancient Greek religious gods. B．Origin and development of cake candles. C．Special practices to remember big days. D．Different birthday celebrations worldwide. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】文章追溯了生日蛋糕蜡烛习俗的起源与发展：从古希腊用烛光代表女神存在，到中世纪德国用蜡烛驱邪，再到近代通过工业生产和媒体传播成为全球性传统，最终演变为现代生日许愿的仪式。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的““Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. (尼古拉指出：“火焰象征着印欧文化中诸神的存在。”)”可知，早期的烛光代表着神（女神）的存在。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. (当时的人们相信，孩子在生日当天容易受到恶灵伤害。因此，人们会将蜡烛点燃一整天，直到晚餐时分，认为蜡烛的烟雾具有保护作用，并能将孩子的愿望带往天堂。)”可知，德国人让蜡烛燃烧一整天是为了保护孩子免受恶灵伤害（驱赶恶灵）。 3．细节理解题。 根据文章第五段首句“Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. (大规模生产和媒体宣传使这一传统传遍了全世界。)”可知，是大规模生产和媒体的影响帮助这一习俗在全球传播。 4．主旨大意题。 纵观全文，文章第一段引出生日吹蜡烛的传统，第二段至第五段按时间顺序（古希腊、中世纪德国、19世纪、20世纪及二战后）详细介绍了这一传统的起源、演变以及如何传播到全球的过程。因此，文章主要讲述的是生日蛋糕蜡烛传统的起源与发展。 Passage 6 （26-27高三上·湖南长沙·月考）From Xiaohongshu to TikTok, a growing number of foreign faces are sharing their stories of discovering C-beauty, or made-in-China beauty. In one such video, a beauty influencer holds up products from a Chinese brand and exclaims, “This has to be one of the craziest brands I’ve ever seen! 1 ” On Xiaohongshu, a French woman shows her shopping from Shanghai in a video before returning home. 2 “I always knew Chinese products were good, but buying them in person made me realize just how incredible the quality is,” she says in Mandarin. For many, the appeal of Chinese beauty brands comes from more than just their attractive packaging and modern design. 3 Mendes, a 28-year-old Brazilian master’s student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has attended almost every product expo (博览会) in Shanghai, testing items from both major and niche domestic brands. She is pleasantly surprised to discover that their quality is as good as that of any renowned overseas brand. “I could see, touch, smell and try various products. Many ingredients have been used traditionally for hundreds of years and are embedded in Chinese culture,” says she. 4 They are listed in ancient medical classics and are now widely used in domestic beauty products. This practice reflects the ancient philosophy of gentle and natural skin care. Today, more and more overseas tourists and foreigners are seeking out Chinese cosmetics (化妆品) shops. What fuels this enthusiasm is the accelerating global expansion of Chinese brands. Overseas consumers’ perception of Chinese beauty is shifting from “Made in China” to “Created in China”. 5 In Shanghai’s Fengxian district, the Oriental Beauty Valley is becoming the factory for China’s cosmetics industry, with AI-powered workshops paving the way for “lights-out factories”. A．But its fancy packaging was not enough to catch my eye. B．This has won the trust of many foreign buyers around the world. C．This change has been driven by years of solid domestic industry. D．After applying the products to my face, I was completely won over. E．The purchases include creams, perfumes, eye shadow and face masks. F．Among these ingredients are Chinese herbs such as ginseng (人参) and green tea. G．The thoughtful and natural integration of traditional Chinese ingredients behind them is equally impressive. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．G 4．F 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍越来越多外国人分享国产美妆的使用体验，国货美妆凭借传统原料优势吸引海外消费者，中国美妆正从“中国制造”向“中国创造”转型。 【详解】1．上文“In one such video, a beauty influencer holds up products from a Chinese brand and exclaims, “This has to be one of the craziest brands I’ve ever seen! (在其中一条这样的视频里，一位美妆博主举着一个中国品牌的产品惊呼：“这一定是我见过最惊艳的品牌之一！”)”介绍博主赞叹国货美妆，D选项“After applying the products to my face, I was completely won over.(把产品上脸试用之后，我彻底被折服了)”承接博主的赞叹，延续视频里的评价，符合语境。 2．上文“On Xiaohongshu, a French woman shows her shopping from Shanghai in a video before returning home. (在小红书上，一位法国女士在回国前用视频展示她在上海的购物收获)”提到法国女士展示购物成果，E选项“The purchases include creams, perfumes, eye shadow and face masks.(她买的东西包括面霜、香水、眼影和面膜)”具体介绍她买到的商品，承接上文，符合语境。 3．上文“For many, the appeal of Chinese beauty brands comes from more than just their attractive packaging and modern design. (对很多人来说，中国美妆品牌的吸引力不仅仅来自精致的包装和现代的设计)”说明吸引力不止包装设计，G选项“The thoughtful and natural integration of traditional Chinese ingredients behind them is equally impressive.(其背后巧妙、自然融合的中式传统原料同样令人赞叹)”引出另一吸引人的点，承接上文，符合语境。 4．下文“They are listed in ancient medical classics and are now widely used in domestic beauty products. (它们记载于古代医学典籍之中，如今被广泛应用于国产美妆产品)”中的They指代原料，F选项“Among these ingredients are Chinese herbs such as ginseng (人参) and green tea.(这些原料中包含人参、绿茶等中草药)”引出中草药原料，和下文呼应，符合语境。 5．上文“Overseas consumers’ perception of Chinese beauty is shifting from “Made in China” to “Created in China”. (海外消费者对中国美妆的认知正从“中国制造”转向“中国创造”)”提到认知转变，下文“In Shanghai’s Fengxian district, the Oriental Beauty Valley is becoming the factory for China’s cosmetics industry, with AI-powered workshops paving the way for “lights-out factories”. (在上海奉贤区，东方美谷正成为中国美妆产业基地，人工智能车间为“黑灯工厂”铺平道路)”介绍国内产业实力，C选项“This change has been driven by years of solid domestic industry.(这种转变是多年扎实的国内产业推动的)”承上启下，衔接认知转变与产业支撑，符合语境。 Passage 7 （26-27高三上·江苏常州·期中）Since humans first fell asleep, dreams have haunted (萦绕) and fascinated us. At night, images rise uninvited: loved ones long gone, gods who speak in riddles, and journeys to impossible places. 1 They were messages, and visions — a secret language whispered by the universe to the soul. In ancient China, the Rites of Zhou (Zhou Li) described dream interpretation as a means of predicting the future. Dreams were believed to reveal an imbalance of yin and yang, or to signal that harmony had been restored. A dream of flowing water, for example, might stand for the continuity of life. 2 In Chinese philosophy, the most famous passage about dreams comes from Zhuangzi. He once dreamed he was a butterfly. On waking, he asked whether he was a man who had dreamed of being a butterfly or a butterfly now dreaming of being a man. 3 This story captures the Chinese view of dreams as a space where reality and fantasy mix. 4 Neuroscientists link dreams to brain activity, memory, and emotion. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when our most vivid dreams occur, is now seen as vital for learning and emotional balance. Earlier psychologists read dreams very differently: for Freud, dreams fulfilled wishes; for Jung, they carried messages from a shared inner world. Though modernity explains dreams with science, it cannot remove their poetic charm. We are still dreamers, still seekers, still interpreters of the night’s riddles. 5 We walk with gods, with ancestors, with the timeless mysteries of existence. A．This dream has been retold for centuries. B．Today, science casts light on why we dream. C．To the ancients, dreams were never meaningless. D．The butterfly has long stood for freedom and change. E．How dreams are interpreted varies from culture to culture. F．The ancients remind us that even in sleep, we are not alone. G．Likewise, a dream of broken objects could warn of trouble. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．A 4．B 5．F 【导语】文章主要介绍古今不同文化对梦的解读，讲述古人的梦境观念与现代科学对梦的研究。 【详解】1．根据空前的“Since humans first fell asleep, dreams have haunted (萦绕) and fascinated us. At night, images rise uninvited: loved ones long gone, gods who speak in riddles, and journeys to impossible places.(自从人类第一次入睡，梦就一直萦绕并吸引着我们。夜晚，画面不请自来：逝去的亲人、说谜语的神明，还有去往虚幻之地的旅程)”以及空后的“They were messages, and visions — a secret language whispered by the universe to the soul.(它们是启示与幻象，是宇宙向灵魂低语的秘密语言)”可知，后文代词They指代空格内句子的dreams，后文阐述梦是宇宙传递的信息，说明古人认为梦具备特殊含义。空格处需要提出古人认为梦不是无意义的，C选项“To the ancients, dreams were never meaningless.(对古人而言，梦从来都不是毫无意义的)”衔接前后文，引出下文古人对梦的理解。其余选项不符合本段古人观点的开篇逻辑。 2．根据空前的“A dream of flowing water, for example, might stand for the continuity of life.(例如，梦见流水可能象征生命的延续)”可知，本句是举例说明不同梦境对应不同预兆，句中for example提示此处是举例论证，空格需要并列补充另一个梦境例子，G选项“Likewise, a dream of broken objects could warn of trouble.(同样，梦见破碎的物品可能预示麻烦将至)”中Likewise用来引出同类例子，和前文流水的例子构成并列，保持段落举例结构一致。 3．根据空前的“He once dreamed he was a butterfly. On waking, he asked whether he was a man who had dreamed of being a butterfly or a butterfly now dreaming of being a man.(他曾梦见自己变成一只蝴蝶。醒来后，他疑惑自己究竟是梦见化蝶的人，还是此刻正在做梦化为人的蝴蝶)”以及空后的“This story captures the Chinese view of dreams as a space where reality and fantasy mix.(这个故事体现了中国人的梦境观：梦是现实与幻想交融的空间)”可知，前文介绍庄周梦蝶的完整典故，后文用This story指代这个典故。A选项“This dream has been retold for centuries.(这个梦已经被传颂了数百年)”里This dream指代庄周梦蝶这件事，承接典故，引出后文对故事内涵的解读，实现前后指代呼应。 4．根据空后的“Neuroscientists link dreams to brain activity, memory, and emotion. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when our most vivid dreams occur, is now seen as vital for learning and emotional balance.(神经科学家将梦与大脑活动、记忆和情绪联系在一起。会产生最清晰梦境的快速眼动睡眠，如今被认为对学习和情绪平衡至关重要)”可知，本段全部围绕现代科学家、心理学派对梦的科学研究展开，空格是段首主题句，总领整段。B选项“Today, science casts light on why we dream.(如今，科学为我们解释做梦的原因)”总起本段科学视角，开启下文科学家的研究内容。 5．根据空前的“We are still dreamers, still seekers, still interpreters of the night’s riddles.(我们依旧是造梦者、探索者，解读黑夜谜题的人)”以及空后的“We walk with gods, with ancestors, with the timeless mysteries of existence.(我们与神明、先祖，与永恒的生命奥秘同行)”可知，后文“与神明、先祖同行”对应“并不孤单”的含义。F选项“The ancients remind us that even in sleep, we are not alone.(古人提醒我们，即便在睡梦中，我们也并不孤单)”承接上文人类持续解读梦境，引出后文梦里与神明先祖相伴的描述，语义连贯。 Passage 8 （25-26高一下·广东广州·期末）I grew up in a cross-cultural environment, befriending artists from around the world. At 25, I chose to 1 in a small coastal town in South China, which I have come to see as my true home — not a place where I feel like a foreigner, but where I can 2 a bridge between cultures. My roots are in Europe, but Eastern ways of behaving have long been 3 into me. I eat white rice every day and my home 4 is affected by various cultures. Every collection in the house carries a 5 : Chinese masks collected by my father taught me to 6 the traditional folk art; a European table has lines whose design naturally 7 the flowers beside it. These objects cross national borders yet achieve a 8 in this space. Since 2025, I have been 9 an old house built in the 1930s in a (n) 10 Eastern and Western style. Once completed, it will 11 parties for creators from art, film, design, and beyond, serving as a 12 for international cultural exchange. This project reminds me of the Sunday gatherings in my childhood, where my parents taught me to see the world through 13 , respect, and modesty. In today’s world, as new ways of communication and understanding are being created, I hope to 14 people through cultural events. Having lived in China for so long, I know that true link comes from in-person experience with one story, one artwork, one 15 moment at a time. 1．A．settle B．travel C．study D．draw 2．A．act as B．head to C．walk through D．watch over 3．A．forced B．integrated C．thrown D．admitted 4．A．location B．size C．age D．decoration 5．A．problem B．story C．secret D．color 6．A．hide B．reject C．appreciate D．copy 7．A．replaces B．waters C．paints D．matches 8．A．contrast B．silence C．harmony D．confusion 9．A．renewing B．destroying C．visiting D．selling 10．A．funny B．advanced C．mixed D．flexible 11．A．avoid B．need C．ignore D．host 12．A．gap B．centre C．market D．wall 13．A．wealth B．diversity C．power D．talent 14．A．join B．teach C．please D．connect 15．A．lonely B．private C．shared D．awkward 【答案】 1．A 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 7．D 8．C 9．A 10．C 11．D 12．B 13．B 14．D 15．C 【导语】文章讲述作者在多元文化环境长大，选择定居在中国南方一座沿海小镇，改造一栋中西合璧老宅，计划打造国际文化交流场所，希望通过文化活动搭建人与人之间的联结，传递多元包容的理念。 【详解】1．考查动词。句意：25岁时，我选择在中国华南的一座沿海小镇定居，我渐渐把这里看作自己真正的家——这里不是让我感觉像外国人的地方，而是我可以充当文化之间桥梁的地方。A. settle定居；B. travel旅行；C. study学习；D. draw绘画。根据后文“which I have come to see as my true home”可知，作者将此地当成真正的家，由此判断作者是在此定居。 2．考查动词短语。句意同上。A. act as充当；B. head to前往；C. walk through步行穿过；D. watch over照看。根据后”可知，此处表达充当文化桥梁。 3．考查动词。句意：我的根在欧洲，但东方的行为方式早已融入我的骨子里。A. forced强迫；B. integrated使融入；C. thrown扔掉；D. admitted承认。结合下文“I eat white rice every day”推测，东方的行为方式早已融入作者的骨子里，固定搭配be integrated into表示“融入”。 4．考查名词。句意：我每天吃白米饭，而且我的家居装饰受到多种文化的影响。A. location位置；B. size尺寸；C. age年龄；D. decoration装饰。根据后文“Every collection in the house”以及下文提到的家中藏品、桌子、面具等物品，可知此处指家居装饰。 5．考查名词。句意：房子里的每一件藏品都承载着一段故事：父亲收藏的中国面具教会我欣赏传统民间艺术，一张欧式桌子的线条设计自然而然地与旁边的花儿相得益彰。A. problem问题；B. story故事；C. secret秘密；D. color颜色。根据后文“Chinese masks collected by my father taught me to ____ the traditional folk art; an European table has lines whose design naturally ____ the flowers beside it.”可知，冒号后面通过两个例子来解释藏品背后的故事，说明每一件藏品都带有属于自己的故事。 6．考查动词。句意同上。A. hide隐藏；B. reject拒绝；C. appreciate欣赏；D. copy复制。根据前文“Chinese masks collected by my father”可知，父亲收集的中国面具是正面的文化熏陶，对应的行为应该是让作者学会欣赏传统民间艺术。 7．考查动词。句意同上。A. replaces取代；B. waters浇水；C. paints绘画；D. matches匹配，与……相配。根据前文“an European table has lines whose design naturally”和下文“the flowers beside it”可知，此处表示欧洲风格的桌子的线条设计和旁边的花自然适配、相得益彰。 8．考查名词。句意：这些物品跨越国界，却能在这个空间里达成一种和谐。A. contrast对比；B. silence安静；C. harmony和谐；D. confusion困惑。根据前文“These objects cross national borders”和表示转折的yet可知，来自不同国家的物件共处一室，营造出和谐共存的氛围。 9．考查动词。句意：自2025年起，我一直在翻新一栋建于20世纪30年代、中西混合风格的老宅。A. renewing翻新；B. destroying破坏；C. visiting参观；D. selling售卖。根据后文“an old house built in the 1930s”和“Once completed”可知，作者正在翻新老宅。 10．考查形容词。句意同上。A. funny有趣的；B. advanced先进的；C. mixed混合的；D. flexible灵活的。根据后文“Eastern and Western style”结合全文东西方文化融合的主旨可知，这座老宅融合了两种风格。 11．考查动词。句意：一旦完工，这里将会为艺术、电影、设计等领域的创作者举办聚会，充当国际文化交流中心。A. avoid避免；B. need需要；C. ignore忽视；D. host主办，举办。根据后文“parties for creators from art, film, design, and beyond”可知，此处表示在此地举行聚会。 12．考查名词。句意同上。A. gap缺口；B. centre中心；C. market市场；D. wall墙。根据后文“for international cultural exchange”可知，改造后的老宅用来举办各类国际文化交流活动，是文化交流中心。 13．考查名词。句意：这个项目让我想起童年时的周日聚会，父母教会我以多元、尊重和谦逊的眼光看待世界。A. wealth财富；B. diversity多样性；C. power力量；D. talent天赋。呼应第一段“I grew up in a cross-cultural environment, befriending artists from around the world.”此处指父母教导作者要接纳世界上多元的文化。 14．考查动词。句意：在当今世界，新的沟通与理解方式正在不断产生，我希望通过文化活动把人们联系在一起。A. join加入；B. teach教；C. please使愉快；D. connect连接。根据后文“true link comes from in-person experience”中的link提示可知，此处表示将人们连接起来。 15．考查形容词。句意：在中国生活了这么久，我知道真正的联结来自亲身感受，也就是一次一个故事、一件艺术品、一个共享的瞬间。A. lonely孤独的；B. private私人的；C. shared共享的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据前文“true link comes from in-person experience”可知，跨文化交流需要人们共同参与、一起体验，因此是共享的瞬间。 Passage 9 （26-27高一上·四川·期中）My great-great-grandmother on my dad’s side was a full-blooded Mexican. To 1 our family’s Mexican heritage, we would eat traditional Mexican dishes on Christmas Eve. Both my brother Larry and I eagerly ate everything on the menu except for the pozole (玉米肉汤), which we 2 . Our complaints about pozole would begin in the morning, as soon as mom 3 putting the ingredients in the cooking pot. As the day progressed, Larry would become increasingly 4 at the thought of eating pozole that night. Larry and I even 5 a song to express our hatred of the dish. “Paaa so ley, paa so ley, leave meee alooooney!” When we sat down for Christmas Eve dinner, we were each 6 a bowl of the terrible dish. The deal was that we had to eat at least half of it or there would be some sort of 7 — usually we wouldn’t be allowed to open presents the next morning. My dad would 8 down the pozole and carry on about how good it was and how eating it would make you stronger. Larry and I would pinch (捏住) our noses and eat up the pozole as 9 as we could, and follow it up with big bites of sopapillas (炸蜜糕) to 10 the taste. And with that, the annual McKay Family Christmas Eve Pozole dinner was 11 for another year. Our complaints about Christmas Eve dinner are now a(an) 12 memory that my family still jokes about today. What’s interesting is that even though Larry and I hated pozole, we both remember feeling really 13 of our family’s Christmas tradition as kids. We’d 14 about our “weird” red soup at school, secretly pleased that our holiday was different. 15 , pozole was unpleasant, but it made our family unique. 1．A．share B．prove C．observe D．intend 2．A．hated B．needed C．missed D．expected 3．A．continued B．started C．struggled D．regretted 4．A．uncertain B．unconfident C．unsettled D．unconcerned 5．A．put up with B．came up with C．got used to D．look forward to 6．A．awarded B．promised C．served D．selected 7．A．judgment B．punishment C．disagreement D．amazement 8．A．wolf B．parrot C．fish D．duck 9．A．early B．quietly C．fast D．hard 10．A．acquire B．improve C．exchange D．cover 11．A．prepared B．postponed C．finished D．repeated 12．A．funny B．powerful C．unfamiliar D．impressive 13．A．frightened B．inspired C．proud D．convinced 14．A．aim B．chat C．argue D．describe 15．A．Still B．Once C．Again D．Sure 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．D 11．C 12．A 13．C 14．B 15．D 【导语】文章讲述作者和弟弟小时候讨厌家里平安夜传统食物玉米肉汤，如今却成为有趣回忆，并让他们为独特的家庭传统感到自豪。 【详解】1．考查动词。句意：为了遵循我们家族的墨西哥传统，我们会在平安夜吃传统的墨西哥菜。A. share分享；B. prove证明；C. observe遵循，遵守；D. intend打算。根据下文“our family’s Mexican heritage”以及“eat traditional Mexican dishes”可知，吃传统菜是为了“遵循”家族传统。 2．考查动词。句意：我和弟弟Larry都迫不及待地吃菜单上的所有东西，除了玉米肉汤，我们讨厌它。A. hated讨厌；B. needed需要；C. missed错过；D. expected期待。根据下文“Our complaints about pozole”以及“express our hatred of the dish”可知，他们“讨厌”玉米肉汤。 3．考查动词。句意：我们对玉米肉汤的抱怨从早上就开始了，妈妈一开始把食材放进锅里，我们就开始抱怨。A. continued继续；B. started开始；C. struggled挣扎；D. regretted后悔。根据上文“Our complaints about pozole would begin in the morning”和下文“putting the ingredients in the cooking pot”可知，妈妈“开始”做饭时，抱怨就开始了。 4．考查形容词。句意：随着时间推移，Larry一想到晚上要吃玉米肉汤就越来越不安。A. uncertain不确定的；B. unconfident不自信的；C. unsettled不安的；D. unconcerned不关心的。根据上文“Larry would become increasingly”以及他们对这道菜的厌恶可知，Larry越来越“不安”。 5．考查动词短语。句意：Larry和我甚至想出了一首歌来表达我们对这道菜的厌恶。A. put up with忍受；B. came up with想出；C. got used to习惯于；D. look forward to期待。根据下文“a song to express our hatred of the dish”可知，他们“想出”了一首歌。 6．考查动词。句意：平安夜我们落座吃晚餐时，每人都分到了一碗这道难以下咽的菜。A. awarded授予；B. promised承诺；C. served（给某人）端上、提供（食物 / 饮品）；D. selected选择。根据上文“sat down for Christmas Eve dinner”和下文“a bowl of the terrible dish”可知，平安夜晚餐时，他们每人被“端上”一碗玉米肉汤。 7．考查名词。句意：约定是我们至少要吃一半，否则就会有某种惩罚——通常第二天早上不允许我们打开礼物。A. judgment判断；B. punishment惩罚；C. disagreement分歧；D. amazement惊讶。根据下文“usually we wouldn’t be allowed to open presents”可知，这是不吃掉玉米肉汤的“惩罚”。 8．考查动词。句意：爸爸会狼吞虎咽地吃玉米肉汤，并滔滔不绝地说它有多好吃，吃了会让人更强壮。A. wolf狼吞虎咽；B. parrot鹦鹉学舌；C. fish钓鱼；D. duck躲避。wolf down为固定搭配，意为“狼吞虎咽”。根据下文“down the pozole and carry on about how good it was”可知，爸爸认为很好吃，所以是“狼吞虎咽”地吃。 9．考查副词。句意：Larry和我捏住鼻子，尽可能快地吃完玉米肉汤，然后大口吃炸蜜糕来掩盖味道。A. early早地；B. quietly安静地；C. fast快速地；D. hard努力地。根据下文“pinch (捏住) our noses”以及他们讨厌这道菜的心情可知，他们是捏住鼻子尽可能“快”地吃完。 10．考查动词。句意：Larry和我捏住鼻子，尽可能快地吃完玉米肉汤，然后大口吃炸蜜糕来掩盖味道。A. acquire获得；B. improve改善；C. exchange交换；D. cover掩盖。根据上文“follow it up with big bites of sopapillas (炸蜜糕)”和下文“the taste”可知，吃炸蜜糕是为了“掩盖”味道。 11．考查动词。句意：就这样，一年一度的McKay家庭平安夜玉米肉汤晚餐又结束了。A. prepared准备；B. postponed推迟；C. finished结束；D. repeated重复。根据上文他们吃完玉米肉汤以及“for another year”可知，这一年度的晚餐“结束”了。 12．考查形容词。句意：我们对平安夜晚餐的抱怨现在成了有趣的回忆，我的家人至今还在拿它开玩笑。A. funny有趣的；B. powerful强大的；C. unfamiliar不熟悉的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据下文“memory that my family still jokes about today”可知，这是“有趣的”回忆。故选A项。 13．考查形容词。句意：有趣的是，尽管Larry和我讨厌玉米肉汤，但我们都记得小时候为家庭的圣诞传统感到非常自豪。A. frightened害怕的；B. inspired受启发的；C. proud自豪的；D. convinced确信的。根据下文“secretly pleased that our holiday was different”可知，他们暗自高兴，为自己的圣诞传统感到“自豪”。 14．考查动词。句意：我们会在学校和别人聊起我们那碗“奇怪”的红汤，暗自高兴我们的节日与众不同。A. aim瞄准；B. chat聊天；C. argue争论；D. describe描述。根据下文“about our “weird” red soup at school”可知，他们和同学“聊”这件事。 15．考查副词。句意：当然，玉米肉汤不好吃，但它让我们的家庭独一无二。A. Still仍然；B. Once一旦；C. Again再次；D. Sure当然。根据下文“pozole was unpleasant, but it made our family unique”可知，作者欲扬先抑，先承认玉米肉汤确实不好吃，再说它独一无二，用“Sure”表示“当然”。 Passage 10 （26-27高一上·湖北十堰·期中）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。 Last month, a Chinese university 1 (organize) a Mid-Autumn Festival cultural experience activity for its international students. The university made careful 2 (arrangement) for the event, inviting exchange students from different countries to explore Chinese culture. Many of them signed up 3 it. On the morning of the festival, the students attended a lecture 4 (give) by a Chinese expert. She introduced the history and traditions of the festival, and the students learned the story of Chang’e. They showed great curiosity about the festival and concentrated on the lecture, listening carefully and 5 (take) notes. The expert also showed them pictures of traditional celebrations. In the afternoon, with the help of Chinese volunteers, they learned how to make moon-cakes for 6 first time. They mixed flour and filled the moon-cakes with sweet bean paste. Some were not beautiful, but they tasted good. Everyone was happy with their work.    In the evening, the students got together on the campus 7 (admire) the bright moon. They enjoyed 8 (they) very much, singing songs and sharing stories. They also exchanged gifts and took photos together. The activity left a deep 9 (impress) on everyone. The students said that culture is a bridge 10 connects people from different countries. At the end of the activity, many of them said they looked forward to more cultural activities like this. 【答案】 1．organized 2．arrangements 3．for 4．given 5．taking 6．the 7．to admire 8．themselves 9．impression 10．that/which 【导语】文章介绍了一所中国大学为留学生组织的中秋节文化体验活动，包括专家讲座、制作月饼和赏月联欢等环节。 【详解】1．考查时态。句意：上个月，一所中国大学为留学生组织了一场中秋节文化体验活动。organize(组织)是谓语动词，与主语a Chinese university之间是主动关系；结合时间状语Last month可知，描述过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时态，其过去式为organized。 2．考查名词复数。句意：学校为这次活动做了精心安排，邀请来自不同国家的交换生探索中国文化。arrangement(安排)是可数名词，此处表示多项精心安排，应用复数形式。 3．考查介词。句意：很多学生报名参加了这项活动。sign up for为固定搭配，意为“报名参加”。 4．考查非谓语动词。句意：节日上午，学生们参加了由一位中国专家开展的讲座。此处作后置定语，give(开展)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语a lecture之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式表被动。 5．考查非谓语动词。句意：他们对这个节日表现出强烈的好奇心，专心听讲座，认真听讲、记笔记。此处作伴随状语，take(记)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语they之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式表主动，与listening并列。 6．考查冠词。句意：下午，在中国志愿者的帮助下，他们第一次学习了如何制作月饼。for the first time为固定搭配，意为“第一次”，作时间状语。 7．考查非谓语动词。句意：晚上，学生们聚集在校园里欣赏明亮的月亮。此处作目的状语，用不定式形式to admire表目的。 8．考查代词。句意：他们玩得非常开心，唱歌、分享故事。enjoy oneself为固定搭配，意为“玩得开心”，主语是they，应用反身代词themselves，作宾语。 9．考查名词。句意：这次活动给每个人留下了深刻印象。提示词作宾语，用名词impression，有不定冠词a修饰，用单数。 10．考查定语从句。句意：学生们说，文化是一座连接不同国家人民的桥梁。此处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a bridge，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which引导该从句。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ ( 1 / 29 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $