1、（13）Unit 3 Festivals and customs第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節,滿分50分）第一節 （共15小題；每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出最佳選項。A Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival Where: Becket, Massachusetts When: June 15August 24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50

2、companies from around the world,Highlights(最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys The Lark Ascending, which opens the festival. Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Moab Music Festival Where: Moab, Utah When: August 29September 9 T

3、his area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three Grotto Concerts, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down th

4、e Colorado River to performances. Cheyenne Frontier Days Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming When: July 1928 There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an Indian village and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls

5、 competing for major money in the worlds largest outdoor stage. Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. The Glimmerglass Festival Where: Cooperstown, New York When: July 6August 24 Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions

6、 that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This years performances include Wagners The Flying Dutchman and Verdis King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家). Tickets start at $26.1.If you are interested in dance performance, which date suits you best?A

7、.June 6.B.June 28.C.August 29.D.September 9.2.Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?A.Becket, Massachusetts.B.Moab, Utah.C.Cheyenne, Wyoming.D.Cooperstown, New York.3.lf you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?A.Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival.B.The Glimmerglass Festival

8、.C.Cheyenne Frontier Days.D.Moab Music Festival.B Christmas is still a few weeks away. But in Holland, Germany and other parts of central Europe, man dressed in red with a big white beard will already be flying from house to house with a big sack and presents for children. Sinterklaas komt! as Dutch

9、 children saySaint Nicholas is coming! Its obvious from the name that Santa Claus comes from Sinterklaas. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6, but there are many things about the saint and his festival that are similar to Christmas. Just as Santa has reindeer, so Sinterklaas has a white h

10、orse. Dutch and German children put their shoes out in front of the chimney just like children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping that in the morning they will be full of presents. With Sinterklaas, however, youre also expected to put a carrot in your shoe as a present to his horse. Li

11、ke Santa, Sinterklaas also judges whether children have been naughty or nice in the past year to help him decide whether they deserve presents. But while good children get sweets, the consequences of being bad are far worse than they are with Father Christmas. Naughty children are given a stick so t

12、heir parents can beat them. If you are really, really bad, Sinterklaas will put you into a sack and take you away. In parts of Germany and Austria, people also celebrate December 5, but it is a celebration of naughtiness rather than niceness. On Krampus Day, bizarre, horned demons (or rather boys dr

13、essed in costumes) run around causing havoc and hitting girls with sticks. Authorities have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but have not been successful. Luckily Saint Nicholas always comes next day to put things right.1.What is the main focus of the article?A.The history of Christmas Day.

14、B.The traditions of Saint Nicholas Day.C.The differences between Christmas Day and Saint Nicholas Day.D.The connection between Saint Nicholas Day and Krampus Day.2.Which of the following statements about Saint Nicholas is TRUE?A.The festival falls on December 5 in most European countries.B.On the ev

15、e of Saint Nicholas Day, people usually eat carrots.C.In Germany, children expect to get gifts in their shoes on Saint Nicholas Day.D.Like Santa, Sinterklaas is believed to ride his reindeer from house to house to give gifts to children.3.What can we conclude from Paragraph 3?A.Naughty children dont

16、 get anything from Sinterklaas.B.As well as children, Sinterklaas also brings gifts for adults.C.Sinterklaas is more generous than Father Christmas.D.Sinterklaas treats good children better than naughty children.4.What is the attitude of authorities towards Krampus Day traditions, according to the a

17、rticle?A.They dont like some of the traditions and want to stop them.B.They organize various activities to entertain people.C.They respect the way people celebrate the traditions.D.They regard it as an important tradition and try to make it popular.C After spending 13 years raising three boys, Steph

18、anie Connolly wanted to get back into the workforce, but she was worried that her computer skills were obsolete. Not only was the long employment break a concern, but she had never used Microsoft Office programs. Her last employer had only used WordPerfect. A year later, Connolly is so skilled in Wo

19、rd, Excel, and PowerPoint that she is helping others, and has just completed a fixed amount of work as a teaching assistant in a computer class. Shes also on the job hunt, armed with a new resume(簡歷), interview skills, and the latest knowledge of how to conduct Internet job searches, fill out Web-ba

20、sed applications, and upload resumes. I can walk through the doors of the company and feel very confident. The course instructors have given that to me, said Connolly, who owed her development to classes offered by the Harvard Allston Workforce Development Collaboration(HAWDC). The collaboration is

21、part of a series of programs, and neighborhood improvements that began with an agreement reached between Harvard University and the city of Boston five years ago. The agreement grew out of discussions between the University and the city over the construction of Harvards science Complex in Allston. A

22、lthough the construction paused in 2009, the implementation(實施) of the non-construction-related aspects of the agreement has continued. What has meant to the neighbors is the opening of the Harvard Allston Education Portal, a community-centered education facility that serves as Harvards front door t

23、o the neighborhood and access to certain university programs and facilities. Information about the agreements benefits to the community, as well as about Harvards deep ties with Cambridge and Boston, is available on the new community-oriented Public Affairs website.1.The underlined word obsolete in

24、Paragraph 1 probably means _.A.out of reachB.out of dateC.out of orderD.out of danger2.Which of the following words can best describe Connollys attitude to the HAWDC?A.Critical.B.Grateful.C.Indifferent.D.Neutral.3.According to the passage, Harvard Allston Education Portal _.A.benefits people living

25、inB.ostonB.raises money from the local peopleC.is merely accessible to college studentsD.makes people concerned about the environment4.In which part of Harvard Universitys website can we find this passage?A.Multimedia.B.Harvard Science.C.Arts & Culture.D.Campus & Community.D Dragon Head Raising Day:

26、 Time for a Haircut China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar(陰歷). Itstands for(代表) the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fel

27、l on March 14. The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the descendants(傳人) of the dragon. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons. On the day in ancient times, people put ashes(灰) in the kitchen. This was to lead th

28、e dragon into the house. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest(收成) in autumn. Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat dragon whisker(須) noodles and dumplings called dragon teeth. Today,

29、many customs have faded away(消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mothers brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.1.The Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the _ fest

30、ivals.A.EnglishB.FrenchC.AmericanD.Chinese2._ was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year.A.March 14B.February 2C.March 4D.March 83.On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen?A.Because the dragon liked the ashes.B.Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.C.Because the

31、ashes stood for the harvest.D.Because the ashes could bring good luck.4.One custom that has remained is _ according to the passage.A.the dragon boatingB.to eat zongziC.the cutting of hairD.to eat mooncakes第二節 （共5小題；每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分）根據短文內容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 A housewarming party is a s

32、pecial party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home._ And it is a good time to fill the new space with love

33、and hopefully presents._ Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isnt a registry, a good housewarming gift is

34、 something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant._ This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isnt a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all

35、 the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. _ Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new hom

36、e as a gift._ Now most homes have central heating and dont use fires to keep warm.A.This isnt usual though.B.It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.C.You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.D.If youre lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe plac

37、e.E.It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.G.This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.第二部分 語言知識運用（共兩節,滿分30分）第一節 （共15小題；每小題1分,滿分15分）閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項

38、。 When my best friend, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out our teacher Mr Edward was having some financial(經濟的) 1 . We wanted to do something to help him, so we decided to 2 food, clothing and gifts to 3 his family had a good Thanksgivin

39、g Day. When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was 4 . Together they 5 their house for things they could 6 . Her mother went to the kitchen, pulling out a big turkey and saying, Thanksgiving Day wont be 7 without a turkey dinner. To this day, Jane 8 how moved she was by her mothers gene

40、rosity(慷慨). Before 9 gifts, we said some words of appreciation for the wonderful chance to 10 others. I will never forget the 11 look of our teacher and his wife when they 12 the door; their four children stood around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night. 13 , we all felt warm inside

41、. Last month 14 I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, Your high school teacher Mr Edward is wondering if you could 15 him a few minutes. Hes sitting in your office right now! We hugged and began to speak of the last 42 years. He told me that what warmed his heart that night was to see a grou

42、p of teenagers who understood the spirit of Thanksgiving Day.1.A.informationB.difficultiesC.moneyD.food2.A.gatherB.produceC.buyD.change3.A.find outB.make sureC.make clearD.point out4.A.embarrassedB.disappointedC.movedD.calm5.A.decoratedB.soldC.searchedD.cleaned6.A.sell outB.use upC.throw awayD.give

43、away7.A.ordinaryB.completeC.usualD.important8.A.regretsB.thinksC.remembersD.explains9.A.sendingB.receivingC.openingD.posting10.A.challengeB.impressC.foolD.help11.A.anxiousB.surprisedC.charmingD.terrified12.A.pushedB.knockedC.answeredD.closed13.A.BesidesB.ThereforeC.OtherwiseD.However14.A.whileB.afte

44、rC.beforeD.since15.A.spareB.bringC.saveD.award第二節 （共10小題；每小題1.5分,滿分15分）閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。 Luo Yan and his wife and son have settled in a big city. The Spring Festival is coming, so they travel back for the holiday, for _(they) dream of three generations under the same roof. _the big ci

45、ty is far away from their hometown, the high-speed train has made it much more convenient for them to go back home. During the five-hour trip, they chatted excitedly with each other, their minds full of _(think) about their sweet home. _their arrival, they find their home has been specially decorate

46、d by his parents for the joyous occasion. Everything represents joy, luck and _(happy). At five oclock on the Eve, the dinner table is already covered with white china plates and bowls, full of all sorts of dishes: chicken, duck, pork, fish and vegetables. The three generations sit around_ table to

47、enjoy the delicious food happily. Indeed, the whole family could not be _(happy) to be together. Despite the cold outside, their happy faces fill the air with warmth while merry _(laugh) rings throughout the house. After dinner, the whole family are going to stay up late on the New Years Eve. They g

48、ather around the television to watch the Spring Festival Gala, while eating snacks and _(chat) with each other about the past, the present and the future. As midnight _(approach), Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers, wishing all the best.第三部分 寫作（共兩節,滿分40分）（滿分15分）

49、上周六, 你們學校舉辦了風箏節活動。請你為China Daily寫一篇短文, 介紹這次活動。 主要包括: 1.活動的時間、地點(學校操場); 2.活動內容;3.活動意義。 注意: 1.詞數80左右;2.可以適當増加細節, 以使行文連貫;3.標題已給出。An Unforgettable Kite Festival_第二節 （滿分25分） 閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。續寫的詞數應為150左右。 Mike was an 11-year-old boy. He was the only son to his parents. His father wa

50、s a carpenter and his mother was a housewife. Although they werent rich, they led a happy life. Mikes school was located a mile away from his home. Mikes birthday was coming in a week. He requested his father to buy him a bicycle so that he could go to school by bicycle. His father also promised to

51、buy him a bicycle so that he neednt walk to school anymore. Mike felt so happy. The birthday boy woke up happily with his parents wishing him with all smiles. He was glad and expected that his father would gift him a bicycle. His father gave him a nicely-wrapped gift. Mike opened it and saw a set of

52、 books. Although he was a little unhappy as he did not receive a bicycle, he thanked his father. Mikes father was depressed as he did not have enough money to buy Mike a bicycle. He promised his son that he would buy him a bicycle soon. After a week, when Mike was walking on his way to his home back

53、 from school, he saw a boy riding a bicycle. Mike felt that the bicycle was too small for the big boy. Suddenly, the boy crashed into a post around the corner and skidded(滑行) in the street. Mike rushed to him and recognized that the boy was his schoolmate, Sam.Paragraph 1: Sam was injured badly and

54、there was no one nearby to help him except Mike._Paragraph 2: Sam and his parents thanked Mike for the timely help._答案以及解析第一部分 閱讀理解第一節A.答案：1-3 BCB解析：1.細節理解題。根據Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival部分下的內容可知, 該節日的時間是從6月15日到8月24日, 期間會有來自全世界超過50個公司在這個舞蹈的中心展示各種舞蹈。故選B項。2.細節理解題。根據Cheyenne Frontier Days部分下的內容可知, 如果想要

55、看競賽和聽音樂會可以到Cheyenne, Wyoming。故選C項。3.細節理解題。根據The Glimmerglass Festival部分下的This years performances include Wagners The Flying Dutchman and Verdis King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.可知, 如果是瓦格納的粉絲, 可以參加The Glimmerglass Festival。故選B項。 B.答案：1-4 BCDA解析：1.主旨大意題。根據第二段第一、二句可知, 從

56、Santa Claus的名字就可以看出, Santa Claus來自于Sinterklaas。12月6日是圣尼古拉斯節, 但有許多關于這位圣人和他的節日的事情與圣誕節相似。文章主要介紹了12月6日是圣尼古拉斯節, 介紹了節日名稱的起源和相關的節日習俗。由此可知, 文章主要是關于圣尼古拉斯節的傳統。故選B項。2.細節理解題。根據第二段第四句可知, 荷蘭和德國的孩子們把他們的鞋子放在煙囪前, 就像圣誕夜的孩子們把他們的襪子掛起來一樣, 希望早上鞋子里面會裝滿禮物。由此可知, C選項在德國, 孩子們希望在圣尼古拉斯節從他們的鞋子里收到禮物正確。故選C項。3.推理判斷題。根據第三段第二、三、四句可知,

57、 好孩子能得到糖果, 而成為壞孩子的后果要比和圣誕老人在一起糟糕得多。淘氣的孩子會得到一根棍子, 這樣他們的父母就可以打他們。如果你真的很壞, 圣誕老人會把你裝進袋子里帶走。由此可推知, 圣誕老人對待好孩子比對待淘氣的孩子好。故選D項。4.推理判斷題。根據最后一段第三句內容可推知, 政府不喜歡Krampus Day的某些傳統, 想要禁止它們。故選A項。 C.答案：1-4 BBAD解析：1.詞義猜測題。根據畫線詞后的she had never used Microsoft Office programs. Her last employer had only used WordPerfect可知

58、, 她擔心她的計算機技能過時了。obsolete意為淘汰的; 廢棄的; 過時的。2.觀點態度題。根據第三段中的I can walk through the doors of the company and feel very confident. The course instructors have given that to me可知, 康諾利因為學習了該項目的課程, 變得很自信, 由此可推斷出她對這一協作項目心存感激。3.細節理解題。根據最后一段中的the Harvard Allston Education Portal, a community-centered education f

59、acility that serves as Harvards front door to the neighborhood可知, 該項目使波士頓當地人受益。4.文章出處題。根據最后一段中的a community-centered education facility that serves as Harvards front door to the neighborhood可知, 本文最可能出現在哈佛大學網站中與社區有關的板塊里。 D.答案：1-4 DADC解析：1.細節理解題。根據第一段內容可知, 龍抬頭日是中國的傳統節日之一。故選D項。2.細節理解題。根據第二段內容可知, 龍抬頭日是陰歷

60、第二個月的第二天, 今年的龍抬頭日在3月14日。故選A項。3.推理判斷題。根據第四段內容可知, 在古代, 人們在這一天把灰放在廚房里。這是為了引龍入室。人們相信在龍的幫助下, 他們在秋天會有一個好收成。由此可推斷, 在古代的這一天, 人們把灰放在廚房里, 是因為人們相信灰可以給人們帶來好運。故選D項。4.細節理解題。根據最后一段中的Today, many customs have faded away. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.可知, 理發這一習俗在龍抬頭日還保留著。故選C項。 第二節答案：EBCAG解析：本文是一篇說明