2020-2021版新教材高中英语 Unit 3 Festivals and customs Welcome to the unit .doc

1、课时素养评价七Unit 3Welcome to the unit & Reading. 单词拼写1. Hearing her beautiful voice, some stopped to listen to her singing and clapped(鼓掌) for her. 2. Dont forget to send me details of your flight (航班)so that I can pick you up at the airport on time. 3. There will be a grand lantern fair where we can enj

2、oy countless eye-catching(引人注目的) lanterns. 4. Im sure many of us have too much stuff(物品) that we dont really use. 5. He is an ordinary(普通的) person, but he is very special in my heart. 6. I got a call from Tom and he invited me to attend the wedding(婚礼) of Hannah and Mike! 7. We can read the news and

3、 get more understanding with the current(当前的) events. 8. Ill tell you the customs (风俗), the festivals, the foods, etc. of the Chinese. 9. The film tells us a romantic(浪漫的) and loving story. 10. We stood in solemn silence as the soldiers marched (前进) to the town, guarding the national flag. . 单句语法填空1

4、. While we were laughing and talking merrily(merry), the garage got our car repaired. 2. All I saw and experienced left a lasting impression (impress)on me. 3. Varieties of ceremonies have been held annually (annual) to memorize the founding of New China. 4. The bell ringing(ring), all students rush

5、ed into the classroom. 5. In the crowded cafe, I heard a friendly voice saying (say), “You can share my table. ”6. Paper cutting is often used as a decoration(decorate) for a joyous atmosphere. 7. Pay national park entrance(enter) fees to ensure your visit supports conservation. 8. Spring coming(com

6、e), the field is full of life. 9. Has there been an occasion when learning from the past allowed you to do something more happily in the present? . 完成句子1. Every morning the old man walks in the park, his pet dog following him. 每天早晨这个老人都在公园里散步, 他的宠物狗跟着他。2. The man was said to be caught up in the crim

7、e. 据说这个人卷入了罪案。3. The manager would like to see his plan carried out as soon as possible. 经理想看到他的计划尽快展开。4. The film is anything but interesting, so I felt bored. 这个电影根本没意思, 因此我感到很厌倦。5. The tense atmosphere is in the air. 紧张的气氛可感觉得到。. 阅读理解A (2020长春高一检测) Famous food festivals around the worldFood festi

8、vals are held all across the world every year, and people from different parts come to these festivals in large numbers to satisfy their taste buds(味蕾). Galway International Oyster(牡蛎) and Seafood FestivalGalway, IrelandSeptember 26 to September 29, 2020This is the worlds longest running oyster fest

9、ival, first appeared in 1954. Apart from the excellent seafood that is served, the festival also features some exciting events such as oyster eating contest, live music, tasting parties, etc. International Mango(芒果) FestivalNew Delhi, IndiaJune 30 to July 2, 2020This festival is a celebration of eve

10、rything about mangoes. It features the different kinds of mangoes and the various food items that are made from them. The festival also holds a number of special events such as mango-eating competitions, mango-tasting events, quiz competitions, and plenty of traditional and folk performances. Garlic

11、 (大蒜) FestivalThe Isle of Wight, EnglandAugust 17 to August 18, 2020This is one of the largest events that the Isle of Wight hosts each year, and it shows recipes made from garlic. Some foods made out of garlic and garlic beer are available(可得到的) there. The festival also features live music and a co

12、untry fair. The Crave Sydney International Food FestivalSydney, AustraliaOctober 1 to October 31, 2020This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. From fine dining at famous restaurants to street food to cooking classe

13、s, this event has a lot in store for a visitor. 【文章大意】文章介绍了不同地方的四个美食节, 介绍了它们举办的日期、内容等信息。1. If you are only free at the beginning of July, you can go to _. A. Garlic Festival. B. International Mango Festival. C. The Crave Sydney International Food Festival. D. Galway International Oyster and Seafood

14、Festival. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。由题干可知, 我们需要在文章中找每个美食节举办的时间。由“International Mango Festival”下的“June 30 to July 2, 2020”可知, 国际芒果节的举办时间是在2020年6月30日至7月2日之间, 与你空闲的时间吻合。2. If you want to enjoy seafood, you should go to _. A. Galway. B. Sydney. C. New Delhi. D. The Isle of Wight. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。由题干可知, 我们需要在文中查找与海鲜有关的美

15、食节。由“Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival”这个标题, 就可以知道这是在高威举办的一个牡蛎海鲜美食节。所以你应该去Galway(高威)。3. A chef is advised to take part in _. A. Garlic Festival. B. International Mango Festival. C. The Crave Sydney International Food Festival. D. Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival. 【解析】选

16、C。细节理解题。由题干可知, 我们需要在文中找与厨师有关的内容。由“The Crave Sydney International Food Festival”下的“This festival attracts a number of famous international chefs each year as visitors to experience the best of Australian food. (这个节日每年都会吸引许多著名的国际厨师作为游客来体验澳大利亚最好的食物)”可知, 一个厨师应该去The Crave Sydney International Food Festiv

17、al。B(2020攀枝花高一检测) Christmas in the United States is traditionally a time of gift-giving and family gatherings. But small towns across the country have their own traditions. Middleburg, a small town in the state of Virginia, is known for its horses. For more than 50 years, Middleburg has organized a

18、yearly Christmas parade. Men and women ride horses through the woods and fields. They follow hunting dogs as they search for a wild fox. But first, these hunters ride in the yearly parade, wearing their bright red hunting clothes and hats. John Hale, a citizen of Middleburg says many city people vis

19、it his town. “We have a lot of people from an urban area that come to visit, but it incorporates a lot of the old traditions. ” The night-time hayride is one such tradition. Small groups gather under the moonlight on an open wagon (四轮马车) filled with hay (干草). The passengers sing as farm horses pull

20、the wagon slowly across the fields. There are some newer traditions, too. Trey Matheu works at the nearby Salamander Resort. He says a visit to Middleburg is a chance to slow down for a day. He says Middleburg can be a calming, peaceful place without tension. “Middleburg is an opportunity to take a

21、step back, to take a deep breath, and understand that even though life is moving on at a very fast pace, theres really an opportunity where youre allowed to step off for a little bit. ”Parade organizers say more than 13, 000 people attend even in below freezing weather. But if you ask, you will hear

22、 many different reasons why people come to watch the parade: “I come here because Im from a small town. I like how everybody comes together. ”“I live right down that street, right there. And thats my dog. ”Middleburg looks its best at Christmas time. That may be why so many people return each year.

23、【文章大意】本文讲述了美国弗吉尼亚州Middleburg的人们如何庆祝圣诞节。4. At Christmas, people in Middleburg usually _. A. visit friends and familiesB. ride in the annual paradeC. feed farm horses with hayD. hunt for dogs in the woods【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段中For more than 50 years, Middleburg has organized a yearly Christmas parade. 可知,

24、 50多年来, Middleburg每年都会组织一次圣诞游行。由此可知, 这个小镇的人们通常每年都会参加圣诞游行。5. According to Trey Matheu, why do people visit Middleburg? A. To enjoy the fresh air. B. To escape competition. C. To relax themselves. D. To challenge themselves. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知, 特雷马修在附近的蝾螈度假区工作。他说, 去Middleburg游玩是一天放松下来的机会。他说, Middl

25、eburg是一个平静、安宁、不会让人感到紧张的地方。由此可知, 人们来这里是为了放松自己, 因为这个小镇很安宁。6. What do we know about the small town Middleburg? A. It attracts many people each year. B. It makes a lot of money from tourism. C. It doesnt respect Christmas traditions. D. It is a good place for family gatherings. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据最后一段Middle

26、burg looks its best at Christmas time. That may be why so many people return each year. 可知, 这个小镇每年都吸引了很多人来过圣诞节。7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Middleburgs Christmas ParadeB. A Small Town Known for HorsesC. Newer Traditions at Christmas timeD. Christmas Traditions in

27、Middleburg【解析】选D。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了美国弗吉尼亚州Middleburg 的人们如何用自己传统且独特的方式庆祝圣诞节。【阅读多维训练】Middleburg is an opportunity to take a step back, to take a deep breath, and understand that even though life is moving on at a very fast pace, theres really an opportunity where youre allowed to step off for a little bit.

28、 分析: 本句是一个复合句。句中含有一个that引导的宾语从句, 宾语从句中, even though引导让步状语从句, where引导定语从句。译文: Middleburg提供了这样的一个机会: 让你可以松口气, 让你可以做一次深呼吸, 并让你明白尽管生活节奏很快, 但确实有个机会可以允许你稍微休息一下。. 阅读填句 (2020柳州高一检测)How to be a Good ListenerBeing a good listener can help you see the world through the eyes of others. 1 Good listening skills c

29、an provide you with a deeper level of understanding about someones situation. If you want to know how to be a good listener, read on to get started. Place yourself in other peoples shoes. Its easy to only consider the impact of the other persons “telling” on you. But you must open out and look at th

30、e problems from the other persons view. 2Avoid comparing the persons experiences to your own. You may think that the best thing you can do to really listen is to compare the persons experiences to your own. But this type of thinking actually makes the person feel like youre not really listening at a

31、ll. 3 That means that youre focusing more on yourself than on the persons situation. 4 Some people think that, when theyre listening, they should find a quick and easy solution to the persons problem. According to the research, it is totally wrong to do so. Instead focus on absorbing everything the

32、person is saying to you. Only after that can you really try to help. Know what not to do. Knowing what to avoid when youre trying to be a good listener can be almost as helpful as knowing what to do. If you want the speaker to take you seriously youd better not interrupt in the middle of a point. 5

33、Make eye contact with the person so that he or she realizes that you are listening with interest. A. Dont try to help immediately. B. Avoid saying “I” or “me” a lot. C. Try to solve the persons problem quickly. D. Dont try to change the subject even if its a little uncomfortable. E. If so, you would

34、 see your way through the problems much faster. F. Therefore, youd better listen to what the person is saying carefully. G. It enriches your understanding and expands your capacity for empathy (共情). 【文章大意】本文就如何成为一位好的聆听者向读者提供了四条建议。1. 【解析】选G。由上文Being a good listener can help you see the world through

35、the eyes of others. (做一个好的倾听者可以帮助你透过别人的眼睛看世界)可知, 此处承接上文, G选项“它增强了你的理解力及共情能力”符合题意。该选项中的it对应上文中的being a good listener。故选G。2. 【解析】选E。由上文But you must open out and look at the problems from the other persons view. (但是你必须敞开心扉, 从别人的角度看问题)可知, E选项“如果是这样, 你会更快地找到解决问题的方法”与上文谈到的换位思考相承接。故选E。3. 【解析】选B。本段主要讲的是避免把他

36、人和自己的经历作比较, 本空是细节句, 空后That means that youre focusing more on yourself than on the persons situation. (这意味着你更关注自己而不是别人的处境)中的That是对空处内容的指代, 由此可推断出, 为了与下文中的that呼应, 所填空应为“避免经常说我。”故选B。4. 【解析】选A。本空是本段的主题句, 本段提到, 有些人认为, 当他们在听的时候, 他们应该找到一个快速简单的方法来解决这个人的问题。根据研究, 这样做是完全错误的, 由此可知, 本段主要叙述“不要急于想对策”。A选项“不要急于提供帮助”

37、符合题意。5. 【解析】选D。由空前If you want the speaker to take you seriously youd better not interrupt in the middle of a point. (如果你想让说话者认真对待你, 你最好不要中途打断)可知, D选项“不要试图改变主题, 即使它让人有点不舒服”意义一致, 符合逻辑。. 完形填空(2020北京高一检测)Dear Wang Shi, How is it going? Thank you for your interest in joining the school 1 team. As you kno

38、w, our 2 has a great reputation, but we are always 3 new talent to sharpen the team for the future. It is not usual for a freshman student to be selected, 4 it is wonderful to hear that you are finding strength in teamwork and that basketball is giving you a 5 in life. If you are 6 for the school te

39、am, this is what our talent scouts are always looking for. Firstly, you need to show us that you can7 intense, focused and effective basketball. This means that you are always concentrating on the play, moving on the court, running for loose balls, and strong in both defense and attacking 8. We need

40、 to see that you can take charge of the ball, control your opponents, take shots and 9 goals for our team. So, you will need to work on your skills in these areas. Trust me, this hard work will really 10off when we are searching for new players. Secondly, the tallest players are not always the ones

41、that get11. We are looking for strength, speed and skills, but we also want people who have good 12, who are humble (谦逊的)and who can act as team players. No individual can win a basketball match; its the team who gets to the winning podium, and our coaches are always emphasizing 13 and cooperation b

42、oth on and off the court. These are the 14 that make for an outstanding basketball player. I hope these15 can help you become a qualified basketball player and hope to see you when we start to recruit new members. Welcome to our school basketball team! Yours Sincerely, Michael Jack【文章大意】文章主要给想申请加入学校

43、篮球队的Wang Shi提出了两点成为优秀篮球运动员的建议和提示。1. A. footballB. basketballC. volleyballD. baseball【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 感谢你对加入学校篮球队感兴趣。 football足球; basketball篮球; volleyball排球; baseball棒球。结合后文that basketball is giving you a可知是加入篮球队。2. A. class B. school C. club D. team【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。 class班级; school学校; club社团; team

44、队伍。结合上文team可知此处是指我们篮球队享有很高的声誉。3. A. investigatingB. questioningC. seekingD. testing【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 如你所知, 我们的团队享有很高的声誉, 但我们一直在寻找新的人才来加强我们的团队, 以迎接未来。 investigating调查; questioning询问; seeking寻找; testing测试。结合后文new talent to sharpen the team for the future可知是寻找新的人才来磨砺团队, 迎接未来。4. A. butB. orC. forD. so

45、【解析】选A。考查连词辨析。句意: 新生被选中并不常见, 但很高兴听到你在团队合作中找到了力量, 篮球给了你的人生一个目标。结合上下文语境可知为转折关系, 故用but。5. A. possibilityB. lessonC. awardD. goal【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 新生被选中并不常见, 但很高兴听到你在团队合作中找到了力量, 篮球给了你的人生一个目标。 possibility可能性; lesson课程; award奖; goal目标。结合后文in life可知是指篮球给了人生一个目标。6. A. callingB. aimingC. answeringD. acting

46、【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 如果你的目标是校队, 这(样的人)就是我们的人才发掘者一直在寻找的。 calling打电话; aiming以为目标, 瞄准; answering回答; acting行动。结合后文for the school team可知是指申请人的目标是加入校队, 短语aim for“以为目标”。7. A. playB. buyC. makeD. borrow【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 首先, 你需要向我们展示你可以打激烈、专注和有效的篮球。 结合后文basketball可知此处是指“打篮球”, 短语play basketball。8. A. posesB.

47、 bouncesC. movesD. shots【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 这意味着你总是专注于比赛, 在球场上移动, 带球跑动, 防守和进攻都很好。 poses姿势; bounces弹跳; moves移动; shots射击。打篮球时球员是随时在移动的, 防守和进攻时的移动也必须都很好。此处不能选pose“姿势”, pose是指静止状态的姿态或摆姿势。9. A. kickB. setC. keepD. score【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 我们需要看到你能控球, 控制对手, 投篮, 为我们的球队进球得分。 kick踢; set设置; keep保持; score得分, 获

48、得。结合上文take shots可知投篮的目的就是为了进球得分。10. A. takeB. keepC. payD. switch【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。take带走; keep保持; pay支付; switch改变。结合上文work on your skills in these areas可知如果你能在这些方面努力提高自己的篮球技术, 那么在球队招募新球员的时候, 你付出的努力一定能得到回报。短语pay off“得到回报”。11. A. chosenB. awardedC. promotedD. fired【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 其次, 最高的球员并不总是被选中的。

49、 chosen选择; awarded授予; promoted促进; fired点火。后文提到了除了身体上的要求, 优秀篮球运动员还有其他方面的要求, 故此处是说身高最高的球员并不总是会被球队选中。12. A. talentB. characterC. shapeD. intelligence【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 我们在寻找有力量、有速度和有技术的人, 但我们也需要有良好的性格, 谦虚, 能发挥团队精神的人。 talent才能; character性格; shape形状; intelligence智力。结合后文who are humble可知谦虚是一个人的良好性格。13. A.

50、 hardworkB. heroismC. individualismD. teamwork【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 没有个人能赢得篮球比赛; 只有团队才能登上领奖台, 而且我们的教练总是强调团队合作, 无论是在场上还是场下。 hardwork勤奋; heroism英雄主义; individualism个人主义; teamwork团队合作。根据后文and cooperation可知是强调团队合作。14. A. rulesB. qualitiesC. traditionsD. conditions【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。rules规则; qualities品质; tradi

51、tions传统; conditions条件。结合上文who are humble and who can act as team players提到了优秀的运动员必须有良好的性格、谦虚和懂得团队合作, 可知这都是优秀篮球运动员具备的品质。15. A. tipsB. warningsC. requirementsD. announcements【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。tips提示, 建议; warnings警告; requirements要求; announcements公告。结合上文分别说明了想要成为合格运动员的一些要求, 可知作者是希望这些提示可以帮助Wang Shi成为一个合格的篮

52、球运动员。. 完形填空(2020长沙高一检测) When I was born there was already another youngster in the familya collie dog just three months old. Laddie1near me, ate with me and played with me. I 2 dressed him in my clothes. We 3 almost everything and we cuddled for comfort and 4. I had no brothers or sisters, so he was

53、 my brother. Years passed and when I returned from school one day and opened the5, there was no Laddie. Believing he was playing “hide-and-seek”, I searched all his favorite 6 places. Meanwhile my parents were trying to 7 to me, but I was not listening, I was searching and calling madly for my 8. Th

54、e blow was more than I could bear, and as a result I was9 and off school for many weeks, suffering from extreme sadness. Many years passed before I got a dog of my own. He was my sons10, Yogi. The two would get up to all kinds of mischief (顽皮). When Yogis 11 came we all went with him to the vets and

55、 hugged him, petted him and 12 him for his company and love. That way it 13 the blow for us. The loss of a(n)14 is heartbreaking, but we have the option of providing that final release with dignity and relieving 15. Its what must be done. 【文章大意】作者小时候和形影不离的小狗离别时很痛苦, 以至于几周没去学校上学。后来当作者儿子的宠物狗快要离世时, 他们选择

56、和它道别, 这样减轻了他们的痛苦。1. A. jumpedB. sleptC. cameD. shouted【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意: Laddie睡在我旁边, 和我一起吃, 一起玩。jumped跳; slept睡; came来; shouted叫喊。根据ate with me and played with me可知, 此处用“睡在旁边”表达作者和Laddie总是形影不离。2. A. neverB. evenC. quicklyD. then【解析】选B。考查副词词义辨析。句意: 我甚至给它穿我的衣服。 never绝不; even甚至; quickly迅速地; then然后。根据

57、前文的a collie dog just three months old. 可知Laddie是条小狗, 故此处用“甚至给它穿我的衣服”符合语境。3. A. triedB. knewC. enjoyedD. shared【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 我们共享几乎所有的东西, 我们抱在一起寻求安慰和温暖。 tried尝试; knew知道; enjoyed享受; shared共享。根据上文的Laddie _near me, ate with me and played with me可推测作者和小狗共享所有的东西。4. A. friendshipB. funC. warmthD. str

58、ength【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。friendship友谊; fun乐趣; warmth温暖; strength力量。根据we cuddled for comfort可知, 作者和小狗抱在一起寻求安慰和温暖。5. A. cupboardB. windowC. boxD. door【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 几年后, 一天我从学校回来, 打开门, 却没有看见Laddie。 cupboard衣橱; window窗户; box盒子; door门。根据when I returned from school one day可知, 从学校回来首先要打开门。6. A. drinkingB

59、. feedingC. hidingD. playing【解析】选C。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 我认为它在玩捉迷藏, 我去寻找它最喜欢藏的地方。 drinking喝的; feeding喂的; hiding藏的; playing玩的。根据前文的“hide-and-seek”可知此处用“隐藏的”符合语境。7. A. explainB. cryC. jokeD. sigh【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 同时, 我的父母试图给我解释, 但是我不听, 我正在发疯似地寻找和呼喊我的兄弟。explain解释; cry哭; joke开玩笑; sigh叹气。根据but I was not listen

60、ing, 可知, 此处是指作者的父母试图给他解释Laddie已经不在了, 但是作者不听。8. A. fatherB. motherC. brotherD. sister【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。根据前文的so he was my brother. 可知作者把Laddie看作自己的兄弟。9. A. movedB. upsetC. illD. relieved【解析】选C。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 这个打击我不能承受, 因此我请了几周的病假, 饱受痛苦。 moved感动的; upset沮丧的; ill生病的; relieved宽慰的。根据The blow was more than I c

61、ould bear可知, 此处是指作者因为悲痛所以请了病假, 没去上学。10. A. toolB. toyC. caretakerD. companion【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 它是我儿子的玩伴, Yogi。 tool工具; toy玩具; caretaker看管者; companion玩伴。根据下文的The two would get up to all kinds of mischief可知作者的儿子和狗狗一起玩耍, 故小狗是儿子的玩伴。11. A. ownerB. festivalC. friendD. time【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 当Yogi快要离开时,

62、 我们都带它一起去看兽医, 拥抱它、轻拍它, 并感谢它的陪伴和爱。 owner主人; festival节日; friend朋友; time时间。根据下文的The loss of a(n) _is heartbreaking, 推测Yogi死了, 此处用When Yogis time came表达快要死了/离我们而去了。12. A. admiredB. thankedC. praisedD. rewarded【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。 admired钦佩; thanked感谢; praised表扬; rewarded回报。根据 hugged him, petted him 可知, 此处是指

63、作者和家人通过拥抱和轻拍来感谢Yogi。13. A. increasedB. softenedC. receivedD. caused【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 那样减轻了对我们的打击。 increased增加; softened减轻; received收到; caused引起。结合上下文可知, 因为可以和Yogi告别, 作者和家人就不会那么痛苦, 故此处用“减轻”符合语境。14. A. petB. relativeC. animalD. treasure【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 失去一个宠物让人心碎, 但是我们可以选择有尊严地释放我们的情感, 减轻我们的痛苦。 pe

64、t宠物; relative亲人; animal动物; treasure宝藏。结合文章内容可知, 本篇主要讲述作者失去Laddie和Yogi的故事, 而它们都是宠物。15. A. sufferingB. misunderstandingC. dangerD. embarrassment【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。 suffering痛苦; misunderstanding误解; danger危险; embarrassment尴尬。根据上文的and as a result I was _and off school for many weeks, suffering from extreme

65、sadness. 可知此处用“痛苦”符合语境。. 阅读理解People love to celebrate. Whether its a birthday or a wedding, we enjoy having a reason to relax and have a good time. This is especially true for festivals that welcome spring and summer. Here are some celebrations you may not know about. Carabao is a buffalo(水牛) found

66、in the Philippines, and the Carabao Festival is a day of dancing and revelry(狂欢)in May that celebrates the strong animal that plays such an important role in Filipinos farming economy. The animals are cleaned before a parade in which 20 or more of themmany decorated with paint and colorful ribbonswa

67、lked through the streets. Coopers Hill is a steep, grassy knoll (小山) near Gloucester, England, which is longer than a football field. Coopers Hill is a late May event in which participants race one another to beat a nine-pound cheese round to the bottom of the hill. The event attracts lots of contes

68、tants but it is harder than it sounds. Lots of contestants bite the dust before they reach the finish line. The winner gets the cheese. The Boryeong Mud Festival takes place each summer near Seoul, South Korea. Tons of mud is trucked from the Boryeong mud flats to a beach area near the event. People

69、 participate in lots of activities, including a mud pool, mud skiing and mudslides. By the time the celebration is over, anyone coated in soft or dried mud can take a short walk to the beach for a quick bath. La Tomatina is an organized tomato fight that takes place in Bunol, Spain, every August. Th

70、e festivals origins are unclear, but that hasnt lessened anyones enthusiasm. The battle lasts for about an hour, and participants have to throw squashed(挤烂的) tomatoes to reduce the risk of injury. After the fight, both the people and the streets are covered with tomato guts. Fire trucks then begin t

71、he difficult task of washing everything. 【文章大意】文章介绍了几个“不同的庆祝习俗”。1. In which celebration can people compete with each other? A. The Carabao Festival. B. Coopers Hill Cheese-rolling Festival. C. The Boryeong Mud Festival. D. La Tomatina Festival. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。第三段提到, “这项活动吸引了许多参赛者, 但它比听起来要难得多。许多参赛者在到达终

72、点线之前就已经放弃了。获胜者得到奶酪。”由此可知, 在Coopers Hill Cheese-rolling Festival庆祝活动中人们可以互相竞争。2. When will you go if you want to participate in La Tomatina? A. In May. B. In March. C. In July. D. In August. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。最后一段第一句可知, La Tomatina是每年八月在西班牙布诺尔举行的一场有组织的西红柿大战。”由此判断, 如果你想参加La Tomatina, 你应该八月去。3. Which of the

73、 following can be the best title for the text? A. An unforgettable celebration. B. Exciting activities. C. Different customs of celebrations. D. Different festivals in Asia. 【解析】选C。标题归纳题。根据第一段中This is especially true for festivals that welcome spring and summer. Here are some celebrations you may not know about. “对于那些迎接春夏的节日来说尤其如此。这是一些你可能不知道的庆祝活动。”由此可知, 这篇文章的最佳标题是“Different customs of celebrations. ”。