单元提升卷12 Unit1Festivals and Celebrations（原卷版）.docx

1、单元提升卷12 Unit1Festivals and Celebrations 单元基础知识巩固重点单词变形1congratulation n祝贺；恭喜 vt.向(某人)道贺；(为成就或成功)感到自豪，感到高兴2religion n宗教；宗教信仰 adj.宗教的；笃信宗教的3charm n魅力；迷人的特征；咒语 adj.有魅力的；迷人的4joy n高兴；喜悦 adj.高兴的；快乐的 adv.开心地5gratitude n感激之情；感谢 adj.感激的；表示感谢的6agricultural adj.农业(劳动/生产) n农业；农艺7decorate vt.装饰；装潢 n装饰；装潢8signifi

2、cant adj.有重大意义的；显著的 n重要性，意义；意思，含义9reflect vt.显示；反映；反射 n倒影；反映；思考10belief n信仰；信心；信任 vt.相信 adj.可以相信的 adj.难以置信的11faith n宗教信仰；信任；相信 adj.忠诚的；虔诚的 adv.虔诚地12 occasion n特别的事情(或仪式、庆典)；(适当的)机会 adj.偶然的，偶尔的 adv.偶尔；间或13 pleased adj.高兴的；满意的 adj.令人愉快的 vt.使满意；使愉快 n愉快；令人高兴的事 14frank adj.坦率的；直率的 adv.坦率地，直率地15represent

3、vt.象征；代表；相当于 n代表 adj.有代表性的16respect n& vt.尊敬；尊重 adj.恭敬的；表示敬意的 adj.可敬的；体面的17 horrible adj.令人震惊的；恐怖的；极坏的 n畏惧；憎恶；震惊重点词组1dress (sb.) up 2after all 3range from.to. 4fade away 5in spite of 6take advantage of 7have sth.in common 8to be frank 9go off 10except for 一、用单词的适当形式完成句子1What is (reflect) in the stor

4、y is interesting. 2 (frank) speaking, I dont agree with them. 3Lets sing some songs to celebrate this (joy) occasion. 4The news was widely reported by the mass (medium).5To be frank, its (believe) that they have so much in common. 6So limited is the time that we should (brief) talk about the problem

5、. 7Being well protected, the building still has its (origin) features. 8With the great firework show, we will have a (please) evening. 9Agriculture plays a (significance) role in our daily life. 10Im writing to congratulate you winning the award. 11Its a typical festival to show respect seniors. 12T

6、he curtains do not match with the (decorate) 13Dogs are our (faith) friends. 14I (absolute) agreed with you and would spare no effort to help you. 15Daniele Ceccoli, 74, was (gratitude) and optimistic after getting operated on at the hospital. . 16Thanks to the (agriculture) development, farmers are

7、 leading a happy life. 17The gardener has cut down all the dead (branch) from the tree.18We all admire the young man (struggle) to enter a key university. 19The little boy was the only one (survive) the earthquake in his village.20Research shows that laughing has (significance) benefits. 21The vase

8、has a long history (date) back to more than 1,000 years ago. 22The price of the car ranges between 20,000 dollars and 30,000 dollars, which is his range, so he decides to buy it at once.23The researchers are conducting a study (describe) the technology. 24Todays festivals have many origins, some (re

9、ligion), some seasonal, some in memory of ancestors, and some for special people or events. 25I sincerely express my (congratulate) on your graduating from Tsinghua University. 26The little boy hesitated at first, then (gather) his courage and jumped into the pool to have a swim. 27It is (type) of m

10、y grandma to forget things. 28Families (celebrate) the Lunar New Year can enjoy exciting dragon dances.29In spite what happened, he never lost the will to live.30China has successfully gotten rid of poverty as scheduled and has achieved a (significance) victory that impresses the world. 31Sometimes

11、we need to be flexible and adapt to (change) circumstances. 32We became aware of the danger (approach) us. 33I plan to take advantage every opportunity to improve my communication skills. 34The highway (join)the two cities is expected to be opened to traffic next year. 35I walked nervously up the pa

12、th (lead) to the secret garden. 二、根据汉语意思填写单词36At the beginning of the year, farmers usually have a lot of (农业的) work to do. 37It wasnt until recently that eagles could (偶尔地) be seen here. 38As the people marched into the church, they heard a (宗教的)song being played. 39Tourists can visit the ancient t

13、own to experience the local culture while enjoying the relaxing (氛围). 40He is an evil man who has committed (恐怖的) crimes. 41There is (绝对地) nothing more I can do for you. 42Einstein was one of the greatest scientists (尊重) by the people all over the world. 43Our latest model of phone has several new (

14、特色). 44In this (地区) people mainly plant wheat every year. 45After the storm, the ground was covered with many (树枝)三、完成句子46这支由三名医生和七名护士组成的医疗队被派往该地区。The medical team three doctors and seven nurses was sent to the area.47汤姆代表我们学校参加英语演讲比赛证明是成功的。 at the English speech contest proved to be a success.(repr

15、esent)48这本字典使我学习英语容易多了。The dictionary for me to learn English.49她对童年的一切记忆逐渐从脑海中消逝了。All memory of her childhood .50知道你如此信任我，我很高兴。Im delighted to know .高考能力提升四、阅读理解AStargazing Festivals in 2023As more areas grow brighter with light pollution, national parks across the country have become dark-sky have

16、ns. Over the years, they are making a push to get certified as havens for sky-watching by the International Dark Sky Association, and they even host events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.Bryce Canyon National ParkJune 14-17Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon e

17、arned its dark-sky title in 2019. The 35,835-acre park is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures and “star stories” presentations, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by strings musicians in the northern A

18、rizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.Shenandoah National ParkAugust 11-13Conveniently located within a days drive from two-thirds of Americans, Shenandoah National Parks night sky festival is a low-lift way to dabble in astronomy. The nearly 200,000-acre park will host ranger talks, public stargazing sessi

19、ons, lectures, presentations, and activities for kids. Staffers are still working on this years full schedule, but past events have covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal(夜间的) creatures.Great Basin National ParkSeptember 14-16Great Basin is one of the least crowded national parks, ma

20、king it the perfect place to quietly appreciate the mysteries of the cosmos. Its annual astronomy festival is scheduled for this fall and includes guest speakers, constellation talks, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festivals unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants w

21、ill get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive color.Joshua Tree National ParkOctober 13-14Joshua Tree National Park, as the International Dark Sky Association notes, is the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing under a relatively dark sky” for the18 millio

22、n people who live in the Los Angeles area. It became an official dark sky park in 2017, and each year, it hosts a night sky festival in the fall. As luck would have it, this years dates overlap with an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to obscure between 70

23、 and 80 percent of the sun.51What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals?ATo raise public interest in astronomy.BTo call for action against light pollution.CTo provide a platform to observe stars.DTo collect money for more observatories.52Where should you go if you want to experience working in low-

24、light conditions?ABryce Canyon National Park.BShenandoah National Park.CGreat Basin National Park.DJoshua Tree National Park.53What might be a bonus to visitors to Joshua Tree National Park during the festivals?AAn observatory tour.BA photography workshop.CA stargazing tour.DA solar eclipse.BSpooky

25、(幽灵般的) season is finally upon us! But it looks a little different to how it did 100 years ago.Halloween has been around for centuries, as a pagan (异教徒的) holiday in ancient Ireland during which people celebrated and “communicated” with visiting spirits. Initially Halloween was all about mischief, whi

26、ch may sound harmless, but used to have far more negative connotations. Before the 1930s, “trick-or-treating” was associated with groups of young men going door to door to play tricks such as throwing cabbages at houses or stealing garden gates.Nowadays, trick-or-treaters tend to be children on the

27、hunt for sweets. Going door to door for treats in Ireland was accompanied by the phrase, “Help the Halloween party”. It was only in the 1980s that it became standard to hear choruses of “trick or treat”, thanks to the classic 1982 film ET. As with many American cultural imports, not everyone was ple

28、ased about this development-in fact in 2009, The Telegraph ran the headline, “Halloween: Trick, Treat And A Total Travesty?”. In the 20th century, typical treats included candy apples, jelly beans and candy corn. These days, you are more likely to be met with Haribo Starmix and fun-sized Mars Bars (

29、although if you are old enough to be reading Readers Digest, you can probably expect to be turned away at the door should you attempt to go trick-or-treating this year).The most popular Halloween costumes have also changed in the last hundred years, shifting from cowboys and witches to Marvel superh

30、eroes. This year, after a Halloween night spent braving horror films and turning away children desperate for free sweets, you can at least sleep easy at night knowing that things have changed since the 1920s-and youll probably wake up with your garden gate where you left it!54What can be learned fro

31、m Paragraph 2?AIn ancient Ireland it was a national tradition to celebrate Halloween.BAt Halloween ancient people could possess the power of visiting spirits.CGenerally a century ago the mischief at Halloween did no harm to others.DAt Halloween the mischief once left some people disturbed and annoye

32、d.55Why did the author mention the headline in The Telegraph?ATo show the rapid development of the festival.BTo indicate the growing popularity of the phrase.CTo prove existing dissatisfaction with Halloween.DTo discuss the proper behaviour at Halloween.56What tone does the author conclude the passa

33、ge with?AHumorous.BCritical.CAggressive.DSerious.57What might be the title of the passage?AThe Development of Halloween in AmericaBHalloween: An Unsuccessful Cultural ImportCFun But Harmless Mischief at HalloweenDChanges to Halloween in the Past Century五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。P

34、ublic service Day is a global holiday held every year on June 23rd. 58 (found) by the United Nations (UN), this holiday aims to stress the important roles 59 citizens from around the world play in the public sector, whether on a paid 60 voluntary basis. Special events are also held to help encourage

35、 young adults to engage in 61 (career) in public service. It is the role of the UN to help make the world a 62 (good) place for all, and the organization 63 (strong) believes that public service jobs can help strengthen communities around the world.The first Public Service Day was held on June 23, 2

36、003. Public Service Day is 64 UN holiday, so you can expect 65 (see) celebrations held throughout multiple countries. While most of the celebrations occur on site in public service institutions, other organizations hold ceremonies to help honor people 66 (work) in civil service. The UN holds its own

37、 annual ceremony, but individual communities often host their own special events.Members in June 23rds events may also show symbols of Public Service Day. The symbol 67 (create) by the UN, with the feature of columns beside three blue human figures joining hands.六、读后续写68阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成

38、一篇完整的短文。Jacks grandmothers birthday was around the corner and all the family members were busy preparing a big party for her. It would be a special birthday party, because Grandma Sophie would turn 100 years old on the birthday. The family was filled with atmosphere of mystery and kind of excitement

39、. Everyone was busy doing something secretly. Jacks sister was knitting (编织) a woolen scarf for Grandma Sophie. She even brought the threads and weaving sticks to school and knitted between the class intervals. Jacks brother would play the guitar of Grandma Sophies favorite song at the birthday part

40、y, so he practiced playing whenever he was free. And Jacks parents were decorating the house and doing shopping.However, little Jack, the 8-year-old boy, sitting with his favorite toy dinosaur, looked unhappy. He wanted to engage in the big event and to make his grandma happy, but he had no idea. He

41、 couldnt knit as his sister did, nor could he play any musical instrument as his brother did. A birthday card with beautiful pictures would be a good choice. But he had no money to buy a card. What he possessed were lots of cards, which were from families and relatives for his birthday or Christmas

42、and New Year. So little Jack turned to his mother for help.Jacks cards came from his friends and relatives all over the country. There were funny cards and serious cards. Some cards had beautiful pictures. Others had silly drawings. Jack saved them all. But his favorite card was from his grandma.“Wh

43、y dont you recycle some of your old birthday and Christmas cards?” Jacks mother suggested. “What does that mean?” asked Jack. “Recycle means to use again，” said Jacks mother. “You can create something new from things that have already been used.” “Recycling is a good idea,” said Jack. “I know. Ill cut out pictures and poems from my old cards. Then Ill make a big, new card to send to Grandma.”注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Jack couldnt wait to open the box containing cards he saved._When Grandmas birthday arrived, Jack gave her a big birthday card as a gift._