《Unit1FestivalsandCelebrationsReadingandThinking》同步練習(xí)及答案

1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsReading and Thinking課時(shí)檢測1. Armed with the information you have gathered （搜集h you can set out making a lantern （燈籠）by yourself I think it will be full of joy （高興）.2 As the people marched （行進(jìn)）into the church （教堂）,they heard a religious （宗教的）song being played.3. It is t

2、ypical （典型的）of him to decorate （裝飾）3 room with different colors, which range （包括）from red to yellow.4.1 figured （認(rèn)為）that I would congratulate （祝賀）him on his success at the ceremony （典禮）.However, the event was cancelled.5. The harvest （收獲）festival, an important agrkiiltural （農(nóng)業(yè)的）festival, is celebrat

3、ed by people after all the crops （農(nóng)作物）have been gathered in. It shows that people are grateful （感激的）for the food they are given.6. The exhibition which is regarded as significant （有重大這義的）features （以 為特色）paintings by contemporary artists. Their works reflect （反映）their beliefs/faith （信任）in future life

4、.II.完成句子1. He dressed up and went to the party yesterday as if he had been invited.昨天他打扮得漂漂亮亮地去參加聚會(huì)，好像已經(jīng)被邀請(qǐng)過似的。2. You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after alh he is over seventv.你應(yīng)該原諒他的健忘畢竟他已經(jīng)七十多歲了。3. She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor.她做過許多不同

5、的工作從廚師到游泳教練。4. With the country disappearing, its own unique national culture fadedaway.隨著這個(gè)國家的消亡，它的獨(dú)一無二的國彖文化逐漸消失。5. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking.盡管事實(shí)上醫(yī)生已經(jīng)警告說抽煙會(huì)致癌但人們還是照抽不誤。6. If you have someone in your family that can do thi

6、s, you should take advantage of their skills.如果你的家人有人可以做這件事你應(yīng)該充分利用他們的技能。7. The two books have something in common.這兩本書有一些共同點(diǎn)。& No matter how busy or tired you are, your kids deserve this time with you.無論你有多么忙或多么累這段和你在一起的時(shí)間是你的孩子應(yīng)得的。9. The change of weather makes it easy for many people to catch a

7、 cold in the springtime or fall.天氣的變化使得許多人在春秋時(shí)節(jié)容易患感冒。III.結(jié)合課文主題，使用本單元詞匯與句型寫一篇50詞左右的短文1. 春節(jié)前媽媽總為我買新衣服。在新年那一天我就可以穿上盛裝(dress up) 7o我非常感激(gmteful)我的媽媽。2. 另外，我們總會(huì)買各種各樣的(a wide range of)水果和蔬菜。3. 每年除夕一家人聚在一起(giither)看春節(jié)聯(lián)歡晚會(huì)，期待看到一些著名 的人物(figure)o4. 盡管(in spite of)社會(huì)在變化，但是我們會(huì)利用(lake advantage of)這個(gè)有 重大惹義的(si

8、gnificant)節(jié)日?！緟⒖挤段摹緽efore the Spring FestivaL my mother always buys me some new clothes so that ril dress up on the New Year's Day. I am grateful to iny mother. Besides, we always buy a wide range of fruit and vegetables.Every New Yearns Ew my whole family gather round watching the SpringFestiva

9、l Gala and expecting to see some famous figures. In spite of the changes of society, weUl take advantage of this significant festival._主fi語境討論Expressing feelings and emotionsThe topic: to talk about ones experience at the Dragon Boat FestivalPositive feelings:It is fantastic/ainazing/very exciting.H

10、ow wonderful! /How exciting!It is great to have family gather togetherI'm really happy to eiyoy delicious food.Pm pleased to stay with family members.Negative feelings:It was boring/tinng.It was annoying.It was a pity that I didn't take part in a boating race.What's your experience at th

11、e Dragon Boat Festival?At the Dragon Boat FestivdL it is great to have family gather together and enjoy delicious food, especially zongz/ made by niy mother. I was pleased to stay with them. But it was a pity that I didn't take part in a boating race.Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsReading and

12、Thinking同步達(dá)標(biāo)訓(xùn)練語用訓(xùn)練I .單句語法填空1. Mr Smith, iny former colleague, sent me a note of congratulation(congratulate) on my election victory.2.1 dont share her religious (religion) belief3. Christinas is such a .ioyfiH (joy)time of year.4. More agricultural (agriculture) land is being used for building.5. Th

13、e discovery of the new drug is significant (significance) for people suffering from heart problems.6. There are many shops in the commercial (commerce) heart of the city.7. All non-violent religious and political beliefs (believe) should be respected equally.& We can take part in a wide range of

14、 activities after school.9. All the wheat had been gathered (gather) in before it rained.10. The man was grateful to me for what I had done for him.11. 完成句子1 The children dressed up and went to attend the ceremony.孩子們盛裝打扮去參加儀式了。2.1 thought I would fail the exam, but I passed after all.我原以為考試會(huì)不及格，可我畢

15、竟還是及格了。3. The sizes of apples range from small to medium.蘋果的大小從小到中等不等。4. The age of the students ranges from 17 to 21 with an average of 19.這些學(xué)生的年齡在17歲到21歲之間平均年齡為19歲。5. Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to be fading away.達(dá)成協(xié)議的希望似乎正在消失。6. In spite of wanting to see him again, she refused to reply t

16、o his letters.盡管很想再見到他，但她卻不愿給他回信。7. Ma Yun took advantage of the Internet and succeeded in the early 21st century.馬云利用網(wǎng)絡(luò)在21世紀(jì)初取得成功。& On this problem, I have nothing in common with you.關(guān)于這個(gè)問題我和你想法不同。9. People who take these calls are trained to stay calm, no matter how strange the calls sound.無論這

17、些電話聽起來多么奇怪，接這些電話的人們都被訓(xùn)練得要保持鎮(zhèn)靜。10. The Internet has made it much easier to karn a foreign language.因特網(wǎng)已經(jīng)使得學(xué)習(xí)一門外語變得容易多了。主題閱讀The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar.This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called itShangyuan Fes

18、tival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the HanDynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were fi

19、rst used by Zhuge Kongining to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes.Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous（幽默的） The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character,

20、 a famous persons name, or a place name.The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. Innorthern China, theyare called yuanxiao while in southern part they're namedtangyuan. Because making sweet duinphngs is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by

21、 a group of friends or family members.In old times, the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other And there were many romantic stories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty,

22、 shows this, "Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood iu the dim light. ”In a word, the Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and joy over the years. We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pri

23、de in Chinese culture.【文章大意】本文主要介紹了中國的元宵節(jié)。1. In ancient times.sky lanterns were first used forby ZhugeKongining.A. making wishesB. celebrating birthdaysC getting aidD. guessing lantern riddles【解析】選Co細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段的It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongining to ask for help when he w

24、as in trouble. 可知。ask for help意思即為get aid求助。2. Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings?A. They have different tastes.B- They are namedW all o er the country.C People enjoy the process of making them.D. People usually make them with family and friends.【解析】選Bo細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段的In northern C

25、hina, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part theyre named tangyuan,可知，北方叫元宵南方 叫湯圓所以不是全國都叫元宵。3. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival wasin old times.A. boring B, humorous C. romantic D. iniportant【解析】選C。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。此處辛棄疾的詩句是為前面一句And there were many romantic stories abou

26、t this festival.捉供證據(jù)表明在古代元宵節(jié)是浪漫 的。The New Year is a time for celebrations for almost everyone around the world.In Britain, people go to pubs and nightclubs to dance the old year away, and to welcome in the new one at midnight. Everyone wants to kiss someone special (boyfriend, girlfriend or even a c

27、omplete stranger! ) as the bells ring out at midnight.In recent years, street parties have become more popular. Hundreds or even thousands of people gather in squares, main streets or on the river banks to listen to bands playing and to see fabulous fireworks displays.For people who stay at home, mo

28、st watch special, live New Year shows on TV and countdown, along with the presenters, from 10 to 1 as the last seconds of the old year tick away and the bells of the New Year are rung.In Scotland, on New Yearns Eve, people visit their neighbours and drink, dance and generally have a good time. If yo

29、u he invited to a Scottish home, it's important to know what to bring with you: a lump of coal, some shortbread and some whisky.The coal shows wannth so youre wisliing that the people you visit will have enough heat in the coining year The shortbread represents food, so you're hoping that th

30、e people will have enough to eat in the New Year Some Scots call whisky "the water of so when you hand o er your bottle to your hosts, it means you want them to have enough to drink over the next 12 months.There's one more key task you still haw to perfomi if you can. The first person to kn

31、ock on a neighbour s door is supposed to be a tall, daik, handsome man. If you are, youUl bring good luck to the household. But what if that's not you? Well.don't ring the bell just yet. Wait a while and the right person will turn up soon!【文章大這】本文主要介紹了英國人慶祝新年的活動(dòng)方式著重介紹了蘇格蘭人的慶祝方式。4. What is th

32、e best title for this passage?A. Seeing the old year off in Britain.B, Celebrations of a Scottish New Year.C Visiting Scottish homes on New YearD. Sending good luck in the New Year.【解析】選Bo主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了英國人慶祝新年的活動(dòng)方式。故選B。5. We know from the passageA. British people hate to think of the old year and wis

33、h to dance it away quicklyB. street concerts hae become more popular on New Year EeC. British people let off fireworks in public places to celebrate the New YearD. people stay at home doing nothing but wait for the bell of the New Year to ring【解析】選C。推理判斷題。根據(jù)第.一段可知，人們舉行街道晚會(huì)慶祝新年的活動(dòng)除了欣賞樂隊(duì)演奏外，還可以欣賞煙花。山此

34、可知，人們會(huì)在公共場合燃放煙花以示慶祝。6. Why do visitors take some tilings to a Scottish home on New Yearns Eve?A. To share good food and warmth.B- To help those poor families.C. To send best wishes to the families.D. To show respect and richness.【解析】選C。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段和第五段可知.到蘇格蘭人家里的拜訪者要帶著一些東西這些東西都代表著拜訪者美好的祝愿和祝福。7. The u

35、nderlined pluase'the right person" in the last paragraph refers toA. the host of a special TV showB, a talk dark, handsome manC. a man with coal, shortbread and whiskyD, a neighbor【解析】選B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段的敘述可知,the right person指 的是上文提至U的 The first person to knock on a neighbour's door is supp

36、osed to be a talk dark, handsome man. 中的 a tail. dark, handsome man。i牧選 B。II 閱讀填句根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Benefits of ReadingThe benefits of reading start with the first book a baby hears and continue into childliood and tluougliout the child's life. Here are some reasons why read

37、ing is impo rtant.They areReading teaches children about the world around them.exposed to ways of life, ideas and beliefs about the world which may be different from those which surround them. This builds a store of background knowledge.which helps younger children learn to read confidently.2_ When

38、we read, our brains translate the descriplions we read of people.places and things into pictures. When we are reading a story, we are also imagining how the characters are feeling. We use our own experiences to imagine how we would feel in the same situation.Children who read do better at school. An

39、d they don't just do better at subjects like reading, English and history, _3Reading is a great form of entertainment! A paperback book or an e-reader doesn't take up much space so you can take it anywhere aiid youUl ne'er be lonely or bored if you have a book in your bag. _4Reading rela

40、xes the body and calms the mind. 5 The constant movement.flashing lights and noise are quite stressful for our brains. When we read in silence.the black print on a white page is much less stressful for our eyes and brains.A. Reading imp roves concentration.B- Reading develops a child's imagination.C. We seem to have forgotten how to relax and how to be silent.D. Children learn new words and greatly enlarge their vocabulary.E. They do better at all subjects an