1、话题：节假日活动(Festivals，holidays and celebrations)1.traditional adj.传统的2festival n. 节日3feast n. 盛宴4observe v. 庆祝；遵守5fireworks n. 烟花6belief n. 信仰7decoration n. 装饰8honour n. 荣誉9amusement n. 娱乐10activity n. 活动11atmosphere n. 气氛12arrange v. 筹备；安排13enjoy oneself 过得愉快14dress up 盛装；打扮15get together 聚会；联欢16have
2、a wonderful time 过得愉快17family reunion 家庭团聚18in memory of /in honour of 为了纪念1.The MidAutumn Festival，which falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month，is a festival with a history of about 2，000 years.中秋节是在每年的农历八月十五，有着大约2 000年的历史。2This is a time for relaxation and celebration when people usu
3、ally take this opportunity to reunite with their families or have a rest.这是放松和庆祝的时间，人们通常会趁此机会与家人团聚或好好休息。3A lack of awareness of cultural difference to local customs can cause/lead to/result in problems.对有关当地风俗的文化差异缺乏了解会引起一些麻烦。假如你是李华，农历(lunar calendar)八月十五中秋节(the MidAutumn Festival)即将来临，你打算邀请你的美国朋友Ma
4、rk到你家做客。请你给Mark写一封邀请信，并告知他中秋节的习俗。Dear Mark，The MidAutumn Festival is approaching. Id like to invite you to celebrate it with my family because I think its a good opportunity for you to experience Chinese traditional culture.The MidAutumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in Chinese lun
5、ar calendar. On that day the moon is full, which symbols the union of a family. Therefore, wherever we are or however busy we are, well come home to join our family and have dinner together. After dinner, we sit together, enjoying the moon while eating mooncakes, which are round, just like the moon.
6、 Im sure youll have a wonderful time.Looking forward to your reply.Yours，Li Hua1harvest n& vt.& vi.收获；收割2ancestor n. 祖先；祖宗3feast n. 节日；盛宴4worldwide adj. 遍及全世界的；世界性的5parking n. (汽车等)停放6drown vt.& vi. 淹没；溺死；淹死7wipe vt. 擦；揩；擦去8weep vi. 哭泣；流泪n. 哭；哭泣9beauty n. 美；_美人10clothing n. 衣服1belief n. 信任；信心；信仰2gat
7、her vt.& vi. 搜集；集合；聚集3award n. 奖；奖品vt. 授予；判定4custom n. 习惯；风俗5obvious adj. 明显的；显而易见的6gain vt. 获得；得到7forgive vt. 原谅；饶恕8trick n. 诡计；恶作剧；窍门vt. 欺骗；诈骗9fool n. 愚人；白痴；受骗者vt. 愚弄；欺骗vi. 干傻事；开玩笑adj. 傻的1remind vt.提醒； 使想起reminder n起提醒作用的东西； 提醒者2arrival n到来； 到达； 到达者arrive vi.到达3independence n独立； 自主independent adj.
8、独立的； 自主的4permission n许可； 允许permit vt.允许n.许可证； 执照5apologize vi.道歉； 辩白apology n道歉6origin n起源； 由来； 起因original adj.原来的7starve vi.& vt.(使)饿死； 饿得要死starvation n饿死8celebration n庆祝； 祝贺celebrate v庆祝； 祝贺9energetic adj.充满活力的； 精力充沛的； 积极的energy n能量； 精力10sadness n悲哀； 悲伤sad adj.悲伤的sadly adv.伤心地，悲伤地11agriculture n农业
9、；农艺；农学agricultural adj.农业的；农艺的12admire vt.赞美；钦佩；羡慕admiration n敬佩，钦佩；羡慕 用所给词的适当形式填空1The young man kept apologizing to his girlfriend for his being late, but she refused to accept his apology(apologize)2They held a party to_celebrate their success and the celebration lasted about two hours.(celebrate)
10、3The moment I saw the scientist admired by everyone, words failed to express my admiration(admire)4Dellas eyes were full of sadness at the sad news and she looked sadly at her husband.(sad)1take_place 发生2in_memory_of 纪念； 追念3dress_up 穿上盛装； 打扮； 装饰4play_a_trick_on 搞恶作剧； 诈骗； 开玩笑5look_forward_to 期望； 期待；
11、盼望6day_and_night 日夜； 昼夜； 整天7as_though 好像8have_fun_with 玩得开心9turn_up 出现； 到场10keep_ones_word 守信用； 履行诺言11hold_ones_breath 屏息； 屏气12set_off 出发； 动身； 使爆炸13remind.of. 使想起14make_an_apology_to_sb. 向某人道歉 选用上面的短语填空1Its already 7：30 pm., but Tony hasnt turned_up at Toms party.2The monument was built in_memory_of
12、 George Washington, the first President of the United States.3Great changes have_taken_place recently in this mountain area in the past few years.4In order to get ready for the examination, the students are studying day_and_night5In order to attend the great party, the girls dressed_up for a rather
13、long time. 6If you want to make friends with others, you must keep_your_word 表示“情感”的高频词汇sadness悲伤；难过sorrow 悲伤；悲痛shock 震惊；难过depression 沮丧；抑郁happiness 高兴 “明显”相关单词集锦obviousobviouslyevidentevidentlydistinctdistinctlyapparentapparently 后缀(i)ous形容词荟萃religious 宗教上的humorous 幽默的dangerous 危险的cautious 小心的ambit
14、ious 有抱负的various 各种各样的 inn.of短语小结in memory of 纪念in favour of 赞同；支持 in honor of向表示敬意；为纪念in terms of 就而言in need of 需要1be形容词to do.At that time people would starve if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months.2either.or.“或者或者”， 在句中连接两个相同的句子成分 Some festivals are held to honour
15、the dead or to satisfy the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm.3it作形式主语的主语从句It was obvious that the manager of the coffee shop was waiting for Li Fang to leave.4while引导的时间状语从句While she was on earth she met the herd boy Niulang and they fell in love. 句式仿写1陪爷爷奶奶一起度过的那个春节让我难以忘怀。我认为
16、这是一个美好的回忆。The Spring Festival spent together with my grandparents is_difficult_for_me_to_forget. I think it is a good memory.2课外活动时， 我通常要么去英语角， 要么去体育馆。 I often go to either_the_English_Corner_or_the_gym as my afterclass activity.3显而易见， 智能手机在日常生活中起着重要的作用。 It_is_obvious_that smart phones play an impor
17、tant role in our daily life.4当在大学学习时，他见到了这位歌手并与之成为了好朋友。While_he_was_studying_in_the_university，he met with the singer and they became good friends. admirevt.赞美； 钦佩； 羡慕； 欣赏(教材P2)China and Japan have midautumn festivals, when people admire the moon and in China, enjoy mooncakes.中国和日本都有中秋节， 这时， 人们会赏月。
18、在中国， 人们还品尝月饼。 (1)admire sb. for sth.因某事而钦佩某人(2)admiration n. 钦佩；羡慕with/in admiration 钦佩地admiration for. 钦佩(3)admiring adj. 赞赏的；羡慕的 Many people around the world admire China for its great contributions to the world peace.世界各地的许多人钦佩中国对世界和平所做的巨大贡献。The moment Jackie Chan appeared, all the fans looked at
19、 him with admiration.成龙一出现，所有影迷都钦佩地看着他。基础练习单句语法填空(1)All those who knew Mo Yan admired him for winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. (2)Id like to express my admiration(admire) for the courage and uncomplaining spirit of the wounded.(3)She was used to receiving admiring(admire) glances from others.
20、能力提升一句多译(4)正当我在观赏那座新建筑时，我听到有人在叫我的名字。While_I_was_admiring_ the new building，I heard someone calling my name.(状语从句)While_admiring the new building, I heard my name called(省略句) apologizevi.道歉； 辩白(经典例句)As far as Im concerned，you should apologize to your mother as she does nothing wrong to prevent you fr
21、om Internet addiction.依我看来，你应该向你的母亲道歉，因为阻止你的网瘾，她没有错。(1)apologize to sb. for (doing) sth. 因(做)某事向某人道歉apologize to sb. that. 向某人道歉(2)apology n. 道歉make an apology to sb. for sth. 因某事向某人道歉owe sb. an apology 应向某人道歉 (2016全国卷书面表达)I should make an apology for being unable to go to the bookstore with you on
22、Friday afternoon.因星期五下午不能与你一起去书店，我应该道歉。巧学活用一句多译老师建议她为自己不得体的行为向同桌道歉。(1)The teacher made a suggestion that she should apologize_to_her_deskmate for her bad behaviour.(apologize)(2)The teacher recommended that she should make_an_apology_to_her_deskmate_for her bad behaviour.(apology) remindvt.提醒； 使想起(经
23、典例句)After getting the work done, we put up a board reminding people to protect the trees.做完所有的工作后，我们竖起了布告牌提醒人们保护这些树。(1)remind sb. of/about sth.提醒某人某事remind sb. to do sth. 提醒某人做某事remind (sb.)that/how/what. 提醒(某人)(2)reminder n. 起提醒作用的东西； 提醒者 You must remind him to take his medicine, in case he forgets
24、.You must remind him that he should take his medicine，in case he forgets.你要提醒他吃药，以免他忘了。(重庆卷书面表达)This photo serves as a reminder of the most important moments of my life.这个影集使我想起我生活中那些最重要的时刻。根据提示， 补全下面“v.sb.of sth.”短语。 (1)cure sb. of sth.治好某人的病(2)accuse sb. of sth. 指控某人某事(3)cheat sb. of sth. 骗取某人某物(4
25、)inform sb. of sth. 通知某人某事(5)convince sb. of sth. 使某人相信某事(6)rob sb. of sth. 抢劫某人某物基础练习单句语法填空(1)Michael put up a picture of Yao Ming beside the bed to keep himself reminded(remind) of his own dreams.(2)Please remind me to_write(write) an email to my mother tomorrow, for its her birthday.(3)(2016全国卷语法
26、填空)Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and were too violent for use at the table.能力提升完成句子/句式升级(4)尽管提醒了司机不要酒后驾车，一些人还在碰运气，这很危险。普通表达：Although_they_are_reminded_not_to_drive after drinking, some drivers are still trying their luck，which is dangerous.(状语从句)高级表达：Reminded_not_to_drive
27、 after drinking，some drivers are still trying their luck, which is dangerous.(分词作状语) forgive vt.(forgave, forgiven)宽恕； 饶恕； 原谅(经典例句)Young couples should try to understand each others point of view, give in to each other and forgive each other.年轻夫妇应该努力去理解彼此的观点，为彼此作出让步并原谅彼此。 (1)forgive me请原谅； 对不起forgiv
28、e ones doing sth. 原谅某人做了某事forgive sb.for (doing) sth. 原谅某人(做了)某事(2)forgive and forget 摒弃前嫌 It is also a virtue to forgive and forget, especially in such a competitive and stressful society.不计前嫌也是一种美德，尤其是在竞争如此激烈、压力如此沉重的社会中。Believe it or not, Ill forgive you the debt. (vt. 免除)巧学活用完成句子/词汇升级请原谅我耽搁了你这么多时
29、间，并接受我极其诚恳的祝福：祝你健康幸福。(1)低频词汇：Excuse_me_for having taken up so much of your time and accept my best wishes for your health and happiness.(2)高频词汇：Forgive_me_for_ having taken up so much of your time and accept my best wishes for your health and happiness. in memory of纪念； 追念(经典例句)They built a monument
30、in memory of those who died in the great earthquake.为了纪念在地震中死去的人们，他们建了一座纪念碑。in favour of支持； 赞同； 对某人有利in face of 面临， 面对in honour of 为纪念； 祝贺； 为了 向表示敬意in charge of 负责； 掌管in search of 寻找in celebration of 为了庆祝 The couple gave a dinner party in celebration of/in honour of their silver wedding anniversary.
31、这对夫妇设宴庆祝他们的银婚纪念日。巧学活用选用上述短语填空(1)(重庆卷书面表达)I am in_favour_of Susans opinion about what the best present is.(2)Could I speak to whoever is in_charge_of International Sales please?(3) Im honoured on behalf of our school to invite you to attend the evening party in_celebration_of our schools 50th anniver
32、sary. look forward to期望； 期待； 盼望(经典例句)Thanks for your kind consideration and I look forward to seeing you early.谢谢您的关心，盼望早日见到您。“动词介词to”构成的常用短语有：stick to坚持lead to 导致；通向object to 反对refer to 提及； 查阅； 参考contribute to 促成； 是成因之一get down to 开始认真做 The holiday the students looked forward to came at last.学生们盼望的
33、假期终于来到了。Weve just moved into a bigger house and theres a lot to do. Lets get down to it.我们刚刚搬进一个大一点的房子，因此有许多事情要做，让我们开始做吧。基础练习单句语法填空(1)As a matter of fact, he objects to being_treated(treat) like a child.(2)Were looking forward to seeing(see) the new policy carried out，which has drawn many peoples at
34、tention.(3)He looked forward to_see(see) who was making a loud noise in the crowd. 能力提升高考小作文(4)(2015重庆卷书面表达)如果你能告诉我更多有关活动的信息， 我将感激不尽。 我盼望着你早日回复。 I would appreciate it if you could tell me more about the activity. Im looking_forward_to_receiving_your_earliest_reply turn up出现； 到场； 开大； 调高； 被发现； 向上翻一词多义
35、写出下列句中turn up的含义(1)(2015湖北卷)Dont worry. Im sure your missing glasses will turn up sooner or later.出现(2)I feel cold and Id like to turn the heat up a little.调高(3)As the weather was too cold in the street，he turned up the collar of his coat.翻起turn down拒绝； 关小， 调低；驳回turn in 上交； 拐入turn out 结果是； 证明是； 生产tu
36、rn over 翻身； 移交； 转变turn off 关掉turn to sb.(for help) 向某人求助 The hall was full, and hundreds of fans had to be turned down.大厅内挤满了人，数百名粉丝不得不被拒之门外。基础练习用turn的相关短语填空(1)My wallet was turned_in to the police two days after it was stolen.(2)Tom looked upset because he had his proposal turned_down again.(3)I of
37、ten turn_to my classmates or teachers for help.As a result, I have made steady progress in my studies.能力提升词汇升级(4)在德国，如果你邀请客人7点参加聚会，他们会认为准时到达是礼貌的。低频词汇：If you invite people to a party at 7 oclock, your guests will consider it polite to appear exactly on time in Germany.高频词汇：If you invite people to a p
38、arty at 7 oclock, your guests will consider it polite to turn_up exactly on time in Germany. set off出发； 动身； 使爆炸； 引发(安徽卷)Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they set off on their life journey.依照惯例， 为激励自己， 大学毕业生会在开始他们的人生旅程之前举行一场毕业典礼。 set aside保留； 储
39、蓄； 忽视； 不顾set about 着手/开始做(后接名词、 动名词)set out 出发； 开始做(后接动词不定式)set down 放下；记下set up 建立；树立； 搭起 At 8：00 am., we gathered at the foot of the mountain, and set off for the top in high spirits.早上八点，我们在山脚下集合，情绪高昂地向山顶出发。Mr. White sets aside one hour each day for exercise. Thats why he is always energetic.怀特先生
40、每天都会抽出一个小时来锻炼身体， 那就是他总是精力充沛的原因。 巧学活用用set的相关短语填空(1)We set_out to paint the whole house but finished only the front part that day.(2)For all three years I have been working for others, Im hoping Ill set_up my own business someday.(3)He set_about helping homeless women and children to safe places.(4)A
41、great many boys were setting_off fireworks in the street during the Spring Festival. starvevi.&vt.饿得要死；(使)饿死vi.渴望；极需要(1)starve to death饿死(2)starve for sth. 渴望获得某物starve to do sth. 渴望做某事(3)starvation n. 饿死 单句语法填空/ 完成句子(1)We are starving for the knowledge about this field in order to effectively deal
42、with some projects we will meet.(2)They have been starving to_see(see) Lang Ping，coach of the Chinese womens volleyball team.(3)They got lost in the desert and starved_to_death(饿死) trickvt.欺骗；诈骗n诡计；恶作剧；窍门(1)play a trick/tricks on sb.捉弄某人(2)trick sb. into doing sth. 诱使某人做某事trick sb. out of sth. 骗走某人某
43、物单句语法填空(1)We were_tricked(trick) into buying a poor car, which made me very upset.(2)It is a tradition to play tricks on each other on April Fools Day. awardn奖；奖品vt.授予；判定(1)win/receive/get an award for因而赢得/得到/获得奖品win the first/second award 获得一/二等奖(2)award sth.to sb.award sb. sth. 把某物颁发给某人完成句子/ 句式升级T
44、he boy received_an_award_from_the_government(受到政府的奖励)for his saving the womans life, and felt very proud.Awarded_by_the_government for his saving the womans life, the boy felt very proud. (教材P7)It was obvious that the manager of the coffee shop was waiting for Li Fang to leave.很明显， 咖啡馆里的经理在等着李方离开It
45、is obvious that.“显而易见”，it在句中作形式主语，代指后面that引导的主语从句。it作形式主语的常用句式： (1)It be形容词(possible, strange, natural, important.)that从句。 (2)在句型“It is/was strange/natural/important/necessary/essential.that从句”中， 从句常用虚拟语气， 即从句谓语动词为“should动词原形”， should可以省略。 It is obvious that China will make a difference in the world
46、 today and tomorrow.很明显， 在今天的世界， 甚至以后的世界， 中国将发挥它的影响力。(2015全国卷书面表达)It is important that you (should) hand in your article before 28th, June.重要的是6月28日之前你要交上文章。 巧学活用一句多译(安徽卷书面表达)事实是每个人都会有事事似乎都在出错的一个时期，因此你不必太担心。(1)The_truth_is_that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wro
47、ng，so you dont have to worry so much.(表语从句)(2)It_is_true_that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong，so you dont have to worry so much.(用it作形式主语) (教材P7)While she was on earth she met the herd boy Niulang and they fell in love.她在人间遇到了牛郎， 两人相爱了。 句中While she was on e
48、arth作时间状语， 其中while表示“当的时候”。 while作连词时的主要用法：(1)“当的时候”，引导时间状语从句；(2)“但是；可是”，表示对比；(3)“虽然；尽管”，表示转折。 While Mary was writing a letter, the children were playing outside.玛丽写信时，孩子们在外面玩耍。(2015浙江卷书面表达)Most of my classmates wanted to go to a park while I had an idea of going to a nicer place.我的大多数同学想去公园，然而我想去更好
49、的地方。巧学活用完成句子尽管旅游能够增长见识， 但是我认为你不应该在这方面花费太多的时间和金钱。 While_traveling_can_broaden_your_mind，I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time and money on it. 单句语法填空1When my sister fails the exam, she always _(drown) her sadness in tears.答案：drowns2After taking some photos, they stopped at the top of th
50、e hill _(admire) the scenery.答案：to admire3In my hometown, there is a tradition that we will hold a _(celebrate) party when we enter a higher school.答案：celebration4Our class is planning to cycle the West Lake to watch the dragon boat race on May 30, when the Dragon Boat Festival _(celebrate) nationwi
51、de.答案：is celebrated5 I find that doing physical exercise a couple of times a week makes me feel more _(energy)答案：energetic6This nationwide smog should serve as a _(remind) to all, indicating a high time that we reflected on what weve done to the environment.答案：reminder7 Todays homework was easy _(do
52、), so Mike finished it quickly and went out to play.答案：to do8The Nobel Prize _(award) to those who make great contributions in many fields every year.答案：is awarded9On his _(arrive) in Beijing, Peter called up his friend, Li Ming.答案：arrival10George Washington led the American colonies in the war of _
53、(independent) against England from 1775 to 1783.答案：independence 单元语法情态动词()单句语法填空1Im not sure; I _ take my daughter to Qingdao for our holidays this weekend.答案：may/might2Although the girl is only eight years old, she _ speak five foreign languages.答案：can3Johnson said that he _ do whatever he liked wh
54、en he was a kid.答案：could4When they met, they _ stay up all night, talking about the persons and things in high school.答案：would5Try to be independent, because your parents _ not do everything for you all your life.答案：will 教材与语法填空根据课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are all kinds of festivals and 1._
55、(celebrate) around the world, which are held for different reasons. Most ancient festivals were 2._(main) held to celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and harvest in autumn.Todays festivals have many origins. Some festivals are held to honour the dead 3._ to satisfy the ancestors in
56、 case they might do harm, 4._ other festivals are held to honour famous people，such as the Dragon Boat Festival and Columbus Day. Harvest and Thanksgiving festivals are happy 5._(event) because the food 6._(gather) for the winter and a season of 7._(agriculture) work is over, to which midautumn fest
57、ivals belong.The most energetic and important festivals are the ones that look forward 8._ the end of winter and to the coming of spring, such as the Spring Festival in China.During the festivals, people can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other, 9._(forget) all the 10._(day) strug
58、gles and demands for a while.答案：1.celebrations2.mainly3.or4.while5.events6is gathered7.agricultural8.to9.forgetting10daily 话题知识与写作()根据提示翻译下列句子。1春节总是让我们想到家庭团聚。(remind)_答案：The Spring Festival always reminds us of the family reunion.2在春节有各种各样的活动。(there be)_答案：There are all kinds of activities during th
59、e Spring Festival.3孩子们特别盼望春节。(look forward to)_答案：Children especially look forward to the Spring Festival.4对成年人来说，这也是一个美好的时光。(Its a good time.)_答案：Its also a good time for adults.5他们可以相互表达感激、原谅或宽恕之情。(appreciation; apology; forgive)_答案：They can express appreciation, make an apology or forgive each ot
60、her.6遗憾的是有些人由于各种原因，不能出现在这个重大的节日里。(It is a pity that.; turn up)_答案：It is a pity that some people cant turn up at such a great festival for a variety of reasons.()将以上句子连成一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。_答案：The Spring Festival always reminds us of the family reunion, when there are all kinds of activities.As a res
61、ult, children especially look forward to it. Its also a good time for adults, when they can express appreciation, make an apology or forgive each other. However, it is a pity that some people cant turn up at such a great festival for a variety of reasons. 阅读理解ABack home from the Navy，I started schoo
62、l at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. Id been out of high school for four years，but my high school headmaster，Mr.Gardner，invited me to a Valentines Day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.When Friday came, I cleaned up，dressed up an
63、d drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at her and I was crazyI had never seen such a beautiful girl!I asked Mr. Gardner who she was，and he answe
64、red，“Thats Marilyn Riley，Cut Rileys daughter.”I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself，“Hi，Im Jack Joseph.”“I know who you are，”was her nottoofriendly response.“Would you like to dance？” I asked. “No！Im working，” she
65、 shot back.“Can I call you next week for a movie date？” I asked. “No” was her response.For the next month I phoned，trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer：No. Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice，I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella，no
66、raincoat and no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride，half expecting her to say no. Instead，she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house，but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from th
67、en on.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者海军退伍之后受母校校长邀请参加情人节舞会，遇到一位女孩并与其交往的故事。1Why did Jack decide to attend the party?AThe party was held to welcome him back home.BMarilyn would be introduced to him at the party.CHe could meet some of his former teachers there.DThey gathered there to celebrate Valentines Day.C解析：细
68、节理解题。根据第一段的最后两句可以看出，由于在情人节舞会上可以见到原来的老师，所以作者决定参加舞会。所以选C项。2What was the authors attitude towards the party?ACasual.BFormal.CPassive. DWorried.B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段首句的描述可以看出，作者对这次舞会的态度是很正式的(formal)。所以选B项。3We can infer from the text that_AJack once served in the army after high schoolBit took Jack 45 minutes
69、to drive Marilyn homeCJack and Marilyn were familiar with each otherDit was Marilyns cold attitude that interested JackA解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的“Back home from the Navy.Id been out of high school for four years”可以推断，作者在高中毕业后去海军服役了4年，退役后就读于家乡的大学。所以选A项。B(2018宁波高三质检)May Day, the first day of May, is celebrated
70、as a spring festival in many countries. It marks the approach of summer.The English developed their May Day festival from the Roman festival called Floralia. In the festival of Floralia, the Romans gathered flowers to honor the goddess of spring, Flora. In the Middle Ages, May Day became the favorit
71、e holiday of many English villages. People gathered flowers to decorate their homes and churches, sang spring songs and chose a king and a queen of May. Villagers danced around a tall pole fixed upright in the ground, called a maypole, each holding the end of a ribbon attached to the top of the pole
72、. They tied the ribbons around the pole until it was covered with bright colors. They collected dew(露水)on May Day morning and washed their faces with it because they believed that the dew on the day had the magic power to regain youth.Nowadays in Britain people no longer attach great importance to t
73、he day, but in some towns and villages people still celebrate it by choosing the May Queen and dancing around the maypole. May Queen is a girl selected as the most beautiful girl on May Day. She is usually crowned with flowers and often driven in procession through the street. In the United States,
74、the day has never been celebrated with the same enthusiasm as in Britain. But in many American towns and cities, children celebrate the day with dancing and singing. They often gather flowers in handmade paper baskets and hang them on the doorknobs of the homes of their friends and neighbors on May
75、Day morning. At May Day parties, children select May Queen, dance around the maypole, and sing May Day songs.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了欧洲国家的传统节日“五朔节”。4What do we know about the May Day in Britain in the Middle Ages?APeople dressed in bright colors.BPeople celebrated it with enthusiasm.CPeople presented fl
76、owers to the goddess of spring.DPeople stayed at home instead of going to churches.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段内容特别是第三、四句可知，在中世纪，英国人通过举行各种活动，热情地庆祝五朔节，故B项正确。5Why did people wash their faces with dew on May Day?ATo bring good luck.BTo become prettier.CTo get magic power. DTo get young again.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，人
77、们在五朔节用露水洗脸，是因为他们相信露水在当天有恢复青春的魔力，故D项正确。6Paragraph 3 is mainly developed_Aby comparison Bby spaceCby process Dby classificationA解析：写作方法题。根据第三段可知，该段是通过比较美国和英国如何庆祝该节日展开的，故A项正确。7Nowadays, many American children celebrate May Day with lots of activities EXCEPT_Ahanging flowers on the doorknobs of their fr
78、iends homesBselecting May Queen and dancing around the maypoleCgathering flowers in handmade paper baskets and singing May Day songsDcollecting dew on May Day morning and washing facesD解析：细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第一、二句可知，如今在美国，孩子们通过将花篮挂在邻居家或朋友家的门把手上、选择“五朔节女王”、围绕五月柱跳舞、演唱五朔节的歌曲来庆祝这一节日，故排除A、B、C项；根据第二段最后一句可知，用露水洗脸是
79、中世纪英国人的做法，而不是现在美国儿童的做法，故选D项。 完形填空Im sitting at the airport watching people in the last minutes before their loved ones arrive or depart.A woman is running in circles trying to gather family members together for a _1_. When the final moment comes before _2_， she wraps her arms around her son, giving
80、him a _3_ hug that should protect him until he _4_I sit with a book in my hands, waiting my turn to leave _5_because the ones I love have a different _6_from mine.I think of other departures and arrivals. I _7_seeing my daughter. I wrapped myself around her as if shed been _8_. That year she was in
81、her first year at university, coming home for the first time.Today my flight is two hours late. When my flight is _9_called, I gather my book and luggage. _10_there is no one to see me off, I do not _11_to see where I have come from. _12_， I think of my husband at work _13_ if I have left yet.As I h
82、ead towards the plane, I find myself _14_yet another arrival and departure. That year, my 91yearold grandfather died. After returning from his funeral, I arrived at the airport _15_. My husband of only a year was waiting at the gate to take me in his arms. Because of my tears, _16_was looking at us,
83、 but I didnt _17_Life needs the important _18_all the time. I wish that all the people who went on a _19_could come back to find someone _20_them. I also wish they could leave with someone to see them off.【解题导语】作者在机场看到迎接与送行的场景，回忆起与女儿和丈夫的温馨往事，意识到人生中需要欢聚与离别这些重要的时刻。1A.lectureBgoodbyeCdinner DpartyB解析：结
84、合上文出现的“arrive or depart”和下文中的“the final moment”可知，空处应该是一个告别(goodbye)的场景，故选B。2A.gathering BboardingCannouncing DlandingB解析：根据语境可知，此处表示登机(boarding)前最后的时刻，故选B。3A.powerful BgentleCwarm DcommonA解析：结合下文中的“protect him”可知，母亲在儿子登机前给他一个强有力的(powerful)拥抱，故选A。gentle“温柔的”；warm“温暖的”；common“共同的，普遍的”。4A.leaves Bsurv
85、ivesCreturns DrecoversC解析：根据语境可知，快要登机的时候，母亲给了儿子一个强有力的拥抱，自然是盼望儿子能一路平安并平安归来，故选C。leave“离开”；survive“幸存，艰难渡过”；recover“恢复”。5A.frightened BanxiousCrelaxed DaloneD解析：根据空后的“because the ones I love have a different _from mine”和下文中的“there is no one to see me off”可知，作者是一个人(alone)，没有人来为她送行，所以选D。frightened“害怕的，受惊
86、的”；anxious“焦虑的，渴望的”；relaxed“放松的”。6A.schedule BattitudeCposition DtargetA解析：根据语境可知，作者一个人离开是因为所爱之人都有不同的日程安排。schedule“日程安排，计划表”符合语境，故选A。7A.imagine BenjoyCrecall DconsiderC解析：结合语境可知，作者回忆起(recall)女儿上大学第一次回家的往事，所以选C项。8A.stolen BcheatedClost DpunishedC解析：根据语境可知，作者一把抱住女儿，好像她走失了很久。lost“丢失的，遗失的”符合语境，故选C。9A.pu
87、nctually BfinallyCabruptly DrepeatedlyB解析：结合语境可知，作者等待很久之后，所乘的航班终于(finally)通知登机了，故选B。punctually“准时地”；abruptly“突然地”；repeatedly“反复地”。10A.Although BWhileCTill DSinceD解析：根据语境可知，“_there is no one to see me off”和“I do not _to see where I have come from”是因果关系，所以空处用Since“因为，既然”。11A.slow down Bget offClook ba
88、ck Drun awayC解析：既然没有人来送行，作者不需要回头张望(look back)。 slow down“放慢，减速”；get off“下车，离开”；run away“突然离开，逃离”。12A.However BBesidesCInstead DThereforeC解析：结合语境可知，作者没有回头张望，相反地，作者想的是，还在上班的丈夫不知道作者是否已经离开。故选C项。13A.doubting BaskingCpredicting DwonderingD解析：参见上题解析。wonder if.“不知道是否”符合语境，故选D。14A.remembering BforgettingCpla
89、nning DrejectingA解析：结合语境可知，作者发现自己记得(remembering)另一次以前的迎接与送行，故选A。15A.shouting BcryingClaughing DwhisperingB解析：结合下文中的“Because of my tears”可知，此处应用crying。shout“大喊，喊叫”；laugh“大笑，笑”；whisper“低语，悄声说”。16A.someone BeveryoneCnone DanyoneB解析：此处指的是，因为作者哭泣，每个人(everyone)都在看着作者和她的丈夫。故选B。17A.care BrespondCscold Dflee
90、A解析：虽然大家都在看，但是作者并不在意(care)，故选A。respond“回复，作出反应”；scold“训斥，责骂”；flee“逃离”。18A.arrival BchanceCdeparture DmomentD解析：根据语境可知，人生中一直需要这样重要的时刻(moment)，故选D。arrival“到达”；chance“机会”；departure“离开”。19A.journey BdietCpicnic DholidayA解析：根据语境可知，作者希望所有出行(journey)的人回来时都能看到有人在等待(waiting for)他们。故选A。20A.worrying about Bsmiling atCtalking of Dwaiting forD解析：参见上题解析。
