1、课下主题训练不同民族文化习俗与传统节日课时练(一)一、主题语基拓展练 (一)主题词汇盘查 (已会词汇,在内打“”;欠熟练词汇,多翻阅识记)observereligiontraditional delicious vacation deserve cultural civilized delighted eventually feast admire costume obviously festival firecracker custom cater ceremony discount (二)主题词汇训练.选词填空(有两词多余)ceremony, festival, custom, admir
2、e, vacation, feast, religion, civilized, costume 1How difficult do you think it is to adjust to the customs of another country?2People often sit together admiring the moon and eating mooncakes on the night of MidAutumn Festival.3To my delight, I was chosen from hundreds of applicants to attend the o
3、pening ceremony.4The family decided to celebrate the festival by a large dinner party.5During the summer vacation,_my brother and I decided to visit Mount Tai and we booked the tickets online in advance.6I sincerely hope you can set aside some time for the art feast.7The performers, in costume and m
4、akeup, were walking up and down backstage.单句语法填空1I am very delighted (delight) to tell you something about the College Entrance Examination.2People of different religions (religion) have lived together in peace for centuries in this country.3Some suggestions were made at the meeting that these tradi
5、tional (tradition) customs be preserved.4Believe it or not, all the clothes were bought at a discount of 20%.5On arrival at the ancient village, you can find many cultural (culture) relics.6Financially supported by the government, the research eventually (eventual) turned out to be a great success.7
6、It is those who are willing to give rather than receive that deserve respecting/to_be_respected (respect)8What is obviously (obvious) right is to give all children equal opportunities to develop their special gift.写出下列句中加蓝词的汉语意思1All are expected to be civilized audience and make sure you dont leave
7、litter in the hall.文明的2Do observe the traffic rules whenever you cross the road. 遵守3Besides, my mother cooks well, so the students will be able to enjoy delicious Chinese food. 美味的4The villagers beat drums and lit firecrackers as if they were celebrating a festival. 鞭炮5I want to know whos catering a
8、t your daughters wedding. 承办酒席二、主题语篇押题练.阅读理解A(2021大同四中模拟)Every time a new year is coming, people set out to better themselves.They promise they will lose weight, find a new job, or maybe even take that vacation theyve always talked about.But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did
9、this tradition come from? Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions (决定) they made? Well, we can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honoring the coming of a new year was held.Calendars w
10、erent as they are today, so the Babylonians did it in late March during the first new moon after the Spring Equinox (春分)The festivities were meant for the rebirth of the sun god, but the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods.They felt this would help them start the new year off wel
11、l.Resolutions continued on with the Romans.When the early Roman calendar no longer synced (同步) up with the sun, Julius Caesar decided to make a change.He consulted with the best astronomers and mathematicians of the time and introduced the Julian calendar, which more closely represents the modern ca
12、lendar we use today.Caesar declared January 1 the first day of the year to honor the god of new beginnings, Janus.The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering sacrifices to Janus.To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue around the world.So much that Google launche
13、d a Resolution Map in 2013 where people could add resolutions and see others adding theirs in real time.However, no matter how many people participated in Googles project, the numbers are bleak when it comes to the number of people who maintain their resolutions only eight percent of people are succ
14、essful in sticking them out.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们许下新年愿望这一传统的由来以及其现状。1Why did the ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods?ATo honor the god of new beginnings.BTo observe the rebirth of the sun god and please him.CTo honor the coming of a new year and satisfy their gods.DTo please their gods
15、 and hope for a good start of the year.解析:选D细节理解题。根据文章第二段倒数第一、二句可知,巴比伦人为了取悦他们的神而做出了承诺,他们觉得这会帮助他们在新的一年里有一个好的开始。故选D。2What can we know about the tradition of the New Years resolutions?AThe tradition of making New Years resolutions will soon die.BA lot of people dont feel like making New Years resolutio
16、ns.CJulius Caesar made January 1 the first day of a year on his own.DThe history of making New Years resolutions is not well known.解析:选D推理判断题。根据文章第一段可知,作者写文章的目的是要阐明新年许愿这一传统的由来,可以推断出有很多人对此是不了解的。故选D。3What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph mean?ALarge.BUnpleasant.CEncouraging. DHop
17、eful.解析:选B词义猜测题。根据前文的“no matter how many”和后文的“only eight percent of people are successful in sticking them out”可知,许下新年愿望的人很多,但真正实现的人却很少,这一数量“不容乐观”,故选B。4Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AHow Making New Years Resolutions Came Into Being?BThe Ancient Babylonians and the RomansC
18、The Change of Roman CalendarsDHow People Better Themselves解析:选A标题归纳题。根据文章第一段第三、四、五句及全文内容可知,文章主要讲述了新年愿望这一传统的历史渊源,A项最适合作文章标题,故选A。B(2021日照一模)From dazzling costumes to loud music,Brazils carnival is known as the biggest show on Earth.Concluding on Jan 29, Brazilian cities, including Rio de Janeiro and S
19、ao Paulo, hosted over 7 million visitors.The weeklong celebration is a top event featuring dazzling floats (花车), skilled dancers and giant parades (游行)Think of the ceremony on a similar scale to Chinas National Day parade and youre on the right lines.The epicenter of the event is the Sambadrome.It i
20、s a 700meterlong stadium built specially for the carnival.Similar to a catwalk runway,the stadium can seat 70,000 people.The parade is made up of the excellent samba schools in the region,who compete against each other to create the best costumes, welldesigned dance routines and floats.These schools
21、 fight to be crowned carnival champions,by the judges on the final day of celebrations.This year the Gold Eagle samba school won the title for their 20meterhigh eagle float.Their dance routine and costumes also focused on the themes of power and community bonding.As well as the main parade,smaller s
22、treet parties are often held all around Brazils other cities.Though not the main event,they are meant to be an open celebration for everyone and anyone to dress up,dance and listen to music into the early hours of the morning.But dont think theyre small village gatherings, as even these lesser celeb
23、rations can attract thousands.There is a significant history behind Brazils carnival.Carnival was originally an Ancient Egyptian festival to welcome spring and was later adopted by the Romans.They gave it a religious meaning,using it as a final celebration before the fasting (斋戒) for Lenta Christian
24、 belief.Today,the carnival period is used to celebrate the cultural heritage of Brazil and other former European colonies.These include many Caribbean islands like Trinidad,as well as Quebec,Canada,certain Indian regions,and the US,where it is known as Mardi Gras.From small beginnings,the carnival h
25、as become an almost global celebration of culture and diversity.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了举世闻名的巴西狂欢节,被称为“地球上最大型的表演”5What do we know about Brazils carnival?AIt dates back to ancient Rome.BIt is celebrated for two weeks.CIt is a large and impressive festival.DIt attracts fewer people than Chinas parades.解析:选
26、C细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,巴西狂欢节被誉为“地球上最大型的演出”,覆盖城市和吸引的游客数目都说明了其规模巨大,影响力极大。故选C。6What is the Sambadrome designed for?AThe grand parade.BSports events.CThe costume show. DSamba schools.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句可知,桑巴大道就是为了狂欢节专门建设的,结构类似于T台,方便参加表演的队伍游行展示。故选A。7Whats the main purpose of Paragraph 5?ATo tell the historic
27、al story behind the carnival.BTo describe what the carnivals street parties are like.CTo point out how villages are different in celebrating the carnival.DTo explain why street parties became the main event for the carnival.解析:选B推理判断题。第五段着重在描写小型的街道聚会,作为开放式的项目所有人都能参与进来,其规模也并不小,可达千人。故选B。8Why is the ca
28、rnival celebrated in Brazil now?ATo welcome the start of spring.BTo pass on Brazils cultural heritage.CTo strengthen Brazilians religious belief.DTo unite with countries around the world.解析:选B推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知,如今举办狂欢节就是为了庆祝巴西的文化遗产,是一种传统的传承。故选B。.语法填空On February 1, 2022, over a billion people in China
29、 and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival.The ancient tradition, _1_ date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year, is the _2_ (long) and most important of all Chinese festivals.The preparati
30、ons will _3_ (official) begin with Little New Year on January 25.It is observed with a day of memorial ceremonies.Other Little New Year activities include cleaning the house _4_ (sweep) away bad luck and hanging spring couplets red decorations hung in pairs for wealth.Since red _5_ (believe) to keep
31、 misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to _6_ (lantern) used to decorate houses.Often _7_ (consider) the most important meal of the year, the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition._8_ whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, w
32、hile along uncut noodles show longevity (长寿)Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls.Children receive red envelopes filled _9_ money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the _10_ (amaze) fireworks shows.The twoweek long celebrations will end on
33、 February 15 the day of the full moon with the Lantern Festival.1whose考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,本句是一个非限制性定语从句,空处在从句中作定语,先行词为“The ancient tradition”,空处与“date”之间为所属关系,故用whose引导该从句。2longest考查形容词的最高级。根据语境和空前的“the”及空后的“most important”可知,此处表示最高级含义,故用形容词最高级。3officially考查副词。分析句子成分可知,此处应用副词修饰动词begin,在句子中作状语。4to sweep考
34、查非谓语动词。根据语境并分析句子结构可知,此处是不定式作目的状语,故填to sweep。5is believed考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,此处是“sth.be believed to do sth.”句型,应用被动形式;此处为一般性描述,故应用一般现在时;且主语red为第三人称单数,故填is believed。6lanterns考查名词复数。lantern是可数名词,且其前无限定词,故用其复数形式。7considered考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,consider和其逻辑主语“the reunion dinner”之间构成动宾关系,故用过去分词形式。8A考查冠词。
35、chicken“鸡”是可数名词,第一次在文中出现,句子的谓语动词为单数形式,且whole的发音以辅音音素开头,故填不定冠词A。9with考查介词。be filled with .意为“充满”为固定搭配,故填介词with。10amazing考查形容词。根据空前的“the”和空后的名词词组“fireworks shows”可知,此处应用形容词修饰其后的名词词组“fireworks shows”。故填amazing“令人惊叹的”。课时练(二)一、主题语基拓展练 (一)主题词汇盘查 (已会词汇,在内打“”;欠熟练词汇,多翻阅识记)celebrationparticipate cash reunion
36、share treat entertainment anniversary picnic request firework occasion wage popularity pleasant harvest approach energetic decoration appealing (二)主题词汇训练.选词填空firework, approach, share, appealing, anniversary, harvest, reunion, picnic1Because he was modest and easy to approach,_he soon put everyone c
37、ompletely at ease.2There are some pieces of information that Id like to share with you.3In Chinese custom,people often set off fireworks on the Chinese New Year.4After all, not everybody thinks running, jumping or ball games appealing.5On the Eve of the New Year, each family has its members gather t
38、ogether and eats a family reunion dinner.6We will put off the picnic in the park until next week, when the weather may be better.7If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, farmers can have a good carrot harvest.8We sincerely hope that all students will provide original artworks to celeb
39、rate the 60th anniversary of our school.单句语法填空1Computers have replaced televisions as our most popular form of entertainment (entertain)2Some drivers like to draw some special patterns as decorations (decorate) on their cars.3It is announced that there will be a celebration (celebrate) on National D
40、ay.4Id like to give my thanks to all of you on this special occasion.5My father requested that I (should)_arrive (arrive) home at dusk.6There is a problem involved in the popularity (popular) of private cars that road conditions need to be improved.用本单元词汇替换/升级加黑词1On behalf of everyone here, I wish y
41、ou a pleasant journey back to your country. merry 2The children participated in the English evening and had a good time. attended3They ate up all the fruit treated to them within minutes. served4There is no need for you to worry about your wage, boy.You shall get it very soon. salary二、主题语篇押题练.阅读理解(2
42、021天水第一中学月考)Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways.Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions.The foods we eat
43、and when and how we eat them are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness.Many cultures also celebrate birthda
44、ys and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests.Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations.In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread rep
45、resent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year.In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita.A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can pl
46、ay a significant role.In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving redcolored eggs to guests.In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutritio
47、n is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了食物和文化的关系。不同的文化包含着不同的饮食传统和庆祝方式。食物在交际方面起着重要作用。1According to the passage, sharing bread _.Aindicates a lack of foodBcan help to develop unityCis a custom uniq
48、ue to rural areasDhas its roots in birthday celebrations解析:选B细节理解题。由第一段第二句可知,分享面包或其他食物是人类共同的传统,可以促进团结和增加信任。所以分享食物可以促进团结。故选B。2What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?ATrust.BSuccess.CHealth. DTogetherness.解析:选B细节理解题。由第三段最后一句可知,得到蛋糕中的硬币的人预示着在新的一年里会取得成功。所以硬币预示着来年的成功。故选
49、B。3The author explains the role of food in celebrations by _.Ausing examples Bmaking comparisonsCanalyzing causes Ddescribing processes解析:选A推理判断题。由第三段可知,作者主要使用了举例的方法来解释食物在节日庆祝中的作用。故选A。4What is the passage mainly about?AThe custom of sharing food.BThe specific meaning of food.CThe role of food in cer
50、emonies.DThe importance of food in culture.解析:选D主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是最后一段可知,本篇文章主要讲了食物在文化中的重要性。故选D。.阅读七选五If you want to plan a great party, you should focus on the three parts before the party, in the party and after the party, which are necessary for a successful party._1_. If the guest has just suffered a
51、 sad experience or has no time to go to your party indeed, you shouldnt send invitation letters to bother him._2_.Then, in the case of holding the party, the first and foremost thing is to create a good atmosphere to have an enthusiasm party.For example, you can plan some simple but interesting game
52、s in advance, _3_. Dancing and singing are also acceptable for teenagers.But as for the old, its necessary to prepare a quiet place for them.Last but not least, you could send the letters of thanks to the guests._4_.And even next time they will enter your happy party whenever and wherever._5_. And t
53、hen if you mention the details, which I talked about just now, Im sure that you will be more successful in your party.Awhich let your guests relaxed and delightedBIf you do that, your guests will feel thankfulCwhich can make the people feel sad and downDAbove all, believe in yourself and make sure o
54、f the place and timeEBesides, you should know different guests special customs and hobbiesFFirst, you should survey your guests before you send the letters of invitationGIn short, planning a great party isnt an easy thing because many things should be considered1选F根据下文可知,本空应说明在发出邀请前要先调查客人的情况,避免不合时宜的
55、邀请。故F项“首先,你应该先调查一下你的客人,然后再发出邀请信”符合语境。2选E根据上文可知,此处承接上文,继续说明发出邀请前需要对客人做的一些了解,比如风俗和爱好等。故E项“此外,你应该了解不同的客人的特殊的习俗和爱好”符合语境。3选A根据上文可知,要营造一个良好的氛围,故一些简单但有趣的游戏会让客人感到更轻松愉快,从而有益于营造一个良好的氛围。故A项“使您的客人感到轻松愉快”承接上文,符合语境。4选B根据上下文可知,此处是在说明给客人寄感谢信的好处。故B项“如果你这样做,你的客人会感到感激”承接上下文,符合语境。5选D本空是在进行总结,按照作者的建议,相信自己,确保聚会的时间和地点,以及注
56、意作者提到的细节,在聚会上就会更成功。故D项承接下文,符合语境。.短文改错I am very luckily to have the opportunity to see so many place, but sometimes I experience culture shock when I see or do something new.Dad and I now are travelled through Denmark, Norway and Sweden.I used to thinking that these countries are the same, but not an
57、y more.People in Denmark are a bit of friendlier, while Norwegians and Swedes prefer not to talk to strangers.Im surprised to learn that many people there speak English in addition their national languages.In Sweden, it seems that anyone has golden hair and blue eyes.I feel a little strange with my black hair and dark eyes.I imagine this is that foreigners feel when they visit China!答案:第一句:luckilylucky; placeplaces 第二句:travelledtraveling/travelling第三句:thinkingthink; arewere第四句:去掉a bit后的of第五句:therehere; 在in addition后加to第六句:anyoneeveryone 第八句:thathow