1、第一部分必修三Unit 1.阅读理解A(2016全国卷)If you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Day to see whats around.Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month.The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October aroun
2、d Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples.To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence,
3、such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions.One of the very best varieties for e
4、ating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a_pipe_dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, ch
5、ildren are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园)If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Fav
6、ersham in Kent.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文,对英国苹果节的举办规模、活动安排、苹果种类及种植环境等进行了介绍。1What can people do at the apple events?_D_AAttend experts lectures.BVisit fruit-loving families.CPlant fruit trees in an orchard.DTaste many kinds of apples.解析:从第二段首句“Visiting an apple event.often taste,a wide variety of apples”可直接获取答案。2
7、What can we learn about Decio?_C_AIt is a new variety.BIt has a strange look.CIt is rarely seen now.DIt has a special taste.解析:A项“Decio是一种新品种”与第二段中的“it can be.still in existence”不一致,且由这句话可知Decio现在比较罕见,故C项正确;文中并未提及Decio的外形奇异,故B项错误;D项“It has a special taste”与第二段中的原文“Although it doesnt taste of anythin
8、g special,its still worth a try”表述相反。3What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?_B_AA practical idea.BA vain hope.CA brilliant plan.DA selfish desire.解析:根据第三段可知,Orleans Reinette品种虽然口感好,但对种植环境和土壤要求高,因此对于大多数喜欢它的人来说,大饱口福只是一种脱离实际的愿望,这与B项“A vain hope(徒劳的希望)”一致。4What is the author
9、s purpose in writing the text?_B_ATo show how to grow apples.BTo introduce an apple festival.CTo help people select apples.DTo promote apple research.解析:通读全文可知,这是一篇介绍英国苹果节的文章。B(2015福建)Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations,but the 2,000 Eng
10、lish villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans.Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes,roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course.On the way,they must not kick or throw their cheese,or go into their competit
11、ors lane(赛道)Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly,but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones)All the competitors are served with beer or port wine,the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery F
12、oods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque,New Mexico.They come from as far away as Australia,the Caribbean and China,but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy(辛辣),but hot enough to make your mouth burn,your he
13、ad spin and your eyes water.Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March.You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show.But one t
14、hings for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue,this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August,the Spanish town of Bunol hosts La Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight.A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato batt
15、le as the highlight of the weeks events.The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour,in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyon
16、e or anything that moves,runs,or fights back.Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-needed wash!文章大意:本文是一篇说明文,分别讲述了英国、新墨西哥以及西班牙的几个关于食物的传统节日。5In the Stilton cheese rolling competition,competitors on each team must _B_.Awear various formal clothesBroll a wooden chees
17、e in their own laneCkick or throw their cheeseDuse a real cheese weighing about four kilos解析:根据第一段第二句Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes,roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course.可以知道,四个队伍,穿着滑稽搞笑的服装,在50米的路程中卷一个完整的奶酪。以及后面倒数第二句括号里面的内容,but understandably the cheeses use
18、d in the race are wooden ones.这个奶酪是木头的。故选B。6Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?_A_AIn New Mexico.BIn the Caribbean.CIn Australia.DIn China.解析:根据第二段第一句Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.可以知道这是在新墨西哥发生的事情,从段落中第三句Their destination is the Fiery Food
19、 and BBQ Festival可以知道人们到新墨西哥是为了参加Fiery Food and BBQ Festival。故选A。7The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _B_.Athree daysBseven daysCless than three daysDmore than seven days解析:根据文章第三段第二句A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events.可以知道,西红柿大战这个西班牙节日
20、的持续时间是一周,故选B。8Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?_C_AThe chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.BMore than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.CThousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.DA
21、n exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.解析:根据文章第二段倒数第二个破折号后面的文字or any one of the thousands of products that are on show.可以知道你可以任意品尝展出的上千种的食物。故选C。.语法填空阅读下列短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(2016长春市普通高中质监)A festival for the Dead is held once a year in Japan.This is a traditional
22、 festival in Japan and many _1.celebrations_(celebrate) are held.This festival is a cheerful occasion._2.On_ this day, the dead are said to return to their homes and they are welcomed by the living.As they are expected to be _3.hungry_(hunger) after their long journey, food is laid out for them.Spec
23、ially-made lanterns are hung outside each house _4.to_help_(help) the dead to find their way.All night long, people dance and sing.In the early morning, the food that has been laid out for the dead is _5.thrown_(throw) into a river or into the sea as _6.it_is considered unlucky for anyone living to
24、eat it.In towns _7.that/which_are near the sea, the small lanterns hung in the streets the night before are placed into the water when the festival is over.Thousands of lanterns slowly drift(漂)out to sea _8.guiding_(guide) the dead on their return journey to the other world.At _9.the_ same time, cro
25、wds of people stand on the shore watching the lanterns drifting away _10.until_ they can be seen no more.文章大意:本文对日本的亡灵节进行了简要介绍。解析:1考查名词。由“many”可知,此处应用名词的复数形式celebrations。2考查介词。 特指在某一天应该用介词on。3考查形容词。此处应该用形容词作表语。4考查非谓语动词。特制的灯笼被悬挂在外面是为了帮助死者找到回家的路,表目的用不定式形式,故填to help。5考查动词语态。食物被扔进河里,此处应该用被动语态。6考查代词。 it在
26、本句中作形式主语,真正的主语为句末的不定式。7考查定语从句。此句的意思是“在大海边附近的小镇里”,town后面是定语从句,从句中缺少主语,故用that 或which。8考查非谓语动词。无数的灯笼在大海上漂浮,指引着死去的人们返回他的世界。9考查冠词。at the same time“同时”为固定短语。10考查连词。人们站在岸边看着灯笼漂走直到看不到为止。.短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用()划掉。
27、 修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。(2016四川高考)It is Mothers Day today.Though its a western festival, its popular in China now.Mom has a full-time job,so she has to do most of the houseworks.She is a great mother.Both Dad or I planned to do something on Mothers Day
28、.We get up early in the morning.Dad cleaned the house,and then went on shopping.When he came back,I found a bunch of flowers in her hand.I asked Mom to stay in the sitting room and I cooked in kitchen.The dishes what I cooked were Moms favoritest.At dinner,we said to her,“Happy Mothers Day!”Mom was
29、grateful and moving.答案:It is Mothers Day today.Though its a western festival, its popular in China now.Mom has a full-time job, she has to do most of the .She is a great mother.Both Dad I planned to do something on Mothers Day.We up early in the morning.Dad cleaned the house,and then went on shoppin
30、g.When he came back,I found a bunch of flowers in hand.I asked Mom to stay in the sitting room and I cooked in kitchen.The dishes what / I cooked were Moms .At dinner,we said to her,“Happy Mothers Day!”Mom was grateful and .1解析:第一处:sobut母亲有一份全职工作,但是她还要做大部分的家务活。根据语境可知,前后分句间为转折关系,所以用连词but。2解析:第二处:hous
31、eworkshouseworkhousework为不可数名词,没有复数形式。3解析:第三处:orandboth.and.是固定用法,故用and。4解析:第四处:getgot本文讲述的是在母亲节发生过的事,所以用一般过去时。5解析:第五处:去掉ongo shopping“购物”,是固定用法。go on doing sth.意为“继续做某事”,不符合语境。6解析:第六处:herhis此处指父亲,所以用物主代词his。7解析:第七处:kitchen前加the此处特指“我”家的厨房,故加the。8解析:第八处:whatthat/which或去掉what根据句子结构可知,此处为定语从句,先行词为The dishes,关系词在从句中作动词cooked的宾语,所以用关系代词that/which引导,关系代词在从句中作宾语时也可以省略。9解析:第九处:favoritestfavoritefavorite作名词时,意为“特别喜爱的东西”,该词作形容词时没有比较级和最高级。分析句子结构可知,此处应用名词favorite。10解析:第十处:movingmoved母亲既感激又感动。moved修饰人,moving修饰物,根据主语为Mom可知,要用moved。