1、八 必修第二册 Unit 2Lets celebrate!(限时35分钟).阅读理解AHere are some famous festivals for tourists to select in the United States in the coming summer.San Francisco Silent Film FestivalThe films at this unusual event have a variety of musical accompaniments,including piano,violin and guitar.A few classic silent
2、 movies are shown in the film festival.If you want to see them all,you are supposed to have a festival pass.May 29 to June 1;www.silentfilm.orgUnion Street FestivalThis popular street fair extends more than six blocks of the city,in the fashionable shopping area of Union Street.The themes include be
3、er and wine tasting and other separate onesfashion,cuisine,tech,local craft,fitness,health and so on.June 7 to 10;www.UNorth Beach FestivalThis festival is San Franciscos oldest street party where tourists can enjoy a variety of live entertainment,tasty food,handcrafts and art works.Located in the L
4、ittle Italy district,known for its associations with the“Beat Generation”,festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food.Besides,there is also an event called“blessing of the animals”,a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi(610 Vallejo
5、 Street)at 2 p.m.on the days of the festival.June 14 to 16;www.Northbeach.orgStern Grove FestivalThis festival is recognized as the oldest summer art festival in America.It includes plenty of performances,from the local symphony orchestras to well-known artists such as Frank Hurley.Sundays from June
6、 22 to August 24;www.Sterngrove.org【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文,文章为游客们介绍了今年夏天美国的一些著名节日。1.Which of the following festivals covers the most themes?A.San Francisco Silent Film Festival.B.Union Street Festival.C.North Beach Festival.D.Stern Grove Festival.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Union Street Festival部分的“The themes include bee
7、r and wine tasting and other separate onesfashion,cuisine,tech,local craft,fitness,health and so on.”可知,包含主题最多的节日是Union Street Festival。故选B。2.What is true about North Beach Festival?A.It has the longest history of food.B.Hands-on activities are guaranteed.C.Exotic food is available to visitors.D.For
8、eign cultures are presented in it.【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据North Beach Festival部分的“Located in the Little Italy district,known for its associations with the Beat Generation,festival goers are guaranteed plenty of good Italian food.”可知,因为这个街边聚会安排在旧金山市的小意大利区举行,前来参加节日活动的游客一定会品尝到许多的意大利食品。故选C。3.When can you enjoy t
9、he oldest art festival in the United States?A.Weekdays in June.B.Saturdays in August.C.Weekends in May.D.Sundays in July.【解析】选D。细节理解题。由题干中的the oldest art festival可定位到Stern Grove Festival部分,根据该部分的“Sundays from June 22 to August 24”可知,在美国6月22日至8月24日期间的星期日,你可以享受最古老的艺术节。故选D。【知识拓展】难句解读Besides,there is al
10、so an event called“blessing of the animals”,a San Francisco tradition which takes place at the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi(610 Vallejo Street)at 2 p.m.on the days of the festival.分析:called“blessing of the animals”是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰event;a San Francisco tradition是前面的同位语;which引导定语从句,修饰trad
11、ition。翻译:而且,还有一个叫做“动物的祝福”事件一个旧金山的传统,在这个节日每天的下午2点于国家阿西西圣方济各国家神殿(610 Vallejo 大街)举行。BLittle New Year usually falls a week before the lunar New Year.It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God,the deity(神)who oversees the moral character of each household.Here are five things you should know abo
12、ut the Little New Year,another sign of the start of spring.Offer sacrifices to Kitchen GodOne of the most distinctive traditions of the Little New Year is the burning of a paper image of the Kitchen God,who will report on the familys conduct over the past year.The offerings to the Kitchen God includ
13、e pigs head,fish,sweet bean paste,melons,fruit,boiled dumplings,barley sugar,and Guandong candy.Most of the offerings are sweets of various varieties.It is thought that this will seal the Kitchen Gods mouth and encourage him to only say good things about the family when he ascends to heaven to make
14、his report.House cleaningAccording to Chinese folk beliefs,during the last month of the year ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth.It is believed that in order to ensure the ghosts and deities timely departure people must thoroughly clean both their persons an
15、d their houses,down to every last drawer and cupboard.Paste paper-cuts to windowsIn the Little New Year,old couplets and paper-cuts from the previous Spring Festival are taken down,and new window decorations,New Years posters,and auspicious(吉利的)decorations are pasted up.Bath and hair-cutAs the old C
16、hinese saying goes,whether theyre rich or poor,people often have a haircut before the Spring Festival.The activity of taking bath and haircut is often taken on the Little New Year.Preparations for the Spring FestivalPeople start to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival since the Litt
17、le New Year.Everything needed to make offerings to the ancestors,entertain guests,and feed the family over the long holiday must be purchased in advance.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国小年的五种民间习俗,“小年”也预示着春季的开始。4.What is the most unusual tradition in the Little New Year?A.Offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God.
18、B.Burning paper image of the Kitchen God.C.Preparing the necessities for the New Year.D.Cleaning house and people themselves.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“One of the most distinctive traditions of the Little New Year is the burning of a paper image of the Kitchen God,”可知,小年最与众不同的传统之一是烧灶神像。故选B。5.What is the K
19、itchen Gods duty in the mans world?A.Collecting the information of the mans world.B.Protecting the character of each home.C.Gathering sacrifices for other Gods in heaven.D.Watching out for the moral people in the world.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God,the deit
20、y who oversees the moral character of each household.”可知,灶神在人间的职责是监管各家各户的德行。故选D。6.Why are most of the offerings sweets?A.Because the Kitchen God loves sweet foods.B.As it is the traditional customs.C.As people hope the God says good for them.D.Because sweets are the best sacrifices.【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二
21、段中的“It is thought that this will seal the Kitchen Gods mouth and encourage him to only say good things about the family when he ascends to heaven to make his report.”可知,人们用甜品贡灶神是为了让灶神替他们在天上美言。故选C。7.What do we know from the passage?A.Little New Year always falls in February.B.House cleaning is to wel
22、come the New Year.C.In the Little New Year only paper-cuts are pasted up.D.People will make full preparations for the coming New Year.【解析】选D。推理判断题。最后一段提到“从小年开始,人们就开始为春节储备必要的物品。在长假期间,向祖先献祭、招待客人和家人所需的一切都必须提前购买。”由此可知,人们要为春节做好充分准备。故选D。【知识拓展】难句解读It is believed that in order to ensure the ghosts and deiti
23、es timely departure people must thoroughly clean both their persons and their houses,down to every last drawer and cupboard.分析:that引导主语从句,it是形式主语;in order to引导目的状语。翻译:大家相信为了确保鬼和神灵及时离开,人们必须彻底清洁他们自身和房屋,直至每一个抽屉和碗橱。.完形填空Have you ever been caught in difficulties?Remember that self-confidence is 1than a k
24、nife.You can use it to fight a challenge.Read the short story below to2the power of self-confidence.A man was trying to find his way 3a dark cave with a light of hope from a lantern(灯笼).Finally,he could see some sunlight in the cave,which made him4.But as he drew closer,he was 5to see a big rock sta
25、nding before him.He pushed the rock,but it stood there firmly without 6even a little.He tried again,but it prevented him from 7the place.The man felt as if being swallowed by a whale that was waiting to enjoy his supper.He sat 8the big rock in the mouth of the dark cave looking back on his adventure
26、.He had overcome many difficulties and 9he would overcome this one,too.So he said to himself with confidence,“I will 10here.”He encouraged himself and it added to his power and gave him more 11in pushing the huge rock.The rock moved a little,which encouraged him to work 12.Thanks to all his efforts,
27、slowly the rock made way for him.He walked along the bright and evergreen path before him-with 13.We all may meet difficulties in our life.Some people dont believe they can overcome them and choose to 14,but some choose to face them with confidence.Those who give up will 15succeed.Only those who fac
28、e difficulties with confidence will find their ways and succeed in life in the end.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。生活并不总是一帆风顺。遇到困难时我们有两种选择,一种是被困难打倒,选择放弃;一种是相信自己,迎难而上。本文通过一个故事告诉我们,相信自己,勇敢迎战,只有这样才能克服困难。1.A.nearerB.fasterC.largerD.sharper【解析】选D。本文是要告诉我们自信的力量是强大的,这里是把自信和刀子比较,认为自信比刀子还要“锋利”。2.A.consider B.regain C.underst
29、and D.ask【解析】选C。作者用下文的故事来帮我们“明白”自信的力量。3.A.on B.through C.below D.before【解析】选B。由下文可知,这个人要“穿过”一个黑暗的洞穴。4.A.smile B.think C.move D.cry【解析】选A。这个人要走出黑暗的洞穴,所以当看到阳光时他“笑”了。5.A.pleasedB.surprisedC.sadD.excited【解析】选C。本来看到阳光了,走近却发现有块大石头挡在面前,所以他很“难过”。6.A.breakingB.refusing C.disappearingD.moving【解析】选D。由关键词pushed
30、和but可知,他推石头,但石头没有“移动”。后文的moved a little是提示。7.A.leavingB.enjoyingC.destroyingD.checking【解析】选A。石头不动,这就阻碍了他“离开”这个地方。8.A.in the heart ofB.at the foot ofC.in the middle ofD.on the right of【解析】选B。石头很大,他坐在石头脚下。9.A.doubtedB.explainedC.worriedD.believed【解析】选D。由下一段的内容可知,此处指他“相信”自己这次也能克服困难。10.A.show upB.look a
31、roundC.get out ofD.make use of【解析】选C。根据上文可知,这个人的目的是从黑暗的洞穴里出去。由此可知,此处指他可以从这里出去。11.A.timeB.energyC.spaceD.advice【解析】选B。由it added to his power可知,此处指给了他更多“力量”。12.A.harderB.longerC.widerD.deeper【解析】选A。石头稍微移动了一点,这让他“更努力”了。13.A.courageB.fearC.experienceD.pride【解析】选D。他又克服了一个困难,这让他很自豪。14.A.look upB.give upC.
32、catch upD.cheer up【解析】选B。由空前的“Some people dont believe they can overcome them”可知,他们“放弃”了。15.A.usuallyB.alwaysC.sometimesD.never【解析】选D。放弃的人当然“永远不会”成功。【知识拓展】难句解读The man felt as if being swallowed by a whale that was waiting to enjoy his supper.分析:as if引导方式状语,意思是“好像”;that引导定语从句,修饰whale。翻译:这个男子感觉好像正在被一条
33、等候享用晚餐的鲸鱼吞噬。.语法填空(2021衡水模拟)Recently political party leaders around the world 1._(express)theirappreciation for the Communist Party of China(CPC)for widely sharing Chinas experience and practice in 2._(it)fight against COVID-19.“While 3._(successful)preventing the spread of the virus at home,China ha
34、s been doing all it can 4._(support)and help other countries in need,5._ fully shows the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind that asks all to stick together and help each other,”they said in messages 6._(address)to the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.Former J
35、apanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama thought highly 7._ Chinas astonishing speed and striking 8._(measure)in the antivirus battle,and added“China has achieved 9._ major victory over the disease”.Hatoyama said,“The Japanese people have been deeply touched by Chinas helping hand when Japan is short o
36、f 10._(medicine)supplies,and greatly moved by the CPCs sharing of Chinas anti-epidemic experience and practice in letters sent to Japan.Chinas actions are a true picture of the Xi-proposed vision of a community with a shared future for mankind.”【文章大意】本文主要陈述了各国政要对中国在抗击新冠病毒期间广泛地分享经验表示的感谢。语法填空Dragon He
37、ads-raising Day,1falls each year on the second day of the second lunar month,is one of the Chinese traditional festivals.As the proverb goes,“The dragon is awake,2(raise)its head.”On this day,dragons,a prominent totem(图腾)in Chinese culture raise 3(they)heads with the sound of thunder.Around this tim
38、e,the earth 4(burst)with life.Grass and trees are beginning to shoot up.In ancient China,people 5(pray)beside a river or a lake for the precious spring rain to breed their crops.6(tradition),food eaten on this day was renamed after parts of the dragon.For instance,wontons were called“dragons eyes”.T
39、he special 7(food)usually eaten on this day include dragons scales,popcorn and pigs heads.In Shanxi,people get their hair 8(cut)in a symbolic move to remove the old and embrace the new.In 9countryside in Hebei Province,people would fetch water from a well at dawn.It was believed 10on this day the we
40、ll was full of dragon eggs which would bring the collector a good harvest.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。俗话说“二月二剃龙头,一年都有精神头”,除了理发的风俗习惯,不同地区的人们在这一天还有一些其他的做法。1.【解析】which。考查定语从句。分析该句结构可知,此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词为Dragon Heads-raising Day,从句中缺主语,故用which引导该定语从句。2.【解析】raising。考查非谓语动词。该句主语The dragon和动词raise为逻辑上的主谓关系,所以用动词-ing形式作状语。
41、3.【解析】their。考查代词。修饰后面的名词heads,故用形容词性物主代词their。4.【解析】is bursting。考查动词时态。根据常识、时间状语Around this time并结合下一句的动词时态可知,此处用现在进行时。5.【解析】prayed。考查动词的时态。根据该句的时间状语In ancient China可知,该处陈述的是发生在中国古代的事情,故用一般过去时。6.【解析】Traditionally。考查副词。此处修饰整个句子作状语,故用其副词形式。7.【解析】foods。考查名词。根据下文可知,这一天人们吃多种食物,且谓语动词include为复数形式,故用food的复数形式。8.【解析】cut。考查非谓语动词。分析该句结构可知,此处考查get sth.done句型,所以用过去分词形式作宾语补足语。9.【解析】the。考查冠词。根据语境可知,该处特指“河北的农村”,故用定冠词the。10.【解析】that。考查主语从句。分析该句结构可知,句首的It为形式主语,真正主语是主语从句;从句为陈述句,其中不缺少任何成分,故用that引导该主语从句。
