1、必修第二册Unit 4History and Traditions.阅读理解A2021荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校联考In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked int
2、o Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewelcovered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contempo
3、rary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.“Theres something about their delicate nature that appeals to me，” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and
4、 learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “Ive broken eggs at every stage of the processfrom the very beginning to the very, very end.”But theres an appeal in that vulnerability (易损性). “Theres part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on the edge w
5、ith this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chasts designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection agains
6、t evil.“Theres an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not exist in the world.” says Joan Brander, a Canadian eggpainter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.1People in many cultures honor the egg because _.Ait is
7、their major source of protein in winterBit is a welcome sign of the approach of springCit can bring wealth and honor to themDit can easily be made into a work of art2What does the underlined word “elevate” in Paragraph 2 mean ?AcarveBpromoteCplace Dlower3Why does Chast enjoy the process of decoratin
8、g eggs?AShe is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.BShe always achieves great pleasure from designing something new.CShe never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.DShe believes there wont be evil in the world once the egg is made.4The following statem
9、ents are right except that _.Athe decorated“eggs” are favored as a form of fancy art in RussiaBcontemporary artists draw on eggs to reflect anxieties of people todayCthe delicate nature of eggs appeals to Roz ChastDeggs provide a hard and unique surface to paint onB2021安徽涡阳县育萃高级中学高三模拟For years, many
10、 Americans have thought of owning their home as part of the American dream, but whether that includes dividing a single family home into two will be tested in some communities, especially in dense (密集的) areas.Samirah, a lawmaker, proposed a bill to let homeowners divide a single family house into tw
11、o homes. “After the local approval process they can create their two families，” he said. Thats happening on the west Coast, Oregon being the first state in the country to ban singlefamily zoning last July.Planning experts and local officials say there are costs to developing land outside cities, inc
12、luding harmful effects on the environment and increased demand for public services.Moving away from singlefamily zoning wont be easy. At some level, that development pattern is uniquely American. People who have lived and grown up in suburban developments have a strong preference for that. The avera
13、ge size of American houses has doubled since the 1950s. In 2019, the average size of a new single family home was 240 square meters. Americans clearly like their space, 80% of those questioned saying they desire a separate singlefamily home.Lots of younger households are looking for smaller homes in
14、 walkable neighborhoods. “Increasingly, the development community is beginning to recognize that and thinking about ways to build those environments，” says Robert Parker, a director at the University of Oregon.Samirah expects some people will worry their neighborhoods could become less desirable. Bu
15、t he says changing the rules will give people a chance to make money from renting out parts of their home. And for older Americans on a fixed income, bringing in more money may help them stay in place.Samirah adds that the suburban way of life is going to be there for generations.5What did Samirah p
16、ut forward?AA bill allowing people to divide family houses.BA process for locals to get approval for shelters.CA strict ban on building singlefamily houses.DA suggestion to develop suburban areas in the US.6Why is it difficult to change single family houses?ALand is scarce for the construction of ma
17、ny cottages.BThe average size of single houses has been reduced.CMost Americans wouldnt rent part of their houses.DA majority of Americans prefer single family houses.7What can we infer from Roberts words?AHe has succeeded realizing his American dream.BHe wants the suburban way of life to go on for
18、long.CHes hopeful of the future of dividing family houses.DHe sees the harm of single houses to the environment.8Which of the following can be the title for the text?ASingle Family Homes Are Losing Peoples FavorBAmerican Family Homes Are Changing TrendsCSingle Family Homes Are Appealing to the Young
19、DTraditional Family Houses Are Standing Firm.七选五2020全国卷A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate t
20、he person on the new home. _1_ And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents._2_ Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like kniv
21、es and things like curtains. Even if there isnt a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant._3_ This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isnt a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games a
22、t a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. _4_ Housewarming parties get thei
23、r name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. _5_ Now most homes have central heating and dont use fires to keep warm.AThis isnt usual though.BIt is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.CYou can also bring food or drinks to sha
24、re with the other guests.DIf youre lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.EIt also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.FThe best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.GThis was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.应
25、用文写作2021山东省泰安市高三模拟假定你是校学生会主席李华，下周末将组织部分学生去济南九顶塔民俗风情园体验各少数民族习俗和风土人情。请你给你校外教Peter写封邮件，邀他一同前往，内容包括：1集合时间、地点；2活动内容、安排；3表达心愿。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3信的格式已为你写好。参考词汇：九顶塔民俗风情园Jiudingta Folk Custom Park; 研磨豆浆grind soybean milk _详解答案必修第二册Unit 4History and Traditions.阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有关鸡蛋绘画艺术的历史
26、由来，随着时代的发展而不断发展。1答案与解析：B推理判断题。根据第一段内容“In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.(春天，鸡又开始下蛋，在冬天结束时带来了令人愉快的蛋白质来源。所以，世界各地的文化通过纪念鸡蛋来庆祝春天也就不足为奇了。)”可知鸡蛋是春天来临的可喜迹象，故选B。2
27、答案与解析：B词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的下一句“like the heavily jewelcovered eggs that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.(就像19世纪开始俄罗斯人喜欢的，镶满宝石的鸡蛋一样。)”这个例子可知，有人把鸡蛋升华成一种奇特的艺术品，B项promote(提升，促进)符合句意，所以elevate在本句中的含义为升华，促进。A.carve雕刻；B.promote提升；C.place放置；D.lower降低。故选B。3答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段内容“But the
28、res an appeal in that vulnerability (易损性). Theres part of this sickening horror of knowing youre walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.(但这种脆弱也有一种吸引力。知道自己正走在悬崖边，这是一种令人恶心的恐惧，我有点喜欢，知道一切随时都可能破碎。)”可知她在鸡蛋上做设计结束前都不知道鸡蛋什么时候会破，故选C。4答案与解析：D推理判断题
29、。根据倒数第三段第一句“But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(这种易损性也有一种吸引力)”可知鸡蛋易碎，D项内容提到“鸡蛋提供了一个坚硬和独特的表面来作画”正确，符合题目要求，故选D。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。介绍美国住宅的新变化：美国人喜欢独栋住宅，但是在人口密集的地方，人们开始把独栋改造成两户人家住在一起。5答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第二段可知，萨米拉提出一个议案，建议允许房屋拥有者把自己单一的房屋分成两套，这样就能让两个家庭居住在一起，由此可知选A。6答案与解析：D推理判断题。第四段谈到改变美国当前的独栋住宅模式的困难：其中一条就
30、是，尽管美国的独栋住宅面积在增加，但是美国人喜欢自己的空间，80%的美国人都说喜欢住在一个家庭居住的独栋住房，由此推断选D。7答案与解析：C推理判断题。从第五段可知，罗伯特说，许多年轻的户主意识到在步行范围内的小房子更好，社区开始思考营造这种环境的方式，由此判断，他认为现在推行的这种把独栋住宅改成两户人家的住宅很有希望获得成功，由此选C。8答案与解析：B主旨大意题。本文介绍美国家庭住宅的变化，根据全文内容判断选B作为本文的标题合适。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是说明文。主题语境为人与社会，主题语境内容为乔迁派对(俗称温居)。文章有助于学生加深对中国传统习俗的了解，并批判性地理解传统文化在当代生活中
31、的传承和发展。1答案与解析：E细节句。设空处前面提到在这个派对上亲友们可以祝贺组织者买了新房子，设空处下句说在派对上可以用爱和礼物充实新家。E项(它还可以给人们一个参观新家的机会)与上下文意思一致，选项中的It指代前面的“The party”。故选E项。2答案与解析：B主旨句。设空处后面的几句话中都提到了人们参加乔迁派对要准备礼物。选项B(带礼物参加乔迁派对是一个传统)是对下面几句话的概括，故选B项。3答案与解析：C主旨句。设空处后的句子提到在乔迁派对上主人准备的食物不多，也没有计划好的活动，主人可能会领客人在房间里转转。可见本段旨在强调新家准备不充分，客人们可以带吃的东西过去。C项与此对应。
32、4答案与解析：A过渡句。设空处前面主要讲因为主人刚搬家准备不够充分，人们可自带食物或饮料。A项(可也并非总是如此)是对上文的补充说明。5答案与解析：G细节句。设空处前面提到乔迁派对的起源，G项(这样人们可以在冬天保持家里温暖)是对上一句的总结。故选G。.应用文写作参考范文：Dear Peter， It is a great honor to invite you to the trip to Jiudingta Folk Custom Park, which is scheduled for November 15th.We are expected to gather at the scho
33、ol gate at 8：30 and return at 15：10. We will have a series of DIY activities, such as grinding soybean milk, a traditional Chinese drink. Then we will visit the Folk Custom Museum. The trip will provide a platform where you can get a taste of local culture and Chinese food.Id appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.Yours，Li Hua9原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！
