1、SectionLesson2SpecialOccasions&Lesson3MemoriesofChristmas一、单词拼写1.The government has been accused(谴责) of not responding a to the needs of the homeless.2.They will never forget the happy (回忆) of spending holidays together.3.He feels a (略微) nervous in the beginning.4.She asked for a leave to deal with
2、some of her personal (事件).5.We wish each other a (快乐的) new year.6.(青少年) are likely to become addicted to online games.二、用适当的介词或副词填空1.We hung most of the decorations the branches of the Christmas tree.2.The little boy was his best behaviour at the party.3.To our sadness,my grandma passed suddenly.4.O
3、ur new neighbours moved yesterday.We are happy.5.His hat fell from his head.三、完成句子1.We should (努力) overcome the difficulty.2.The beautiful flowers (吸引我的注意) when I entered the park.3.She (坐下来) by the window and started to have lunch.4.Its not a good idea for you (把所有的时间花在) your study.5.His father was
4、 (那么生气以至于) he couldnt say a word.四、阅读理解This may look like a mud-covered swamp(沼泽) creature,but its actually a kid enjoying Mud Day,an annual summer tradition at Nankin Mills Park in Wayne County,Michigan.Each July,thousands of people play in a mud-filled hole measuring 21 by 46 metres.“Its been one
5、of the countys most successful events,”says Beth Hughes,a representative of Wayne County.“The kids just love it.”It might look like a lot of fun to dive into a huge pool of mud.But is this dirty activity safe?In general,mud is mostly harmless,says Steven Davis,a doctor in San Antonio,Texas.But mud c
6、an contain things like bacteria that can cause infections.If youre planning on diving into the mud anytime soon,try to avoid getting it in your mouth,eyes,or nose,warns Davis.Also,wash off really well when you are finished.And if you have an open cut,the safest bet is to just stay out of the mud.In
7、some cases,covering your body with mud can actually be a good thing.Some mud,like that from the Dead Sea in the Middle East,is rich in elements(元素) that could be beneficial for the skin,such as calcium,magnesium and zinc.Its also why some spas(休闲健身中心) offer mud baths as a beauty treatment.“One of th
8、e reasons why people lie in the Dead Sea or cover themselves in mud is that the minerals in it may reduce swelling,”says Davis.A layer of mud may also act as a seal(密封) on the skin to trap in moisture(水分).Besides,the warmth of a mud bath just makes people feel good.1.Mud Day is a tradition which .A.
9、is celebrated twice a yearB.is celebrated in JuneC.is very popular with childrenD.is the most successful event in Michigan2.What advice does Steven Davis give in the text?A.Use a cloth to cover your mouth and nose while in the mud.B.Wash yourself simply as soon as you come out of the mud.C.Wash your
10、self before diving into the mud.D.Stay away from the mud if you have an open cut.3.The underlined phrase“trap in”in the last paragraph means “”.A.hold inB.preventC.get rid ofD.absorb4.The last two paragraphs are mainly about .A.the minerals that mud containsB.the benefits of mudC.the history of Mud
11、DayD.the medical use of mud五、语篇填空Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people.They always spend several days 1.(prepare) much food for family reunion dinner and buying sweets and fruits to entertain guests.During the holiday,they visit 2.(relative) and friends.The fe
12、stival lasts till the 3.(fifteen) of the first lunar month.4. the development of economy and technology,Spring Festival has changed a lot.Many people complain the festival atmosphere is fading.Some say Lunar New Years Eve dinner is not so 5.(attract) as before.Some of Spring Festival customs have be
13、en changed.In the past,elders 6.(give) younger generations “red envelopes” to express their best wishes.But now,it is common 7.(send) virtual red envelopes via smartphones.Though its more convenient and 8.(fun),there seems to be something missing.In the past,most Chinese people gathered together at
14、home,watching the New Years Gala on Lunar New Years Eve.Today,9. great many young people turn to smartphone screens and other electronic products instead of the television programmes.No matter how Spring Festival customs change,the significance of Spring Festival for the Chinese people 10.(remain) u
15、nchanged.Their wishes for family reunion and happy life are also unchanged.六、短文改错As the traditional Chinese folk art,the shadow play has been existed in China for centuries.It can date back to the Han Dynasty,where Emperor Liu Che lost his beloved wife Li.Depressed about his death,he even ignores th
16、e state affairs,worrying his officials.Then they made a puppet with the image of Li but performed before the Emperor.He was pleasing and asked them to spread the art form.Unfortunate,it is becoming less attractive due to the impact of various modern media.Both Chinese artist and the government are m
17、aking great efforts conserve the ancient art form.答案：一、1.appropriately2.memories3.slightly4.affairs5.merry6.Teenagers二、1.on2.on3.away4.in5.off三、1.make an effort to 2.caught my eye3.took a seat4.to spend all the time on5.so angry that四、1.C根据第一段中的“butitsactuallyakidenjoyingMudDay”和第二段中的“Thekidsjustlov
18、eit.”可知孩子们很喜欢泥巴节。2.D根据第三段可知,在泥巴中活动时要避免泥巴进入嘴、眼睛和鼻子中,没提到要遮住它们;活动结束后要好好清洗身体;另外身体上有还未愈合的伤口时最好不要参加泥巴节的活动,因此选D项。3.A根据“Alayerofmudmayalsoactasasealontheskin.”可知,泥巴起到了密封作用,把水分密封到皮肤里,即把水分留存在皮肤里,故选A项。4.B第四段第一句“Insomecases,coveringyourbodywithmudcanactuallybeagoodthing.”是主旨句。后面的内容是对该句的详细说明。五、1.preparing2.relatives3.fifteenth4.With5.attractive6.gave7.to send8.funny9.a10.remains六、As
