1、Unit3 Festivals and customs.单词拼写1. In addition, a typical Chinese w_ nowadays goes like this: when a new couple is engaged(订婚), which follows is a choice of the date of their marriage.2. He _(装饰) his room with pictures of all his favourite sports figures.3. The traditional Chinese clothes, it seems
2、to me, will make the _ (特殊场合) very Chinese and inviting to the British guests.(2019天津卷)4. The musician along with his b_ members has given ten performances in the last three months.(2019江苏卷)5. Before the 1830s，most newspapers were sold through _ (每年的) subscriptions in America, usually $8 to $10 a ye
3、ar.(2019全国卷)6. The Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, was a _ (浪漫的) festival in ancient China, providing an opportunity for unmarried men and women to meet.7. For _ (普通的) people, its not surprising that we can open a door, lift a heavy box and stay balanced while walking through snow.
4、8. The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic _(东西)9. To many people, technology means computers, handheld devices, or v_ that travel to distant planets.(2019天津卷)10. These developments are likely to make our _ (当前的) problems with robocalls much worse.(2019北京卷) 【答案】1. wedding2. decorated3. occas
5、ion4. band5. annual6. romantic7. ordinary 8. stuff9. vehicles10. current.单句语法填空1. Earth Day, marked on 22 April, is an _ (annually) event aiming to raise public awareness about environmental protection.(2019北京卷)2. A software _ (engine)by profession, Steve was a keen lover of the piano, and the only
6、musician in his family.(2019江苏卷)3. Their Chinese peers in the typical Chinese dress would be highly _ (impression). (2019江苏卷)4. The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China and an occasion _ all family members, get together, just like Christmas in the West.5. Being the coach of the ne
7、w team, I was _ (excite) because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated.(2018全国卷)6. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials: Bags, cushions and _ (decorate)(2018全国卷)7. The state of California is _ (current) experiencing one of the worst droughts on rec
8、ord.8. Some students dont have a reliable car, while others have to share _ (vehicle) with parents who work six days a week.(2019北京卷)9. Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or _ (enter) to the station platforms. (2020全国卷)10. She _ (invite) to give a paper on the results of her rese
9、arch. 【答案】1. annual2. engineer3. impressive4. where5. excited6. decorations7. currently8. vehicles9. entrance10. was invited.选择合适的短语完成句子take place, dress up, anything but, in the air, be caught up in, make an impression on, remindof, it is time for, takeoff, in time1. They flew there in order that t
10、hey might be _ to attend the opening ceremony.2. He was bending over backwards to _ the manager for a promotion.3. In case I forget, please _ me _ my promise. 4. Quite a few changes _ in our school since you left China.5. Mitchels schedule had not permitted him to _ time _6. _ change, and officials
11、should face the public more often, Wang said.7. There is spring _ over our country.8. I need to _ a little to attend my friends wedding. 9. The boys knew they had broken the rules, and they were _ happy when called to the office.10. Many people find it is easy to _ others problems, and then confused
12、 about how and when to help. 【答案】1. in time2. make an impression on3. remind; of4. have taken place5. take; off 6. It is time for7. in the air8. dress up9. anything but10. be caught up in.完成句子1. 即使任务艰巨，我们也要及时完成。We will manage to _ even though it is difficult.2. 在过去的五年里，我的家乡发生了巨大的变化。Great changes _ i
13、n my hometown in the last five years.3. 春意盎然。Spring is very much _4. 一旦坐在剧院里，带上3D眼镜，你就会感觉到你身临一个发生在你身边的故事。Once seated in a theater wearing 3D glasses, you feel as though you _ the story which is showing around you.5. 首先，我们要给老师留下好的第一印象。俗话说：好的开头是成功的一半。 First, we should _ our teachers. As the saying goe
14、s, “Well begun is half done.” 【答案】1. accomplish the task in time2. have taken place3. in the air4. are caught up in 5. make a good first impression on.课文语法填空Alex attended a wedding held in a 1._ (bright) decorated hotel room. The new couple, as well as hundreds of guests, all 2._ up in formal, colou
15、rful clothes with 3._ (smile). It reminded Alex 4._ his sisters wedding. The weddings customs were ordinary, but it was 5._ (romance)! After the ceremony, it was time that the 6._ (celebrate) were held, when there was a lot of dancing.While in Brazil，to experience the Rio Carnival, Alex went to 7._
16、street party.He saw a group of dancers and a band 8._ (stand)in the street，some of 9._ carried flags.There were also a mass of people，dancing all the way, 10_ (catch) up in the party fever，so it was with me! 【答案】1. brightly2. dressed3. smiles4. of5. romantic6.celebrations7. a8. standing9. whom10. we
17、re caught .阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AJacobs Pillow Dance FestivalWhere: Becket, MassachusettsWhen: June 15August 24Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) in this season i
18、nclude the Dance Theater of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys “The Lark Ascending”， which opens the festival.Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22.Jacobspillow. org.Moab Music FestivalWhere: Moab, UtahWhen: August 29September 9This area is better known for mountain biking than fo
19、r music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”， where guests take a 45minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.Events start at $2
20、5.moabmusicfest.org.Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne, WyomingWhen: July 1928There is something for everyone at this 117yearold festival, from an “Indian village and Old West Museum” to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for ma
21、jor money in the worlds largest outdoor stage.Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $.The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere: Cooperstown, New YorkWhen: July 6August 24Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like
22、 Nathan Gunn and Ginger CostaJackson. This years performances include Wagners “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdis “King for a Day”， in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家)Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.1. If you are interested in dance performance, which date suits you best?A. Ju
23、ne 6. B. June 28. C. August 29. D. September 9.2. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?A. Becket, Massachusetts. B. Moab, Utah.C. Cheyenne, Wyoming. D. Cooperstown, New York.3. If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?A. Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. B. The Glimmer
24、glass Festival.C. Cheyenne Frontier Days. D. Moab Music Festival. 【答案及解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个节日的庆祝地点、时间以及每个节日的特色。1. B细节理解题。根据文章Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival部分下的When: June 15August 24和Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from aro
25、und the world.可知该节日的时间是从6月15日到8月24日，期间会有来自全世界超过50个公司在这个舞蹈的中心展示各种舞蹈。如果是一个舞蹈爱好者，可以在6月15日到8月24日到这儿来。B. June 28. (6月28日)在上述时间之内，故选B项。2. C细节理解题。根据Cheyenne Frontier Days部分下的Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming和There is something for everyone at this 117yearold festival, from an “Indian village and Old West Museum” to
26、 country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the worlds largest outdoor stage.可知Cheyenne Frontier Days在Cheyenne, Wyoming举行，在这个具有117年历史的节日上，从“印度村庄和老西部博物馆”到乡村音乐会，每个人都可以欣赏到自己喜欢的。但竞赛仍然是主要的吸引力，牛仔和女牛仔在世界最大的露天舞台上争夺巨额奖金。如果想要看竞赛和听
27、音乐会可以到Cheyenne, Wyoming。故选C项。3. B细节理解题。根据The Glimmerglass Festival部分下的This years performances include Wagners “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdis “King for a Day”， in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家). (今年的表演包括Wagners的飞翔的荷兰人和Verdis的国王的一天，这两个作品都是为了纪念两个作曲家的200年诞辰)可知如果是Wagner的粉丝，可以参加The
28、Glimmerglass Festival。故选B项。BEvery year in early April, tens of thousands of people in China visit the tombs of their parents, grandparents and ancestors.It is Tomb Sweeping Day, the traditional Chinese festival to remember the dead.Tomb Sweeping Day falls on April 4 this year.On the day, Chinese fam
29、ilies will sweep the tombs and clean away the grass around them.Then they burn paper money and put flowers and fruit in front of the tombs.They hope the dead can enjoy them and bring the family good luck.However, it is not only the Chinese who honour the dead.People in other countries also have fest
30、ivals for the dead.In Japan, the Obon Festival is one of the most important festivals.It is held from August 13 to 16.It is also a holiday that serves as a family reunion(团圆)During the Obon Festival, Japanese people return to their hometown and visit their ancestors tombs.They also believe their anc
31、estors spirits(灵魂) return home to be reunited with their family.People perform a “bon odori” dance(盆舞) to welcome the spirits.On the last day of Obon, they put paper lanterns in a river to send off the spirits.In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing.Its usually in late Apr
32、il or early May.The name of this festival means birth and happiness.Russians believe that people shouldnt feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world.On the Day of Rejoicing, Russian people draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of the tombs.After that they have a
33、 picnic together, hoping for a good life for both the living and the dead.4. What do the Chinese do in memory of their ancestors on Tomb Sweeping Day?A. Put eggs with pictures on them before tombs.B. Clean away grass around tombs.C. Dance to welcome their ancestors spirits.D. Have a picnic together
34、with their family.5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Russians think their ancestors return home on the Day of Rejoicing.B. The Japanese put paper lanterns in a river to meet the spirits.C. The Chinese hope their ancestors can bring good luck to the living.D. Tomb Sweeping
35、Day，the Obon Festival and the Day of Rejoicing all take place in April.6. What is the best title for the passage?A. Remembering Our AncestorsB. Festivals in Different CountriesC. How to Celebrate Tomb Sweeping DayD. Festivals Around the World 【答案及解析】这是一篇说明文。不仅仅只有中国人在清明节祭奠怀念先辈，其他国家也有祭奠亡者的节日。4. B细节理解题
36、。根据第二段对中国清明节的介绍可知，中国人在清明节这一天扫墓并除草，烧纸钱，在墓前放鲜花和水果。故选项B正确。5. C细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，中国人希望自己的祖先能给家人带来好运，故选项C正确。6. A标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了中国的清明节、日本的盂兰盆节和俄罗斯的怀念死者节。故标题应该是“纪念我们的祖先”，故选项A正确。.七选五阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(20202021浙江省绍兴市高一上学期期中)The first World Friendship Day was proposed for July 30, 1958 b
37、y the World Friendship Crusade, an international civil organization to foster a culture of peace through friendship. 1._. Just as in the US and several other countries, the festival has been greatly commercialized(商业化)Days before the festival, card and gift companies launch a large campaign(活动) to a
38、ttract people into buying cards and gifts for their friends. Streets and stores are filled with advertising programs aimed at young people. 2._. This marketing strategy(策略) has been severely criticized(批判) by many people. Many feel that such crazy commercialization has damaged the meaning of Friends
39、hip Day.3_， especially the pink and yellow ones. The day is observed with great pleasure and merry. A highly popular thing connected with the day is the wellknown friendship bandthe modern day symbol of friendship that friends give to one another to form an everlasting bond. Friendship bands are the
40、 favorite items for youngsters and available in stores all over the country. Friendship poems and Friendship Day gifts are exchanged between best friends to renew the bond of friendship and express gratitude and love for each other. 4._.Since its beginning in 1935, Friendship Day celebrations have c
41、ome a long way. 5._. Friendship Day remains the time when you acknowledge your friends contribution in your life, express love for them, cherish their presence in your life and pay them a salute. Today, Friendship Day is being celebrated around the globe, across diverse cultures and social periods.A
42、. The popular customs of Friendship Day include handing over rosesB. The idea of honoring friendship was adopted by a few countries in AsiaC. Restaurants offer special discounts to make the most of the time as wellD. These are new ways of celebration of this day that have grown in popularityE. These
43、 days, however, it is celebrated with a lot of showing off and expensesF. The original idea for a day of friendship came from Hallmark cards in the 1930sG. But however much the ways of celebration have changed, the basic idea behind the occasion remains the same 【答案及解析】文章介绍了世界友谊日的来历及发展。1. E根据下文Just
44、as in the US and several other countries, the festival has been greatly commercialized(商业化)(就像在美国和其他几个国家一样，这个节日已经被极大地商业化了)可知，现在世界友谊日被极大地商业化了。由此可知，E项These days, however, it is celebrated with a lot of showing off and expenses(然而，如今人们用大量排场和花费来庆祝这个节日)符合语境。故选E。2. C根据上文Streets and stores are filled with
45、advertising programs aimed at young people.(街道和商店里到处都是针对年轻人的广告节目)可知，此处列举各种营销策略。由此可知，C项Restaurants offer special discounts to make the most of the time as well(餐馆也充分利用时间提供特别的折扣)符合语境。as well“也”是解题的关键。故选C。3. A根据下文especially the pink and yellow ones(尤其是粉红色和黄色的)可知，A项The popular customs of Friendship Day
46、include handing over roses(友谊日的流行习俗包括送玫瑰)符合语境。故选A。4. D根据上文Friendship bands are the favorite items for youngsters and available in stores all over the country. Friendship poems and Friendship Day gifts are exchanged between best friends to renew the bond of friendship and express gratitude and love f
47、or each other.(友谊带是年轻人的最爱，在全国各地的商店都能买到。友谊诗和友谊日礼物是最好的朋友之间交换，以更新友谊的纽带，表达对彼此的感谢和爱)可知，此处在介绍一些庆祝友谊日的新方式。由此可知，D项These are new ways of celebration of this day that have grown in popularity(这些都是庆祝这一天的新方式，而且越来越受欢迎)符合语境。故选D。5. G根据上文Since its beginning in 1935, Friendship Day celebrations have come a long way.
48、(从1935年开始，友谊日的庆祝活动已经走过了很长的路)及下文Friendship Day remains the time when you acknowledge your friends contribution in your life, express love for them, cherish their presence in your life and pay them a salute.(在友谊日，你要感谢朋友对你生活的贡献，表达你对他们的爱，珍惜他们在你生活中的存在，向他们致敬)可知，G项But however much the ways of celebration h
49、ave changed, the basic idea behind the occasion remains the same(但是，不管庆祝的方式发生了多大的变化，这个节日背后的基本思想是不变的)符合语境。故选G。.完形填空阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。National Nurse Appreciation Week May 612 brings back memories of kindness and care.A car _1_ many years ago put me in the hospital for six _2_. My
50、 fourmonthold and fouryearold sons wanted me to be home with them. The doctors said Id never walk _3_ again, and that Id have to have a leg replacement within five years. I didnt get to _4_ my room for the entire six weeks I was there. All I could _5_ through the window in my room was concrete. That
51、 was back in the day when _6_ only had three television channels. And the whole afternoon of viewing choices _7_ soap operas that werent of interest to me.With the painfilled and _8_ days, the potential for _9_ was there, but thats where my sweet nurses made such a _10_. They were so kind that they
52、cared for my needs and _11_ to whatever needed to be done.One nurse _12_ brightened my days. Whenever she got a(n) _13_ minute or two, shed walked into my room just to visit. She brought _14_ and sunshine into my days. She gave backrubs (擦背) that she didnt have to give because she knew they would ma
53、ke me more comfortable after days of lying in bed.So today Id like to just express _15_ to all the nurses. Because of you, patients are saved, care is given, and hearts are comforted. 1. A. event B. accidentC. change D. experience2. A. hoursB. days C. weeks D. months3. A. pleasantly B. entirely C. r
54、egularly D. normally 4. A. reserveB. close C. leaveD. clean5. A. seeB. feel C. smellD. shape6. A. schoolsB. hospitals C. familiesD. stations7. A. formedB. followed C. consisted ofD. took on8. A. surprising B. tiring C. worryingD. boring 9. A. permission B. depression C. embarrassmentD. astonishment1
55、0. A. difference B. promise C. decision D. sacrifice11. A. admitted B. replied C. tendedD. added12. A. on purposeB. on time C. in turnD. in particular13. A. average B. extra C. totalD. limited14. A. shoutsB. gratitude C. applauseD. laughter 15. A. acceptanceB. encouragementC. expectationD. appreciat
56、ion 【答案及解析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。国际护士感恩节在五月六日至十二日。作者写这篇文章，回忆了自己在医院受到了护士的精心照料，表达自己对护士的崇高敬意。1. B下文中提到作者需要在医院住院六周，而正是这六周使得作者具有了一颗对护士感恩的心。因此，许多年前，作者是出了汽车交通“事故(accident)”。故选B。2. C根据第三段第一句可知，作者需要住院六“周(weeks)”。故选C。3. D下文中提到作者需要在五年之内安装假腿。可见，医生说的是，作者再也不能像正常人一样“正常地(normally)”走路了。故选D。pleasantly愉悦地； entirely完全地；regularly定
57、期地，有规律地。4. C结合上下文可知，作者住院六周，在医院里待得烦闷极了，是护士给她带来了快乐。可以推知，作者应该是六周没有“离开(leave)”病房。故选C。5. A透过病房的窗户向外只能“看到(see)”水泥。故选A。6. B根据上下文可知，作者当时是在医院住院。故选B。7. C只有三个频道的电视节目，整个下午可观看的选择就是作者毫不感兴趣的肥皂剧“构成(consisted of)”。故选C。8. D上文中提到，作者不敢出病房门，而且电视频道少，节目又是作者不感兴趣的肥皂剧，所以作者觉得痛苦和“无聊(boring)”。故选D。9. B伴随着痛苦和无聊，接踵而至的就会是“沮丧(depres
58、sion)”。故选B。permission许可；embarrassment 尴尬；astonishment惊奇。10. A上文中提到作者正担心自己沮丧下去，但是，是医院里的护士“改变(make a difference)”了这一点。故选A。11. C这些护士关心病人的需要，总是“满足(tended to)”病人所需要的一切。故选C。12. D根据本段的内容可知，“特别是(in particular)”有一个护士，温暖了作者所有住院的日子。故选D。on purpose故意地；on time准时；in turn反过来。13. B护士上班都很忙，但是这位护士每当能“挤出额外的(extra)”一到两分钟，都跑到病房来看一看。故选B。14. D呼应12空。特别的护士必有特别之处。根据下文可知，每次她的到来，都会给作者带来 “笑声(laughter)”和温暖。故选D。15. D呼应全文第一句，根据下文可知，作者是为了表达对护士的“感激(appreciation)”。故选D。acceptance接受，认可；encouragement 鼓励；expectation 期待。