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Unit 1　Festivals and Celebrations
夯基培优练(一)(Listening & Speaking)
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. The 　celebration　 (celebrate) of Christmas is a custom in Europe.
2. Our school looks more beautiful with many red l　anterns　 raised high over the square.
3. In the game, those who cannot answer all three 　riddles　 (riddle) will lose a point.
4. The moment he saw the actor’s funny 　performance(s)　 (perform), he burst into laughter.
5. It turned out that the house 　was decorated　 (decorate) for Halloween, and the big scary monster was just wearing a c　ostume　, just like the kids.
6. The headmaster wrote a letter 　to congratulate　 her on her good performance and the exciting 　congratulations　 encouraged her greatly.(congratulate)
7. The Red Army covered 25,000 li on the Long M　arch　.
8. What the old headmaster said at the graduation c　eremony　 dwells (老是想着) in my mind.
9. Walking around, I found the city was full of people 　dressed　 (dress) up for the festival.
10. I think we should do the work by ourselves, 　after　 all, we are adults now.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
dress up　　　 in celebration of
after all make sb up
take part in receive congratulations from
march along give performances
1. We hold a big party 　in celebration of　 his promotion to be the manager of our company.
2. You don’t need 　to dress up　; just to go to the pub—jeans and a T-shirt will do.
3. The children all look forward to 　taking part in　 the carnival next week.
4. Don’t blame him for breaking that vase; 　after all　 he is only a child.
5. She chose Maggie to 　make her up　 for her engagement photographs.
6. The soldiers were ordered to 　march along　 the designated path to avoid minefields.
7. The theatre group will 　give performances　 at the city’s cultural festival throughout the weekend.
8. After winning the competition, the team was excited to 　receive congratulations from　 their fans and sponsors.
Ⅲ. 核心词汇
1. celebrate vt. 庆祝;庆贺;赞美;颂扬;歌颂 celebration n. 庆祝;庆典 celebratory adj. 庆祝的;贺典的
【归纳拓展】
celebrate with sb 和某人一起庆祝
celebrate doing sth 庆祝做某事
celebrate success 庆祝成功
celebrate the New Year 庆祝新年
celebrate sb’s achievements 赞颂某人的成就
celebrate the deeds of sb 赞颂某人的事迹
in celebration of 为庆祝……
【即学即练】
(1)我们将举行一个派对来庆祝高中毕业。
We will hold a party to 　celebrate finishing high school　.
(2)他们赢得了比赛后,庆祝了他们的成功。
After winning the match, they 　celebrated their success　.
(3)朋友们聚在一起庆祝新年的到来。
Friends gathered to 　celebrate the arrival of the New Year　.
(4)公司举办了一场晚宴,与员工共同庆祝项目完成。
The company held a dinner to 　celebrate the completion of the project with staff　.
(5)这个活动是为了庆祝学校的百年校庆。
This event is 　in celebration of　 the school’s centenary.
(6)他写了一首诗来赞颂这位英雄的事迹。
He wrote a poem to 　celebrate the deeds of the hero　.
(7)人们在演讲中赞颂了她的成就。
People 　celebrated her achievements　 in their speeches.
2. ★congratulation n. 祝贺;恭喜 congratulate vt. 向(某人)道贺;(因某事)为自己感到自豪 congratulatory adj. 祝贺的;恭喜的
【归纳拓展】
congratulate sb on sth/doing sth
因(做)某事祝贺某人
congratulate oneself on 自我庆幸;自我祝贺
a letter of congratulation 贺信
【即学即练】
(1)我们祝贺他通过了考试。
We 　congratulated him on passing the exam　.
(2)同事们都来祝贺她升职。
Colleagues came to 　congratulate her on her promotion　.
(3)他为自己的成功感到庆幸。
He 　congratulated himself on　 his success.
(4)他发去贺信,祝贺她选举获胜。
He sent her 　a letter of congratulation　 on her election victory.
Ⅳ. 阅读理解
A
There’re some important days to remember in April.
First Modern Olympics
On 6 April 1896, King George Ⅰ of Greece welcomed people to take part in the Summer Olympic Games in Athens.
Back then, Athens was just a small village, and news about the Games was unable to reach many people. As a result, only 311 athletes took part in the games. They weren’t chosen by their countries like now. Instead, they came by themselves and paid for the journey themselves. Ever since then, the Summer Olympic Games have been held every four years in a different city around the world.
World Health Day
7 April is World Health Day. This day is not just about hand washing and healthy eating. Each year a different theme is selected. For example, the theme of 2012 World Health Day was Ageing and Health.
In 2018, World Health Day focused on high blood pressure. The main causes of blood pressure include stress, too much salt in your food and too little exercise.
World Earth Day
We call the Earth our “mother”. However, our “mother” is facing lots of problems. 22 April of each year is designated (指定) as World Earth Day. It’s a day to remind us to care about the planet. On this day people do things to help improve the environment and cut down their energy use. World Earth Day comes only once a year, but it reminds people to live in a green way every day. If we truly care about the planet, every day can be Earth Day!
(　B　)1. Why did only 311 athletes take part in the first Olympic Games
A. Because most people weren’t interested in it.
B. Because communication wasn’t developed.
C. Because King George Ⅰ didn’t allow the news to be spread.
D. Because the journey to Athens was too long and expensive.
(　A　)2. Which of the following isn’t the reason for high blood pressure
A. Too much work.
B. Too much stress.
C. Too little exercise.
D. Too much salt.
(　B　)3. Why does the author write the text
A. To ask us to respect the tradition.
B. To tell us some important days.
C. To ask us to protect the environment.
D. To tell us how to celebrate those days.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四月的三个重要日子:第一届现代奥运会、世界卫生日和世界地球日。
1. B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据First Modern Olympics部分中的“Back then, Athens was just a small village, and news about the Games was unable to reach many people.As a result, only 311 athletes took part in the games.”可知,只有311人参加奥运会,是因为当时通信不发达,消息无法传递到很多人耳中。
2. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据World Health Day部分中的“The main causes of blood pressure include stress, too much salt in your food and too little exercise.”可知,工作太多不是导致高血压的原因。
3. B　【解析】 写作意图题。根据第一段中的“There’re some important days to remember in April.”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是对这些重要的日子进行具体的介绍。
B
Every time a new year is coming, people set out to better themselves. They promise they will lose weight, find a new job, or maybe even take that vacation they’ve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions they made Well, we can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.
Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honouring the coming of a new year was held. Calendars weren’t as they are today, so the Babylonians did it in late March during the first new moon after the Spring Equinox (春分). The festivities were meant for the rebirth of the sun god, and the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods. They felt this would help them start the new year off well.
Resolutions continued with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer synced (同步) up with the sun, Julius Caesar decided to make a change. He consulted with the best astronomers and mathematicians of the time and introduced the Julian calendar, which more closely represents the modern calendar we use today. Caesar declared 1 January the first day of the year to honour the god of new beginnings, Janus. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering sacrifices to Janus.
To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue around the world. So much so that a Resolution Map was launched by a famous company in 2013 where people could add resolutions and see others adding theirs in real time. However, no matter how many people participated in this project, the numbers are bleak when it comes to the number of people who maintain their resolutions—only eight percent of people are successful in sticking them out.
(　D　)4. Why did the ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods
A. To honour the god of new beginnings.
B. To observe the rebirth of the sun god and please him.
C. To honour the coming of a new year and satisfy their gods.
D. To please their gods and hope for a good start of the year.
(　D　)5. What can we know about the tradition of the New Year’s resolutions
A. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions will soon die.
B. A lot of people don’t feel like making New Year’s resolutions.
C. Julius Caesar made 1 January the first day of a year on his own.
D. The history of making New Year’s resolutions is not well-known.
(　B　)6. What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph mean
A. Large.
B. Unpleasant.
C. Encouraging.
D. Hopeful.
(　A　)7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Making New Year’s Resolutions Came into Being
B. The Ancient Babylonians and the Romans
C. The Change of Roman Calendars
D. How People Better Themselves
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们许下新年愿望这一传统的由来及其现状。
4. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“…the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods. They felt this would help them start the new year off well”可知,巴比伦人为了取悦他们的神明做出了承诺,他们觉得这会帮助他们在新的一年里有一个好的开始。
5. D　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions they made ”并结合文章内容可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是要阐明许新年愿望这一传统的由来。由此推知,有很多人对许新年愿望的历史是不了解的。
6. B　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“no matter how many”和画线词后面的“only eight percent of people are successful in sticking them out”可知,许下新年愿望的人很多,但真正实现的人却很少,这一数量不容乐观。bleak意为“不乐观的;无望的”,与unpleasant意思相近。
7. A　【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了许新年愿望这一传统的历史渊源。因此选项A“许新年愿望是如何产生的”适合作为本文标题。
Ⅴ. 语法填空
Do you have any idea of New Year paintings 　1　 (know) as “paper paintings” and “painted pictures”, New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture. Without New Year paintings, our traditional Chinese folk culture would be much less 　2　 (colour). The paintings get such a name because they are mostly posted during the Chinese New Year holiday for 　3　 (decorate) and they are also accepted as 　4　 symbol of New Year’s greetings.
New Year paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty, replacing the previous door pictures believed to be able to protect the residents and drive away ghosts. In the Song Dynasty the New Year paintings 　5　 (create) on a large scale (规模). 　6　 the printing techniques improving, the content and forms of New Year paintings became various. The development of the paintings matured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, 　7　 the art hit its heyday (全盛期).
There are many 　8　 (tradition) printing methods of New Year paintings, 　9　 (include) woodblock printing, stone-block printing, offset printing, watercolour painting, etc. 　10　 is reported, woodblock-printed New Year paintings are the most popular and interesting ones, according to a recent survey.
1. 　Known　　　　　　 2. 　colourful　
3. 　decoration 4. 　a　
5. 　were created 6. 　With　
7. 　when 8. 　traditional　
9. 　including 10. 　As　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统文化艺术之一——年画的用途、起源和分类。
1. Known　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为are,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;know和主语New Year paintings构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词过去分词形式作状语;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
2. colourful　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词culture,应使用形容词形式colourful作be的表语。
3. decoration　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用decorate的名词形式decoration作for的宾语。
4. a　【解析】 考查冠词。symbol意为“象征”,此处表示一种象征,应使用不定冠词;又因symbol发音以辅音音素开头,空格处应使用a。
5. were created　【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。根据上下文可知,此处应用一般过去时;分析句子结构可知,动词和主语构成动宾关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态;又因主语New Year paintings表达复数概念,动词应用复数形式,故填were created。
6. With　【解析】 考查介词。句意:随着印刷技术的进步,年画的内容和形式也变得多种多样。with+宾语+doing sth意为“随着……”,为固定搭配;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
7. when　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当状语;先行词为the Ming and Qing Dynasties,指时间,应使用关系副词when。
8. traditional　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词printing methods,应使用形容词形式traditional作printing methods的定语。
9. including　【解析】 考查介词。句意:年画传统的制作工艺有很多种,包括木版印刷、石版印刷、平版印刷、水彩印刷等。
10. As　【解析】 考查定语从句。句意:据报道,最近的一项调查显示,木版印刷的年画是最受欢迎且最具趣味性的年画。根据句意可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语,应使用关系代词as;又因空格处位于句首,首字母应大写。
夯基培优练(二)
(Reading & Thinking) [P5]
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. The water recreation centre provides a variety of activities, 　ranging　 (range) from swimming to diving.
2. Easter is an important 　religious　 (religion) and social festival.
3. They observed that two of the teams seemed to have made 　significant　 (significance) progress.
4. I would be 　grateful　 (gratitude) if you could give me some advice.
5. People are looking into the 　origin(s)　 of the theory. Some think the theory is 　original　.(origin)
6. She was 　joyful　 (joy) when she heard she had passed the exam.
7. The logo of the Australian company 　features　 (feature) a red kangaroo.
8. Yuan Longping is known for his hybrid rice as an 　agricultural　 (agriculture) scientist.
9. 　Gathering　 (gather) his courage, he invites Celine to get off the train with him.
10. You should keep an eye on him, for I have lost faith 　in　 him.
11. After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it 　was being decorated　 (decorate).
12. Occasions are quite rare 　when　 I have the time to spend a day with my kids.
13. There is a common 　belief　(believe) among them that rubbish cans should be put in good use.
14. The benefits of the sun that human beings should take a　dvantage　 of are worth discussing.
15. When the sun’s rays hit the earth, a lot of heat 　is reflected　 (reflect) back into space.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
be grateful (to sb) for　　 a wide range of
it is typical of… famous figure
decorate (…) with… reflect on
play a significant role in fade away
1. The History Museum offers 　a wide range of　 artifacts, from ancient pottery to modern digital art.
2. 　It is typical of　 students to stay up late, going over lessons the night before exams.
3. She 　is/was grateful to　 him 　for　 being so good to her.
4. The room was 　decorated with　 pretty little pictures of animals.
5. Your performance as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of 　reflecting on　 how you learn.
6. The flowers bloom for a month and 　fade away　 in no time.
7. The history textbook includes stories about 　famous figures　 like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci.
8. Education is believed to 　play a significant role in　 shaping a child’s future.
Ⅲ. 核心词汇
1. ★feature vt. 以……为特色;是……的特征 n. 特色;特征;特点
【归纳拓展】
feature on 在……上展示;以……为特色
feature in 在……中出现;在……中扮演角色
geographical/facial features 地理/面部特征
a distinguishing feature 显著特点
【即学即练】
(1)这项新技术被展示在报纸的头版上。
The new technology 　was featured on　 the front page of the newspaper.
(2)这部新剧会在剧院的下一季演出中出现。
The new play 　will feature in　 the theatre’s upcoming season.
(3)她那双明亮的蓝眼睛是她的显著特征,总是能吸引人们的目光。
Her 　distinguishing feature　 is her bright blue eyes, which always catch people’s attention.
(4)山谷是山区常见的地理特征。
Valleys are common 　geographical features　 in mountainous areas.
2. ★reflect vt. 显示;反映;反射 reflection n. 倒影;反思 reflective adj. 反射的;深思的
【归纳拓展】
reflect on 认真思考;反思
reflect sunlight 反射阳光
reflect the view of sb 反映某人的观点
deep reflection 深刻反思
【即学即练】
(1)我们的报纸旨在反映当地居民的观点。
Our newspaper aims to 　reflect the views of　 the local community.
(2)雪晶有许多面来反射阳光。
Snow crystals have many surfaces to 　reflect sunlight　.
(3)他花了一周时间反思自己的职业选择。
He spent a week 　reflecting on　 his career choices.
(4)他对这个问题的深刻反思使他更好地理解了其根本原因。
His 　deep reflection on the issue　 led to a better understanding of the underlying causes.
Ⅳ. 重要句型
1. 原句:However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
点睛: “no matter+疑问词” 用于引导让步状语从句,表示“无论……”,强调主句动作或状态不受从句条件的影响,突出主句的确定性或普遍性,常见于正式或书面表达。
(1)无论他说什么,我都不会改变主意。
　No matter what he says　, I won’t change my mind.
(2)无论何时你需要帮助,都可以联系我。
　No matter when you need help　, you can contact me.
(3)无论谁迟到,会议都会准时开始。
　No matter who is late　, the meeting will start on time.
(4)无论你如何尝试,你都无法解开这个谜题。
　No matter how you try　, you can’t solve this puzzle.
(5)无论她去哪里,她总是带着相机。
　No matter where she goes　, she always takes her camera.
2. 原句:Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.
点睛:此处为with的复合结构“with+宾语(+宾补)”。本句中,名词business作with的宾语,分词 taking 作宾语补足语。
with的复合结构中第一部分宾语由名词或代词充当,第二部分补足语由形容词、副词、介词短语、动词不定式或分词充当,分词可以是现在分词,也可以是过去分词。
【易混辨析】
with+n./pron.+adj.
with+n./pron.+adv.
with+n./pron.+prep. phrases
with+n./pron.+to do (将要执行的动作)
with+n./pron.+doing sth
(伴随的、主动进行的动作)
with+n./pron.+done (已经完成被动的动作)
【即学即练】
(1)我讨厌人们说话时满嘴食物。
I hate it when people talk 　with their mouths full　.
(2)戴眼镜的女士是我们的新老师。
The woman 　with a pair of glasses on her nose　 is our new teacher.
(3)妈妈问她,穿着这么多衣服是不是很热。
Mum asked her if she was very hot 　with so many clothes on　.
(4)在Tom的带领下,我们毫不费力地找到了她家。
　With Tom leading the way　, we had no difficulty in finding her home.
(5)吃完了饭,我们都回家了。
　With the meal over/finished　, we all went home.
(6)有东西要买,他走进了商店。
　With something to buy　, he went into the store.
Ⅴ. 完形填空
“What do you want to do for your birthday Buy some new skin cream ” my husband asked me.
“No, I…I want…I don’t know,” I stuttered. “Something 　1　.”
How to celebrate I couldn’t think of any event that would 　2　 my attitude towards my birthday.
Christmas time had always been my favourite celebration. I loved to 　3　 my family and friends gifts. And that’s when I 　4　 it. If I loved offering gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not This is how I came up with my 　5　 Birthday Person.
In the months before my birthday, I think of all the people who have 　6　 me. I search for a small gift. Then I plan what I want to 　7　. After writing it, I create the 　8　 product and mail it with my gift. There have been many 　9　 of joy, or of healing involved in writing notes to my Birthday Person, which were 　10　 on the giving and the receiving end.
I chose my mum the first year. She gave me life and 　11　 a great deal of fun and love along the way. The 　12　 were my sisters, brothers, daughters, youth directors, grand-children, and friends—all people who have changed my life in 　13　 ways.
My “Birthday Person” tradition has 　14　 to many of my friends. The power of turning a potential negative into a positive, of saying “thank you” before it’s too late, is more 　15　 than any skin cream could ever be.
(　B　)1. A. outstanding B. special
C. permanent D. strange
(　A　)2. A. improve B. predict
C. maintain D. examine
(　D　)3. A. show B. spare
C. pass D. give
(　B　)4. A. fulfilled B. realised
C. observed D. attained
(　C　)5. A. monthly B. quarterly
C. annual D. regular
(　D　)6. A. pursued B. respected
C. served D. blessed
(　B　)7. A. speak B. say
C. think D. sing
(　C　)8. A. costly B. uneven
C. finished D. similar
(　A　)9. A. tears B. efforts
C. sweats D. pains
(　D　)10. A. stopped B. needed
C. cleared D. shared
(　B　)11. A. adjusted B. added
C. hid D. returned
(　D　)12. A. former B. latter
C. senior D. following
(　A　)13. A. amazing B. substantial
C. practical D. vivid
(　A　)14. A. spread B. turned
C. referred D. belonged
(　A　)15. A. available B. creative
C. refreshing D. potential
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者过生日的一种特别方式——选择一个“生日人”,并为其准备礼物和写便签纸表达感激,这种方式给作者和很多人都带来了积极的影响。
1. B　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上下文语境可知,作者想用一种特别的方式来庆祝生日。
2. A　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“If I loved offering gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not ”可知,作者想出了一个能改善自己对生日的态度的庆祝方式,即选择一个“生日人”并为其准备礼物。
3. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“If I loved offering gifts”可知,作者喜欢给家人和朋友送礼物。
4. B　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“If I loved offering gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not ”可知,作者意识到自己喜爱送礼物,因此决定在生日时也为别人送礼物。
5. C　【解析】 考查形容词。根据常识可知,生日是每年一次的,因此“生日人”也是一年一度的。
6. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“my sisters, brothers, daughters, youth directors, grandchildren, and friends—all people who have changed my life”可知,作者想到的是所有祝福过自己、对自己有积极影响的人。
7. B　【解析】 考查动词。根据下文中的“writing notes to my Birthday Person”可知,作者计划要写一些想说的话给“生日人”。
8. C　【解析】 考查形容词。根据空格后的“product and mail it with my gift”可知,作者写完后,制作出了成品并和礼物一起寄出去。
9. A　【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“of joy, or of healing”可知,此处指喜悦或治愈的泪水。
10. D　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“on the giving and the receiving end”可知,在给予和接受的过程中,喜悦或治愈是被分享的。
11. B　【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“a great deal of fun and love along the way”可知,作者的母亲在作者的生命旅程中增添了许多乐趣和爱。
12. D　【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“I chose my mum the first year.”可知,作者第一年选择了母亲作为“生日人”,接下来又选择了其他人。
13. A　【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“She gave me life and 　11　 a great deal of fun and love along the way.”及空格前的“all people who have changed my life”可知,这些人以惊人的方式改变了作者的生活。
14. A　【解析】 考查动词。根据上下文语境可知,作者的“生日人”传统已经传播到了许多朋友中。
15. C　【解析】 考查形容词。根据空格前的“The power of turning a potential negative into a positive, of saying ‘thank you’ before it’s too late”可知,把潜在的消极因素转化为积极因素,在为时已晚之前说“谢谢”的力量,比任何护肤霜都更能让人容光焕发。
Ⅵ. 阅读理解
Chinese Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in the southern part they’re named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. And there were many romantic stories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet of the Song Dynasty, shows this, “Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood in the dim light.”
In a word, the Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and joy over the years. We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pride in Chinese culture.
(　C　)1. In ancient times, sky lanterns were first used for by Zhuge Kongming.
A. making wishes
B. celebrating birthdays
C. getting aid
D. guessing lantern riddles
(　B　)2. Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings
A. They have different tastes.
B. They are named yuanxiao all over the country.
C. People enjoy the process of making them.
D. People usually make them with family and friends.
(　C　)3. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was in old times.
A. boring B. humorous
C. romantic D. important
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的一个传统节日——元宵节。
1. C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble.” 可知,孔明灯最初被诸葛孔明用于求助。
2. B　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in the southern part they’re named tangyuan.” 可知, 北方称之为元宵,南方称之为汤圆, 所以不是全国都称之为元宵。
3. C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“And there were many romantic stories about this festival.”可知,辛弃疾的诗句是为此句提供证据, 表明在古代元宵节是浪漫的。
夯基培优练(三)
(Discovering Useful Structures, Listening & Talking)[P9]
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. There is a friendly a　tmosphere　 of helping each other with difficulties in study in our class.
2. The address is on the e　nvelope　. I would appreciate it if you could give me your earliest reply.
3. A new year will come to our life, either from the l　unar　 calendar or from the solar calendar.
4. The moving scene reminded me of my childhood when we set off the f　ireworks　 on the Spring Festival.
5. The room we visited yesterday was bare e　xcept　 for a few broken chairs.
6. I’m quite 　pleased　 (please) that she has got such a good chance.
7. On Christmas E　ve　, children are eager to know how Father Christmas comes and puts presents into their stockings.
8. There was one thing he could not take his eyes 　off　.　
9. The competition attracted over 500 players 　representing　 (represent) eight different countries.
10. To go with the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as cornbread, m　ashed　 potatoes, and pumpkin or apple pie during Thanksgiving Day.
11. Usually Beijing r　oast　 duck is served together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.
12. The 　amazing　 (amaze) acrobatic show at the Spring Festival Gala left the audience in awe.
13. The s　hining　 lanterns hanging along the streets symbolised hope for the new year.
14. After the family reunion dinner, we spent a 　relaxing　 (relax) evening watching classic movies together.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
go off　　　　　　　 to be frank
be pleased with frighten away
lucky money get together
take one’s eyes off relaxing atmosphere
1. Any business leader would 　be pleased with　 those growth figures, no matter what the industry is.
2. A bomb 　went off　 in the theatre, causing hundreds of deaths.
3. 　To be frank　 with you, we are willing to transport the goods by rail in consideration of its cheaper cost.
4. When the newspaper boy got to a blue door, out rushed a fierce dog, which 　frightened　 him 　away　 as fast as possible.
5. Let’s 　get together　 one evening and talk about old times.
6. The boy got some 　lucky money　 from his relatives during the Spring Festival.
7. The street performer’s magic tricks were so mesmerising (让人着迷的) that the crowd couldn’t 　take their eyes off　 his hands.
8. The cozy bookstore had a 　relaxing atmosphere　, with soft jazz playing and the scent of fresh coffee in the air.
Ⅲ. 语法突破——动词-ing形式作表语或定语
作表语 作定语
动名词 表示抽象、一般的行为,说明主语的内容功能相当于名词 表示被修饰词的用途或功能
现在 分词 表示主语的性质或特征,通常被看作是形容词 表示主动或正在进行的动作
原句1:These lanterns are amazing.(作表语)
原句2: During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.(作定语)
【即学即练】
1. There are lots of places of interest 　needing　 (need) 　repairing/to be repaired　 (repair) in our city.
2. When we got back from the cinema, we found the lamp 　burning　 (burn) but the door 　shut　 (shut).
3. As is known to us all, travelling is 　interesting　 (interest), but we often feel 　tired　 (tire) when we are back from travels.
4. The woman found it no good 　giving　 (give) her daughter too much money.
5. The boy 　playing　(play) football on the playground is my younger brother.
6. As the light turned green, I stood for a moment, not 　moving　 (move), and asked myself what I was going to do.
7. As is known to all, Sichuan has a number of natural scenes 　attracting　 (attract) the whole world.
8. The old lady 　lying　 (lie) on the ground was taken to a nearby hospital in no time.
9. The bridge 　being built　 (build) now will bring a lot of convenience to the local villagers.
10. He felt rather 　frightened　 that he should drive the car at such a 　frightening　 speed.(frighten)
11. Tom never works hard at his lessons, so it’s not 　surprising　 (surprise) to see a 　disappointed　 (disappoint) look on his face after the exam.
12. —You hate Lee, don’t you
—Not exactly. I just think he’s a bit 　annoying　 (annoy), that’s all.
13. 　Having waited　 (wait) in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realised that he had left his wallet at home.
14. The food 　being cooked　 (cook) at the moment is for the dinner party.
15. He died at an early age, 　leaving　 (leave) his work unfinished.
Ⅳ. 阅读理解
Participate in Arts Fest 2025!
The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate (大学的) arts festivals in the U.S. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community.
Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on 1—4 May 2025!
Apply to Perform
Priority deadline: 4 December 2024
Final deadline: 29 January 2025
Each individual artist may perform in up to three Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others.
The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, 3 May 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alumni, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply.The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m., Sunday, 4 May 2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall.
Volunteer
Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organise festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.
(　C　)1. What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance
A. 3 May 2025.
B. 4 May 2025.
C. 29 January 2025.
D. 4 December 2024.
(　A　)2. What can you learn about the performers in the festival
A. They can perform either solo or in groups.
B. They must be Harvard students or graduates.
C. They are required to submit visual artworks.
D. They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal.
(　D　)3. What can a volunteer get in the festival
A. A free Arts Fest guide.
B. Music stands and chairs.
C. Priority to enter performance venues.
D. A T-shirt and access to performances.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年哈佛艺术节的相关信息。
1. C　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Apply to Perform部分中的“Final deadline: 29 January 2025 ”可知,申请独奏表演的最晚日期是2025年1月29日。
2. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Apply to Perform部分中“Each individual artist may perform in up to three Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others.”可知,在艺术节上,表演者可以独奏也可以团体表演。
3. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Volunteer部分中“All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.”可知,志愿者在艺术节上可以得到一件T恤和观看表演的机会。
Ⅴ. 阅读七选五
In our fast-speed lives, celebrations are far from just about having fun. 　1　 From building connection to spreading positivity, celebrations can make our lives healthier and happier.
Celebrating Builds Connection and Community
Celebrations do more than mark milestones or holidays. They bring people together, creating a sense of belonging that strengthens relationships. 　2　 It reduces stress, boosts mental health, and even improves physical wellbeing. So, celebrate often to develop and maintain relationships and build a better life.
Celebrating Helps You Feel Motivated
You may not link partying with productivity. 　3　 Recognising wins, even small ones, makes the brain release dopamine, a chemical messenger often associated with feelings of pleasure, motivation and reward. This creates a cycle in your brain that encourages you to repeat the same behaviour. So make sure to set small goals and celebrate them along the way. You’ll get that pleasant dopamine hit that’ll keep you moving forward as you work toward your dreams.
Celebrating Fuels Confidence
Celebrating your achievements, whether large or small, offers more than momentary happiness. It’s a powerful means to improve your confidence. Recognising what you’ve achieved strengthens your sense of self-worth and ability. 　4　
Celebrating Spreads Positivity
Celebrations bring out positive energy. When you gather people to laugh, dance and share love, you create something bigger than the event itself. It makes you let go of worries for a while. 　5　 When you celebrate, you’re not just lifting your own spirits, you’re inspiring others to feel lighter, happier and more connected.
A. They have many great benefits.
B. Parties are always noisy and tiring.
C. In addition, this positivity spreads easily.
D. Some people think celebrations are a waste of time.
E. So go ahead and celebrate to show yourself you’re unstoppable.
F. But celebrating indeed boosts your motivation to get things done.
G. Having a solid network of people in your corner doesn’t just feel good.
1. 　A　　2. 　G　　3. 　F　 4. 　E　　5. 　C　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了庆祝带给人们的好处。
1. A　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到庆祝远不仅仅是娱乐,空格后提到庆祝活动可以让我们的生活更健康、更快乐,空格处会提到庆祝活动会给我们带来好处,选项A“它们有很多好处”承上启下。
2. G　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到人们聚在一起拥有了稳固的人际关系,感觉良好,空格后提到庆祝可以减轻压力、促进心理健康,甚至改善身体健康,空格处会补充说明庆祝给人们带来的好处,选项G“在你身边有一个稳固的人际网络不仅仅是感觉良好”符合语境。
3. F　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“Recognising wins, even small ones, makes the brain release dopamine, a chemical messenger often associated with feelings of pleasure, motivation and reward.”可知,空格处会提到庆祝能够激发动力,选项F“但庆祝确实能激发你完成任务的动力”符合语境。
4. E　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据本段小标题Celebrating Fuels Confidence及上文内容可知,本段主要说明了庆祝能够提升自信心,增强自我价值感和能力,选项E“所以继续庆祝吧,向自己展示你是不可阻挡的”承接上文。
5. C　【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到庆祝活动会带来正能量,空格后具体描述了正能量是如何相互影响、传播开来的,选项C“此外,这种正能量很容易传播”承上启下。
夯基培优练(四)
(Reading for Writing)[P12]
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
Fantastic Coastal Celebrations
There’s no better way to feel the soul of a place than by diving headfirst into a local festival, when communities come alive and celebrate with joy. Here are some costal celebrations around the world.
Fête du Citron, Menton, France
Locals in the French Riviera town have been cultivating lemon trees since the 16th century and, each February, they honour their beloved fruit with a two-week carnival. The town becomes a lemon wonderland, featuring giant artworks made from 150 tons of lemons and oranges. In addition to parades, there are visits to local producers and many lemon-related dishes to enjoy at the town’s restaurants.
Ocean Scilly Festival, Isles of Scilly, UK
The Ocean Festival, now in its third year, is already making waves. Held on all five islands of this island group, the event highlights the area’s rich maritime heritage. Activities include exploring tide pools, boat rowing, visiting sunken ships, swimming at sunset, watching seals, and kayaking. On land, visitors can walk along scenic coastal paths and see fields of wildflowers.
Songkran Festival, Thailand
The Songkran Festival in Thailand marks the Thai New Year, when locals offer fragrant waters to religious shrines (圣地) and children wash the hands of their elders. On the streets, Songkran’s traditions take on the form of a water fight. Locals use powerful water guns and water balloons to spray everyone, including tourists. In addition to the water fun, there are also music, traditional parades, and ceremonies at temples.
Hermanus Whale Festival, South Africa
After months in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, hundreds of grand southern right whales travel to the warmer shores near Hermanus, which is 75 miles west of Cape Town and famous for whale watching. In September, its three-day festival combines opportunities for whale sightings with an eco-minded programme that tells the story of local marine life and conservation efforts.
(　A　)1. What do Fête du Citron and Songkran Festival have in common
A. Parades as key events.
B. Ceremonies at temples.
C. Water-based interactive activities.
D. Marine life exhibitions.
(　D　)2. What can be learnt about the Hermanus Whale Festival
A. It mainly attracts professional marine biologists.
B. It celebrates the arrival of summer in South Africa.
C. It is held in Cape Town.
D. It focuses on protecting marine ecosystems.
(　B　)3. Where is this text most likely to be found
A. A geography textbook.
B. A travel magazine.
C. A news report.
D. A historical book.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了全球四个沿海地区的特色节日,包括法国芒通的柠檬节、英国锡利群岛的海洋节、泰国的泼水节和南非赫曼努斯的鲸鱼节,强调了其文化特色与活动亮点。
1. A　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Fête du Citron, Menton, France部分中的“In addition to parades, there are visits to local producers and many lemon-related dishes to enjoy at the town’s restaurants.”及Songkran Festival, Thailand部分中的“In addition to the water fun, there are also music, traditional parades, and ceremonies at temples.”可知,这两个节日的共同之处是有游行这一核心活动。
2. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据Hermanus Whale Festival, South Africa部分中的“…its three-day festival combines opportunities for whale sightings with an eco-minded programme that tells the story of local marine life and conservation efforts”可知,该节日专注于保护海洋生态系统。
3. B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,本文主要介绍了世界各地的一些沿海庆祝活动,以介绍旅游景点和节日为主题,语言风格适合旅行指南或杂志。由此可知,本文最有可能出现在一本旅游杂志上。
B
Imagine a world 400 years ago where children were used as chimney sweeps. The pay was low; it was a dirty trade and there was little reward for the men who did the job and even less for children.
Medway’s annual Sweeps Festival recreates the joy and laughter enjoyed by the chimney sweeps at their traditional holiday: The one time of the year the sweeps could leave the soot (烟灰) behind and have some fun. The sweeps’ holiday was traditionally held on 1 May each year. Locally, they used to mark the occasion by staging a procession through the streets of Rochester.
Their fun continued with the Jack-in-the-Green ceremony, a seven-foot character that they used to waken at dawn on Blue Bell Hill, Chatham. The Jack-in-the-Green would walk with the chimney sweeps in their parade. When the Climbing Boys’ Act 1868 made it illegal to employ young boys to carry out the trade, the traditional procession gradually began to fade. The final May celebration was held in the early 1900s.
The modern-day Rochester Sweeps Festival is a colourful mix of music, dancing and entertainment with more than 60 Morris sides and entertainers celebrating throughout the three-day festival. The festival was revived in 1981 by local businessman Gordon Newton, a keen historian. He decided it was time to bring it back and over the years he has helped develop the festival into what it is today—an excellent performance of traditional Britain.
Gordon researched the Sweeps’ tradition and organised a small parade, involving local Morris teams. In time, Medway Council took over organisation of the festival but Gordon remained actively involved.
Today he is a festival producer and plays melodeon (簧风琴) for several Morris teams. Doug Hudson is the festival’s music director, a role he has held for many years. Through Gordon’s vision and hard work, Doug’s musical ability and the council’s help, the Rochester Sweeps Festival has become the largest May Day celebration of its kind in the country.
(　D　)4. Medway’s Sweeps Festival .
A. has been organised by the Jack-in-the-Green
B. dated back to the May celebration in the early 1900s
C. is held to honour those chimney sweeps every other year
D. has become a time for chimney sweeps to enjoy themselves
(　C　)5. The underlined word “revived” in Paragraph 4 most probably means “　　　”.
A. realised B. reviewed
C. recreated D. recognised
(　B　)6. It can be inferred from the passage that 　　　.
A. the festival has never been supported by the local government
B. the festival is a good way to see British folk customs in action
C. youngsters have been forbidden to be chimney sweeps since 1981
D. the modern festival lasts five days celebrating the coming of spring
(　A　)7. What is the passage mainly concerned about
A. Sweeps Festival’s history.
B. Medway’s traditional holidays.
C. Climbing Boys’ Act 1868.
D. A procession in Rochester.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了扫烟囱节的历史背景、传统活动以及现代复兴过程,展示了这一节日的文化价值和影响力。
4. D　【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The one time of the year the sweeps could leave the soot (烟灰) behind and have some fun”可知,在当时,扫烟囱节是扫烟囱工人娱乐的一种方式。
5. C　【解析】 词义猜测题。根据上文中的“the traditional procession gradually began to fade. The final May celebration was held in the early 1900s”及画线词后面的“He decided it was time to bring it back…he has helped develop the festival into what it is today…”可知,扫烟囱节最后一次举办是在20世纪初,后来Gordon Newton重新创立了扫烟囱节,帮助这个节日发展成了如今的英国传统表演形式。revived意为“再创造”,与recreated意思相近。
6. B　【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“he has helped…an excellent performance of traditional Britain”可知,在现代扫烟囱节里,人们可以欣赏到英国传统的表演。
7. A　【解析】 主旨大意题。第一段讲述了400年前孩子们被用作烟囱清洁工的艰苦生活,第二段讲述了如何再现扫烟囱工人传统节日的欢乐,第三段讲述了扫烟囱工人节的传统庆祝活动,第四段讲述了现代扫烟囱节的复兴历程,第五段讲述了如何通过研究传统并组织小型游行复兴节日,第六段讲述了通过多方合作,扫烟囱节成为全国最大的五月庆祝活动。由此可知,文章主要内容与扫烟囱节的历史有关。
Ⅱ. 书面表达
记叙文
文体感知
导读:叙事类记叙文以叙述事件为主,通过完整的故事情节和生动形象的语言,使读者在享受故事情节的同时有所感悟。写作时要注意把记叙文的六要素交代清楚,包括时间、地点、人物、事件的起因、经过和结果。
结构:
1. 开头——交代清楚事件的背景;
2. 主体——主要叙述事件的起因、经过及结果;
3. 结尾——呼应标题,表达感想、愿望等。
注意:
1. 标题:如有标题,标题一定要明确,能点明事件或主题;
2. 人称:通常用第一人称和第三人称;
3. 时态:在叙事过程中,一般用过去时态。在描写背景或某景象时,常用过去进行时,使得语言表达更加生动形象。
【素材】
假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Mike对中国的春节很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信向他介绍春节,内容包括:
1. 春节经历;
2. 新年期待。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【审题谋篇】
体裁 记叙文
话题 节日活动
时态 一般现在时/过去时
人称 第一人称
【词汇】
1. 充满乐趣 　full of fun　
2. 沉浸在…… 　be drowned in　
3. 欣赏 　admire　
4. 燃放;引爆 　set off　
5. 庆祝 　celebrate　
6. 盼望 　look forward to　
【句式】
亮点句式
☆ Although it happened several months, I never forgot the joyful times.
☆ That day I had an amusing experience.
☆ I was walking in the street when…
☆ When we arrived, they gave us a warm welcome.
☆ At last, they saw us off and said goodbye.
☆ We had a good time.
☆ I learn a lot from it.
1. 完成句子
(1)我们聚集在一起,吃了一顿丰盛的晚餐。
　We all gathered around and had a big dinner.　
(2)然后,《春节联欢晚会》开始了。
　Then the Spring Festival Gala began.　
(3)据报道,《春节联欢晚会》相当精彩。
①　It was reported that　 the Spring Festival Gala was wonderful.
②The Spring Festival Gala 　was reported to be　 wonderful.
(4)许多明星在舞台上露面,他们给我们带来了如此多的乐趣以至于我们都沉浸其中,欣赏他们的表演。
Many stars　turned up　on the stage, 　bringing　 us 　so　 much pleasure 　that　 we were all drowned in admiring their performances.
(5)午夜时分,我们燃放鞭炮庆祝新年的到来。
The midnight saw us 　setting off　 the fireworks 　to celebrate　 the beginning of a new year.
(6)黎明时分,我们盛装打扮,挨家挨户地拜年,大声喊着“新年快乐!”
At dawn, 　dressed up　, we paid visits door to door, shouting “Xīnnián kuàilè!”
2. 句式升级
(1)用现在分词短语作伴随状语改写第1小题中的句(1)。
　We all gathered around having a big dinner.　
(2)用完全倒装句改写第1小题中的句(2)。
　Then began the Spring Festival Gala.　
(3)用as引导的非限制性定语从句改写第1小题中的句(3)。
　As was reported, the Spring Festival Gala was wonderful.　
【妙笔成篇】
Dear Mike,
The Spring Festival was full of fun! On Chinese New Year’s Eve, we all gathered around having a big dinner—steamed fish and dumplings symbolising luck. Then began the Spring Festival Gala. As was reported, it was wonderful! Stars turned up on stage, bringing us so much pleasure that we were drowned in admiring their performances. The midnight saw us setting off the fireworks to celebrate the beginning of a new year. Later, we ate dumplings, their shapes like ancient coins. At dawn, dressed up, we paid visits door to door, shouting “Xīnnián kuàilè!”
We all hope we will have good luck in the following new year and we are all looking forward to realising all our dreams.
Yours,
Li Hua
核心素养提升
(单元复习)[P15]
Ⅰ. 词语辨析
1. in all/after all/first of all/above all/all in all/(not) at all
in all 总共;总计
after all 毕竟
first of all 首先(强调次序)
above all 最重要的是;尤其是(强调重要性)
all in all 总而言之
(not) at all (用于否定句)一点也不,完全不;(用于问句、条件句及肯定句内表示强调)究竟
用与all相关的短语填空
(1)They have done nothing 　at all　 to try and put the problem right.
(2)You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; 　after all　, he is over seventy.
(3)There were twelve of us 　in all　 for dinner.
(4)Never waste anything, and 　above all　, never waste time.
(5)　First of all　, let me introduce myself to you.　
(6)　All in all　, we must work, and 　above all　 we must believe in ourselves.
2. except/except for/besides
except 表示一种排除关系,意为“不再有……;除了……之外;把……除外(同一范畴排除)”。 若用于句首,则 except for 与 except 同义。except for 用于句首的情况较多。
except for 表示一种排除关系,意为“不再有……;除了……之外;把……除外(不同范畴排除)”。
besides 表示一种累加的除外关系,意为“除了什么之外;还有……”。虽然含有“除了”之意,但是重点是“还有”,所以 besides 后面的名词也是包括其中的。
注意:不定式动词在介词except、but、besides后面,且介词前有do (实义动词)时,需遵循“有do无to, 无do有to”的原则。
用except、except for、except that、except when和besides填空
(1)His novel is good 　except for　 a few spelling mistakes.
(2)　Except for　 me, everyone is tired.
(3)What other foreign languages do you learn 　besides　 English
(4)Everyone is here 　except　Tom.
(5)I know nothing 　except that　 you are a boy.
(6)Bill often goes to school on foot 　except when　 it rains heavily.
Ⅱ. 一句多译
1. 他受到大家的尊敬,决定为学校作出巨大的贡献。
(1)　He was respected by everyone　 and decided to make a great contribution to the school.(并列句)　
(2)　With everyone respecting him　, he decided to make a great contribution to the school.(with的复合结构)
(3)　Respected by everyone　, he decided to make a great contribution to the school.(非谓语动词作状语)
2. 他们虽是兄弟,却毫无共同之处。
(1)　They are brothers　 　but　 they have nothing in common.(并列句)
(2)　Although/Though they are brothers　, they have nothing in common.(让步状语从句)
(3)　Brothers as they are　 they have nothing in common.(as引导的倒装句)
3. 很多人坚信总有一天能找到治愈癌症的方法。
(1)　Many people firmly believe that　 the cure for cancer will be found one day.(宾语从句)
(2)　Many people hold a firm belief that　 the cure for cancer will be found one day.(同位语从句)
(3)　Many people are in the belief that 　 the cure for cancer will be found one day.(介词短语)
Ⅲ. 语境检测
1. I have no formal clothes for the o　ccasion　. Perhaps I can get by in a dark suit.
2. All of the students have belief 　in　 that teacher, who is too ready to help them.
3. A cartoon video clip 　featuring　 (feature) oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) designed by him was viewed 31 million times and shared 14,000 times.
4. 　Dressing　 (dress) himself up as a policeman, the boy often goes to the nursing home, 　looking　 (look) after the old.
5. Be careful! The slightest spark could set 　off　 fireworks.
6. My former English teacher specially came to congratulate me 　on　 passing my job interview, 　which　 made me deeply moved.
7. He came to China in order to learn Chinese 　agricultural　 (agriculture) skills.
8. They held a party 　to celebrate　 their success and the 　celebration　 lasted about two hours.(celebrate)
9. It is 　originally　 thought to be a plant of Africa, but no one knows exactly the 　origin　 of this plant, because we don’t have any 　original　 material about it.(origin)
10. The works of Du Fu, one of China’s greatest poets, r　epresent　 a precious cultural heritage for the entire world, not just for China.
11. Today, the Xinjiang Uygur A　utonomous　 Region remains an international crossroad where traders from surrounding countries, and tourists from all over the world regularly meet.
12. 　In　 spite of having busy schedule, Ariel Lin attended an art environmental exhibition.
13. The house was empty and easy 　to decorate　 (decorate).
14. Old as she was, she still 　fancied　 (fancy) herself to be young and beautiful.
15. Don’t let yourself be persuaded (说服) by 　commercial　 (commerce) advertisements into buying things that you don’t want.
16. He is one of those early birds. It’s t　ypical　 of him to get up early.
17. Sometimes it is wise not to counter rumours as they will fade 　away　 with time passing.
18. Any help or donations will be 　gratefully　(grateful) received.　
19. There is not much time left, so I’ll tell you about it 　in　 brief.
20. Recently we have seen the film The Flowers of War, of which the 　figures　 (figure) are used in some restaurants to attract customers.
21. After a night of 　wrestling　 (wrestle) with his conscience, he decided to go to the police office to give himself up.
22. Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house 　reflects　 (reflect) his personality.
Ⅳ. 单元语法精练
1. The long talk was 　tiring　 and all of us were 　tired　 of it.(tire)
2. I’m afraid we’ll have to work extra hours for there are still some problems 　remaining　(remain) to be settled.
3. The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket 　covering　 (cover) the desert.
4. Everything was quiet, but I was　scared　 (scare) because I could hear someone softly 　walking　 (walk) toward me.
5. With the house prices 　going　 (go) up so fast, we can’t afford such an expensive house.
6. The young man 　sitting　 (sit) between John and Mary is an editor from China Daily.
7. In the study, I found my son 　seated　 (seat) at a desk, with his attention 　fixed　 (fix) on a book.
8. Things 　bought　 (buy) online are much cheaper than those at store.
9. The tongue twister he practises 　sounds　 (sound) interesting.
10. 　Although/Though　 he is old, he is still very strong.
11. The　excited　(excite) look in his face suggests that he 　is　 (be) happy.
12. The man 　wearing　 (wear) the sunglasses is a director.　
13. With time 　passing　 (pass) by, they have grown up, tall and strong.
14. Her job is 　looking/to look　 (look) after all the children.
15. Will the people 　sitting　 (sit) at the back keep quiet, please
16. The discovery of new evidence led to the thief’s 　being caught　 (catch).
17. 　As　 we all know, some students cheat in the exam.
18. The bell 　indicating　 (indicate) the end of the period rang, 　interrupting　 (interrupt) our heated discussion.
19. It’s a waste of time 　asking　 (ask) him. He is no longer in charge now.
20. —Why did you go back to the shop
—I left my friend 　waiting　 (wait) there.
21. It’s fun to see all the food I have made 　eaten　 (eat) in such a short time.
Ⅴ. 语法填空
Festivals provide an opportunity to create new memories. Different cultures have different festivals, 　1　 the joy and excitement are the same. For adults, celebrations are a way of taking a break from dull routines. For kids, this is the perfect time 　2　 (learn) and enrich their lives with knowledge.
Festivals play a vital role 　3　 a child’s life. Festivals bring children happiness and create great memories. Additionally, every festival has a rich backstory, 　4　has numerous lessons and values to teach. Historical and geographical contexts 　5　 (relate) to festivals explain why we celebrate festivals with specific customs.
Celebrations bring people together. They help develop community pride and contribute to the 　6　 (feel) of togetherness. Thus, festivals are a 　7　 (significance) time for kids to connect with families and neighbours. Kids learn the importance of unity when they 　8　 (active) participate and contribute to 　9　 (hold) a successful celebration.
Festivals are a good opportunity for kids to meet people from all walks of life. As a result, children can learn different characteristics of social behaviour by talking to the people around them. Moreover, there 　10　 (be) plenty of opportunities for kids to exchange thoughts and these interactions will help them develop social skills.
1. 　but　　　　　　　　 2. 　to learn　
3. 　in 4. 　which　
5. 　related 6. 　feelings　
7. 　significant 8. 　actively　
9. 　holding 10. 　are　
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了节日对人们尤其是对孩子们的重要性。
1. but　【解析】 考查连词。空格前后都是完整的句子,因此空格处应填连词;空格处表示转折关系,故填but。
2. to learn　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为is,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;名词time后一般用动词不定式作后置定语,time to do…意为“做……的时间”,为固定搭配。
3. in　【解析】 考查介词。句意:节日在孩子的生活中扮演着重要的角色。play a vital role in…意为“在……中扮演重要角色”,为固定短语。
4. which　【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中充当主语;先行词为backstory,指物,应使用关系代词which。
5. related　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词为explain,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;relate和主语contexts构成逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
6. feelings　【解析】 考查词性转换和名词单复数。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用feel的名词形式feeling作contribute to的宾语;又因空格处表示泛指概念,应使用名词复数形式。
7. significant　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰名词time,应使用形容词形式significant作time的定语。
8. actively　【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,空格处修饰动词participate,应使用副词形式actively作participate的状语。
9. holding　【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,从句部分谓语动词为contribute to,空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接,应使用非谓语动词;contribute to doing sth意为“为做某事作出贡献”,为固定搭配。
10. are　【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据上下文可知,此处应用一般现在时;此处为there be句型,逻辑主语opportunities表达复数概念,be动词应用复数形式,故填are。Unit 1　Festivals and Celebrations
夯基培优练(一)(Listening & Speaking)
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. The (celebrate) of Christmas is a custom in Europe.
2. Our school looks more beautiful with many red l raised high over the square.
3. In the game, those who cannot answer all three (riddle) will lose a point.
4. The moment he saw the actor’s funny (perform), he burst into laughter.
5. It turned out that the house (decorate) for Halloween, and the big scary monster was just wearing a c , just like the kids.
6. The headmaster wrote a letter her on her good performance and the exciting encouraged her greatly.(congratulate)
7. The Red Army covered 25,000 li on the Long M .
8. What the old headmaster said at the graduation c dwells (老是想着) in my mind.
9. Walking around, I found the city was full of people (dress) up for the festival.
10. I think we should do the work by ourselves, all, we are adults now.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
dress up　　　 in celebration of
after all make sb up
take part in receive congratulations from
march along give performances
1. We hold a big party his promotion to be the manager of our company.
2. You don’t need ; just to go to the pub—jeans and a T-shirt will do.
3. The children all look forward to the carnival next week.
4. Don’t blame him for breaking that vase; he is only a child.
5. She chose Maggie to for her engagement photographs.
6. The soldiers were ordered to the designated path to avoid minefields.
7. The theatre group will at the city’s cultural festival throughout the weekend.
8. After winning the competition, the team was excited to their fans and sponsors.
Ⅲ. 核心词汇
1. celebrate vt. 庆祝;庆贺;赞美;颂扬;歌颂 celebration n. 庆祝;庆典 celebratory adj. 庆祝的;贺典的
【归纳拓展】
celebrate with sb 和某人一起庆祝
celebrate doing sth 庆祝做某事
celebrate success 庆祝成功
celebrate the New Year 庆祝新年
celebrate sb’s achievements 赞颂某人的成就
celebrate the deeds of sb 赞颂某人的事迹
in celebration of 为庆祝……
【即学即练】
(1)我们将举行一个派对来庆祝高中毕业。
We will hold a party to .
(2)他们赢得了比赛后,庆祝了他们的成功。
After winning the match, they .
(3)朋友们聚在一起庆祝新年的到来。
Friends gathered to .
(4)公司举办了一场晚宴,与员工共同庆祝项目完成。
The company held a dinner to .
(5)这个活动是为了庆祝学校的百年校庆。
This event is the school’s centenary.
(6)他写了一首诗来赞颂这位英雄的事迹。
He wrote a poem to .
(7)人们在演讲中赞颂了她的成就。
People in their speeches.
2. ★congratulation n. 祝贺;恭喜 congratulate vt. 向(某人)道贺;(因某事)为自己感到自豪 congratulatory adj. 祝贺的;恭喜的
【归纳拓展】
congratulate sb on sth/doing sth
因(做)某事祝贺某人
congratulate oneself on 自我庆幸;自我祝贺
a letter of congratulation 贺信
【即学即练】
(1)我们祝贺他通过了考试。
We .
(2)同事们都来祝贺她升职。
Colleagues came to .
(3)他为自己的成功感到庆幸。
He his success.
(4)他发去贺信,祝贺她选举获胜。
He sent her on her election victory.
Ⅳ. 阅读理解
A
There’re some important days to remember in April.
First Modern Olympics
On 6 April 1896, King George Ⅰ of Greece welcomed people to take part in the Summer Olympic Games in Athens.
Back then, Athens was just a small village, and news about the Games was unable to reach many people. As a result, only 311 athletes took part in the games. They weren’t chosen by their countries like now. Instead, they came by themselves and paid for the journey themselves. Ever since then, the Summer Olympic Games have been held every four years in a different city around the world.
World Health Day
7 April is World Health Day. This day is not just about hand washing and healthy eating. Each year a different theme is selected. For example, the theme of 2012 World Health Day was Ageing and Health.
In 2018, World Health Day focused on high blood pressure. The main causes of blood pressure include stress, too much salt in your food and too little exercise.
World Earth Day
We call the Earth our “mother”. However, our “mother” is facing lots of problems. 22 April of each year is designated (指定) as World Earth Day. It’s a day to remind us to care about the planet. On this day people do things to help improve the environment and cut down their energy use. World Earth Day comes only once a year, but it reminds people to live in a green way every day. If we truly care about the planet, every day can be Earth Day!
( )1. Why did only 311 athletes take part in the first Olympic Games
A. Because most people weren’t interested in it.
B. Because communication wasn’t developed.
C. Because King George Ⅰ didn’t allow the news to be spread.
D. Because the journey to Athens was too long and expensive.
( )2. Which of the following isn’t the reason for high blood pressure
A. Too much work.
B. Too much stress.
C. Too little exercise.
D. Too much salt.
( )3. Why does the author write the text
A. To ask us to respect the tradition.
B. To tell us some important days.
C. To ask us to protect the environment.
D. To tell us how to celebrate those days.
B
Every time a new year is coming, people set out to better themselves. They promise they will lose weight, find a new job, or maybe even take that vacation they’ve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions they made Well, we can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.
Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honouring the coming of a new year was held. Calendars weren’t as they are today, so the Babylonians did it in late March during the first new moon after the Spring Equinox (春分). The festivities were meant for the rebirth of the sun god, and the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods. They felt this would help them start the new year off well.
Resolutions continued with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer synced (同步) up with the sun, Julius Caesar decided to make a change. He consulted with the best astronomers and mathematicians of the time and introduced the Julian calendar, which more closely represents the modern calendar we use today. Caesar declared 1 January the first day of the year to honour the god of new beginnings, Janus. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering sacrifices to Janus.
To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue around the world. So much so that a Resolution Map was launched by a famous company in 2013 where people could add resolutions and see others adding theirs in real time. However, no matter how many people participated in this project, the numbers are bleak when it comes to the number of people who maintain their resolutions—only eight percent of people are successful in sticking them out.
( )4. Why did the ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods
A. To honour the god of new beginnings.
B. To observe the rebirth of the sun god and please him.
C. To honour the coming of a new year and satisfy their gods.
D. To please their gods and hope for a good start of the year.
( )5. What can we know about the tradition of the New Year’s resolutions
A. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions will soon die.
B. A lot of people don’t feel like making New Year’s resolutions.
C. Julius Caesar made 1 January the first day of a year on his own.
D. The history of making New Year’s resolutions is not well-known.
( )6. What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph mean
A. Large.
B. Unpleasant.
C. Encouraging.
D. Hopeful.
( )7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. How Making New Year’s Resolutions Came into Being
B. The Ancient Babylonians and the Romans
C. The Change of Roman Calendars
D. How People Better Themselves
Ⅴ. 语法填空
Do you have any idea of New Year paintings 　1　 (know) as “paper paintings” and “painted pictures”, New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture. Without New Year paintings, our traditional Chinese folk culture would be much less 　2　 (colour). The paintings get such a name because they are mostly posted during the Chinese New Year holiday for 　3　 (decorate) and they are also accepted as 　4　 symbol of New Year’s greetings.
New Year paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty, replacing the previous door pictures believed to be able to protect the residents and drive away ghosts. In the Song Dynasty the New Year paintings 　5　 (create) on a large scale (规模). 　6　 the printing techniques improving, the content and forms of New Year paintings became various. The development of the paintings matured in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, 　7　 the art hit its heyday (全盛期).
There are many 　8　 (tradition) printing methods of New Year paintings, 　9　 (include) woodblock printing, stone-block printing, offset printing, watercolour painting, etc. 　10　 is reported, woodblock-printed New Year paintings are the most popular and interesting ones, according to a recent survey.
1. 　　　　　 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
夯基培优练(二)
(Reading & Thinking) [P5]
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. The water recreation centre provides a variety of activities, (range) from swimming to diving.
2. Easter is an important (religion) and social festival.
3. They observed that two of the teams seemed to have made (significance) progress.
4. I would be (gratitude) if you could give me some advice.
5. People are looking into the of the theory. Some think the theory is .(origin)
6. She was (joy) when she heard she had passed the exam.
7. The logo of the Australian company (feature) a red kangaroo.
8. Yuan Longping is known for his hybrid rice as an (agriculture) scientist.
9. (gather) his courage, he invites Celine to get off the train with him.
10. You should keep an eye on him, for I have lost faith him.
11. After school we went to the reading-room to do some reading, only to be told that it (decorate).
12. Occasions are quite rare I have the time to spend a day with my kids.
13. There is a common (believe) among them that rubbish cans should be put in good use.
14. The benefits of the sun that human beings should take a of are worth discussing.
15. When the sun’s rays hit the earth, a lot of heat (reflect) back into space.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
be grateful (to sb) for　　 a wide range of
it is typical of… famous figure
decorate (…) with… reflect on
play a significant role in fade away
1. The History Museum offers artifacts, from ancient pottery to modern digital art.
2. students to stay up late, going over lessons the night before exams.
3. She him being so good to her.
4. The room was pretty little pictures of animals.
5. Your performance as a student will be excellent if you develop a habit of how you learn.
6. The flowers bloom for a month and in no time.
7. The history textbook includes stories about like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci.
8. Education is believed to shaping a child’s future.
Ⅲ. 核心词汇
1. ★feature vt. 以……为特色;是……的特征 n. 特色;特征;特点
【归纳拓展】
feature on 在……上展示;以……为特色
feature in 在……中出现;在……中扮演角色
geographical/facial features 地理/面部特征
a distinguishing feature 显著特点
【即学即练】
(1)这项新技术被展示在报纸的头版上。
The new technology the front page of the newspaper.
(2)这部新剧会在剧院的下一季演出中出现。
The new play the theatre’s upcoming season.
(3)她那双明亮的蓝眼睛是她的显著特征,总是能吸引人们的目光。
Her is her bright blue eyes, which always catch people’s attention.
(4)山谷是山区常见的地理特征。
Valleys are common in mountainous areas.
2. ★reflect vt. 显示;反映;反射 reflection n. 倒影;反思 reflective adj. 反射的;深思的
【归纳拓展】
reflect on 认真思考;反思
reflect sunlight 反射阳光
reflect the view of sb 反映某人的观点
deep reflection 深刻反思
【即学即练】
(1)我们的报纸旨在反映当地居民的观点。
Our newspaper aims to the local community.
(2)雪晶有许多面来反射阳光。
Snow crystals have many surfaces to .
(3)他花了一周时间反思自己的职业选择。
He spent a week his career choices.
(4)他对这个问题的深刻反思使他更好地理解了其根本原因。
His led to a better understanding of the underlying causes.
Ⅳ. 重要句型
1. 原句:However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
点睛: “no matter+疑问词” 用于引导让步状语从句,表示“无论……”,强调主句动作或状态不受从句条件的影响,突出主句的确定性或普遍性,常见于正式或书面表达。
(1)无论他说什么,我都不会改变主意。
, I won’t change my mind.
(2)无论何时你需要帮助,都可以联系我。
, you can contact me.
(3)无论谁迟到,会议都会准时开始。
, the meeting will start on time.
(4)无论你如何尝试,你都无法解开这个谜题。
, you can’t solve this puzzle.
(5)无论她去哪里,她总是带着相机。
, she always takes her camera.
2. 原句:Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.
点睛:此处为with的复合结构“with+宾语(+宾补)”。本句中,名词business作with的宾语,分词 taking 作宾语补足语。
with的复合结构中第一部分宾语由名词或代词充当,第二部分补足语由形容词、副词、介词短语、动词不定式或分词充当,分词可以是现在分词,也可以是过去分词。
【易混辨析】
with+n./pron.+adj.
with+n./pron.+adv.
with+n./pron.+prep. phrases
with+n./pron.+to do (将要执行的动作)
with+n./pron.+doing sth
(伴随的、主动进行的动作)
with+n./pron.+done (已经完成被动的动作)
【即学即练】
(1)我讨厌人们说话时满嘴食物。
I hate it when people talk .
(2)戴眼镜的女士是我们的新老师。
The woman is our new teacher.
(3)妈妈问她,穿着这么多衣服是不是很热。
Mum asked her if she was very hot .
(4)在Tom的带领下,我们毫不费力地找到了她家。
, we had no difficulty in finding her home.
(5)吃完了饭,我们都回家了。
, we all went home.
(6)有东西要买,他走进了商店。
, he went into the store.
Ⅴ. 完形填空
“What do you want to do for your birthday Buy some new skin cream ” my husband asked me.
“No, I…I want…I don’t know,” I stuttered. “Something 　1　.”
How to celebrate I couldn’t think of any event that would 　2　 my attitude towards my birthday.
Christmas time had always been my favourite celebration. I loved to 　3　 my family and friends gifts. And that’s when I 　4　 it. If I loved offering gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not This is how I came up with my 　5　 Birthday Person.
In the months before my birthday, I think of all the people who have 　6　 me. I search for a small gift. Then I plan what I want to 　7　. After writing it, I create the 　8　 product and mail it with my gift. There have been many 　9　 of joy, or of healing involved in writing notes to my Birthday Person, which were 　10　 on the giving and the receiving end.
I chose my mum the first year. She gave me life and 　11　 a great deal of fun and love along the way. The 　12　 were my sisters, brothers, daughters, youth directors, grand-children, and friends—all people who have changed my life in 　13　 ways.
My “Birthday Person” tradition has 　14　 to many of my friends. The power of turning a potential negative into a positive, of saying “thank you” before it’s too late, is more 　15　 than any skin cream could ever be.
( )1. A. outstanding B. special
C. permanent D. strange
( )2. A. improve B. predict
C. maintain D. examine
( )3. A. show B. spare
C. pass D. give
( )4. A. fulfilled B. realised
C. observed D. attained
( )5. A. monthly B. quarterly
C. annual D. regular
( )6. A. pursued B. respected
C. served D. blessed
( )7. A. speak B. say
C. think D. sing
( )8. A. costly B. uneven
C. finished D. similar
( )9. A. tears B. efforts
C. sweats D. pains
( )10. A. stopped B. needed
C. cleared D. shared
( )11. A. adjusted B. added
C. hid D. returned
( )12. A. former B. latter
C. senior D. following
( )13. A. amazing B. substantial
C. practical D. vivid
( )14. A. spread B. turned
C. referred D. belonged
( )15. A. available B. creative
C. refreshing D. potential
Ⅵ. 阅读理解
Chinese Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in the southern part they’re named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. And there were many romantic stories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet of the Song Dynasty, shows this, “Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood in the dim light.”
In a word, the Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and joy over the years. We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pride in Chinese culture.
( )1. In ancient times, sky lanterns were first used for by Zhuge Kongming.
A. making wishes
B. celebrating birthdays
C. getting aid
D. guessing lantern riddles
( )2. Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings
A. They have different tastes.
B. They are named yuanxiao all over the country.
C. People enjoy the process of making them.
D. People usually make them with family and friends.
( )3. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was in old times.
A. boring B. humorous
C. romantic D. important
夯基培优练(三)
(Discovering Useful Structures, Listening & Talking)[P9]
Ⅰ. 语境检测
1. There is a friendly a of helping each other with difficulties in study in our class.
2. The address is on the e . I would appreciate it if you could give me your earliest reply.
3. A new year will come to our life, either from the l calendar or from the solar calendar.
4. The moving scene reminded me of my childhood when we set off the f on the Spring Festival.
5. The room we visited yesterday was bare e for a few broken chairs.
6. I’m quite (please) that she has got such a good chance.
7. On Christmas E , children are eager to know how Father Christmas comes and puts presents into their stockings.
8. There was one thing he could not take his eyes .　
9. The competition attracted over 500 players (represent) eight different countries.
10. To go with the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as cornbread, m potatoes, and pumpkin or apple pie during Thanksgiving Day.
11. Usually Beijing r duck is served together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.
12. The (amaze) acrobatic show at the Spring Festival Gala left the audience in awe.
13. The s lanterns hanging along the streets symbolised hope for the new year.
14. After the family reunion dinner, we spent a (relax) evening watching classic movies together.
Ⅱ. 短语填空
go off　　　　　　　 to be frank
be pleased with frighten away
lucky money get together
take one’s eyes off relaxing atmosphere
1. Any business leader would those growth figures, no matter what the industry is.
2. A bomb in the theatre, causing hundreds of deaths.
3. with you, we are willing to transport the goods by rail in consideration of its cheaper cost.
4. When the newspaper boy got to a blue door, out rushed a fierce dog, which him as fast as possible.
5. Let’s one evening and talk about old times.
6. The boy got some from his relatives during the Spring Festival.
7. The street performer’s magic tricks were so mesmerising (让人着迷的) that the crowd couldn’t his hands.
8. The cozy bookstore had a , with soft jazz playing and the scent of fresh coffee in the air.
Ⅲ. 语法突破——动词-ing形式作表语或定语
作表语 作定语
动名词 表示抽象、一般的行为,说明主语的内容功能相当于名词 表示被修饰词的用途或功能
现在 分词 表示主语的性质或特征,通常被看作是形容词 表示主动或正在进行的动作
原句1:These lanterns are amazing.(作表语)
原句2: During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.(作定语)
【即学即练】
1. There are lots of places of interest (need) (repair) in our city.
2. When we got back from the cinema, we found the lamp (burn) but the door (shut).
3. As is known to us all, travelling is (interest), but we often feel (tire) when we are back from travels.
4. The woman found it no good (give) her daughter too much money.
5. The boy (play) football on the playground is my younger brother.
6. As the light turned green, I stood for a moment, not (move), and asked myself what I was going to do.
7. As is known to all, Sichuan has a number of natural scenes (attract) the whole world.
8. The old lady (lie) on the ground was taken to a nearby hospital in no time.
9. The bridge (build) now will bring a lot of convenience to the local villagers.
10. He felt rather that he should drive the car at such a speed.(frighten)
11. Tom never works hard at his lessons, so it’s not (surprise) to see a (disappoint) look on his face after the exam.
12. —You hate Lee, don’t you
—Not exactly. I just think he’s a bit (annoy), that’s all.
13. (wait) in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realised that he had left his wallet at home.
14. The food (cook) at the moment is for the dinner party.
15. He died at an early age, (leave) his work unfinished.
Ⅳ. 阅读理解
Participate in Arts Fest 2025!
The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate (大学的) arts festivals in the U.S. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community.
Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on 1—4 May 2025!
Apply to Perform
Priority deadline: 4 December 2024
Final deadline: 29 January 2025
Each individual artist may perform in up to three Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others.
The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, 3 May 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alumni, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply.The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m., Sunday, 4 May 2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall.
Volunteer
Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organise festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.
( )1. What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance
A. 3 May 2025.
B. 4 May 2025.
C. 29 January 2025.
D. 4 December 2024.
( )2. What can you learn about the performers in the festival
A. They can perform either solo or in groups.
B. They must be Harvard students or graduates.
C. They are required to submit visual artworks.
D. They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal.
( )3. What can a volunteer get in the festival
A. A free Arts Fest guide.
B. Music stands and chairs.
C. Priority to enter performance venues.
D. A T-shirt and access to performances.
Ⅴ. 阅读七选五
In our fast-speed lives, celebrations are far from just about having fun. 　1　 From building connection to spreading positivity, celebrations can make our lives healthier and happier.
Celebrating Builds Connection and Community
Celebrations do more than mark milestones or holidays. They bring people together, creating a sense of belonging that strengthens relationships. 　2　 It reduces stress, boosts mental health, and even improves physical wellbeing. So, celebrate often to develop and maintain relationships and build a better life.
Celebrating Helps You Feel Motivated
You may not link partying with productivity. 　3　 Recognising wins, even small ones, makes the brain release dopamine, a chemical messenger often associated with feelings of pleasure, motivation and reward. This creates a cycle in your brain that encourages you to repeat the same behaviour. So make sure to set small goals and celebrate them along the way. You’ll get that pleasant dopamine hit that’ll keep you moving forward as you work toward your dreams.
Celebrating Fuels Confidence
Celebrating your achievements, whether large or small, offers more than momentary happiness. It’s a powerful means to improve your confidence. Recognising what you’ve achieved strengthens your sense of self-worth and ability. 　4　
Celebrating Spreads Positivity
Celebrations bring out positive energy. When you gather people to laugh, dance and share love, you create something bigger than the event itself. It makes you let go of worries for a while. 　5　 When you celebrate, you’re not just lifting your own spirits, you’re inspiring others to feel lighter, happier and more connected.
A. They have many great benefits.
B. Parties are always noisy and tiring.
C. In addition, this positivity spreads easily.
D. Some people think celebrations are a waste of time.
E. So go ahead and celebrate to show yourself you’re unstoppable.
F. But celebrating indeed boosts your motivation to get things done.
G. Having a solid network of people in your corner doesn’t just feel good.
1. 　2. 　3. 4. 　5.
夯基培优练(四)
(Reading for Writing)[P12]
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
Fantastic Coastal Celebrations
There’s no better way to feel the soul of a place than by diving headfirst into a local festival, when communities come alive and celebrate with joy. Here are some costal celebrations around the world.
Fête du Citron, Menton, France
Locals in the French Riviera town have been cultivating lemon trees since the 16th century and, each February, they honour their beloved fruit with a two-week carnival. The town becomes a lemon wonderland, featuring giant artworks made from 150 tons of lemons and oranges. In addition to parades, there are visits to local producers and many lemon-related dishes to enjoy at the town’s restaurants.
Ocean Scilly Festival, Isles of Scilly, UK
The Ocean Festival, now in its third year, is already making waves. Held on all five islands of this island group, the event highlights the area’s rich maritime heritage. Activities include exploring tide pools, boat rowing, visiting sunken ships, swimming at sunset, watching seals, and kayaking. On land, visitors can walk along scenic coastal paths and see fields of wildflowers.
Songkran Festival, Thailand
The Songkran Festival in Thailand marks the Thai New Year, when locals offer fragrant waters to religious shrines (圣地) and children wash the hands of their elders. On the streets, Songkran’s traditions take on the form of a water fight. Locals use powerful water guns and water balloons to spray everyone, including tourists. In addition to the water fun, there are also music, traditional parades, and ceremonies at temples.
Hermanus Whale Festival, South Africa
After months in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, hundreds of grand southern right whales travel to the warmer shores near Hermanus, which is 75 miles west of Cape Town and famous for whale watching. In September, its three-day festival combines opportunities for whale sightings with an eco-minded programme that tells the story of local marine life and conservation efforts.
( )1. What do Fête du Citron and Songkran Festival have in common
A. Parades as key events.
B. Ceremonies at temples.
C. Water-based interactive activities.
D. Marine life exhibitions.
( )2. What can be learnt about the Hermanus Whale Festival
A. It mainly attracts professional marine biologists.
B. It celebrates the arrival of summer in South Africa.
C. It is held in Cape Town.
D. It focuses on protecting marine ecosystems.
( )3. Where is this text most likely to be found
A. A geography textbook.
B. A travel magazine.
C. A news report.
D. A historical book.
B
Imagine a world 400 years ago where children were used as chimney sweeps. The pay was low; it was a dirty trade and there was little reward for the men who did the job and even less for children.
Medway’s annual Sweeps Festival recreates the joy and laughter enjoyed by the chimney sweeps at their traditional holiday: The one time of the year the sweeps could leave the soot (烟灰) behind and have some fun. The sweeps’ holiday was traditionally held on 1 May each year. Locally, they used to mark the occasion by staging a procession through the streets of Rochester.
Their fun continued with the Jack-in-the-Green ceremony, a seven-foot character that they used to waken at dawn on Blue Bell Hill, Chatham. The Jack-in-the-Green would walk with the chimney sweeps in their parade. When the Climbing Boys’ Act 1868 made it illegal to employ young boys to carry out the trade, the traditional procession gradually began to fade. The final May celebration was held in the early 1900s.
The modern-day Rochester Sweeps Festival is a colourful mix of music, dancing and entertainment with more than 60 Morris sides and entertainers celebrating throughout the three-day festival. The festival was revived in 1981 by local businessman Gordon Newton, a keen historian. He decided it was time to bring it back and over the years he has helped develop the festival into what it is today—an excellent performance of traditional Britain.
Gordon researched the Sweeps’ tradition and organised a small parade, involving local Morris teams. In time, Medway Council took over organisation of the festival but Gordon remained actively involved.
Today he is a festival producer and plays melodeon (簧风琴) for several Morris teams. Doug Hudson is the festival’s music director, a role he has held for many years. Through Gordon’s vision and hard work, Doug’s musical ability and the council’s help, the Rochester Sweeps Festival has become the largest May Day celebration of its kind in the country.
( )4. Medway’s Sweeps Festival .
A. has been organised by the Jack-in-the-Green
B. dated back to the May celebration in the early 1900s
C. is held to honour those chimney sweeps every other year
D. has become a time for chimney sweeps to enjoy themselves
( )5. The underlined word “revived” in Paragraph 4 most probably means “　　　”.
A. realised B. reviewed
C. recreated D. recognised
( )6. It can be inferred from the passage that 　　　.
A. the festival has never been supported by the local government
B. the festival is a good way to see British folk customs in action
C. youngsters have been forbidden to be chimney sweeps since 1981
D. the modern festival lasts five days celebrating the coming of spring
( )7. What is the passage mainly concerned about
A. Sweeps Festival’s history.
B. Medway’s traditional holidays.
C. Climbing Boys’ Act 1868.
D. A procession in Rochester.
Ⅱ. 书面表达
记叙文
文体感知
导读:叙事类记叙文以叙述事件为主,通过完整的故事情节和生动形象的语言,使读者在享受故事情节的同时有所感悟。写作时要注意把记叙文的六要素交代清楚,包括时间、地点、人物、事件的起因、经过和结果。
结构:
1. 开头——交代清楚事件的背景;
2. 主体——主要叙述事件的起因、经过及结果;
3. 结尾——呼应标题,表达感想、愿望等。
注意:
1. 标题:如有标题,标题一定要明确,能点明事件或主题;
2. 人称:通常用第一人称和第三人称;
3. 时态:在叙事过程中,一般用过去时态。在描写背景或某景象时,常用过去进行时,使得语言表达更加生动形象。
【素材】
假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Mike对中国的春节很感兴趣。请你用英语给他写一封信向他介绍春节,内容包括:
1. 春节经历;
2. 新年期待。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【审题谋篇】
体裁
话题
时态
人称
【词汇】
1. 充满乐趣
2. 沉浸在……
3. 欣赏
4. 燃放;引爆
5. 庆祝
6. 盼望
【句式】
亮点句式
☆ Although it happened several months, I never forgot the joyful times.
☆ That day I had an amusing experience.
☆ I was walking in the street when…
☆ When we arrived, they gave us a warm welcome.
☆ At last, they saw us off and said goodbye.
☆ We had a good time.
☆ I learn a lot from it.
1. 完成句子
(1)我们聚集在一起,吃了一顿丰盛的晚餐。
(2)然后,《春节联欢晚会》开始了。
(3)据报道,《春节联欢晚会》相当精彩。
① the Spring Festival Gala was wonderful.
②The Spring Festival Gala wonderful.
(4)许多明星在舞台上露面,他们给我们带来了如此多的乐趣以至于我们都沉浸其中,欣赏他们的表演。
Many stars on the stage, us much pleasure we were all drowned in admiring their performances.
(5)午夜时分,我们燃放鞭炮庆祝新年的到来。
The midnight saw us the fireworks the beginning of a new year.
(6)黎明时分,我们盛装打扮,挨家挨户地拜年,大声喊着“新年快乐!”
At dawn, , we paid visits door to door, shouting “Xīnnián kuàilè!”
2. 句式升级
(1)用现在分词短语作伴随状语改写第1小题中的句(1)。
(2)用完全倒装句改写第1小题中的句(2)。
(3)用as引导的非限制性定语从句改写第1小题中的句(3)。
【妙笔成篇】
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(单元复习)[P15]
Ⅰ. 词语辨析
1. in all/after all/first of all/above all/all in all/(not) at all
in all 总共;总计
after all 毕竟
first of all 首先(强调次序)
above all 最重要的是;尤其是(强调重要性)
all in all 总而言之
(not) at all (用于否定句)一点也不,完全不;(用于问句、条件句及肯定句内表示强调)究竟
用与all相关的短语填空
(1)They have done nothing to try and put the problem right.
(2)You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; , he is over seventy.
(3)There were twelve of us for dinner.
(4)Never waste anything, and , never waste time.
(5) , let me introduce myself to you.　
(6) , we must work, and we must believe in ourselves.
2. except/except for/besides
except 表示一种排除关系,意为“不再有……;除了……之外;把……除外(同一范畴排除)”。 若用于句首,则 except for 与 except 同义。except for 用于句首的情况较多。
except for 表示一种排除关系,意为“不再有……;除了……之外;把……除外(不同范畴排除)”。
besides 表示一种累加的除外关系,意为“除了什么之外;还有……”。虽然含有“除了”之意,但是重点是“还有”,所以 besides 后面的名词也是包括其中的。
注意:不定式动词在介词except、but、besides后面,且介词前有do (实义动词)时,需遵循“有do无to, 无do有to”的原则。
用except、except for、except that、except when和besides填空
(1)His novel is good a few spelling mistakes.
(2) me, everyone is tired.
(3)What other foreign languages do you learn English
(4)Everyone is here Tom.
(5)I know nothing you are a boy.
(6)Bill often goes to school on foot it rains heavily.
Ⅱ. 一句多译
1. 他受到大家的尊敬,决定为学校作出巨大的贡献。
(1) and decided to make a great contribution to the school.(并列句)　
(2) , he decided to make a great contribution to the school.(with的复合结构)
(3) , he decided to make a great contribution to the school.(非谓语动词作状语)
2. 他们虽是兄弟,却毫无共同之处。
(1) they have nothing in common.(并列句)
(2) , they have nothing in common.(让步状语从句)
(3) they have nothing in common.(as引导的倒装句)
3. 很多人坚信总有一天能找到治愈癌症的方法。
(1) the cure for cancer will be found one day.(宾语从句)
(2) the cure for cancer will be found one day.(同位语从句)
(3) the cure for cancer will be found one day.(介词短语)
Ⅲ. 语境检测
1. I have no formal clothes for the o . Perhaps I can get by in a dark suit.
2. All of the students have belief that teacher, who is too ready to help them.
3. A cartoon video clip (feature) oracle bone inscriptions (甲骨文) designed by him was viewed 31 million times and shared 14,000 times.
4. (dress) himself up as a policeman, the boy often goes to the nursing home, (look) after the old.
5. Be careful! The slightest spark could set fireworks.
6. My former English teacher specially came to congratulate me passing my job interview, made me deeply moved.
7. He came to China in order to learn Chinese (agriculture) skills.
8. They held a party their success and the lasted about two hours.(celebrate)
9. It is thought to be a plant of Africa, but no one knows exactly the of this plant, because we don’t have any material about it.(origin)
10. The works of Du Fu, one of China’s greatest poets, r a precious cultural heritage for the entire world, not just for China.
11. Today, the Xinjiang Uygur A Region remains an international crossroad where traders from surrounding countries, and tourists from all over the world regularly meet.
12. spite of having busy schedule, Ariel Lin attended an art environmental exhibition.
13. The house was empty and easy (decorate).
14. Old as she was, she still (fancy) herself to be young and beautiful.
15. Don’t let yourself be persuaded (说服) by (commerce) advertisements into buying things that you don’t want.
16. He is one of those early birds. It’s t of him to get up early.
17. Sometimes it is wise not to counter rumours as they will fade with time passing.
18. Any help or donations will be (grateful) received.　
19. There is not much time left, so I’ll tell you about it brief.
20. Recently we have seen the film The Flowers of War, of which the (figure) are used in some restaurants to attract customers.
21. After a night of (wrestle) with his conscience, he decided to go to the police office to give himself up.
22. Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house (reflect) his personality.
Ⅳ. 单元语法精练
1. The long talk was and all of us were of it.(tire)
2. I’m afraid we’ll have to work extra hours for there are still some problems (remain) to be settled.
3. The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket (cover) the desert.
4. Everything was quiet, but I was (scare) because I could hear someone softly (walk) toward me.
5. With the house prices (go) up so fast, we can’t afford such an expensive house.
6. The young man (sit) between John and Mary is an editor from China Daily.
7. In the study, I found my son (seat) at a desk, with his attention (fix) on a book.
8. Things (buy) online are much cheaper than those at store.
9. The tongue twister he practises (sound) interesting.
10. he is old, he is still very strong.
11. The (excite) look in his face suggests that he (be) happy.
12. The man (wear) the sunglasses is a director.　
13. With time (pass) by, they have grown up, tall and strong.
14. Her job is (look) after all the children.
15. Will the people (sit) at the back keep quiet, please
16. The discovery of new evidence led to the thief’s (catch).
17. we all know, some students cheat in the exam.
18. The bell (indicate) the end of the period rang, (interrupt) our heated discussion.
19. It’s a waste of time (ask) him. He is no longer in charge now.
20. —Why did you go back to the shop
—I left my friend (wait) there.
21. It’s fun to see all the food I have made (eat) in such a short time.
Ⅴ. 语法填空
Festivals provide an opportunity to create new memories. Different cultures have different festivals, 　1　 the joy and excitement are the same. For adults, celebrations are a way of taking a break from dull routines. For kids, this is the perfect time 　2　 (learn) and enrich their lives with knowledge.
Festivals play a vital role 　3　 a child’s life. Festivals bring children happiness and create great memories. Additionally, every festival has a rich backstory, 　4　has numerous lessons and values to teach. Historical and geographical contexts 　5　 (relate) to festivals explain why we celebrate festivals with specific customs.
Celebrations bring people together. They help develop community pride and contribute to the 　6　 (feel) of togetherness. Thus, festivals are a 　7　 (significance) time for kids to connect with families and neighbours. Kids learn the importance of unity when they 　8　 (active) participate and contribute to 　9　 (hold) a successful celebration.
Festivals are a good opportunity for kids to meet people from all walks of life. As a result, children can learn different characteristics of social behaviour by talking to the people around them. Moreover, there 　10　 (be) plenty of opportunities for kids to exchange thoughts and these interactions will help them develop social skills.
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