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(共103张PPT)
Festivals and celebrations
Unit 1
Period 2
Reading and Thinking
内容索引
Step 1　课文深度理解
Step 2　语言知识梳理
Step 3　基础达标检测
作业2
课文深度理解
1.When does the harvest festival take place
A.After the crops are harvested.
B.Before people buy seeds(种子).
C.Before people plough(犁) the fields.
D.When people begin gathering crops.
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泛读速选
2.What’s the function of the examples in paragraph 2
A.To show people are grateful for the supply of crops.
B.To show the most important harvest festival in China.
C.To show different ways of celebration in different cultures.
D.To show how people celebrate the harvest festival has been changed.
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3.Why is lighting firecrackers stopped in many big cities in China during the Spring Festival
A.To protect the environment.
B.To make it a festival for kids.
C.To frighten away the evil spirits.
D.To save money and spend more on presents.
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4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals
A.Neutral. B.Negative.
C.Supportive. D.Not mentioned.
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5.How does the writer support the main idea in this text
A.By listing figures.
B.By giving examples.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By studying cause and effect.
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精读细研
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Festivals are celebrated all around the world.They have a wide range of1 origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events.Every festival has its different customs
and unique charms.However，[1]no matter
how different they may seem，all over the
world，the spirit of sharing joy2，gratitude，
love，or peace is common in all festivals.
[1]句中“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导让步状语从句，意为“无论……”；sharing...or peace为动名词短语作of的宾语。
词块翻译：
1.________________
2.__________
各种各样的……
分享快乐
Of all the traditional festivals，the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.[2]This important
agricultural festival takes place3 after
all the crops have been gathered in.People celebrate to show that they are grateful for4 the year’s supply of food.In ancient Egypt，the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season.
[2]句中after引导时间状语从句，意为“在……之后”。
词块翻译：
3.___________
4._______________
发生；举行
对……表达感恩
It featured a parade and a great feast with music，dancing，and sports.
Today，in some European countries，people decorate churches and town halls with5 flowers and fruit，and get together6 to celebrate over a meal7.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival8 in China，families gather to admire the shining moon9 and enjoy delicious mooncakes10.
词块翻译：
5._______________
6.______
7._________
8.________
9.__________
10._______________
观赏明月
品尝美味的月饼
用……装饰……
聚会
在用餐时
中秋节
Customs play a significant role in11 festivals，but sometimes they can change over time12.With the development of13 modern society and the spread of new ideas14，some traditions may fade away15 and others may be established.One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers16
to drive away the evil spirits17 and celebrate the new year18.Nowadays，many big cities have given up19 this custom in order to avoid air pollution.[3]Another example is Halloween，which slowly became an exciting festival for children，in spite of20 its religious origins.
[3]句中which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Halloween。
词块翻译：
11.________________________________
12.________________
13.________________
14.________________
15._________________________
16._________
17._________
18._________
19.______
20.___________
在……中起重要作用/扮演重要角色
随着时间的流逝
随着……的发展
新思想的传播
逐渐消失；(身体)变得虚弱
燃放鞭炮
驱除恶灵
庆祝新年
放弃
不管；尽管
[4]Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses taking advantage of21 the celebrations.[5]Online shopping websites22 and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
词块翻译：
21._________________________
22.______________
利用；欺骗；占……的便宜
在线购物网站
[4]句中使用了with复合结构，即“with＋宾语＋宾语补足语”；此处动词-ing形式短语taking advantage of the celebrations作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语businesses的情况。
[5]句中it是形式宾语，much easier是宾语补足语，不定式短语to spend...是真正的宾语。
[6] Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised，others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
[6]句中although引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管”；两个believe后均是省略了引导词that的宾语从句。
Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect people’s wishes，beliefs，faiths，and attitudes towards
life23.[7]They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life24，and forget about our work for a little while25.
[7]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词occasions。
词块翻译：
23.__________
24.__________
25.____________________
生活态度
享受生活
暂时忘掉我们的工作
[8]They help us understand where we came from，who we are，and what to appreciate. [9]And if you study festivals carefully，you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common26 after all.
[8]句中where we came from和who we are是宾语从句，what to appreciate是“疑问词＋不定式”作宾语。
[9]句中if引导条件状语从句；that引导宾语从句。
词块翻译：
26.______________
有很多共同点
析篇章结构
common
Harvest
Changes
Commercialisation
Importance/Significance
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语言知识梳理
穿上盛装；装扮；掩饰
[教材原句P2]dress up in carnival costumes穿上狂欢节的服装
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dress (sb) up
·dress (oneself) up as...(把自己)打扮/装扮成……
·get dressed in＝dress sb/oneself in穿上(表动作)
be dressed in穿着(表状态)
(1)The boy that is (dress) in a white coat and carries lanterns is my brother.
(2)John and Bernard dressed themselves up movie stars in funny costumes to attract people to buy their delicious popcorn.
dressed
as
(3)(读后续写之动作链描写)闹钟一响，我就起床，穿上新衣服，背着书包向学校冲去。
The moment the alarm rang，I got up，____________________
________________________，carried my schoolbag and rushed to school.
写作佳句
got dressed in/dressed
myself in my new clothes
n.祝贺；恭喜；[pl.]贺辞 [congratulate vt.向(某人)道贺；(因某事)为自己感到自豪]
[教材原句P2]receive congratulations from...收到来自……的祝贺
[译林版]You want to start doing exercise？Congratulations！You have just taken your first step towards a new and improved you！想开始锻炼身体了吗？祝贺你！你已经向新的、更好的自己跨出了第一步！
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congratulation
·express/offer/send one’s congratulations to sb向某人致以祝贺
·congratulate sb on (doing) sth祝贺某人(做)某事注意：congratulate“祝
贺，道贺”，其宾语是指人的名词，而不是指物的名词；celebrate“庆
祝，庆贺”，其宾语往往是表示活动的名词。
(1)You have got through the challenging examination._________________
(congratulate)!
Congratulations
(2)(应用文写作之邀请信)我写信是想邀请你和我的家人一起庆祝春节。
I am writing to invite you to ______________________________
together with my family.
写作佳句
celebrate the Spring Festival
(3)(读后续写之动作描写)当我走进教室时，我的同学们都站起来，热烈地鼓掌，真诚地祝贺我在写作比赛中获得了第一名。
When I stepped into the classroom，my classmates all rose to their feet，clapped wildly and ____________________________
_______________________________________________________
_____ winning first prize in the writing competition.
sincerely congratulated me
on
on/sincerely offered/expressed/sent their congratulations to me
毕竟，终究；别忘了
[教材原句P3]After all，as you know，I love to dance! 毕竟，你知道，我喜欢跳舞！
[外研版]It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.毕竟，我们才是它们世界的访客。
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after all
first of all首先
above all最重要的是；尤其
in all总计
all in all总的来说
at all (否定句)一点也(不)；(疑问句)到底，究竟
(1)(应用文写作之活动安排)最重要的是，必须通过社团活动——“绿色北京”来提高公众的环保意识。
，the public’s environmental awareness must be raised through the club activity—“Green Beijing”.
写作佳句
Above all
(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)得知总共有100名学生参加英语演讲比赛，我紧张得心狂跳。
Learning that who take part in the English Speech Competition，I am so nervous that my heart is beating wildly.
there are 100 students in all
(3)(话题写作之家庭生活)总之，提高学生的劳动意识，让他们参与家务劳动是非常必要的。毕竟，帮忙做家务可以培养他们的责任感，并使他们获得重要的生活技能。
，it’s really necessary to raise students’ labor awareness and get them to do housework. ，helping with the housework，they can develop a sense of responsibility and get important life skills.
All in all
After all
n.一系列；范围、界限 vt.& vi.排列；包括；(在一定范围内)变化
[教材原句P4]They have a wide range of origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events.节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重大事件。
[译林版]Flexibility training，including gymnastics and tai chi，helps stretch your muscles and improve your body’s range of movement.柔韧性训练，包括体操和太极拳，有助于伸展肌肉，增大肢体活动幅度。
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range
·a full/wide range of...各种各样的……
in/within range of...在……范围内
beyond/out of range of...超出……的范围
·range from...to...从……到……变动；包括从……到……之间
(1)I figure that the knowledge we are learning is completely ___________
range of the course standards；once the knowledge points are __________
range of our present abilities，we will inform you in advance.
within/in
beyond/out
of
(2)(应用文写作之申请信)如果我被选为篮球协会的主席，我将组织各种活动，包括从篮球赛到不同的娱乐活动。
If I am chosen as president of the Basketball Club，__________
，which ____________
basketball matches different amusements.
写作佳句
I will
organize a full/wide range of activities
range from
to
n.人物；数字；身材，体形；人影；雕像；图形；(书中的)图，表 v.认为；认定；计算；是……的部分
[北师大版]What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear—the figure’s mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream.这幅画富有冲击力，画中有一个表情恐惧的瘦弱身影——嘴巴大张，正发出强烈的尖叫声。
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figure
·keep one’s figure保持体形
·figure out想出；弄明白；计算出
figure that...认为……；认定……
(1)I figure we should figure how much we will spend on the opening ceremony ahead of time.
that
out
(2)(应用文写作之建议信)我强烈建议你每天锻炼半个小时来保持身材。
I strongly suggest that ___________________________________
___________________________.
写作佳句
you (should) work out for half an hour
every day to keep your figure
adj.感激的；表示感谢的(gratitude n.感激之情；感谢gratefully adv.感激地)
[教材原句P4]People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。
[译林版]I’m so grateful for all the new possibilities my robotic hand has opened up.我非常感谢我的机械手所带来的所有新的可能性。
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grateful
be grateful to sb for sth因某事而感激某人
be grateful to do sth因做某事而感激
I would be grateful if you could/would...如果您能……我将感激不尽。
(1)The unemployed man was grateful (have) this valuable opportunity to find a job and he didn’t know how to express his ________
(grateful).
(2)He said (grateful)，“It is you who have helped me solve various problems.”
to have
gratitude
gratefully
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)马克很感激我对他的慷慨帮助。否则，他就会成为那只凶猛的狼的盘中餐了。
Mac .Otherwise，he would have been eaten by the fierce wolf.
(4)(应用文写作之申请信)如果您能考虑我的申请，我将不胜感激。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
写作佳句
was very grateful to me for my generous help
I would be grateful if you could take my application into
account/consideration.
adj.有重大意义的；显著的(significance n.重要性，意义；意思 significantly adv.有重大意义地；显著地；意味深长地)
[教材原句P4]Customs play a significant role in festivals，but sometimes they can change over time.风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。
[外研版]But perhaps the most significant success that people have achieved to date is in medicine.但或许迄今为止，人们所取得的最重要的成功是在医药方面。
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significant
It is significant that...……很重要。
be very significant＝be of great significance有重大意义
(1)We ought to take part in a range of activities，which can be of
____________(significant) to our personal development.
significance
(2)(2025·天津3月，书面表达)我们参观博物馆很重要，这样做能够激励和教育我们。
，which can inspire and educate us.
写作佳句
It is significant that we (should) visit museums
adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的(typically adv.典型地；一般，通常)
[教材原句P4]One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.中国春节燃放鞭炮以驱鬼神、贺新年这一典型风俗就是一个例子。
[译林版]The film looks like a fairly typical historical film without fancy special effects，and it is made enjoyable by the performances of the main actors.这部电影看上去像一部颇为典型的历史剧，没有复杂的特效，几位主演的出色演技令这部电影十分精彩。
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typical
be typical of sb/sth是典型的……
It is typical of sb to do sth.某人经常做某事。
(1)Much to my satisfaction，it (typical) takes a day or two to record a new song in the studio.
(2)In previous days，being careless was typical him，but now he is more careful.
typically
of
(3)(2025·浙江1月，应用文写作)青少年经常在校园里用自己的智能手机拍摄短视频。
by using their own smartphones.
写作佳句
It is typical of teenagers to shoot short videos on campus
[教材原句P4]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.然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。
“no matter＋特殊疑问词(who/which/what/where/when等)”引导让步状语从句时，可与wh-ever互换。但是“no matter＋特殊疑问词”只能引导让步状语从句，而wh-ever不仅可以引导让步状语从句，还可以引导名词性从句(wherever，whenever除外)。
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“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导的让步状语从句
(1)无论你走到哪里，无论你什么时候遇到困难，我保证我会立刻帮助你。
______________________________________________________________
______________________，I promise I will come to your help right away.
(2)无论我们遇到什么样的困难，我们都应该鼓足勇气克服它们。
____________________________________________________，we should gather up our courage to overcome them.
(3)提供的课程多达10种，你可以自由选择最适合你的。
As many as ten courses are provided and you are free to choose
_______________________.
No matter where/Wherever you go and no matter when/whenever you are trapped in difficulties
Whatever/No matter what difficulties we are faced with
whichever suits you best
[教材原句P5]Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。
·“make＋it＋adj./n.(＋for sb)＋to do sth”结构中，it是形式宾语，动词
不定式短语作真正的宾语，it后的形容词或名词作宾语补足语，for用
于引出不定式的逻辑主语。真正的宾语也可以是从句。
·常用于该结构的动词还有：think，consider，find，feel等。
make＋it＋adj./n.(＋for sb)＋to do sth
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(1)(话题写作之语言学习)我觉得读英语报纸对我来说非常有用。所以我把每天读半个小时英文报当成一种习惯。
I _____________________________ the English newspaper.So I ________
for half an hour on a daily basis.
(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)得知我得了第一名，我发现我无法控制我内心的激动。
Learning that I won first place，__________________________________
.
feel it quite useful for me to read
make it
a rule to read it
I found it impossible to control my
inner excitement
(3)(话题写作之海洋保护)我们认为保护海洋不受污染是我们的责任。
①We from being polluted.
(think it＋n.＋to do)
②We from being polluted.(think it＋n.＋that...)
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think it our responsibility to protect oceans
think it our responsibility that we should protect oceans
基础达标检测
1.I figure that he is a leading figure in the music industry.
2.It was late August and the crops had been safely gathered in.
3.Because of heavy pressure and overwork，he is fading fast.
4.I dislike seeing TV commercials when enjoying a wonderful soap opera.
Ⅰ.品句猜词
______ _______
_______
________________
___________
v.认为　n.人物
v.收割
v.(身体)变得虚弱
n.商业广告
1.We will organize various activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival，
from guessing riddles to reciting Tang poems.
2.After all， on the knowledge we have learnt is necessary for our study at senior high school.
3.I strongly recommend you to visit the make-up store which _________
round-the-clock service.
Ⅱ.单词拼写
ranging
reflecting
features
4.After thinking twice，the composer finally decided on (装饰) his room in this way.
5.Moreover，we should always keep in mind that we should choose the right clothes for different (场合).
6.Soldiers were (行进) up and down outside the government buildings when I got there.
decorating
occasions
marching
1.The conductor of the music band was dressed the red costume，which made him more handsome.
2.At the closing ceremony，the headmaster offered __________________
(congratulate) to the students on winning first prize.
3.The farmers in the village are grateful the expert in agriculture who has helped them solve many agricultural problems.
4.Sharing joys and sorrows with our parents or friends is of great
(significant) to our personal growth.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
in
congratulations
to
significance
5. (typical)，we should have a fair attitude towards others’ religious beliefs.
6. you go in the future，you must always take advantage of every minute to improve yourself.
7.I think important to use the social media properly，or we would be addicted to them.
Typically
Wherever
it
There are all kinds of festivals all over the world，which have 1.___
wide range of origins，some seasonal，some religious，and some in memory of special 2. (figure) or events.However,3. all different festivals have in common is the spirit of sharing joy，gratitude，love or peace.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
a
figures
what
The harvest festival 4. (take) place in almost all cultures.People celebrate it to show that they are grateful after finishing the agricultural work and gathering all the crops.The harvest festival 5._______________
(celebrate) with different customs in different cultures.
takes
is celebrated
Although customs play an important role in festivals，they change as time goes by.For example，during the Chinese Spring Festival，many big cities no longer allow people to set off firecrackers，because it can make the air pollution 6. (serious).These days，with people
7. (spend) more money on gifts，festivals are becoming more commercial.While some people are against the festivals’ being commercialised 8. (prevent) the significance of the festivals from fading away，others believe it is good for the economy and public happiness.
more serious
spending
to prevent
Festivals are what can reflect people’s wishes，beliefs，faiths，and attitudes towards life.They are occasions when people spend time 9._____
family，relax and enjoy life.After studying festivals 10. (careful)，you may find different cultures have a lot in common after all.
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with
carefully
作业2
1. (利用) the media is a wonderful way to promote Chinese traditions and customs.
2.On no occasion should you (放弃) and you should believe that you can succeed if you try your best.
3. (尽管) my fright，I still managed to gather up my courage to get over the challenges.
Ⅰ.短语填空
Taking advantage of
give up
In spite of
4.It is typical of Americans their houses (用……装饰……) beautiful things before Christmas comes.
5. (随着……的发展) science and technology，more and more advanced machines have been used in agriculture.
to decorate
with
With the development of
1.我们中国人认为庆祝中秋节非常重要。(think＋it＋adj./n.＋to do sth)
We Chinese __________________________________________________
the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2.毕竟，这个节日是让我们与家人团聚的时刻。(that引导定语从句)
After all，the festival is an occasion ______________________________
.
Ⅱ.主题微写作——节日介绍
think it very significant/of great significance to celebrate
that allows us to reunite with
family members
3.无论多忙，我们通常都一起赏圆月、吃月饼。(“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导的让步状语从句)
，it is typical of us to admire the full moon and enjoy mooncakes together.
4.同时，我们也会做各种美食，从鱼肉、猪肉到蔬菜不等。(which引导非限制性定语从句)
Meanwhile，we will cook delicious foods，
.
However/No matter how busy we are
a full/wide range of
which range from fish，pork to vegetables
5.通过庆祝这个节日，我们认为我们应该对这一年的好收成心存感激。(figure that...)
By celebrating the festival， the
year’s good harvests.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
we figure that we should be grateful for
A
The decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has led to discussions all the way to the provincial legislature(立法机关)，but supporters say such moves can benefit children.The school service centre said the teachers made the decision—which was announced to parents by email—because several students in their classes don’t have a mother or father.
语篇解读　本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了魁北克一所学校的教师将庆祝母亲节活动改为庆祝父母节的活动的决定引起了广泛的讨论，甚至上升到了省级立法机关。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
Bernard Drainville，Quebec Education Minister，said he doesn’t want to see Mother’s Day and Father’s Day disappear from Quebec schools but understands that sometimes，teachers have to adapt to the realities of their students.“Honestly，I can’t believe I’m in front of you today to stress the importance of Mother’s Day and the importance of Father’s Day，” he told reporters in Quebec City Wednesday.“I don’t think the idea of replacing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day with Parent’s Day is good.”
Manon Tombi，a Montreal mother of two who lost her husband to cancer in 2020，said she sees the good wishes behind the school’s move.Tombi,32，said it can be awkward for workers at her five-year-old son’s daycare when it comes time for children to make Father’s Day crafts.“Making the celebration about parents rather than the mother or father is more inclusive，” she said.“It avoids the discomfort for those children who don’t have a father or a mother.”
Rachel Langevin，a professor at McGill University who studies childhood trauma(精神创伤)，said for some children，a classroom celebration of Mother’s Day could be difficult.“In the context of a child that recently lost a parent，it could be re-traumatizing to have a celebration of Mother’s Day for a child that just lost his or her mother，” she said.“Over time，they may well be able to take part in a Mother’s Day celebration again，as they process through their own trauma.”
1.Why did teachers decide to change a mother’s to a parent’s celebration
A.To build a more inclusive environment for children.
B.To follow a new provincial education policy.
C.To teach children to respect their parents.
D.To greatly satisfy parents’ requests.
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推理判断题。根据第一段中“The school service centre said the teachers made the decision...because several students in their classes don’t have a mother or father.”和第三段中“Making the celebration about parents rather than the mother or father is more inclusive”可推知，学校老师决定把母亲节改为庆祝父母的节日是为了给孩子们创造一个更具包容性的氛围。故选A。
解析
2.What was Bernard Drainville’s attitude to celebrating Parent’s Day
A.Supportive. B.Disapproving.
C.Doubtful. D.Indifferent.
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观点态度题。根据第二段最后一句“I don’t think the idea of replacing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day with Parent’s Day is good.”可知，Bernard Drainville对庆祝父母节持反对态度。故选B。
解析
3.What did Manon Tombi think of celebrating Parent’s Day
A.It would make children without a mother or father less uncomfortable.
B.It would be more popular than celebrating other traditional holidays.
C.It would be less commercialized than celebrating Mother’s Day.
D.It would be more in line with her own preferences.
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观点态度题。根据第三段最后两句可知，Manon Tombi认为让庆祝活动围绕父母而不是父亲或母亲，这样更具包容性。对于那些没有父亲或母亲的孩子来说，这样可以避免不适。故选A。
解析
4.Why might a classroom celebration of Mother’s Day be difficult
A.It leads to lasting trauma and sadness.
B.Children struggle with making Mother’s Day crafts.
C.Children find it too emotional to celebrate their mothers.
D.It can be re-traumatizing for children who recently lost their mothers.
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细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the context of a child that recently lost a parent，it could be re-traumatizing to have a celebration of Mother’s Day for a child that just lost his or her mother”可知，对于刚刚失去母亲的孩子来说，在教室里庆祝母亲节很困难，因为这可能会重新触发他们的精神创伤。故选D。
解析
B(此篇精读)
There are always two sides to a story.Unfortunately，when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving，generations of Americans have been taught a ①one-sided history in homes and schools.
语篇解读　这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了从原住民的角度看待感恩节的历史和意义，强调了这是一个体现故事两面性的节日，对于许多美国原住民而言，感恩节承载着哀悼与抗议的情感，同时也表达了对生活中美好事物的感激之情。
The ②mainstream cultural and historical story has been told by the white settlers(殖民者) who landed near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.In this version(版本)of the Thanksgiving story，the holiday celebrates the peaceful，friendly meeting of English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe(部落) for three days of feasting and thanksgiving in 1621.
This story paints a picture of ③courageous settlers braving the dangers of the New World and with the help of some friendly natives，finding a way to make a new life for themselves.Very few teachers get a chance to tell students about the mass killing of native tribes that took place in the years that followed.
For many Native Americans，Thanksgiving is a day of mourning(哀悼) and protest.Organised by the United American Indians of New England in 1970，the fourth Thursday in November(Thanksgiving) was recognised as the National Day of Mourning for Native Americans.
While some Native Americans have chosen to reject the Thanksgiving holiday completely，many welcome the positive messages of the holiday without consideration of its origin.This is because the idea of giving thanks is central to Native Americans’ culture，and in this way，Thanksgiving is simply a chance to appreciate the good things of life，like family，community，and the richness of the land.
Steven Peters，a Wampanoag tribe spokesman，was asked about his views on Thanksgiving and the fact that most Native Americans still gather to eat turkey and give thanks.
“I think it’s great.My ancestors had four harvest festivals throughout the year.Gathering with family and giving thanks for all that we have is a good thing.But I ask that you take a moment on that day to remember what happened to my people and the history as it was and not what had been written in the history books.”
5.What can be learnt about the mainstream Thanksgiving story
A.It is a faithful reflection of the history.
B.It mourns the suffering of the natives.
C.It represents only one side of the story.
D.It is about the real origin of Thanksgiving.
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细节理解题。根据第一段的“Unfortunately，when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving，generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in homes and schools.”，第二段的“The mainstream cultural and historical story has been told by the white settlers(殖民者)...”以及第三段第二句可知，主流的感恩节故事只代表了一方面的情况，即从殖民者的视角讲述有关感恩节的文化和历史，而没有全面反映感恩节背后的真实情况。故选C。
解析
6.What does the underlined word “reject” in paragraph 5 mean
A.Refuse. B.Reflect.
C.Promote. D.Celebrate.
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词义猜测题。根据画线词所在的句子“many welcome the positive messages of the holiday without consideration of its origin”以及句首的While引导让步状语从句可知，画线词所在句表示“虽然一些美洲原住民选择完全拒绝感恩节，但仍然有许多人欣然接受这个节日的积极信息，而不考虑它的起源。”这里reject对应的是完全不庆祝感恩节的行为，即“拒绝”或“不接受”。故选A。
解析
7.Why do many Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving
A.They are misled by history books.
B.They have adapted to modern life.
C.The history has taught them to be grateful.
D.The idea of giving thanks fits their culture.
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细节理解题。根据第五段的“This is because the idea of giving thanks is central to Native Americans’ culture，and in this way，Thanksgiving is simply a chance to appreciate the good things of life，like family，community，and the richness of the land.”可知，许多原住民庆祝感恩节是因为感恩的观念符合他们的文化传统。故选D。
解析
8.What is the best title for the text
A.Storytelling：No More One-sided Approach
B.Native Americans：Let the World Hear Our Voice
C.American History：Tears and Blood of the Natives
D.Thanksgiving：A Different Story to Native Americans
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标题归纳题。根据第一段以及全文可知，全文探讨了感恩节对于原住民来说有着不同的含义，不仅仅是庆祝，也包含哀悼和抗议，以及他们如何从自己的文化角度看待这个节日。因此，本文的最佳标题是D项“感恩节：一个对原住民来说不同的故事”。故选D。
解析
①one-sided adj.________
②mainstream adj._______
③courageous(派)＝courage＋ous adj.__________________
语境猜词
片面的
主流的
勇敢的，有勇气的
Gathering with family and giving thanks for all that we have is a good thing.
分析：此句为 句。gathering...and giving...为现在分词短语作 ；that引导 从句，all为先行词，that在从句中充当 。
翻译：________________________________________________________
句式分析
复合
主语
定语
宾语
与家人团聚并感恩我们所拥有的一切，这是一件美好的事。
One Thanksgiving Day，my best friend，Jane，and I found out our teacher Edward was having some financial(经济的) difficulties，so we decided to help.
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和朋友在感恩节给老师送去食物和礼物，帮助老师渡过经济困难时期，感恩精神温暖了彼此内心的故事。
When Jane told her family about our plan，her mother was 1 .Together they searched their house for things they could 2 .Her mother pulled out a big turkey and said，“Thanksgiving Day won’t be 3 without a turkey dinner.”
1.A.embarrassed B.disappointed
C.moved D.calm
2.A.sell out B.use up
C.throw away D.give away
3.A.ordinary B.complete
C.usual D.important
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1.此处指简把“我们”的计划告诉了家人，她的母亲很感动。下文母亲拿出火鸡准备送给老师是她被感动的具体表现，故选C项。
2.根据下文母亲拿出火鸡准备送给老师可知，此处表示“寻找可以送给别人的东西”。give away赠送。故选D项。
3.此处指没有火鸡的感恩节是不完整的，故选B项。
解析
Before 4 gifts，we said some words of appreciation for the wonderful chance to 5 others.
4.A.sending B.receiving
C.opening D.posting
5.A.challenge B.impress
C.fool D.help
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4.根据下文“we handed out the gifts”可知这里指在送礼物之前，故选A项。
5.根据上文“we decided to help”可知，这里指“我们”有机会帮助别人。故选D项。
解析
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I will never forget the 6 look of our teacher and his wife when they 7 the door; their four children stood around them as we handed out the gifts.
6.A.anxious B.surprised
C.charming D.terrified
7.A.pushed B.knocked
C.answered D.closed
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6.此处指“我”永远忘不了老师和他妻子当时脸上吃惊的表情，故选B项。
7.此处指老师应声开门，answer the door应门，去开门，故选C项。
解析
It was a cold night. 8 ，we all felt warm inside.
8.A.Besides B.Therefore
C.Otherwise D.However
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此处指虽然是一个寒冷的夜晚，但“我们”都感到内心温暖，故选D项。
解析
Last month 9 I was in a meeting，my secretary informed me，“Your high school teacher Mr Edward is wondering if you could 10 him a few minutes.”
9.A.while B.after
C.before D.since
10.A.spare B.bring
C.save D.award
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9.句意：上个月，当我在开会时，我的秘书告诉我：“你的高中老师爱德华先生想知道你是否能抽出几分钟时间给他。” 文中表示“当……时”，故选A项。
10.此处指给老师抽出几分钟时间，spare抽出，匀出，故选A项。
解析
I left my meeting and went to my office 11 .My teacher and I hugged and began to speak of the last 42 years.
11.A.nervously B.hurriedly
C.proudly D.worriedly
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“我”听说老师在等“我”，所以匆忙去办公室见老师，故选B项。
解析
He told me he 12 remembered that cold winter night when we brought the 13 of Thanksgiving Day to his family.
12.A.just B.already
C.even D.still
13.A.warmth B.excitement
C.pleasure D.experience
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12.老师说他仍然记得“我们”在感恩节去他家的那个夜晚，still表示“仍然”，故选D项。
13.与上文“It was a cold night. ，we all felt warm inside.”呼应，指“我们”给他家带来了温暖，故选A项。
解析
The food and gifts were certainly 14 ，but what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the 15 of Thanksgiving Day.
14.A.accepted B.offered
C.appreciated D.admitted
15.A.gifts B.history
C.activities D.spirit
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14.老师感激“我们”送去的食物和礼物，但那天晚上让他感到温暖的是看到了一组懂得感恩节的精神的青少年。故选C项。
15.参考上题解析，此处指感恩节的精神，故选D项。
解析
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本课结束Period 2　Reading and Thinking
1．When does the harvest festival take place
A．After the crops are harvested.
B．Before people buy seeds(种子)．
C．Before people plough(犁) the fields.
D．When people begin gathering crops.
答案　A
2．What’s the function of the examples in paragraph 2
A．To show people are grateful for the supply of crops.
B．To show the most important harvest festival in China.
C．To show different ways of celebration in different cultures.
D．To show how people celebrate the harvest festival has been changed.
答案　C
3．Why is lighting firecrackers stopped in many big cities in China during the Spring Festival
A．To protect the environment.
B．To make it a festival for kids.
C．To frighten away the evil spirits.
D．To save money and spend more on presents.
答案　A
4．What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals
A．Neutral. B．Negative.
C．Supportive. D．Not mentioned.
答案　A
5．How does the writer support the main idea in this text
A．By listing figures.
B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.
D．By studying cause and effect.
答案　B
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Festivals are celebrated all around the world.They have a wide range of1 origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.However，[1]no matter how different they may seem，all over the world，the spirit of sharing joy2，gratitude，love，or peace is common in all festivals.
[1]句中“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导让步状语从句，意为“无论……”；sharing...or peace为动名词短语作of的宾语。
词块翻译：
1．各种各样的……
2．分享快乐
　　Of all the traditional festivals，the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.[2]This important agricultural festival takes place3 after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for4 the year’s supply of food.In ancient Egypt，the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season.It featured a parade and a great feast with music，dancing，and sports.Today，in some European countries，people decorate churches and town halls with5 flowers and fruit，and get together6 to celebrate over a meal7.During the Mid-Autumn Festival8 in China，families gather to admire the shining moon9 and enjoy delicious mooncakes10.
[2]句中after引导时间状语从句，意为“在……之后”。
3.发生；举行
4．对……表达感恩
5．用……装饰……
6．聚会
7．在用餐时
8．中秋节
9．观赏明月
10．品尝美味的月饼
　　Customs play a significant role in11 festivals，but sometimes they can change over time12.With the development of13 modern society and the spread of new ideas14，some traditions may fade away15 and others may be established.One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers16 to drive away the evil spirits17 and celebrate the new year18.Nowadays，many big cities have given up19 this custom in order to avoid air pollution.[3]Another example is Halloween，which slowly became an exciting festival for children，in spite of20 its religious origins.
[3]句中which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Halloween。
11.在……中起重要作用/扮演重要角色
12．随着时间的流逝
13．随着……的发展
14．新思想的传播
15．逐渐消失；(身体)变得虚弱
16．燃放鞭炮
17．驱除恶灵
18．庆祝新年
19．放弃
20．不管；尽管
　　[4]Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses taking advantage of21 the celebrations.[5]Online shopping websites22 and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. [6] Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised，others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
[4]句中使用了with复合结构，即“with＋宾语＋宾语补足语”；此处动词-ing形式短语taking advantage of the celebrations作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语businesses的情况。
[5]句中it是形式宾语，much easier是宾语补足语，不定式短语to spend...是真正的宾语。
[6]句中although引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管”；两个believe后均是省略了引导词that的宾语从句。
21.利用；欺骗；占……的便宜
22．在线购物网站
　　Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect people’s wishes，beliefs，faiths，and attitudes towards life23.[7]They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life24，and forget about our work for a little while25.[8]They help us understand where we came from，who we are，and what to appreciate. [9]And if you study festivals carefully，you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common26 after all.
[7]句中that引导定语从句，修饰先行词occasions。
[8]句中where we came from和who we are是宾语从句，what to appreciate是“疑问词＋不定式”作宾语。
[9]句中if引导条件状语从句；that引导宾语从句。
23.生活态度
24．享受生活
25．暂时忘掉我们的工作
26．有很多共同点
析篇章结构
dress (sb) up 穿上盛装；装扮；掩饰
[教材原句P2]dress up in carnival costumes穿上狂欢节的服装
·dress (oneself) up as...(把自己)打扮/装扮成…… ·get dressed in＝dress sb/oneself in穿上(表动作) be dressed in穿着(表状态)
(1)The boy that is dressed(dress) in a white coat and carries lanterns is my brother.
(2)John and Bernard dressed themselves up as movie stars in funny costumes to attract people to buy their delicious popcorn.
[写作佳句]
(3)(读后续写之动作链描写)闹钟一响，我就起床，穿上新衣服，背着书包向学校冲去。
The moment the alarm rang，I got up，got dressed in/dressed myself in my new clothes，carried my schoolbag and rushed to school.
congratulation n．祝贺；恭喜；[pl.]贺辞 [congratulate vt.向(某人)道贺；(因某事)为自己感到自豪]
[教材原句P2]receive congratulations from...收到来自……的祝贺
[译林版]You want to start doing exercise？Congratulations！You have just taken your first step towards a new and improved you！想开始锻炼身体了吗？祝贺你！你已经向新的、更好的自己跨出了第一步！
·express/offer/send one’s congratulations to sb向某人致以祝贺 ·congratulate sb on (doing) sth祝贺某人(做)某事注意：congratulate“祝贺，道贺”，其宾语是指人的名词，而不是指物的名词；celebrate“庆祝，庆贺”，其宾语往往是表示活动的名词。
(1)You have got through the challenging examination.Congratulations(congratulate)!
[写作佳句]
(2)(应用文写作之邀请信)我写信是想邀请你和我的家人一起庆祝春节。
I am writing to invite you to celebrate the Spring Festival together with my family.
(3)(读后续写之动作描写)当我走进教室时，我的同学们都站起来，热烈地鼓掌，真诚地祝贺我在写作比赛中获得了第一名。
When I stepped into the classroom，my classmates all rose to their feet，clapped wildly and sincerely congratulated me on/sincerely offered/expressed/sent their congratulations to me on winning first prize in the writing competition.
after all 毕竟，终究；别忘了
[教材原句P3]After all，as you know，I love to dance! 毕竟，你知道，我喜欢跳舞！
[外研版]It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.毕竟，我们才是它们世界的访客。
first of all首先 above all最重要的是；尤其 in all总计 all in all总的来说 at all (否定句)一点也(不)；(疑问句)到底，究竟
[写作佳句]
(1)(应用文写作之活动安排)最重要的是，必须通过社团活动——“绿色北京”来提高公众的环保意识。
Above all，the public’s environmental awareness must be raised through the club activity—“Green Beijing”．
(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)得知总共有100名学生参加英语演讲比赛，我紧张得心狂跳。
Learning that there are 100 students in all who take part in the English Speech Competition，I am so nervous that my heart is beating wildly.
(3)(话题写作之家庭生活)总之，提高学生的劳动意识，让他们参与家务劳动是非常必要的。毕竟，帮忙做家务可以培养他们的责任感，并使他们获得重要的生活技能。
All in all，it’s really necessary to raise students’ labor awareness and get them to do housework.After all，helping with the housework，they can develop a sense of responsibility and get important life skills.
range n．一系列；范围、界限 vt.& vi.排列；包括；(在一定范围内)变化
[教材原句P4]They have a wide range of origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events.节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重大事件。
[译林版]Flexibility training，including gymnastics and tai chi，helps stretch your muscles and improve your body’s range of movement.柔韧性训练，包括体操和太极拳，有助于伸展肌肉，增大肢体活动幅度。
·a full/wide range of...各种各样的…… in/within range of...在……范围内 beyond/out of range of...超出……的范围 ·range from...to...从……到……变动；包括从……到……之间
(1)I figure that the knowledge we are learning is completely within/in range of the course standards；once the knowledge points are beyond/out of range of our present abilities，we will inform you in advance.
[写作佳句]
(2)(应用文写作之申请信)如果我被选为篮球协会的主席，我将组织各种活动，包括从篮球赛到不同的娱乐活动。
If I am chosen as president of the Basketball Club，I will organize a full/wide range of activities，which range from basketball matches to different amusements.
figure n．人物；数字；身材，体形；人影；雕像；图形；(书中的)图，表 v．认为；认定；计算；是……的部分
[北师大版]What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear—the figure’s mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream.这幅画富有冲击力，画中有一个表情恐惧的瘦弱身影——嘴巴大张，正发出强烈的尖叫声。
·keep one’s figure保持体形 ·figure out想出；弄明白；计算出 figure that...认为……；认定……
(1)I figure that we should figure out how much we will spend on the opening ceremony ahead of time.
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(2)(应用文写作之建议信)我强烈建议你每天锻炼半个小时来保持身材。
I strongly suggest that you (should) work out for half an hour every day to keep your figure.
grateful adj.感激的；表示感谢的(gratitude n．感激之情；感谢gratefully adv.感激地)
[教材原句P4]People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。
[译林版]I’m so grateful for all the new possibilities my robotic hand has opened up.我非常感谢我的机械手所带来的所有新的可能性。
be grateful to sb for sth因某事而感激某人 be grateful to do sth因做某事而感激 I would be grateful if you could/would...如果您能……我将感激不尽。
(1)The unemployed man was grateful to have(have) this valuable opportunity to find a job and he didn’t know how to express his gratitude(grateful)．
(2)He said gratefully(grateful)，“It is you who have helped me solve various problems.”
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(3)(读后续写之片段描写)马克很感激我对他的慷慨帮助。否则，他就会成为那只凶猛的狼的盘中餐了。
Mac was very grateful to me for my generous help.Otherwise，he would have been eaten by the fierce wolf.
(4)(应用文写作之申请信)如果您能考虑我的申请，我将不胜感激。
I would be grateful if you could take my application into account/consideration.
significant adj.有重大意义的；显著的(significance n．重要性，意义；意思 significantly adv.有重大意义地；显著地；意味深长地)
[教材原句P4]Customs play a significant role in festivals，but sometimes they can change over time.风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。
[外研版]But perhaps the most significant success that people have achieved to date is in medicine.但或许迄今为止，人们所取得的最重要的成功是在医药方面。
It is significant that...……很重要。 be very significant＝be of great significance有重大意义
(1)We ought to take part in a range of activities，which can be of significance(significant) to our personal development.
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(2)(2025·天津3月，书面表达)我们参观博物馆很重要，这样做能够激励和教育我们。
It is significant that we (should) visit museums，which can inspire and educate us.
typical adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的(typically adv.典型地；一般，通常)
[教材原句P4]One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.中国春节燃放鞭炮以驱鬼神、贺新年这一典型风俗就是一个例子。
[译林版]The film looks like a fairly typical historical film without fancy special effects，and it is made enjoyable by the performances of the main actors.这部电影看上去像一部颇为典型的历史剧，没有复杂的特效，几位主演的出色演技令这部电影十分精彩。
be typical of sb/sth是典型的…… It is typical of sb to do sth.某人经常做某事。
(1)Much to my satisfaction，it typically(typical) takes a day or two to record a new song in the studio.
(2)In previous days，being careless was typical of him，but now he is more careful.
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(3)(2025·浙江1月，应用文写作)青少年经常在校园里用自己的智能手机拍摄短视频。
It is typical of teenagers to shoot short videos on campus by using their own smartphones.
“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导的让步状语从句
[教材原句P4]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.然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。
“no matter＋特殊疑问词(who/which/what/where/when等)”引导让步状语从句时，可与wh-ever互换。但是“no matter＋特殊疑问词”只能引导让步状语从句，而wh-ever不仅可以引导让步状语从句，还可以引导名词性从句(wherever，whenever除外)。
(1)无论你走到哪里，无论你什么时候遇到困难，我保证我会立刻帮助你。
No matter where/Wherever you go and no matter when/whenever you are trapped in difficulties，I promise I will come to your help right away.
(2)无论我们遇到什么样的困难，我们都应该鼓足勇气克服它们。
Whatever/No matter what difficulties we are faced with，we should gather up our courage to overcome them.
(3)提供的课程多达10种，你可以自由选择最适合你的。
As many as ten courses are provided and you are free to choose whichever suits you best.
make＋it＋adj./n.(＋for sb)＋to do sth
[教材原句P5]Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。
·“make＋it＋adj./n.(＋for sb)＋to do sth”结构中，it是形式宾语，动词不定式短语作真正的宾语，it后的形容词或名词作宾语补足语，for用于引出不定式的逻辑主语。真正的宾语也可以是从句。 ·常用于该结构的动词还有：think，consider，find，feel等。
(1)(话题写作之语言学习)我觉得读英语报纸对我来说非常有用。所以我把每天读半个小时英文报当成一种习惯。
I feel it quite useful for me to read the English newspaper.So I make it a rule to read it for half an hour on a daily basis.
(2)(读后续写之情绪描写)得知我得了第一名，我发现我无法控制我内心的激动。
Learning that I won first place，I found it impossible to control my inner excitement.
(3) (话题写作之海洋保护)我们认为保护海洋不受污染是我们的责任。
①We think it our responsibility to protect oceans from being polluted.(think it＋n.＋to do)
②We think it our responsibility that we should protect oceans from being polluted.(think it＋n.＋that...)
Ⅰ.品句猜词
1．I figure that he is a leading figure in the music industry.v.认为　n．人物
2．It was late August and the crops had been safely gathered in.v.收割
3．Because of heavy pressure and overwork，he is fading fast.v.(身体)变得虚弱
4．I dislike seeing TV commercials when enjoying a wonderful soap opera.n.商业广告
Ⅱ.单词拼写
1．We will organize various activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival，ranging from guessing riddles to reciting Tang poems.
2.After all，reflecting on the knowledge we have learnt is necessary for our study at senior high school.
3．I strongly recommend you to visit the make-up store which features round-the-clock service.
4．After thinking twice，the composer finally decided on decorating(装饰) his room in this way.
5.Moreover，we should always keep in mind that we should choose the right clothes for different occasions(场合)．
6．Soldiers were marching(行进) up and down outside the government buildings when I got there.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
1．The conductor of the music band was dressed in the red costume，which made him more handsome.
2．At the closing ceremony，the headmaster offered congratulations(congratulate) to the students on winning first prize.
3．The farmers in the village are grateful to the expert in agriculture who has helped them solve many agricultural problems.
4．Sharing joys and sorrows with our parents or friends is of great significance(significant) to our personal growth.
5．Typically(typical)，we should have a fair attitude towards others’ religious beliefs.
6．Wherever you go in the future，you must always take advantage of every minute to improve yourself.
7．I think it important to use the social media properly，or we would be addicted to them.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
There are all kinds of festivals all over the world，which have 1.a wide range of origins，some seasonal，some religious，and some in memory of special 2.figures(figure) or events.However,3.what all different festivals have in common is the spirit of sharing joy，gratitude，love or peace.
The harvest festival 4.takes(take) place in almost all cultures.People celebrate it to show that they are grateful after finishing the agricultural work and gathering all the crops.The harvest festival 5.is celebrated(celebrate) with different customs in different cultures.
Although customs play an important role in festivals，they change as time goes by.For example，during the Chinese Spring Festival，many big cities no longer allow people to set off firecrackers，because it can make the air pollution 6.more serious(serious)．These days，with people 7.spending(spend) more money on gifts，festivals are becoming more commercial.While some people are against the festivals’ being commercialised 8.to prevent(prevent) the significance of the festivals from fading away，others believe it is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are what can reflect people’s wishes，beliefs，faiths，and attitudes towards life.They are occasions when people spend time 9.with family，relax and enjoy life.After studying festivals 10.carefully(careful)，you may find different cultures have a lot in common after all.
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Ⅰ.短语填空(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
1．Taking advantage of(利用) the media is a wonderful way to promote Chinese traditions and customs.
2．On no occasion should you give up(放弃) and you should believe that you can succeed if you try your best.
3．In spite of(尽管) my fright，I still managed to gather up my courage to get over the challenges.
4．It is typical of Americans to decorate their houses with(用……装饰……) beautiful things before Christmas comes.
5．With the development of(随着……的发展) science and technology，more and more advanced machines have been used in agriculture.
Ⅱ.主题微写作——节日介绍(满分15分)
1．我们中国人认为庆祝中秋节非常重要。(think＋it＋adj./n.＋to do sth)
We Chinese think it very significant/of great significance to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2．毕竟，这个节日是让我们与家人团聚的时刻。(that引导定语从句)
After all，the festival is an occasion that allows us to reunite with family members.
3．无论多忙，我们通常都一起赏圆月、吃月饼。(“no matter＋特殊疑问词”引导的让步状语从句)
However/No matter how busy we are，it is typical of us to admire the full moon and enjoy mooncakes together.
4．同时，我们也会做各种美食，从鱼肉、猪肉到蔬菜不等。(which引导非限制性定语从句)
Meanwhile，we will cook a full/wide range of delicious foods，which range from fish，pork to vegetables.
5．通过庆祝这个节日，我们认为我们应该对这一年的好收成心存感激。(figure that...)
By celebrating the festival，we figure that we should be grateful for the year’s good harvests.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
The decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has led to discussions all the way to the provincial legislature(立法机关)，but supporters say such moves can benefit children.The school service centre said the teachers made the decision—which was announced to parents by email—because several students in their classes don’t have a mother or father.
Bernard Drainville，Quebec Education Minister，said he doesn’t want to see Mother’s Day and Father’s Day disappear from Quebec schools but understands that sometimes，teachers have to adapt to the realities of their students.“Honestly，I can’t believe I’m in front of you today to stress the importance of Mother’s Day and the importance of Father’s Day，” he told reporters in Quebec City Wednesday.“I don’t think the idea of replacing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day with Parent’s Day is good.”
Manon Tombi，a Montreal mother of two who lost her husband to cancer in 2020，said she sees the good wishes behind the school’s move.Tombi,32，said it can be awkward for workers at her five-year-old son’s daycare when it comes time for children to make Father’s Day crafts.“Making the celebration about parents rather than the mother or father is more inclusive，” she said.“It avoids the discomfort for those children who don’t have a father or a mother.”
Rachel Langevin，a professor at McGill University who studies childhood trauma(精神创伤)，said for some children，a classroom celebration of Mother’s Day could be difficult.“In the context of a child that recently lost a parent，it could be re-traumatizing to have a celebration of Mother’s Day for a child that just lost his or her mother，” she said.“Over time，they may well be able to take part in a Mother’s Day celebration again，as they process through their own trauma.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了魁北克一所学校的教师将庆祝母亲节活动改为庆祝父母节的活动的决定引起了广泛的讨论，甚至上升到了省级立法机关。
1．Why did teachers decide to change a mother’s to a parent’s celebration
A．To build a more inclusive environment for children.
B．To follow a new provincial education policy.
C．To teach children to respect their parents.
D．To greatly satisfy parents’ requests.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中“The school service centre said the teachers made the decision...because several students in their classes don’t have a mother or father.”和第三段中“Making the celebration about parents rather than the mother or father is more inclusive”可推知，学校老师决定把母亲节改为庆祝父母的节日是为了给孩子们创造一个更具包容性的氛围。故选A。
2．What was Bernard Drainville’s attitude to celebrating Parent’s Day
A．Supportive. B．Disapproving.
C．Doubtful. D．Indifferent.
答案　B
解析　观点态度题。根据第二段最后一句“I don’t think the idea of replacing Mother’s Day or Father’s Day with Parent’s Day is good.”可知，Bernard Drainville对庆祝父母节持反对态度。故选B。
3．What did Manon Tombi think of celebrating Parent’s Day
A．It would make children without a mother or father less uncomfortable.
B．It would be more popular than celebrating other traditional holidays.
C．It would be less commercialized than celebrating Mother’s Day.
D．It would be more in line with her own preferences.
答案　A
解析　观点态度题。根据第三段最后两句可知，Manon Tombi认为让庆祝活动围绕父母而不是父亲或母亲，这样更具包容性。对于那些没有父亲或母亲的孩子来说，这样可以避免不适。故选A。
4．Why might a classroom celebration of Mother’s Day be difficult
A．It leads to lasting trauma and sadness.
B．Children struggle with making Mother’s Day crafts.
C．Children find it too emotional to celebrate their mothers.
D．It can be re-traumatizing for children who recently lost their mothers.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the context of a child that recently lost a parent，it could be re-traumatizing to have a celebration of Mother’s Day for a child that just lost his or her mother”可知，对于刚刚失去母亲的孩子来说，在教室里庆祝母亲节很困难，因为这可能会重新触发他们的精神创伤。故选D。
B(此篇精读)
There are always two sides to a story.Unfortunately，when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving，generations of Americans have been taught a ①one-sided history in homes and schools.
The ②mainstream cultural and historical story has been told by the white settlers(殖民者) who landed near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.In this version(版本)of the Thanksgiving story，the holiday celebrates the peaceful，friendly meeting of English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe(部落) for three days of feasting and thanksgiving in 1621.
This story paints a picture of ③courageous settlers braving the dangers of the New World and with the help of some friendly natives，finding a way to make a new life for themselves.Very few teachers get a chance to tell students about the mass killing of native tribes that took place in the years that followed.
For many Native Americans，Thanksgiving is a day of mourning(哀悼) and protest.Organised by the United American Indians of New England in 1970，the fourth Thursday in November(Thanksgiving) was recognised as the National Day of Mourning for Native Americans.
While some Native Americans have chosen to reject the Thanksgiving holiday completely，many welcome the positive messages of the holiday without consideration of its origin.This is because the idea of giving thanks is central to Native Americans’ culture，and in this way，Thanksgiving is simply a chance to appreciate the good things of life，like family，community，and the richness of the land.
Steven Peters，a Wampanoag tribe spokesman，was asked about his views on Thanksgiving and the fact that most Native Americans still gather to eat turkey and give thanks.
“I think it’s great.My ancestors had four harvest festivals throughout the year.Gathering with family and giving thanks for all that we have is a good thing.But I ask that you take a moment on that day to remember what happened to my people and the history as it was and not what had been written in the history books.”
语篇解读　这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了从原住民的角度看待感恩节的历史和意义，强调了这是一个体现故事两面性的节日，对于许多美国原住民而言，感恩节承载着哀悼与抗议的情感，同时也表达了对生活中美好事物的感激之情。
5．What can be learnt about the mainstream Thanksgiving story
A．It is a faithful reflection of the history.
B．It mourns the suffering of the natives.
C．It represents only one side of the story.
D．It is about the real origin of Thanksgiving.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段的“Unfortunately，when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving，generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in homes and schools.”，第二段的“The mainstream cultural and historical story has been told by the white settlers(殖民者)...”以及第三段第二句可知，主流的感恩节故事只代表了一方面的情况，即从殖民者的视角讲述有关感恩节的文化和历史，而没有全面反映感恩节背后的真实情况。故选C。
6．What does the underlined word “reject” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Refuse. B．Reflect.
C．Promote. D．Celebrate.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在的句子“many welcome the positive messages of the holiday without consideration of its origin”以及句首的While引导让步状语从句可知，画线词所在句表示“虽然一些美洲原住民选择完全拒绝感恩节，但仍然有许多人欣然接受这个节日的积极信息，而不考虑它的起源。”这里reject对应的是完全不庆祝感恩节的行为，即“拒绝”或“不接受”。故选A。
7．Why do many Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving
A．They are misled by history books.
B．They have adapted to modern life.
C．The history has taught them to be grateful.
D．The idea of giving thanks fits their culture.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第五段的“This is because the idea of giving thanks is central to Native Americans’ culture，and in this way，Thanksgiving is simply a chance to appreciate the good things of life，like family，community，and the richness of the land.”可知，许多原住民庆祝感恩节是因为感恩的观念符合他们的文化传统。故选D。
8．What is the best title for the text
A．Storytelling：No More One-sided Approach
B．Native Americans：Let the World Hear Our Voice
C．American History：Tears and Blood of the Natives
D．Thanksgiving：A Different Story to Native Americans
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。根据第一段以及全文可知，全文探讨了感恩节对于原住民来说有着不同的含义，不仅仅是庆祝，也包含哀悼和抗议，以及他们如何从自己的文化角度看待这个节日。因此，本文的最佳标题是D项“感恩节：一个对原住民来说不同的故事”。故选D。
[语境猜词] ①one-sided adj.片面的 ②mainstream adj.主流的 ③courageous(派)＝courage＋ous adj.勇敢的，有勇气的 [句式分析] Gathering with family and giving thanks for all that we have is a good thing. 分析：此句为复合句。gathering...and giving...为现在分词短语作主语；that引导定语从句，all为先行词，that在从句中充当宾语。 翻译：与家人团聚并感恩我们所拥有的一切，这是一件美好的事。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
One Thanksgiving Day，my best friend，Jane，and I found out our teacher Edward was having some financial(经济的) difficulties，so we decided to help.
When Jane told her family about our plan，her mother was 1 .Together they searched their house for things they could 2 .Her mother pulled out a big turkey and said，“Thanksgiving Day won’t be 3 without a turkey dinner.”
Before 4 gifts，we said some words of appreciation for the wonderful chance to 5 others.I will never forget the 6 look of our teacher and his wife when they 7 the door; their four children stood around them as we handed out the gifts.It was a cold night. 8 ，we all felt warm inside.
Last month 9 I was in a meeting，my secretary informed me，“Your high school teacher Mr Edward is wondering if you could 10 him a few minutes.”
I left my meeting and went to my office 11 .My teacher and I hugged and began to speak of the last 42 years.He told me he 12 remembered that cold winter night when we brought the 13 of Thanksgiving Day to his family.The food and gifts were certainly 14 ，but what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the 15 of Thanksgiving Day.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和朋友在感恩节给老师送去食物和礼物，帮助老师渡过经济困难时期，感恩精神温暖了彼此内心的故事。
1．A.embarrassed B．disappointed
C．moved D．calm
答案　C
解析　此处指简把“我们”的计划告诉了家人，她的母亲很感动。下文母亲拿出火鸡准备送给老师是她被感动的具体表现，故选C项。
2．A.sell out B．use up
C．throw away D．give away
答案　D
解析　根据下文母亲拿出火鸡准备送给老师可知，此处表示“寻找可以送给别人的东西”。give away赠送。故选D项。
3．A.ordinary B．complete
C．usual D．important
答案　B
解析　此处指没有火鸡的感恩节是不完整的，故选B项。
4．A.sending B．receiving
C．opening D．posting
答案　A
解析　根据下文“we handed out the gifts”可知这里指在送礼物之前，故选A项。
5．A.challenge B．impress
C．fool D．help
答案　D
解析　根据上文“we decided to help”可知，这里指“我们”有机会帮助别人。故选D项。
6．A.anxious B．surprised
C．charming D．terrified
答案　B
解析　此处指“我”永远忘不了老师和他妻子当时脸上吃惊的表情，故选B项。
7．A.pushed B．knocked
C．answered D．closed
答案　C
解析　此处指老师应声开门，answer the door应门，去开门，故选C项。
8．A.Besides B．Therefore
C．Otherwise D．However
答案　D
解析　此处指虽然是一个寒冷的夜晚，但“我们”都感到内心温暖，故选D项。
9．A.while B．after
C．before D．since
答案　A
解析　句意：上个月，当我在开会时，我的秘书告诉我：“你的高中老师爱德华先生想知道你是否能抽出几分钟时间给他。” 文中表示“当……时”，故选A项。
10．A.spare B．bring
C．save D．award
答案　A
解析　此处指给老师抽出几分钟时间，spare抽出，匀出，故选A项。
11．A.nervously B．hurriedly
C．proudly D．worriedly
答案　B
解析　“我”听说老师在等“我”，所以匆忙去办公室见老师，故选B项。
12．A.just B．already
C．even D．still
答案　D
解析　老师说他仍然记得“我们”在感恩节去他家的那个夜晚，still表示“仍然”，故选D项。
13．A.warmth B．excitement
C．pleasure D．experience
答案　A
解析　与上文“It was a cold night. ，we all felt warm inside.”呼应，指“我们”给他家带来了温暖，故选A项。
14．A.accepted B．offered
C．appreciated D．admitted
答案　C
解析　老师感激“我们”送去的食物和礼物，但那天晚上让他感到温暖的是看到了一组懂得感恩节的精神的青少年。故选C项。
15．A.gifts B．history
C．activities D．spirit
答案　D
解析　参考上题解析，此处指感恩节的精神，故选D项。

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