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新人教版必修三Unit 1 Festivals And Celebrations
单元作业
Listening and speaking
作业内容
前置性作业——基础性作业（必做）
课前预习
一、语境学词
重点单词及短语 典型例句
lantern We need to make this pumpkin into a lantern.
costume We are going to a costume party. Where is your costume
march Hermione marched away with her nose in the air.
congratulation Diana and Mary wrote back with delighted congratulations, but St. John did not reply.
riddle I had always the impression that Russia is a mysterious riddle.
dress (sb.) up That’s dress up and pretend to be Mummy and daddy.
after all Heroes aren’t more special, more courageous than the rest of us. After all, they are only human.
二、用以上词汇及短语的正确形式完成下列句子
1. She gripped Rachel’s arm and ______ her through the door.
2. Scientists claimed yesterday to have solved the ______ of the birth of the Universe.
3. A ______ is a lamp in a metal frame with glass sides and with a handle on top so you can carry it.
4. I’m not really ambitious. ______, money isn’t everything.
5. The performers, in ______ and make-up, were walking up and down backstage.
6. Lucy just love the fun of ______ in another era’s clothing.
7. He began pumping the hand of his son in ______.
课后作业——基础性作业（必做）
课后巩固
听课本Page3 Ex.3 Conversation 3录音完成以下内容填空
Guide: Now, everyone, when we turn this next corner, you'll all have a real treat for the eyes.
Man 1: Wow! These lanterns are 1.______!
Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me what's written on the pieces of paper Are they 2.______
Guide: Not exactly. They're 3.______ for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift.
Woman: Oh, what a nice idea!
Man 2: What else can Chinese people do during this 4.______
Guide: Oh, they can do many things. They can watch the dragon and lion dances, and also eat yuanxiao with their family. Yuanxiao is a kind of 5.______. The Chinese word "yuan" means "family unity and 6.______".
与同伴进行分角色扮演，演绎录音Conversation 3对话，尽可能模仿其语音语调。
第2、3课时 Reading and thinking
作业内容
前置性作业——基础性作业（必做）
基础测评
写出下列释义所对应的单元词汇
________ to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time.
________ the place or situation in which something begins to exist
________ the buying and selling of goods and services
________ the process or period of gathering in crops
________ the importance of an event, action etc, especially because of the effects or influence it will have in the future
________ to show that an event or occasion is important by doing something special or enjoyable
________ a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or these beliefs, customs etc
________ to look at something and think how beautiful or impressive it is
将第一题的词汇以正确形式填入下面短文
Though festivals all over the world have a wide range of ________, they have something in common. Almost every culture has a ________ festival. For example, during the Mid-Autumn festival in China, families gather ________ the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes. Customs play a ________ role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some ________ may fade away and others may ________. What's more, festivals are becoming more and more ________, with businesses take advantage of the _______. But people’s opinion differ over the issue.
All in all, festivals are important in our society. They are occasions where allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate.
（二）课堂作业——基础性作业（必做）
能力提升
根据课文内容完成思维导图并根据思维导图复述课文
（三）课后作业——探究拓展性作业（必做+选做）
拓展阅读
阅读理解（必做）【群文阅读：端午节】
The Dragon Boat
Festival is a traditional holiday that commemorates the life and death of the famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. The festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is a celebration where many eat rice dumplings(zongzi), drink realgar wine (雄黄酒)，and race dragon boats. Other activities include hanging moxa (艾草) and calamus (菖蒲)，taking long walks, and wearing perfumed medicine bags.
All of these activities and games such as making an egg stand at noon were regarded by the ancients as an effective way of preventing disease, evil, while promoting good health and well-being. People sometimes wear talismans (护身符) to fend off evil spirits or they may hang the picture of Zhong Kui, a guardian against evil spirits, on the door of their homes.
A dragon boat is a human-powered boat or paddle boat that is traditionally made of teak wood to various designs and sizes. They usually have brightly decorated designs that range anywhere from 40 to 100 feet in length, with the front end shaped like open-mouthed dragons, and the back end with a scaly tail. The boat can have up to 80 rowers to power the boat, depending on the length. A sacred ceremony is performed before any competition in order to "bring the boat to life" by painting the eyes. The first team to grab a flag at the end of the course wins the race.
Zongzi is a glutinous rice ball with a filling and wrapped in corn or reed (芦苇) leaves. The fillings can be eggs, beans, dates, fruits, sweet potatoes, walnuts, mushrooms, meat, or a combination of them. They are generally steamed.
The hanging of calamus and moxa on the front door, the pasting up pictures of Zhong Kui, drinking realgar wine and holding fragrant bags are said to possess qualities for preventing evil and bringing peace. Another custom is "fetching noon water", in which people draw well water on the afternoon of the festival in the belief that it will cure all illnesses.
主旨大意题
The passage mainly talks about________________________________.
连线题：将以下段落大意分别与对应段落相匹配
What is zongzi Para.1
Festive activity: rowing dragon boat Para.2
Basic information about the Dragon Boat Festival Para.3
Games and activities Para.4
Festive customs Para.5
(单选题)What can we infer from people celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival
Ancient people have their own ways to keep fit.
Ancient people all believe in super power or superstition.
To win the dragon boat competition, people should be highly cooperative.
People sometimes wear the picture of Zhong Kui as talismans.
(单选题)Wearing talismans, hanging of calamus or pasting up pictures of Zhong Kui are thought to be able to______.
prevent evil spirits, diseases and bring peace.
have a good luck in dragon boat competition
bring a brand-new year
help farmers to have a good harvest
七选五（选做）【群文阅读：春节正式成为联合国假日】
UN Declares Chinese New Year a Recognized Holiday:
A Milestone in Cultural Recognition
On 22nd December 2023, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly witnessed a historic milestone. 1.________ This decision has been sighted as a significant recognition of the festival celebrated by millions worldwide, particularly within Chinese communities.
A Resolution Reflecting Cultural Diversity and Inclusivity (包容性)
The resolution to honor Chinese New Year as a UN holiday is a mirror reflecting the cultural diversity and the inclusive spirit of the global organization. The UN has made a robust statement of its commitment to cultural sensitivity and the acknowledgment of important cultural celebrations globally. 2.________
Enhancing Understanding of Chinese Cultural Heritage
3.________. It is also an avenue to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Chinese cultural heritage among the international community. Chinese New Year is not only a celebration marked by feasts, fireworks, and family reunions but also a rich cultural tradition that encapsulates various elements of Chinese philosophy, folklore, and symbolism. By declaring it a UN holiday, the United Nations has elevated its status, giving it a global platform and encouraging a deeper exploration and appreciation of the intricate tapestry that is Chinese culture.
Furthering the UN’s Mission
This decision aligns with the UN’s mission of promoting peace, respect, and mutual understanding among nations. By acknowledging and celebrating the Chinese New Year, the UN is fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding, bridging cultural gaps, and promoting peace through cultural acceptance. 4.________
In conclusion, the decision to declare Chinese New Year a UN holiday signifies a milestone in the recognition and appreciation of cultural diversity. 5.________ Moreover, it further promotes the principles of peace, respect, and mutual understanding that underpin the mission and vision of the United Nations.
A It provides an opportunity for the world to learn and understand more about
Chinese culture and traditions.
B The assembly agreed to declare the Spring Festival, or more widely known as
the Chinese New Year, a United Nations holiday.
C This move sends a strong message to the world about the importance of
recognizing and respecting each other’s cultural heritage and traditions.
D This unanimous decision is not merely a recognition of a festival.
E UN decided to recognize Chinese New Year as a holiday by promoting
international trade and economy.
F The move is a prove to the UN’s brilliance in understanding the need for such
recognition, emphasizing their role in fostering global unity and respect for
all cultures.
G Chinese New Year has always been a significant festival to the world.
Discovering useful structures
作业内容
（一）课后作业——基础性作业（必做）
用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
The flower ________ (smell) sweet attracted lots of tourists to the beauty of nature.
Dora met a man ________ (wear) a Chinese opera mask at the party last night.
Her responsibility is ________ (promote) the Chinese folk art as possible as she can.
Tom apologized again and again for his not meaning to wake up the ________ (sleep) baby
Our traditional handcrafts are ________ (become) more and more popular in the worldwide.
The Chinese sugar painting is so _______ (surprise) that many foreign tourists couldn’t believe it.
In the remote village stood a temple ________ (date) back thousands of years ago
The most popular pastime for the elder is ________ (play) chess.
标出下列句子中动词-ing结构所作的句子成分。
The woman drinking coffee over there is a relative of my mother. _______
What he said at the meeting yesterday was very disappointing. _______
No one can ignore the rich culture dating back to ancient times changing into the modern age at a speed and scale that has never been witnessed. _______
Travelling along the old Silk Road is an experience, which is rewarding. _______
This area of France has a pleasing climate in August. _______
During the following days we’ll make good preparations for the coming examine next week. _______
Judy’s bad habit is reading without thorough understanding. _______
The problem which he met in the new school is quite puzzling to him. _______
根据所给提示，完成下列句子。
Exhausted and worn out, Louise lay down against a stone, __________ ______(觉得这一切都是值得的). (worth)
She lost herself in the memory, ________________(看都不看我一眼). (ignore)
Tom rushed out of the house, ________________(没有锁门). (leave)
________________(沐浴在阳光下), I feel a warm current flowing through all over. (bath)
He laughed, ________________(露出一排整齐的牙齿). (reveal)
（二）课后作业——综合应用性作业（必做）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。【群文阅读：人民的艺术】
An artist of the people
Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Du Fu, who's regarded 1.________ one of the greatest, would not have expected to become the subject of an online pop culture trend in 2012, the 1,300th anniversary of his birth year.
People created graffiti-style memos, mostly based on a monochromatic(单色的) ink portrait of 2.________ (he), to mock or simply for fun, and these went viral on 3.________ (society) media. The phenomenon, referred to as "Du Fu is so busy", drew divided responses among the public. Some viewed it disrespectful and others, especially the younger generation, said it was just 4.________ (kid) and meanwhile, gave the eighth-century poet a modern revival.
The reason 5.________ many people chose the same portrait to create was because the work appeared in middle school textbooks to go with one of Du's poems, and it would pop up in people's minds once the poet 6.________ (mention).
Few noticed, though, that it was Jiang Zhaohe (1904-89) 7.________ made this signature portraiture that became so widely circulated. And they would be even more 8.________ (surprise) to know that Jiang used his own face as the model for his imagined portrait of Du.
Now, more details of how Jiang created one of his most successful works and his 9.________ (achieve) as a leader in the figure painting genre of modern Chinese ink are revealed at 10.________ ongoing exhibition in Beijing.
Listening and Talking
作业内容
（一）前置性作业——探究拓展性作业（必做）
课前预习
尽可能收集与Festivals And Celebrations主题相关词汇，并完成以下主题词汇网络
借助词典学习方框内词汇及短语并将其填入句子
It’s lovely indeed, but _______, it’s not quite practical.
The dress was white and beautiful, but it covers me all over _______ eyes.
Waiter! I would like to have _______ , some chocolate _______ and a _______.
“_______ Christmas !” the children gave a _______ shout.
The fire alarm _______ and everyone was panic and couldn’t wait to rush out.
（二）课堂作业——基础性作业（必做+选做）
课后巩固
听课本Page7 Ex.1录音并完成对话。（必做）
Song Lin: Hi, Max. How was your holiday
Max: Hi, Song Lin. 1.__________, thanks.
Song Lin: So you went back to Canada to celebrate Christmas with your family, right
Max: Yes. I hadn't seen my family for a whole year. So 2.__________ again.
Song Lin: Good for you! So what did you do when you arrived home
Max: Well, first I helped 3.________ the Christmas tree and put presents under it. Then I helped my mum 4.________ the family dinner on Christmas Eve.
Song Lin: How wonderful! Your mum must have been very happy. I guess it was a really big meal.
Max: Oh, for sure! We cooked so much delicious food, like 5.________, 6.________, and 7.________. She even taught me how to make 8.________, which is my favourite ______.
Song Lin: 9.________. I didn't know you could cook.
Max: Haha! I didn't know either. Anyway, 10.___________. During dinner, we 11.________ and 12.________. We also played games with the kids afterwards. 13.__________! The best part, though, was opening our presents on Christmas morning.
Song Lin: Oh, that 14.__________, Max. I'm really happy that you were able to enjoy Christmas with your family. Festivals are great, aren't they Just relax with your family and remember 15.__________ in life ...
与同伴分角色朗读对话并摘录有关节日情感的表达。（必做）
Festive feelings and emotions
e.g. It was fantastic！
你还能想出更多有关情绪情感的表达吗？（选做）
（三）课后作业——综合应用性作业（选做）
课后能力提升
应用对话中的表达，与同伴分享一段自己的节日经历，草稿纸已备好。
You may begin like this: Among those festivals I have ever experienced, what impressed me most is____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
（三）课后作业——创新实践活动作业（选做）
创意实践
清明节即将到来，你的外国友人Jimmy想多了解一些中国的清明节传统与习俗，请你利用清明假期，制作一个英文vlog (视频日志)向他介绍家乡的清明节。（包括但不限于使用封面、后期配音、字幕制作、视频剪辑等）
语言素材：
清明节 The Qingming Festival/Tomb Sweeping Day
拜祭逝者 pay respect to the dead
扫墓 sweep tomb
奉行 observe v.
节气 solar term
踏青 spring outing
企盼 pray for
祭品 sacrifice n.
柳树 willow n.
香 incense n.
纸钱 joss paper
抵挡 ward off
邪恶的 evil adj.
放风筝 kite flying
青团sweet green rice ball
第6、7课时 Reading for writing
作业内容
（一）前置性作业——基础性作业（必做）
课前预习
写出下列释义所对应的单元词汇及表达
________ a large area of land whose politics, geography, or culture is different from other areas
________ a rounded or cylindrical container, typically of metal, used for cooking
________ be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity
________ situated inside or further in; internal
________ a very brief period of time/an exact point in time
________ (of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs
________ take part in a fight, either as sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground
________ used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement
________ a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight
________ sophisticated or expensive in a way that is intended to impress
用以上单词的正确形式完成下列句子。
Penny just wanted a simple black dress, not something ________.
We need to focus on our ________ beauty, not the outer one.
If you come further south in the mountain, you will get into the more tropical ________.
I ________ agree with Marge.
A few________ later, she found her son crying in the car.
You are supposed to ________ the interests of the company.
（二）课堂作业——综合应用性作业（必做+选做）
课堂巩固
阅读Page9课文，完成思维导图。（必做）
模仿思维导图的结构与表达，写一篇记叙文介绍自己的一次节日经历。（选做）
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Here are some expressions you may need:
The most unforgettable festival for me is .../ I will never forget ...
It was so enjoyable and exciting that I ...
It was the first time for me to ...
Feeling tired, but ...
I absolutely enjoy ...
It was the moment that ...
（三）课后作业——综合应用性作业（必做）
能力提升
句子翻译
端午节在中国的农历五月初五举行。
中国人十分重视传统节日，以此提醒人们勿忘先祖，勿忘习俗。
全城都在燃放烟花，刹那间烟花点亮夜空，孩子们嬉笑着用手捂住耳朵。
由竹子和纸制成的孔明灯被用以节日和各种庆典，被视为幸福和祈福的象征。
万圣节是属于孩子们的节日。这一天，孩子们通常乔装打扮，去邻居家讨要糖果。
（四）课后作业——探究拓展性作业（选做）
阅读理解【群文阅读：2023年上海万圣节】
Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style
There were evil wizards, TV celebrities and undead beings, yes.
But there were also walking Internet memes(网络热梗), rare public expressions of queer life(酷儿生活), and at least one bipedal cucumber — a colorful burst of pent-up(被压抑的) energy and emotion in Shanghai’s first big Halloween celebration in years.
In Shanghai, revelers(狂欢者) have embraced Halloween, turning what started as a Western tradition into something distinctly Chinese.
This year’s celebration was also the first since the pandemic, adding to the exuberant(热情洋溢的) tone of the thousands present, who laughed, mingled and delighted in each others’ costumes. Participants said it was the largest gathering they had seen in years.
“It was a sea of joy from Huaihai Road all the way to Nanjing Road,” said Eric Ding, a 23-year-old tech worker. “Voices from all corners of the world came together here.”
Wakkii Zheng, who came to Shanghai just for the party, dressed up as a royal concubine from a popular TV show, “Empress in the Palace.” Calling Halloween his own “Met Gala,” he said he started planning his outfit in early October and decided, last-minute, against wearing a version of Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas outfit.
One woman wore a sign that said “liberal arts majors graduate,” and carried a metal bowl and a QR code for donations. Another woman dressed up as a starving medical school student, also with a bowl for begging.
Two men in e-commerce uniforms held up signs that advise others not to get into the industry, which was once one of China’s fastest growing sectors.
Like anywhere else with TV and an internet connection, Halloween inspired many costumes from pop culture. Max Ma, a 26-year-old software engineer, wore a hazmat suit intended to replicate the meth-making criminals of her favorite show, “Breaking Bad.” “Eight out of ten people had costumes,” said Ms. Ma. “It felt like a true carnival for everyone.” Other costumes were inspired by Chinese internet memes, like members of a fake McDonald’s religion. “It was especially joyous, especially tolerant,” she said. “Everyone had a happy attitude.”
热词盘点：
wizard n. 巫师
meme n. 梗，网络段子
bipedal adj. 两足的
pent-up 被压抑的
embrace v. 欣然接受的
concubine n. 妾，小老婆
outfit n. 全套服装
QR code 二维码
iconic adj. 偶像的，象征性的
liberal arts 文科
replicate v. 复制，复现
carnival n. 狂欢节
hazmat 危险物品（缩写）
exuberant adj. 热情洋溢的
mingle v. （使）混合；往来的
fleeting 短暂的，迅速的
阅读并完成下列题目：
文章可分为三个部分，请将文章各部分内容补充完整
Structure Part 1 Para.1 It's the first major ______ event after ______.
Part 2 Para.2-7 Mixture of cultures: ______ tradition with ______ characteristics.
Part 3 Para.8 High turnout: “sea of ______ from Huaihai Road to Nanjing road”
(单选题)The article indicates that Halloween celebration in Shanghai was notable for_____.
mixture of various cultural influences
exclusively represent western pop culture
only include Chinese traditional culture
pay attention to Chinese traditional figures
(多选题)What’s the significance of the Halloween celebration in Shanghai _____
public expression of pent-up emotions
showcase of diversity and creativity
provide an opportunity for the youth to earn extra money
opportunity for community to bonding
完形填空【群文阅读：开启人生新篇章】
Turning the Page: Steps to Create a New Chapter in Your Life
If you could talk to your younger self again, what would you tell them Not to trust a specific person or alter a decision that you ___1___. For me, the best advice to give my younger self would be to be ___2___, because life is only going to get ___3___ from here on. I had a lot of problems back then, had no self-confidence, didn’t love myself and so much more but now I have ___4___ for the better. If I can become the best version of myself then so can you, I am here to help you with that.
___5___ your life can be easy if you truly ___6___ yourself, after all, you only have yourself in this world. So turn the ___7___ of your life with us, and move on from every ___8___ and heartbreak. I changed my life for the better, and now it is your turn to do so.
Life is going to ___9___ a lot of problems your way, you need to be mentally prepared for each and every situation. Everything that you ___10___ till now was just a part of the problem and everything which comes after will be part of the solution. Take the whole thing as a ___11___ experience, because if you don’t then it could lead to ___12___ hurdles.
In order to be better than before you need to leave that guilt and ___13___ in the past and emerge as someone new. You need to make sure that no matter what happens, you won’t let anything hold you back and will try to be better each day. The secret over here is to never stop trying, once you stop trying you are already dead.
Screwing up is totally fine, if you feel like ___14___ then do so, all of this will make you feel better. Let none of these things break you down, they are only here to provide us with ___15___, nothing else. You must develop a kind of attitude that itself becomes the solution to all of your problems. Break free from all of your past problems and emerge as a phoenix from the ashes of your past!
Picture your goals in your mind and make sensible steps towards them with each passing day. Let nothing stand in your way.
1. A. chose B. canceled C. made D. delayed
2. A. stronger B. younger C. greater D. better
3. A. easier B. harder C. safer D. lighter
4. A. picked B. limited C. managed D. improved
5. A. Turning around B. Turning in C. Turning down D. Turning to
6. A. check out B. cheer up C. believe in D. set off
7. A. strangers B. pages C. experiences D. tickets
8. A. struggle B. strike C. string D. stretch
9. A. push B. fetch C. throw D. approach
10. A. looked B. accepted C. tended D. faced
11. A. studying B. proving C. learning D. trying
12. A. unnecessary B. unlike C. unfortunate D. unusual
13. A. satisfied B. shame C. surprised D. survived
14. A. crying B. kicking C. clapping D. beating
15. A. minds B. searches C. classes D. lessons
单元质量检测
一、听课本Page12的独白完成以下短文
The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on 1.__________ of the first month of the lunar year and it is the first significant festival after Chinese New Year. It also marks the final day of 2.__________.
The main activity during the Lantern Festival is looking at lanterns. On the day of the festival, no matter where you go—the streets, markets, shops, parks, and homes — you can see beautiful lanterns. Children like to play outside with their lanterns. In the evening, most cities will organise lantern shows which add to 3.__________. The shows have 4.__________, including animals, flowers, people, buildings, and more.
Riddles are usually written on the lanterns. People crowd around to try to 5.__________. This is one of the most popular activities since the beginning of the festival.
Yuanxiao is the special food of the Lantern Festival. Different fillings are stuffed into balls of 6.__________. They are then boiled and enjoyed by all families on the night of the festival. The round shape of vuanxiao symbolises 7.__________.
Interestingly, the Lantern Festival was known as Chinese Valentine's Day in the past. In the old days, young girls were usually not allowed to leave their houses, except during the Lantern Festival when they could join the crowds. Therefore, the festival became a rare opportunity that only happened once a year for 8.__________ while looking at lanterns. And it was also a good day for lovers to meet.
With a history of over 2,000 years as a traditional Chinese festival, the Lantern Festival is celebrated both in 9.__________. Chinese people living in any part of the world can experience and 10.__________.
二、用方框内单词的正确形式完成句子
1. She _______ into the room without knocking.
2. Davis was one of the most _______ musicians of the last century.
3. The color red commonly ______ danger and alert.
4. The men were all _______ one another warmly for his winning the prize.
5. Scotland experienced a _______ period of population growth during the early times.
6. Jane began to speak, but at the very ______, Helen showed up.
7. We stayed at some ______ hotel with swimming pool and a gym.
8. The Halloween event was given wide _______ coverage, like TV, newspaper, etc.
三、阅读理解【群文阅读：复活节的巧克力】
What’s up with chocolate for Easter
Cocoa prices are going nuts: The bean is now more valuable than several precious metals and has surged faster than even bitcoin.
After cocoa passed the all-time record it hit in 1977 of $5,400 per metric ton, right before Valentine's Day – melting not just hearts but also wallets – one of the cocoa prices this week topped a whopping $10,000 per metric ton. Just in time for chocolate Easter bunnies.
To sum it up, cocoa prices have more than doubled in the first three months of the year and more than tripled in the past 12 months.
It all boils down to a dramatic drop in supply. The world is facing the biggest deficit of cocoa in decades. Most cocoa beans are grown in West Africa, where extreme weather and changing climate patterns have upended crop harvests, which are forecast to fall short for the third year in a row.
That means another year of higher prices for makers, sellers and, ultimately, eaters of chocolate. Chocolate bunnies and eggs are expected to be pricier this Easter and perhaps for some time to come. Shoppers are still expected to splurge on the holiday, but can anticipate to get less for what they pay for.
Roughly two-thirds of the world's cocoa is grown in West Africa, most of it in Ivory Coast and Ghana. And farmers there have faced extreme weather brought by changing climate patterns for a few years: heavy rains and flooding, high winds during the dry season — wrong conditions at the wrong time of year. This has worsened crop disease and also road conditions, disrupting bean deliveries to ports.
The International Cocoa Organization forecasts that global cocoa supply will decline by almost 11% this season. Other cocoa-growing countries have been unable to fill the gap because ramping up production is expensive and time-consuming; it takes years for newly planted trees to produce cocoa beans.
According to the passage, what leads to price increasing of cocoa
Extreme weather and changing climate in West Africa
People tend to buy a lot of chocolate to make Easter bunnies and eggs
Buyers took over cocoa in a large scale
Farmers doesn’t grow cocoa any more
The underlined word “splurge” means _______.
spend a lot of money buying things
send things you don’t need
receive holiday gifts as many as possible
get together with closed friends
What can we infer from the passage
People may not get the chocolate bunnies and eggs for Easter.
The market price of cocoa will get unexpected high for the situation of cocoa planting is getting worse.
Weather and climates in West Africa is not suitable to plant crops anymore.
Cocoa industry and farmers cannot solve the problem via plating more trees in order to satisfy the need of market.
What’s the attitude of the author to the situation of cocoa deficiency
worried B. objective C. indifferent D. supported
四、七选五【群文阅读：二十四节气——小暑】
Minor Heat
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat, the 11th solar term of the year, began on July 7 and ended on July 22, 2023. Minor Heat signifies the hottest period is coming but the extreme hot point has yet to arrive. 1._______
A season of storms, thunder and hail
2._______, there might still be droughts in some years. One of the prevailing farming activities during Minor Heat is staying on top of flood control and drought relief.
A season for the lotus flower
In Minor Heat, high temperatures are good for the growth of the lotus flower. From Minor Heat to the Double Ninth Festival, the elegant lotus flower is in full bloom. 3._______ Zhu Shuzhen, a woman of the Southern Song Dynasty, once described in her famous poem Summer Fireflies a happy scene of children playing with fireflies in the woods at night.
4._______
Minor Heat comes when all kinds of melons are being harvested. One custom in Nanjing, Jiangsu province has to do with enjoying small melons on the day of Minor Heat and having big melons on the day of Major Heat. Small and big melons normally refer to cantaloupes（哈密瓜) and watermelons.
Eating dumplings
5._______ When "dog days" come, people tend to lose their appetites, and dumplings can refresh people's feelings toward food.
Sunning clothes
During the Minor Heat period, with the longest amount of sunlight and the strongest sunlight radiation, many families hang their clothes out in the sun to prevent mildew(霉变).
A.Eating small melons
B.Getting cool in summer
C.The following is several things you need to know about Minor Heat.
D.Dumplings are the traditional and household food among Chinese.
E.The weather is getting warmer for people to bath the sunlight.
F.Minor Heat is also the season when fireflies become lively.
G.Storms, thunder and hail often happen during Minor Heat, though.
五、完形填空【群文阅读：通往情绪成熟之路】
Your Path to Emotional Maturity
Have you ever wondered about the significance of emotions in our life Emotions play a ___1___ part in our lives and are contagious unless you know how to ___2___ control them. Let me give you an ___3___ here: When you are with your loved ones, your ___4___ changes instantly, right If they feel happy then you feel___5___, and if they feel angry/sad then so do you. Starting to get what I was talking about in the beginning Should you be feeling like that In certain situations yes, but every time, no!
You may find it very hard to believe but it is NOT our ___6___ to bear their feelings, this is something that they have to do themselves. ___7___ this, we must also learn to control our feelings, and never ever be manipulated by our own feelings.
Let me give you my own example here. In the middle of a ___8___ between your spouse or partner, they will say, “You really ___9___ my feelings”. Sometimes, you might even say: “You are making me angry”. What does this imply It means that you have ___10___ the other person to emotionally manipulate you. Whenever this happens, you start ___11___ yourself, especially for the emotions that others are feeling. This is known as emotional projection, you must learn to control this or it will create co-dependency in relationships which is very ___12___.
What should be your course of action here It might seem ___13___ when I say this but you really need to hear it. YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW OTHERS FEEL! This goes sideways, others are also not accountable for how you feel and that is our ___14___ for today. Today, we will learn to be emotionally accountable and ___15___, doing so will result in a better and happier life.
1. A. critical B. unnecessary C. impossible D. inappropriate
2. A. completely B. absolutely C. actually D. undoubtedly
3. A. question B. example C. problem D. issue
4. A. relationship B. sensation C. feeling D. mood
5. A. excited B. happy C. sad D. difficult
6. A. motion B. task C. responsibility D. behaviour
7. A. Apart from B. Along with C. Thanks to D. In particular
8. A. discussion B. fight C. talk D. joke
9. A. melt B. harm C. break D. hurt
10. A. allowed B. stimulate C. inspire D. ask
11. A. hurting B. beating C. scolding D. blaming
12. A. hurtful B. respectful C. harmful D. beautiful
13. A. rude B. good C. polite D. warm
14. A. outcome B. goal C. mission D. work
15. A. fortunate B. friendly C. lonely D. mature
六、语法填空【群文阅读：七夕节】
Qixi Festival
The seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar is 1.______(know) as Qi Xi, a 2.______(tradition) holiday that has been recently called China's Valentine's Day.
There are several versions of the myth 3.______ inspired the festival – the oldest written incarnation(特殊体现) is from a 2,600-year-old poem – but the basic tale is of the forbidden romance between a weaver girl, Zhinü (织女), and a cowherd, Niulang (牛郎).
The beautiful seventh daughter of the Goddess of Heaven, Zhinü abandons her 4.______(duty) of weaving clouds and rainbows for a day to frolic(嬉闹) on earth. Spying Zhinü – in risqué(有伤风化的) variations of the story, she is bathing in a lake – Niulang instantly falls in love with the beautiful girl and 5.______(propose). Zhinü agrees. They have two children and almost live happily ever after.
Unfortunately, Zhinü’s mother does not consider the lowly cowherd 6.______ suitable match and conspires to break them 7.______. She summons Zhinü back to heaven (and her monotonous weaving tasks), leaving a distraught(极其不安的) Niulang as a single father in the mortal realm.
8._____(hope) to make everything better, Niulang’s magical talking ox offers to sacrifice himself so that Niulang can don its hide, thereby 9.______(transport) him and their children to heaven. When the Goddess gets wind, she banishes Zhinü to the 10.______(east) star Vega and Niulang to the western star Altair, and creates the Milky Way to separate them for eternity.
But every year on the seventh night of the seventh moon, all the magpies of the world flock to the heavens and form a bridge so that the couple can spend the night together.
七、创意实践活动项目（选做）
以小组为单位，选择一项中国非物质文化(China’s intangible culture)，制作一份思维导图介绍该文化，并配以文字说明、图片或视频简介等，鼓励创新和尝试当下流行的网络媒体技术，并在课堂上进行小组汇报。（参考选题如下）
选题参考：
糖画 sugar painting 皮影戏 shadow puppets
面塑 dough sculpture 昆曲 Kunqu Opera
油纸伞 oiled paper umbrella 扎染 tie-dye参考答案
Listening and speaking
二、
1. marched 2. riddle 3. lantern 4. After all 5. costumes 6. dressing up
7. congratulating
（二）
一、1. amazing 2. wishes 3. riddles 4. festival 5. sweet dumpling 6.happiness
第2、3课时 Reading and thinking
一、写出下列释义所对应的单元词汇
establish origin commerce harvest significance celebrate tradition admire
二、将第一题的词汇以正确形式填入下面短文
origins harvest admiring significant traditions be established commercial celebrations
（二）
origins significance harvest Egypt Halloween commercialization
（三）
The passage mainly talks about the traditions and activities of the Dragon Boat Festival.
CDBAE
C
A
七选五
BFDCA
Discovering useful structures
（一）
1.smelling(定语) 2. wearing(定语) 3. promoting(表语) 4.sleeping(定语) 5.becoming(表语) 6. surprising(表语) 7.dating(定语) 8.playing(表语)
二、
1.The woman drinking coffee over there is a relative of my mother.
2.What he said at the meeting yesterday was very disappointing.
3.No one can ignore the rich culture dating back to ancient times changing into the modern age at a speed and scale that has never been witnessed.
4.Travelling along the old Silk Road is an experience, which is rewarding.
5.This area of France has a pleasing climate in August.
6.During the following days we’ll make good preparations for the coming examine
next week.
7.Judy’s bad habit is reading without thorough understanding.
8.The problem which he met in the new school is quite puzzling to him
三、
1.feeling it was all worth it.
2.ignoring me completely
3.leaving the door unlocked
4.bathing in the sun
5.revealing a line of white teeth
（二）
四、
1. as 2. him 3. social 4. kidding 5. that
6. was mentioned 7. who/that 8. surprised 9. achievements 10. an
Listening and Talking
（一）
dumplings; admire the moon; light firecrackers; dragon boat; lantern riddles;
couplets; red envelopes; the Spring Festival; the Lantern Festival;
the Mid-Autumn Festival; Christmas; Halloween; the Thanksgiving Day
to be frank
except for
mashed potatoes/pudding/roast turkey
Merry/merry
went off
（二）
It was fantastic.
It was great to see them
decorate
prepare for
roast turkey
mashed potatoes
Christmas pudding
apple pie
That’s amazing!
it was great to be with my family.
shared stories
told jokes
It was great fun!
sounds terrific
what’s truly important
It was great fun!
That’s amazing.
It was great to...
How wonderful!
I’m really happy that..
你还能想出更多有关情绪情感的表达吗？（选做）
How exciting!
It’s very exciting.
Everything was fine.
I’m really looking forward to...
I loved watching...
It’s good to spend time with...
（三）
。
参考范文：
Among those festivals I have ever experienced, what impressed me most is the Spring Festival. The food, the lion dance and the beautiful fireworks are all out of speech. It’s always exciting for me. I loved watching those traditional performances, especially the Spring Festival Gala. Moreover, It’s good time for family reunion.
第6、7课时 Reading for writing
（一）
region 2. pot 3. represent 4. inner 5. moment
6. autonomous 7. wrestle 8. absolutely 9. eagle 10. fancy
二、
1.fancy 2.inner 3.region 4.absolutely 5.moments 6.represent
（二）
Mongolian robes; horses; archery; chatting or taking photographs;
ceremony; performances; wrestling; archery; races;
exciting; moved; enjoyed; surprised; worried; tired
参考范文：
Today was my first fourth of July celebration, and I'll always remember it because it was so wonderful. The fourth of July is Independence Day in the US— the anniversary of the day the United States became its own country in 1776.
I began the day by packing my swimming suit and a towel. Then I went with my host family to a supermarket to load up on food and drinks. After that we were off to a friend's ranch out in the country for a barbecue and pool party.
It was all so amazing! While the adults cooked food on the barbecue, we played in the pool. Then we all ate and ate until we were completely stuffed. Our friends had some old ice cream churners, so after lunch we all took turns churning homemade ice cream. Since the temperature outside was around 40 degrees, it seemed like the ice cream took forever! I would turn the handle on the churn until my arm was sore, and then someone else would take over. But it was all worth it, because when we were finished it was the most fantastic ice cream I have ever eaten! Then, someone asked me if I would like to try horseback riding. I was afraid at first, but they gave me a very gentle horse.
It was so peaceful to ride the horse through the fields and forest. Finally, when it grew dark, we had a thrilling fireworks display.
Now I'm back home with my host family. Though I'm tired, I think this had to be the most exciting day of my life! I can't wait for next year!
（三）
句子翻译
Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in China.
The Chinese people attach great importance to traditional festivals, which reminds people of their ancestors and customs.
Fireworks were being set off across the city, suddenly lighting up the night sky. Children were laughed, covering their ear with two hands.
Sky lantern made of bamboo and covered with paper are used at festivals and all kinds of celebrations, which are regarded as symbols of happiness and good wishes.
Halloween is now a children’s festival, when they can dress up and go to their neighbor’s homes to ask for sweents.
（四）
Halloween pandemic； western Chinese; joy
C
ABD
完形填空【群文阅读：开启人生新篇章】
1-5 CABDA 6-10 CBACD 11-15 CABAD
单元质量检测
一、听课本Page12的独白完成以下短文
the fifteen’s day 2.the Chinese New Year celebrations 3.the festive atmosphere
lanterns of different shapes 5.guess the riddles 6.sticky rice flour
reunion/harmony/ happiness 8.single people to find love 9.China and abroad
experience and share this exciting festival
二、用方框内单词的正确形式完成句子
1.marched 2.significant 3.represents 4.congratulating
5.brief 6.moment 7.fancy 8.media
三、阅读理解【群文阅读：复活节的巧克力】
AADB
七选五【群文阅读：二十四节气——小暑】
CGFAD
五、完形填空【群文阅读：通往情绪成熟之路】
1-5 ACBDB 6-10 CABDA 11-15 DCABD
六、语法填空【群文阅读：七夕节】
1. known 2.traditional 3.that 4.duties 5.proposes
6.a 7.apart 8.Hoping 9.transporting 10.eastern

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