《festivals around the world》同步练习 （人教版必修3）.doc

1、Unit 1 Festivals around the world 课后提升练习一、 单项选择（每题 1 分，总分 10 分）1. In some parts of London, missing a bus means _ for another hour.A. waiting B. to wait C. wait D. to be waiting2. Many people _ death in the earthquake as a result of the delay of the supplies.A. was starved to B. starved to C. were st

2、arved of D. starved for3. My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was _ it.A. in honor of B. in memory of C. in favor of D. in search of4. Could you tell me where you bought the shoes you _ yesterday?A. tried on B. put on C. had on D. pulled on5. When a pencil is partly in a glass of wa

3、ter, it looks as if it _.A. breaks B. has broken C. were broken D. had been broken6. The World Cup _ in Germany this year.A. took place B. hold C. played D. happened7. Daddy didnt mind what we were doing, as long as we were together, _ fun.A. had B. have C. to have D. having8. When the snake is slow

4、ly crawling toward his face, he _ his breath.A. take B. lost C. held D. caught9. My friend hasnt _ till nowI hope she isnt ill.A. come up B. made up C. gone up D. turned up10. The day _ he was looking forward _ in the end.A. when, to come B. which, to come C. which, to came D. when, to came二、 用所给短语的

5、适当形式填空（每题一分，总分 10 分）day and night take place in memory of dress up look forward tokeep ones word hold ones breath have fun with play a trick on as though1. You dont need to _; just to go to the pubjeans and a T-shirt will do.2. We may never discover what _ that night.3. A ceremony was held _ those w

6、ho had died in the earthquake.4. She was _ seeing the grandchildren again.5. I felt _ Id been lying in the sun for hours.6. He promised to help and he _.7. How long can you _ in water?8. I never thought that they were _ me. I was very disappointed.9. On Sundays children often _ each other. They are

7、very happy.10. After the heavy rain the machines were kept running _ to pump water.三、 完成句子（每题 3 分，总分 30 分）1. The accident could have been much worse; luckily _. (没有造成损害)2. I wrote a long _ (写了一首长诗来纪念) Robert, who _ my old friend _ a good teacher.(过去既是朋友又是老师)3. Everybody _ his good _ humor.(钦佩他绝妙的幽默感

8、)4. He talks _ all about it. (好像知道了全部)5. Dont feel sorry for the disabled or _(捉弄) them.6. _(多有趣啊) to swim in the sea in hot summer!7. We thank you for your cooperation and we _ your good news.(静候佳音 )8. His father _ (打算要他去当工程师).9. The chair looks rather hard, but in fact, it is very _(坐上去很舒服).10. Th

9、e _(满意的) look on his face suggested that his performance _(令人满意的).四、 完形填空(每题 1.5 分，总分 30 分)April Fools DayThe first of April is commonly known _1_ April Fools Day, and its customarily on this day to play a _2_ on a friend. If your friend is _3_ in, then he or she is an April _4_.It isnt only childre

10、n who _5_ jokes. Grown-ups like such pranks(恶作剧), too. Even the media sometimes try to deceive the _6_with a _7_ April fool story. Some years _8_, for example, a famous joke was played on the _9_. A _10_ reporter reported that strange geological changes have resulted in weaker gravity in different _

11、11_ of Britain. He asked _12_ to jump _13_ and see if they _14_ jump higher than they usually could. Many people did. The hundreds of _15_ the BBC received proved how _16_ the hoax(恶作剧) was. not until twelve oclock did the BBC gently _17_ its listeners it was April Fools Day that day.Making jokes on

12、ly _18_ until noon of the day, the rule is rigid and everybody accepted. Anyone who tries to make a fool after midday is a _19_ fool than he who has been _20_. The late trickster is instantly rebuffed(受挫), as a piece of poem goes:April Fools Day is gone and past. You are the biggest fool at last.Whe

13、n April Fools Day comes again, Youll be the biggest fool then.1. A. for B. to C. about D. as2. B. fool B. trick C. match D. game3. A. taken B. cheated C. fooled D. invited4. A. fool B. boy C. girl D. child5. A. dislike B. like C. hate D. enjoy6. A. fools B. grown-ups C. adults D. public7. A. dull B.

14、 foolish C. slow D. wise8. A. more B. before C. ago D. later9. A. screen B. radio C. TV D. computer10. A. scientific B. ordinary C. common D. special11. A. countries B. parts C. place D. nation12. A. scientists B. readers C. watchers D. listeners13. A. back B. down C. up D. up and down14. A. mostly

15、B. hardly C. usually D. normally15. A. pictures B. messages C. ideas D. calls16. A. successful B. unsuccessful C. successfully D. unsuccessfully17. A. retell B. remind C. tell D. warns18. A. lasts B. continues C. goes D. comes on19. A. clever B. bigger C. smaller D. foolish20. A. selected B. chosen

16、C. fooled D. made五、 阅读理解（每题 2 分，总分 30 分）ASweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities). It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughou

17、t the country. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjo

18、yed. Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the citys orphans and shut-ins (卧病在床的人) too often felt forgotten and neglected, conceived the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this through the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he di

19、stributed these small remembrances on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony, which came to be called “Sweetest Day“. In time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the underprivileged was broadened to include

20、everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small remembrance. And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country. Sweetest Day is not based on any single groups religious belief or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed

21、enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a practical way.1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Sweetest Day is a holiday which always f

22、alls on the Saturday in October.B. More and more people are now celebrating Sweetest Day in the whole country.C. Only a few religious have the tradition to celebrate the holiday.D. Sweetest Day is much more important in big cities than in small cities.2. The idea of creating Sweetest Day came from _

23、.A. a city named Cleveland 60 years ago B. the citys orphans and shut-insC. a man who cared orphans and shut-ins D. a mans friends, relatives and associates3. Sweetest Day is celebrated in the following ways EXCEPT _.A. a kind act B. a small remembrance C. gift-giving D. a family party4. From the th

24、ird paragraph we can learn that _.A. over 60 years ago, a man too often felt forgotten and neglectedB. only with the help of the mans friends and neighbors, he got a small remembrance.C. it is the people in Cleveland who spread Sweetest Day to other cities.D. all people loved to be remembered by oth

25、ers on Sweetest Day in Cleveland.BThe Double Ninth FestivalThe “Chong Yang Festival“ is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and it is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. Origins: The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC). According to the yin/yang

26、 division that forms a basis to the Chinese world view, yin stands for the elements of darkness and yang represents life and brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth day of the ninth month is a double yang day, so the name “Chong Yang Festival“. Came into being. The ninth month is

27、also a sign of the coming of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and filial(孝顺) Chinese sons and daughters developed this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. The Double Ninth Festival, therefore, also became an occasion to visit the grav

28、es of dead family members. Clothes made of paper would t be burnt as offerings. Climbing mountains: On the Double Ninth Festival, people customarily climb mountains, appreciate chrysanthemum(菊花 ), drink chrysanthemum wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. The Double Ninth Festival is also the “Old Men Fe

29、stival“. Old people are especially meant to improve their health by taking part in the activities on the day of the festival. Family get-togethers: The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. It is an occasion to remember ones ancestors. Often, family outings are organized dur

30、ing which people search to enjoy nature and to show their love and care for family members.5. The Double Ninth Festival became well-known as the following EXCEPT _.A. the ninth day of September B. a sign of the coming of winterC. an occasion to visit the graves of the dead D. an occasion to remember

31、 ones ancestors6. How do Chinese people honor their ancestors on the Double Ninth Festival?A. They provide their dead family members with all kinds of winter clothes.B. they make paper clothes and burn them as offerings of winter clothes.C. they go to climb mountains with their old family members.D.

32、 they continue to have the Double Ninth Festival for the whole winter7. Why is the Double Ninth Festival also called “Old Men Festival” according to the passage?A. Old people all honor their ancestors on that day.B. Old people climb mountains to improve their health on that day.C. Old people like to

33、 enjoy chrysanthemum, drink chrysanthemum wine.D. Old people often get together on that day to show their love for their family.COne story about Jack, an Irishman, who was not allowed into Heaven because he was stingy(吝啬) with his money. So he was sent to hell. But down there he played tricks on the

34、 Devil (Satan), so he was kicked out of Hell and made to walk the earth forever carrying a lantern. Well, Irish children made Jacks lanterns on October 31st from a large potato, hollowed out with the sides having holes and lit by little candles inside. And Irish children would carry them as they wen

35、t from house to house begging for food for the village Halloween festival. The Irish name for these lanterns was “Jack with the lantern“ or “Jack of the lantern,“ shortened as “Jack-o-lantern“ and now spelled “jack-o-lantern.“The traditional Halloween you can read about in most books was just childr

36、ens fun night. Halloween celebrations would start in October in every elementary school.Children would make Halloween decorations, all kinds of orange-paper jack-o-lanterns. And from black paper youd cut “scary“ designs -an evil witch(女巫) with a pointed hat riding through the sky on a broomstick, ma

37、ybe with black bats flying across the moon, and that meant bad luck. And of course black cats for more bad luck. Sometimes a black cat would ride away into the sky on the back of the witchs broom. And on Halloween night wed dress up in Mom or Dads old shoes and clothes, put on a mask, and be ready t

38、o go outside. The little kids had to go with their mothers, but we older ones went together to neighbors houses, ringing their doorbell and yelling, “Trick or treat!“ meaning, “Give us a treat (something to eat) or well play a trick on you!“ The people inside were supposed to come to the door and gi

39、ve us some sweets.8. Where did the Irish children go with the jack-o-lanterns.?A. They went to find large potatoes. B. They went to the neighbors houses for foodC. They went to find an Irishman, Jack D. They went to find books for fun9. What kind of Halloween decorations did children make?A. They ma

40、de a black cat with a pointed hat. B. They made orange-paper evil witches.C. They cut black paper scary designs. D. They made all kinds of black jack-o-lanterns.10. From the last paragraph we can know that _.A. on Halloween night parents wore their old shoes and clothes.B. children put on a mask, an

41、d were ready to go outside to play “Trick or treat!”C. all children went together to neighbors houses to play “Trick or Treat!”D. the parents were supposed to treat all the kids who rang the doors.DFeast On Turkey and Good Wishes at ThanksgivingFour weeks ago US children dressed as monsters and aske

42、d for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American houses will be red and green and filled with presents for Christmas. As if all this isnt enough，on Thursday this week，America will enjoy another festivalThanksgiving.Children will have two days off school，shops will close and houses will be f

43、illed with families enjoying mountains of food.Every year, in Gainesville，Florida ，all entire class celebrate Thanksgiving together. The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the plays the families share a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.Dea

44、n Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part in this celebration. He said：“I love Thanksgiving because it means time off school，lots of nice food and a happy family.His brother Ben，nine ，said ：“the best thing about Thanksgiving，is that when it is finished，it is time to start Christmas.”But behind the

45、 food and the large amount of money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening，Dean and Bens family will make a basket and put it on the table as they eat their evening meal.Each of them will write a 1ist of things that they are thankful for and place the paper in the basket. The family wil

46、l read the pieces of paper and take time to thank God and each other for providing them with comfortable and happy lives.Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in 1621，when the first pilgrims arrived in the US to start a new life. After a hard year, they had a big autumn harvest. They h

47、eld a feast and invited the native American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food.Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields have been harvested and the crops collected for winter.11. On Halloween, children in the United States often dress up as _.A. ghosts B. players. C. pilgrims. D. visitors.12.When are turkey and pumpkin pie eaten?A. On Halloween. B. On Thursday. C. On Thanksgiving. D. On Christmas Day.13.Thanksgiving is the tim