1、【预讲练结】人教必修三 Unit 1 Festivals around the world 练习一、阅读理解(共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AVENICE，a small，waterside city in northeast Italy，boils with happiness and excitement once every year. Between February 21 and March 4，carnival(狂欢节) hits the streets.For most people，carnival me
2、ans large parties and feasting(盛宴)But in Venice，it also means traditional masks and clothes.These costumes were first meant to hide personal identities. Then，different social classes could mix in a sea of happiness. Along the waterways，people greeted each other with “Good morning Ms. Mask！”Today ，pe
3、ople in Venice still dress up in the strangest waysas armed soldiers，butchers and fishermen，for example.Bars and cafes are filled with partygoers who come to show off their beautiful clothes. Their designs and creations are made by special studios. Readymade costumes are not acceptable.“In the month
4、s before the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand， ”said a maskmaker. “Many kilometres of silk and lace(花边 ) are made into costumes. For shopkeepers，carnival is the best time of year.”The Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time，the city was one of the wealthiest in Europe
5、.The tradition of celebrating with masks and costumes is thought to have been started by the “Stocking Companies”These were groups of young men who organized parties and festivals and wore colorful stockings to distinguish(区分 ) themselves.By the 18th century，the carnival had reached its top. It all
6、came to an end when Napoleon controlled Venice in 1797.But in 1979，local people brought the old traditions back to life.Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the world. This year，about 700,000 people are taking part in Hotels were fully booked months in advance，and bars and rest
7、aurants overflow every day.The city certainly benefitsa whole industry has been built up around the carnivals masks and clothes. “The Venice carnival is a magical time！Its such a great experience， ” said one French tourist.1What might you infer from the article?APeople in Venice like parties.BVenice
8、 was a happy city.CThere used to be strong feelings of social class in Venice.DVenice was a city of silk and lace.2When was the carnival the biggest?AIn the Middle Ages. BIn the 18th century.CIn 1797. DIn 1979.3Who started the tradition of wearing masks and costumes?ANapoleon. BYoung men.CThe hotel
9、industry. DThe silk and lace makers.4Why do the shopkeepers like the carnival time?ABecause they can make many different kinds of masks.BBecause the city is a “sea of happiness”CBecause many people from all over the world come to Venice.DBecause they can make a lot of money during this time.5What is
10、 the main idea of the article?AHow the carnival is celebrated in Venice.BThe story of how the carnival began in Venice.CThe history of the carnival in Venice.DWhat to see and do during the carnival time in Venice.BThere are a number of special days of the year that are celebrated in different countr
11、ies. The origins of most of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days，however，especially those celebrated in western countries often owe their origins to a particular person. One of the most popular of these， even though it is fairly recent，is Mothers Day
12、. Mothers have always been highly regarded in all cultures. The ancient Romans had a festival known as Hilaria，during which children took presents to the temple of the “Mother of the Gods”The Christian Church adopted this idea and called it Mothering Sunday. However，over the years this custom was gr
13、adually forgotten，and almost disappeared by the end of the 19th century.Born in 1864 in Virginia，US ， Anna Jarvis was a school teacher and believed children should show gratitude(感激) to their mothers for all their love and care. Encouraged by a friend，she wrote to thousands of important peoplepoliti
14、cians， churchmen，doctors，city officials and asked them to support her idea：a special day of the year for thanking mothers.In 1910 the Governor of Western Virginia introduced Mothers Day in the state. The date chosen was May 10the second Sunday in May，which is still observed in America today. This da
15、te was chosen because May 10 was the date on which in 1908 Anna Jarviss mother died. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made May 10 the official date for Mothers Day throughout the United States.Soon there was a Mothers Day International Association and the custom began to be adopted in many countries
16、 of the world.Anna Jarvis，a sad and disillusioned(幻想破灭的) woman died in 1948.The custom she had worked so hard to establish and which had become almost universal had lost its original purpose. It had been taken over by business. As with Christmas，the giving of presents and the sending of cards had be
17、come a multimillion dollar industry.6The passage mainly tells us_.Ahow Mothers Day came into being Bhow people celebrate Mothers DayCa woman named Anna Jarvis DPresident Wilson and Anna Jarvis7Hilaria was a festival in_.AAsia BAmerica CAncient Rome D. the Christian Church8Anna Jarvis intended to est
18、ablish a festival for mothers because_.Aher students had nothing to doBshe wanted to know important people in this wayCshe wanted to do something for mothersDshe wanted people to thank their mothers9May 10 became the date for Mothers Day because_.AMay 10 was the date on which Anna Jarviss mother die
19、dBit was the second Sunday in May in 1910CMay 10 is a lucky dayDPresident Wilson like the date10The underlined word “observed” in Paragraph 3 most probably means_.Awatched Bfollowed Cruled DsetCEvery year, as the Spring Festival draws near, most Chinese people will get excited to make preparations f
20、or the most important festival and make plans for the winter break. It is a little like Christmas in the US, but there are some differences between the two festivals. Superficially speaking, both the major Chinese and the major western holidays come during the cold season, which in both cases calls
21、for extra eating. In western countries, cookies and cupcakes begin just after Thanksgiving in November and show up everywhere from the boss desk to fireplace mantle. Turkey, smashed potatoes and other food that protects a body from cold come later. Similar thing happens in China. Entering lunar Dece
22、mber, most families will make shopping plans for the coming big day and food is certainly one of the most important things to be considered. At the end of the month, both parents in each family will be very busythe father is busy buying food while the mother is busy cooking. A deeper similarity is t
23、raditionor the distortion of it. Christmas, as the letters “Christ” suggests, is a holiday to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Many people pray on this day, but others have severed or minimized the religious connection. In China, people living in cities or towns, though they dont plan to sow
24、seeds this month, still celebrate on the big day for farmers. Followers of both holidays also differ from each other. While Chinese people travel to the homes of elder relatives, Americans usually call or send cards. Westerners prefer Christmas cards to fireworks. In Christmas, family gifts come by
25、the stack instead of one by one, since adults may have only one day free to celebrate. But the most curious difference concerns students. Chinese students heading home for Spring Festival sometimes report getting bored by the end of vacation, yet American students seldom get bored around Christmas a
26、nd western New Year. Not everyone follows or enjoys classic holiday traditions. Students in western countries may get upset, as too much homework, travel complexities or bad family relations may disrupt the relatively short holiday season. In China, more and more college students choose to travel or
27、 work during the winter holiday instead of going home to stay with their families. Its against the tradition but many people accept it. 11 According to the passage_.Apeople eat more each meal during the holidays than they do on usual daysBpeople have an extra meal during the holidays besides breakfa
28、st, lunch, and supperC people usually eat outside during the holidaysDholiday food is much richer than the food on usual days12 The passage implies that Christmas _.Ais a holiday to celebrate the birthday of Jesus ChristBis a pure religious day on which people prayC is a traditional holiday which ev
29、eryone enjoysDoriginated from religion, but its religious importance is not treated seriously as before13 Whats the meaning of the underlined word “disrupt“ in Paragraph 6?Abring.into disorder Bmake.moneyC make.short Ddelay14 Which of the following is NOT the factor that makes the students upset abo
30、ut Christmas?ABurden from homework and the exams after holidays.BHoliday travel is not easy.C The holiday is too short.DThe unhappy relations with parents and brothers.15 Usually, people who enjoys classic Christmas traditions may NOT_.Ahave a get-together with close family members Btravel to the ho
31、mes of elder relationsC be excited about Christmas Dget in touch with the distant family members第二节(共 5 小题: 每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项选项中有两项为多余选项。Do you want to be at the top of your class? Add these tips to your life and you should be on your way to being a top student!16 I cannot
32、 stress how important it is to pay attention to what your teacher is teaching you. Take part in class discussions if you have something worthwhile to add. Pay attention during class, especially during lectures.Taking notes is important. You dont need to write down every single word your teacher says
33、 but write down what he she writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test. 17 This way it will help you learn more effectively by actually thinking about what you are writing.Dont skip school. You will be missing out on stuff. 18 . However, you will have more work and
34、you have missed lectures and in-class movies. Also, try not to be late for class. Its most likely that your teacher wont appreciate it and you will get yourself behind.19 If you have an “I dont care about school or this class” attitude, then teachers will be less willing to help you with problems or
35、 offer you extra credit. The same goes for lazy attitude. Have a respectful attitude to the teacher and other students. Try not to laugh when other students make a mistake.Always ask questions. 20 If you dont understand, ask someone. Read your textbook and notes, and then if that fails, seek help. A
36、sk a teacher, friend, classmate, parent, etc. Get a tutor if you need one.A. Be prepared. B. Write in your own words. C. Keep a good attitude towards things. D. Staying organized will be helpful. E. There is no shame in needing some help. F. It is true that you could make up the work. G. Pay attenti
37、on to everything the teacher says.二、英语知识应用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)When I was a boy，every holiday that I had seemed wonderful. My 1 took me by train or by car to a hotel by the 2.All day，I seem to remember，I 3 on the sands with strange 4 children. We made sand houses and garde
38、ns，and 5 the tide destroy them. When the tide went out，we 6 over the rocks and looked down at the fish in the rock pools.In those days the 7 seemed to shine always brightly 8 the water was always warm. Sometimes we left the beach and walked in the country，9 ruined houses，dark woods and climbing tree
39、s. There were 10 in ones pockets or good places where one could 11 ice creams. Each day seemed like a lifetime.Although I am now thirtyfive years old，my idea of a good 12 is much the same as it was. I 13 like the sun，warm sand and the sound of 14 beating the rocks. I no longer wish to 15 any sand ho
40、use or sand garden， and I dislike sweets.16，I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.Sometimes I 17 what my ideal holiday will be like when I am 18.All I want to do then，perhaps ，will be to lie in bed，reading books about 19 who make houses and gardens with sands，who watch the in
41、coming tide， who make themselves 20 on too many ices.1A. teacher Bparents Cnurse Dyounger sister2A. sea Blake Cmountain Driver3A. played Bslept Csat Dstood4A. moving Bexciting Canxious Dnervous5A. made Bbrought Cwatched Dheard6A. rolled Bjumped Cturned Dclimbed7A. light Bsun Cmoon Dlamp8A. and Byet
42、Cbut Dor9A. exploring Bexamining Crepairing Dmeasuring10A. sweets Bsand Cice creams Dmoney11A. make Bsell Cbuy Doffer12A. house Bholiday Cgarden Dtide13A. hardly Balmost Cstill Dperhaps14A.waves Btides Chands Dfeet15A. destroy Bfix Cuse Dbuild16A. But BHowever COtherwise DBesides17A. wonder Bfeel Cu
43、nderstand Dbelieve18A. strong Bweak Cyoung Dold19A. children Bboys Cgirls Dgrownups20A. happy Btired Csad Dsick第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)There are all kinds of festivals throughout the world, festivals _1_(satisfy) and please the ancestors, to honour some famous people or important events,
44、and to express peoples_2_ (grateful) to the God _3_ bringing them a year of plenty. For example, Japanese observe Obon, _4_people go to clean the graves and light incense in memory of their ancestors. In India, October 2 is _5_ national festival to honour Mahatma Gandhi who helped India become an _6
45、_ (depend) country. And in China the Spring Festival, which _7_(celebrate) in January or February, isthe most _8_ (energy) and important because it is a festival that looks forward to the coming of spring. Why are all these festivals everywhere? Because _9_ the festivals, people can get together to
46、eat, drink and have fun with each other, _10_ (forget) all the daily struggle and demands for a while.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 35 分)第一节 短文改错(每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)Dear Tom，Last year I take a parttime job in the international camp for children. I have been telling one more worker will be needed this year and I think
47、 you are fit it. Why not to join us? The camp is at the foot of a small hill close to a river. It is so beautiful place! We can hear birds singing happy all around. Everybody sleep in tents, that is very exciting. We usually work only five hours a day, so we will have plenty of spare time to visit the area and have funs. I am sure it will be an unforgettable experience. If you are interesting, reply to me soon.Yo
