题目内容
20.The holidays are a time for embracing (拥抱) tradition.No matter what that means for your family and friends,here are some tips for celebrating a truly traditional Christmas.1.Serve home-grown food
(11)DIf you have done some canning or freezing this year,made homemade jams or jellies,or grown various types of vegetables,now is the time to serve them up at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner,
2.Do some baking
You can get creative with the types of things you bake,such as cookies,pies or cakes.
3.Help those in need
One holiday tradition is to take a little time to do something special for someone who needs help.Find some elderly people in your neighborhood and ask them what they need.(12)B Ask your friends and family if they know anyone who could need some kind of help.
4.(13)F
Instead of running around and facing all the crowded stores and last-minute shoppers,start your planning early.Don't wait until two days before Christmas to get what you need.If you decide on gifts several weeks before the holiday,you will be more likely to sit back and enjoy the festivities when the time comes.
5.Schedule relaxation
No matter how busy you are,it is a good idea to plan on setting time aside just to relax.You could schedule a message on the weekend,or start going to a yoga class.Try using some aromatherapy(香薰疗法) products,or some of the specialty items like nature alarm clocks or tabletop water fountains that can help you relax because of the soothing (抚慰的)sounds they make.(14)A
6.Decorate like the old days
You can do research on the Internet about the types of traditional styles of holiday decor that date back to hundreds of years.(15)E From wall hangings to table decor,you can find some unique ideas to dress up your home that you can probably make yourself.
A.You may even think about getting some stress-relief products for someone you know.
B.Perhaps you can drive them to the store,or do some shopping for them.
C.Spread cheer
D.A thoughtful way to make your holiday dinner table more traditional is to serve a few
home-grown foods.
E.Then you can find ways to recreate olden-day decor in your living room this year.
F.Avoid the rush
G.Christmas is one of those holidays that just seems to be filled with cheer and wonder.
分析 节假日是拥抱传统的日子,文章给出了几条建议如何用传统的方式过节日.
解答 DBFAE
11.D 上下文语境.根据该段的小标题Serve home-grown food可知,用种植的食物来庆祝节日,故D提到了一些自己种植的传统食材.
12.B 上下文语境.这段的小标题Help those in need帮助那些需要帮助的人,并在第一句话建议我们Find some elderly people in your neighborhood and ask them what they need在社区找 一些需要帮助的老人,问他们需要什么 或者开车带他们到超市.
13.F 概括总结.通过Instead of running around and facing all the crowded stores and last-minute shoppers,start your planning early建议我们不要在人多的时候去超市买东西,也不要在最后一刻去,建议我们要避免高峰期.
14.A 上下文语境.通过该段的内容可知,建议我们Schedule relaxation安排放松的时间,通过一些香薰疗法或其他方式,还 有减压的 一些产品提供给你认识的人.
15.E 上下文语境.该段的小标题Decorate like the old days是关于装修方面的,再接合From wall hangings to table decor,you can find some…比如墙画,桌子装饰等,所以只有E符合 语境.
点评 做此类题之前,应先把七个答案仔细读一遍,通过它们来猜测文章大意,然后进入文章进行一个一个地填写,若中间有些不会填写,可以先放下,最后再去处理它.做这类题,在理解的基础上,要讲一些技巧.做完后,千万不要忘记检查,上下文是否通顺.平时学生在阅读一定要注意文章上下文联系等.
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