Greeks play a special game at Easter and it’s good fun! The rules of the game are as follows: 1.Everyone picks out a hard-boiled Waster Egg.2.Each player finds a partner.One person will be a “holder”, and the other will be a “tapper”.Holders should hold the egg with either the pointy end or the round end facing up.Tappers should hold the egg with that same end facing down.Tapping must be done pointy-end-to-pointy-end or round-end-to-round-end.3.With one good tap, the tapper tries to crack the holder’s egg.One player will end up with a cracked egg.4.Each player finds another partner and repeats steps 2 and 3.(After one end of the egg is cracked, players may continue to play using the uncracked end).5.A player loses when both ends of his egg have been cracked.The winner is the person who still has an uncracked egg.6.Enjoy eating the eggs!

Dye your Easter eggs.With an adult’s help, dye hard-boiled eggs red using food coloring or egg dye.For a nice sheen, use a paper towel to rub some oil on each egg.But don’t use too much oil---you wouldn’t want your egg to slide out of your hand when you play the egg-cracking game!

Why dye eggs red? Eggs represent new life and the red dye symbolizes the pain and suffering in the past.

Why crack eggs? Some say that the cracking of the eggs symbolizes a wish to break away from human misery and enter the new life.

A player has to drop out of the game when _____.

     A.the pointy end of his egg is cracked

     B.the round end of his egg is cracked

     C.his egg slides out of the hand

     D.his egg is cracked at both ends

Why is oil rubbed on the egg?

     A.To give the egg a shiny appearance

     B.To make the game more difficult to play

     C.To protect the hand of the player

     D.To symbolize the wealth of the Greeks

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

     A.The holders hold the eggs with the pointy end facing up in most cases

     B.If one end of the player’s egg is cracked, he will eat the egg

     C.The player in the game must dye his egg red independently

     D.It’s said that the broken eggs represent the wish to lead a new life

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

     A.The suffering of the Greeks        B.The Easter holidays

     C.Celebrate Greek Easter             D.A special game

When I was a little girl, every Sunday my family of six would put on our best clothes and go to Sunday School and then church. The __21__ in elementary school would all meet together to sing songs, and then later divide into groups based __22__ their ages.
One Easter Sunday, all the kids __23__ with big __24__ about what the Easter Bunny(复活节兔子) had brought. __25__ all of the kids shared their stories with __26__, one young boy, whom I should call Bobby, sat __27__. One of the teachers, noticing this, said to him, “And what did the Easter Bunny __28__ you?” He replied, “My mum __29__ the door by accident so the Easter Bunny couldn’t get __30__ because he hadn’t got a key.”
This sounded like a __31__ idea to all of us kids, so we kept on going with the stories. My mom knew the true story, __32__. Bobby’s mom was a single parent, and she suspected(怀疑) that they just couldn’t __33__ the Easter Bunny.
After Sunday School was over, everyone went off to __34__. But my mom announced that we were going home __35__. At home, she explained that to make Bobby feel __36__, we were going to pretend to be the Easter Bunny, make a basket of our candies for him and __37__ it at church. We all donated some to the basket, and _38__ back to church. There, mom hung the basket over the hanger(挂钩) and attached a(n) __39__:
Dear Bobby,
I’m sorry I __40__ your house last night. Happy Easter!
Love,
The Easter Bunny

【小题1】
A.teachers
B.kids
C.boys
D.girls
【小题2】
A.in
B.at
C.on
D.to
【小题3】
A.got
B.started
C.went
D.arrived
【小题4】
A.stories
B.toys
C.suggestions
D.ideas
【小题5】
A.When
B.Because
C.While
D.Since
【小题6】
A.delight
B.surprise
C.pity
D.sadness
【小题7】
A.straight
B.alone
C.silently
D.hopefully
【小题8】
A.teach
B.bring
C.tell
D.buy
【小题9】
A.locked
B.opened
C.broke
D.knocked
【小题10】
A.out
B.through
C.inside
D.off
【小题11】
A.reasonable
B.silly
C.funny
D.false
【小题12】
A.even
B.though
C.finally
D.then
【小题13】
A.find
B.choose
C.afford
D.catch
【小题14】
A.school
B.church
C.lunch
D.home
【小题15】
A.differently
B.secretly
C.instead
D.immediately
【小题16】
A.happy
B.wonderful
C.hopeful
D.proud
【小题17】
A.leave
B.send
C.store
D.pass
【小题18】
A.looked
B.returned
C.headed
D.drove
【小题19】
A.letter
B.wish
C.apology
D.note
【小题20】
A.missed
B.dreamed
C.sought
D.entered


B
The most important holiday in spring, especially for Christians, is Easter. This Christian holiday is not on the same date every year,but it’s always on a Sunday. It can be any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Many people celebrate Easter by buying new clothes. Children celebrate by hunting for colored eggs that their parents have hidden around the house. People also give Easter baskets filled with candy and other goodies to one another to celebrate the day.
But the holiday is more than new clothes and good things to eat. On Easter, many people go to church to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection(复活)from the dead. Most people color Ester eggs. Some people hide them. Others just eat them. But no matter what one does with Easter eggs,they are an important Easter tradition throughout the Western world. People from many different cultures celebrate Easter. In both America and Belgium, children look for Easter eggs hidden on lawns and in bushes. In America, children believe the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny (兔子).But in Belgium, the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from church bells. In Bulgaria (保加利亚), red Easter eggs are lucky in churches. Bulgarian families also hit these Easter eggs together to see whose is the strongest. The winner looks forward to good fortune that year. Still dozens of other Easter traditions exist. In parts of Austria,for example,children sing from door to door and are rewarded with colorful eggs.
61.Easter comes _______.
A. on the same date every year   
B. on Sunday on March 22
C. on Sunday on April 25       
D. on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25
62.To celebrate Easter, people ___________.
A. go shopping, hide colored eggs and children hunt for them
B. give Easter baskets filled candy and goodies to one another
C. buy new clothes, hide colored eggs and children look for them around the house
D. both B and C
63.For Christians the more important thing to do on Easter is________.
A. going to church to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection
B. buying new clothes
C. eating delicious food and paint color eggs
D. exchange beautiful gifts each other
64.People from different cultures have different ideas about Easter egg _________.
A. In both American and Belgium, children hunt for Easter eggs hidden in rooms and in bushes
B. In Belgium, the hidden eggs are thought to have fallen from doorbells
C. In American, children believe the eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny
D. In America, the hidden eggs are supposed to have fallen from doorbells
65.In some places of Austria, children sing from door to door for_______.
A. blesses      B. Easter eggs     C. candy and goodies     D. Easter bunny

请根据Helen, Sophie,Peter, Elena和Jacques五人各自的情况,从A、B、C、D、E、F六条信息中选出适合各人的匹配选项(选项中有一项为多余项)。

1.Helen: A foreign tourist who loves rare animals.

2.Sophie: An economical mother with three children on holiday.

3.Peter: A man traveling in the north on business who enjoys southern dishes.

4.Elena: A young lady who pays special attention to her appearance.

5.Jacques: A French businessman who is particular about lifestyle.

A.Shangri-La Hotel Harbin

Located on the banks of the picturesque Songhua River, S.hangri-La Hotel Harbin is close to the city’s bustling business district and about 50 kilometers from the airport. Its 404 guestrooms, combining comfort and luxury, include the specially designed Horizon Club Executive Suite on floors 14 though 16. These cater to discerning ousiness travelers and offer fast check-in and check-out privileges, free breakfast and afternoon tea. The hotel’s Chinese restaurant Shang Palace is renowned for its authentic Cantonese dishes, but serves local Heilongjiang dishes and Sichuan fare too. The hotel has an imposing l,350-square-meter banquet hall that can accommodate over l,000 diners.

B.Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square

Ideally located inside the Xi’an aty wall, Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square has 414 well-decorated guest rooms and suites equipped with elegant furniture and excellent facilities,including rainforest shower, broadband internet, and the specially designed Sofitel MyBed, which treats every Sofitel guest to the distinctions of a-French lifestyle. In addition, the ClubSofitel lounge and all its 560 rooms and suites are equipped with advanced facilities, with a staff ready to provide tailor-made services that meet the demands of discerning business travelers.

C.Millennium Hotel Chengdu

The Millennium Hotel Chengdu, the newest upscale 5-star hotel in the Millennium Hotels & Resorts family, has opened its doors. Situated in ‘the Chengdu Hi-tech Zone, the hotel features 360 elegant rooms, with beautiful views towering over the ‘Iush Shenxianshu ‘Park and nearby Zishan Road, which is also known as “European Street.” The hotel features a 400-square-meter banquet hall and 9 smaller meeting halls, providing an ideal place for conferences- or business activities. Special packages for company year-end parties and wedding celebrations are available.In addition, the hotel's distinctive London cabs are on hand to whisk guests in style to destinations like the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and the Chengdu Panda Base.

D.Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

The Hilton Beijing Wangfujing presents its “Spring Essentials Spa Package”, inviting guests to indulge themselves in an organic body wrap, and lavish themselves with perfect moisture and skin-care, coupled with a massage (90 minutes) that will restore and renew the bodys energy flow. This promotion is now available for only RMB 780-35 percent off the normal rate of RMB l,260 for this luxurious service.

The Spa, located on the hotel's sixth floor, is open daily from l0 am to 11 pm.

Address: 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

E.Legendale Hotel Beijing

On Easter weekend April 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday), chefs of the Legendale Hotel Beijing will serve up a special selection of delicious holiday cuisines, various desserts and traditional painted eggs to celebrate Easter. Plenty of traditional fun and games including egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting and Easter egg decorating for you and your kids to take part in.

Lunch time: 12:00 t0 14:30

Price: RMB 288 per adult (including sott drinks and wine but excluding service fee)

Up to two children per table a meal!

F, Zhaolong Hotel

The Zhaolong Hotel is conveniently located in Beijing’s Central Business District in Chaoyang, adjacent to the Yingke Center, home to many business giants and the well-known Sanlitun Village for shopping and entertainment. The hotel has 270 cozy, exquisitely decorated guestrooms set in a tranquil environment. VIP guests staying in the hotel’s suites on the Executive Floor will have a privilege to enjoy a variety of tailor-made services. The restaurants in the hotel, which include the Hanmeifang Chinese Restaurant, Treasure Food Palace, the Tandoor Indian Restaurant, the Emerald Cafe, Lobby Bar and Longxi Function Room, provide guests with a fine selection of cuisines and professional conference services.

 

 

第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When the first spring flowers blossom, Easter comes. It is the oldest Christian feast, in memory of the resurrection (复活) of Jesus Christ.

Along with the traditional Easter walk or outing, the giving of Easter eggs and, more recently, of Easter presents is a main feature of the feast. Parents give their children “Easter eggs” – colored and boiled eggs, chocolate eggs, marzipan eggs – Easter bunnies, sweets, and other gifts. In some German regions, children virtually “collect” Easter eggs from their relatives, especially their godparents.

Usually, the Easter eggs are carefully hidden in the garden or in the house and the children must search for them on the morning of the Sunday. They are told that the Easter bunny has brought them. This anonymous, mysterious bunny is like Santa Claus at Christmas. But it is less of an “educational” figure than Santa Claus is, since the eggs are not given to children as rewards for being good.

Some Easter egg games have been preserved at certain places in Germany or have even been newly developed. Children try to outdo others in rolling colored eggs down grassy slopes, for instance, or they knock the eggs’ pointed ends together and the child whose egg does not shatter gets the broken one, too. In some places, this custom was even used as the name of local festival.

1.What are the main features of Easter?

A.Easter walk, Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and sweets.

B.Easter outing and the giving of Easter presents.

C.Easter walk, Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and Easter egg games.

D.Easter outing, the collecting of Easter eggs, and Easter games

2.The underlined word “outdo” means ________.

A. do better than              B. do worse than               C. do slower than              D. do the same as

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Easter bunny will give gifts to children for better or worse.

B.Easter bunny is very similar to Santa Claus, as they both bring gifts to children.

C.Easter always falls on a Sunday.

D.Some of the local festivals are named by Easter egg games.

 

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