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【题目】As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.

Austria

In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.

Belgium

The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.

Canada

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

France

Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.

1】In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?

A. France and North America.

B. Canada and North America.

C. Austria and Canada.

D. Belgium and Canada.

【2】Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?

A. These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth

B. These items are used to respect ancestors

C. These items are just for fun

D. The other items can replace them

【3】In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?

A. Canada. B. Belgium. C. Austria. D. France.

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【解析】

试题分析:本文介绍世界上最古老的节日之一——Halloween(复活节)以及在几个国家的庆祝情况。

【1】B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity.它在北美和加拿大最受欢迎。故选B。

【2】A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth.可知,这些东西是为了欢迎死人灵魂回归地球。故选A。

【3】D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors.可知在法国Halloween不被庆祝。故选D。

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【题目】When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital.

However, I soon discovered that one big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

【1】What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm.

B. Leaving home for the city.

C. Moving to the countryside.

D. Running away from the school.

【2】Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He lives in the city now.

B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.

D. He is very old now.

【3】In the passage, the writer tries to ________.

A. persuade the reader to live in the city

B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world

D. express his opinions about way of life

【4】How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring.B. By listing examples.

C. By comparing.D. By discussing.

【题目】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。

People often shake hands in the United States. American men shake hands with other men. American women often shake hands with men, and sometimes they shake hands with other women. Adults shake hands with children. And some people even teach their dogs to shake hands! 【1】_________ How do they shake hands just long enough? Just hard enough? Here are four little rules to remember.

1. Use your right hand.

2. Use good eye contact. Look at the person in the eye while you are shaking hands.

3. Don’t shake too long. 2】________Then let go and pull your hand back toward you.

4. 3】________ When a handshake is weak, Americans think the person may not be a hard worker or a good leader. When a handshake is too strong, Americans think the person is too rude or has bad manners.

4】________ They shake hands when they meet for the first time. They shake hands to say congratulations. They shake hands when they meet after not seeing each other for a while. And they often shake hands when they say good-bye. In business, shaking hands shows agreement and honesty.

Handshakes are good everywhere. 5】________ So make sure to shake plenty of hands.

A. Offer your hand first.

B. Shake for no more than three seconds.

C. How do people shake hands correctly?

D. Don’t shake too strongly or too weakly.

E. It is not polite to refuse a person’s hand.

F. When do people in the United States shake hands?

G. Make sure your hands aren’t sweaty when you do this.

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