题目内容
18.The American tradition of"trick-or-treating"probably dates back to the early All Souls'Day parades (游行) in England.During the festivities,poor citizens would beg for food and families would give them pastries called"soul cakes"in return for their promise to pray for the family's dead relatives.The distribution of soul cakes was encouraged by the Church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for wandering spirits.The practice,which was referred to as"going-a-souling"was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their neighborhood and be given apples,food,and money.
The tradition of dressing in costume for Halloween has both European and Celtic roots.Hundreds of years ago,winter was an uncertain and frightening time.Food supplies often ran low and,for the many people afraid of the dark,the short days of winter were full of constant worry.On Halloween,when it was believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world,people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes.To avoid being recognized by these ghosts,people wou1d wear masks when they left their homes after dark so that the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.On Halloween,to keep ghosts away from their houses,people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease(使平息,使满足) the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.
28.What is the passage mainly talking about?B
A.The root of an English festival,All Souls'Day.
B.The root of some American traditions on Halloween.
C.Why do children go to houses and ask for"treat"?
D.Why people like to dress up for Halloween?
29.On early All Souls'Day,"soul cakes"were given away in the hope thatA.
A.the poor people would pray for their dead loves
B.the food could save some poor people's lives
C.the church would help them to go to heaven
D.the poor wouldn't break their houses
30.What is"go-a-souling"originally intended for?
A.Children B.The church C.The poorD D.The ghosts
31.On Halloween,people would dress up and put food outside in order toD.
A.make friends with their dead relatives
B.attract their dead relatives back home
C.make the wandering spirits pleased
D.keep out spirits for their own safety.
分析 本文主要讲述了美国万圣节的故事,以及一些传统习俗---"trick-or-treating"的由来,以及人们在万圣节时的过节方式进行了描述.
解答 28.B主旨大意题.根据文章内容The American tradition of"trick-or-treating"probably dates back to the early All Souls'Day parades (游行) in England.本文主要讲述了美国万圣节的故事,以及一些传统习俗---"trick-or-treating"的由来.结合选项,故选B
29.A细节理解题.根据文章内容,During the festivities,poor citizens would beg for food and families would give them pastries called"soul cakes"in return for their promise to pray for the family's dead relatives.可知在万圣节期间,人们将soul cakes分发出来是为已故的亲人祈福,结合选项,故选A.
30.D词义猜测题.由第二段"The distribution of soul cakes was encouraged by the Church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for wandering spirits.."可推知食物和酒水是为游走的灵魂而准备的,其实指代的就是鬼,结合选项,故选D
31.D细节理解题.由最后一段最后一句话"On Halloween.,to keep ghosts away from their houses,people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter."可知万圣节的时候,人们乔装打扮并且把食物摆放在门外是为了把鬼魂驱走,以保平安,结合选项,故选D.
点评 本文是一个社会文化类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据
Greco-Roman Festival Friday,April 28th! As a member of the group, you will take part in at least one of the following activities. |
Sign up with your English teacher,and remember space is limited for each event.See the following list:
●Hercules Throw-Throw a football through a hoop (铁环) 20 feet away.
●Three-Headed Race-Three people line up with touching legs tied.Then they run the distance of the gym.
●Toga-Barrow Race-This is like a wheelbarrow race while wearing your toga (宽外袍).(Runners hold their partners'feet while they walk on hands.)
Activity II:Make Greek or Roman food
Mrs.Jones has a list of recipes (食谱) from ancient Greece and Rome.Remember to give the food you make a unique name.For example,call your chocolate cake Zeus's Delight.
Activity III:Create a work of art for the museum
Be sure your artwork reflects ancient Greek or Roman culture.Artwork may include sculptures,paintings,drawings or models.The museum is a great place to show off your artistic talent.
Activity IV:Perform an original play,song,or dance for the talent show
Rewrite your favorite Greek myth (神话) using modern language,or change the words of a popular song to tell a Greek or Roman tale.Gather your creative energy and send your ideas to your English teacher for approval.
Activity V:Come to the Toga-Tying party
Since the ancient Greeks should inspire your dressing for the event,feel free to attend the festival in a toga.Learn to tie your toga.Thursday,April 27th.After school in the gym.
Group Number | 1:00 pm-1:25 pm | 1:30 pm-1:55 pm | 2:00 pm-2:25 pm | 2:30 pm-3:30 pm |
I | Activity I; Place:Gym | Activity III; Place:Library | Activity II; Place:Cafeteria | Activity IV; Place:Library All teams!Hurry! No seats reserved. |
II | Activity II; Place:Cafeteria | Activity I; Place:Gym | Activity III; Place:Library | |
III | Activity III; Place:Library | Activity II; Place:Cafeteria | Activity I; Place:Gym |
A.players wear a toga for the football throw
B.different physical competitions are offered
C.Mrs.Jones is the judge of the competitions
D.skills in throwing are needed in these games
25.Which piece of art would be shown in the museum?C
A.A painting of ancient Chinese coins.
B.A model of an ancient Egyptian sculpture.
C.A drawing of ancient Greek buildings.
D.A sculpture of an ancient Indian athlete.
26.Right after showing the artwork,Group II may go toC.
A.make Greek or Roman food
B.compete in Olympic events
C.perform at the talent show
D.join the Toga-Tying party
27.The text is most probablyA.
A.a poster for school activities
C.an introduction to the Greco-Roman Festival
B.a want ad for student volunteers
D.a notice about arrangements for Olympic events.
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42.A.mind | B.brain | C.feelings | D.work |
43.A.smoothly | B.strongly | C.frequently | D.easily |
44.A.average | B.ordinary | C.normal | D.common |
45.A.just | B.ever | C.even | D.only |
46.A.hear | B.write | C.read | D.understand |
47.A.level | B.length | C.speed | D.degree |
48.A.problems | B.excuses | C.worries | D.duties |
49.A.suffered | B.observed | C.removed | D.tolerated |
50.A.study | B.find | C.change | D.keep |
51.A.fight | B.struggle | C.strike | D.challenge |
52.A.interrupted | B.disturbed | C.terrified | D.troubled |
53.A.teaching | B.giving | C.supporting | D.reminding |
54.A.Without | B.Except | C.Besides | D.Beyond |
55.A.information | B.advice | C.promise | D.expectation |
56.A.before | B.though | C.because | D.unless |
57.A.set up | B.gave up | C.pushed up | D.looked up |
58.A.rich | B.famous | C.successful | D.powerful |
59.A.training | B.grades | C.experiments | D.abilities |
60.A.woman | B.doctor | C.sister | D.teacher. |