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1、 Unit 1 The world A卷 單項(xiàng)填空 1．(2018·南京高三年級(jí)學(xué)情調(diào)研)The traditional ________ to dealing with complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more easily managed ones. A．a(chǎn)pplication B．reference C．a(chǎn)pproach D．introduction C　解析：句意：解決復(fù)雜問(wèn)題的傳統(tǒng)方法是把它們分解為更小的、 更容易處理的問(wèn)題。approach意為“方法； 途徑”， 后常接介詞to。其他選項(xiàng)意

2、義不符合。application “應(yīng)用； 申請(qǐng)”； reference “參考； 推薦人； 推薦函”； introduction “介紹”。 2．Seeing the girl struggling in the lake, he threw himself in the icy water without ________， and saved her from drowning. A．hesitation B．a(chǎn)pplication C．suggestion D．repetition A　解析：考查名詞辨析。句意：看到那個(gè)女孩在湖里掙扎， 他毫不猶豫地跳進(jìn)冰冷的水里救下眼看要

3、溺水的女孩。hesitation “猶豫”； application “申請(qǐng)， 運(yùn)用”； suggestion “建議”； repetition “重復(fù)”。根據(jù)句意可知， 應(yīng)選A項(xiàng)。 3．(2018·南通調(diào)研)Much to our ________， the outcome of the general election is far better than we have expected before. A．delight B．relief C．surprise D．disappointment B　解析：大選結(jié)果遠(yuǎn)比之前我們預(yù)料的要好， 這使我們很寬慰。 to one’s re

4、lief “使人寬慰的是”，符合句意。 to one’s delight “令某人高興的是”； to one’s surprise “令某人驚訝的是”； to one’s disappointment “令某人失望的是”。 4．Although Kate didn’t say anything, I ________that she didn’t like this young man. A．stared　　　 B．feared　 C．sensed　　 D．watched C　解析：句意：盡管凱特沒(méi)說(shuō)什么， 但我能感覺(jué)到她不喜歡這個(gè)年輕人。sense “感覺(jué)到”， 符合句意。 5．(

5、2018·泰州中學(xué)學(xué)情診斷)It is obvious to the students________ they should get well－prepared for their future. A．a(chǎn)s B．which C．whether D．that D　解析：考查名詞性從句中的主語(yǔ)從句用法。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知it為形式主語(yǔ)， 代替______ they should get well－prepared for their future, 并且從句意思完整， 不缺成分，故選D項(xiàng)。 6．The final score of the basketball match was 93∶

6、94.We were only ________beaten. A．nearly B．slightly C．narrowly D．lightly C　解析：句意：籃球比賽最后的比分是93比94。我們勉強(qiáng)被打敗。nearly “幾乎”； slightly “稍微”； narrowly “勉強(qiáng)地； 差一點(diǎn)兒”； lightly “輕微地； 輕度地”。 7．The book wasn’t intended for children probably because the author ________too many scientific terms in it. A．a(chǎn)ttracted

7、 B．a(chǎn)ppealed C．employed D．a(chǎn)ttached C　解析：句意：這本書(shū)不適合孩子讀， 很可能因?yàn)樽髡咴跁?shū)里使用了太多的科學(xué)術(shù)語(yǔ)。employ “使用”； attract “吸引”； appeal “迎合； 吸引”； attach “粘貼； 附屬于”。 8．Compared with his sister, Jerry is even more________ to, and more easily troubled by, emotional and relationship problems. A．sceptical B．a(chǎn)ddicted C．a(chǎn)vailable

8、 D．sensitive D　解析：句意：與他的妹妹相比， Jerry對(duì)情感和人際關(guān)系方面的問(wèn)題更敏感， 更容易被困擾。sensitive “敏感的； 易受傷害的”。sceptical “懷疑的”； addicted “沉迷的”； available “(物)可用的； 可得到的； (人)可會(huì)見(jiàn)的”。 9．It’s reported that the factory is now ________ large as what it was. A．twice as B．a(chǎn)s twice C．twice much D．much twice A　解析：句意：據(jù)報(bào)道這個(gè)工廠現(xiàn)在是以前的兩倍大

9、。 倍數(shù)的表示法有多種， 此處為 “倍數(shù)＋as＋形容詞/副詞原級(jí)＋as＋其他” 結(jié)構(gòu)。 10．In their spare time, the couple often take the kids to galleries, museums and theaters, hoping to ________ them to as much art and culture as possible. A．expose B．a(chǎn)ttach C．challenge D．promote A　解析：考查動(dòng)詞辨析。 句意：這對(duì)夫婦在空閑時(shí)間常常帶他們的孩子們?nèi)ギ?huà)廊、 博物館和電影院， 希望讓他們盡可

10、能多地接觸藝術(shù)和文化。 這里用expose “體驗(yàn)， 接觸”。 attach “把……固定”； challenge “向(某人)挑戰(zhàn)”； promote “提升”。 11．________was needed at that time，she told me，was some good luck. A．That B．What C．Which D．As B　解析：考查名詞性從句。句意：她告訴我，那個(gè)時(shí)候她需要的就是一些好運(yùn)氣。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，“________was needed at that time”為主語(yǔ)從句，且從句中缺主語(yǔ)，故用what，選B。 12．The compan

11、y is starting a new advertising campaign to________new customers to its stores. A．join B．a(chǎn)ttract C．stick D．transfer B　解析：句意：為了把新的顧客吸引到店內(nèi)， 公司開(kāi)始了一場(chǎng)新的廣告戰(zhàn)。 attract “吸引”； join “參加”； stick “粘， 貼； 固定在某處”； transfer “轉(zhuǎn)移； 傳給”。 13．In China people believe in the saying “out of debt, out of pressure”； how

12、ever, in the west, it is just the________—when you are in debt, you are trustworthy and financially capable. A．objective B．opposite C．contrary D．contradictory B　解析：考查形容詞辨析。 句意：在中國(guó)， 人們相信 “無(wú)債一身輕” 這句諺語(yǔ)； 然而， 在西方國(guó)家卻正好相反——當(dāng)你負(fù)債的時(shí)候， 你是值得信任的、 有經(jīng)濟(jì)能力的。 objective “客觀的”； opposite “相反的”； contrary “相反的， 相對(duì)立的

13、”； contradictory “相互矛盾的”。 根據(jù)句意可知， 分號(hào)前后是截然相反的兩種情況， 因此B項(xiàng)符合語(yǔ)境。 the contrary雖然也可以表示 “相反的”， 但是不作表語(yǔ)。 14．The parking rules in public places should be ________ strictly, otherwise you will get a ticket. A．realized B．recognized C．consulted D．observed D　解析：句意：公共場(chǎng)所的停車規(guī)定應(yīng)該嚴(yán)格遵守， 否則你會(huì)拿到一張罰單。 observe “遵守”。 1

14、5．— “Could we put off the meeting? ” she asked. — “________，” he answered politely. “This is the only day everyone is available.” A．Not likely B．Not exactly C．Not nearly D．Not really A　解析：根據(jù)答語(yǔ)后半句可以知道 “大家只有今天都有空”， 所以對(duì)推遲會(huì)議的建議表示委婉拒絕。 Not likely “不見(jiàn)得， 不大可能” 符合題意。 Not exactly “不完全； 不全是； 未必就”； Not ne

15、arly “遠(yuǎn)不及， 完全不”； Not really “事實(shí)上不是”。 閱讀理解 The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year.Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4—5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks.These young people are jo

16、ined by 4—5 young people from 3—4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment. Example Youth Exchanges： Youth Exchange 1 Location: Ireland Other nationalities: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hungary Theme: Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and c

17、ommunity activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues.The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities. Youth Exchange 2 Location: France Other nationalities: Bulgaria, Italy, Fran

18、ce Theme: Organic gardening & continual living.This project will take place in a natural park, where the group will take part in gardening activities and games/workshops about continuous development. Youth Exchange 3 Location: Macedonia Other nationalities: Serbia, Turkey, Ireland Theme: Foster

19、(培養(yǎng)) social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities.Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. Youth Exchange 4 Location：Italy Other nationalities: Italy, Bulgaria, Greece Theme: A soc

20、ial-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuous development, regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship.Over 10 days, the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment. 【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】　本文是一篇說(shuō)明文，

21、主要向讀者介紹了四種青年交流活動(dòng)，這些活動(dòng)可以讓來(lái)自不同國(guó)籍的年輕人體驗(yàn)到跨國(guó)文化。 1．What do you focus on when travelling in France? A．Gardening work. B．Civil rights. C．Developing social inclusion. D．Rebuilding communities. A　解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Youth Exchange 2部分的Theme: Organic gardening & continual living.This project will take place in a

22、natural park, where the group will take part in gardening activities and games/workshops about continuous development.可知，在法國(guó)舉行的青年交流活動(dòng)中，你可以參加園藝工作。故選A。 2．If you are interested in protecting the environment, you can take part in ________． A．Youth Exchange 1 B．Youth Exchange 2 C．Youth Exchange 3 D．Yo

23、uth Exchange 4 D　解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Youth Exchange 4部分最后一句．..the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment.可知，如果你對(duì)保護(hù)環(huán)境感興趣，你可以參加的青年交流活動(dòng)是Youth Exchange 4。故選D。 3．Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with? A．Spain.　　　　　　　 B．Italy

24、. C．Ireland. D．France. B　解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中提到的四個(gè)青年交流活動(dòng)中的“Other nationalities”部分的內(nèi)容可知，這種青年交流活動(dòng)最受意大利人歡迎。故選B。 任務(wù)型閱讀 (2018·鹽城模擬)What is eco-fashion? Eco-fashion is about making clothes that take into account the environment, the health of consumers and the working conditions of people in the fashion in

25、dustry.It is a complex phenomenon and the common use of the term covers two aspects of fashion —“ecological” and “ethical”. Ecological fashion usually refers to textile(織物) and clothing production processes and the environmental issues surrounding them; ethical fashion generally relates to the worki

26、ng conditions involved in the producing processes. What are the problems with fashion? A closer look at the fashion industry points out many problems that are common practices in the creation of our fashions from the field to the factory.Firstly, the production of textiles pollutes the environment

27、heavily.Cotton-planting uses pesticides; sheep-farming and wool-cleaning contribute to global warming; synthetics-making(人造纖維生產(chǎn)) brings about waste which does harm to our environment.Secondly, every stage of clothing production has a significant effect on the environment.They all use a great deal of

28、 energy, and some also involve harmful chemicals.In addition to this, there is a lot of waste produced in the process, especially in the form of polluted water.Thirdly, growing consumption levels and our shopping habits further worsen the bad effects.We are now buying clothes in increasing quantitie

29、s without realizing the scale on which it affects natural environment, and we are also quick to throw away clothes that have been worn only a couple of times. Then, how to solve the problems? Other industries that design products are ahead of the fashion industry when it comes to choosing sustaina

30、ble materials, designing for minimum waste, choosing energy efficient manufacturing and creating products for longevity.The fashion industry has been slow to adopt these changes and part of the problem is the very nature of fashion.To a large degree, it is the fashion producers that really have th

31、e power and the responsibility to shape our future.There are numerous ways in which these producers can reduce their ecological footprint, from switching to green energy and reducing energy use, through selecting sustainable materials and choosing local suppliers, to recycle and minimize waste.On th

32、e other hand, as consumers we can all make contributions by selecting environmentally friendly clothing and reducing clothing consumption. There is some concern that eco-friendly fashions are just a trend that we will eventually grow tired of, but we can make sure that doesn’t happen.Now many peopl

33、e are beginning to shop for organic food products because the benefits of eating food free of chemicals are straightforward and immediate.They relate directly to our personal health.In fact, choosing eco-fashion can also contribute to our personal health, though it is mostly done by the way of kee

34、ping the health of the planet. Why Choose Eco-Fashion？ 1.________ ____of fashion Ecological Textile & clothing production processes；Issues related to 2.____________　 Ethical Working 3.____________involved Problems with fashion Textile 4.________ 　____ Cotton-planting: use of pesti

35、cides；Sheep-farming & wool-cleaning: global warming；Synthetics-making：5.____________waste　 Clothing production Producing a lot of waste；Using harmful chemicals; 6.____________ a great deal of energy　 Consumption levels & shopping habits New clothes: bought in increasing quantities； Old clo

36、thes：7.______________away quickly 續(xù)　表 Why Choose Eco-Fashion？ 8.________ ____to problems Fashion producers Ways to recycle and 9.____________waste: switching to green energy；reducing energy use；selecting sustainable materials；choosing local suppliers 10.________ 　____ Selecting environ

37、mentally friendly clothing；Reducing clothing consumption　 Choosing eco-fashion can contribute to our personal health. 答案：1.Aspects　2.environment　3.conditions　4.production　5.harmful　6.Consuming/Using　7.thrown 8．Solutions　9.minimize　10.Consumers B卷 完形填空 I’m sitting at the airport watching pe

38、ople in the last minutes before their loved ones arrive or depart. A woman is running in circles trying to gather family members together for a __1__. When the final moment comes before __2__， she wraps her arms around her son, giving him a __3__ hug that should protect him until he __4__． I sit

39、with a book in my hands, waiting my turn to leave __5__because the ones I love have a different __6__from mine. I think of other departures and arrivals. I __7__seeing my daughter. I wrapped myself around her as if she’d been __8__. That year she was in her first year at university, coming home fo

40、r the first time. Today my flight is two hours late. When my flight is __9__called, I gather my book and luggage. __10__there is no one to see me off, I do not __11__to see where I have come from. __12__， I think of my husband at work __13__ if I have left yet. As I head towards the plane, I find

41、myself __14__yet another arrival and departure. That year, my 91-year-old grandfather died. After returning from his funeral, I arrived at the airport __15__. My husband of only a year was waiting at the gate to take me in his arms. Because of my tears, __16__was looking at us, but I didn’t __17__．

42、 Life needs the important __18__all the time. I wish that all the people who went on a __19__could come back to find someone __20__them. I also wish they could leave with someone to see them off. 【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】　作者在機(jī)場(chǎng)看到迎接與送行的場(chǎng)景，回憶起與女兒和丈夫的溫馨往事，意識(shí)到人生中需要?dú)g聚與離別這些重要的時(shí)刻。 1．A.lecture　　　　　 B．goodbye　 C．dinner　　 D．

43、party B　解析：結(jié)合上文出現(xiàn)的“arrive or depart”和下文中的“the final moment”可知，空處應(yīng)該是一個(gè)告別(goodbye)的場(chǎng)景，故選B。 2．A.gathering B．boarding C．a(chǎn)nnouncing D．landing B　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，此處表示登機(jī)(boarding)前最后的時(shí)刻，故選B。 3．A.powerful B．gentle C．warm D．common A　解析：結(jié)合下文中的“protect him”可知，母親在兒子登機(jī)前給他一個(gè)強(qiáng)有力的(powerful)擁抱，故選A。gentle“溫柔的”；warm“溫

44、暖的”；common“共同的，普遍的”。 4．A.leaves B．survives C．returns D．recovers C　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，快要登機(jī)的時(shí)候，母親給了兒子一個(gè)強(qiáng)有力的擁抱，自然是盼望兒子能一路平安并平安歸來(lái)，故選C。leave“離開(kāi)”；survive“幸存，艱難渡過(guò)”；recover“恢復(fù)”。 5．A.frightened B．a(chǎn)nxious C．relaxed D．a(chǎn)lone D　解析：根據(jù)空后的“because the ones I love have a different ______from mine”和下文中的“there is no one

45、to see me off”可知，作者是一個(gè)人(alone)，沒(méi)有人來(lái)為她送行，所以選D。frightened“害怕的，受驚的”；anxious“焦慮的，渴望的”；relaxed“放松的”。 6．A.schedule B．a(chǎn)ttitude C．position D．target A　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，作者一個(gè)人離開(kāi)是因?yàn)樗鶒?ài)之人都有不同的日程安排。schedule“日程安排，計(jì)劃表”符合語(yǔ)境，故選A。 7．A.imagine B．enjoy C．recall D．consider C　解析：結(jié)合語(yǔ)境可知，作者回憶起(recall)女兒上大學(xué)第一次回家的往事，所以選C項(xiàng)。 8．A

46、.stolen B．cheated C．lost D．punished C　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，作者一把抱住女兒，好像她走失了很久。lost“丟失的，遺失的”符合語(yǔ)境，故選C。 9．A.punctually B．finally C．a(chǎn)bruptly D．repeatedly B　解析：結(jié)合語(yǔ)境可知，作者等待很久之后，所乘的航班終于(finally)通知登機(jī)了，故選B。punctually“準(zhǔn)時(shí)地”；abruptly“突然地”；repeatedly“反復(fù)地”。 10．A.Although B．While C．Till D．Since D　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，“______ther

47、e is no one to see me off”和“I do not ______to see where I have come from”是因果關(guān)系，所以空處用Since“因?yàn)?，既然”? 11．A.slow down B．get off C．look back D．run away C　解析：既然沒(méi)有人來(lái)送行，作者不需要回頭張望(look back)。 slow down“放慢，減速”；get off“下車，離開(kāi)”；run away“突然離開(kāi)，逃離”。 12．A.However B．Besides C．Instead D．Therefore C　解析：結(jié)合語(yǔ)境可知，作者沒(méi)有

48、回頭張望，相反地，作者想的是，還在上班的丈夫不知道作者是否已經(jīng)離開(kāi)。故選C項(xiàng)。 13．A.doubting B．a(chǎn)sking C．predicting D．wondering D　解析：參見(jiàn)上題解析。wonder if...“不知道是否……”符合語(yǔ)境，故選D。 14．A.remembering B．forgetting C．planning D．rejecting A　解析：結(jié)合語(yǔ)境可知，作者發(fā)現(xiàn)自己記得(remembering)另一次以前的迎接與送行，故選A。 15．A.shouting B．crying C．laughing D．whispering B　解析：結(jié)合下文中

49、的“Because of my tears”可知，此處應(yīng)用crying。shout“大喊，喊叫”；laugh“大笑，笑”；whisper“低語(yǔ)，悄聲說(shuō)”。 16．A.someone B．everyone C．none D．a(chǎn)nyone B　解析：此處指的是，因?yàn)樽髡呖奁總€(gè)人(everyone)都在看著作者和她的丈夫。故選B。 17．A.care B．respond C．scold D．flee A　解析：雖然大家都在看，但是作者并不在意(care)，故選A。respond“回復(fù)，作出反應(yīng)”；scold“訓(xùn)斥，責(zé)罵”；flee“逃離”。 18．A.arrival B．chanc

50、e C．departure D．moment D　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，人生中一直需要這樣重要的時(shí)刻(moment)，故選D。arrival“到達(dá)”；chance“機(jī)會(huì)”；departure“離開(kāi)”。 19．A.journey B．diet C．picnic D．holiday A　解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，作者希望所有出行(journey)的人回來(lái)時(shí)都能看到有人在等待(waiting for)他們。故選A。 20．A.worrying about B．smiling at C．talking of D．waiting for D　解析：參見(jiàn)上題解析。 閱讀理解 A Back

51、home from the Navy，I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I’d been out of high school for four years，but my high school headmaster，Mr.Gardner，invited me to a Valentine’s Day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.　 When

52、Friday came, I cleaned up，dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at her and I was crazy—I had never seen such a beautiful girl! I

53、asked Mr. Gardner who she was，and he answered，“That’s Marilyn Riley，Cut Riley’s daughter.”I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself，“Hi，I’m Jack Joseph.” “I know who you are，”was her not-too-friendly response. “Woul

54、d you like to dance？” I asked. “No！I’m working，” she shot back. “Can I call you next week for a movie date？” I asked. “No” was her response. For the next month I phoned，trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer：No. Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketb

55、all practice，I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella，no raincoat and no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride，half expecting her to say no. Instead，she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house，but after pulling into her

56、 driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from then on. 【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】　本文是一篇記敘文。講述了作者海軍退伍之后受母校校長(zhǎng)邀請(qǐng)參加情人節(jié)舞會(huì)，遇到一位女孩并與其交往的故事。 1．Why did Jack decide to attend the party? A．The party was held to welcome him back home. B．Marilyn would be introduced to him at the party. C．He could meet some of his forme

57、r teachers there. D．They gathered there to celebrate Valentine’s Day. C　解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段的最后兩句可以看出，由于在情人節(jié)舞會(huì)上可以見(jiàn)到原來(lái)的老師，所以作者決定參加舞會(huì)。所以選C項(xiàng)。 2．What was the author’s attitude towards the party? A．Casual. B．Formal. C．Passive. D．Worried. B　解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段首句的描述可以看出，作者對(duì)這次舞會(huì)的態(tài)度是很正式的(formal)。所以選B項(xiàng)。 3．We can

58、infer from the text that________． A．Jack once served in the army after high school B．it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn home C．Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each other D．it was Marilyn’s cold attitude that interested Jack A　解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段的“Back home from the Navy... I’d been out of

59、high school for four years”可以推斷，作者在高中畢業(yè)后去海軍服役了4年，退役后就讀于家鄉(xiāng)的大學(xué)。所以選A項(xiàng)。 4．How would the story most probably develop in the end？　 A．Marilyn would fall in love with Jack. B．Jack would make great achievements in college. C．Marilyn would become a famous singer. D．Jack would have frequent conflicts with

60、 Marilyn. A　解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)末段最后兩句可以看出，作者和這位女孩的關(guān)系有很大改善。特別是從最后一句“從那以后(我們之間的關(guān)系)很神奇”可以推斷出，故事結(jié)局與兩人的關(guān)系有關(guān)，而四個(gè)選項(xiàng)的敘述之中，只有選項(xiàng)A提及二人關(guān)系。所以選A項(xiàng)。 B May Day, the first day of May, is celebrated as a spring festival in many countries. It marks the approach of summer. The English developed their May Day festival from

61、the Roman festival called Floralia. In the festival of Floralia, the Romans gathered flowers to honor the goddess of spring, Flora. In the Middle Ages, May Day became the favorite holiday of many English villages. People gathered flowers to decorate their homes and churches, sang spring songs and ch

62、ose a king and a queen of May. Villagers danced around a tall pole fixed upright in the ground, called a maypole, each holding the end of a ribbon attached to the top of the pole. They tied the ribbons around the pole until it was covered with bright colors. They collected dew(露水) on May Day morning

63、 and washed their faces with it because they believed that the dew on the day had the magic power to regain youth. Nowadays in Britain people no longer attach great importance to the day, but in some towns and villages people still celebrate it by choosing the May Queen and dancing around the maypo

64、le. May Queen is a girl selected as the most beautiful girl on May Day. She is usually crowned with flowers and often driven in procession through the street. In the United States, the day has never been celebrated with the same enthusiasm as in Britain. But in many American towns and cities, childr

65、en celebrate the day with dancing and singing. They often gather flowers in handmade paper baskets and hang them on the doorknobs of the homes of their friends’ and neighbors’ on May Day morning. At May Day parties, children select May Queen, dance around the maypole, and sing May Day songs. 【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】

66、　本文是一篇說(shuō)明文。主要介紹了歐洲國(guó)家的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日“五朔節(jié)”。 5．What do we know about the May Day in Britain in the Middle Ages? A．People dressed in bright colors. B．People celebrated it with enthusiasm. C．People presented flowers to the goddess of spring. D．People stayed at home instead of going to churches. B　解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段內(nèi)容特別是第三、四句可知，在中世紀(jì)，英國(guó)人通過(guò)舉行各種活動(dòng)，熱情地慶祝五朔節(jié)，故B項(xiàng)正確。 6．Why did people wash their faces with dew on May Day? A．To bring good luck. B．To become prettier. C．To get magic power. D．To get young again.