1、Unit 1 Festivals Celebrations A卷 基础夯实2021-2022学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第三册单元测试AB卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes p
2、lace in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals. During the opening ceremonies, after the official greetings from the government leaders, people who attend the festival begin to march smartly before the viewing stands(看台), and white camels transport
3、their riders across the sands. Horsemen from different nations display their beautiful clothes and their fine horsemanship. One following another, groups of musicians and dancers from all over the Sahara take their turn to show off their wonderful traditional culture. Groups of men in blue and yello
4、w play horns and beat drums as they dance in different designs. On their knees in the sand, a group of women in long dark dresses dance with their hair: their long, dark, shiny hair is thrown back and forth in the wind to the rhythm of their dance. The local and visiting Italian dogs are anxious to
5、run after hares. The crowd is on its feet for the camel races. Camels and riders run far into the distance, and then return to the finish line in front of the cheering people. Towards the evening, there comes the grand finale of the opening day, an extremely exciting horse race. All the riders run v
6、ery fast on horseback. Some riders hang off the side of their saddles. Some even ride upside downtheir legs and feet straight up in the airall at full speed. Others rush down the course together, men arm in arm, on different horses. On and on they went. So fast and so wonderful!1.The Sahara Festival
7、 is a festival which _.A.has a very long history in North AfricaB.is held in the same place on the same dayC.is attended mainly by the people in the SaharaD.is celebrated mostly by travellers from different countries2.Before the races begin, _ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonie
8、s.A.musicians, dancers, horses and haresB.camel riders, musicians, dogs and haresC.horsemen, dancers, camels and dogsD.musicians, officials, camels and horses3.This passage mainly tells readers _.A.what happens on the opening day of the Sahara FestivalB.how people celebrate during the three-day Saha
9、ra FestivalC.what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara FestivalD.how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara FestivalB If you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its called Apple Day but in practice its more l
10、ike Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain. Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden D
11、elicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curio
12、sity than anything else. There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it. At the
13、 events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games. Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and c
14、ommercial orchards (果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.1.What can people do at the apple events?A.Attend experts lectures.B.Visit fruit-loving families.C.Plant fruit trees in an orchard.D.Taste many kinds
15、 of apples.2.What can we learn about Decio?A.It is a new variety.B.It has a strange look.C.It is rarely seen now.D.It has a special taste.3.What does the underlined phrase a pipe dream in Paragraph 3 mean?A.A practical idea.B.A vain hope.C.A brilliant plan.D.A selfish desire.4.What is the authors pu
16、rpose in writing the text?A.To show how to grow apples.B.To introduce an apple festival.C.To help people select apples.D.To promote apple research.CThe old Chinese saying as happy as spending the New Year might be outdated (过时的) now in the busy modem world. The Spring Festival is regarded as the mos
17、t important festival for Chinese people and an occasion for all family members to get together, like Christmas in the West. But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice. Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival
18、. People thought the sputtering(噼啪) sound could help drive away evil spirits. However, the activity has been completely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security, noise and pollution factors into consideration. In recent years, some cities have begun to allo
19、w people to light fireworks for limited hours during the Spring Festival, surrendering to public demand. Respecting folk traditions is a gesture of respect toward public opinion, said Zhou Xing, a folklore researcher. As people gain more income and it becomes easier to buy daily goods, the New Year
20、holiday is just like any other. After long workdays, many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest, rather than visiting friends and neighbors. The process of making and enjoying the family dinner on New Years Eve is the most important thing. However, many families would like to eat out to sav
21、e time and energy, said Li Shunzhi, a resident of Harbin, Heilongjiang. I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside. My family has been preparing for the Spring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday, cleaning the house, buying holiday goods and decorating the house with paper cutting
22、s. On New Years Eve，the whole family stays up to see the New Year in, and in the days to follow, a series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held. Without the ancient traditions, the holiday is nothing to us, said Zhang Hui, from He
23、bei.(1) Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A.Setting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years.B.Nowadays, people can light fireworks in some cities during the Spring Festival.C.People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.D.In the
24、past，setting off fireworks couldnt be seen almost anywhere.(2) What Li Shunzhi said implies_.A.what people do during the festival now is different from the pastB.people would like to have the family dinner on New Years EveC.people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a restD.the Ne
25、w Year holiday is just like any other day(3) What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Zhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festival.B.Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.C.Zhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Fes
26、tival.D.Zhang Hui lives in the urban area.(4) What does the whole passage mainly talk about?A.The Spring Festival is as lively as before.B.The Spring Festival is outdated now.C.The Spring Festival is losing its qualities.D.The Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West.DFo
27、od Festivals Around the World Stilton Cheese Rolling May Day is a traditional day for celebrations,but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four, dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll
28、a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way,they must not kick or throw their cheese,or go into their competitors lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are
29、 wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese. Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on Earth Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Cari
30、bbean and China, but they all share a common addiction food that is not just spicy(辛辣), but hot enough to make your mouth burn,your head shake and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a choc
31、olate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the world or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one things for sure, if you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isnt for you! La Tomatina The Worlds Biggest Food Fight On the last Wednesday of
32、every August,the Spanish town of Bunol hosts La Tomatina一 the worlds largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week s events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes official fight-starters get things going by c
33、asting tomatoes at the crowd. The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again一and for a much-needed wash!1.In the Sti
34、lton cheese rolling com petition, competitors on each team must_.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheeseD.use a real cheese weighing about four kilos2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A.In New Mexico.B.In the Caribbean.C.In Austr
35、alia.D.In China.3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts_.A.three daysB.seven daysC.less than three daysD.more than seven days4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10,000 Chinese take part
36、 in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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。How to Fight Laziness?Lazy people will never gain a
37、nything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind. 1 . Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation(动力) once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand w
38、ith a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they
39、 were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 2 .Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often
40、 contributes to laziness. 3 . Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 4 . Be the
41、first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others at home may finally follow your example and perform their own tasks. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. 5 . Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabl
42、ing you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A.To fight family laziness, set an example.B.Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C.One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.D.Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.E.With strong determination, you will be
43、able to achieve your goal.F.Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.G.Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 World Environment Day is celebrated worldwid
44、e on June Filth. The United Nations 1 this special day in 1972 to get people to think about taking care of the 2 . Public events for World Environment Day 3 from June first through June fifth. The events and conferences help teach world leaders and citizens how to 4 the environment. Every year World
45、 Environment Day is celebrated in a different city. In 2005 it was held in San Francisco, California. The main 5 of World Environment Day that year was Green Cities : Plan for the Planet. The events and conferences showed us how to have Green Cities: It 6 that people talked about the ways that citie
46、s could have clean environment. Most people in the world live in cities, which makes them especially important areas of environmental 7 . Cities use more than seventy-five percentage of the worlds natural 8 such as water and gasoline. World Environment Day will 9 on how people in cities can work tog
47、ether to help save the planet. San Francisco held public talks to discuss pollution 10 , clean energy sources and the importance of healthy parks and gardens. There were also 11 events such as music concerts, movies,and art shows. Local farmers and restaurant owners served food that had been 12 grown,“ green ” of course. City leaders from all over the world were 13 to attend this conference and 14 ideas. The United Nations hopes to make an international 15 that countries and citizens will follow to help improve the earths environment.1.A.arrangedB.constructedC.conductedD.established2.A.pla
