备考2025届高考英语一轮复习课时提能第一部分过透教材Unit2Letscelebrate外研版必修第二册

Unit2Let’scelebrate一、阅读理解A[中华传统/2024云南开远开学考]ElaineSusharedherexperienceofaskingherneighborstoputupChineseLunarNewYeardecorationstohelphertwo-year-oldsonexperiencethefestivalaspartofthelargecommunity.Inaneighborhoodmostlyconsistingofnon-Chineseresidents，morethanhalfofthehouseholdsobservedthetraditionaswell.InterviewingheraboutthestoryprovokedmyownmemoriesofcelebratingChineseLunarNewYear.TheholidaywasabigdealformeasakidgrowingupinJiangsu.LegendsaystheholidayoriginatedwiththefightagainstamythicalbeastcalledNian，whocamedownfromthemountainstohuntpeopleonNewYear’sEve.VillagersdiscoveredthatNianfearedthecolourred，candlelightandloudnoise.Sotheybegantodecoratewiththevibranthue，lighttheirhomeswithlanternsandsetofffirecrackerstopreventitsreturn.OnNewYear’sEve，myfamilywouldcometogethertocelebratewithfoodpreparedbymygrandma.Momentsbeforethecountdown，thesoundoffirecrackerswouldfilleverycornerofourapartmentandthecelebrationscontinuedintothenextday.Forbreakfast，wewouldeatyuanxiao，akindofglutinousriceball，whichsymbolizestheideaofreunion.Then，itwasofftovisitmygrandparents，whowerealreadyawaitingusandmyotherextendedfamilywithluckymoneyandmoretraditionaldelicacies！Myfavouritepartoftheholidaycamewhentheadultswereplayingmahjong.MycousinsandIwerefinallyfreedfromourparents.Withalltheluckymoney，wehitthestreetsandboughtmoresnacksandfirecrackers！HavingbeeninCanadaforyears，IfurtherlosttouchwithmyChinesecultureasIgraduallydivedintomynewlifeinanewcountry.Maybeit’stimeforme，likeher，toreclaimChineseLunarNewYear.本文主要讲解并描述了作者通过采访ElaineSu在另一个国家庆祝中国农历新年，回忆起了自己庆祝中国农历新年的事情。1.WhatcanweinferaboutElaineSufromparagraph1？A.ShemissedherfamilyinChinaverymuch.B.SheforcedhersontoacceptChinesecustoms.C.Shesharedherhappymemorieswithherneighbors.D.ShecelebratedChineseLunarNewYearinanothercountry.解析D推理推断题。由第一段"ElaineSusharedherexperienceofaskingherneighborstoputupChineseLunarNewYeardecorationstohelphertwo-year-oldsonexperiencethefestivalaspartofthelargecommunity.Inaneighborhoodmostlyconsistingofnon-Chineseresidents，morethanhalfofthehouseholdsobservedthetraditionaswell"可推知，ElaineSu在另一个国家庆祝中国农历新年，故选D。2.Whatdoestheunderlinedword"provoked"inparagraph2probablymean？A.Stirredup. B.Wipedout.C.Tookafter. D.Setdown.解析A词义揣测题。结合画线词所在句以及下文作者对自己过年的阅历的描述可知，ElaineSu的故事让作者忆起了自己庆祝中国农历新年的阅历，再结合选项不难得知，画线词的意思应是"激起"，所以本题选A。3.Howdoestheauthordevelopthetext？A.Byanalyzingstudies. B.Byansweringquestions.C.Byexplainingfactors. D.Bysharingexperiences.解析D写作手法题。由其次段中的"InterviewingheraboutthestoryprovokedmyownmemoriesofcelebratingChineseLunarNewYear"，第四段中的"OnNewYear’sEve，myfamilywouldcometogethertocelebratewithfoodpreparedbymygrandma"，第五段中的"Forbreakfast，wewouldeatyuanxiao，akindofglutinousriceball，whichsymbolizestheideaofreunion"以及第六段中的"Myfavouritepartoftheholidaycamewhentheadultswereplayingmahjong"可推知，作者是通过共享自己的阅历来绽开文章的，故选D。4.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthetext？A.TheOriginofChineseLunarNewYearB.TheSpringFestivalStoredinMyMemoryC.AnUnforgettableInterviewonNewYear’sEveD.AChineseCelebratingtheSpringFestivalAbroad解析B标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲解并描述了作者通过采访ElaineSu在另一个国家庆祝中国农历新年，回忆起了自己庆祝中国农历新年的事情。由此可知，B项（记忆中的春节）做文章的标题最佳。B[2024陕西安康质量监测]Immersed（沉醉）infolk，tradition，culture，religion，anddigitalarts，theDúnLaoghaire-Rathdown（DLR）FestivalofWorldCulturespresentedavariousprogramofconcerts&clubnights，fairs&markets，performances，streetevents，workshops，andwasIreland’sfirstGlobalCarnival.TheFestivalwascommittedtopresentingawidemixofworldartistsaswellasofferinga"passporttotheworld"programofevents，manyofwhichwerefreetoall.StagedthroughoutthehistoricporttownofDúnLaoghaire，theDLRFestivalofWorldCultureswasanannualinternationalartsfestivalcelebratingculturaldiversity.Newthisyear，areanexcitingrangeofthemedevents，whichincludetheanticipatedFeastAmericanathatoffersabanquetoflivemusicandfoodincelebrationofthetypicalAmericancountryfair.ThenewHealthandHarmonyfairoffersachancetoregaincontrolofyourwell-being，whileSalonCultureofferstraditionaldecorationtechniques！Adefinitehighlightwillbethespectacularaudio-visualshowHotelKiev，anighttimevisualmontage（蒙太奇）projectedontothefrontwalloftheRoyalMarineHotel.TheshowfeaturesaliveperformancebythefascinatingUkrainianquartet（四重奏乐团）DakhaBrakha，wholastyearreceivedstandingapplauseonthemainstage.TheFestivalwouldnotbecompletewithouttheGlobalVillage，inassociationwithOxfamIreland，theWorldDancePlazaandtheMelafestivalincelebrationofSouthAsianArts.Nowinits9thyear，theFestivalattractsover250，000people，makingitIreland’slargestinterculturalcelebration.Withadiverseworldmusicline-up，foodfairs，artexhibitions，workshopsandculturaldemonstrationsaswellasaFestivalnewspaperandnightlyFestivalClubwhereIrishartistsjamwithworldmusicians，thisfamily-friendlycelebrationisaround-triptickettoaworldofculture.And，withover90％oftheeventsfreeofcharge，theFestivalisthetopvalue-for-moneyeventonthesummercalendar，appealingtoallthesensesaswellastothewallet.本文为说明文，主要介绍了爱尔兰的节日DLR世界文化节。1.WhichcanbestdescribetheDLRFestivalofWorldCultures？A.Diverse. B.Free.C.Crowded. D.Valuable.解析A推理推断题。由第一段内容不难得知，DLR世界文化节是丰富多彩的，故本题选A。2.Whichisprobablythemosteye-catchingevent？A.TheFeastAmericana.B.TheHealthandHarmonyfair.C.SalonCulture.D.TheHotelKievshow.解析D微小环节理解题。由第四段中的"Adefinitehighlightwillbethespectacularaudio-visualshowHotelKiev，anighttimevisualmontage（蒙太奇）projectedontothefrontwalloftheRoyalMarineHotel"可知，本题选D。3.WhatcanweknowabouttheFestivalfromthetext？A.Ithasahistoryofseveraldecades.B.Sportsandhealthareinvolvedinit.C.Itisworthwhiletoattendit.D.Theheavytrafficjamispartofthelargecelebration.解析C推理推断题。由最终一段"And，withover90％oftheeventsfreeofcharge，theFestivalisthetopvalue-for-moneyeventonthesummercalendar，appealingtoallthesensesaswellastothewallet"可推知，该节日值得参与，故本题选C。4.Whatisthepurposeofthetext？A.TointroducetheFestivaltotheworld.B.ToencourageartiststovisitandstayinIreland.C.ToattractliveperformancestotheRoyalMarineHotel.D.TopromotetheculturesofSouthAsianArts.解析A意图推断题。文章介绍了爱尔兰DLR世界文化节的举办地、特点、内容、影响以及今年的亮点等，这些都是对该文化节的介绍和宣扬，所以文章的目的自然是介绍这个节日，故选A。二、七选五[2024重庆一中10月阶段考]Celebrations，afterthepatternofThomasAlvaEdison’sfamousquote，oftenappeartobeonepercentinspirationand99percentpreparation.1Manyofthemarewillingtogotogreateffortandexpensetoplanandattendpubliccelebrations.2Logicsuggeststhefirstpubliccelebrationswererelatedtothepatternsofexistence.Inhunter-gatherersocieties，successinthesearchforfoodandsheltermusthavetriggeredtheneedtocelebratetogether.Theearliestparadesmayhavebeenprocessionsofsuccessfulhuntersreturningtoajoyfulwelcomebytheirthankfulfamilies.3Andtheyservedabroadersocialpurpose.Paradesandotherpubliccelebrationshavealsobecomeimportanteconomiceventsworldwide.Insomeplaces，thecommercialaspecthasmadeusforgettheoriginalreasonforthecelebration.4Itwasafestivalonthedaybeforethesolemnsix-weekreligiousperiodknownasLent.NowlotsofvisitorsattendthecelebrationsinVenice.Mostofthecity’sinhabitantswouldleavethecity’spublicareastothecrowdsoftourists.Buttheirpurchasesofmeals，accommodations，andCarnivalmasksbringgreatsumsofmoneyintotheeconomyofthecity.Onecan’tblamethetourists.5Throughouthistory，theexperienceofaheartfeltcelebrationisalwaysworththetimeandmoneyspentplanning，preparing，organizing，andcarryingoutanevent.Theprioritygiventocelebratingseemstoputitalongsidefood，shelter，love，andfreedomasafundamentalneedofhumanity.A.TaketheCarnivalcelebrationsinVeniceforexample.B.Peoplearoundtheworldtakecelebratingseriously.C.Gradually，suchcelebrationsbecamemoreregularandformal.D.TheyareattractedbyVenice’suniqueandundeniablemagic.E.Thisdoesnotmeanmoderncelebrationsarenotsociallyconscious.F.Exactlywhenandwherehumansbegancelebratingasagroupisunknown.G.Therearerecordsofreligiousparadesandprocessionsdatingbackto3000BC.本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了庆祝活动的起源、经济作用以及组织庆祝活动的意义。1.B"Manyofthemarewillingtogotogreateffortandexpensetoplanandattendpubliccelebrations"是B项（Peoplearoundtheworldtakecelebratingseriously）的详细表现。2.F其次段空后的部分是针对"庆祝活动起源于何时、何地"绽开的，所以F项填在此处符合语境。3.C空前的句子提及了最早的公开庆祝活动，而C项指出了庆祝活动变得更加频繁和正式，C项放在此处的话，前后句子之间能体现出"庆祝活动的发展"；而空后的句子应是对C项的进一步说明。4.AA项放在此处能起到承上启下的作用，它承接"Insomeplaces，thecommercialaspecthasmadeusforgettheoriginalreasonforthecelebration"而来，是针对该句举的例子；而空后的内容是对A项的进一步说明。5.D"Onecan’tblamethetourists"与D项（TheyareattractedbyVenice’suniqueandundeniablemagic）之间是因果关系。三、完形填空[2024黑龙江哈尔滨三中开学考]It’ssaidthatMother’sDaywasfirstsuggestedintheUnitedStatesbyJuliaWardHowein1872asadaydedicatedtopeaceaftertheFrancoPrussianWar.Theholidaygainedits1mainlyduetotheeffortsofAnnaM.Jarvis.Annabeganaletter-writing2togainsupportforanationalMother’sDayholidaywhenhermotherpassedawayin1905.3influentialleaders，includingWilliamTaft，TheodoreRoosevelt，andJohnWanamaker，Annapouredoutastreamofrequestsforsupportoftheidea.Shebelieved，mothers4theirownspecialdayandthatitwouldhelpstrengthenfamilybonds.She5areligiousorganizationinWestVirginiatocelebrateMother’sDayonthesecondanniversaryofhermother’s6，the2ndSundayofMay.By1911，Mother’sDaywascelebratedinalmosteverystate，andflowersquicklybecamealasting7toexpressloveontheoccasion.In1914，Congress8alawdesignatingthesecondSundayinMayasMother’sDay，"apublic9ofloveandrespectforthemothersofourcountry".PresidentWoodrowWilsonissuedthestatement，makingita（n）10USholiday.ButAnna’saccomplishmentsoonturned11forher.Annoyedbythe12oftheholiday，shefiledalawsuit（诉讼）tostopa1923Mother’sDayfestivalandwasevenarrestedfor13thepeaceatawarmothers’conferencewherewomensoldwhitecarnations（康乃馨）—Anna’ssymbolformothers—toraisemoney，"ThisisnotwhatI14，"Jarvissaid."Iwantedittobeadayofsentiment，not15！"TodayMother’sDayhasbecomeaverypopularholidayintheUSA.本文为记叙文，主要讲解并描述了安娜在母亲去世后通过努力使母亲节在美国流行并成为官方节日的故事。1.A.liberty B.freedomC.independence D.popularity解析D该节日的流行（popularity）主要是因为安娜的努力。liberty自由，freedom自由，independence独立。2.A.plot B.campaignC.attempt D.trip解析B1905年，安娜的母亲去世后，安娜起先了一场写信运动（campaign），以争取支持将母亲节定为全国性的节日。plot情节，attempt尝试，trip旅行。3.A.Reachingoutto B.GivingintoC.Comingupwith D.Breakingawayfrom解析A安娜联系（Reachingoutto）了包括威廉·塔夫脱、西奥多·罗斯福和约翰·奥纳梅克在内的有影响力的领导人，提出了一系列支持这一想法的恳求。4.A.observed B.markedC.spent D.deserved解析D她认为，母亲们值得（deserved）拥有她们自己的特别节日，