课时跟踪检测(十一) Festivals around the world
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课时跟踪检测(十一)Festivals around the worldⅠ.单项填空1．(2013·宝鸡高三质检)Stoica has been elected________chairman of the organizing committee, and we are all looking forward to________changes he will bring about.A．the; the B．/; /C．/; the D．the; /2．(2013·咸阳高三模拟)He likes to play a trick ________ me on the weekend and always begs me to ________ him for his actions.A．on; depend B．at; forgiveC．on; forgive D．with; excuse3．(2013·榆林高三质检)One day before Tomb Sweeping Day, people from all over this region came here to ________ the cherry blossoms.A．envy B．admireC．appreciate D．enjoy4．You ________ have washed all those dishes, you know —I'd have done them myself when I got home.A．mustn't B．wouldn'tC．needn't D．couldn't5．(2013·石家庄模拟)We arranged to meet at the cinema at 7：30, but he failed to ________.A．turn down B．turn offC．turn over D．turn up6．(2013·西安五大名校联考)Bill burst into a great laugh ________ he'd read something extremely funny.A．as though B．even thoughC．so that D．ever since7．(2013·天津六校模拟)We are currently seeing big things ________ in the world around us.A．take place B．taking placeC．taken place D．to take place8．(2013·浙江六校联考)If the students in this school cheat in the exam, they'll never ________ it.A．look forward to B．get away withC．take control of D．pay attention to9．I know you don't like Betty, but do you have to make it so ________.A．energetic B．obviousC．independent D．unique10．(2012·江苏四市联考)The kind man founded the charity in his hometown ________ his late wife.A．in search of B．in place ofC．in need of D．in memory of11．(2013·商洛高三检测)—Are you still willing to lend money to your roommate?—Yes.I have always held the ________ that he is an honest fellow.A．custom B．truthC．belief D．trick12．(2013·沈阳模拟)—Any advice for me?—You'd better ________ the timetable to see when the train leaves.A．consult B．recommendC．remind D．request13．(2013·长安一中检测)It just isn't fair; ________ I was working as a waiter last month, my friends were lying on the beach.A．whenever B．thoughC．for D．while14．(2013·青岛高三质检)The boy received an ________ from the government for his saving the woman's life.A．award B．rewardC．prize D．quality15．(2012·福州模拟)________ in the library regulations that any book borrowed be returned by due time, or the borrower will be fined.A．What is required B．It is requiredC．As is required D．Which is requiredⅡ.完形填空(2013·渭南高三模拟)When I was in my early twenties, I moved away from my home state of Wisconsin to attend graduate school. I chose to go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and __1__ there. Upon landing in early June, I was shocked by the lack of __2__ and the burning desert heat. After less than two days in that __3__，I called my parents to question whether I had made the __4__ choice and to announce that I was __5__ considering coming home. My father, in a calm and __6__ voice, indicated that I always had a __7__. I could always come home and be welcome there. But in fact, we both __8__ I wouldn't come home at the time. Needless to say, I chose to __9__.Many years have passed. My father's __10__ words remain withme. Knowing that I can always __11__，I've been able to __12__several challenging situations — unemployment, divorce and even the__13__ of my only son. I have also used these words in many caseswhere others need to know that someone __14__ and that they do have a choice.Whether __15__ is earthly, spiritual, or some sense of calm, knowing that we can come home will be just enough to __16__ us on our way.It __17__ me, in a way, of the prodigal son (回头的浪子) who found __18__ and love upon returning home. While we don't have to be like him and hit bottom in life, it is good to know that we can wander and experience pains and __19__ in life but we still have a home where love, support and comfort __20__.,1.A.flew B．droveC．walked D．cycled2．A.blue B．yellowC．brown D．green3．A.family B．refugeC．environment D．desert4．A.new B．rightC．last D．difficult5．A.naturally B．fortunatelyC．obviously D．seriously6．A.gentle B．weakC．supportive D．pleasant7．A.choice B．dreamC．friend D．request8．A.pretended B．expectedC．knew D．forgot9．A.graduate B．regretC．return D．continue10．A.surprising B．encouragingC．interesting D．moving11．A.wander outside B．hang aroundC．come home D．move away12．A.face up to B．get away withC．make sure of D．look out for13．A.return B．growthC．arrival D．loss14．A.worries B．caresC．leaves D．stays15．A.health B．marriageC．church D．home16．A.help B．stopC．protect D．teach17．rms B．remindsC．warns D．rids18．fort B．interestC．food D．money19．A.regrets B．complaintsC．sufferings D．pleasures20．A.survive B．existC．fall D．disappearⅢ.阅读理解(2013·宝鸡质量检测二)BEIJING, Jan.3rd.(Xinhua) —Li Wanfei, 27, warmly and with force hands a red envelope with cash as a gift to her friend who is getting married during the New Year holiday.Nowadays in China, wedding presents are a thing of the past — thetrend is cash, and there's pressure to put the right amount in the redenvelopes.“I would feel ashamed to give less than average, especially formy close friends，”Li said.“Th e sum represents our friendship and intimacy.”Despite being on a tight budget, Li and her husband refuse to be stingy (吝啬的)．They gave at least 15,000 yuan as wedding gifts in 2011.Li usually gives 200 yuan or 300 yuan for colleagues, 500 for ordinary friends, and 1,000 or more for close friends.Her husband even gave his cousin 10,000 yuan, hoping to convey the deep love he has for his cousin.Lavish (豪华的) wedding ceremonies have become increasingly popular as China's economy has grown, and the more lavish the wedding, the more money the bride and groom can expect to receive as gifts.Wedding invitations tend to come more often during the holidays, as the days off make it convenient for relatives and friends to attend.According to Liu Ning, manager of Forever Love Wedding Service Agency, money spent on weddings has grown among young people, and as they see it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience,they want a lavish ceremony.“That's why the couple expects more gift money and takes the sum as a standard for judging friendship，” Liu said.Liu said that middle-class people usually spend around 25,000 yuan on a wedding plan and video, but that price doesn't include food and flowers.Liu Qingzhu, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said ceremonies have become much more lavish as the practice of cash gifts has become more widespread, and some couples even try to turn a profit.“People sometimes face a difficult and uncertain corner about weddings，” Liu said.“They feel happy for the couple, but giving money hurts.Money worship is not a good tradition and shouldn't be praised.”“Chinese couples could think of new models for weddings instead of comparing venues (举行场所) or gift money, for luxury and waste are not good customs，” Liu added.1．The underlined word “intimacy” in the third paragraph probably means ________.A．a quantity of moneyB．a feeling of being very closeC．natural abilities or qualitiesD．a usually secretive or illegal relationship2．According to Liu Ning, why do young people in China nowadays want a lavish wedding ceremony?A．The practice of cash gifts has become widespread.B．They try to turn a profit only.C．They see it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.D．A and C are both right.3．What is Liu Qingzhu's opinion about the wedding gift money nowadays in China?A．Envious.B．Encouraging.C．Disapproving and critical.D．We don't know.4．The best title for the passage may be “________”．A．The wedding ceremony of Li Wanfei's friendB．As wedding bells ring, pockets empty outC．Hesitations and difficulties in weddingD．Fashions of Chinese young couple's wedding答案课时跟踪检测(十一)Ⅰ.1.选C考查冠词。
