牛津译林版 (2019)必修 第二册Unit 3 Festivals and customs同步训练题

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Book2 Unit3 单元测试一
Ⅰ.词汇填空(★)
选择适当的单词填空，并根据需要使用适当的形式。
　ordinary 　stuff　vehicle annual　lunar
income wedding band　romantic occasion




1. In addition, a typical Chinese ________ nowadays goes like this: when a new couple is engaged(订婚), which follows is a choice of the date of their marriage.
2. Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth Chinese ______ month, when people admire the moon and enjoy mooncakes.
3. The traditional Chinese clothes, it seems to me, will make the ________very Chinese and inviting to the British guests.
4. The musician along with his ________ members has given ten performances in the last three months.
5. Before the 1830s，most newspapers were sold through ________ subscriptions in America, usually $8 to $10 a year.
6. The Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, was a ________ festival in ancient China, providing an opportunity for unmarried men and women to meet.
7. For ________ people, it's not surprising that we can open a door, lift a heavy box and stay balanced while walking through snow.
8. The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic ________．
9. To many people, technology means computers, hand­held devices, or ________ that travel to distant planets.
10. The ______ of both rural and urban residents have increased steadily.
Ⅱ.在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。(★)
1. His ______ (able) prevents him from holding a job.
2. A software ________ (engine)by profession, Steve was a keen lover of the piano, and the only musician in his family.
3. Their Chinese peers in the typical Chinese dress would be highly ________ (impression).
4.The players ______ (select) from the whole country are expected to bring us honor in this summer game.
5. Being the coach of the new team, I was ________ (excite) because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated.
6. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials: Bags, cushions and ________ (decorate)．
7. The state of California is ________ (current) experiencing one of the worst droughts on record.
8. Do you like ______ (tradition) Chinese art using brush and ink?
9. Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or ________ (enter) to the station platforms.
10. She ________ (invite) to give a paper on the results of her research.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A(★★)
    The old Chinese saying "as happy as spending the New Year" might be outdated now in the busy modern world. The Spring Festival is regarded as the most 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 firecrackers was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival. People thought the sputtering (爆裂) 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 allow people to light firecrackers during limited hours at the Spring Festival, surrendering to (屈从于) 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 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 Spring Festival Eve is the most important thing. However, many families would like to eat out to save 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-cuttings. On New Year's 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 Hebei.
(　　)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 at the Spring Festival.
C. People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.
D. In the past, setting off fireworks couldn't be seen almost anywhere.
(　　)2. What Li Shunzhi said implies ______.
A. what people do during the festival now is different from the past
B. people would like to have the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve
C. people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a rest
D. the New 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 always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival.
C. Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.
D. Zhang Hui lives in the urban area.
(　　)4. What does the whole passage show?
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.
 B(★★)
The Big Ben is located in the tower at the eastern end of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Greater London. It was designed by Edmund Beckett and Baron Grimthorpe.
 The Big Ben is very famous throughout the world, but nobody really knows why it is called Big Ben. There are two hearsays about this. Some people say that it was named after Benjamin Caunt, a boxer, who was called Big Ben. More people believe it was called after Welshman, Sir Benjamin Hall. He was the commissioner (特派员) of the work at the time of its installation in 1859. A story was told that during a debate in the Commons on what to call the bell, Sir Benjamin was about to give his ideas when a MP who sat behind the front bench shouted, "Let's call it Big Ben!" Then this name came into being.
 The bell hasn't gone through a smooth road since the beginning of its design. Because there was great disagreement about the design of the clock. It took fifteen years to build. In 1857, the bell was completed and tested on the ground, but a four-foot crack appeared and the bell had to be cast again. Finally, the clock started ticking on 31 May, 1859, and struck its first chime (报时) on 11, July. Then in September, the bell cracked again. It was silent for four years but was eventually turned a quarter of a revolution (旋转). In this way, the crack was not under the striking hammer. Craftsmen made a square above the crack to stop it growing longer and it can still be seen today.
 The Big Ben is famous not only for its 13-ton weight, but also for its accuracy which is a result of its precise mechanism (机械装置). Even one extra penny's weight on the balance will cause a gain of two fifths of a second in twenty-four hours. Although there have been several problems, the bell is still striking today. Its chimes can be heard all over the world on the B.B.C.
(　　)5. What can we know about the Big Ben?
A. It is located in the Houses of Parliament.
B. It is the largest and tallest clock tower in the world.
C. Opinions vary as to the origin of its name.
D. It is the heaviest clock in the world.
(　　)6. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. The bell worked well at its first test.
B. The construction of the clock was long but not smooth.
C. The clock started to strike chimes on 31 May, 1859.
D. The crack finally disappeared after a quarter of a revolution.
(　　)7. Which of the following can best explain why Big Ben is world-famous?
A. Accurate and heavy. B. Accurate and colorful.
C. Heavy and colorful. D. Attractive and accurate.
(　　)8. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Sir Benjamin Hall was a famous architect at that time.
B. B. Even the tiniest extra weight on the balance will affect the clock's accuracy.
C. C. The chimes of the clock could be heard all over the world.
D. D. The clock has been ticking ever since 31 May, 1859.
Ⅳ.阅读七选五(★★)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The first World Friendship Day was proposed for July 30,1958 by the World Friendship Crusade,an international civil organization to foster a culture of peace through friendship.　 1 　Just as in the US and several other countries,the festival has been greatly commercialized(商业化). 
Days before the festival,card and gift companies launch a large campaign(活动) to attract people into buying cards and gifts for their friends.Streets and stores are filled with advertising programs aimed at young people.　 2　 This marketing strategy(策略) has been severely criticized(批判) by many people. Many feel that such crazy commercialization has damaged the meaning of Friendship Day. 
　 3 　 especially the pink and yellow ones. The day is observed with great pleasure and merry. A highly popular thing connected with the day is the well-known friendship band—the modern day symbol of friendship that friends give to one another to form an everlasting bond. Friendship bands are the favorite items for youngsters and available in stores all over the country. Friendship poems and Friendship Day gifts are exchanged between best friends to renew the bond of friendship and express gratitude and love for each other.　 4 　 
Since its beginning in 1935,Friendship Day celebrations have come a long way.　 5 　 Friendship Day remains the time when you acknowledge your friends’ contribution in your life,express love for them,cherish their presence in your life and pay them a salute.Today,Friendship Day is being celebrated around the globe,across diverse cultures and social periods. 
A.The popular customs of Friendship Day include handing over roses,
B.The idea of honoring friendship was adopted by a few countries in Asia.
C.Restaurants offer special discounts to make the most of the time as well.
D.These days,however,it is celebrated with a lot of showing off and expenses.
E.These are new ways of celebration of this day that have grown in popularity.
F.The original idea for a day of friendship came from Hallmark cards in the 1930s.
G.But however much the ways of celebration have changed,the basic idea behind the occasion remains the same.
Ⅴ.读后续写(★★★)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A GIFT FOR GRANDPA
Summer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly, “Grandpa, we are back!”
Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly (倔强地), “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs...How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!
But now Grandpa couldn't get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Jack shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖) out of a young tree!”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1 Berlin thought it was a good idea.
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Para 2 Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.
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Book2 Unit3 单元测试二
Ⅰ.词组填空(★)
选择适当的词组填空，并根据需要使用适当的形式。
in honour of, cut off, be proud of, pass down, hand in, work on, make up one's mind, fill with, come true, be excited about



1. His wish to study music ________________ at last.
2. He returned to America where he set to ________________ a new novel.
3. —Must I ________________ the exercise book today?
—No, you needn't.
4. The ancient Olympic Games were part of a religious festival ________________ the Greek god Zeus, the father of all Greek gods and goddesses.
5. Cupboards in her kitchen ________________ things that she didn't need at all.
6. I felt I had been ________________ from the outside world for years.
7. Many US college students are not familiar with China, and they ________________ the trip to China.
8. But I think your mom would ________________ you just for who you are.
9. They often use folk songs to ________________ their history.
10. I just couldn't ________________ over what to wear to my best friend's wedding.
Ⅱ.在空白处根据中文提示填入词组的正确形式。(★)
1. What do you think of Xiao Yang’s suggestion that we 　　　　　　(表演)a play at the English evening? 
2. It's generally believed that the “new four great inventions” ________________(与...有联系) China’s high­-tech innovation.
3. ________________(就这么说吧) she isn't very pleased about her present job.
4. Great changes ________________(发生) in the way people communicate in recent years.
5. There is a sense of excitement ______________(在空中) with the New Year coming nearer and nearer.
6. The gallery owner Anthony Brunelli said of the 10 pieces about to go_________　　　　　　(展览), six were already sold and the remaining four could fetch between$8,000—10,000. 
7. After the country’s National Day holiday travel rush dazzled(使倾倒) many foreigners, Chinese young people are also preparing for Halloween, which_________(恰逢) Saturday. 
8. Though he has made a big fortune, he is ________________(绝不) a happy man.
9. There is no need to pick at him all day long. He is a child ________(毕竟).
10. As midnight approaches, Luo Yan takes his parents, wife and son outside to ________(燃放) firecrackers.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A(★★)
      There are many traditions around the world that are interesting and fun, but there are also those that are bizarre (奇异的) and even a little cruel.
     In Sweden it's common for parents to leave their babies outside to nap (小睡) even when the temperatures are below zero. Many of us would find this custom dangerous, but many Swedes actually consider it good for their babies. They believe that by exposing their young ones to their country's cold temperature they can help their babies to grow up healthily and protect them from diseases. They also believe doing so will help them sleep longer and better.
    In Bali, Indonesia, babies are forbidden to touch the ground for three months. The reason is that during the baby's first months its connection to the "spirit" is still unbroken and clean and letting it touch the ground would defile it. For three months, the baby is constantly held in someone's arms—the father, mother, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and even neighbours. After 105 days, a special ceremony called the Nyabutan is held where the baby touches Mother Earth for the first time.
     In Guatemala, it's common to see babies being bathed with cold water. Maya mothers commonly practise this bizarre ritual (仪式) with the belief that it's beneficial to the baby's health. Bathing their babies with cold water is also an effective means to eliminate heat rashes, and this custom helps babies sleep better.
     Some Indians allow their babies to be thrown from temple roofs as high as 50 feet. This strange custom started 500 years ago and continues to this day, though there's a movement to ban it for obvious reasons. However, Hindus believe that performing this ritual brings good luck and health to their babies. Below the roof is a bed sheet that's held tightly by several men. The baby lands safely on the sheet. The tradition's practitioners and believers strongly prove that it's safe, saying no babies have ever been injured.
(　　)1. What does the author think of the baby custom in Sweden?
A. It is interesting and fun.
B. It is unique and thoughtful.
C. It is dangerous and a little cruel.
D. It is beneficial and practical.
(　　)2. What does the underlined word "defile" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Make the best use of.
B. Make something dirty or no longer pure.
C. Leave or break away from.
D. Achieve or realize completely.
(　　)3. In Guatemala babies are bathed with cold water ______.
A. to get rid of their heat rashes and make them sleep better
B. to prevent them from feeling hot during summer
C. in order to stop them from getting all kinds of illnesses
D. in order to bring good luck and health to those babies
(　　)4. Why do some Indians ask the baby custom to be stopped?
A. It is a new custom and many people hate it.
B. They think the custom leads to babies' injuries.
C. They have no religious belief.
D. Lots of babies have been seen injured in the past years.
 B(★★)
Christmas is still a few weeks away. But in Holland, Germany and other parts of central Europe, the man dressed in red with a big white beard will already be flying from house to house with a big sack and presents for children. “Sinterklaas komt!” as Dutch children say—Saint Nicholas is coming!
It’s obvious from the name that “Santa Claus” comes from “Sinterklaas”. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6, but there are many things about the saint and his festival that are similar to Christmas. Just as Santa has reindeer, Sinterklaas has a white horse. Dutch and German children put their shoes out in front of the chimney just like children hanging up their stockings on Christmas Eve, hoping that in the morning they will be full of presents. With Sinterklaas, however, you’re also expected to put a carrot in your shoe as a present for his horse.
Like Santa, Sinterklaas also judges whether children have been “naughty or nice” in the past year to help him decide whether they deserve presents. But while good children get sweets, the consequences of being bad are far worse than they are with Father Christmas. Naughty children are given a stick so their parents can beat them. If you are really, really bad, Sinterklaas will put you into a sack and take you away.
In parts of Germany and Austria, people also celebrate on December 5, but it is a celebration of naughtiness rather than niceness. On “Krampus night”, bizarre, horned demons (or rather boys dressed in costumes) run around causing havoc and hitting girls with sticks. Authorities have struggled for years to ban the tradition, but have not been successful. Luckily Saint Nicholas always comes the next day to put things right.
(　　)5.What is the main focus of the article?
A.The history of Christmas Day.
B.The traditions of Saint Nicholas Day.
C.The differences between Christmas Day and Saint Nicholas Day.
D.The connection between Saint Nicholas Day and “Krampus night”.
(　　)6.Which of the following statements about Saint Nicholas is TRUE?
A.The festival falls on December 5 in most European countries.
B.On the eve of Saint Nicholas Day, people usually eat carrots.
C.In Germany, children expect to get gifts in their shoes on Saint Nicholas Day.
D.Like Santa, Sinterklaas is believed to ride his reindeer from house to house to give gifts to children.
(　　)7.What can we conclude from Paragraph 3?
A.Naughty children don’t get anything from Sinterklaas.
B.Apart from children, Sinterklaas also brings gifts for adults.
C.Sinterklaas is more generous than Father Christmas.
D.Sinterklaas treats good children better than naughty children.
(　　)8.What is the attitude of authorities towards “Krampus night” traditions, according to the article?
A.They don’t like some of the traditions and want to stop them.
B.They organize various activities to entertain people.
C.They respect the way people celebrate the traditions.
D.They regard it as an important tradition and try to make it popular.
Ⅳ.阅读七选五(★★)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Simplicity is a lifestyle that takes away the unimportant things in your life. It removes or changes those things that cause you to feel stressed out, and allows you to absolutely focus on what’s important. Of course, no one can suddenly lead a simple life. 1 . Here are three excellent reasons.
2 . Unfortunately, it’s easy for us to fall into the comparison trap. Studies show that comparison may cause pressure, depression and anxiety. When you live a life of simplicity, you’ll feel a rebirth of the soul. You’ll definitely know what’s important and what isn’t, and focus on things that make you happy.
Simplicity helps you feel content and happy. 3 . It gives you a strong sense of freedom and warmth. When you lead a simple life, you tend to feel satisfied with who you are and your situation in life. It doesn’t mean you’re not hard-working or interested in improving your life. Content people aren’t driven by an unhealthy schedule. They do what they need to do peacefully. When you’re satisfied, you don’t care if what you’re doing is popular or what society says you should do. 4 .
Simplicity helps you enjoy small things. When you choose to live a simple lifestyle, you’ll slow down your life and enjoy its little moments in an absolutely new way. 5 . Remember, though life is hard sometimes, slow down your life and enjoy little things that can bring you joy.
A．Contentment is a satisfying calm
B．Simplicity says “no” to social pressures
C．Simplicity helps you to stop comparing
D．It takes time and effort but it’s worth the journey
E．In other words, simplicity helps you feel satisfied
F．You actually live according to the current popular trends
G．You’ll feel free to enjoy a sunset or go for a walk in the rain
Ⅴ.完形填空(★★)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
    The "Double Seven Festival" is a traditional Chinese festival. It has a longer history than the    1    of Valentine's Day in the West.
     The origin of this festival is related to a cowboy and a weaving girl, whose love story has become a part of the Chinese culture.    2    there are many different versions of the story, the most popular one begins with a poor cowboy. Living with his elder and   3   brother, who treated him badly, the cowboy looked after an old cow every day. Though life was tough and boring, he put up with it in silence, without complaining.
     Unluckily, even such a hard life didn't last long. His brother got rid of him and all he got was the old cow. Although they couldn't talk to each other, they   4   on each other for company. One day, miracle happened. The old cow started talking and told him that there would be seven fairies coming down to the Earth to   5   in a pond. All he should do was to   6   the dress of one of the fairies. Then that fairy would be his wife.   7   but excited, the cowboy followed the cow' advice.
     Every day the cowboy went to work  8   the fairy wove cloth at home. However, their   9   life came to an end when the Heavenly Goddess learned about it. She took the weaving girl away and drew a line in the sky that turned into the Milky Way, which   10   the cowboy meeting her wife. Due to the strong reaction from the young   11   , the Goddess finally allowed them to see each other only once a year. The day was on the seventh day of the seventh month. That is   12    the Double Seven Festival came into being.
​ Although the love story doesn't end up with a happy ending, it is to be told from one   13    to another. It reminds people to cherish every moment   14    with their loved ones and not to regret until we   15    them.
1.  A. celebration B. congratulation
C. inspiration D. liberation
2.  A. As if B. Even if C. Until then D. In case
3.  A. open-minded B. absent-minded
C. narrow-minded D. business-minded
4.  A. depended B. based C. concentrated D. worked
5.  A. sleep B. bathe C. dance D. play
6.  A. make B. bring C. steal D. buy
7.  A. Interested B. Frightened C. Tired D. Surprised
8.  A. while B. as C. before D. after
9.  A. careful B. successful C. peaceful D. helpful
10.  A. freed B. risked C. kept D. prevented
11.  A. gentleman B. lady C. couple D.cow
12.  A. why B. when C. where D. how
13.  A. dynasty B. generation C. age D. person
14.  A. shared B. connected C. filled D. separated
15.  A. meet B. lose C. miss D. see
Ⅵ.语法填空(★★)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
  Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of 1.   in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different 2.   (way) and at different times on the calendar.
     In Western countries, people 3.   (usual) celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st to January 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes 4.   (dress) in formal clothes, and they may drink champagne(香槟酒) at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish each other 5.   (happy) for the year ahead. 6.   some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise.
     Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make big dolls from old clothes, 7.   are filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned 8.   (show) the bad things from the past year are 9.   (go) and that the new year can start afresh. Other common traditions to keep away 10.   bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saving special things on the first day of the new year.
Book2 Unit3 单元测试三
Ⅰ.在空白处填入动词的正确形式。(★)
1．He said he ___________ (be) ninety years old in two years. .
2．I was sure that they ___________ (do) that again.
3．Whenever she had time，she ___________ (come) to see us.
4．He said that he ___________ (leave) at six the next day.
5．I noticed that it ___________ (rain) when I looked at the sky.
6．He hoped his wife ___________ (come) soon.
7．He ___________ (leave) when someone knocked at the door of his office.
8．He said he ___________ (learn) French next week.
9．Nobody knew why he ___________ (go) to the big city
10．When he was young，he ___________ (sit) in front of the TV set for hours every day.
11．He was going__________ (speak)at the meeting，but his heart attack prevented him.
12．They made up their minds that they ________(buy) a new house once Larry changed jobs.
13．She told me she__________ (fly) at 10 a．m. to Hong Kong the next day.
14．He hoped he __________ (find) a job soon.
15．He told me he was__________ (get) married the next week.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A(★★)
Vertical farming, as the name suggests, is a form of agriculture that is specifically designed to facilitate（便利）agricultural production inside vertical structures like buildings.
It is a revolutionary, and arguably more sustainable, method of farming for several reasons. For example, it tends to require much less water than regular farming—by some estimates up to 95% less. It also takes up less space and has little or no impact on local natural soils. Generally speaking, vertical farms can be operated without the use of pesticides that are potentially very damaging to the environment. Because of the controlled conditions provided by vertical farms, all-year-round cultivation of crops is also usually made possible.
Vertical farms tend to consist of one of several models, ranging from stacked wooden shelves on garden patios to warehouses and greenhouses that are able to produce enough food for entire communities, to improved facilities（设施）in buildings like skyscrapers. Some consist of specially designed towers with stacked plant cups. For larger, purpose-built vertical farms, hydroponic（水培）systems are often employed to help control the indoor climate all year round. Other aspects of vertical farms can also be regulated, including automated control of temperature, light, and humidity（湿度）. A high level of control is usually vital for the success of the farm, as failure to maintain specific conditions can lead to the loss of entire crops, in a similar fashion to how events such as droughts and floods impact traditional farms.
If you are interested in starting your own vertical farm, you have a few options. For domestic-scale kind of strategies, simple vertical farms can be created using old pallets（托盘）, or other custom-made solutions. For larger-scale vertical farming options, you can either directly invest in existing vertical farms, or raise enough capital to set up your own. This will, obviously, require large amounts of capital, but the potential for such solutions is predicted to rise dramatically over the coming years.
(　　)1. What can we learn about vertical farming?
A. It tends to require little water.
B. It helps enrich the local natural soil.
C. It can potentially harm the environment.
D. It can make year-round crop planting a reality.
(　　)2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. How vertical farming works.
B. What vertical farms produce.
C. What vertical farms focus on.
D. How vertical farming benefits people.
(　　)3. What can be the key to a successful vertical farm?
A. Indoor temperature. B. Model choice.
C. High level control. D. Enough capital.
(　　)4. What’s the writing purpose of the text?
A. To set a new standard for farming.
B. To introduce a new way of farming.
C. To present a modest reform in farming.
D. To raise money for larger vertical farms.
B(★★)
For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to work out. What may not be so pleasant is seeing trash all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. They are plogging!
“Plogging” began in Sweden. The name combines the Swedish word “plocka”， which means to pick up, and the word Jogging, which means to run slowly. A Swedish man named Erik, started the movement in 2016.On the World Environment Day website, Erik says that he moved to Stockholm from a small community in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. Concerned about the amount of trash and litter he saw each day on his way to work, he took matters into his own hands．
Plogging, by that term, may have officially begun in Sweden. But many people who exercise outdoors have been doing this for years. Take Jeff Horowitz for example. He is a personal trainer in Washington, D．C.He often picks up trash while running outside. He even has turned it into a game; he will try to pick up the trash without stopping. “I didn't know it was a thing really. This is just my personal ethics (道德标准), where I go for a run and if I happen to see a piece of garbage lying around and it's within reach — it is a kind of a little test for me to see if I can grab it and throw it in a near trash can without stopping. And that way, I think, it gives me a little exercise and a little focus for my run. And it helps clean up the neighborhood，” he announced.
Today, plogging is an official activity, one that is becoming increasingly popular. Cities around the world now hold logging events, “I would just hope people would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground. We have containers seems on every block. So, it's easy to put your garbage in the trash cans. I just think people should think about it a little bit more. I do hope one day there will not be a need for plogging.” said an interviewee.
(　　)5．Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “took matters into his own hands”？
A．called on people to join him
B．appealed to people to go green
C．began to pick up the trash
D．had the collected trash recycled
(　　)6．What does the example of Jeff Horowitz tell us?
A．Plogging comes naturally to joggers who care about the environment.
B．Plogging is an easy way to clean the environment.
C．It doesn't make any sense to joy without picking up the trash.
D．It is better to clean up the neighborhood by plogging.
(　　)7．What is the idea that logging events are meant to promote?
A．Jogging is truly beneficial.
B．Trash cans should be within reach.
C．Littering is not acceptable.
D．Communities should be kept clean.
(　　)8．What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A．New Exercise Enjoys Unbelievable Popularity
B．New Exercise Trend Also Helps Environment
C．Plogging — a Fashionable Way to Clear Waste
D．Plogging — an Exercise Originating in Sweden
Ⅲ.完形填空(★★)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
    On February 11, 2019, I decided to invite complete strangers for dinner on Valentine's day. On February 13, I went to Washington Square park and began my    1   . I was definitely nervous.
    Of 50 people that I    2   , over 20 said yes and gave me their    3   . Later that day, I texted them. Two    4    and one of them would bring his roommate. I was a little upset,    5    I expected more people to reply.    6   , I wanted to try again.
    The next morning, I logged on to my Facebook and started to    7    my followers. I found some people who were in their mid-20s and lived in New York. I immediately    8    them and hoped for the best. Three confirmed. Perhaps this wasn't going to be a(n)    9    mission—six people were coming after all!
    I spent the rest of the day preparing and cleaning. My friend Alice    10    to help me. Within the next hour and a half, I had six complete    11    laughing, eating and drinking at my apartment. We talked like we'd always been friends. It was    12   .
    My   13    to approach them, which was made in seconds, and their choice to say yes,    14    something new and magical. Do something kind for another. Whether it is a cup of coffee or    15    a smile to a stranger, random acts of kindness can make the world better.
1. A. research B. search C. visit D. dream
2. A. protected B. believed C. asked D. called
3. A. ID cards B. home addresses
C. contact numbers D. family names
4.  A. confirmed B. rejected C. changed D. regretted
5.  A. while B. though C. unless D. as
6.  A. Besides B. However C. Also D. Otherwise
7.  A. figure out B. call on C. respond to D. look through
8. A. signaled B. wrote C. messaged D. recognized
9.  A. failed B. intended C. ordinary D. unique
10.  A. hesitated B. happened C. refused D. volunteered
11.  A. teammates B. relatives C. strangers D. friends
12.  A. embarrassing B. unbelievable C. horrible D. normal
13.  A. bet B. proposal C. promise D. decision
14.  A. resulted in B. benefited from
C. focused on D. belonged to
15. A. exactly B. simply C. extremely D. hardly
Ⅳ.语法填空(★★)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. Originally 　1　(celebrate) in the US, it has also become popular in China as a way to express thanks to mothers with gifts and greetings. Some experts suggest China 　2　(have) its own Mother’s Day, instead of “borrowing” from the US. Should China create its own Mother’s Day? 
Stephanie: I think maybe it is those retail(零售)businessmen 　3　 want as many special days as possible, so that they can earn more money. On Mother’s Day, things are double the price than usual and 　4　 is super difficult to book a table for dining. Something with Chinese traditions 　5　(sound) nice, but I hope the special day would light our love for mothers, instead of following the fashion and falling into 　6　 trap dug by businessmen. 
Francisco: As a child, I just took my mother’s love 　7　 granted. But now I realize how much my mom has sacrificed 　8　(selfless) and how great she really is! Mothers deserve our respect as well as our care and love. We Chinese have the tendency 　9　(keep) everything to ourselves. In this regard, we should learn from Americans. Say “I love you” whenever you feel it and give her a hug or have a heart-to-heart chat or do some housework. 　10　 matters is that you should do something to show you love her, not just on Mother’s Day. 
Ⅴ.应用文写作(★★★)
假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名为Chris的外国学生发的帖子，得知他想知道中国元宵节的相关细节，请给他回复，写作内容包括：
(1)元宵节时间；(2)习俗；(3)节日意义。
注意：(1)80词左右；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Hi Chris,