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三、阅读理解
Robert Burns was a famous Scottish poet. He was born in Alloway, Scotland, on 25 January, 1759. Burns wrote lots of famous poems and songs in his life. One of his most popular songs is "Auld Lang Syne" (《友谊地久天长》). Some of his other famous works are "Address to a Haggis", "A Red, Red Rose" and "To a Mouse".
Burns Night is a Scottish festival. It takes place every year on 25 January. It is a time when Scotland remembers and celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns. On Burns Night, people in Scotland and around the world host a Burns supper. This is a gathering of friends and family. Kilts are traditional Scottish clothing. People usually wear kilts for formal events. Burns Night is also the perfect occasion to wear one. During the supper, people will read poems by Robert Burns. The traditional food includes haggis, neeps and tatties (which are known as "potatoes"). Often, before people eat haggis, someone will recite (朗诵) "Address to a Haggis". After supper, people enjoy dancing, poetry readings and music. At last, all the people stand up, join hands and sing the song "Auld Lang Syne".
Robert Burns passed away (去世) over 200 years ago, in 1796. However, his memory will always live on.
( ) 1. Why do Scottish people celebrate Burns Night?
A. To get more visitors to Scotland.
B. To show visitors how to eat haggis.
C. To spread Burns's poems and songs.
D. To remember Robert Burns.
( ) 2. What is the Scottish word for potatoes?
A. Haggis.
B. Neeps.
C. Tatties.
D. Kilts.
( ) 3. When do people sing the song "Auld Lang Syne"?
A. At the beginning of the event.
B. At the end of the event.
C. Before people eat haggis.
D. Just after people eat haggis.
( ) 4. How old was Burns when he passed away?
A. 21.
B. 25.
C. 37.
D. 73.
( ) 5. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A Scottish festival.
B. Traditional Scottish food.
C. Robert Burns and his poems.
D. Traditional Scottish clothing.
Robert Burns was a famous Scottish poet. He was born in Alloway, Scotland, on 25 January, 1759. Burns wrote lots of famous poems and songs in his life. One of his most popular songs is "Auld Lang Syne" (《友谊地久天长》). Some of his other famous works are "Address to a Haggis", "A Red, Red Rose" and "To a Mouse".
Burns Night is a Scottish festival. It takes place every year on 25 January. It is a time when Scotland remembers and celebrates the life and work of Robert Burns. On Burns Night, people in Scotland and around the world host a Burns supper. This is a gathering of friends and family. Kilts are traditional Scottish clothing. People usually wear kilts for formal events. Burns Night is also the perfect occasion to wear one. During the supper, people will read poems by Robert Burns. The traditional food includes haggis, neeps and tatties (which are known as "potatoes"). Often, before people eat haggis, someone will recite (朗诵) "Address to a Haggis". After supper, people enjoy dancing, poetry readings and music. At last, all the people stand up, join hands and sing the song "Auld Lang Syne".
Robert Burns passed away (去世) over 200 years ago, in 1796. However, his memory will always live on.
( ) 1. Why do Scottish people celebrate Burns Night?
A. To get more visitors to Scotland.
B. To show visitors how to eat haggis.
C. To spread Burns's poems and songs.
D. To remember Robert Burns.
( ) 2. What is the Scottish word for potatoes?
A. Haggis.
B. Neeps.
C. Tatties.
D. Kilts.
( ) 3. When do people sing the song "Auld Lang Syne"?
A. At the beginning of the event.
B. At the end of the event.
C. Before people eat haggis.
D. Just after people eat haggis.
( ) 4. How old was Burns when he passed away?
A. 21.
B. 25.
C. 37.
D. 73.
( ) 5. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A Scottish festival.
B. Traditional Scottish food.
C. Robert Burns and his poems.
D. Traditional Scottish clothing.
答案
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
四、补全对话
阅读对话,从方框中选出能填入空格处的最佳选项,有两个多余选项。
Simon: What are you doing?
Amy: ______1______ It's her birthday this Sunday.
Simon: I see. Do you always make birthday cards for your family?
Amy: Yes, I do. ______2______
Simon: That's a lovely tradition. How will you celebrate your mum's birthday?
Amy: ______3______ There'll also be a big cake and some flowers.
Simon: Sounds great! ______4______
Amy: I hope so.
Simon: New Year's Day is coming next week. ______5______
Amy: We'll clean our home and decorate it.
A. Not at all.
B. What will you do for it?
C. It's always so exciting.
D. We'll have a family party.
E. Your mum will be very happy.
F. I'm making a card for my mum.
G. In fact, it's a tradition in our family.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
阅读对话,从方框中选出能填入空格处的最佳选项,有两个多余选项。
Simon: What are you doing?
Amy: ______1______ It's her birthday this Sunday.
Simon: I see. Do you always make birthday cards for your family?
Amy: Yes, I do. ______2______
Simon: That's a lovely tradition. How will you celebrate your mum's birthday?
Amy: ______3______ There'll also be a big cake and some flowers.
Simon: Sounds great! ______4______
Amy: I hope so.
Simon: New Year's Day is coming next week. ______5______
Amy: We'll clean our home and decorate it.
A. Not at all.
B. What will you do for it?
C. It's always so exciting.
D. We'll have a family party.
E. Your mum will be very happy.
F. I'm making a card for my mum.
G. In fact, it's a tradition in our family.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
答案
1. F
2. G
3. D
4. E
5. B
2. G
3. D
4. E
5. B
