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阅读以下短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
As the warm days of summer begin to fade, communities around the world gather to celebrate an important moment: the harvest season. These festivals are not only about food, but also about culture and community spirit.
Ireland’s Puck Fair is a lively mix of local traditions. During the festival, a wild goat is crowned “King Puck” which stands for a rich harvest. Visitors can enjoy energetic music, street food, and hand-made crafts. If you prefer a quieter experience, arriving early is a good choice. Since rooms fill up quickly, it is wise to book your hotel well in advance.
In Mexico, the Day of the Dead combines harvest symbols with the memory of passed loved ones. Families build altars(供桌) with corn, pumpkins, and fruits to show their thanks. It is a celebration full of colors and heartfelt stories.
Across West Africa, Ghana’s Homowo Festival brings people together with rhythmic drumming and traditional food. They share kpekple, a special dish made from corn. More than just a food party, Homowo honors ancestors(祖先) and expresses deep thanks for a successful harvest. Travelers can also watch colorful parades to experience the local culture.
In Thailand, the Loi Krathong Festival adds a dream like touch to the season. People float decorated lanterns and flower baskets on rivers to let go of bad luck and welcome good luck. This event usually happens at the end of the rice harvest, filling the full moon night with magic. Families often make their own lanterns together, which brings them closer.
Whether you want to explore ancient customs or join in fun activities, these festivals create unforgettable memories. Through their special traditions and shared joy, they remind us of the importance of being thankful and staying connected as a community.
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A. To meet the festival king.
B. To shoot the lively moments.
C. To enjoy a quieter environment.
D. To save money on the expensive hotel costs.
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A. They show respect to their ancestors.
B. They feature family-led activities.
C. They take place during the same month.
D. They celebrate the end of a crop harvest.
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A. It attracts large crowds of photographers.
B. It centers on lantern and flower basket races.
C. It requires children to attend under parents' guidance.
D. It connects the rice harvest with people's spiritual wishes.
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A. Hold tightly.
B. Give away.
C. Leave behind.
D. Run after.
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A. To offer practical tips for attending harvest festivals.
B. To explain the historical origins of harvest traditions.
C. To compare the popularity of various harvest festivals.
D. To show the cultural importance of harvest festivals.
As the warm days of summer begin to fade, communities around the world gather to celebrate an important moment: the harvest season. These festivals are not only about food, but also about culture and community spirit.
Ireland’s Puck Fair is a lively mix of local traditions. During the festival, a wild goat is crowned “King Puck” which stands for a rich harvest. Visitors can enjoy energetic music, street food, and hand-made crafts. If you prefer a quieter experience, arriving early is a good choice. Since rooms fill up quickly, it is wise to book your hotel well in advance.
In Mexico, the Day of the Dead combines harvest symbols with the memory of passed loved ones. Families build altars(供桌) with corn, pumpkins, and fruits to show their thanks. It is a celebration full of colors and heartfelt stories.
Across West Africa, Ghana’s Homowo Festival brings people together with rhythmic drumming and traditional food. They share kpekple, a special dish made from corn. More than just a food party, Homowo honors ancestors(祖先) and expresses deep thanks for a successful harvest. Travelers can also watch colorful parades to experience the local culture.
In Thailand, the Loi Krathong Festival adds a dream like touch to the season. People float decorated lanterns and flower baskets on rivers to let go of bad luck and welcome good luck. This event usually happens at the end of the rice harvest, filling the full moon night with magic. Families often make their own lanterns together, which brings them closer.
Whether you want to explore ancient customs or join in fun activities, these festivals create unforgettable memories. Through their special traditions and shared joy, they remind us of the importance of being thankful and staying connected as a community.
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C
）1. Why does the author suggest visiting Puck Fair early?A. To meet the festival king.
B. To shoot the lively moments.
C. To enjoy a quieter environment.
D. To save money on the expensive hotel costs.
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A
）2. What do the harvest festivals of Mexico and Ghana have in common?A. They show respect to their ancestors.
B. They feature family-led activities.
C. They take place during the same month.
D. They celebrate the end of a crop harvest.
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D
）3. What do we know about the Loi Krathong Festival?A. It attracts large crowds of photographers.
B. It centers on lantern and flower basket races.
C. It requires children to attend under parents' guidance.
D. It connects the rice harvest with people's spiritual wishes.
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C
）4. What does the underlined word "let go of" mean?A. Hold tightly.
B. Give away.
C. Leave behind.
D. Run after.
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D
）5. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To offer practical tips for attending harvest festivals.
B. To explain the historical origins of harvest traditions.
C. To compare the popularity of various harvest festivals.
D. To show the cultural importance of harvest festivals.
答案
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D
解析
【分析】本题为阅读理解题，需根据每道题的题干关键词定位短文对应段落，对比选项与原文内容，选出与短文相符的答案。
【解析】1. 题干关键词为Puck Fair、visit early，定位至短文第二段“If you prefer a quieter experience, arriving early is a good choice.”，可知早到是为了更安静的环境，对应选项C；2. 题干问墨西哥和加纳丰收节的共同点，墨西哥的Day of the Dead纪念逝去亲人（与祖先相关），加纳的Homowo提到honors ancestors，均对应选项A（尊重祖先）；3. 题干问Loi Krathong Festival，定位至第五段，该节日在水稻收获结束时，人们放灯笼和花篮以摆脱坏运气、迎接好运，对应选项D（连接水稻收获与人们的精神愿望）；4. 划线词“let go of”所在句意为“摆脱坏运气、迎接好运”，“Leave behind”有“摆脱、留下”之意，对应选项C；5. 题干问作者写作目的，短文介绍各国丰收节的文化意义，最后一段点明其对感恩和社区联结的重要性，对应选项D。
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】本题考查学生的信息定位、细节理解、词义推断及主旨把握能力，需紧扣原文内容比对选项，避免主观臆断。
【难度系数】0.5
【解析】1. 题干关键词为Puck Fair、visit early，定位至短文第二段“If you prefer a quieter experience, arriving early is a good choice.”，可知早到是为了更安静的环境，对应选项C；2. 题干问墨西哥和加纳丰收节的共同点，墨西哥的Day of the Dead纪念逝去亲人（与祖先相关），加纳的Homowo提到honors ancestors，均对应选项A（尊重祖先）；3. 题干问Loi Krathong Festival，定位至第五段，该节日在水稻收获结束时，人们放灯笼和花篮以摆脱坏运气、迎接好运，对应选项D（连接水稻收获与人们的精神愿望）；4. 划线词“let go of”所在句意为“摆脱坏运气、迎接好运”，“Leave behind”有“摆脱、留下”之意，对应选项C；5. 题干问作者写作目的，短文介绍各国丰收节的文化意义，最后一段点明其对感恩和社区联结的重要性，对应选项D。
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】本题考查学生的信息定位、细节理解、词义推断及主旨把握能力，需紧扣原文内容比对选项，避免主观臆断。
【难度系数】0.5
