二、阅读短文，选择正确的答案。
In China, there is an old tradition—“Baijia Bei” or a “Hundred-Family Quilt(被子)”. It is made from many pieces of cloth(布) from different families. People think it can bring health to a child.
When I was a little baby, my grandma made one for me. She asked family and friends for the colourful pieces of cloth. Then, the kind old woman worked for many nights to put them together.
Last month, I had a big challenge—an English speech contest. I was very worried and I could not sleep. My mother saw this and took out the quilt. “This quilt is full of love from our family and friends,” she said. “You are never alone. We are all with you.”
Her words made me feel warm. I remembered my grandma’s love and the help from so many people. That night, I slept well under the quilt, and I even dreamed of my grandma’s smile.
Now I keep the quilt on my bed. I realize(意识到) that family love is like this quilt— silent but always warm. When I miss my grandma, I’ll take it out. It is like a hug from her. Every piece of cloth has a story and every story helps me grow.
词汇积累 alone /əˈləʊn/ 独自 silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ 沉默的
() 1. People think that “Baijia Bei” can bring health to .
A. a woman B. an adult C. a kid
() 2. made a “Baijia Bei” for me when I was little.
A. My mother B. My grandma C. My grandparents
() 3. I couldn’t fall asleep last month because .
A. I was excited about the coming winter holiday B. I couldn’t find my “Baijia Bei”
C. I was worried about the English speech contest
() 4. “Baijia Bei” stands for(代表) in fact.
A. family love B. growing up C. facing difficulties
() 5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The cloth of “Baijia Bei” is from different clothes in my family.
B. I will take out my grandma’s photo when I miss her.
C. I think “Baijia Bei” means a lot to me.

1.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C

【分析】
做此类英语阅读理解选择题，需先通读全文把握文章大意，再针对每个题目提取关键词回原文定位对应语句，将选项与原文内容逐一比对，排除错误选项后选出正确答案。具体到本题：第1题找“带来健康”的对象，第2题找制作百家被的人，第3题找睡不着的原因，第4题找百家被的象征意义，第5题需逐一核对选项与原文细节判断正误。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段最后一句“People think it can bring health to a child.”，“child”对应选项C（a kid），A、B选项与原文不符，故选C。
2. 定位原文第二段第一句“When I was a little baby, my grandma made one for me.”，可知是奶奶制作的，A、C选项错误，故选B。
3. 定位原文第三段前两句“Last month, I had a big challenge—an English speech contest. I was very worried and I could not sleep.”，可知睡不着是因为担心英语演讲比赛，A、B选项无原文依据，故选C。
4. 定位原文最后一段“I realize that family love is like this quilt— silent but always warm.”，可知百家被代表家人的爱，B、C选项与原文主旨不符，故选A。
5. 逐一分析选项：A选项原文为“many pieces of cloth from different families”，并非“my family”，错误；B选项原文为“When I miss my grandma, I’ll take it out.”（it指百家被），并非拿照片，错误；C选项结合全文，百家被承载着爱与成长的意义，对“我”十分重要，正确，故选C。
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解）、主旨大意理解
【点评】
本文围绕“百家被”讲述了与家人、他人关爱的故事，题目侧重考查对文章细节的查找和主旨的把握，只要认真定位原文信息，即可顺利解答，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7

三、阅读短文，选择正确的答案。
The birthday song, the candles on a cake and the gifts are common in many places around the world.
But some countries celebrate birthdays in different ways. Here are some different traditions for count-
ing yourself one year older.
Instead of “Happy Birthday” song, Mexicans(墨西哥人) prefer(更喜欢) “Little Mornings”, a song written in the 16th or 17th century. It is sometimes sung in the morning to wake up the birthday person. But mostly people sing it around the cake when the candles are burning.
Birthday traditions are different among Chinese people living in different places. But most Chinese will eat a bowl of “longevity noodles”. Noodles are supposed to bring health and a long life. That’s why people should take care not to break them while eating with chopsticks.
Many Indians(印度人) often pay a visit to their family and friends on birthdays. Some also give money to those less lucky than themselves. A birthday is also a time to wear new clothes and enjoy one’s favourite dishes prepared by family members. Schoolchildren will often bring sweets or candies to their classmates to share their happiness.
As for Filipinos(菲律宾人), a birthday isn’t just a celebration of the day—it is a time to spend with family. Traditionally(传统上), any family member living within a day’s travel must be invited. And each guest should bring a dish. At the celebration, it is important to have “longevity noodles”, a cake made from vegetables and a party.
词汇积累 among /ə'mʌŋ/ 在……中 chopstick /'tʃɒpstɪk/ 筷子
() 1. What can we learn about “Little Mornings”?
A. It first came out in the 15th century.
B. It is the Mexican “Happy Birthday” song.
C. It is usually sung to help people sleep.
() 2. Why do Chinese have “longevity noodles”?
A. To share their happiness.
B. To enjoy their favourite dishes.
C. To wish for health and a long life.
() 3. What may an Indian student bring to his or her classmates on the birthday?
A. Sweets.
B. Dishes.
C. Money.
() 4. What does a birthday mean to Filipinos?
A. A time to spend with family.
B. A chance to wear new clothes.
C. A celebration of special food.
() 5. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Birthdays are necessary for foreign people.
B. It is important to count yourself one year older.
C. Some countries have different birthday traditions.

1.B 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.C

【分析】
本题为阅读理解题，解题思路是先明确各题问题指向，再带着问题回到原文定位对应段落，逐一比对选项与原文信息，排除错误选项后选出正确答案。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第三段：“Instead of “Happy Birthday” song, Mexicans(墨西哥人) prefer(更喜欢) “Little Mornings”, a song written in the 16th or 17th century. It is sometimes sung in the morning to wake up the birthday person.”可知，Little Mornings是墨西哥的生日歌曲，创作于16或17世纪，用于叫醒过生日的人。A选项“15世纪出现”错误，C选项“用来帮助睡觉”错误，故选B。
2. 定位原文第四段：“Noodles are supposed to bring health and a long life.”可知，中国人吃长寿面是为了祈求健康和长寿，A、B选项与长寿面的意义无关，故选C。
3. 定位原文第五段：“Schoolchildren will often bring sweets or candies to their classmates to share their happiness.”可知，印度学生会给同学带糖果，B选项“菜肴”是菲律宾客人带的，C选项“钱”是部分印度人给穷人的，故选A。
4. 定位原文第六段：“As for Filipinos(菲律宾人), a birthday isn’t just a celebration of the day—it is a time to spend with family.”可知，菲律宾人的生日是和家人共度的时间，B选项“穿新衣”是印度人的习俗，C选项“特殊食物”偏离主旨，故选A。
5. 全文介绍了墨西哥、中国、印度、菲律宾四个国家不同的生日传统，因此主旨是“一些国家有不同的生日传统”，A、B选项偏离主旨，故选C。
【答案】
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.C
【知识点】
阅读理解、细节理解、文化习俗
【点评】
本题围绕不同国家的生日传统展开，主要考查学生快速提取原文细节信息的能力，题型以细节理解题为主，难度适中，仔细阅读原文即可准确作答。
【难度系数】
0.6