七 新素养 文化意识 任务型阅读。(10分)
Festivals are important in many countries. In China, the Spring Festival is the most important festival. People clean their houses, put up red lanterns and eat jiaozi. Children get lucky money from their parents.
In America, Christmas is a big festival. People decorate Christmas trees and give gifts to each other. "Santa Claus" brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
In India, Diwali is called the "Festival of Lights". People light candles and fireworks to celebrate. They also visit family and friends.
Every festival has its special meaning. We should learn about different cultures and respect them.
（一）阅读短文，选择正确的答案。（6分）
()1. How many countries does the passage mention?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
()2. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. All festivals around the world have the same meaning.
B. Indian people celebrate Diwali with candles and fireworks.
C. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the most important festival in China.
()3. The passage mainly tells us about .
A. Christmas in America B. different festivals C. the Spring Festival in China
（二）阅读短文，回答下列问题。（4分）
1. When do American children get gifts from "Santa Claus"?

2. What do people do during Diwali?

(一) 1. A 2. B 3. B
(二) 1. On Christmas Eve.
2. They light candles and fireworks to celebrate. They also visit family and friends.

【分析】
本题为任务型阅读题，分为选择题和问答题两部分。解题时需先通读全文把握大意，针对选择题需回到原文定位关键信息，逐一核对选项与原文表述的匹配度，排除错误选项；针对问答题需精准提取原文对应内容，整理成符合要求的回答，重点考查信息定位和文化理解能力。
【解析】
（一）选择题解析：
1. 题干询问文章提到的国家数量，原文依次介绍了中国、美国、印度三个国家的节日，共3个，对应选项A。
2. 逐一分析选项：A项“所有节日意义相同”与原文“Every festival has its special meaning”矛盾；B项印度排灯节的庆祝方式为点蜡烛和烟花，与原文“In India, Diwali... People light candles and fireworks to celebrate”一致；C项中国最重要的节日是春节而非中秋节，与原文“In China, the Spring Festival is the most important festival”矛盾，故正确选项为B。
3. 题干询问文章主旨，全文围绕不同国家的特色节日展开，对应选项B。
（二）问答题解析：
1. 题干询问美国孩子从圣诞老人处获得礼物的时间，原文美国部分明确提到“'Santa Claus' brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve”，直接提取即可。
2. 题干询问排灯节人们的活动，原文印度部分说明“People light candles and fireworks to celebrate. They also visit family and friends”，整理为通顺语句即可。
【答案】
(一) 1. A 2. B 3. B
(二) 1. On Christmas Eve.
2. They light candles and fireworks to celebrate. They also visit family and friends.
【知识点】
任务型阅读、细节理解
【点评】
本题以不同国家的节日文化为载体，考查学生的信息定位能力和跨文化意识，题目难度较低，只要仔细阅读原文即可准确作答，适合巩固基础阅读技能。
【难度系数】
0.8

八（河北邯郸市期末）书面表达。（8分）
请根据思维导图提示，以“My favourite festival”为题，写一篇英语小短文。
要求：1. 语句通顺，意思连贯；2. 不少于5句话。

My favourite festival

示例：
My favourite festival
There are many festivals in the world, but I like the Mid-Autumn Festival best. It usually comes in September or October. It’s a traditional Chinese festival and people have days off to enjoy the festival. Mooncakes are the special food for the festival. They’re delicious. People usually get together and have a big dinner. They eat mooncakes and watch the bright moon at night. They have a good time.

【分析】
首先，明确写作主题是“My favourite festival”，需结合思维导图的三个核心要点展开：1. 说明自己最喜欢的节日；2. 介绍该节日的特色食物；3. 描述节日期间人们的活动。写作时要围绕这三个要点，选择熟悉的节日（如中秋节），组织连贯的英语句子，满足语句通顺、不少于5句话的要求，同时符合节日的基本常识。
【解析】
1. 开篇点明最喜欢的节日：There are many festivals in the world, but I like the Mid-Autumn Festival best. 2. 补充节日的时间与性质：It usually comes in September or October. It’s a traditional Chinese festival. 3. 介绍节日特色食物：Mooncakes are the special food for the festival. They’re delicious. 4. 描述节日活动：People usually get together and have a big dinner. They eat mooncakes and watch the bright moon at night. 5. 收尾表达感受：They have a good time. 这样既覆盖了思维导图的所有要点，又符合写作要求。
【答案】
My favourite festival
There are many festivals in the world, but I like the Mid-Autumn Festival best. It usually comes in September or October. It’s a traditional Chinese festival and people have days off to enjoy the festival. Mooncakes are the special food for the festival. They’re delicious. People usually get together and have a big dinner. They eat mooncakes and watch the bright moon at night. They have a good time.
【知识点】
英语书面表达；节日话题写作
【点评】
本题为根据思维导图提示的书面表达题，考查学生围绕指定要点组织英语语言的能力，要求内容连贯、符合节日常识，是初中英语常见的写作题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6