英语三答案
第一部分
阅读理解
A篇 1.B 2.D 3.A B篇 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.B
C篇 8.A 9. B 10. A 11. D D篇 12.D 13. C 14.A 15.D
七选五 16-20 CFAEG
完形 21~35.A、C、C、A、B、B、D、C、A、D、C、B、D、A、B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
the 37. various 38. is called 39. meaning 40. to write
41. commonly 42. popularity 43. because 44. As 45. which
第三节 (共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)
46. graduation 47. congratulations 48. decorated 49. summarise/ summarize
50. flights 51. patience 52. gathering 53. expectant 54. informal
55. appropriately 56. behaviour/ behavior 57. has been collected 58. description 59. are surrounded 60. are being built
第三部分 作文
Dear Terry,
Learning that you are about to attend a birthday party of your Chinese friend, I am writing this letter to inform you of relevant customs and traditions we Chinese take seriously concerning this matter.
First and foremost, always make sure that you arrive a little earlier than the time you and your friend agreed on. Besides, it can be wise to pick an appropriate gift. It’s highly recommended that you bring one that represents your close friendship and in the meantime it is not too costly for the occasion. As for table manners, what comes into my mind is that never make noises when chewing or stick your chopsticks into the food.
Hopefully these suggestions will be of great help for you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
A
【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上四个奇特的节日：背老婆世界锦标赛、猴子自助餐节、泥浆节和番茄节。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The prize is awarded based on the wife’s weight in beer. (比赛的奖品是与妻子体重一样的啤酒。)”可知，如果你赢得背老婆世界锦标赛，你会得到很多啤酒。故选B项。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The festival first occurred in 1989, run by a local businessman to drive up tourism in Lopburi. (这个节日首次出现于1989年，由一名当地商人经营，以推动Lopburi的旅游业。)”可知，创办猴子自助餐节的目的是为了发展旅游业。故选D项。
3．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Although the exact origins of the tradition are unknown because of its long history (虽然这个传统的确切起源是未知的，因为它的历史悠久)”、第二段中“The festival first occurred in 1989 (该节日首次举办于1989年)”、第三段中“The festival first took place in 1998 (该节日首次举办于1998年)”和第四段中“The festival has been organized annually in August in Bu ol since 1940s (从20世纪40年代开始，每年8月在Bu ol举办)”可知，四个节日中创办最晚的是第三段中的泥浆节，首次举办于1998年，它的历史最短。故选A项。
B
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者勇斗熊营救自己的宠物狗的故事。
4. 文章大意题。通读全文以及最后一段This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy... "That's my kid."（CBS13说，这是本汉姆第二次营救巴迪，第一次是几年前从一个避难所。“如果是你的孩子，你会怎么做？”他问。他向巴迪点头，补充道，“那是我的孩子。”）可知，本文主要讲述了作者勇斗熊营救自己的宠物狗的故事。故选D。
5. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddy's head and started dragging him away.（一瞬间，熊紧紧抓住巴迪的头，开始把他拖走。）以及第三段中的Benham, a thin, fit 24-year-old, took off after them. "Honestly," he told CBS13, "the only thing I could think of was "save my baby"." （24岁的本汉姆身材瘦削，身体健康，在他们身后起飞。“老实说，“他告诉CBS13，”我唯一能想到的就是“救救我的孩子”。”）可知，通过对比Benham和熊的重量的差距来体现营救的难度。故选A。
6. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的He tried getting its mouth open but the jaw was locked tight....The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.（他试图打开它的嘴，但它的下巴被紧紧地锁住了。本汉姆采取肉搏的方式，用拳头在熊的鼻子和眼睛周围不停地击打。这奏效了。熊把狗扔了下来，跑进了树林。）可知，最终本汉姆通过不断地击打野兽的嘴和鼻子救出了他的宠物狗。故选C。
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“My first thought was that going to lose him,”Benham said... Benham watched the procedure through a window.（“我的第一个想法是我会失去他，”本汉姆说。他把巴迪抱起来，把他放进车里，然后飞快地跑向附近的兽医。巴迪的手术花了将近四个小时。本汉姆透过窗户观看了手术。）以及最后一段This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy... he added, "That's my kid."（CBS13说，这是本汉姆第二次营救巴迪，第一次是几年前从一个避难所。“如果是你的孩子，你会怎么做？”他问。他向巴迪点头，补充道，“那是我的孩子。”）可知，Benham和Buddy之间的关系是亲密的。A.Complicated.复杂的；B.Close.亲密的；C.Romantic.浪漫的；D.Healthy.健康的。故选B。
C
【解析】【文章大意】本文是说明文。介绍了杨金龙致力于发扬和传播传统艺术形式——陕西快板。
8．推理判断题。根据第二段中“At 9 a. m., he drives to primary schools and middle schools in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to teach students about Shaanxi kuaiban. It is a traditional Chinese form of storytelling to the rhythm of bamboo clapper, which the art form is named after. Sometimes, he helps students prepare for competitions. Usually, his classes run until about 6 p. m. and then he returns home to prepare classes for the next day.(早上9点，他开车到陕西省西安市的小学和中学，教学生们陕西快板。这是一种中国传统的讲故事的方式，伴随着竹板的节奏，这种艺术形式就是以竹板命名的。有时，他帮助学生准备比赛。通常，他的课要上到下午6点左右，然后他回家准备第二天的课)”的描述可知，杨金龙在陕西省西安市教中小学生陕西快板，每天早上9点出发，晚上6点放学回家，这是他每天的日程安排，所以是杨金龙的典型的一天。故选A项。
9．细节理解题。根据第三段中“On June 10, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced 325 national intangible cultural heritage items in Beijing, increasing the list to1, 557 items. Shaanxi kuaiban, which appeared during the late Qing Dynasty, has been included. The form has been introduced to local schools as part of their art education.(6月10日，文化和旅游部在北京公布了325项国家非物质文化遗产，使名录增加到1557项。晚清时期出现的陕西快板也被列入其中。这种形式已经被引入当地学校，作为他们艺术教育的一部分)”可知，陕西快板被列为国家级非物质文化遗产，所以B项正确。故选B项。
10．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Yang has been teaching young people the art form since 2003 after graduating from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing.(自2003年从北京的中国戏剧艺术学院毕业以来，杨一直在教授年轻人这种艺术形式)”可知，杨金龙自从大学毕业后，一直在教授年轻人这种艺术形式，所以他是全心全意地投入其中的。故选A项。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays alive in our country.(多亏了像杨这样的艺术家，这种中国传统的讲故事形式在我们国家得以传承和延续)”可知，作者报道杨金龙的故事是为了赞扬传播中国传统艺术的工作。故选D项。
D
【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了爱丁堡边缘艺术节的形成和发展。
12. 细节题解题。根据第一段中的The idea was to reunite Europe after World War Ⅱ.（其目的是在第二次世界大战后重新联合欧洲。）可知，一些名人建立国际节日是为了在第二次世界大战后使欧洲联合起来，故选D。
13. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in1947, believing that everyone should have the right to perform（1947年，8个戏剧团体不请自来，他们认为每个人都应该有表演的权利）可知，这些未被邀请的团体认为每个人都有权利表演，所以他们想要参加这个节日，故选C。
14.词义猜测题。根据画线词后的Today the Fringe, once less embraced, has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of music, dance and theatre on every one of the 21 days it lasts. （如今，一度不怎么embraced的边缘节已经远远超过了艺术节，在为期21天的艺术节中，每天都有大约1500场音乐、舞蹈和戏剧表演。）可知，爱丁堡边缘艺术节现在已经越来越受欢迎，由此可推知，此处表示爱丁堡边缘艺术节之前几乎“不被接受，不受欢迎”，故选A。
15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容A paid administrator (管理人员) was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.（一名带薪管理人员在1971年才被雇佣，现在有8名管理人员全年工作，8月份就增加到150名。2004年，来自50个不同国家的600多个不同团体在200个地方举办了1695场演出。超过125万张门票售出。）列举的数字可知，爱丁堡边缘艺术节发展很快，故选D。
七选五
【解析】
根据上文National Cousins Day can be a great opportunity to spend time with some of your favorite people in the family.（国家表亲节是和家里最喜欢的一些人一起度过一段时间的最好的时机。）可知，接下来要具体讲述这个节日。C选项（在这篇文章里，我们将对它做一个深入的探究。）和上文意思一致。故选C。
17. 根据下文it's easy to lose touch as you grow older.（随着你越来越大，很容易就失去联系了。）可知，上文要有和这句话对比的信息。F选项（虽然在你小时候你会在家里的大事小事上经常见到表亲）和下文意思一致。故选F。
18. 根据下文The origin of National Cousins Day is a bit of a mystery.（国家表亲节的起源有一点神秘。）可知，这一段是讲述国家表亲节的由来。A选项（国家表亲节的历史）和下文意思一致。故选A。
19. 根据下文We've listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day.（我们已经列出来了一些你可以享受一个快乐的表亲节的方法。）可知，上文要提出如何过表亲节的问题。E选项（如果你正在寻找一些灵感或想法，不要担心。）和下文意思一致。故选E。
根据上文We've listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day.（我们已经列出来了一些你可以享受一个快乐的表亲节的方法。）可知，下面是列举的一些享受这个节日的方式。G选项（计划一个游戏或者组织一个比赛也是一个好的选择。）和上文意思一致。故选G。
完形
【文章大意】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了我决定在情人节邀请陌生人共进晚餐，结果来了六个人，我们就像老朋友一样，在一起说笑，吃喝。
21. 句意：2月13日，我去了华盛顿广场公园，开始我的寻找。A.search寻找；B.research研究；C.visit参观；D.dream梦想。根据invite complete strangers for dinner可知，此处表示作者在华盛顿广场公园寻找共进晚餐的对象。故选B。
22. 句意：在我询问的50个人中，有20多人说可以，并给了我他们的联系电话。A.protected保护；B.believed相信；C.asked询问；D.called打电话。根据前文，作者在广场寻找陌生人共进晚餐，及空后的over 20 said yes and gave me their 23 可知，此处表示作者询问了 50个人，故选C。
23. 句意同上。A. ID 身份证件；B.type 打字；C.contact联系；D.passport护照。根据I texted them可知，在询问的50个人中，有20多人给了他们的联系电话contact numbers。故选C。
24. 句意：两个人确定下来，其中一个会带着他的室友来。A.accepted接受；B.rejected拒绝；C.changed改变；D.regretted后悔。根据and one of them would bring his roommate.可知，两个人接受了邀请，故选A。
25. 句意：我有点难过，因为我希望有更多的人回应。A.satisfied满意的；B.upset难过的；C.excited兴奋的；D.embarrassed尴尬的。根据as I expected more people to reply可知，作者觉得来的人太少，有些难过、失望，故选B。
26. 句意：然而，我想再试一次。A.Besides另外；B.However然而；C.Moreover此外；D.Otherwise否则。根据空前I was a little upset及空后的I wanted to try again可知，前后是转折关系，故选B。
27. 句意：第二天早上，我登录了我的Facebook，开始浏览我的粉丝。A.figure out计算出；B.call on号召；C.respond to响应；D.look through浏览。根据I found some people who were in their mid-20s and lived in New York.可知，作者登录了Facebook，开始浏览粉丝。故选D。
28. 句意：我立刻给他们发了消息，抱着最好的希望。A.signaled发信号，示意；B.wrote写；C.messaged发信息，留言；D.recognized辨认。因为是在Facebook上，所以作者是发消息留言。故选C。
29. 句意：也许这不会是个失败的任务，毕竟有六个人要来。A.failed失败的；B.intended预定的，预期的；C.ordinary普通的；D.unique独特的。根据six people were coming after all!可知，有六个人会来，所以邀请陌生人共进晚餐这个任务可能不会失败，故选A。
30. 句意：我的朋友Alice自愿帮助我。A.hesitated犹豫；B.happened发生，碰巧；C.refused拒绝；D.volunteered志愿，自愿。根据空后的to help me及下文Within the next hour and a half, I had six complete 31 laughing, eating and drinking at my apartment.可知，在好友Alice的帮助下活动进展顺利。volunteer to do志愿做，自愿做，符合句意。故选D。
31. 句意：在接下来的一个半小时里，我的公寓里有六个完全陌生的人在说笑，吃喝。A.teammates队友；B.relatives亲戚；C.strangers陌生人；D.friends朋友。根据前文I decided to invite complete strangers for dinner可知，公寓里有六个完全陌生的人，故选C。
32. 句意：我们说话的样子就像我们一直是朋友一样。真是难以置信。A.embarrassing令人尴尬的；B.unbelievable令人难以置信的；C.horrible可怕的；D.common常见的。根据语境可知，作者邀请的是完全陌生的人，所以当这些人像老朋友一样说话时，这是难以置信的。故选B。
33. 句意：我在几秒钟内就做出了接近他们的决定，而他们选择答应了，这带来了一些新的和神奇的东西。A.bet打赌；B.aim目的；C.promise承诺；D.decision决定。根据I decided to invite complete strangers可知，这里是决定，故选D。
34. 句意同上。A.resulted in产生，导致，带来；B.benefited from受益于；C.focused on专心于；D.belonged to属于。根据We talked like we'd always been friends.可知，双方的行为带来了神奇的东西。故选A。
35. 句意：不管是一杯咖啡，还是仅仅对陌生人的一个微笑，随机的善意行为可以让世界变得更好。A.exactly确切地；B.simply仅仅，只是；C.extremely非常；D.hardly几乎不。根据语境可知，这里指不管善意的行为看起来多么微不足道，都会让世界变得更美好，所以是“仅仅”一个微笑。故选B。合肥一中2023-2024学年度第一学期高一英语素质拓展训练（三）
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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
Four unusual festivals around the world
The Wife Carrying World Championships — Sonkaj rvi, Finland
Although the exact origins of the tradition are unknown because of its long history, but today, wife carrying is practiced around the world. Participants are allowed to carry their wives in various ways, including a piggyback or a fireman’s carry (over the shoulder). The prize for winning the race is the wife’s weight in beer.
The Monkey Buffet (自助餐) Festival — Lopburi, Thailand
You may consider how a monkey would taste, but this is a buffet for monkeys. The local monkeys in Lopburi are gifted with a feast of tons of fruits, vegetables, cakes, and candies every November. After the monkeys are given the treats, youths dressed up as monkeys perform dances. The festival first took place in 1989, run by a local businessman to boost tourism in Lopburi. Luckily for him and the monkeys, it worked.
The Boryeong Mud Festival — Boryeong, South Korea
The festival first took place in 1998, and it was originally created as a marketing event for Boryeong mud cosmetics (化妆品). The mud from Boryeong is considered rich in natural minerals and is used to make beauty products. Popular activities include mud swimming, mud slides and mud skiing.
The La Tomatina Festival — Bu ol, Valencia, Spain
The festival has been organized annually in August in Bu ol since 1940s, when a noisy crowd take the tomatoes from a vegetable stall and start a food fight. The hour — long tomato fight used up about 145,000 kg of tomatoes in 2015. Since 2013 it has been a ticketed event to limit participants to just 20,000.
What will you get if you win the Wife Carrying World Championships
A. A treat. B. Lots of beer. C. Lots of money. D. A pig.
2. What is the purpose of creating the Monkey Buffet Festival
A. To taste the monkey. B. To sell out tomatoes.
C. To promote mud makeup. D. To develop tourism.
3. Which festival is likely to have the shortest history
A. The Boryeong Mud Festival B. The Monkey Buffet Festival
C. The Wife Carrying World Championships D. The La Tomatina Festival
B
It was the day before Thanksgiving and Kaleb Benham was wandering around outside his home in Noring California. His 90-pound dog, Buddy, was playing around nearby, doing what dogs do: getting into trouble. And this time, Buddy was getting into a whole lot of trouble.
The unmistakable sound that no one wants to hear alone in the woods caught Benham's attention. It was the deep, strange roar of a black bear. Benham turned around to see the beast (野兽) , which Benham figured weighed around 350 pounds, some 100 feet away. In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddy's head and started dragging him away.
Benham, a thin, fit 24-year-old, took off after them. "Honestly," he told CBS13, "the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby'." Hurriedly, he lowered his shoulder and rushed into the bear. But it only tightened its caught on Buddy. Benham tried to catch the bear by the throat. Nothing. He tried getting its mouth open but the jaw was locked tightly. Benham resorted to street fighting—hitting the bear over and over around its nose and eyes. It worked. The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.
Buddy was in bad shape. His face was bloodied. His ears were hanging. He had a bite mark clearly through his lip and one that barely missed an eye.
"My first thought was that I was going to lose him," Benham said. He took Buddy up, put him into his car, and sped off to a nearby vet. Buddy's surgery took nearly four hours. Benham watched the procedure through a window. "I just stood there," he said, watching as Buddy's ears were stapled back on and skin were stitched (缝合), and tubes were inserted (插入) into his head to drain fluid.
This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy, says CBS13. The first was from a shelter a few years ago. "If it was your kid, what would you do " he asked. Nodding toward Buddy, he added, "That's my kid."
What is the text mainly about
A. A demanding surgery. B. A regular routine.
C. A fearless pet dog. D. A daring rescue.
5. Why did the author mention the weight of the bear in paragraph 2
A. To show the difficulty of the rescue. B. To indicate the fat of the bear.
C. To prove the excitement of Benham. D. To describe the fear in Buddy's heart.
6. How was the dog finally saved from the bear
A. Benham bumped into the beast with dropped shoulder.
B. Benham forced open the beast's mouth with locked jaw.
C. Benham crushed the beast's nose and eyes repeatedly.
D. Benham finally conquered the beast by catching its throat.
7.Which word can best describe the relationship between Benham and Buddy
A. Complicated. B. Close. C. Romantic. D. Healthy.
C
This is a typical day for Yang Jinlong. At 9 a. m., he drives to primary schools and middle schools in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, to teach students about Shaanxi kuaiban. It is a traditional Chinese form of storytelling to the rhythm of bamboo clapper (响板), which the art form is named after. Sometimes, he helps students prepare for competitions. Usually, his classes run until about 6 p. m. and then he returns home to prepare classes for the next day.
On June 10, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced 325 national intangible cultural heritage items in Beijing, increasing the list to1, 557 items. Shaanxi kuaiban, which appeared during the late Qing Dynasty, has been included. The form has been introduced to local schools as part of their art education.
Yang has been teaching young people the art form since 2003 after graduating from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing. He studied Quyi there. Quyi is a general term for Chinese folk art forms, including storytelling crosstalk(相声) and clapper talk.
“Art education is important for students in China. Just as many students learn to play Western musical instruments like the piano and violin, there are many people learning traditional Chinese folk arts, including Shaanxi kuaiban, which I’ll work for my whole life,” he said.
Kuaiban is popular in northern China, including Beijing and Tianjin. According to Yang, Shaanxi kuaiban was influenced by the art of different areas. The art form can be played by a group of players or only one. With one or two pairs of kuaiban of different sizes in hand, the players speak in the local dialect (方言) while telling stories, which are usually about heroes. The player tells stories while playing kuaiban, and it’s easy for the watchers to remember the stories since all the lines rhyme.
Thanks to artists like Yang, this traditional Chinese form of storytelling is passed on and stays alive in our country.
Why is today a typical day for Yang Jinlong
A. He is teaching students about kuaiban as usual.
B. His work starts at 9 and lasts 6 hours like every day.
C. He is preparing for a kuaiban competition today.
D. His life today is as busy and boring as every day.
9. Which of the following about Shaanxi kuaiban is TRUE
A. It is named after the Shaanxi dialect.
B. It is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage.
C. It is more popular than the piano and violin in northern China.
D. It is played to tell stories usually about common people.
10. Which of the following best describes Yang Jinlong
A. Devoted. B. Stressed. C. Generous. D. Curious.
11. Why does the writer report Yang Jinlong’s story
A. To show how to play Shaanxi kuaiban in the local dialect.
B. To tell the difference between Chinese and Western arts.
C. To prove that kuaiban players are living a busy life.
D. To praise the work of spreading traditional Chinese art.
D
In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world decided to hold an international festival of music, dance and theatre in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after World War Ⅱ.
It quickly attracted famous names such as Alec Guinness, Richard Burton, Dame Margot Fonteyn and Marlene Dietrich as well as the big symphony orchestras（交响乐团）. It became a fixed event every August and now attracts about 400,000 people yearly.
At the same time, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the Fringe) appeared as a challenge to the official festival. Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947, believing that everyone should have the right to perform, and they did so in a public house that had been disused for years.
Soon, groups of students firstly from the University of Edinburgh, and later from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform plays by little-known writers in small halls.
Today the Fringe, once less embraced, has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of music, dance and theatre on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And yet as early as 1959, with only 19 theatre groups performing, some said it was getting too big.
A paid administrator(管理人员) was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1.25 million tickets were sold.
Why did some famous people hold an international festival in 1947
A. To honor heroes of World War Ⅱ. B. To introduce young theatre groups.
C. To attract great artists from Europe. D. To bring Europe together again.
13. Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh
A. They came to take up a challenge. B. They thought they were also famous.
C. They wanted to take part in the festival. D. They owned a public house there.
14. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 5
A. Accepted. B. Checked. C. Allowed. D. Controlled.
15. Why are the numbers mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To prove different groups have come to the festival.
B. To show administrators are busy in August.
C. To prove the tickets of the festival sell well.
D. To show the festival has grown rapidly.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
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。
Many people have close relationships with their cousins and form bonds that last a lifetime. National Cousins Day can be a great opportunity to spend time with some of your favorite people in the family. 36 .
What is National Cousins Day
National Cousins Day is an annual holiday that takes place on July 24. It encourages people to spend time with and appreciate their cousins. 37 , it's easy to lose touch as you grow older. On National Cousins Day, you might reconnect with cousins and look back on happy family memories together. National Cousins Day also serves as a good excuse to hang out and have fun with some of your closest family members.
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The origin of National Cousins Day is a bit of a mystery. It's unclear how and when the holiday officially started. Nevertheless, cousins have been an important part of the American family for generations. In the past, the bonds between cousins were explored in TV shows and movies in a lighthearted and funny way. And now, from family reunions to summer cookouts, cousins are given the chance to bond with one another.
How to Celebrate National Cousins Day
39 . We've listed a few ways you can enjoy a happy Cousins Day. A good old-fashioned barbecue can bring back memories of the days when you and your cousins were little kids, running around and causing mischief together. 40 . Organize a game of soccer with your cousins to get some fresh air and exercise. This activity works especially well if you have a lot of cousins.
A. History of National Cousins Day
B. Even if we are close to our cousins
C. In this article, we'll do a deep dive into it
D. In this way, your bonds with cousins will be strengthened
E. If you're looking for some inspiration or ideas, don't worry
F. While you see cousins a lot at family events when you're young
G. Planning a game or organizing a competition is also a good choice
第二部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和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 21 . I was definitely nervous.
Of 50 people that I 22 , over 20 said yes and gave me their 23 numbers. Later that day, I texted them. Only two 24 and one of them would bring his roommate. I was a little 25 , as I expected more people to reply. 26 , I wanted to try again.
The next morning, I logged on to my Facebook and started to 27 my followers. I found some people who were in their mid-20s and lived in New York. I immediately 28 them and hoped for the best. Three accepted. Perhaps this wasn't going to be a(n) 29 mission—six people were coming after all!
I spent the rest of the day preparing and cleaning. My friend Alice 30 to help me. Within the next hour and a half, I had six complete 31 laughing, eating and drinking at my apartment. We talked like we'd always been friends. It was 32 .
My 33 to approach them, which was made in seconds, and their choice to say yes, 34 something new and magical. Do something kind for another. Whether it is a cup of coffee or 35 a smile to a stranger, random(随机的) acts of kindness can make the world better.
21.A. search B. research C. visit D. dream
22.A. protected B. believed C. asked D. called
23.A. ID B. type C. contact D. passport
24.A. accepted B. rejected C. changed D. regretted
25.A. satisfied B. upset C. excited D. embarrassed
26.A. Besides B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
27.A. figure out B. call on C. respond to D. look through
28.A. signaled B. wrote C. messaged D. recognized
29.A. failed B. intended C. ordinary D. unique
30.A. hesitated B. happened C. refused D. volunteered
31.A. teammates B. relatives C. strangers D. friends
32.A. embarrassing B. unbelievable C. horrible D. common
33.A. bet B. aim C. promise D. decision
34.A. resulted in B. benefited from C. focused on D. belonged to
35.A. exactly B. simply C. extremely D. hardly
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1适当单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。
Black Friday is a popular holiday, which is usually celebrated 36 day after Thanksgiving in the United States. On this day, Americans all over the country rise at dawn in order to stand at the head of the line at 37 (vary) stores, so that they can get deeply discounted deals offered by these stores.
This day 38 (call) Black Friday because it is the day on which many traders “hit the black”, 39 (mean) that they start to make money after being “in the red” all year long. The traders used 40 (write) with a red pen on their ledgers (账簿) to show losses and black inks to show gains. It is not how this holiday gets its name, although it is 41 (common) believed by the public to be the case.
Although this day continues to be a big holiday in the United States, it is beginning to lose some of its 42 (popular). That is 43 more and more people are turning their attention to online shopping. It allows them to buy what they want with convenience. 44 a result, Cyber Monday appears, 45 is a day directly competes with Black Friday and may lead to its downfall.
第三节 (共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下列各句,根据首字母和汉语提示在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mark’s whole family attended his g________ (毕业) ceremony, which made him very excited.
The moment I heard the news that Jason finished the marathon in the first place, I offered my c_________ (祝贺) to him over the phone.
The next morning, when we woke up, we found a beautiful d_________(装饰的) Christmas tree in the living room.
The teacher asked us to s________ (总结) the main points of the text in three sentences.
All the f______ (航班) to New York have been put off because of the newly fallen snow.
After three hours of waiting for the train, our p________ (耐心) finally ran out.
Mr and Mrs Brown decided to hold a small family g_______ (聚会) to celebrated their wedding anniversary.
The children are waiting with e_______ (期待的) faces for the fireworks to begin.
If the party is i_______ (非正式的), you needn’t dress up. Just relax and have fun.
He has good taste in clothing and always dresses a________ (得体地).
Their _______ (behave) towards me shows that they do not like me.
So far, 400 million yuan _________ (collect) for Project Hope.
We spent a few days on an island where the scenery was beautiful beyond _______ (describe).
Most probably you’ll think positively if you ______ (surround) with people who think that way.
Many new houses __________ (build) at present in the disaster area.
第三部分 写作（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家参加生日聚会，发邮件向你询问有关习俗和要注意的事项。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.到达时间；2.合适的礼物；3.餐桌礼仪。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
