2018_2019学年高中英语Module4Carnival课下能力提升（十三）外研版.docx

Module 4 课下能力提升（十三）阅读理解AThere are a number of special days of the year that are celebrated in different countries. The origins of most of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days, however, especially those celebrated in western countries, often owe their origins to a particular person. One of the most popular of these, even though it is fairly recent, is Mothers Day. Mothers have always been highly regarded in all cultures. The ancient Romans had a festival known as Hilario, during which children took presents to the temple of the “Mother of the Gods”. The Christian Church adopted this idea and called it Mothering Sunday. However, over the years this custom was gradually forgotten and almost disappeared by the end of the 19th century.Born in 1864 in Virginia, USA, Anna Jarvis was a school teacher and believed children should show gratitude to their mothers for all their love and care. Encouraged by a friend, she wrote to thousands of important people politicians, churchmen, doctors, city officials and asked them to support her idea: a special day of the year for thanking mothers.In 1910 the Governor of West Virginia introduced Mothers Day into the state. The date chosen was May 10 the second Sunday in May, which is still observed in America today. This date was chosen because May 10 was the date on which in 1908 Anna Jarviss mother had died. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made May 10 the official date for Mothers Day throughout the United States.Soon there was a Mothers Day International Association and the custom began to be adopted in many countries of the world.Anna Jarvis, a sad and disillusioned (失望的) woman, died in 1948. The custom she had worked so hard to establish and which had become almost universal had lost its original purpose. It had been taken over by business. As with Christmas, the giving of presents and the sending of cards had become a multimilliondollar industry.1The story is about _.AMothering Sunday for ChristmasBthe origin of a special day for mothersCPresident Woodrow Wilson and Anna JarvisDhow people celebrate Mothers Day解析：选B主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了母亲节的由来，而不是如何庆祝母亲节。2Anna Jarvis wanted to _.Athank her mother for her careBintroduce a celebration for mothersCmeet thousands of important peopleDmake her pupils celebrate her on Mothers Day解析：选B细节理解题。从第二段“to support her idea: a special day of the year for thanking mothers”可知。3May 10 became the date for Mothers Day because _.AMay is in the American springBit was the second Sunday in May in 1910CPresident Woodrow Wilson liked the dateDthis was the date that Anna Jarviss mother died解析：选D细节理解题。从第三段“because May 10 was the date on which in 1908 Anna Jarviss mother had died”可知。4Unfortunately, Anna Jarvis was NOT happy with Mothers Day when she died because _.Aher mother was not there to see itBshe had never been a mother herselfCpeople were too interested in making it a businessDno one gave any presents or cards to their mothers解析：选C细节理解题。从第五段“.had lost its original purpose. It had been taken over by business . become a multimilliondollar industry”可知。BThe spirit of Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude for your good fortune and giving to those who are less fortunate. Express your thanks this holiday season by involving the whole family in volunteering, donating, and spreading kindness. Try these great ideas to teach your children graciousness (仁慈) and goodwill. And dont forget you can use these ideas all year round!Visit a hospital.The hospital can be a very lonely place for patients, especially during the holidays. Spend some of your time this holiday season with those who arent able to be at home. You might visit the childrens hospital and hand out stuffed animals or treats to children who need the extra cheer. Ask your kids to pick out a gift they think a kid like them would love.Volunteer at an animal shelter.Its important to keep your family and friends in mind during the holidays, but dont forget the animals! Hundreds of homeless animals need your time, love, and hugs, too. Take your son or daughter to an animal shelter to volunteer for a day, or sign up to volunteer once a week to spread the love throughout the year. And if your family is ready for a pet, adopt one of your own!Donate money or volunteer at a womens shelter or an orphanage.Give a Thanksgiving gift to one or more of the shelters or homes in your community. Your gift can be anything from a turkey to a homemade decoration or a toy. For an extraspecial gift, take time out of your busy holiday schedule and help out by serving food at a homeless shelter. You undoubtedly will brighten many spirits, including your own.Invite extra guests to join your family for dinner.The holidays are a time for giving and togetherness. If you know someone who will be alone for the holidays, make them feel loved by inviting them to your familys holiday dinner this year. The more, the merrier!语篇解读：本文提倡我们在感恩节时教会孩子这样感恩：看望病人、在动物收容所当志愿者、去收容所或孤儿院做志愿者或捐钱、邀请独居者去家里聚餐等。5What does this passage mainly about?AHow to give thanks this Thanksgiving.BWhat to do when visiting a hospital.CWays to care for your neighbors.DWhat Thanksgiving is about.解析：选A主旨大意题。根据第一段第二、三句可知本文主要告诉读者如何在感恩节通过做善事来感恩，故选A项。6Who might be interested in this passage?AScientists.BArtists.CManagersDParents.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段第三句中的“your children”以及第二段最后一句中的“your kids”等可知本文的潜在读者群为父母，故选D项。 7Which of the following is RIGHT?AWe can let our kids ask for gifts from others.BWe can adopt one homeless animal if were ready.CWe must donate a big sum of money to an orphanage.DFor our safety, we cant invite strangers to our home.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知如果家里人想养宠物，就可以收养一只，故选B项。 8According to the author, helping homeless animals _.Aisnt as important as helping peopleBis a little silly and a waste of timeCis also very important to usDcan help us become patient解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句可知作者认为关爱无家可归的动物也很重要，故选C项。CPumpkin carving is a popular part of modern Americas Halloween celebration. In October, pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from door steps to dinner tables. People have been making Jack OLantern at Halloween for centuries. The tradition originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack”According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didnt want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form.Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that if Jack died, he wouldnt claim his soul.The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit, while he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the trees bark, so that the Devil couldnt come down until he promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years. Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such a boring figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his words not to claim his soul, wouldnt allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way.Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming (漫游) the Earth with the “lantern” ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern”， and then, simply “Jack OLantern”9In October, pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from door steps to dinner tables because _.Apeople like to eat pumpkinsBAmericans grow a lot of pumpkinsCpumpkins are beautiful decorationDpumpkins are popular things used to celebrate Halloween解析：选D推理判断题。由第一段可知，10月的美国随处可见南瓜，是由于南瓜是庆祝万圣节的物品之一。10Acc