视听说Book2第七单元.doc

Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.1. A) her friendsB) her familyC) her colleaguesD) her classmates Script: A: How did you celebrate the Thanksgiving Day?B: At home and ate turkey, as always.正确答案：B2. A) He didnt enjoy the party.B) He was sick yesterday.C) He saw an old friend at the party.D) He didnt go to the party. Script: A: Did you have a good time at the party yesterday?B: Well, I wasnt invited.正确答案：DQuestions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Script: A: Hey, Paul. Do you know why the library is closed today? I want to borrow a novel.B: You dont know what day it is, Chen? Its Presidents Day, an American holiday. Library people dont work today.A: Presidents day? Anything to do with the American presidents?B: You guess it right. And it is about the first president, George Washington.A: Oh, I know that. So is it always celebrated on February 16th? B: No. Its officially celebrated on the third Monday of February and its also called Washingtons Birthday.A: Now Im confused. Can a mans birthday change from year to year?B: Thats a good question. You know the holiday was first celebrated on February 22nd, his actual birthday. But then it was changed.A: So why was it changed?B: Eh . as far as I know . part of the reason is people also want to celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. And Lincoln was also born in February. So maybe they had to find a way to celebrate the birthdays of the two great presidents on the same day!A: I got your point. Both Washington and Lincoln are great presidents in the American history.B: Exactly. Now . since you cannot go to the library, why not go to the museum? Its open and free today. See how much you know about American history this time.A: Good idea. Lets go.3. Chen wanted to _ but she couldnt.A) borrow a bookB) return a bookC) submit a paperD) register her library card 正确答案：A4. Presidents Day was first celebrated on _.A) February 16thB) February 18thC) February 20thD) February 22nd 正确答案：D5. The date for the Presidents Day was changed because _.A) Washingtons birthday was mistakenB) people decided to celebrated the day Washington diedC) people wanted to celebrate the birthdays of two presidentsD) another holiday fell on the same day 正确答案：CSection B Directions: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage OneQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.Script: In the United States Thanksgiving is celebrated as a one-day holiday every year on the fourth Thursday of November. When the Europeans first came to America, the Native Americans taught them how to grow crops for a living. So those first settlers celebrated Thanksgiving for a good harvest. The earliest celebration was the one in September 1565, in Florida. Since then the tradition has been carried through even today. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October every year in Canada. It dates back to Martin Frobisher, who celebrated it in 1578 out of appreciation for having survived his journey trying to find a northern entrance to the East. The turkey is probably the most traditional part of this harvest festival. That is why Thanksgiving Day is often referred to as Turkey Day. The turkey is stuffed with food materials like stuffing, chopped onions, carrots and so on. This is then roasted, and placed at the center of the dinner table, ready to be cut into portions for everyone. Now many households serve duck, goose, or chicken instead of turkey. And for those who are vegetarian, they have the option of tofu with turkey flavoring. For dessert, there is the Thanksgiving pumpkin, apple, or chocolate pie. Among drinks, apple cider or wine can be served as well.6. The earliest celebration of Thanksgiving in America was in _.A) September 1565B) November 1565C) September 1578D) November 1578 Script: The earliest celebration of Thanksgiving in America was in _.正确答案：A7. In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated _.A) on the second Monday of OctoberB) on the fourth Thursday of OctoberC) on the second Monday of NovemberD) on the fourth Thursday of November Script: In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated _.正确答案：A8. Thanksgiving Day is often called Turkey Day because _.A) turkey is a representative animal in AmericaB) turkey was used in the first celebration of itC) turkey is the most traditional part of itD) turkey represents harvest and good luck in the American culture Script: Thanksgiving Day is often called Turkey Day because _.正确答案：C9. What can be served instead of turkey now?A) Pork.B) Lamb.C) Beef.D) Goose. Script: What can be served instead of turkey now?正确答案：D10. _ can be a dessert for Thanksgiving Day.A) CookieB) Pumpkin pieC) Chocolate cakeD) Cheese roll Script: _ can be a dessert for Thanksgiving Day.正确答案：BPassage TwoQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Script: In English-speaking countries, the day following Christmas Day is called Boxing Day. This word comes from the custom which started in the Middle Ages around 800 years ago. On the day after Christmas, churches would open their boxes in which people had placed gifts of money. Then they distributed the contents to poor people in the neighborhood. The tradition continues today as small gifts are often given to delivery workers such as postmen and children who deliver newspapers. Today in the West, not many people consider the religious meaning to Christmas. Most people will not go to a religious church meeting, even at Christmas. It has become a busy race to spend money on presents, and get ready for the Day. In the UK, our shops stay open till late Christmas Eve and often open again on Boxing Day with the cut-price sales. A visitor from another culture would think that Christmas was a festival to the gods of money and shopping. Many people do hope for more than presents at Christmas. We want to return to a time in our childhood, when life was simpler, before the troubles of adult life arrived. We feel sure that behind all the fun and decorations, there must somehow be a message, something more, some key to life, hope and happiness.11. The word Boxing Day comes from a custom that started _.A) in AsiaB) in the UKC) 600 years agoD) 800 years ago Script: The word Boxing Day comes from a custom that started _.正确答案：D12. Today we continue the tradition of Boxing Day by _.A) doing a lot of shoppingB) helping the poor peopleC) giving small gifts to delivery peopleD) collecting lovely boxes Script: Today we continue the tradition of Boxing Day by _.正确答案：C13. In the UK, the shops _.A) open again on Boxing DayB) have business as usual on ChristmasC) open late on Christmas Eve with the cut-price salesD) do not open during Christmas and New Years Day Script: In the UK, the shops _.正确答案：A14. What would a visitor from another culture think about Christmas?A) It was an important holiday.B) It was most liked by children.C) It was a festival to the god of shopping.D) It was not religious at all. Script: What would a visitor from another culture think about Christmas?正确答案：C15. More than presents on Christmas, we want to _.A) return to childhoodB) have true love and friendshipC) have world peaceD) buy presents for our family Script: More than presents on Christmas, we want to _.正确答案：APart III Video Tasks ( 6 minutes ) Section A Directions: True or False. Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).23. Dave gives a house key to his friend before he goes on a trip.A. TB. F正确答案：A24. Alejandra has to confirm her travel plans before she leaves on a trip.A. TB. F正确答案：A25. Thallus gives his plant to his roommate befo