【优化方案】(浙江、江苏)2016高考英语二轮复习 题型重组第三组.doc

第三组 (建议用时：45分钟).阅读理解Strange Wedding Traditions around the WorldFlinging raw rice and breaking a glass underfoot may seem like strange ways to celebrate a marriage, at least if youre not used to American customs. Strange as some US. wedding traditions may be, they certainly cannot take the (wedding) cake for overall wedding weirdness.Those honors go to these 5 strange wedding traditions around the globe.Blackening of the Bride and Groom (Scottish)For Scotlands tradition of blackening of the bride, which has expanded to now include the groom, absolutely anything goes. This includes tars, feathers, pillow stuffing, dirt, rotting food, sour milk, flouryou name it and you get it, you can certainly pile it on.The blackening takes place prior to the wedding, which at least spares the tux (无尾礼服) and the wedding dress, but any time or location is fair game.Once blackened, the lucky newlywedtobe is paraded through the streets or tied to a tree as said “friends” announce the wedding.Blackening supposedly prepares the person for any humiliation (羞耻) that life has yet to bring, as nothing could be as humiliating as being blackened.Breaking Dishes (German)Throwing plates is typically something you do after youve been married a few years, unless youre from Germany.The wonderful tradition of breaking dishes actually takes place prior to the wedding at the rehearsal dinner.Tradition says the more dishes you break, the more good luck the new bride will receive.This counts double if shes lucky enough to get a brand new set of china as a wedding gift.After this part, the bride and groom join forces to sweep up the mess, a gesture that ensures nothing will ever get broken in their home again.Keep Your Feet on the Floor (Irish)Irish legend has it that the bride must keep her feet on the floor while shes dancing with the groom to ensure little fairies attracted by her beauty wont kidnap her.The quick and clever fairies are always eager to get their hands on beautiful things, and legend says the bride has long been a prime target. Irish legends throughout the ages full of tales of fairies stealing brides, although its not clear where the brides end up and if the destination is better than where she planned to spend her honeymoon.Passing a Rolling Pin(擀面杖) (Polish)How many Polish people does it take to pass a rolling pin? It depends on how many people are at the Polish wedding! The tradition is pretty much what it sounds like，as people stand in a circle and pass a rolling pin from one person to the next，but theres a ruleno hands are allowed，and each person must grad and then pass the pin along using only their legs.While it is not immediately evident what the tradition means or why people do it，it is evident it would be great video to capture for future generations to enjoy.No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days(Tidong tribe，Northern Borneo)Can your bladder (膀胱)really explode? Folks who follow a marriage tradition in Northern Borneo put this question to the test.Newlyweds in the Tidong tribe must stay in their home for three dayswithout a single bathroom break.That means no No.1, no No.2 during this threeday period. The background of this tradition is extremely unclear. as is the feeling people probably get after not relieving themselves for half a week.1Why is it before the wedding that Scottish people blacken newlyweds?AThey are occupied during the wedding.BThey dont want to look ugly in the wedding.CThey dont want to blacken their wedding dresses.DThey need to spare time to clean their blackened faces.2Which of the following wedding traditions has an origin from local tales?ABlackening of the Bride and Groom.BKeep Your Feet on the Floor.CPassing a Rolling Pin.DNo Bathroom Breaks for Three Days.3Which of the following wedding traditions is supposed to occur at the wedding ceremony?ABlackening of the Bride and Groom.BBreaking Dishes.CPassing a Rolling Pin.DNo Bathroom Breaks for Three Days.4Which of the following statements is TRUE?AThe blackened Scottish couple are not allowed to be exposed to others except friends.BThe Germans even break a set of delicate china which is a wedding gift.CFairies in Irish legend will kill the bride if her feet are not kept on the floor.DNewlyweds in Tidong tribe follow “No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days” to test their bladder.任务型阅读(2015浙江杭州第一次高考质检)ADelaying your responsibilities.BNeglecting sleep.CCommunicating with the person next to you.DPerforming your duty.EMaking thoughtless decisions.FReflecting over every detail.What We Should Avoid When Were StressedIts safe to say were a little less than logical when and that puts us at risk to make some mistakes. The next your worries spiking, pay attention to these five behaviors.1_It may seem helpful to let it outand for the most part it can be cathartic(精神集中发泄的)but mind the longexisting problem. Studies show that stress is an infectious emotion, and soon your stress has become someone elses, too. A hateful anxiety cycle isnt good for anyone. Instead, try hanging out with your best friend while doing a few activities you enjoy. One 2011 study showed that quality time with your best friend forever can help ease your worries.2_Ever heard the phrase “Dont go to bed when youre angry”？ Well, heres another one to file in your rulebook: Dont make a big decision when youre stressed. Researchers from Harvard monitored a group of students and found that students who reported high levels of stress were worse at making good longterm choices because their minds were absorbed. In other words, that important decision about a job or that choice to make a down payment on a house should probably wait until youre a little more relaxed.3_Weve all been there. We get overcome and decide the best way to deal with our todo list is to just ignore it. That delay habit we create when were stressed may feel good at the timebut its certainly not helping later on. Instead of putting off something entirely, try breaking up your tasks into pieces. Research suggests we work best in 90minute intervals (间隔). Dedicate yourself to your work during those intervalsthen give yourself a rest by taking a look at those puppy videos.4_It can feel natural to think about every single hiccup (打嗝)when something goes wrong, but that nonstop overthinking could be harming our health. According to a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, those who reflect over negative thoughts and emotions are more at risk of depression and anxiety. The study also suggests that our psychological response to the negative occurrence seems to have more of an impact than the actual event itself. If you find yourself worrying about every detail, try a few mindfulness to get you back to the present moment. Let those thoughts float away.5_Stress can ruin your sleep routine, and the worst thing you can do is to just give into the stress. Watching a TV show until the early hours may seem like the only way to get your mind off things, but research shows your burning screen could be messing with your sleep even more. If youre stressed and struggling to sleep, try smelling some lavender(薰衣草) or even a warm bath. Sweet dreams.书面表达(2015浙江高三五校联考)假设国外某培训中心将于7月1日至7日举办丰富多彩的夏令营活动，主要有感受饮食文化、参观世界名校、体验国外课堂、学习家庭园艺、游览名胜古迹等。假定你是李华，打算参加其中一项活动，请用英语给该培训中心写一封申请信。内容需包括：1你对这些活动的看法；2你打算参加的一项活动；3你想参加该活动的理由；4你希望从该活动中得到的收获。注意：1.词数100120；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Sir or Madam，Im glad to know youre going to hold a summer camp from July 1st to 7th during the vacation._Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely，Li Hua.阅读理解【解题导语】地球之大，无奇不有。本文介绍了5种令人惊诧的婚俗。1解析：选C。细节理解题。由Blackening of the Bride and Groom (Scottish)部分中的“The blackening takes place prior to the wedding，which at least spares the tux(无尾礼服)and the wedding dress”可以看出，“涂黑新人”的婚俗在婚礼前进行的原因是避免弄脏新郎新娘的结婚礼服。故答案选C。2解析：选B。细节理解题。由Keep Your Feet on the Floor (Irish)部分中的第一句“Irish legend has it that the bride must keep her feet on the floor.”可以看出新娘跳舞时双脚不能离地的婚俗源自爱尔兰一个神话传说。故答案选B。3解析：选C。细节理解题。由Passing a Rolling Pin(擀面杖)(Polish)部分中的第二句“It depends on how many people are at the Polish wedding！”可以看出，婚礼上有多少人，就有多少人参与了传递擀面杖的活动。所以，传递擀面杖的婚俗发生在婚礼上。A、B两项都发生在婚礼前，D项发生在婚礼后的三天里。故答案选C。4解析：选B。细节理解题。由Breaking Dishes (German)部分中的“This counts double if shes lucky enough to get a brand new set of china as a wedding gift.”可以看出，如果摔碎一套作为新婚礼物的全