人教版（2019）必修3《Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations》2021年同步练习卷（Reading for Writing）（1）

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• 1．Biggest Carnival （狂欢节）in the World — Rio de Janeiro，Brazil
     It's the biggest carnival festival being organized in the world which is held in February or March.This carnival doesn't just have a regular parade，but they have a city-wide parade.It means everyone has to watch it.Brazil is like shut down and all the citizens just enjoy the festival.
     Duration：4-6 days
     Rio Carnival Dates：9th February to 14th February
     Notting Hill — London，UK
     The festival focuses heavily on music，with live performances everywhere and sound systems.For the help of the people，an app "Noting Hill Carnival" has been made，which can help guide you in different directions through the festival.You can find stalls（小摊）selling many kinds of foods，etc.
     Duration：only two days
     Notting Hill carnival date：25th August
     Tomorrowland — Boom，Belgium
     Have you heard of names like Axwell，Carl Cox，etc.？If yes，then this biggest carnival in the world is for you.The music lovers，for whom music is their life，can listen to it many times.It is a chance to step out of your comfort zone and feel the depth of music.
     Duration：2 weekends
     Time to be held：12th August
      La Tomatina — Valencia，Spain
     It's a festival in which participants throw tomatoes at each other and fight with each other just for the fun purpose.One just needs to have fun at this amazing carnival festival，so don't even think of wearing new clothes at the festival.This festival has got some ground rules，so that no one gets hurt and all enjoy the festival.
     Duration：one day
     Tomatina festival date：29th August
  
  （1）How is the Biggest Carnival in the World different from the other three festivals？

  
  A．It lasts for the shortest time.
  B．It has the longest history.
  C．It is held in a different month.
  D．It just has a regular parade.
  （2）What do Notting Hill and Tomorrowland have in common？

  
  A．They attract music lovers.
  B．They provide delicious foods.
  C．They provide you with tomatoes.
  D．They have an app to guide you.
  （3）Which festival should you choose if you want to enjoy some fun fights？

  
  A．Notting Hill — London，UK.
  B．La Tomatina — Valencia，Spain.
  C．Tomorrowland — Boom，Belgium.
  D．Biggest Carnival in the World — Rio de Janeiro，Brazil.
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七选五

• 4．Of all the traditional Chinese festivals，the Spring Festival is perhaps the most colourful and important.
     To celebrate the biggest and most important festival，people do a lot of preparations for it.Early from December 23rd in the Chinese calendar，people begin to clean their houses.
     （1）

  .In China，red is very popular when celebrating festivals because it means good luck and it can create a happy atmosphere.Therefore，big red lanterns are hung in front of houses，on trees along the streets，on buildings and stores.
     On the eve of the Spring Festival，red couplets（对联）and posters are posted on doors. （2）

  .For the Spring Festival is a time for family reunion，therefore，on the eve of the Spring Festival，all family members get together to have Reunion Dinner. （3）

  .When the clock strikes midnight，people set off firecrackers and fireworks.It is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the Spring Festival's coming.It is so exciting that people always stay up late until the early hours of the morning.
     On the Spring Festival，people wear new clothes to welcome the New Year's coming. （4）

  .This custom is called New Year Greetings.Then children receive their lucky money in red pockets from their grandparents，their parents，their relatives and friends of their parents.It is believed that red pocket money can bring good luck.When the children get their lucky money，they always give their best regards with auspicious（吉利的）words.
     （5）

  such as different evening parties and dancing，but the most popular ones are dragon dances and lion dances.
  
  A.There are lots of other activities celebrating the Spring Festival
  B.After the dinner，all family members share the Spring Festival Gala，a performance on CCTV loved by people at home and abroad
  C.In the evening，people go out to hold a parade
  D.They symbolize happiness，prosperity（繁荣）and good luck in the New Year
  E.Early in the morning，people greet relatives and friends with congratulations and wish good luck to each other
  F.This is called Spring Cleaning
  G.The Chinese people make some preparations in advance，like singing and dancing
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写作

• 5．假如你是李华，请根据下面五幅图画写一篇短文介绍你和家人庆祝春节的经过。
  
  注意：1.词数80左右
  2.参考词汇：春晚 the Spring Festival Gala；除夕夜 the Lunar New Year Eve
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