2023年统考版高考英语总复习考点限时提分练(十一)必修三 Unit 1 Festivals around the world.docx
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1、限时提分练(H) 必修 Unit 1 Festivals around the world限时40分钟I .阅读理解A2022南昌市第三次模才以No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Louisiana)Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orle
2、ans is a cultural event. Though the celebration is held every year, the festivities last for months. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world-famous Tipitina*s on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).La Tomatina (Valencia, Spain)Launched way back in 1944 or 1945, L
3、a Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It*s also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the worlds biggest food fight.Legend has it that the whole thing stated when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tri
4、ed to hit the boys, and a vendors (摊贩)vegetable stand fell victim to the incident.If you go, please follow some simple rules: Dont throw hard objects; squash the tomato before throwing it; keep a safe distance from tomato trucks and stop in time.Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)Founded back in 19
5、67, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It is also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors 一 around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive s
6、hores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held.1. When is the Galactic concert held?A. On Mardi Gras.B On Lundi Gras.C. On Montreux Jazz Festival.D. On La Tomatina.2. What do people do on La Tomatina?A. Punish naughty boys.B Enjoy musician
7、s performance.C. Throw tomatoes without hurting.D. Catch people who destroy tomatoes.E. . Where can you read the passage probably?A. In a news report.B. In an academic journal.C. In a concert brochure.D. In a travel magazine.B2022青岛市高中教学质量检测Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of
8、the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It gives a voice to emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet. The founder is Gaylord Nelson.What moved Gaylord Nelson to action was the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill (溢出)in Southern California, the largest oil spill in the Uni
9、ted States at that time. The spill proved to be an environmental nightmare as it had a strong impact on marine life, killing an estimated 3, 500 seabirds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals and sea lions. Inspired by the student antiwar movement at that period of time, Nelson
10、 found it was a right time to channel the energy of the students towards a fight for environmental protection. He decided that it was time to educate the Americans on the need to protect the environment. Thus, Earth Day was born in 1970, and public environmental consciousness took centre stage.On 22
11、nd April 1970, millions of Americans took to the streets to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment and thousands of students marched in protest at the terrible situation of the environment. Businesses were forced to follow environmental standards if they wanted to continue their operatio
12、ns. The year 1990 saw Earth Day reach out to many more countries around the world. It helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Pio de Janeiro, bringing together many nations, for a joint effort towards protecting the environment. In 2009, the United Nations decided to official
13、ly set April 22 as Earth Day. For his role as the founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1995), the highest honour given to civilians in the United States. We honour the man, as the fight for a cleaner environment continues.4. What can we learn about Eart
14、h Day?A. It was founded at the end of 1970s.B - It was first celebrated in Rio de Janeiro.C. People will march on the streets on this day.D. It arouses public environmental awareness.5. What did Gaylord Nelson do to make Earth Day possible?A. He reduced the loss of the oil spill.B He participated in
15、 an antiwar movement.C. He set environmental standards for businesses.D. He involved more people in environmental issues.6. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A The focus of Earth Day.B. The development of Earth Day.C. The worlds concern for the environment.D The joint efforts of different cou
16、ntries.7. Which of the following best describes Gaylord Nelson?A. Intelligent.B. Responsible.C. Considerate.D. Knowledgeable.H.完形填空2022昆明市“三诊一模高三模拟Over 48, 000 orange trees spread all comers of Seville, Spain. They not only fill the city*s air with the 1 smell of orange flowers in spring, but also 2
17、 over 16, 500 tons of fruit every winter. Though that gives Seville the 3 of being Europes top orange-producing city, the fruit is too sour to be 4 fresh. While some oranges arc used to make jam and alcohol, most of them landfills (垃圾填埋 场).Oranges are a ) for the city. However, that may change soon
18、thanks to an idea of using the oranges to produce clean energy 7.The program is 8 by the city*s council and parks department. Juice 9 from oranges will be left to ferment (发酵)in an existing biogas equipment. The gas released from the fermented liquid will be used to 10 a machine to produce clean ene
19、rgy. The officials think its not just about jj money and they say oranges are12 producing extra value from waste.In the first period of a(n) 13 1, 000 kilos of oranges produced 50 kW-h of clean energy - enough to14 the daily electricity needs of five homes. If its 15 by 2023, the city hopes to recyc
20、le all the oranges.If all the fruit is 16 , it will produce enough energy to power as many as 73, 000 people.This project will help to reach the 17 of reducing pollution and the fight against climate change. The18 is among the many plans across Spain to 1918 is among the many plans across Spain to 1
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