UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE Section I Listening and Speaking 一、单词拼写 1.Food can be p in the fridge from being going bad. 2.I'm going to take a course on c writing. 3.Between giving up his job and giving up his principles,he chose the f 4.The old building is part of our national h 5.The band is on a tour to p their new album. 二、选词填空 creative preserve take part in apply mount clue temple relics 1.Fill in the and hand it in by 5 o'clock 2.Those who dealt with the problems were winners. 3.To our eyesight,we're advised not to spend too much time playing computer games. 4.It is the match that matters rather than winning the prize. 5.He his horse and rode away 6.We go to the Confucius and enjoy various lanterns there every year on the Lantern Festival. 7.They supplied a and the criminal was caught 8.Is it worth rebuilding lost cultural such as Yuanmingyuan in Beijing? 三、阅读理解 A As a 1,700-year-old ancient capital,Kaifeng served as the country's political centre for seven dynasties and possesses numerous historic and cultural relics including 14.4 km-long defensive walls and city ruins. The ancient attractions may attract millions of tourists every year,but they are also preventing reconstruction of poorly maintained houses. Currently,100,000 families in the city are still living in run-down areas.Kaifeng started shantytown()rebuilding in 2008,hoping to help move residents from shabby houses to bright apartments.But to date,work on only 10,000 families has been completed. The major challenge for rebuilding the city comes from construction restrictions of protective sites. The Chinese Cultural Relics Protection Law states that the ruins should not be moved or damaged during the demolition()and rebuilding process. To keep the total historical appearance and better the tourism industry,the city's government requests that all buildings should not be taller than 15 metres,which means there is not enough living space for all residents living in the city centre. "We invited a property company but it rejected the offer after knowing the cost for cultural relic protection would be around 300 million yuan,"a district official said. Kaifeng has 247 historical sites with houses dotted around them."Extra cost resulting from preservation of cultural relics and thin profits from developing the area have scared away many property companies.With no companies joining the reconstruction project in the old urban districts,progress is slowing,"said the official
UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking 一、单词拼写 1.Food can be p in the fridge from being going bad. 2.I’m going to take a course on c writing. 3.Between giving up his job and giving up his principles,he chose the f . 4.The old building is part of our national h . 5.The band is on a tour to p their new album. 二、选词填空 creative preserve take part in apply mount clue temple relics 1.Fill in the and hand it in by 5 o’clock. 2.Those who dealt with the problems were winners. 3.To our eyesight,we’re advised not to spend too much time playing computer games. 4.It is the match that matters rather than winning the prize. 5.He his horse and rode away. 6.We go to the Confucius and enjoy various lanterns there every year on the Lantern Festival. 7.They supplied a and the criminal was caught. 8.Is it worth rebuilding lost cultural such as Yuanmingyuan in Beijing? 三、阅读理解 A As a 1,700-year-old ancient capital,Kaifeng served as the country’s political centre for seven dynasties and possesses numerous historic and cultural relics including 14.4 km-long defensive walls and city ruins. The ancient attractions may attract millions of tourists every year,but they are also preventing reconstruction of poorly maintained houses. Currently,100,000 families in the city are still living in run-down areas.Kaifeng started shantytown(棚户区) rebuilding in 2008,hoping to help move residents from shabby houses to bright apartments.But to date,work on only 10,000 families has been completed. The major challenge for rebuilding the city comes from construction restrictions of protective sites. The Chinese Cultural Relics Protection Law states that the ruins should not be moved or damaged during the demolition(拆迁) and rebuilding process. To keep the total historical appearance and better the tourism industry,the city’s government requests that all buildings should not be taller than 15 metres,which means there is not enough living space for all residents living in the city centre. “We invited a property company but it rejected the offer after knowing the cost for cultural relic protection would be around 300 million yuan,”a district official said. Kaifeng has 247 historical sites with houses dotted around them.“Extra cost resulting from preservation of cultural relics and thin profits from developing the area have scared away many property companies.With no companies joining the reconstruction project in the old urban districts,progress is slowing,”said the official
1.Why does Kaifeng keep so many shantytowns now? A.Because the government pays no attention to the matter. B.Because the government has not enough fund to rebuild shantytowns. C.Because the protection of cultural relics prevents the reconstruction of shantytowns. D.Because the families in the shantytowns would not like to leave their houses. 2.Which of the following is NOTtrue according to the passage? A.Kaifeng,the ancient economic centre,has a history of 1,700 years. B.Up to now,one-tenth families in the run-down areas have left shantytowns. C.To limit all buildings within 15 metres is beneficial to local tourism. D.The government has taken action to help the families leave the shantytowns 3.What may the official mentioned in the passage imply? A.There's no hope that Kaifeng gets rid of the shantytowns B.In the short run,it is impossible to rebuild the shantytowns. C.The government should supply more fund to rebuild the shantytowns. D.Property companies should take more responsibility for rebuilding the shantytowns 4.What prevents property companies from rebuilding the shantytowns in Kaifeng? A.Limited ability. B.Preservation of cultural relics. C.Lacking for fund. D.Small profits. B Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way.Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways,and at different times on the calendar. In Western countries,people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st or January 1st.People may go to parties,sometimes dressed in formal clothes,and they may drink champagne()at midnight.During the first minutes of the new year,people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead.But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise.They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year.For example,in Ecuador,families make a big doll from old clothes.The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers.At midnight,these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh( 新). Other common trad itions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean,or saying special things on the first day of the new year Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year.One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year's Day.The more grapes a person eats,the more good luck the person will have in the new year.In France,people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year.In the United States,some people eat black-eyed peas for good luck-but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat365 of them！ 5.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Several Different New Year Traditions B.The Meaning of "Happy New Year!" C.What to Eat on New Year's Day D.Why People Dress Up Nicely on New Year's Day 6.What do you know from the first two paragraphs?
1.Why does Kaifeng keep so many shantytowns now? A.Because the government pays no attention to the matter. B.Because the government has not enough fund to rebuild shantytowns. C.Because the protection of cultural relics prevents the reconstruction of shantytowns. D.Because the families in the shantytowns would not like to leave their houses. 2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A.Kaifeng,the ancient economic centre,has a history of 1,700 years. B.Up to now,one-tenth families in the run-down areas have left shantytowns. C.To limit all buildings within 15 metres is beneficial to local tourism. D.The government has taken action to help the families leave the shantytowns. 3.What may the official mentioned in the passage imply? A.There’s no hope that Kaifeng gets rid of the shantytowns. B.In the short run,it is impossible to rebuild the shantytowns. C.The government should supply more fund to rebuild the shantytowns. D.Property companies should take more responsibility for rebuilding the shantytowns. 4.What prevents property companies from rebuilding the shantytowns in Kaifeng? A.Limited ability. B.Preservation of cultural relics. C.Lacking for fund. D.Small profits. B Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way.Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways,and at different times on the calendar. In Western countries,people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st or January 1st.People may go to parties,sometimes dressed in formal clothes,and they may drink champagne(香槟)at midnight.During the first minutes of the new year,people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead.But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise.They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year.For example,in Ecuador,families make a big doll from old clothes.The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers.At midnight,these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh(重 新). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean,or saying special things on the first day of the new year. Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year.One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year’s Day.The more grapes a person eats,the more good luck the person will have in the new year.In France,people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year.In the United States,some people eat black-eyed peas for good luck—but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them! 5.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Several Different New Year Traditions B.The Meaning of “Happy New Year!” C.What to Eat on New Year’s Day D.Why People Dress Up Nicely on New Year’s Day 6.What do you know from the first two paragraphs?
A.Different cultures celebrate the beginning and ending of a year in the same way. B.The Western people celebrate the New Year only by watching the sunrise. C.People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times. D.People hold parties,wear new clothes and drink champagne for a whole day. 7.In some cultures,why do people throw things into rivers or oceans? A.To bring good luck. B.To forget everything. C.To avoid bad luck. D.To plan for the next year. 8.Which of the following is TRUE if people want to escape bad luck and wish for good luck? A.Families make big dolls filled with old clothes. B.Friends tell something special to each other. C.Some people get up early to watch the sunrise. D.Europeans eat 365 grapes on New Year's Day. 答案： -1.preserved 2.creative 3.former 4.heritage 5.promote 1.application 2.creatively 3.preserve 4.taking part in 5.mounted 6.Temple 7.clue 8.relics 三、1C细节理解题。根据文章第三段和第四段可知，开封有这么多棚户区主 要是因为保护文化古迹的建设限制政策。所以选C项。 2.A细节理解题。根据文章第一句可知A项描述不正确：根据文章第三段第一 句和最后一句可知B项正确：根据文章第六段第一句可知C项正确：根据文章第 三段第二句可知D项正确。所以本题选A项。 3.B细节理解题。根据文章最后一句中的progress is slowing”可知选B项。 4.D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第二句“Extra cost resulting from preservation of cultural relics and thin profits from developing the area have scared away many property companies.”可知，保护文化古迹所需的额外费用和微薄的利 润吓跑了房地产开发商。故选D项。 5.A标题归纳题。根据文章内容，特别是第一段中的Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways..”可知，不同的文化以不同的方式庆祝 新年，下文就介绍了几种不同的庆祝新年的传统，故选A项。 6.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways,.and at different times on the calendar.”及第二段的举例可 知，世界各地庆祝新年的时间不同，故选C项。 7.C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean.”可知，新年那天， 人们往河里或海里扔东西是为了赶走霉运，故选C项。 8.B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“.or saying special things on the first day of the new year.”可知，如果想要在新的一年里避开霉运，行好运，新年那天，朋友间要 彼此讲一些特别的事情，故B项正确
A.Different cultures celebrate the beginning and ending of a year in the same way. B.The Western people celebrate the New Year only by watching the sunrise. C.People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times. D.People hold parties,wear new clothes and drink champagne for a whole day. 7.In some cultures,why do people throw things into rivers or oceans? A.To bring good luck. B.To forget everything. C.To avoid bad luck. D.To plan for the next year. 8.Which of the following is TRUE if people want to escape bad luck and wish for good luck? A.Families make big dolls filled with old clothes. B.Friends tell something special to each other. C.Some people get up early to watch the sunrise. D.Europeans eat 365 grapes on New Year’s Day. 答案： 一、1.preserved 2.creative 3.former 4.heritage 5.promote 二、1.application 2.creatively 3.preserve 4.taking part in 5.mounted 6.Temple 7.clue 8.relics 三、1.C 细节理解题。根据文章第三段和第四段可知,开封有这么多棚户区主 要是因为保护文化古迹的建设限制政策。所以选 C 项。 2.A 细节理解题。根据文章第一句可知 A 项描述不正确;根据文章第三段第一 句和最后一句可知 B 项正确;根据文章第六段第一句可知 C 项正确;根据文章第 三段第二句可知 D 项正确。所以本题选 A 项。 3.B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句中的“progress is slowing”可知选 B 项。 4.D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第二句“Extra cost resulting from preservation of cultural relics and thin profits from developing the area have scared away many property companies.”可知,保护文化古迹所需的额外费用和微薄的利 润吓跑了房地产开发商。故选 D 项。 5.A 标题归纳题。根据文章内容,特别是第一段中的“Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways...”可知,不同的文化以不同的方式庆祝 新年,下文就介绍了几种不同的庆祝新年的传统,故选 A 项。 6.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways,and at different times on the calendar.”及第二段的举例可 知,世界各地庆祝新年的时间不同,故选 C 项。 7.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean...”可知,新年那天, 人们往河里或海里扔东西是为了赶走霉运,故选 C 项。 8.B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“...or saying special things on the first day of the new year.”可知,如果想要在新的一年里避开霉运,行好运,新年那天,朋友间要 彼此讲一些特别的事情,故 B 项正确