吉林省延边州2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题

吉林省延边州2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 一、阅读选择 （2021高一上·吉林期末）阅读理解 Whether it is for a special festival, to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them, giving gifts is a common custom. The purpose of giving gifts may be similar, but the tradition varies from country to country. A gift of respect in one place may be considered rude in another. Take a look at three unique gift-giving traditions. India If you're invited to someone's home in India, you should bring a small gift, whether it's a box of chocolates or some flowers. Gifts shouldn't be wrapped (包裹) in black or white colors, because they are considered unlucky. Instead, use bright colors such as green, red or yellow. When giving money for any occasion, it should have an odd number (奇数) value. That's believed to bring good luck. Instead of receiving a gift with both hands, Indians generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean. Japan For most Japanese, the ritual (礼节) of giving presents is more important than the gifts themselves. The correct way is to present or receive gifts with both hands. Every gift should be wrapped. That's because uncovered gifts are considered disrespectful. To show politeness and thanks, those who are receiving the gift may turn it down once or twice before finally accepting it. Gifts should be given in pairs, but four should be avoided just like in China. Lucky numbers also include eight. Eight is said to bring prosperity. Native America While it may be common for guests to prepare gifts for hosts, this is different in Native American communities. From weddings to birthday celebrations, guests are the ones who receive gifts. Gifts are usually homemade arts and crafts that are made by hand to show love, respect and appreciation. 1．What kind of gift would you bring to an Indian home A．Some chocolates in a green box. B．Flowers wrapped in black paper. C．Sixty dollars in a yellow envelope. D．Seventy-five rupees wrapped in white paper. 2．Why don't Japanese accept a gift at once A．To get another better gift. B．To be more polite and thankful. C．To refuse one's kindness. D．To be more outgoing and active. 3．What is the purpose of the text A．To list some attractive festivals. B．To compare some countries. C．To recommend some formal gifts. D．To introduce some gift-giving traditions. （2021高一上·吉林期末）阅读理解 Recently, my dad and I decided to take a day trip to the Florida Keys, a coral cay archipelago located off the southernmost coast of the US. I was super excited because I had not been able to go anywhere within the past nine months because of COVID-19. With masks and hand sanitizer, we began our fun journey before sunrise. The Keys are about two hours away from where I live in Florida, so we would get there early to see the sun coming up over the ocean. On the road, we got to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. When we stop ... ...