Unit 3 Celebrations单元整合训练（含答案）2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版必修第一册

【北师大版必修第一册】 Unit 3 Celebrations 单元整合训练（原卷版） Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共37.5分) A (2024·山东济南高三模拟) Winter Solstice Celebrations from Around the World The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern.Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized this important occurrence and celebrated the following “return” of the Sun in a variety of different ways.Old solstice traditions have influenced holidays we celebrate now, such as Christmas and Hanukkah.Here are some solstice traditions both new and old to help light your way to longer days. Soyal Soyal is the winter solstice celebration of the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona.Ceremonies include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift－giving.At the time of the solstice, Hopi welcome the kachinas, some protective gods from the mountains.Prayer sticks are crafted and used for various blessings and other ceremonies. Yalda The Persian festival Yalda, or Shab－e Yalda, is a celebration of the winter solstice in Iran that started in ancient times.It marks the last day of the Persian month of Azar.Yalda is viewed traditionally as the victory of light over dark, and the birthday of the sun god Mithra.Families celebrate together with special foods like nuts and some stay awake all night long to welcome the morning sun. Midwinter in Antarctica Even Antarctica gets its share of solstice celebration, thanks to the researchers staying there over the long, dangerously cold season.While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the most daylight hours, in the Southern Hemisphere they are celebrating Midwinter.Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts. 1．What can be learned about winter solstice？(　　) A.It is a traditional Christmas celebration. B.It is a big event only in Southern globe. C.It has a great influence on the climate. D.It enjoys global recognition. 2．How do Hopi Indians observe Soyal？(　　) A.By making prayers in the day. B.By wandering the wilderness. C.By dancing and sending gifts. D.By staying up all night long. 3．Where can you expect films during winter solstice？(　　) A.In Antarctica. B．In China. C.In India. D．In Iran. B (2025·福建福州高三期中) Two years ago, my friend Terry and I were living in our dormitory at our university.With his birthday approaching, he came to me with an unusual request.Instead of receiving presents and getting drunk (like most every other 21－year－old would), he wanted to do some acts of kindness.I was struck with such an idea.He told me about a TED talk he had watched online, which had inspired him. Our university is not located in the safest area in Los Angeles.In fact, its location is so unsafe that the school employs the second largest private legal militia (民兵队伍) in the United States to protect its students.They have to work around the clock, standing on street corners throu ... ...