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1、Module4 Carnival (时间:100分钟满分:120分)第卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。AThe first carnivals were held long ago.Italians organised festivals before the beginning of Lent.Carnivals became widely-celebrated public events in the 15th century.People enjoyed wearin
2、g masks and clothes that are not fitting closely in order to hide their identities.Today a carnival costume may include a ballet skirt or an extravagant(奢侈的)suit.It is interesting that today carnivals are popular in many European countries.Venetian carnivals,organised every year at the end of Februa
3、ry,attract many peoples attention.People come to Venice to enjoy amusing celebrations and take part in various activities such as ball dances,fire shows,street performances and musical plays.Ballet skirts and modern suits are common choices for Venetian celebrations.Carnivals in France are very popu
4、lar across the whole nation.One of the most famous festivities is the carnival of Nice that is usually organised at the same time as the Venetian Carnival.There are many parades,parties and performances that continue for ten days.The most colourful and unique(独一无二的)event is the battle of flowers whe
5、n floats covered with flowers go down to the Nice beaches.Many costumed men and women throw thousands of flowers to a cheering audience.Carnival fans can enjoy amusing festivities in the UK.A famous carnival of Notting Hill is considered to be the second largest street festival in Europe.It began in
6、 1966 and was influenced by the Caribbean music.The Notting Hill festival takes place at the end of August.Thousands of tourists come to London to live out this unforgettable experience.People can organise their own carnival parties at home when celebrating birthdays,weddings and other memorable eve
7、nts.The most important things are to find proper decorations,make a list of activities,invite guests and buy enough food and drinks.Today people can find a lot of tips online that may be very helpful in the organisation of unforgettable carnival festivities.1.What can we infer about European carniva
8、ls?A.People always wear strange masks to amuse others.B.People care little about their clothes on such occasions.C.They are the biggest events in European countries.D.The style of carnival clothes has changed over time.答案：D2.When does the carnival of Nice take place?A.At the end of August.B.At the e
9、nd of February.C.At the end of a year.D.At the beginning of a year.答案：B3.What makes the carnival of Nice different from other carnivals?A.The musical plays.B.The battle of flowers.C.The great fire shows.D.The colourful parades.答案：B4.To enjoy the Caribbean music,people will visit carnivals held in .A
10、.VeniceB.RomeC.LondonD.Paris答案：CBThese days many Chinese like traveling overseas.T,a leading search website,devoted to global travel,has selected four less-crowded destinations for those who like self-guided tours and adventure.BhutanThe Happy CountryLocated in the Himalayas,the kingdom of Bhutan is
11、 famous for its Gross National Happiness index.If you want to seek happiness,Bhutan is the perfect place to visit at least once in your life.Tips:One should prepare clothes that are adaptable to different seasons.Also,there are no chairs in a Bhutan familys home,because they always sit directly on t
12、he floor.PeruThe Lost Gold CountryPeru,once known as the “Kingdom of the Sun”,is a country with a long history and rich heritage.Tips:Bring your own toothbrush and slippers.Prepare vaccination certificates(接种证)before your trip as it is a must against yellow fever in some areas.It can be expensive if
13、 you get it after arrival.IcelandA Song of Ice and FireIceland offers snow-capped mountains,large waterfalls,active volcanoes and the beautiful Arctic tundra.Its a good choice to rent a car for touring around the island.You can never forget the rare and exciting experience in one of the many local h
14、ot springs,or seeing the fantastic northern lights of the aurora borealis(北极光).Tips:If you have a drivers license for the Chinese mainland,you have to get a notarized certification of the license,with a translated version.PalauGods AquariumPalau is a wonderland for diving enthusiasts.In Palau,the wa
15、ter has seven colors,just like the rainbow.You can jump into the clear sea and explore the secrets of the underwater world,such as undersea holes and various fishes.Tips:Palau offers visa-free entry(30 days)to Chinese tourists.5.When you travelling in Peru, .A.you can bath in hot springsB.you cant s
16、ee chairs in local familiesC.you can visit many historic landmarksD.you must have a vaccination certificate答案：C6.You need to prepare clothes if you travel in .A.Bhutan and IcelandB.Peru and IcelandC.Bhutan and PeruD.Iceland and Palau答案：A7.Palau may be an attractive destination for a(an).A.archaeologistB.psychologistC.
