It's October the 31st,and across Britain and the USA. thousands of children are dressed up 1        monsters,ghosts and witches and going to their neighbours' houses to ask 2        sweets or to play tricks on them 3        they refuse.

What is the reason for all of this? It's Halloween!To an outsider,this may seem a strange festival,but it is 4        important part of the culture in Britain and the USA. But 5 did it start?

The holiday once had a religious significance. November the 1st was All Saint's Day,and on October the 31st all the spirits 6         (believe) to come back to the world of the living. In modern times,this has changed to be a day 7        children have fun. Once they are dressed up,children go to their neighbours' houses. They knock on the door and shout "Trick or treat!"

8       tradition is to make lanterns from pumpkins. First,the inside of the pumpkin is removed. Then,a face is cut into the pumpkin,traditionally a smiling,devil face. 9      ,a candle is placed inside,and the lantern is put at the front of the house to keep evil spirits away.

There are many traditional games on Halloween,but the most common is " apple bobbing". Several apples are put floating in water. Children then have their hands 10       (tie) behind their backs. They then have to try to pick the apples out of the water using only their mouths.

1.         2.                  3.                  4.          5.         

6.         7.                8.                  9.          10.       

1. as   2. for   3. if   4. an   5. how   6. were believed   7. when   8. Another   9. Finally   10. tied

題目來源：高考英語組合訓(xùn)練（閱讀七選五+短文填詞+短文改錯） > 組合訓(xùn)練64

練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

Dear Daughter, 

As we drove off from Columbia,I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.

First,I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great wellrounded student you are. 1       College will be the most important years in your life. 2       " Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten."What I mean by that is the materials taught isn't as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject,and the ability to analyze a new problem. The skills of learning will be something you cherish forever.

Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. 3       Do your best in classes,but don't let pressure get to you. Most importantly,make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life,because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. 4       Pick a few friends and become really close to them―pick the ones who are genuine and sincere to you.

5       May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life,and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.

Love,Dad (&Mom)

   A. Please treasure your college years.

   B. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about.

   C. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.

   D. There is no single simple answer to any question.

   E. Grades are just silly letters that give the vain people something to brag,and the lazy people something to fear.

   F. Also,going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding experience.

   G. Don't be trapped in what others think or say.

1.         2.         3.                  4.          5.       

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

Shortly after I first come to Korea,I had a call from a yong Korean I met： " I just got married,and my wife and me would like you to come to our house for dinner the next Saturday. " " Thank you. Fd love to. I'm looking forward to meet your wife." I said,excitingly. " She is not beautiful,yet she can't cook very well. But I hope you to come." Hearing this,I was surprised. Was he tired from his new wife? Why did he say so to another man? But when his wife met me at the door,I was astonishing to see she was very beautiful. Only then I realize that I had misjudged the husband.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves."

Everything about my future was assumed. I 1       (get) into debt by going to college,then I would be forced to get 2        job to pay off the debt,while still getting into more and more debt by buying a house and a car. It seemed like a neverending cycle 3        had no place 4        the possibility of a dream.

I want more out of life. I want a passion,a conceptual dream that wouldn't let me sleep out of pure excitement. We all have a dream,but most of us are so 5       ( stick) in the muck of insecurity and selfdoubt that we just dismiss it as unrealistic or too difficult to pursue.

We become so comfortable 6        the life that has been planned out for us that we feel that 7        is stupid and unsafe to risk 8       (lose) it for the small hope of achieving something that is more fulfilling.

Taking a risk is still a risk. We can,and will fail. But that is 9        makes it exciting for me.

If you feel lost,just take a deep breath. Being lost can be a turning point of finding out who you are,and what you 10          (true) want to do.

1.         2.         3.                  4.          5.         

6.       7.                 8.                  9,           10.       

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

Dear Jian Hua,

I'm very glad to receive the letter you send me two weeks ago. I've been thinking the question the question you asked me. In my opinion,you should come back after you will finish your studies abroad. For one reason,that you are studying is bad needed nowadays in China. It will be quite easy for you find a good job. In fact,I know a few big company in our city are hoping to hire people like you. For other reason,I think it will be much more convenient of you to look after my parents as they are getting old. Therefore,I think it's a good idea for you to return.

Best wishes！

Ming Hua

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy,and to live longer.

1       They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.

2       Football,for example,has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake,whether in China,Egypt or Italy!3       Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan,Norway or Canada.

Some sports or games go back thousands of years,like running or jumping. Chinese Wushu,for example,has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. 4       Waterskiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.

People from different countries may not be able to understand each other,but after a game together they often become good friends. 5       One learns to fight hard but fight fair,to win without pride and to lose with grace.

   A. And think of people in cold countries.

   B. Sports help to train a person's character.

   C. Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves.

   D. Many people like to watch others play games.

   E. People are not inventing new sports or games.

   F. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.

   G. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.

1.         2.                  3.                  4.          5.         

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

>二、短文填詞

Twenty years ago,Shirley,a wife,mother and doctor,found herself 1      (wear) out.

She got up early and went to bed late,just to meet everyday demands,but lacked for the things that mattered 2      . (much) She and her husband,a lawyer,began searching 3        ways to simplify their life. "We had to decide what was really important," said Shirley. They knew they wanted more time to play 4        their three-year-old son,to exercise and eat right,and to develop 5      (friend) .

Then Shirley quit her job and began working parttime. She printed business cards that 6       (read) " At your service―buy yourself 7        little time" and hired herself out for personal tasks like shopping,paying bills and 8       (organize) parties. "I still work hard,but being able to control 9        time makes a difference, " she says. "I can spare time to take my son to the park or play basketball with him. My stress 10        headaches are gone.

1.         2,                  3.                  4.           5.         

6.                  7.         8.                  9.          10.         

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression,and that's aciually quite true. 1       After all,making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.

* Dress appropriately 2        That means dressing up or putting on nice,clean,and appropriate clothes for social situations. It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much,either.

* Be aware of your body language Words express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. 3       Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable,important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.

* Respect the opinions of others Not everyone will have the same opinion with you,and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people's right to have their own opinions. Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them.4      

*       5       People love talking about themselves,but generally,you also want to be carefully listened by others. By listening carefully to what others are saying,you are not only making them feel important,but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and a bridge to new topics.

   A. Be a careful listener

   B. Show an interest in every person you meet.

   C. Smile especially when first meeting someone.

   D. Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

   E. Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

   F. Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

   G. Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them. 1.       2.        3.         4.       5.       

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：

           B ★★★☆☆

    Grace o’ Brien,19. is the founder of Ears for Years — an organization that hands out low-cost , 見泣(太陽能助聽器) to children in developing countries. The college student has handed them out to kids in five different countries around the world so far.

    O’ Brien was inspired to found Ears for Years after seeing her father experience hearing loss. To further understand the condition,Brien volunteered at a summer theater (劇院) camp for children who were deaf. There,she wanted to find a way to make hearing aids to help more families who couldn’ t  afford them.

    “I've learned how powerful solutions are O’ Brien said. “There’ re so many problems we come across in our daily lives,but often people pass up these chances to find solutions."

    After doing some research,she came across Solar Ear,a Brazil-based company that makes low-cost hearing aids,especially aimed at children. These hearing aids are lightweight,cost about $100 and are equipped with rechargeable batteries that last up to three years,while standard hearing aids can cost up to $1,000 and have a much shorter life.

    According to the WHO, 32 million children worldwide live with hearing loss and most of them are in poor countries. But present hearing aids meet less than 10 percent of the need of the world. O’Brien would like to change that by making the solar-powered hearing aids available to families in need around the world. S? far,she's brought Solar Ear's products to Mexico,Sri Lanka,South Korea,Nicaragua and Honduras. And she has done something to make a difference in other people's lives.

5. What led Grace o’ Brien to found Ears for Years?

   A. Her father’ s experience.

   B. Her work experience in Solar Ear.

    C. Her experience at a summer theater camp.

   D. Her knowledge about solar-powered products.

6. The underlined phrase “pass up” in Paragraph 3 probably means .

   A. find   B. miss   C. like   D. create

7. Compared with standard hearing aids,the solar-

-powered hearing aids .

   A. are more expensive

   B. have a longer life 

    C. are better-looking   

    D. are heavier

8. What might o' Brien do in the future?

   A. To build a school for the deaf.

   B. To found a new company selling hearing aids,

    C. To learn how to make solar-powered hearing aids.

   D. To help more families get solar-powered hearing aids.

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案