1、妨努州忍勁市雞驅學校Week Fourteen文化風俗一、閱讀理解共 19 小題；共 38.0 分AImagine that while walking through a park one day, you begin to notice strange things allaround you. Peoplein colorfulclothesfrom centuriesago walk on the paths.A magician isdoingamazing tricks. Musicians play strange music on strange instruments. Kn

2、ights on horseback showtheirskills inriding competitions. The smell ofroasting meatbegins tomake your mouth water.A pleasant voice shouts, "Good morrow!"What is going on? Have you traveled back in time? In a way, yes. You have found yourself inthe midst of a Renaissance fair! Since the 196

3、0s, Renaissance fairs have grown in popularity inthe US and Canada. Communities in at least 44 states and two Canadian provinces now hold annualRenaissance fairs. Over 200 fairs are held every year, with 40 in California alone. The firstRenaissance fairwas startedin the 1960s by a school teacherin s

4、outhernCalifornianamed PhyllisPatterson. She wanted to give her students a real-life history experience, so she created the"Renaissance Faire" in her backyard. The rest, as they say, is history.SinceRenaissance fairsare "livinghistory",you mightthinkthey are designedto be mainlye

5、ducational. It's true that some people try to make the fairs as genuine as possible. However,formany others,the key word is entertainment.With allthe musiciansand magicianswalkingabout,you will definitely be entertained. A renaissance fair will be a feast for your eyes and yourears, not to menti

6、on your stomach.You can enjoy sampling the food and drink while watching parades and live animal displays.Browse throughthe booths and admire the artworkand handicrafts.You are sure to be both educatedand entertained.Ifyou'rewonderinghow to dress to attenda Renaissance fair,that'sup toyou.So

7、me people go allout and dress up in costumes.Others justgo in theirnormal,everydayclothes.However you dress, you're sure to be overwhelmed by the sights and sounds and smells of aRenaissance fair. And if you have ever wanted to travel back in time, here's your chance.1. What is the first par

8、agraph about?A.A chapter of a war novel.B.A sight of the local market.C.A scene of Renaissance fairs.D.A slow walking in the park.2. Why did Phyllis start a Renaissance fair?A. To help her students become the master of history.B. To allow her students to play in her backyard.C. To give her students

9、an experience of life.D. To make her students experience history.3. As well as educating, Renaissance fairs are intended for.A. funB.communicationC.businessD.adventure4. The last paragraph suggests that.A. you are taught to make art workB. you are free to dress for the fairsC. you have to look after

10、 live animalsD. you can enjoy food free of charge5. The main idea of the passage is that.A. Americans and Canadians like fairs moreB. attending Renaissance fairs is to be educatedC. Renaissance fairs are more popular than everD. California is where modern fairs were bornBIn the mountains of northern

11、 Mexico live a people with ancient roots. The Tarahumara werenativesof Mexicolong before theSpanish arrived. Toavoidthe Spanish, theymade the mountainstheir home, moving from the cool mountain tops during summer to the warm valleys during winter.Tarahumara villages are often far apart, so running is

12、 central to their culture. In fact,they call their tribe Raramuri, which translates to "foot runners". The Tarahumara run fortransportation,but runningalsounitestheircommunities.Traditionalraces attractlargecrowdswho bet on the results.Membersrun barefoot,or wear simple rope sandals,and ki

13、cka small wooden ball.They sometimesrun for several days straight, trying to see who can cover a set distance first. Old men's racesare less strenuousbut no lesspopular.Women competein shorter races, throwing aball into theair with a stick or throwing a ring between curved sticks as they run.Tar

14、ahumara runners have amazed the world with their strength by beating marathon orultramarathon(超馬拉松賽 ) runners without extra training. In fact, at the 1928 Olympics, twoTarahumara runners complained that the marathon was "too short"!Butrunningis not the onlysurvivingpartof Tarahumara cultur

15、e.Tarahumara womenstillweartheir traditional units-skirts and brightly colored scarves, which are tied around their heads.Men often wear modern clothing like blue jeans, but they still sometimes wear the traditionalshort skirt with a wide belt.TheTarahumara dietconsistsmostlyof corn,which they grow

16、themselves.They also grow beansand zucchini forfoodand raise cattle whichthey eat on special occasions. They have theirdietwith potatoes, fruit, wild roots and deer, which they catch by chasing until the animals falldown from tiredness.Dancingplaysa importantrolein Tarahumara society.Most familiesho

17、st dance parties,smalland large, throughout theyear. Thedance features women dancing in acurvedlineand men movingbackward and forward in a straight line facing them.Tarahumara culture has withstood enormous social changes throughout history, and it mustcontinue to do so if it is to survive in the fu

18、ture.6. What helped form Tarahumara's running culture?A. They lived far away from each other.B. They had to fight with Spanish.C. They kept themselves warm in winter.D. They liked to make a bet on running race.7. In Tarahumara's running culture,.A. running isn't popular with old menB. wo

19、men perform while they are runningC. runners run on a straight road for daysD. people run for the purpose of Olympics8. How can the Tarahumara catch deer?A. By setting a deep trap secretly.B. By attracting deer with potatoes and fruit.C. By running deer until they are tired.D. By making them fall do

20、wn with wild roots.9. Which is NOT mentioned about the Tarahumara culture?A. Sports.B.Clothing.C.Food.D.Painting.10. The passage mainly tells us that.A. Mexico runners preserve their culture for thousands of yearsB. Mexico foot runners are born marathon championsC. the Tarahumara culture changes wit

21、h historyD. Mexican culture survives after technical changesCCenturiesago, a group of people leftIndia.No one reallyknows why. Over time,they journeyedwest to Europe, where most have lived ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. ButEuropeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them &

22、quot;gypsies". Many people think of gypsiesas wandering groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling andmusic. But this is not the real picture of Roma culture.In fact, not all Roma are travelers. Those in Western Europe have historically moved fromplace to plac

23、e. But others who settled in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place.Roma culture differs among regions. But most speak both the language of the surrounding peopleand their own language, Romany.Forcenturies,Romapracticedtraditionaltrades.Somewere horse tradersor musicians.Othersmade thing

24、s out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any profession.MusicEach Roma settlement developed its own musical style, combining local music with Romatraditions. These styles often sound similar to the music of the surrounding culture. However,most Romamusic shares somecharacteristics,inc

25、ludingthe timingof the notes and the harmonies.Roma music has also affected the music of other cultures. Roma influences have shaped Europeanfolk and classical music and even some American styles.StoriesLikepeople of manycultures,the Romalove to tellstories.Theirconversationsoftenincludebriefreferen

26、cesto talesthatthe entiresettlementknows. But they also telllong storiesduringthe evenings or while working. Some stories are funny; others pass down Roma traditions.Over the years, the Roma have faced many challenges. Their neighbors often did not acceptthem and even accused them of being thieves.T

27、oday, many face poverty,prejudiceand otherproblems.Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.11. People once thought that the Roma.A. were particular about what they were wearingB. could tell what would happen to a person in the futureC.left India for Europe to

28、live a wandering lifeD.were gifted in painting pictures of real life12. According to the passage, the Roma.A. rode on horses to perform musicB. made a living by making metalsC.were good at doing businessD.had a tradition of using wooden things13. The fourth paragraph is mainly about.A.the history of

29、 Roma musicB.C.the traditions of RomaD.the culture of Romathe influence of Roma14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Roma are looked down upon.B. Roma steal things out of poverty.C. Roma cause many problems in community.D. Roma often challenge their neighbors.DTomorrow,visitorswillarrivea

30、t NewZealand'sHokitikaWildfoodsFestivalwithan appetite,and an open mind. It's a good thing, too, since the event features such exotic dishes asscorpions(蝎子 ),sheep eyes,worm sushiand more. Thousands of people are expectedtoattendandsample some of the festival's most unique foods.TheWest

31、Coast of NewZealand'sSouth Islandhas long been considereda wildand rugged area.Rivers, lakes, forests and glaciers define this untamed(野性的 ) region. The small coastal townof Hokitika became famous when gold was discovered there in the mid-1800s.But when the gold disappeared in the late 1860s, so

32、 did most of the people. In March 1990,though, local Claire Bryant came up with the idea of a festival to celebrate the region's foodand drink. Only 1,800 attended the first event, but the festival's popularity grew. Last year15,000 people traveled to Hokitika for a chance to try some of the

33、 weird and wonderful dishes.Nearly 65 food stalls offer strange snacks, including sheep tails, worms in Red Bull, friedgrasshoppers and more. One of the strangest and most popular snacks each year is a traditionalnativegood food the huhu grub.Rottenpiecesof wood are broken apart to find thegrubs,whi

34、ch are then eaten alive.The festival's weird food list has received global recognition and honors. In 1996, theWildfoods Festival was named the Most Unique Event in New Zealand. It has been a winner in theNewZealand Tourism Awards twice.And Frommer's TravelGuide placedthe event on its300 Unm

35、issableEvents and Festivals Around the World.No one can deny the food is the festival's star. But plenty of entertainment is available,too, in the form of music, dance and comedy. Those who attend are also encouraged to wearcostumes and the more outrageous, the better!All the events add up to on

36、e fun-filled day for the visitor. More importantly, the festivalresultsin one profitableday forthe locals,bringingin around N.Z. $2 millionforthe community.15. When did the Wildfoods Festival come into being?A.In 1990.B.In 1880.C.In 2021.D.In 1996.16. It can be inferred that in the late 1860s.A. gol

37、d was found in the small town of HokitikaB. the population in Hokitika became smallerC. more people came to Hokitika for goldD. Hokitika was a place of interest17. Why is the huhu grub the most popular snack?A. It is cooked with wood.B. It is cut into pieces to eat.C. It is living when it is eaten.D

38、. It is native to New Zealand.18. The fourth paragraph implies that the festival.A. is named the strangest event in the worldB. is honored 300 times for its wild foodsC. is the most important even in the worldD. is considered a must place for travelers19. What do we know about the festival?A. It las

39、ts a day for travelers to have fun.B. The local people make $2 million from it every year.C. The visitors are required to wear strange clothes.D. People have to eat wild foods after dancing.二、完形填空共 20 小題；共 30.0 分20this evening would be. The dances and the clothes,21weredecorated with eagle feathers,

40、 mesmerized me.I had heard about the powwow dancing in our22class at Rice University,so I was23to see what the Native Americans would look like in their24clothes.The opening dance was25to start at 6:30 p.m. Since I didn't want to26any dances, I arrived there on time; however, the dancing began a

41、n hour late.How could I have27? I had learned in our class that Native Americans havea different feeling for28?The pow-wow was just fantastic! I could never have imagined how colorful andtheirlow voices."Hammahamma "The music was exactlythe same as I had30inthe movies.The Native Americans gradually31their clothes; they wore unbelievablyamazing costumes, special hairstyles and multicolored faces for the32.Finally,the33were initiated;the competitorsda