2016-2017高中英语 Module4 Carnival模块测评 外研版必修5.docVIP

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。 A The 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 wearing 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 February,attract many people’s 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 popular 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 when 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 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 events.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