人教版（2019）高中英语必修第三册高一下学期英语期末考试（含答案）.docxVIP

PAGE2 / NUMPAGES2 高一年级第二学期期末考试 英语试卷 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The United States celebrates Valentines Day each year on February 14. Many other countries celebrate Valentines Day, too, each in their own way. Here is a look at the Valentines Day traditions in three countries. Wales：land of love spoons In Wales, it is called St. Dwynwens Day, which takes place on January 25. The traditional romantic gift on this day is a love spoon. Beginning in the 17th century, Welsh men made beautiful wooden spoons as a show of their love for that special person in their lives. Each shape of the spoons has a different meaning. For example, horseshoes mean good luck；keys represent the key to a lovers heart；and wheels are a sign of support. Argentina：a week of sweets Argentina celebrates Valentines Day in February, but also gives a whole other week to love in July. They call it Sweetness Week. If you kiss someone, they have to give you a sugary treat. Sweetness Week started in 1989 with a candy company called Arcor. They made an advertisement called “Candy for a Kiss. The idea was to give the companys chocolates and other candies in exchange for a sweet kiss on the cheek. The campaign had a stronger effect than the company expected—it led to a new holiday! Every July, couples who take part give each other candies and kisses all week long. South Korea: three is a charm For South Koreans, Valentines Day happens in three parts：February 14, March 14 and April 14. On February 14, women traditionally give men gifts of chocolate to show their love. One month later, on a holiday known as White Day, men show their thanks by giving women a sweet gift. The name “White Day comes from the custom of giving white-colored gifts. Lets not forget Black Day on April 14. Single people who did not get gifts on February 14 or March 14 often gather on Black Day to eat noodles with black bean soup. 1. What does a key-shaped spoon mean? A Deep love. B. G