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三、阅读理解。(每小题 1.5 分,共 22.5 分)
第一节 阅读下列短文,从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Holi is one of the most important festivals in India. Holi means “colour” in Indian language, so the festival is also called the Festival of Colours. It's a celebration of the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It also celebrates a triumph(胜利) of good over evil.
When is Holi?
The festival starts on the evening of the full moon night in the 12th Hindu month. It usually takes place in February or March.
How is Holi celebrated in India?
People sing and dance around a bonfire on the eve of Holi. They also throw wood and dry leaves into the fire to drive evil spirits away and celebrate a new life. The following day, family and friends gather to throw colourful powders(粉末) at each other and in the air. Each of the colours has different meanings. Red represents love; pink represents care; green is for a new beginning; yellow is the colour of a plant which is used as medicine. Then people enjoy delicious food. Holi is seen as the most joyful festival.
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Australia holds many Holi celebrations. Bangladesh also celebrates Holi. On the day, people gather to greet each other and enjoy colours. In the USA, people celebrate the festival as well. For example, Holi has been celebrated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill(UNC) since 2008. Holi is the largest student-run event on UNC's campus(校园). During last year's festival, students held shows and speeches, and then they counted down from 10 and finally got to throw powders in the air. Pink, blue, orange and purple filled the sky. A student who attended the event described the moment, “It was almost as if I had gone into a magical and colourful world. It's really a great event. ”
( ) 1. (创新考法·组合式选择)According to the passage, Holi celebrates ______.
① the coming of fall
② the end of winter
③ a triumph of good over evil
④ a new life
A. ①②③④
B. ①②③
C. ②③④
D. ①②④
( ) 2. What do we know about the colours of powders?
A. Red represents a kind of plant.
B. Pink represents peace.
C. Yellow is a symbol of love.
D. Green represents a new beginning.
( ) 3. (创新考法·句子还原)Which can be put in “ ▲ ”?
A. How did Holi get popular?
B. How is Holi celebrated in the world?
C. How is Holi spread over the world?
D. Why is Holi celebrated in the world?
( ) 4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Holi has a history of over 20 years at UNC.
B. Holi celebrations are held by students at UNC.
C. Magic shows led students to a magical world during the event.
D. Throwing powders is the first and most important activity at UNC.
( ) 5. The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. a festival of colours
B. the history of Holi
C. people's colourful life in India
D. the meanings of different colours in India

答案： 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A