Unit 1 Festivals around the world.阅读理解ABeaches，rainforests，samba，soccer.and，most importantly，people: its hard not to fall for Brazil.In Aug.，CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else.The following are four of them.PlayfulnessIts a key part of the Brazilian personality：a willingness to laugh at themselves and their awkward situations and to welcome others in on the joke. But despite their problems，Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now，which is something the rest of the world could learn from.MusicBrazil is a music universe, unrivaled (无与伦比的) in diversity of musical styles，instruments and rhythms.The world knows samba，a mix of European marches and African drumming，and bossa nova, a slower samba infused (注入)with French impressionism and American jazz.But Brazils diverse population moves to the beat of many different drummers.PartyingCelebrating is a priority for Brazilians，whether its on a large scale or just a backyard barbecue.They throw two of the worlds biggest parties，Carnival (The street carnival of Rio de Janeiro is designated by Guinness World Records as the largest carnival in the world.)，and the New Years Reveillon celebration.KissesGetting to know people in Brazil is a fasttrack process.They dont care too much about personal and emotional space.A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female，and two more kisses are given when leaving.In most of Brazil，there are two air kisses given in greeting.The first always goes to the right cheek，the second to the left.语篇解读本文是一篇应用文，主要向我们介绍了巴西的一些特点，使我们充分领略了巴西独特的人文魅力。1What can the world learn from Brazilians?AKeep the worklife balance.BAttempt to live in the moment.CTake part in cultural activities.DExpress emotions openly and boldly.解析：细节理解题。根据Playfulness部分中的“But despite their problems，Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now，which is something the rest of the world could learn from.”可知，巴西人能够把问题放到一边，把注意力集中在当下，即尽力活在当下这一点是世界其他国家应该学习的。答案：B2How should a man by tradition greet a woman whom he is introduced to?AThrough air kisses.BThrough a warm hug.CThrough cheek kissing.DThrough a firm handshake.解析：细节理解题。根据Kisses部分中的“A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female”可知，当一位男性被介绍给一位成年女性时，亲吻女士的双颊是传统的打招呼的做法。故选C。答案：C3Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo call on people to visit Brazil.BTo highlight the customs of Brazil.CTo present parts of Brazils best bits.DTo show the characteristics of Brazilians.解析：作者意图题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段中的“In Aug.，CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else.The following are four of them”可知，本文主要介绍的是巴西在世界上做得最好的几个方面。故选C。该题难点在对bit的理解上，该词在此意为“一部分，小块儿”。答案：CBOn April 14th,2010，my entire life changed in an instant.One moment I was joyfully riding through the sunshine.The next moment，metal，flesh and bones were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash.Another cyclist，biking carelessly，had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life，another disaster also occurred on April 14th,2010.It cost the airline industry $ 1.7 billion.Ten million travelers were stuck for days.Economics all over the world were disturbed.This was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull，one of Icelands many volcanoes.However，volcanoes are not all bad.In fact，they are necessary.They are responsible for the birth of new earth，and for the creation of rich soil.This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere daily.But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight travel saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere，temporarily decreasing our carbon footprint.Similarly，the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about myself I would never have realized.I learned how not to judge myself for my new limitations.In 1973，another Icelandic volcano，Eldfell，broke out.Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path.After their plan worked，they used the geothermal(地热的) energy for the next 15 years to heat their homes.A good example of life bringing lemons，and making lemonade！One must move on from misfortunes，focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.I ran from April 14th,2010，to every kind of escape.Eventually I ended up in university for a newfound love in Earth sciences.语篇解读作者把自己遭遇突发事件和火山爆发这种自然灾害进行类比，说明遭遇到不幸也有好处，面对现实情况要乐观积极。4What happened to the writer on April 14th,2010?AHe was involved in a car crash.BHe was stuck in an Icelands airport.CHe witnessed a volcanic eruption.DHe was badly injured on a bike ride.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“The next moment，metal.crash.”和“Another cy