2020年精编人教版英语资料Unit 1Exercise 3(建议用时：15分钟).阅读理解The Wifecarrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992.In 1992，the people of the town decided that it was time to restart some longforgotten traditions.Back in the late 1800s，there was a robber called RosvoRonkainen in that area.He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges.At that time，it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.The Wifecarrying World Championship is becoming increasingly popular.A large number of competitors，people，and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wifecarrying World championship every year.The event is wellknown for its warm and humorous atmosphere.The Wifecarrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track.The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle，about a meter deep.There are a few basic rules and the winning team is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.The wife to be carried may be your own，or your neighbors.The weight of the wife to be carried is at least 49kg.If she is less than 49kg，the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry.Each time a competitor drops his wife，that couple will be fined 15 seconds.Along with the Wifecarrying World Championship，there is also a team competition.The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns.At the exchange point the carrier has to drink the official “Wifecarrying drink” before continuing the race.A special prize is awarded to the team with the best costumes.Alongside with the Wifecarrying World Championship，there are bands playing music，a Wifecarrying dance and other forms of entertainment.语篇解读本文是说明文。介绍了芬兰一个小镇上的有趣的民俗“背妻跑步赛”，主要介绍了该项活动的起源、规则及组织情况等。1.According to the passage，the Wifecarrying World Championship _.A.was first celebrated in 1992B.was first held by RosvoRonkainenC.is celebrated in Finland or Canada every yearD.will award “Wifecarrying drinks” to the winners解析：细节理解题。根据第一段前两句话可知A项正确。B项指的是一种to steal women from neighboring villages的习俗，而不是Championship；C、D两项也与文章内容不符。答案：A2.The Wifecarrying World Championship is famous because _.A.it is held on a 253.5 meters long trackB.many competitors take part in itC.it has a pleasant atmosphereD.the winner will be awarded a lot of money解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话“The event is wellknown for its warm and humorous atmosphere.”可知答案。答案：C3.If a husband drops his wife three times in the competition，he will be fined _.A.15 secondsB.35 secondsC.45 secondsD.60 seconds解析：数字计算题。根据第四段“Each time a competitor drops his wife，that couple will be fined 15 seconds.”可知答案为C项。答案：C4.The passage is written mainly to _.A.compare the difference between the couple and the team competitionsB.attract more visitors to the Wifecarrying World ChampionshipC.introduce how the Wifecarrying World Championship has become popularD. tell us something about the Wifecarrying World Championship解析：主旨大意题。本文介绍了“背妻跑步赛”活动的起源、规则及组织情况等，目的就是让读者了解芬兰这个民风浓郁的活动，所以选择D项。答案：D.阅读七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。While it is impossible to live completely free of stress，it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided._1_Try physical activities._2_ Running，walking，playing tennis，and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.Make time for yourself.Schedule time for both work and entertainment.Dont forget：playing can be just as important to your overall wellbeing as work._3_ Go windowshopping or work on a hobby.Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.Take care of yourself._4_ If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough，or if you are not eating properly，it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping，you should consult a doctor._5_Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling“theres so much to do，and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result，you may not achieve anything.Instead，make a list of everything you have to do，then do one thing at a time，checking off each task as it is completed.Set out to do the most important task first.A.You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.B.Do whatever you like and want to do.C.The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress.D.You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.E.When you are nervous，angry or upset，try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activities.F.You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.G.Make a list of things to do.答案：1.C2.E3.D4.A5.G