3.3 Reading and ThinkingUNIT 3 基础练.单句填空1. Some words are difficult to_(下定义）because they have many different uses.2. Ill take two. Can you give me a_(折扣）?3.His words gave us the_(错误的） impression that he would lend us money, but he would not.4.He became an_(作家）quite late in life.5.I opened a bank a_ (账户） after I made $ 1,000 by doing a part-time job during the summer vacation.6. Its r_ to speak when youre eating.7.We c_ that all the information was true and complete.8. Dont forget to take a few spare_(电池） when travelling.9. Let them know you are there to help in any way and respect the_ (隐私）of your neighbor.10.Nowadays data and identity_(偷窃）becomes more and more common.【答案】1 define 2 discount 3 false 4 author 5 account 6 rude 7 confirmed 8 batteries 9 privacy 10 theftII 单句语法填空1.I refused to accept the blame for something _was someone elses fault.2.It_(upset) him that no one had bothered to tell him about it.3. He felt_(embarrass) at being the centre of attention.4.Keep_mind that there are some files that you have to be careful about.5. I was tired of _(make) fun of because of my old clothes.6.The system _(direct) at providing help for old people and orphans.7. The more you learn, the _(good) equipped for life you are.8. This is the small little-known town _which I have been familiar since childhood.9.It_(give) out that Mary would be the leading actress in the new movie.10. She was angry at Steves_ (rude), but I could forgive it.【答案】 1 that 2 upset 3 embarrassed 4 in 5 being made 6 is directed 7 better 8 with 9 was given 10 rudeness.语法填空On January 25, 2020, over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival. The ancient tradition, 1 date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year, is the 2 (long) and most important of all Chinese festivals.The preparations will 3 (official) begin with Little New Year on January 17,2020.It is observed with a day of memorial ceremonies. Other Little New Year activities include cleaning the house 4 (sweep) away bad luck and hanging spring couplets-red decorations hung in pairs-for wealth. Since red 5 (believe) to keep misfortune and evil spirits away, it can be noticed in everything from clothing to 6 (lantern) used to decorate houses.Often 7 (consider) the most important meal of the year , the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition. 8 whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness, while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿. Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls. Children receive red envelopes filled 9 money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the 10 (amaze) fireworks shows.The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8-the day of the full moon-with the Lantern Festival.【答案】1. whose 2. longest 3. officially 4.to sweep 5. is believed 6. lanterns 7. Considered 8.A 9. with 10. amazing、阅读选择Which book you should read is based onyour next travel destination.As youre traveling around Amsterdam, read The Fault in Our Stars.Previously adapted into a film in 2014, John Greens story of star-crossed teenagers famously includes a trip to Amsterdam. The Anne Frank House and The Rijks Museum are two of many major destinations mentioned in the book. Plus, the bench from the film adaption of this novel has even become its own tourist spot.The Elegance of the Hedgehogis excellent reading for a trip to Paris.Before wandering down the Champs-Elysees, open Muriel Barberys novel for a delightful peek into the lives of wealthy Parisians. Set in an upscale French apartment building, the story follows two totally different people who discover they are kindred souls.Bring One Hundred Years of Solitude to read in South America.A significant work of literature, Gabriel Garcia Marquezs classic follows generations of the Buendia family as they live in their South-American town. Garcia Marquezs magical realism paired with his lush descriptions makes the book a perfect read for visiting some of the breathtaking sights of South America.Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman should perhaps be read in the summertime, in Italy.Andre Acimans novel is said to take place in the Northern-Italian seaside region of Liguria. And if youve seen the 2017coming-of-age film adaptation of the book, youll already kno the story describes beautiful summers in Northern Italy, complete with seaside encounters