12.The UK is a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions.While appearing similar on the surface,each of the four countries are so diverse both in the languages spoken and the food that's eaten.I come from a small town in Wales and as such have a strong sense of pride for my country.One of the stranger and more interesting traditions is the"Mari Lwyd"in Welsh,or the"Grey Mare"in English.
The Mari Lwyd is a midwinter tradition and can take place any time in December through to January.The Mari Lwyd is a horse's skull.It's decorated in white and attached to a long pole.Sometimes the skull is painted and decorated with coloured ribbons and bells.The Mari Lwyd goes around the town and tries to bite innocent villagers.If you are bitten you have to pay a fine but today it's just for fun!I love the evening;everyone comes out and follows the horse's skull as it makes its way through the town singing at each door,usually stopping at various pubs and trying to gain entry,food and drink.
There's traditional music and dancing.Sometimes there are Morris dancers who paint their faces black and wear colourful ribbons to disguise themselves.Many of the children are dressed in national dress.It really brings everyone together and you feel such a great sense of community!Although one of the oldest traditions in Wales,it nearly died out!Luckily today,there has been a rise in popularity with many Welsh towns breathing life again to these old-age customs.It's believed that it will be a hit again.
9.What can we learn about the Mari Lwyd?C
A.It is celebrated in early winter.
B.In the custom,a living horse bites villagers.
C.A decorated skull goes around the town
D.It is the oldest tradition in Wales.
10.What does the underlined phrase"a hit"mean?B
A.A failure.
B.A popular activity.
C.A serious crash.
D.A promising plan.
11.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A
A.To introduce an interesting tradition.
B.To tell the differences among traditions.
C.To cell for people to observe traditions.
D.To show his pride of his country.
分析 本文作者主要向人们介绍了一个有趣的传统风俗The Mari Lwyd.
解答 9.C 细节理解题.根据句子:The Mari Lwyd is a horse's skull.It's decorated in white and attached to a long pole.The Mari Lwyd 是马的头骨,它用白色装饰附在长杆上,The Mari Lwyd goes around the town and tries to bite innocent villagers.The Mari Lwyd 绕镇,试图咬无辜的村民所以答案选C.
10.B 推理判断题.根据句子Luckily today,there has been a rise in popularity with many Welsh towns breathing life again to these old-age customs.幸运的是,今天许多威尔士城镇的流行程度再次提高了这种古老的风俗.可以推断出a hit是受欢迎的意思.所以答案选B.
11.A 写作意图题.本文作者主要向人们介绍了一个有趣的传统风俗The Mari Lwyd.所以答案选A.
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