五、阅读理解。(2025·江苏南京鼓楼区期末)
What Is the Harvest?
The harvest is the time of year when the crops planted in spring are ready to be collected. Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months. The whole community would work together to harvest the crops. With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source(来源) of food, so a good harvest was for everyone to celebrate.
When Is the Harvest?
The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September. In years gone by, there was an ancient festival called Lammas to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. But it has always been the end that sees the most exciting moment of the harvest.
In the past, the harvest would not end until the last sheaf(一捆) of the crop arrived at the village, and there was often a great parade(游行) to welcome it.
In more modern times, the harvest celebrations fall on the Harvest Festival, which is usually on the Sunday closest to the Harvest Moon.
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In the past, the arrival of the last crop meant the beginning of the Harvest Supper. A big meal of meat, vegetables, fruit and puddings would be shared by the community. Everyone, old or young, rich or poor, joined in with singing, dancing and games.
In more recent years, the harvest celebrations have been mainly celebrated by schools and other places. In some schools, children are often asked to bring food to be shared out among those who need it in the local community. Decorations of fruit and grain can be found in the town hall and there are songs and reading that give thanks for the harvest.
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A. At the start of August.
B. At the end of August.
C. In the middle of September.
D. At the end of September.
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A. Because it could let people change for different things.
B. Because it brought people good luck for the whole year.
C. Because it could let more people live in the community.
D. Because it was the only way to keep enough food for winter.
(
A. By singing, dancing, and playing games.
B. By sharing a meal with classmates.
C. By bringing food to people in need.
D. By decorating schools with fruit and grain.
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A. How to Celebrate the Harvest?
B. Why Do People Celebrate the Harvest?
C. Who Celebrates the Harvest?
D. Where to Hold Harvest Celebrations?
What Is the Harvest?
The harvest is the time of year when the crops planted in spring are ready to be collected. Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months. The whole community would work together to harvest the crops. With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source(来源) of food, so a good harvest was for everyone to celebrate.
When Is the Harvest?
The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September. In years gone by, there was an ancient festival called Lammas to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. But it has always been the end that sees the most exciting moment of the harvest.
In the past, the harvest would not end until the last sheaf(一捆) of the crop arrived at the village, and there was often a great parade(游行) to welcome it.
In more modern times, the harvest celebrations fall on the Harvest Festival, which is usually on the Sunday closest to the Harvest Moon.
▲
In the past, the arrival of the last crop meant the beginning of the Harvest Supper. A big meal of meat, vegetables, fruit and puddings would be shared by the community. Everyone, old or young, rich or poor, joined in with singing, dancing and games.
In more recent years, the harvest celebrations have been mainly celebrated by schools and other places. In some schools, children are often asked to bring food to be shared out among those who need it in the local community. Decorations of fruit and grain can be found in the town hall and there are songs and reading that give thanks for the harvest.
(
B
)1. When does the harvest season in the UK usually begin?A. At the start of August.
B. At the end of August.
C. In the middle of September.
D. At the end of September.
(
D
)2. Why was a good harvest so important long ago?A. Because it could let people change for different things.
B. Because it brought people good luck for the whole year.
C. Because it could let more people live in the community.
D. Because it was the only way to keep enough food for winter.
(
C
)3. How do children often celebrate the Harvest Festival in schools?A. By singing, dancing, and playing games.
B. By sharing a meal with classmates.
C. By bringing food to people in need.
D. By decorating schools with fruit and grain.
(
A
)4. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 Which title can be put in “ ▲ ”?A. How to Celebrate the Harvest?
B. Why Do People Celebrate the Harvest?
C. Who Celebrates the Harvest?
D. Where to Hold Harvest Celebrations?
答案：1. B
【点拨】根据“The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September.”可知，英国的收获季节从 8 月底或 9 月初开始。故选 B。
2. D
【点拨】根据“Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months.”及“With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source(来源) of food.”可知选 D。
3. C
【点拨】根据“In some schools，children are often asked to bring food to be shared out among those who need it in the local community.”可知，孩子们在学校里通过把食物分发给当地社区有需要的人来庆祝这个节日。故选 C。
4. A
【点拨】通读最后两段可知选 A。
【点拨】根据“The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September.”可知，英国的收获季节从 8 月底或 9 月初开始。故选 B。
2. D
【点拨】根据“Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months.”及“With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source(来源) of food.”可知选 D。
3. C
【点拨】根据“In some schools，children are often asked to bring food to be shared out among those who need it in the local community.”可知，孩子们在学校里通过把食物分发给当地社区有需要的人来庆祝这个节日。故选 C。
4. A
【点拨】通读最后两段可知选 A。
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### 五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏南京鼓楼区期末）
#### 什么是收获？
收获时节是一年中春天种下的庄稼可以收割的时间。很久以前，一次好的收成意味着漫长的冬季会有足够的食物。整个社区会齐心协力收割庄稼。由于没有超市，收获的庄稼是食物的唯一来源，所以一次好的收成值得每个人庆祝。
#### 收获时节在什么时候？
英国的收获季节从8月底或9月初开始。在过去，有一个古老的节日叫“卢马斯节”，用来庆祝收获的开始。但收获的结尾总是最令人兴奋的时刻。
在过去，直到最后一捆庄稼运到村子，收获才算结束，而且通常会有盛大的游行来迎接它。
在更现代的时期，收获庆祝活动在收获节举行，收获节通常在最接近收获月的那个周日。
#### ▲
在过去，最后一批庄稼运到就意味着收获晚宴的开始。社区的人们会共享一顿有肉、蔬菜、水果和布丁的大餐。无论老少、贫富，每个人都会唱歌、跳舞、做游戏。
近年来，收获节主要由学校和其他场所庆祝。在一些学校，孩子们经常被要求带食物来分给当地社区有需要的人。市政厅里会有水果和谷物的装饰，还有感恩收获的歌曲和朗诵。
（ ）1. 英国的收获季节通常什么时候开始？
A. 8月初。
B. 8月底。
C. 9月中旬。
D. 9月底。
（ ）2. 为什么很久以前一次好的收成如此重要？
A. 因为它能让人们交换不同的东西。
B. 因为它能给人们带来一整年的好运。
C. 因为它能让更多的人住在社区里。
D. 因为这是为冬天储备足够食物的唯一途径。
（ ）3. 学校里的孩子们通常如何庆祝收获节？
A. 通过唱歌、跳舞和做游戏。
B. 通过和同学们共享一顿饭。
C. 通过给有需要的人带食物。
D. 通过用水果和谷物装饰学校。
（ ）4. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 哪个标题可以放在“ ▲ ”处？
A. 如何庆祝收获？
B. 人们为什么庆祝收获？
C. 谁来庆祝收获？
D. 在哪里举行收获庆祝活动？
### 五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏南京鼓楼区期末）
#### 什么是收获？
收获时节是一年中春天种下的庄稼可以收割的时间。很久以前，一次好的收成意味着漫长的冬季会有足够的食物。整个社区会齐心协力收割庄稼。由于没有超市，收获的庄稼是食物的唯一来源，所以一次好的收成值得每个人庆祝。
#### 收获时节在什么时候？
英国的收获季节从8月底或9月初开始。在过去，有一个古老的节日叫“卢马斯节”，用来庆祝收获的开始。但收获的结尾总是最令人兴奋的时刻。
在过去，直到最后一捆庄稼运到村子，收获才算结束，而且通常会有盛大的游行来迎接它。
在更现代的时期，收获庆祝活动在收获节举行，收获节通常在最接近收获月的那个周日。
#### ▲
在过去，最后一批庄稼运到就意味着收获晚宴的开始。社区的人们会共享一顿有肉、蔬菜、水果和布丁的大餐。无论老少、贫富，每个人都会唱歌、跳舞、做游戏。
近年来，收获节主要由学校和其他场所庆祝。在一些学校，孩子们经常被要求带食物来分给当地社区有需要的人。市政厅里会有水果和谷物的装饰，还有感恩收获的歌曲和朗诵。
（ ）1. 英国的收获季节通常什么时候开始？
A. 8月初。
B. 8月底。
C. 9月中旬。
D. 9月底。
（ ）2. 为什么很久以前一次好的收成如此重要？
A. 因为它能让人们交换不同的东西。
B. 因为它能给人们带来一整年的好运。
C. 因为它能让更多的人住在社区里。
D. 因为这是为冬天储备足够食物的唯一途径。
（ ）3. 学校里的孩子们通常如何庆祝收获节？
A. 通过唱歌、跳舞和做游戏。
B. 通过和同学们共享一顿饭。
C. 通过给有需要的人带食物。
D. 通过用水果和谷物装饰学校。
（ ）4. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 哪个标题可以放在“ ▲ ”处？
A. 如何庆祝收获？
B. 人们为什么庆祝收获？
C. 谁来庆祝收获？
D. 在哪里举行收获庆祝活动？