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 Festival has 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.
( )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.
()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.
()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.
()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?
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 Festival has 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.
( )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.
()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.
()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.
()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。
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。
解析：
【分析】
做本题需先通读全文把握主旨，再针对各题的题干关键词定位原文对应内容，结合原文信息选出答案。具体思路：第1题定位英国收获季节开始时间的原文；第2题定位很久以前好收成重要原因的原文；第3题定位学校孩子庆祝收获节方式的原文；第4题分析▲后两段的内容，确定段落主旨以选标题。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文“When Is the Harvest?”部分的“The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September.”可知，英国收获季节始于8月底或9月初，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据原文“What Is the Harvest?”部分的“Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months. With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source of food”可知，很久以前好收成是冬季食物的唯一来源，对人们至关重要，对应选项D，故选D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文最后一段的“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，学校里的孩子通过给有需要的人分发食物来庆祝收获节，对应选项C，故选C。
4. 语篇逻辑题：▲后两段分别讲述了过去和现在人们庆祝收获节的方式，段落主旨为如何庆祝收获节，对应选项A，故选A。
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A
【知识点】英语阅读理解细节理解、英语阅读理解语篇逻辑
【点评】本题围绕收获节展开，涵盖细节查找和语篇逻辑判断题型，考查学生定位原文信息、理解段落主旨的能力，题目难度适中，需学生仔细阅读原文找准对应内容。
【难度系数】0.6
做本题需先通读全文把握主旨，再针对各题的题干关键词定位原文对应内容，结合原文信息选出答案。具体思路：第1题定位英国收获季节开始时间的原文；第2题定位很久以前好收成重要原因的原文；第3题定位学校孩子庆祝收获节方式的原文；第4题分析▲后两段的内容，确定段落主旨以选标题。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文“When Is the Harvest?”部分的“The harvest season in the UK begins at the end of August or the start of September.”可知，英国收获季节始于8月底或9月初，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据原文“What Is the Harvest?”部分的“Long ago, a good harvest meant there would be enough food for the long winter months. With no supermarkets, the harvest was the only source of food”可知，很久以前好收成是冬季食物的唯一来源，对人们至关重要，对应选项D，故选D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文最后一段的“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，学校里的孩子通过给有需要的人分发食物来庆祝收获节，对应选项C，故选C。
4. 语篇逻辑题：▲后两段分别讲述了过去和现在人们庆祝收获节的方式，段落主旨为如何庆祝收获节，对应选项A，故选A。
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A
【知识点】英语阅读理解细节理解、英语阅读理解语篇逻辑
【点评】本题围绕收获节展开，涵盖细节查找和语篇逻辑判断题型，考查学生定位原文信息、理解段落主旨的能力，题目难度适中，需学生仔细阅读原文找准对应内容。
【难度系数】0.6