【題目】The Spirit of Christmas

Many would agree that when we think of Christmas, we probably think of gifts, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us. The story in A Christmas Carol is perhaps the best example of this.

A Christmas Carol is famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It is about an old man named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles. He is mean. He only thinks about himself and never treats others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money and he hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees the ghost（鬼） of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he is punished（懲罰）after he dies. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.

That night, three ghosts visit Scrooge. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him back to his childhood and reminds Scrooge of his happier days as a child. Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people. The last one, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes him to the future. Scrooge sees that he is dead, but nobody cares. He is so frightened that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning—Christmas Day!

He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true spirit of Christmas!

【1】Who wrote the famous short novel A Christmas Carol?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【2】What is the true meaning of Christmas?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【3】Why is Jacob Marley punished after he dies?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【4】Which ghost takes him to see the happiness of the poor during Christmas this year?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【5】Scrooge has a terrible dream before he wakes up on the morning of Christmas Day, doesn't he?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【6】What probably makes Scrooge change his life?

____________________________________________________________________________________________

【答案】

【1】Charles Dickens（did）.

【2】The importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.

【3】Because he is mean. /Because he only thinks about himself and never treats others nicely.

【4】The Ghost of Christmas Present.

【5】Yes, he does.

【6】He has a dream and in the dream he meets his dead business partner Jacob Harley and three spirits and they teach him how to behave. /When he sees in his dream that the people are spending their Christmas happily and no one will cry for him after he dies, he thinks he must have a change.

【解析】

Scrooge吝嗇，不為別人著想，一天他做了一個(gè)夢，夢中生前跟他同樣吝嗇的工作伙伴說他在死后受到了懲罰，勸解他要改變。然后三個(gè)鬼魂帶他去看了他小時(shí)候，去看了別人怎么過圣誕節(jié)，然后又看了他死后的情景。他死后沒人為他悲傷，哭泣。他非常的害怕，因此他做出了改變。

【1】根據(jù)A Christmas Carol is famous novel written by Charles Dickens.可知《圣誕頌歌》作者是查爾斯·狄更斯。故答案為Charles Dickens（did）.

【2】根據(jù)But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas: the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.可知圣誕節(jié)的真正意義在于給予和分享的重要性，給我們身邊的人愛和歡樂。故答案為The importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.

【3】根據(jù)He is mean. He only thinks about himself and never treats others nicely.和Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he is punished（懲罰）after he dies.可知Marley跟Scrooge一樣，只想著自己，從來不對別人好，很吝嗇，所以死后被懲罰了。故答案為Because he is mean. /Because he only thinks about himself and never treats others nicely.

【4】根據(jù)Then the second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes him to see how others are spending Christmas this year. Everyone is happy, even poor people.可知the Ghost of Christmas Present帶著Scrooge去看了其他人是怎么過圣誕節(jié)，每個(gè)人都很開心，甚至是窮人。故答案為The Ghost of Christmas Present.

【5】根據(jù)He is so frightened that he wakes up in his bed and finds out it is only the next morning—Christmas Day!可知Scrooge早晨起來的時(shí)候很害怕，可推測這個(gè)夢對他來說是噩夢。問句是一個(gè)一般疑問句，因此是肯定回答，Yes, he does. 故答案為Yes, he does.

【6】根據(jù)本文第二段和第三段內(nèi)容，Scrooge夢到他的工作伙伴和另外三個(gè)死去的鬼魂，帶他去看了其他人怎么過圣誕節(jié)，去看了他的童年有多快樂，最后帶他去看了他死后的情景，沒有人為他傷心。這讓他非常的害怕，因此他改變了。故答案為He has a dream and in the dream he meets his dead business partner Jacob Harley and three spirits and they teach him how to behave. /When he sees in his dream that the people are spending their Christmas happily and no one will cry for him after he dies, he thinks he must have a change.

練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】

Many of us have had this experience: We lie down in a bed other than our own, perhaps at a friend’s house or in a hotel room, and find it difficult or impossible to fall asleep. Is it because the bed is uncomfortable? Maybe, but perhaps there can be other reasons.

According to a new study published in Current Biology, an important reason is what the scientists call “first night effect”. They believe that one side of the brain acts as a “night watch” to warn us about potential（潛在的） dangers. It forces us to stay awake on the first night in a new environment.

For the study, 35 young volunteers were asked to sleep in a sleep lab for several days. Meanwhile, researchers watched their brain activities.

According to the researchers, on their first night, the left brains were more active than the right brains and people had a hard time sleeping. However, left-brain activity decreased as days went by, falling even to the point of complete quietness. So, the volunteers got an increasingly better sleep experience.

The findings suggest that the different rhythms（節(jié)奏） of the sides of the brain influence our sleep. When the two sides work differently, the balance between them is broken. And the brain can’t relax, just as it is in the daytime.

US professor Jerome Siegel told Smithsonian magazine, “If something unusual happens—if a door opens or you hear a key in a lock—you can be alert（警惕的）, even though the sound is quite low.” It works to protect us in a dangerous environment.

More surprisingly, this situation is similar to the way some animals sleep. Whales, dolphins, and many birds can sleep with half of their brain while the other half stays awake, with its one eye staying open.

If you have ever had what you think is “first night effect”, researchers suggest that you bring your own pillow（枕頭） or sleep in a room similar to your bedroom next time you sleep away from home.

【1】The cause of “first night effect” is that_____________ .

A.the left brains begin to relaxB.the right brains have a hard time

C.one side of the brains is more activeD.two sides of the brains need more rest

【2】Researchers find that “first night effect”_____________ .

A.protects people from dangerB.helps animals sleep better

C.affects less in the daytimeD.causes something unusual

【3】To solve the problem of “first night effect”, we’re advised to_____________ .

A.study the pictures of more animalsB.learn from the way animals sleep

C.lie in a more comfortable bedD.get used to new environments

【4】The passage might be taken from a part of a_____________ .

A.travel posterB.news report

C.science magazineD.school notice

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】 Simon knows English words. What about you?

A. a lot of B. lots C. a lot D. lot of

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】 Studies show that walking several times a week can lower the risk of a lot of diseases. They include heart disease, diabetes(糖尿病), stroke(中風(fēng)) and bone loss(骨質(zhì)疏松). Walking can also help you lose weight.

Studies have also shown that walking for thirty minutes a day can slow down and even prevent the development of type two diabetes. Walking several times a week is a good way to control weight and lose body fat. Studies show it also helps reduce feelings of sadness.

Experts say walking is one of the safest ways to exercise. There is a low risk of injuries. So it is good for people who are starting an exercise program for the first time and for older people.

A walking program is easy to start. You should wear loose clothes and good shoes. There are shoes that are designed on purpose for lots of walking. Doctors say you should walk fast enough to have you breathe hard. Yet you should still be able to talk. Let your arms move freely while you are walking.

There are no rules for starting a walking program. You might walk short distances. Or you might walk up hills to strengthen your leg muscles(肌肉). Health experts say you can get the most from a walking program if you walk at about 5 kilometres an hour for thirty minutes a day. You should do this about several times a week.

【1】Walking is one of the ________ ways to exercise according to the passage.

A.funniestB.worsC.safestD.fastest

【2】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.If you are over 70, you'd better not exercise by walking.

B.If you want to prevent yourself from heart disease and stroke, you can keep walking.

C.If you want to lose weight, walking several times a week is a good choice.

D.Whether you walk short distances or walk up hills, it's good for your health.

【3】According to the passage, Which picture is RIGHT?

A.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

B.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

C.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

D.

The chances of developing type two diabetes

Walking hours of a week.

【4】Doctors or experts suggest that you should ________ when you are walking.

A.wear good shoes and tight clothesB.walk as fast as you can

C.walk until you can't talkD.walk with your arms moving freely

【5】Which do you think is the best title?

A.A Good Walking ProgramB.Walking to Better Health

C.Walking Studies and ExpertsD.Some Rules for Walking

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】--Your bag is mine．

--Yes，they are the same size and the same color．

A. different from B. similar for C. the same as

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】She enjoys ball games， football，and tennis．

A. such as B. example C. as

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】Now let’s our new classmates.

A. meet B. meeting C. to meet D. to meeting

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】

To many students, joining social media “circles” is now more important than making new friends in real life. And it is easy. If you have a mobile phone, you can download many apps such as Weibo, QQ and Wechat.

“I love to check my friends’ updates. I also enjoy news and jokes shared on social media,” said Wang Wei, 14, from a middle school in Shenzhen. While enjoying these, Wang distances himself from real life.

“I love playing the plane-shooting game on WeChat, but have no interest in playing chess with my classmates,” said Wang.

Deng Yunyun, 14, from Xuhui Middle School in Shanghai, said that social media had affected his normal life. Last month, his school held a basketball match, and a student hurt his leg. Instead of giving him some help, students were busy updating their blogs about the accident. “I think they need to learn to balance their real and online lives, and what worries parents and teachers a lot is safety." said Deng.

Many students are happy to tell their interests and personal information to their social media friends.

"And this could bring them danger,” said Miss Wang, a teacher from Shenzhen. “ For example, WeChat’s shake-shake function allows users to connect to other nearby users. " Also the police warn about the risks of making friends in this way.

“Be careful. Do not use the locating function at any moment, do not give your name, and do not post the photos of your community.” said Wang.

【1】Many students think________ is more important than making friends in real life.

A.studying hardB.joining social media "circles"

C.playing basketball with friendsD.having a meal with their family

【2】Which of the following doesn’t keep the students away from the real life?

A.Reading news shared on social media.B.Playing some kinds of games on WeChat.

C.Being busy updating their blogs.D.Playing chess with classmates.

【3】What is the meaning of the underlined word “distance” in the second paragraph?

A.接近B.疏遠(yuǎn)C.超過D.破裂

【4】Why did nobody give help when a student hurt his leg?

A.Because there were few students there at that moment.

B.Because his classmates didn’t consider him as their friend.

C.Because he didn’t belong to their social media “circles”.

D.Because his classmates were busy updating their blogs.

【5】What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Wechat’s shake-shake function adds risks of making friends online.

B.Warning students not to use Wechat’s locating function is important.

C.Social media keep students away from real life and may also bring them danger.

D.Joining social media‘circles’is more important than making friends in real life.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：初中英語 來源： 題型：

【題目】Jim like basketball. He computer games.

A、don’t, like

B、doesn’t, likes

C、don’t, likes

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案