Human civilization has truly come a long way．From using animals for transport to the super fast automobiles that we have today．From using flint to making fire to using one touch lighters．But there are some things that we will never let go of．Some ancient traditions that have been brought down through the ages are still followed today．

Groundhog Day(土拔鼠節(jié))，falls on the 2nd of February every year．It is observed in the United States and Canada．While this day may be a public holiday and a bank holiday，it is not a compulsory holiday declared by the government．But this is not so for all the states．State-wise holidays may vary．
Ever heard of Punxsutawney Phil? Groundhog Day is observed because of this groundhog．The day is indeed about a groundhog．Punxsutawney is the name of an apparently weather forecasting groundhog．He lives in his burrow(洞穴)on Gobler’s Knob，Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania，for a short period before the 2nd of February every year．On the 2nd of February，Phil comes out from his burrow and looks for his shadow．If he sees his shadow and goes back into the burrow，then America will have an extended winter of six weeks，But if he cannot see his shadow，and he remains outside．It means winter will soon end and spring will arrive very shortly .Phil has been‘predicting’the length of winter in this manner for almost a century and they have always been almost 100％ accurate．   
Groundhog Day is celebrated in some parts of the USA and Canada．The largest celebration is held at Punxsutawney，Pennsylvania．People come in scores to visit Punxsutawney Phil．They wait eagerly, camping days in advance，to see the small groundhog appear from his burrow，check for his shadow and either go back in or stay out．People cheer when they hear it is time for winter to end and celebrate by eating sweets and singing and dancing．Today．the Groundhog Day is a widespread tradition and an exciting event．
小題1:People celebrate Groundhog Day because ______________.
A．some sweets are provided on Groundhog Day
B．more and more people love groundhogs
C．the groundhog predicts the beginning of spring
D．Punxsutawney Phil is worth respecting
小題2:What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1？
A．Human civilization has a long history．
B．Some old traditions should be carried on．
C．Human civilization develops very fast．
D．Some old traditions have disappeared．
小題3: We learn from the passage that Punxsutawney Phil ____________．
A．forecasts the weather based on his shadow
B．witnesses the history of human development
C．organizes celebrations on Groundhog Day
D．gives performances on Groundhog Day
小題4:We may infer from the passage that ________________．
A．groundhogs will replace TV weathermen soon
B．groundhogs can forecast the weather accurately
C．Groundhog Day is becoming popular in the US and Canada
D．a(chǎn) longer shadow of a groundhog indicates a longer winter
小題5:Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A．Winter will end if the groundhog goes back into the burrow.
B．Groundhog Day is a compulsory’holiday in the US and Canada．
C．A groundhog will remain outside if he sees his shadows on 2nd，F(xiàn)eb．
D．The celebration in Punxsutawney attracts large numbers of visitors．

小題1:C
小題2:B
小題3:A
小題4:C
小題5:D
人類文明經(jīng)歷了漫長的發(fā)展過程，一些古老的傳統(tǒng)得以傳承。作者介紹了在美國和加拿大部分地區(qū)盛行的土拔鼠節(jié)。人們?yōu)槭裁磳ν涟问蠊?jié)感興趣？
小題1: C 
【試題解析】推理歸納題 從第二段以及最后一段“Groundhog Day is celebrated in some parts of the USA and Canada…”，“People cheer when they hear it is time for winter to end…”等信息推理得知，人們把它當(dāng)節(jié)日慶祝的原因就是因為它預(yù)示著春天的開始。故C正確。
小題2:B
【試題解析】細節(jié)理解題 從最后一句“Some ancient traditions that have been brought down through the ages are still followed today…”得知，從而引出下文土撥鼠節(jié)的歷史和傳承。B正確。
小題3: A
【試題解析】 細節(jié)理解題 從文章第二段“Phil comes out from his burrow and looks for his shadow. If he sees his shadow and goes back into the burrow, then America will have an extended winter of six weeks…”得知他是根據(jù)自己的影子來判斷天氣情況的。故A正確。
小題4:C 
【試題解析】推理判斷題 從最后一段“Groundhog Day is celebrated in some parts of the USA and Canada.”及“Today, the Groundhog Day is a widespread tradition and an exciting event”判斷得知Groundhog Day這個節(jié)日在美國和加拿大很受歡迎。故C正確。
小題5:D 
【試題解析】細節(jié)理解題 從第四段“The largest celebration is held at Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania”得知在賓夕法尼亞的Punxsutawney這個節(jié)日最受歡迎，也就說在這里這個節(jié)日能夠吸引最多的游客。故D正確。
【長難句解析】
They wait eagerly, camping days in advance，to see the small groundhog appear from his burrow，check for his shadow and either go back in or stay out．
【翻譯】他們焦急地等待，提前安營，就是為了看見土撥鼠從洞穴里出現(xiàn)，檢查它的影子要么進去后面待在外面。
【分析】本句中對非謂語動詞的考察較多，不定式to see the small groundhog…在句中做目的狀語。另外句中的either…or…要么…要么…在句中表示選擇關(guān)系。
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A．be more imaginative and creative
B．live a more organized life
C．love to get close to nature more
D．be more easygoing and adventurous
小題4:According to the article, both dog people and cat people      .
A．a(chǎn)re generally self-disciplined
B．a(chǎn)re usually positive and care about nature
C．a(chǎn)re likely to hold unconventional beliefs
D．like to wear animal-print clothing;

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