问答题Most British couples, whether religious or not, have a church wedding, which combines the religious rite with the legal contract. Wedding arrangement for inviting and entertaining guests at a wedding are usually the (1)____ (responsible) of the bride's

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Most British couples, whether religious or not, have a church wedding, which combines the religious rite with the legal contract. Wedding arrangement for inviting and entertaining guests at a wedding are usually the (1)____ (responsible) of the bride's family. In most cases it is mainly friends and (2) re____ of both families who are invited, but when the bride's father is a person with (3) pr____ social standing or a businessman of some kind, the wedding reception may provide a useful occasion for establishing social (4) co____ with those people whose goodwill may be of great advantage to him and his family. It is however, the bride's mother who has the job of sending out the formal printed (5)____ (invite) cards.　　In the case of church wedding, the vicar of each parish in which the bride and bridegroom live is normally informed about a month in (6)____ of the ceremony so that an announcement of the coming wedding can be made in church on each of three Sundays before it takes place. Often up to a hundred or more people attend the religious service and the church and the bride usually wears the (7)____(tradition) long white dress and veil, while her (8) br____, who are often children, wear long dresses in attractive colours. The wedding ceremony resembles a Christian sevice during which the bride and bridegroom make promises to each other, according to which, whatever unforeseen difficulties they may encounter, they will remain (9) l____ to each other until they die. The wedding ceremony may also happen in the case of a civil wedding in a register office but is probably less usual and more purely (10) l____.
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  • 第1题：

    The most important religious denomination in UK is the Church of ().

    A.Ireland

    B.Scotland

    C.England

    D.Britain


    正确答案: C

  • 第2题：

    You'd better have your hair()before going to your friend's wedding.

    A. cutting

    B. cut

    C. to cut


    你的回答不正确

    译文：你最好在去朋友婚礼之前去理个发。


    解析：此题的考点是结构have sth. done的使用。“ have + sth.（宾语）+过去分词（宾语补足语）”意为“让 / 叫 / 使 / 请别人做某事”。宾语sth.后面用过去分词作宾语补足语，说明sth.与过去分词表示的动作之间是被动关系。例如：We had the machine mended just now. 我们刚才请人把机器修好了。所以答案是B。

  • 第3题：

    An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV.


    正确答案：数以百万计的人们在电视上观看婚礼。

  • 第4题：

    tomorrow will be mary's _______ day,as she will be in her wedding dress.

    A、white-letter

    B、black letter

    C、pink-letter

    D、red-letter


    参考答案：D

  • 第5题：

    Brides usually wear white wedding dresses，because white______ purity．

    A．stands for

    B．stands out

    C．stands up

    D．stands by


    正确答案：A
    stand for“代表”；stand out“突出，出色，支撑住”；stand up“站起”；standby“遵守袖手旁观”。

  • 第6题：

    She shed a few tears at her daughter's wedding.

    A:wiped
    B:injected
    C:produced
    D:removed

    答案：C
    解析：
    本句意思：在女儿的婚礼上，她流泪了。shed tears是固定用法，意为“流泪”，与produce ( tears)产生（泪）意思相近。wipe擦，试，揩；inject注射；增加；投入；remove移动，拿开。

  • 第7题：

    共用题干
    American Wedding
    “I do.”To Americans,those two words carry great meaning.They can even change your life,especially if you say them at your own wedding.Making wedding vows is like signing a con-tract. Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal.But marriage is a serious business.
    It all begins with engagement.Traditionally,a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees,the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by“popping the question”in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides to-gether that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his francée（未婚妻）a dia- mond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks,months or even years .As the big day approaches,their friends will provide many useful gifts.Today many cou- pies also receive advice during engagement.This prepares them for the challenges of married life.
    At last it is time for the wedding.Although most weddings follow traditions,there's still room for individualism（个人主义）.For example,the usual place for a wedding is a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot.A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors,decorations and music during the ceremony.But some things rarely change.The bride usually wears a beautiful,long white wedding dress.She traditionally wears“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue.”The groom wears a formal suit.
    As the ceremony begins,the groom and his attendants stands with the minister,facing the audience.Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows.Traditionally,they promise to love each other “for better,for worse,for richer,for poorer,in sickness and in health.”But sometimes the cou-
    pie composes their own vows.They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage corn-mitment.Finally the minister announces the big moment:“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”
    At the wedding reception,the bride and groom greet their guests.Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers（花束）to a group of single girls.Tradition says that the one who catches the flower will be the next to marry.After the reception,many couples take a honeymoon,a one-to-two-week vacation trip,to celebrate their new mamage.

    Before marriage,the couple can take some courses for preparation.
    A: Right
    B: Wrong
    C:Not mentioned

    答案：C
    解析：
    文章第一段提到“Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.”这句话中出现两个business，各自表达的意思不一样，第一个的意思是“商业、生意”，而第二个意思是“事”。这句话说明，美国人并没有把婚姻当作是一场交易，而是一件很严肃的事情。
    文章第二段提到“A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her.”这说明正确的程序应该是：年轻男子先要征得女方父亲的允诺，允许将女儿许配给他，如果征得同意，他才可以向女孩求婚。
    文章第三段中提到“some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!”由此我们可知，在教堂中结婚并不是唯一的方式，人们为了展现个性有时也会选择其他地点，如风景名胜或空中作为婚礼场所。
    文章没有谈到这方面的信息。文章中自始至终没有提到过订婚后两个要参加任何课程的内容。
    文章中第三段只提到了传统习惯下新娘要带的四样东西：“ something old , something new , something borrowed and something blue”即旧的、新的、借的、蓝色的。并没有包括红色的东西。
    文章没到谈到这方面的信息。文章只在第四段中提到“Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants , followed by the beautiful bride.”可知，新娘是跟在她陪伴后出来的，具体是否由她的父亲带出来的，文章并没有涉及。
    文章第四段提到“They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commit-ment.”可知，交换金戒指象征着彼此对婚姻的承诺，所以这必然是结婚仪式中的一个环节。

  • 第8题：

    共用题干
    American Wedding
    “I do.”To Americans,those two words carry great meaning.They can even change your life,especially if you say them at your own wedding.Making wedding vows is like signing a con-tract. Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal.But marriage is a serious business.
    It all begins with engagement.Traditionally,a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees,the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by“popping the question”in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides to-gether that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his francée（未婚妻）a dia- mond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks,months or even years .As the big day approaches,their friends will provide many useful gifts.Today many cou- pies also receive advice during engagement.This prepares them for the challenges of married life.
    At last it is time for the wedding.Although most weddings follow traditions,there's still room for individualism（个人主义）.For example,the usual place for a wedding is a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot.A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors,decorations and music during the ceremony.But some things rarely change.The bride usually wears a beautiful,long white wedding dress.She traditionally wears“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue.”The groom wears a formal suit.
    As the ceremony begins,the groom and his attendants stands with the minister,facing the audience.Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows.Traditionally,they promise to love each other “for better,for worse,for richer,for poorer,in sickness and in health.”But sometimes the cou-
    pie composes their own vows.They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage corn-mitment.Finally the minister announces the big moment:“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”
    At the wedding reception,the bride and groom greet their guests.Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers（花束）to a group of single girls.Tradition says that the one who catches the flower will be the next to marry.After the reception,many couples take a honeymoon,a one-to-two-week vacation trip,to celebrate their new mamage.

    Besides holding the wedding ceremony in the church,there are various other choices.
    A: Right
    B:Wrong
    C: Not mentioned

    答案：A
    解析：
    文章第一段提到“Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.”这句话中出现两个business，各自表达的意思不一样，第一个的意思是“商业、生意”，而第二个意思是“事”。这句话说明，美国人并没有把婚姻当作是一场交易，而是一件很严肃的事情。
    文章第二段提到“A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her.”这说明正确的程序应该是：年轻男子先要征得女方父亲的允诺，允许将女儿许配给他，如果征得同意，他才可以向女孩求婚。
    文章第三段中提到“some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!”由此我们可知，在教堂中结婚并不是唯一的方式，人们为了展现个性有时也会选择其他地点，如风景名胜或空中作为婚礼场所。
    文章没有谈到这方面的信息。文章中自始至终没有提到过订婚后两个要参加任何课程的内容。
    文章中第三段只提到了传统习惯下新娘要带的四样东西：“ something old , something new , something borrowed and something blue”即旧的、新的、借的、蓝色的。并没有包括红色的东西。
    文章没到谈到这方面的信息。文章只在第四段中提到“Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants , followed by the beautiful bride.”可知，新娘是跟在她陪伴后出来的，具体是否由她的父亲带出来的，文章并没有涉及。
    文章第四段提到“They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commit-ment.”可知，交换金戒指象征着彼此对婚姻的承诺，所以这必然是结婚仪式中的一个环节。

  • 第9题：

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?（）

    AElizabeth I broke Mary.s ties with Rome.

    BElizabeth I restored her father.s independent Church of England.

    CElizabeth I.s religious reform was a compromise of views.

    DElizabeth I.s religious settlement was acceptable to both extreme


    D
    略

  • 第10题：

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?（）

    • A、Elizabeth I broke Mary.s ties with Rome.
    • B、Elizabeth I restored her father.s independent Church of England.
    • C、Elizabeth I.s religious reform was a compromise of views.
    • D、Elizabeth I.s religious settlement was acceptable to both extreme

    正确答案:D

  • 第11题：

    单选题
    The parents of the bride _____ my presence at the wedding as we had been neighbors for years.
    A

    persisted in

    B

    clung to

    C

    stuck to

    D

    insisted on


    正确答案： C
    解析：
    句意：新娘的父母与我们是老街坊，一定要我出席婚礼。insist on坚决要求。persist in坚持；固执于。cling to依附；紧握不放。stick to坚持（习惯或信仰），不放弃。

  • 第12题：

    问答题
    Folklore and Festivals in Sweden　　Sweden is a land of contrasts; in the north, where forests fade into frozen ground, the influence of tradition and folklore is strong. In the milder, more fertile south, the customs are basically those of continental Europe.　　In Sweden, legends exist in people’s everyday life. Hunting legends, for example, tell how men have been turned into beasts by magic. It is thought unlucky to see a hare in the morning but to meet a wolf or a bear is an omen that hunting will be good.　　And there are some ancient customs about birth. When a child is born, the women of the family must carry it three times around its parents’ hearth and then examine it for birth marks. If a child is covered in the membrane, that means it will always be accompanied by a guardian spirit. It is feared that children who lack the protection of a guardian spirit may be stolen by witches and turned into disembodied spirits.　　A country wedding in Sweden is also very interesting. It is celebrated with traditional festivities~ The bridegroom must formally ask for the bride’s hand in the barn, because this is where the dowry is stored. On the wedding day the women of the family help the bride to dress in national costume, which includes silver jewelry and a bridal crown. Meanwhile friends and male relations wait in the kitchen, drinking beer. When the bride is ready, all the relatives and guests form a procession, which is led by young men on horseback. They meet the groom’s procession at the church and greetings, symbolizing the kinship which now unites the two families, are exchanged. When the wedding service ends, the guests go to the bride’s house for the marriage feast.　　The Swedes have many traditional festivals. The first of the great Swedish festivals is celebrated from April 30 to May 2. The night of April 30 is named Walpurgis Night and during it the forces of Life and Spring are said to triumph over Death and Winter  While the festival lasts, bonfires are lit each evening—-first on the hilltops and then, in answer, in the valleys. These fires are a signal for the festivals to begin. They continue until dawn. In southern Sweden, poetry and singing competitions take place around the bonfires, and the winners receive prizes and kisses from the prettiest girls.　　Besides the Walpurgis Night, there are other festivals: for example, the Feast of the Sun is the great summer festival in June. The Blessing of the Lobsters is a festival in August in which people enjoy lobsters. While the Festival of the Goose is in the bleak November. On that day it is customary to serve a soup with goose blood. Even Christmas in Sweden is rich in tradition and folklore. It has absorbed the customs of the ancient festival of the winter solstice and new year. The Swedes do not have Santa Clause. What they have is Christmas Gnome. Children welcome his arrival by putting out generous helpings of Christmas cake for him to eat. And in the country districts, people throw gifts through the open windows of houses, together with straw figures of men and animals, for good luck.

    正确答案： 【参考译文】
    瑞典的风俗和节日 瑞典是一个南北反差很大的国家。在北方,森林逐渐消失为冰冻的土地,在这里,传统和民俗有很深的影响;而在气候比较温和、土壤更加肥沃的南方,基本上流行的是欧洲大陆的风俗习惯。
    在瑞典,人们的日常生活中有许多传说。比如,狩猎的传说就讲述了魔法如何把人变成野兽的故事。人们认为一大早看到时钟就会倒霉,但如果碰到狼或熊则是一个好兆头,因为这将预示着狩猎的顺利。
    关于孩子的出生,瑞典人也有一些古老的习俗。孩子出生后,这家的女人们必须抱着他,绕父母的壁炉转三圈,然后检查他的胎记。如果孩子的身上带有膜状一样的东西,那就意味着守护神将会一直伴随其左右。人们担心,没有守护神保护的孩子有可能会被女巫偷走,变成游魂。瑞典的乡村婚礼也很有趣,要通过传统的形式来庆祝。新郎必须在谷仓正式向新娘求婚,因为嫁妆就放在那里。结婚那天,家中的女人们帮助新娘穿戴好民族服装,其中包括银制的饰物和一顶新娘花冠。与此同时,朋友们和男性亲戚们则在厨房里,一边等候,一边喝着啤酒。当新娘准备就绪,由年轻人骑马在前面领路,所有的亲戚和客人们随后列队前往。他们在教堂与新郎一方的迎亲队伍汇合后,双方互相祝贺,象征着连接彼此的亲戚关系正式形成。结婚仪式结束后,客人们便回到新娘家里参加婚宴。
    瑞典有很多的传统节日。在其重大的节日中,排列第一的是从4月30日到5月2日之间的节日。4月30日的晚上被称作沃尔帕吉斯夜。据说在当天晚上,生命和春天的力量将战胜黑夜和冬天。在庆祝节日期间,篝火彻夜点燃——先是在山顶上点篝火,随后作为回应,人们在山谷里也燃起篝火。篝火象征着节日拉开了序幕,它们一直燃烧到黎明。在瑞典的南部,人们还在篝火旁边举行诗歌和唱歌比赛,获胜者将得到奖品并能得到最美丽的女孩的亲吻。
    沃尔帕吉斯夜以外,还有其他的节日:例如,太阳节是6月里盛大的夏季节日。8月还有龙虾节,在那一天里,人们可以尽情享受龙虾。鹅节在阴冷的十一月举行。在那一天,传统的风俗是喝一勺鹅血汤。就连瑞典的圣诞节都有很多的传统和民俗。它吸收了古老的冬至和新年的习俗。瑞典人的圣诞节没有圣诞老人,但他们却有圣诞守护神。为了欢迎他的到来,孩子们慷慨地摆放一大份圣诞蛋糕请他吃。在乡间,人们会从家里敞开的窗户往外扔礼物,同时也会扔用稻草做的人和动物,祈求好运。
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第13题：

    We look forward to()to his wedding ceremony.

    A. have come

    B. come

    C. coming


    参考答案：C

  • 第14题：

    The fiftieth wedding anniversary was taken as a ______ day in a person's life.

    Agrave

    Bsignificant

    Cgrand

    Dvital


    正确答案：B

  • 第15题：

    Tomorrow will be Mary’s ______ day, as she will be in her wedding dress.

    A.pink-letter

    B.white-letter

    C.black-letter

    D.red-letter


    正确答案：D
    解析： 本句参考译文：明天是玛丽的大喜日子，因为她要穿上嫁衣结婚了。【知识点来源：Unit 4】本题考查英语颜色词的联想意义。习语“a red-letter day”寓意：值得纪念的日子。

  • 第16题：

    The word “bummer” (Line 5. paragraph 5) most probably means something

    A. religious B. unpleasant C. entertaining D. commercial


    正确答案：B

  • 第17题：

    The bride and groom gave __________ attended their wedding some gifts to share their happiness.

    A．whomever
    B．whoever
    C．whom
    D．who

    答案：B
    解析：
    考查宾语从句。分析句子成分可知，“__________attendedtheirwedding”是宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，再结合句意可知应用whoever。句意为“新娘和新郎给每个参加他们婚礼的人发一些礼物来分享他们的幸福”。故选B。

  • 第18题：

    You don't always have to arrive on time and fresh-cut flowers are not the perfect house-warming present.Whether it's a backyard BBQ,a formal wedding or a dinner party for ten,here are all your must-follow modern etiquette rules.Trying to give someone a"unique"gift can sometimes backfire with the guests wondering what the heck you were thinking."Purchasing from a registry is your absolute best bet for giving a gift that is truly wanted and needed,"says Farley.If you're going to purchase from the registry remember that while it's fine to bring a bulky gift for a party at someone's home,don't do it for a wedding."Save yourself,and the couple,the hassle of lugging it around and choose to have it shipped to them directly instead,"says Tutera.Also,make sure you always follow these wedding etiquette rules.42.What about hostess gifts for housewarming and other casual parties?"A lovely bottle of wine,particularly one you know the party-giver enjoys,is often the best choice,"says Farley.But don't assume this will be consumed on the night of the event;it's up to the host if they choose to share it with other guests.A no-no?"Do not bring fresh-cut flowers;while lovely,arranging them will take the host's time away from other important tasks on the night of the party,"explains Farley.If you'd like to send flowers,do so after the occasion as a thank-you,delivered by a local florist.43.Ifit's a wedding:"Always arrive at least 15 t0 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled ceremony start time.You don't want to be walking in when the processional has begun or when the bride is about to make her big entrance,"says Tutera.44."Do not show up with a guest if you were not invited with one,"says Tutera.This goes for weddings,housewarmings,dinners and other parties.Remember to always RSVP before the deadline.It's rude to keep people waiting.45.When it comes to drinking,be it at a wedding,BBQ or casual dinner,make sure to do so in moderation."You don't want to be that guest,"advises Tutera.44选？

    A.Dress the part
    B.Stick with the registry
    C.Skip the flowers
    D.Don't go broke giving a gift
    E.Be on time to a wedding
    F.Go easy on the booze
    G.Don't bring a+l

    答案：G
    解析：
    该段落讲到，没有征得主人同意，不要带不速之客，故G项“不要带不速之客”为正确选项。

  • 第19题：

    共用题干
    American Wedding
    “I do.”To Americans,those two words carry great meaning.They can even change your life,especially if you say them at your own wedding.Making wedding vows is like signing a con-tract. Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal.But marriage is a serious business.
    It all begins with engagement.Traditionally,a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees,the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by“popping the question”in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides to-gether that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his francée（未婚妻）a dia- mond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks,months or even years .As the big day approaches,their friends will provide many useful gifts.Today many cou- pies also receive advice during engagement.This prepares them for the challenges of married life.
    At last it is time for the wedding.Although most weddings follow traditions,there's still room for individualism（个人主义）.For example,the usual place for a wedding is a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot.A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors,decorations and music during the ceremony.But some things rarely change.The bride usually wears a beautiful,long white wedding dress.She traditionally wears“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue.”The groom wears a formal suit.
    As the ceremony begins,the groom and his attendants stands with the minister,facing the audience.Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows.Traditionally,they promise to love each other “for better,for worse,for richer,for poorer,in sickness and in health.”But sometimes the cou-
    pie composes their own vows.They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage corn-mitment.Finally the minister announces the big moment:“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”
    At the wedding reception,the bride and groom greet their guests.Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers（花束）to a group of single girls.Tradition says that the one who catches the flower will be the next to marry.After the reception,many couples take a honeymoon,a one-to-two-week vacation trip,to celebrate their new mamage.

    The bride must take something red during the wedding ceremony.
    A: Right
    B: Wrong
    C: Not mentioned

    答案：B
    解析：
    文章第一段提到“Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.”这句话中出现两个business，各自表达的意思不一样，第一个的意思是“商业、生意”，而第二个意思是“事”。这句话说明，美国人并没有把婚姻当作是一场交易，而是一件很严肃的事情。
    文章第二段提到“A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her.”这说明正确的程序应该是：年轻男子先要征得女方父亲的允诺，允许将女儿许配给他，如果征得同意，他才可以向女孩求婚。
    文章第三段中提到“some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!”由此我们可知，在教堂中结婚并不是唯一的方式，人们为了展现个性有时也会选择其他地点，如风景名胜或空中作为婚礼场所。
    文章没有谈到这方面的信息。文章中自始至终没有提到过订婚后两个要参加任何课程的内容。
    文章中第三段只提到了传统习惯下新娘要带的四样东西：“ something old , something new , something borrowed and something blue”即旧的、新的、借的、蓝色的。并没有包括红色的东西。
    文章没到谈到这方面的信息。文章只在第四段中提到“Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants , followed by the beautiful bride.”可知，新娘是跟在她陪伴后出来的，具体是否由她的父亲带出来的，文章并没有涉及。
    文章第四段提到“They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commit-ment.”可知，交换金戒指象征着彼此对婚姻的承诺，所以这必然是结婚仪式中的一个环节。

  • 第20题：

    共用题干
    American Wedding
    “I do.”To Americans,those two words carry great meaning.They can even change your life,especially if you say them at your own wedding.Making wedding vows is like signing a con-tract. Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal.But marriage is a serious business.
    It all begins with engagement.Traditionally,a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees,the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by“popping the question”in a romantic way.Sometimes the couple just decides to-gether that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his francée（未婚妻）a dia- mond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks,months or even years .As the big day approaches,their friends will provide many useful gifts.Today many cou- pies also receive advice during engagement.This prepares them for the challenges of married life.
    At last it is time for the wedding.Although most weddings follow traditions,there's still room for individualism（个人主义）.For example,the usual place for a wedding is a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot.A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors,decorations and music during the ceremony.But some things rarely change.The bride usually wears a beautiful,long white wedding dress.She traditionally wears“something old,something new,something borrowed and something blue.”The groom wears a formal suit.
    As the ceremony begins,the groom and his attendants stands with the minister,facing the audience.Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows.Traditionally,they promise to love each other “for better,for worse,for richer,for poorer,in sickness and in health.”But sometimes the cou-
    pie composes their own vows.They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage corn-mitment.Finally the minister announces the big moment:“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!”
    At the wedding reception,the bride and groom greet their guests.Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers（花束）to a group of single girls.Tradition says that the one who catches the flower will be the next to marry.After the reception,many couples take a honeymoon,a one-to-two-week vacation trip,to celebrate their new mamage.

    The girl's father will take her to the groom before they repeat their vows.
    A: Right
    B: Wrong
    C: Not mentioned

    答案：C
    解析：
    文章第一段提到“Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.”这句话中出现两个business，各自表达的意思不一样，第一个的意思是“商业、生意”，而第二个意思是“事”。这句话说明，美国人并没有把婚姻当作是一场交易，而是一件很严肃的事情。
    文章第二段提到“A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her.”这说明正确的程序应该是：年轻男子先要征得女方父亲的允诺，允许将女儿许配给他，如果征得同意，他才可以向女孩求婚。
    文章第三段中提到“some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback!”由此我们可知，在教堂中结婚并不是唯一的方式，人们为了展现个性有时也会选择其他地点，如风景名胜或空中作为婚礼场所。
    文章没有谈到这方面的信息。文章中自始至终没有提到过订婚后两个要参加任何课程的内容。
    文章中第三段只提到了传统习惯下新娘要带的四样东西：“ something old , something new , something borrowed and something blue”即旧的、新的、借的、蓝色的。并没有包括红色的东西。
    文章没到谈到这方面的信息。文章只在第四段中提到“Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants , followed by the beautiful bride.”可知，新娘是跟在她陪伴后出来的，具体是否由她的父亲带出来的，文章并没有涉及。
    文章第四段提到“They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commit-ment.”可知，交换金戒指象征着彼此对婚姻的承诺，所以这必然是结婚仪式中的一个环节。

  • 第21题：

    The last time I saw her was （） my brother"s wedding ceremony three years ago.

    Ato

    Bat

    Cin

    Dduring


    B
    [解析] 句意：我最后一次见她是在三年前我弟弟的婚礼上。词语搭配。at one"s wedding ceremony为固定搭配，意为“在某人的婚礼上”。

  • 第22题：

    填空题
    What must husbands in Israel do before the wedding?　　They must ____

    正确答案： set aside a sum of money for their wives
    解析：
    在以色列，离婚比结婚容易，因为在结婚的时候，丈夫要拿出一笔钱来给妻子以防万一以后会离婚。

  • 第23题：

    单选题
    Harry: I hear you are going to get married soon.　　Ron: That’s right, next June. June 21st. Can you come to the wedding?　　Harry: Oh! ________ That’s when we’re away on vacation.　　Ron: Never mind, we’ll send you some wedding cake.
    A

    That’s great!

    B

    What a pity！

    C

    You have my deepest sympathy.

    D

    You certainly can.


    正确答案： D
    解析：
    从Harry后面的回答以及Ron的回答可以推出Harry不能去参加Ron的婚礼，由此可以推出该空应该填一个表示遗憾的句子，只有B选项符合。

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