Question

It's still the holiday season and students in the UK are enjoying their winter break (休假).

    Tiffany in Guangdong asks us about how British students spend their winter break.

    For some, it's a time to study because they have exams next term. Some might have to study. They have to read some books. They use the winter break to catch up with(赶上) their reading. But some students can Let their hair down and celebrate Christmas and New Year with a few drinks.

    This holiday is also an important time to chat with the family and maybe get some sleep too. Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won't be long.

1. What do the underlined words "let their hair down" mean in this reading?

    A. 放下头发        B. 烫发           C. 放松           D. 理发

2. Which of the following is true?

    A. The winter break in the UK is not long.

    B. The winter break in the UK is a time for sleep.

    C. Students work hard in the winter break.

    D. Students are preparing for the coming exam.

3.The passage is mainly about _______.

    A. the differences between the winter break in China and the UK

    B. what the students in the UK usually do in the winter break

    C. why some students like the winter break

D. how to celebrate the winter break

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

【解析】

1.词义理解推断题，由上下文中语句“For some, it's a time to study because they have exams next term….”理解可知。

2.细节理解题，由文中语句“Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won't be long.”理解可知。

3.句意理解归纳题，纵观全文理解可知。