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The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar(陰歷). This day is always the_1full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day_2_from the Han Dynasty (朝代)and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees,or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to_3_help when he was in trouble.
Today,when thelanterns slowly rise_4_the air,people make wishes.
Another tradition is_5_lantern riddles(謎語(yǔ)).The riddles are usually short,wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character (漢字),a famous person's name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with_6_tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao_7_in southern part they're named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity,they are usually done_8_by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. Watching lanterns gave young people a_9_to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this:
Hundreds and thousands of times Isearched for_10_in the crowd.Suddenly I turned,and there she stood, in the dim(昏暗的)light.
1. A. first B.second C. third D.last
2.A. stopped B.remained C. began D.continued
3.A. take care of B. stick to C.run after D.ask for
4. A. into B. on C. with D.for
5.A. making B. guessing C. breaking D. protecting
6.A. the same B.similar C. close D. different
7.A. when B.while C.as D.because
8. A. sadly B.comfortably C. happily D. freely
9.A. chance B.choice C. position D. place
10.A.him B. you C.it D.her
【語(yǔ)篇大意】本文主要介紹了元宵節(jié)的歷史背景、傳統(tǒng)習(xí)俗及其文化意義。
Keys: 1. A 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B 6.D 7. B 8.C 9.A 10.D
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A cute boy named Neo was born in a quiet town.His dad was an artist and his mum was a housewife.When teaching Neo how to read, write and_1pictures,Neo's dad often said,“Little Neo,I hope you can become an artist too!” But Neo made no reply.
Neo’s mum was always busy taking care of her_2_. She would sometimes make fine toys and new things to help around the home.Neo became fascinated(人迷的)while watching.He looked up at his mum and said,“Mum,I want to_3_a machine to help you make amazing things.\" His mum_4_him a big hug as she usually did and said,“Thank you, Neo.”
From that day on,Neo began to stay in his room longer to_5_his ideas.When he showed the odd(奇怪的) things he made to his mum,he would receive a big_6_as usual. Neo would return to his room with great joy and make those_7_things better. Soon after that,his dad started to get interested in his things and offered him some advice.His dad's advice proved very useful and he_8_many of his inventions.
One day,some of his friends came and played with him.They were very_9_what he invented and really loved them.Neo was glad and more ideas kept coming into his_10 Nothing could stop him making new things. Neo knew his family and friends would be always with him.
1. A. hang B. pack C. draw D. sell
2. A. team B. family C. group D. class
3.A.repair B.borrow C. clean D.create
4. A. gave B. showed C. left D. passed
5.A. cut off B. try out C. talk about D. wait for
6. A. kiss B. gift C. hug D. smile
7. A. cheap B. large C. strange D. modern
8.A. forgot B.balanced C. imagined D.improved
9.A. excited B. nervous C.worried D. confident
10.A.brain B.hand C. field D. view
(語(yǔ)篇大意本文主要講述了一個(gè)聰明的男孩兒經(jīng)常自己創(chuàng)造出一些奇怪的東西。
Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.A
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A couple of months ago, my parents gave me a mobile phone as a gift.I kept my eyes focused(聚焦)on its_1all summer and forgot all around me. So when my dad said, “This year,we'll_2__something special. We're going camping!\"” Ifelt_3.
It wasn't my dream vacation.I kept_4_on the way.In fact,Iwas lost in the screen. When we drove across a bridge,Ilooked up_5_my phone no longer had service.
“I've_6_a campsite(宿營(yíng)地)without mobile phone service,”my dad said,“and your phone will be useless until we_7_home.” That night, I went to bed angrily at the campsite.But when Iwoke up in the morning and heard the birds singing,I felt cozy(愜意 的)and relaxed.I found that the more Ilet myself become a part of_8_,the more I focused on myself.
During those four days,I hiked, swam and fished.I saw the brightest stars and smelled the freshest air. My dad told me stories of his life.. Time passed so quickly that I didn't think of my_9_at all. Why would I? What could be_10_than the moments I was sharing with my family and nature?
Ever since then,whenever I feel I need a break,I pack up my things and drive until my phone shows:“No service.”
1.A. screen B. size C. color D. price
2. A. paint B. do C. plant D. read
3. A. busy B. silly C. disappointed D. lonely
4. A. silent B. clean C. healthy D. safe
5.A.if B.because C. although D. unless
6.A.visited B.invented C. missed D. chosen
7. A. walk B.return C. call D. leave
8. A. history B.work C. life D. nature
9.A. bike B. class C. phone D. book
10.A. taller B.heavier C.better D. louder
【語(yǔ)篇大意】本文講述了作者在父親計(jì)劃的一次沒(méi)有手機(jī)信號(hào)的露營(yíng)旅行中的經(jīng)歷和感受。
Keys: 1. A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.D 7. B 8.D 9.C 10.C
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In Chinese culture, people believe that lucky numbers can bring them good luck. So, it is important for Chinese people to_1_a good number for important things.For example, they choose lucky numbers for wedding dates and dates of moving into a new house.
The numbers 6, 8 and 9 are the_2_lucky numbers of most Chinese people.Combinations(字碼組合)of the above are thought as lucky numbers too,such as 66,88,168.Of all the individual(單獨(dú)的)numbers,8 is_3_theluckiest number in China.
“8”is associated with(與.相聯(lián)系)wealth.“8”in Chinese is_4ba and sounds similar to fa. The traditional Chinese word facai means“wealthy”or“becoming 5in a short time”.
There are many phrases or expressions associated with“8\",such as“Bamianlaicai”, meaning\" 6comes from eight sides” and “Bamianchunfeng\",meaning“spring wind comes from eight directions”,expressing the wish that someone gets luck wherever she /he goes,orwhatevershe/heis_7
Chinese people like to choose“8”as the time or date of important events. For example,the opening_8_of the 2OO8 Beijing Olympic Games started exactly at 8 minutes and 8 seconds past 8 pm on the 8th of August 2008.
Chinese's_9_for 8 can be seen in many other cases,such as house numbers, phone numbers,wedding dates and the date for opening a business.8 is considered lucky and favored by Chinese_1O_it holds meaning in both traditional and modern cultures.
1. A. choose B. read C. count D. write
2.A.useless B. similar C. favorite D. special
3.A. probably B. hardly C. nearly D. surely
4. A. written B. pronounced C. spelt D. drawn
5.A. rich B. happy C. good D. dear
6.A. sadness B. knowledge C. wealth D. health
7. A. giving up B. working on C. hurrying up D. coming on
8.A.vacation B.tradition C. competition D.ceremony
9. A. thanks B. luck C. excuses D. love
10.A. although B.because C. until D.unless
【語(yǔ)篇大意】本文主要介紹了數(shù)字8在中國(guó)文化中的意義。
Keys:1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.D 9. D 10.B