热点46 青年时光与奋斗的青春-备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练

备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练 热点46 青年时光与奋斗的青春 一、阅读理解 1 Youth Day in China is celebrated every year on 4th May. It was set up by the Government Administration Council of People’s Republic of China in December of 1949 to honor the memory of the May Fourth Movement of 1919. Youth Day is to remember the event of May 4th that remains forever in the history of China. This is not only a patriotic (爱国的) attitude but also a movement to fight against feudalism (封建主义). Youth Day has a great influence on the development of modern Chinese culture, language, science as well as democracy(民主). This day also shows the unity and strong will of the Chinese people to defend their nationalism, independence and determination for freedom and democracy. In a broader sense, it happened in the time when the country was going through the New Culture Movement. In memory of the May 4th Movement, the Chinese government set up this festival to develop the spirit of revolution. It encourages the youth to make great changes and to be creative. Several activities are organized all over the country in honor of this day in China such as public gatherings, social practices, ceremonies for the youth, and volunteer activities. 1. When was Youth Day set up in China? A. In April of 1919. B. In August of 1929. C. In November of 1949. D. In December of 1949. 2. Why did the Chinese government set up this festival? A. To celebrate the New Culture Movement. B. To develop the spirit of revolution C. To protect freedom and democracy. D. To hold social activities. 3. What isn’t mentioned about the influence of the Youth Day? A. language B. history C. culture D. democracy 4. What’s the best title of the passage? A. Ways of celebrating Youth Day in China B. The history of Youth Day in China C. Custom of Youth Day in China D. Youth Day all over the world 2 A wealthy man asked an old wise man to help his son get rid of his bad habits. The wise man took the youth for a walk through a garden. Stopping suddenly he asked t