专题11 阅读还原15篇(广州专用)-2023-2024学年七年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（沪教牛津版）

牛津深圳版七年级上学期期中复习 查缺补漏冲刺满分 (名校最新期中真题) 专题11 阅读还原15篇(广州专用) （2021秋·广东广州·七年级校考期中）Lanterns have been part of Chinese culture for centuries and play a major part in many celebrations. In ancient times, there were mainly three kinds of lanterns: Palace lantern(宫灯) 1 When making palace lanterns, fine wood was used. The palace lanterns were covered with silk or glass. Different kinds of pictures were drawn on the covers. These lanterns were not only used as lights but also as decorations in palaces. Gauze lantern(纱灯) Less expensive bamboo and gauze were used to cover the lantern. Red gauze was used when making them. 2 So red lanterns are always hung on big festivals such as Lantern Festival, Spring Festival and National Day in parks or along main streets. In some famous Chinatowns abroad, you can see red lanterns all the year round. 3 Shadow-picture lantern(走马灯) It was usually used for amusement. 4 There were two layers(层) of covers and pictures were drawn on the inside layer. When the candle was lit, the heat caused a paper wheel inside the lantern to turn around, so that moving pictures appeared on the outside cover. Now more kinds of lanterns appear in festivals besides the traditional ones. More modern technology is used on making lanterns. 5 A．In Chinese culture, red lanterns are symbols of happiness. B．The shapes of the modern lanterns have changed a lot too. C．It was mainly used in palaces in ancient times. D．The shape was much like that of the palace lanterns. E．They have become a symbol of Chinese culture worldwide. （2022秋·广东广州·七年级校联考期中）阅读短文及文后A～E选项，选出可以填入1-5各题空白处的最佳选项。 Dear David, How are you? I’m fine. 6 It is the capital of the UK. I’m studying at the International School of English. I’m in Class 3 with eight students. 7 Spain, Japan, Argentina, Switzerland and Thailand. Our teacher’s name is Henry Briscall. He’s very nice. He’s a very good teacher. 8 9 Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. Thom