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专题16 外国文化与节日 21篇 一、阅读单选 （2023上·河南许昌·九年级统考期中） The Netherlands is low-lying and influenced by the north sea wind, which causes floods (洪水) to happen easily in the past. In order to deal with the problem, the Netherlands used thousands of windmills (风车). So the Netherlands became a famous land of windmills. With this invention, the Netherlands set a special date and held some activities. It’s held on the second Saturday of May each year. Gradually, Windmill Day becomes a traditional folk festival in the Netherlands. Windmills have different meanings in different states. They bring good luck to people in most situations. When the flag is hung on the windmill, it may mean that a baby was born, or a couple are holding a wedding. When the fan of windmill is like a cross, it means that some important guests are coming and they are warmly welcomed. However, when the windmill is at rest and backward, it mainly tells us that something bad has happened. Nowadays, during your visit in the Netherlands, you can choose the windmill museums. Also, you can go to the local windmill villages. There are sill more than 1,000 windmills around the country, with many still in use. Every windmill is covered in red and green and is slowly running to greet you. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What caused many floods in the Netherlands in the past? A．The wet air. B．The little rain. C．The south sea wind. D．The north sea wind and low-lying areas. 2．When is Windmill Day in the Netherlands? A．On the second Sunday of May. B．On the second Saturday of May. C．On the second Saturday of June. D．On the third Sunday of July. 3．What will be hung on the windmill if a baby was born? A．A flag. B．A cross. C．A flower. D．A fan. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．The colors of windmills. B．Windmill Day. C．The shapes of windmills. D．Windmills in the Netherlands. 5．In which unit of a textbook can we find the text? A．Unit 1 Education. B．Unit 2 Culture. C．Unit 3 Science. D．Unit 4 Environment. （2023上·辽宁鞍山·九年级统考期中） Beijin