Unit 6 单元拓展阅读训练 2023—2024学年 仁爱科普版 英语九年级下册

Unit 6 单元拓展阅读训练 2023—2024学年 仁爱版 英语九年级下册 一、阅读理解 New year festivals are celebrated all over the world and often involve (涉及) traditions that say goodbye to the old year and bring good luck into the new year. Depending on different calendars, cultures and traditions, the new year is celebrated at different times in different countries. For example, while some celebrate it on 1st January, the Chinese New Year doesn’t begin until between the end of January and the middle of February. New Year in Thailand Songkran is a water festival that celebrates the Thai new year on 13th April. Water plays a big part in the festival of Songkran as it is thought to wash away the old year in preparation for the new year. Traditionally, families will visit a Buddhist temple and pour water over statues of Buddha. This is thought to represent good luck. Many people also clean their house, enjoy a street party and a big water fight. New Year in Japan Shogatsu is a Japanese holiday in which many people celebrate the new year. Celebrations begin on 1st January and usually end on 3rd January. On New Year’s Eve, many temples across Japan ring their bells 108 times. It is thought that 8 rings say goodbye to the new year while 100 rings welcome in the new year. During this celebration, many people wake up early to watch the first sunrise of the new year and choose to visit the local temple with their friends and family. While there, they ask that the new year is filled with good health. 1．When is Songkran celebrated? A．On 1st January. B．Between the end of January and the middle of February. C．From 1st January to 3rd January. D．On 13th April. 2．According to the text, during which celebration do people wake up early to watch the sunrise? A．Chinese New Year. B．Songkran. C．Shogatsu. D．Water festival. 3．Which is TRUE according to the article? A．Japan and Thailand celebrate the New year festival at the same time. B．Families visit a Buddhist temple in order to pour water over themselves. C．People in J