原创传统文化语填：腊八节+剪纸+春联-2025届高三英语上学期一轮复习专项

原创传统文化语填： 腊八节+剪纸+春联 （一） Laba is celebrated on the eighth day of the last lunar month, _____1______ (refer) to the traditional start of celebrations for the Chinese New Year. La in Chinese means the 12th lunar month and ba means eight. It’s a traditional Chinese holiday _____2_____(worship) the ancestors and deities and pray for the good harvest and fortune. Legends about the origin of this festivity are _____3______ (plenty). One holds that over 3,000 years ago, sacrificial rites called La (腊) were held in the twelfth lunar month when people offered up their prey to the gods of heaven and earth. The Chinese _____4______ (character) for prey (猎) and the twelfth month (腊 La) were interchangeable then, and La ______5_____ (use) to refer to both ever since. Since the festival was held on the eighth day of the Last month, people later appended the number eight (ba in Chinese), giving us the current Laba. The eight-treasure porridge was first introduced to China in the Song Dynasty about 900 years ago. Buddhism was well accepted in the areas inhabited by the Han Chinese, who believed that Sakyamuni, the first Buddha and _____6______ (found) of the religion, attained enlightenment on the eighth day of the twelfth month. Sutras were chanted in the temples and rice porridge with beans, nuts and dried fruit was prepared for the Buddha. With the passing of time, the custom extended, especially in rural areas _____7______ peasants would pray for a good harvest in this way. There is, however, another touching story: When Sakyamuni was on his way into the high mountains in pursuit _____8______ understanding and enlightenment, he grew tired and hungry. Exhausted from days of walking, he passed into unconsciousness by a river in India. A shepherdess found him there and fed him her lunch -- porridge made with beans and rice. Sakyamuni was thus able to continue his journey. After six years of strict discipline, he finally realized his dream of full enlightenment on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. Since then, monks have prepared rice porridge on the eve and held a ceremony _____9______ following day, during which they chant sutras and offer porridge to Buddha. Thus, the tradition of eating Laba porridge was based in religion, though with the passing of time, the food itself became a popular winter dish especially in cold northern China. According to written records, large Buddhist temples would offer it to the poor to show their faith to Buddha. In the Ming Dynasty about 500 years ago, it became _____10______ a holy food that emperors would offer it to their officials during festivals. As it gained favor in the feudal upper class, it also quickly became popular throughout the country. （二） Chinese paper cutting, also known as jianzhi, is a traditional folk art that _____1_____ (practise) for centuries. It involves using scissors or knives to cut complicated designs out of paper, creating delicate and beautiful works of art. The art of paper cutting is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and holds significant _____2_____ (symbol) meanings. It is often associated with celebrations _____3_____ paper cuttings are used as decorations _____4_____ (bring) good luck and ward off evil spirits. Chinese paper cutting designs are diverse and can describe _____5_____ wide range of subjects, including flowers, animals, mythical creatures and auspicious symbols. Each design is carefully crafted with patterns and details that showcase the artist’s skill and creativity. Paper cutting requires patience, precision and a steady hand. Artists often start by sketching the design on a piece of paper before _____6_____ (delicate) cutting along the lines. The negative spaces left by the cuts create a stunning effect when the paper is unfolded. Chinese paper cutting not only showcases the artistic talent of the creators _____7_____ serves _____8_____ a means of cultural preservation. It carries the traditions, _____9_____ (belief) and stories of the Chinese people, passing them down through generations. In today’s modern age, Chinese paper cutting continues to thrive as a beloved art form, with artists exploring new techniques and incorporating contemporary elements into their designs. It remains a cherished part of Chinese culture, _____10_____ (admire) for its elegance and cultural significance. （三） Spring Festival Couplets (春联), also known as Door Couplets, symbolize the great expectation of the Chinese for the future. It is one of the Spring Festival Mascots and also an important part of the Chinese New Year culture. With black or golden characters written on red paper, Spring Festival Couplets _____1_____ (compose) of a pair of poetry lines vertically pasted on both sides of the front door _____2_____ a four-character horizontal scroll _____3_____ (stick) above the door frame. Whether the family is rich or poor, educated or _____4_____ (ignore), everyone must put on the Spring Couplet to symbolize the hopes for the coming new year. The first line (upper scroll) and the second line (lower scroll) have parallel structures and antithetical meanings. The two lines should have _____5_____ equal number of characters, while their meanings must be related and antithetical. The horizontal scroll is a four-character phrase, which sums _____6_____ the two lines’ meanings. Spring Festival Couplets originated from Taofu, an inscription on boards made from peach trees in the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC). Legend has it _____7_____ in the ghost world, a rooster perching in a big peach tree will crow at dawn to call all the traveling ghosts back. In front of the entrance of the dark world, there are two guards named Shentu and Yulei. If the ghosts harm any people at night, the guards will kill them as the tiger’s breakfast. People believed that peach trees could scare and drive away evil things, _____8_____ they hung peach boards in front of the doors with the guards’ names written on them. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the wood board was replaced by paper, and people focused more on bright wishes for the future. The custom became popular in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). When the Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang traveled for _____9_____ (inspect), he found those pairs of scrolls interesting. _____10_____ (advocate) and promote this cultural activity, he ordered all households to paste the scrolls during the Chinese New Year. This tradition continues today. 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