热点话题02 传统节日（话题阅读精练）英语九年级通用版

热点话题02 传统节日 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 完形填空 说明文 556 介绍中国传统节日清明节的习俗，如扫墓、踏青、插柳以及作诗等。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 464 介绍中国传统节日清明节。开篇点明清明节的重要性以及它的一些基本意义 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 544 讲述中国传统节日端午节的习俗和历史起源。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 305 介绍中国的传统节日——元宵节，以及人们如何庆祝元宵节。 Passage5 任务型阅读 记叙文 473 介绍中国小年的五种民间习俗。 Passage6 语法填空 说明文 285 介绍农历新年，涉及其日期变动、生肖纪年，还提及中国和韩国等的新年传统习俗，以及庆祝寓意。 素材积累 主题简析 话题围绕“Festival（节日）”为主题，在写相关的作文时，要叙述清楚节日的时间、起源、相关风俗等，要描写人们的庆祝活动，表达要清楚、简洁。命题者一般是围绕大家熟知的节日、假期或者庆祝活动等来设置试题，要求考生根据已给出的提示或建议进行描写。话题主要涉及节日习俗、节假日活动、庆祝方式等。 句子积累 1. It falls in January or February. 它在一月或者二月。 2.It is a beginning of a new year. 它是新年的开始。 3.It is a memorable festival. 它是一个难忘的节日。 4.Before the festival，people usually go shopping and clean their houses. 在春节前夕，人们通常会去购物，并且打扫他们的房子。 5.During the festival，we always hang Spring couplets in the morning，and have reunion dinner with our family. 在春节期间，我们总是会在早晨贴对联，然后和家人们吃团圆饭。 6.After that，some people will make dumplings，some adults will play Mahjong or Poker，and children like setting firecrackers. 在那之后，一些人会包饺子，大人们会打麻将或者扑克牌，孩子们喜欢放烟花。 7.The Dragon Boat Festival is an important festival in china. 端午节是中国重要的节日。 8.It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. 端午节是每年阴历的五月初五。 9.It’s said that it is to remember a Chinese poet named Quyuan. 端午节是为了纪念中国诗人屈原的。 10.It is a day full of traditions and fun.这是充满传统和乐趣的一天。 11.On this day，people usually eat delicious zongzi. The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival in china. 中秋节是中国重要的节日。 12.It falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. 中秋节是每年阴历的八月十五。 13.On this day the moon is full and bright. 在这一天，月亮又大又圆。 14.People can eat different kinds of delicious mooncakes. 人们可以吃不同种类美味的月饼。 15.We will a have reunion dinner with our family. 我们会和家人们吃一顿团圆饭。 必备词块 New Year’s activities ①Spring Festival shopping买年货 ②Spring Cleaning大扫除 ③paste paper cutting贴窗花 ④set off firecrackers放鞭炮 ⑤hang Spring couplets贴春联 ⑥make dumplings包饺子 ⑦watch Spring Festival Gala看春晚 ⑧have reunion dinner吃团圆饭 ⑨set off fireworks 放烟花 ⑩receive red pockets收红包 ⑪visit relatives and friends走亲访友 ⑫play Mahjong打麻将 ⑬count down to the New Year新年倒计时 ⑭make wish for the coming Year许下新年愿望 Dragon Boat Festival’s activities ①hang mugwort挂艾草 ②wear a sachet戴香包 ③drink realgar wine喝雄黄酒 ④eat eggs 吃鸡蛋 ⑤remember Quyuan纪念屈原 ⑥make zongzi包粽子 ⑦watch Dragon Boat race看龙舟赛 ⑧have reunion dinner吃团圆饭 The Mid-Autumn Festival’s activities ①eat mooncakes吃月饼 ②admire the moon赏月 ③enjoy lanterns赏花灯 ④guess riddles猜谜语 ⑤watch gala看晚会 ⑥have reunion dinner吃团圆 ⑦hang up lanterns挂灯笼 ⑧drink osmanthus wine喝桂花酒 实战演练 Passage1 （23-24九年级上·江西景德镇·期中）The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is an important festival in China. On that day, people sweep the tombs, mourning (悼念) their dead relatives. Qingming means clear and bright in Chinese. As one of the 24 seasonal division points (节气) in China，it is thought to 1 farm work. It falls on April 4th to 6th each year. After the festival, the sun shines brightly and the 2 rises up. There will be more rain. The trees and grass become green and nature is 3 of life. It is a great time for farmers to plant. 4 the climate (气候) is agreeable, a lot of people prefer to go out to enjoy nature. Flying kites and planting trees are popular activities 5 that period. The willow (柳树) is an important plant in the festival. perhaps the most common and familiar one. People 6 insert willow branches (插柳) under their roofs or make garlands (花环) out of the willow branches and wear them on their heads. The willow, with strong power of life, is believed to 7 ghosts. With the fact that the 8 of willow in Chinese is liu， 9 to that of staying, willow is expected to make ancestors’ souls (祖先的灵魂) 10 . In ancient times, during the festival, people would go outing 11 sweeping the tombs. Poets would write about their 12 , as well as interesting or unforgettable experiences they had during this time. Many 13 are still popular today. The Mourning Day, written by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu (803-852), is a most 14 one. Even a kid knows it. It reads: A drizzling rain (毛毛雨) falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to 15 on his way. Where can a wine shop be found to kill the sad hours? A cowherd points to a village afar in apricot (杏) flowers. 1．A．discover B．learn C．guide D．teach 2．A．temperature B．climate C．light D．sun 3．A．filled B．proud C．short D．full 4．A．Although B．As C．But D．If 5．A．by B．during C．for D．with 6．A．usually B．still C．seldom D．never 7．A．look up B．drive away C．lay out D．end up 8．A．pronunciation B．character C．attention D．word 9．A．present B．different C．similar D．past 10．A．spread B．haunt C．admire D．stay 11．A．while B．until C．before D．after 12．A．sadness B．excitement C．worry D．anger 13．A．sentences B．pictures C．stories D．poems 14．A．interesting B．important C．famous D．successful 15．A．die B．break C．lose D．steal 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．D 11．D 12．A 13．D 14．C 15．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国传统节日清明节的习俗，如扫墓、踏青、插柳以及作诗等。 1．句意：作为中国24个季节性划分点之一，它被认为可以指导农事。 discover发现；learn学习；guide指导；teach教。清明作为二十四节气之一，可以指导农事，此处填入guide符合语境。故选C。 2．句意：节日过后，阳光明媚，温度上升。 temperature温度；climate气候；light光；sun太阳。根据上文“the sun shines brightly”以及常识可知，此处指温度上升。故选A。 3．句意：树和草变绿，大自然充满生机。 filled充满；proud自豪；short短的；full满的。根据“nature is … of life.”可知，大自然充满生机，动词短语be full of充满……，故选D。 4．句意：因为气候宜人，很多人更喜欢出去享受大自然。 Although尽管；As因为；But但是；If如果。根据“the climate (气候) is agreeable, a lot of people prefer to go out to enjoy nature.”可知，气候宜人是人们选择户外游玩的原因。故选B。 5．句意：放风筝和种树是那个时期很受欢迎的活动。 by通过；during在……期间；for对于；with和。根据空后“that period.”可知，during“在……期间”符合句意。故选B。 6．句意：人们通常把柳枝插在屋顶下，或者用柳枝做花环，戴在头上。 usually通常；still仍然    ；seldom很少；never决不。根据“insert willow branches (插柳) under their roofs or make garlands (花环) out of the willow branches and wear them on their heads. on their heads.”和常识可知，人们通常把柳枝插在屋顶下，或者用柳枝做花环，戴在头上。usually“通常”符合句意。故选A。 7．句意：柳树，具有强大的生命力量，被认为可以驱赶鬼魂。 look up查找；drive away赶走；lay out展示；end up结束。根据“The willow, with strong power of life,”可知，柳树具有强大的生命力量，被认为可以驱赶鬼魂。drive away“赶走”符合句意。故选B。 8．句意：随着willow在汉语里的发音柳的这个事实。 pronunciation发音；character性格；attention注意；word单词。willow的中文发音为liu。Pronunciation“发音”符合句意。故选 A。 9．willow和staying在汉语中的发音是相似的，都发liu。 present现在的；different不同的；similar相似的；past过去的。此处填入similar符合语境。固定短语be similar to“与……相似”。故选C。 10．句意：人们希望通过柳枝来留住祖先的灵魂。 spread传播，蔓延；haunt（鬼魂等)）常出没于；admire仰慕；stay停留。根据上文willow和staying在汉语中的发音相近，此处指人们希望通过柳枝来留住祖先的灵魂。故选D。 11．句意：在古代，在节日期间，人们会扫墓之后去踏青。 while当……的时候；until到……时，直到；before在……之前；after在……之后。清明节的主要活动是祭奠祖先，所以应该是在祭扫之后再踏青。故选D。 12．句意：诗人会写下他们在这段时间里的伤感或难忘的经历。 sadness伤心；excitement激动；worry担心；anger气愤。根据“In ancient times, during the festival, people would go outing … sweeping the tombs.” 可知，这里介绍的清明时节的扫墓传统，此处是指诗人借诗来表达自己对逝世之人的思念和伤感。故选A。 13．句意：很多诗到今天仍然很受欢迎。 sentences句子；pictures图画；stories故事；poems诗。根据“The Mourning Day, written by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu (803-852),”可知，作者想说明“很多诗到今天仍然很受欢迎”。故选D。 14．句意：《清明》是唐代诗人杜牧（803-852）写的，是最著名的。 interesting有趣的；important重要的；famous出名的；successful成功的。结合下文“Even a kid knows it”可知，这首诗很有名。故选C。 15．句意：路途上的哀悼者伤心欲绝。 die死亡；break碎，裂；lose遗失，丧失；steal窃取，偷。空格所在句对应的中文诗句为“路上行人欲断魂”，意指“路途上的哀悼者伤心欲绝”。故选B。 Passage2 （2025·重庆九龙坡·三模）The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is an important traditional Chinese holiday. It’s a time when people pay respects to those who have passed away, honor ancestors, and enjoy the beauty of spring. Long ago, it was even known as the “Swing Festival” because of the popular swinging activities. In the Song Dynasty book Dongjing Menghualu, there’s a lively description of “water swing.” People set up wooden swings on decorated boats. With music playing, brave players swung higher and higher. When the swing reached its highest point, they jumped up high. They did cool flips (空翻) and then dropped into the water. It was like an exciting show on the water! Among the most cherished customs is “taqing,” which means going on a spring outing. As the sun shines brightly, trees turn green, and flowers bloom, families and friends enjoy outdoors. They walk along rivers, climb hills, or have picnics, breathing in the fresh spring air and enjoying nature’s renewal. Flying kites is another fun tradition. On breezy days, colorful kites fill the sky. Some people even write their wishes or worries on kites, believing that letting them fly away can bring good luck and remove bad luck. Many also wear willow branches on their clothes or hats. In Chinese culture, willows symbolize mourning (哀悼) for the dead. At the same time, they’re thought to keep evil spirits away and bring blessings. The Qingming Festival mixes respect for the past with the joy of new beginnings. It’s a special time that helps us remember our roots while celebrating the cycle of life. 1．Why was the Qingming Festival called the “Swing Festival” in ancient times? A．Because people flew kites shaped like swings. B．Because of the popularity of swinging activities. C．To honor ancestors who loved swinging. D．As a symbol of driving away evil spirits. 2．Which “decorated” below has the same meaning as the “decorated” in Paragraph 2? A．We decorated the room by ourselves, so it fitted our style. B．The decorated room was filled with beautiful decorations. C．The street was decorated with flowers. D．We decorated the room with colorful balloons. 3．How did people use willow branches during the Qingming Festival? A．They burned them as offerings to ancestors. B．They wore them on clothes or hats. C．They hung them on doors for decoration. D．They tied them to kites while flying. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Fun Activities During Spring Outings B．The History of Chinese Swing Festivals C．Qingming Festival: Traditions and Meanings D．Kites and Willows in Chinese Culture 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统节日清明节。开篇点明清明节的重要性以及它的一些基本意义，接着详细描述了清明节在古代曾被称为“秋千节”及相关的“水秋千”活动，还介绍了踏青、放风筝、戴柳枝等传统习俗，并阐述了这些习俗背后的意义。整体围绕清明节的传统习俗和所蕴含的意义展开，强调这是一个融合对过去的缅怀与新开始喜悦的特殊节日 。    1．细节理解题。根据“Long ago, it was even known as the ‘Swing Festival’ because of the popular swinging activities.”可知，很久以前，清明节被称为“秋千节”是因为荡秋千活动很受欢迎。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“People set up wooden swings on decorated boats.”可知，这里“decorated”意思是“装饰过的”，是形容词修饰“boats”，作定语；选项B中“decorated”是形容词，修饰“room”，与文中“decorated boats”里的“decorated”用法和意思一致。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many also wear willow branches on their clothes or hats.”可知，在清明节期间，人们把柳枝戴在衣服或帽子上。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。结合全文可知，本文介绍清明节是中国重要传统节日，接着分别讲述了清明节如荡秋千、踏青、放风筝、戴柳枝等各种传统习俗及其背后的意义。选项C“清明节：传统与意义”能全面概括文章内容。故选C。 Passage3 （24-25九年级下·山东德州·期中）Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most important traditional festivals in China, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year. The festival honors the poet of the Warring States Period who said, “When all the world in mud has sunk, Alone I’m clean; When all the people are drunk, Sober I’m seen.” He drowned himself in the Miluo River because of the corruption (腐败) of the Chu government. The local people, knowing him to be a good man, decided to throw food into the river to feed the fishes to prevent them from eating his body. They also used dragon boats with drums to scare them away. As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, the dragon boat race is known as a traditional custom of the festival. Boats used in the race look like Chinese dragons. A team of people work together to row a dragon boat. When the race starts, rowers move in harmony, following the rapid drumbeats, aiming for the finish line. The winning team is said to bring luck and happiness to the people of their village. Zongzi is a must-eat food. Made of sticky rice and wrapped in reed (芦苇) or bamboo leaves, it comes in various shapes and fillings. People in northern China use red jujubes (枣), while southerners prefer beans, meat, or egg yolk (蛋黄). Besides, parents dress their children with perfume pouches. These small bags, sewn from colorful silk, are filled with special medicines. Hung around the neck or on clothes, they’re believed to keep evil spirits away. Many poets have also depicted (描绘) this festival custom in their verses. The famous poet Su Shi once wrote “The red jade army are lightly wrapped with colored threads, and the small runes hang on the green cloud servant girls.” The Dragon Boat Festival is full of meaning and fun. With its stories, races, food, and traditions, it’s truly special in Chinese culture. 1．Who is described in Para 2? A．Lao-Tzu. B．Qu Yuan. C．Confucius. D．Mencius. 2．What is the main significance (意义) of the Dragon Boat Race? A．To bring more fun during the Festival. B．To show people’s unity and bring good luck. C．To show the special dragon-shaped boat. D．To attract tourists and promote local economy. 3．What does “wrapped” mean in Chinese? A．换行 B．隐藏 C．掩饰 D．包裹 4．What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence? A．绿杨带雨垂垂重，五色新丝缠角粽。 B．照日深红暖见鱼，连溪绿暗晚藏乌。 C．彩线轻缠红玉臂，小符斜挂绿云鬟。 D．龙舟竞渡人如梦，屈原情怀永流传。 5．What activities are mentioned in the passage? A．①②③④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①②④ 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了中国传统节日端午节的习俗和历史起源。 1．细节理解题。根据“The festival honors the poet of the Warring States Period... He drowned himself in the Miluo River because of the corruption of the Chu government.”可知，该段描述的是战国时期投汨罗江的诗人屈原。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“A team of people work together to row a dragon boat... The winning team is said to bring luck and happiness to the people of their village.”可知，可知，赛龙舟能体现人们的团结，还能带来好运。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Zongzi is a must-eat food. Made of sticky rice and wrapped in reed or bamboo leaves”可知，粽子由糯米制成，用芦苇或竹叶“包裹”，故“wrap”意为“包裹”。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“The famous poet Su Shi once wrote ‘The red jade army are lightly wrapped with colored threads, and the small runes hang on the green cloud servant girls.’”可知，苏轼的诗句翻译为 “彩线轻缠红玉臂，小符斜挂绿云鬟” ，对应选项C 。故选C。 5．细节理解题。文中提到的活动有彩线轻缠红玉臂（①对应）、赛龙舟（② 对应 ）、包粽子（③ 对应 ）、佩香囊（④ 对应 ），所以是①②③④ 。故选A。 Passage4 （2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. 1 It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. 2 People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends. Lantern riddle games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. 3 Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. 4 On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion (团圆). 5 In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, besides the beautiful lanterns, fireworks (烟花) form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organize a fireworks party. People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival. 根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺。（选项中有一项是多余的） A．Shows are everywhere all day. B．Parents often take their children to the parties. C．It is on the 15th day of the first lunar month. D．These lanterns light up the night during the festival. E．On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck. F．If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．F 4．E 5．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国的传统节日——元宵节，以及人们如何庆祝元宵节。 1．根据下一句“It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.”可知，元宵节也意味着春节庆典的结束。此处应是介绍元宵节的基本信息。选项C“它在正月十五这一天。”符合语境。故选C。 2．根据上一句“On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks.”可知，在这个节日的当晚，许多灯笼挂在街道和公园里。此处应是介绍与灯笼相关的内容。选项D“这些灯笼照亮了节日的夜晚。”符合语境。故选D。 3．根据上一句“Riddles are written on colourful lanterns.”可知，灯谜被写在五颜六色的灯笼上。此处应是介绍与灯谜相关的内容。选项F“如果有人答出正确的答案，他或她就可以得到一份礼物。”符合语境。故选F。 4． 根据下一句“On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion（团圆）.”可知，另一方面，汤圆的形状意味着家人的团圆。此处应是介绍汤圆的含义。选项E“一方面，人们吃汤圆是为了好运。”符合语境。故选E。 5．根据下一句“In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums.”可知，白天，人们可以欣赏舞龙灯、舞狮、秧歌和打鼓等表演。此处应是介绍元宵节的表演。选项A“一整天到处是演出。”符合语境。故选A。 Passage5 （2025·贵州铜仁·三模）阅读下面短文，根据其内容填空或回答问题。（1至4题每空不超过3个词，5题回答问题。） The Little New Year, usually a week before the lunar New Year, falls in January or February. It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God, the deity (神) who oversees the moral character of each household. Here are five things you should know about the Little New Year. 1. Offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God One of the most distinctive traditions of the Little New Year is the burning of a paper image of the Kitchen God, who will report on the family’s conduct over the past year. The offerings to the Kitchen God include the pig’s head, fish, sweet bean paste, melons, fruit, boiled dumplings, barley (大麦) sugar, and Guandong candy. Most of the offerings are sweets of various kinds. It is thought that this will seal the Kitchen God’s mouth and encourage him to only say good words about the family when he rises to Heaven to make his report. 2. House cleaning According to Chinese folk beliefs, during the last month of the year, ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth. It is believed that in order to ensure the ghosts and deities’ timely leave, people must completely clean their houses, down to every last drawer and wardrobe. 3. Paste paper-cuts to windows On the Little New Year, old couplets and paper-cuts from the previous Spring Festival are taken down, and new window decorations, New Year’s posters, and lucky decorations are put up. 4. Bath and haircut As the old Chinese saying goes, whether they’re rich or poor, people often have a haircut before the Spring Festival. The activity of taking a bath and haircut is often taken on the Little New Year. 5. Preparations for the Spring Festival People have started to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival since the Little New Year. Everything needed to make offerings to the ancestors, entertain guests, and feed the family over the long holiday must be purchased in advance. 1 About the Little New Year Offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God 1. The offerings to the Kitchen God such as the pig’s head, fish, sweet bean paste. 2. People would like the Kitchen God’s to report 2 about the family to Heaven. House cleaning Ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth based on 3 , during the last month of the year Paste paper-cuts to windows Take down: old couplets and paper-cuts Put up: new window decorations, New Year’s posters, and lucky decorations 4 Whether people are rich or poor, they often do these activities on the Little New Year. Preparations for the Spring Festival People start to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival. How do you usually celebrate the Little New Year? 5    【答案】1．Five Things 2．good words 3．folk beliefs 4．Bath and haircut 5．I usually clean my house with my parents and have dumplings. （言之有理即可） 【解析】本文介绍了中国小年的五种民间习俗。 1．根据“Here are five things you should know about the Little New Year.”可知，本文介绍了过小年时的五个习俗。故填Five Things。 2．根据“...Kitchen God’s mouth and encourage him to only say good words about the family when he rises to Heaven to make his report.”可知，希望灶王爷替他们在天上美言。故填good words。 3．根据“According to Chinese folk beliefs,during the last month of the year, ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth.”可知，根据中国民间信仰，在一年的最后一个月里，鬼神必须选择返回天庭或是留在人间。故填folk beliefs。 4．根据“As the old Chinese saying goes,whether they're rich or poor, people often have a haircut before the Spring Festival. The activity of taking a bath and haircut is often taken on the Little New Year.”可知，此处指的习俗是“沐浴和理发”。故填Bath and haircut。 5．答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案为：I usually clean my house with my parents and have dumplings. Passage6 （2025·浙江杭州·二模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Lunar Calendars depend on the position of the moon. So the date of the new year changes each year, and different 1 (place) start the new year at different time. In China and in many other places people usually celebrate Lunar New Year in January or February. Each year in the lunar calendar is named after an animal. The first year is the Year of the Rat. The second year is the Year of the Ox. The 2 (three) year is the Year of the Tiger, then the Year of the Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. After 12 years, the animals repeat. This means that 3 the Year of the Pig, it’s the Year of the Rat again. And every animal has certain meanings. 4 example, the rabbit is kind and polite. So if you were 5 (bear) in the Year of the Rabbit, you are probably kind and polite! Chinese people love the idea 6 it’s only people’s good wishes and it may not be true. On New Year’s Eve, Chinese people lay the table and have a big meal with families. Chinese people also set off firecrackers. They make a loud noise to drive away the monster “nian”. In Korea, families have the tradition of playing 7 (tradition) board games together. During Lunar New Year, children give their parents and grandparents good wishes for the new year. Older members of the family give 8 (child) money, usually in small packets (小包). These packets are red in China and Vietnam, because red is a lucky color. People celebrate Lunar New Year 9 many different ways, but all the celebrations are about 10 (wish) everyone good things. 【答案】 1．places 2．third 3．after 4．For 5．born 6．although 7．traditional 8．children 9．in 10．wishing 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了农历新年，涉及其日期变动、生肖纪年，还提及中国和韩国等的新年传统习俗，以及庆祝寓意。 1．句意：不同的地方在不同时间开启新的一年。place“地方”，可数名词，而根据different“不同的”可知此处应用其复数形式，故填places。 2．句意：第三年是虎年。根据“The first year is the Year of the Rat. The second year is the Year of the Ox.”可知此处是说第三年，应用序数词，故填third。 3．句意：这意味着在猪年之后，又是鼠年。根据“After 12 years, the animals repeat”可知生肖12年重新循环，所以猪年之后又是鼠年，介词after“在……之后”符合语境，故填after。 4．句意：例如，兔子这种动物善良又有礼貌。根据“And every animal has certain meanings”和“the rabbit is kind and polite. So if you were... in the Year of the Rabbit, you are probably kind and polite!”可知此处举例说明每一个动物都有某种意义，所以for example“例如”符合语境，故填For。 5．句意：所以如果你出生在兔年，你可能善良又有礼貌！bear“生育”，动词，此处表示被生下，所以应用被动语态，其谓语结构为be+done“，故填born。 6．句意：中国人喜欢这个说法，尽管这只是人们美好的愿望，可能并不真实。根据“Chinese people love the idea ”和“it’s only people’s good wishes and it may not be true.”可知前后句存在让步关系，故填although。 7．句意：在韩国，家庭有一起玩传统桌游的传统。tradition“传统”，名词，根据“board games”为名词可知此处应用其形容词形式作定语，故填traditional。 8．句意：家庭里年长的成员给孩子们钱，通常是小包的。child“孩子”，可数名词，根据“Older members of the family give ...money”可知此处表孩子这一类人，应用其复数形式，故填children。 9．句意：人们用许多不同的方式庆祝农历新年。根据“many different ways”可知“in...ways”意为“以……的方式”符合语境，故填in。 10．句意：但所有的庆祝活动都是为了祝愿大家有好事。wish“希望”，动词，而“about”是介词，后接动词 -ing形式 ，故填wishing。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 热点话题02 传统节日 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 完形填空 说明文 556 介绍中国传统节日清明节的习俗，如扫墓、踏青、插柳以及作诗等。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 464 介绍中国传统节日清明节。开篇点明清明节的重要性以及它的一些基本意义 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 544 讲述中国传统节日端午节的习俗和历史起源。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 305 介绍中国的传统节日——元宵节，以及人们如何庆祝元宵节。 Passage5 任务型阅读 记叙文 473 介绍中国小年的五种民间习俗。 Passage6 语法填空 说明文 285 介绍农历新年，涉及其日期变动、生肖纪年，还提及中国和韩国等的新年传统习俗，以及庆祝寓意。 素材积累 主题简析 话题围绕“Festival（节日）”为主题，在写相关的作文时，要叙述清楚节日的时间、起源、相关风俗等，要描写人们的庆祝活动，表达要清楚、简洁。命题者一般是围绕大家熟知的节日、假期或者庆祝活动等来设置试题，要求考生根据已给出的提示或建议进行描写。话题主要涉及节日习俗、节假日活动、庆祝方式等。 句子积累 1. It falls in January or February. 它在一月或者二月。 2.It is a beginning of a new year. 它是新年的开始。 3.It is a memorable festival. 它是一个难忘的节日。 4.Before the festival，people usually go shopping and clean their houses. 在春节前夕，人们通常会去购物，并且打扫他们的房子。 5.During the festival，we always hang Spring couplets in the morning，and have reunion dinner with our family. 在春节期间，我们总是会在早晨贴对联，然后和家人们吃团圆饭。 6.After that，some people will make dumplings，some adults will play Mahjong or Poker，and children like setting firecrackers. 在那之后，一些人会包饺子，大人们会打麻将或者扑克牌，孩子们喜欢放烟花。 7.The Dragon Boat Festival is an important festival in china. 端午节是中国重要的节日。 8.It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. 端午节是每年阴历的五月初五。 9.It’s said that it is to remember a Chinese poet named Quyuan. 端午节是为了纪念中国诗人屈原的。 10.It is a day full of traditions and fun.这是充满传统和乐趣的一天。 11.On this day，people usually eat delicious zongzi. The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival in china. 中秋节是中国重要的节日。 12.It falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. 中秋节是每年阴历的八月十五。 13.On this day the moon is full and bright. 在这一天，月亮又大又圆。 14.People can eat different kinds of delicious mooncakes. 人们可以吃不同种类美味的月饼。 15.We will a have reunion dinner with our family. 我们会和家人们吃一顿团圆饭。 必备词块 New Year’s activities ①Spring Festival shopping买年货 ②Spring Cleaning大扫除 ③paste paper cutting贴窗花 ④set off firecrackers放鞭炮 ⑤hang Spring couplets贴春联 ⑥make dumplings包饺子 ⑦watch Spring Festival Gala看春晚 ⑧have reunion dinner吃团圆饭 ⑨set off fireworks 放烟花 ⑩receive red pockets收红包 ⑪visit relatives and friends走亲访友 ⑫play Mahjong打麻将 ⑬count down to the New Year新年倒计时 ⑭make wish for the coming Year许下新年愿望 Dragon Boat Festival’s activities ①hang mugwort挂艾草 ②wear a sachet戴香包 ③drink realgar wine喝雄黄酒 ④eat eggs 吃鸡蛋 ⑤remember Quyuan纪念屈原 ⑥make zongzi包粽子 ⑦watch Dragon Boat race看龙舟赛 ⑧have reunion dinner吃团圆饭 The Mid-Autumn Festival’s activities ①eat mooncakes吃月饼 ②admire the moon赏月 ③enjoy lanterns赏花灯 ④guess riddles猜谜语 ⑤watch gala看晚会 ⑥have reunion dinner吃团圆 ⑦hang up lanterns挂灯笼 ⑧drink osmanthus wine喝桂花酒 实战演练 Passage1 （23-24九年级上·江西景德镇·期中）The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is an important festival in China. On that day, people sweep the tombs, mourning (悼念) their dead relatives. Qingming means clear and bright in Chinese. As one of the 24 seasonal division points (节气) in China，it is thought to 1 farm work. It falls on April 4th to 6th each year. After the festival, the sun shines brightly and the 2 rises up. There will be more rain. The trees and grass become green and nature is 3 of life. It is a great time for farmers to plant. 4 the climate (气候) is agreeable, a lot of people prefer to go out to enjoy nature. Flying kites and planting trees are popular activities 5 that period. The willow (柳树) is an important plant in the festival. perhaps the most common and familiar one. People 6 insert willow branches (插柳) under their roofs or make garlands (花环) out of the willow branches and wear them on their heads. The willow, with strong power of life, is believed to 7 ghosts. With the fact that the 8 of willow in Chinese is liu， 9 to that of staying, willow is expected to make ancestors’ souls (祖先的灵魂) 10 . In ancient times, during the festival, people would go outing 11 sweeping the tombs. Poets would write about their 12 , as well as interesting or unforgettable experiences they had during this time. Many 13 are still popular today. The Mourning Day, written by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu (803-852), is a most 14 one. Even a kid knows it. It reads: A drizzling rain (毛毛雨) falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to 15 on his way. Where can a wine shop be found to kill the sad hours? A cowherd points to a village afar in apricot (杏) flowers. 1．A．discover B．learn C．guide D．teach 2．A．temperature B．climate C．light D．sun 3．A．filled B．proud C．short D．full 4．A．Although B．As C．But D．If 5．A．by B．during C．for D．with 6．A．usually B．still C．seldom D．never 7．A．look up B．drive away C．lay out D．end up 8．A．pronunciation B．character C．attention D．word 9．A．present B．different C．similar D．past 10．A．spread B．haunt C．admire D．stay 11．A．while B．until C．before D．after 12．A．sadness B．excitement C．worry D．anger 13．A．sentences B．pictures C．stories D．poems 14．A．interesting B．important C．famous D．successful 15．A．die B．break C．lose D．steal Passage2 （2025·重庆九龙坡·三模）The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is an important traditional Chinese holiday. It’s a time when people pay respects to those who have passed away, honor ancestors, and enjoy the beauty of spring. Long ago, it was even known as the “Swing Festival” because of the popular swinging activities. In the Song Dynasty book Dongjing Menghualu, there’s a lively description of “water swing.” People set up wooden swings on decorated boats. With music playing, brave players swung higher and higher. When the swing reached its highest point, they jumped up high. They did cool flips (空翻) and then dropped into the water. It was like an exciting show on the water! Among the most cherished customs is “taqing,” which means going on a spring outing. As the sun shines brightly, trees turn green, and flowers bloom, families and friends enjoy outdoors. They walk along rivers, climb hills, or have picnics, breathing in the fresh spring air and enjoying nature’s renewal. Flying kites is another fun tradition. On breezy days, colorful kites fill the sky. Some people even write their wishes or worries on kites, believing that letting them fly away can bring good luck and remove bad luck. Many also wear willow branches on their clothes or hats. In Chinese culture, willows symbolize mourning (哀悼) for the dead. At the same time, they’re thought to keep evil spirits away and bring blessings. The Qingming Festival mixes respect for the past with the joy of new beginnings. It’s a special time that helps us remember our roots while celebrating the cycle of life. 1．Why was the Qingming Festival called the “Swing Festival” in ancient times? A．Because people flew kites shaped like swings. B．Because of the popularity of swinging activities. C．To honor ancestors who loved swinging. D．As a symbol of driving away evil spirits. 2．Which “decorated” below has the same meaning as the “decorated” in Paragraph 2? A．We decorated the room by ourselves, so it fitted our style. B．The decorated room was filled with beautiful decorations. C．The street was decorated with flowers. D．We decorated the room with colorful balloons. 3．How did people use willow branches during the Qingming Festival? A．They burned them as offerings to ancestors. B．They wore them on clothes or hats. C．They hung them on doors for decoration. D．They tied them to kites while flying. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Fun Activities During Spring Outings B．The History of Chinese Swing Festivals C．Qingming Festival: Traditions and Meanings D．Kites and Willows in Chinese Culture Passage3 （24-25九年级下·山东德州·期中）Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most important traditional festivals in China, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year. The festival honors the poet of the Warring States Period who said, “When all the world in mud has sunk, Alone I’m clean; When all the people are drunk, Sober I’m seen.” He drowned himself in the Miluo River because of the corruption (腐败) of the Chu government. The local people, knowing him to be a good man, decided to throw food into the river to feed the fishes to prevent them from eating his body. They also used dragon boats with drums to scare them away. As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, the dragon boat race is known as a traditional custom of the festival. Boats used in the race look like Chinese dragons. A team of people work together to row a dragon boat. When the race starts, rowers move in harmony, following the rapid drumbeats, aiming for the finish line. The winning team is said to bring luck and happiness to the people of their village. Zongzi is a must-eat food. Made of sticky rice and wrapped in reed (芦苇) or bamboo leaves, it comes in various shapes and fillings. People in northern China use red jujubes (枣), while southerners prefer beans, meat, or egg yolk (蛋黄). Besides, parents dress their children with perfume pouches. These small bags, sewn from colorful silk, are filled with special medicines. Hung around the neck or on clothes, they’re believed to keep evil spirits away. Many poets have also depicted (描绘) this festival custom in their verses. The famous poet Su Shi once wrote “The red jade army are lightly wrapped with colored threads, and the small runes hang on the green cloud servant girls.” The Dragon Boat Festival is full of meaning and fun. With its stories, races, food, and traditions, it’s truly special in Chinese culture. 1．Who is described in Para 2? A．Lao-Tzu. B．Qu Yuan. C．Confucius. D．Mencius. 2．What is the main significance (意义) of the Dragon Boat Race? A．To bring more fun during the Festival. B．To show people’s unity and bring good luck. C．To show the special dragon-shaped boat. D．To attract tourists and promote local economy. 3．What does “wrapped” mean in Chinese? A．换行 B．隐藏 C．掩饰 D．包裹 4．What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence? A．绿杨带雨垂垂重，五色新丝缠角粽。 B．照日深红暖见鱼，连溪绿暗晚藏乌。 C．彩线轻缠红玉臂，小符斜挂绿云鬟。 D．龙舟竞渡人如梦，屈原情怀永流传。 5．What activities are mentioned in the passage? A．①②③④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①②④ Passage4 （2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. 1 It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. 2 People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends. Lantern riddle games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. 3 Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. 4 On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion (团圆). 5 In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, besides the beautiful lanterns, fireworks (烟花) form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organize a fireworks party. People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival. 根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺。（选项中有一项是多余的） A．Shows are everywhere all day. B．Parents often take their children to the parties. C．It is on the 15th day of the first lunar month. D．These lanterns light up the night during the festival. E．On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck. F．If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift. Passage5 （2025·贵州铜仁·三模）阅读下面短文，根据其内容填空或回答问题。（1至4题每空不超过3个词，5题回答问题。） The Little New Year, usually a week before the lunar New Year, falls in January or February. It is also known as the Festival of the Kitchen God, the deity (神) who oversees the moral character of each household. Here are five things you should know about the Little New Year. 1. Offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God One of the most distinctive traditions of the Little New Year is the burning of a paper image of the Kitchen God, who will report on the family’s conduct over the past year. The offerings to the Kitchen God include the pig’s head, fish, sweet bean paste, melons, fruit, boiled dumplings, barley (大麦) sugar, and Guandong candy. Most of the offerings are sweets of various kinds. It is thought that this will seal the Kitchen God’s mouth and encourage him to only say good words about the family when he rises to Heaven to make his report. 2. House cleaning According to Chinese folk beliefs, during the last month of the year, ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth. It is believed that in order to ensure the ghosts and deities’ timely leave, people must completely clean their houses, down to every last drawer and wardrobe. 3. Paste paper-cuts to windows On the Little New Year, old couplets and paper-cuts from the previous Spring Festival are taken down, and new window decorations, New Year’s posters, and lucky decorations are put up. 4. Bath and haircut As the old Chinese saying goes, whether they’re rich or poor, people often have a haircut before the Spring Festival. The activity of taking a bath and haircut is often taken on the Little New Year. 5. Preparations for the Spring Festival People have started to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival since the Little New Year. Everything needed to make offerings to the ancestors, entertain guests, and feed the family over the long holiday must be purchased in advance. 1 About the Little New Year Offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God 1. The offerings to the Kitchen God such as the pig’s head, fish, sweet bean paste. 2. People would like the Kitchen God’s to report 2 about the family to Heaven. House cleaning Ghosts and deities must choose either to return to Heaven or to stay on Earth based on 3 , during the last month of the year Paste paper-cuts to windows Take down: old couplets and paper-cuts Put up: new window decorations, New Year’s posters, and lucky decorations 4 Whether people are rich or poor, they often do these activities on the Little New Year. Preparations for the Spring Festival People start to stock up necessary provisions for the Spring Festival. How do you usually celebrate the Little New Year? 5    Passage6 （2025·浙江杭州·二模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。 Lunar Calendars depend on the position of the moon. So the date of the new year changes each year, and different 1 (place) start the new year at different time. In China and in many other places people usually celebrate Lunar New Year in January or February. Each year in the lunar calendar is named after an animal. The first year is the Year of the Rat. The second year is the Year of the Ox. The 2 (three) year is the Year of the Tiger, then the Year of the Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. After 12 years, the animals repeat. This means that 3 the Year of the Pig, it’s the Year of the Rat again. And every animal has certain meanings. 4 example, the rabbit is kind and polite. So if you were 5 (bear) in the Year of the Rabbit, you are probably kind and polite! Chinese people love the idea 6 it’s only people’s good wishes and it may not be true. On New Year’s Eve, Chinese people lay the table and have a big meal with families. Chinese people also set off firecrackers. They make a loud noise to drive away the monster “nian”. In Korea, families have the tradition of playing 7 (tradition) board games together. During Lunar New Year, children give their parents and grandparents good wishes for the new year. Older members of the family give 8 (child) money, usually in small packets (小包). These packets are red in China and Vietnam, because red is a lucky color. People celebrate Lunar New Year 9 many different ways, but all the celebrations are about 10 (wish) everyone good things. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$