Module 2 Public holidays 模块话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年九年级英语上册模块重难点易错题精练（外研版）

Module 2 Public holidays 模块话题阅读理解练习 Module 2 Public holidays模块话题：节日 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25九年级上·山东菏泽·期末）Traditional Chinese festivals are now getting more and more important and popular. Here’re China’s five important traditional festivals. Yuanxiao, the Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese calendar. People watch lanterns and eat sweet dumplings. Duanwu, the Dragon Boat Festival is on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. People eat rice dumplings and remember the poet Qu Yuan. Qixi, the Night of Sevens is on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese calendar. It’s Chinese version (版本) of Valentine’s Day (情人节). Zhongqiu, the Mid-Autumn Festival, is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Families enjoy mooncakes and tell the story of Chang’e. Chongyang, the Double Ninth Festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. It’s the date to pay respect to the old. 1．What do Chinese people eat at the Lantern Festival? A．Rice dumplings. B．Mooncakes: C．Sweet dumplings. 2．Chinese version of Valentine’s Day is ________. A．the Lantern Festival B．the Night of Sevens C．the Spring Festival 3．At the Double Ninth Festival, what do people usually do? A．They watch lanterns. B．They visit their relatives. C．They pay respect to old people. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国五个重要的传统节日。 1．细节理解题。根据“People watch lanterns and eat sweet dumplings.”可知人们吃汤圆。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Qixi, the Night of Sevens is on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese calendar. It’s Chinese version of Valentine’s Day.”可知中国版的情人节是七夕。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Chongyang, the Double Ninth Festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. It’s the date to pay respect to the old.”可知重阳节人们尊敬老人。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·重庆江津·期末）①To provide longer breaks for people, public holidays in China will be increased by two days from January 2025, according to new holiday rules of the Chinese government. ②Under the new rule, the national holiday of Spring Festival will increase from three to four days, now including Lunar New Year’s Eve on Jan 28th, being an eight-day holiday period. The May Day holiday will also grow to two days, with May 2 newly added, creating a five-day break. To achieve longer holiday periods, people will keep working for several days before and after the holidays. For example, for the Spring Festival in 2025, Jan 26th and Feb 8th, will be set as workdays, allowing people to enjoy an eight-day holiday instead of just four days. ③The changes also have an influence on other public holidays. New Year’s Day on Jan 1, the Tomb-Sweeping Day (清明), and the Dragon Boat Festival holidays will each last three days. Besides, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday will fall on the same days in 2025. There will be an eight-day holiday from Oct 1st. ④People often worry about workdays before and after the long holidays. The new rules say that workdays before and after national holidays will not be more than six days in total, except in special situations. Since the rule, data (数据) has shown ticket booking (预订) for the 2025 Spring Festival holiday on the Internet, was 2.2 times higher than usual. Travelers from cities like Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Shanghai have already booked tickets for Lunar New Year’s Eve. ⑤All in all, the longer breaks bring people happiness. They can spend more time with their family and friends. 1．How many national holidays will people have in Spring Festival in 2025? A．30 days. B．8 days. C．4 days. D．3 days. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．In 2025, people will have two eight-day holidays. B．In 2025, people will not work on Jan 26th and Feb 8th. C．After the new rule, we will have a four-day break on May Day. D．In 2025, we will no longer have workdays that last more than seven days. 3．What might many people do after the change of the holidays according to the passage? A．Worry about their work. B．Book tickets on the Internet. C．Tell the rules to their family. D．Stay up late. 4．Which of the following is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (Para. 1=①; Para. 2=②…) A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①②/③/④⑤ D．①/②③④/⑤ 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国2025年增加了2天公共假期，给人们带来了欢乐和担忧。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Under the new rule, the national holiday of Spring Festival will increase from three to four days, now including Lunar New Year’s Eve on Jan 28th, being an eight-day holiday period.”可知，2025年春节人们有8天假期。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Under the new rule, the national holiday of Spring Festival will increase from three to four days, now including Lunar New Year’s Eve on Jan 28th, being an eight-day holiday period.”以及第三段“There will be an eight-day holiday from Oct 1st.”可知，2025年春节和国庆节都有8天假期，所以有两个8天假期。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Since the rule, data (数据) has shown ticket booking (预订) for the 2025 Spring Festival holiday on the Internet, was 2.2 times higher than usual. Travelers from cities like Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Shanghai have already booked tickets for Lunar New Year’s Eve.”可知，假期改变后很多人在网上订票。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。第一段讲述了中国新规给人们增加了两天假期；第二、三、四段介绍了这两天假期的组成和人们对此变化的反应；第五段总结了这一变化的影响。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·湖南长沙·期末）。 The theme and main logo for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala were officially introduced on November 29, 2024. This great event, which marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac (生肖), promises to be a celebration filled with joy and traditional Chinese culture. The theme for this year’s gala is “Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi.”, which carries deep cultural and symbolic meanings. People are very excited to see this new logo and can’t wait for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala to start. The time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is called “Si Shi” (巳时) in traditional Chinese timekeeping. In this system, a day is divided into 12 parts, and each part is two hours long. “Si” in Chinese means the sixth part of the day, when the sun is high in the sky, symbolizing the rise of Yang energy and the hiding of Yin energy. It’s a time when everything seems to wake up and come to life, creating a beautiful scene. By using “Si Si Ru Yi” as the theme, the 2025 Spring Festival Gala hopes to bring good wishes to every family and the whole nation. “Sheng Sheng Bu Xi” means that life continues endlessly, showing the endless energy and prosperity of the Chinese nation. The main logo is both creative and meaningful. Its design is inspired by traditional Chinese patterns and it uses the Oracle Bone Script (甲骨文) character “Si” as its creative element. In details, there are two “Si” characters put together in a mirror image, making it look like “Yi” (乙) and “Si (巳). This means good things will happen twice, like a double wish for luck. It’s a nice way to connect the Snake Year with good luck and send happy blessings to everyone. 1．What is the theme of the 2025 Spring Festival Gala? A．The Year of the Snake. B．Traditional Chinese culture. C．Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi. 2．Which picture shows the time of “Si”? A． B． C． 3．The underlined word “prosperity” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______. A．sadness and pain B．success and growth C．failure and regret 4．Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A．Problem —Solution B．Introduction — Detail C．Detail — Conclusion 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了2025年春节联欢晚会的主题和主要标志。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The theme for this year’s gala is ‘Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi.’, which carries deep cultural and symbolic meanings.”可知，今年的主题是“巳巳如意，生生不息”。故选C。 2． 推理判断题。根据“The time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is called ‘Si Shi’ in traditional Chinese timekeeping.”可知，巳时是上午的9点到11这一区间。A选项“10:10”在这一区间。故选A。 3． 词句猜测题。根据“‘Sheng Sheng Bu Xi’ means that life continues endlessly, representing the endless energy and prosperity of the Chinese nation.”可知，“生生不息”意味着生命延绵不止，代表着中华民族生生不息，繁荣昌盛。因此prosperity意为“繁荣昌盛”。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章最开始介绍了2025年春晚的主题和标志，随后解释了主题和标志的含义和细节。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·安徽宣城·期末）The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on May 5 of the lunar calendar (农历). Eating zongzi and racing dragon boat are the most important traditions to memorize Qu Yuan. He jumped into Miluo River and died. Local people decided to throw food into the river to feed the fish so that they wouldn’t eat Qu’s body. The Laba Festival There is a festival called the Laba Festival before the Spring Festival. It has been a long tradition that people eat Laba porridge to celebrate the event that day. Laba porridge is the most important dish for the Laba Festival. In general, It is made by rice, nuts, grains (谷物) and dried fruits. Dragon head-raising day People believe that getting a haircut during the first lunar month is not a good idea. After a month’s wait, people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day-the second day of the second lunar month. It was once a tradition to line up outside the barber shops on this day. 1．Local people threw food into the river because ________. A．they liked to feed the fish B．it had been a tradition before C．all of that was Qu Yuan’s favorite food D．they wanted to protect Qu Yuan’s body 2．Laba porridge is made by the followings EXCEPT ________. A．rice B．nuts C．grains D．fresh fruits 3．During the first month of the lunar year, Chinese people usually ________. A．have their hair cut B．design a hair style C．refuse to cut their hair D．stay at home 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的几个传统节日：端午节，腊八节，二月二龙抬头。 1．细节理解题。根据“Local people decided to throw food into the river to feed the fish so that they wouldn’t eat Qu’s body.”可知，当地的人们把食物扔进河里是因为想要保护屈原的身体。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In general, It is made by rice, nuts, grains (谷物) and dried fruits.”可知，制作腊八粥用的是大米、坚果、谷物和干的水果，而不是新鲜的水果。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“After a month’s wait, people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day-the second day of the second lunar month.”可知，中国人在正月通常是不理发的。故选C。 （24-25九年级上·陕西咸阳·期末） The Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival. It falls on the 15th day of lunar August. A few days before the festival, everyone in the family will help to make the house clean and beautiful. Lanterns will be hung in front of the house. On the evening there will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from their home will try to come back for the reunion (团圆). After dinner, people will light the lanterns which are usually red and round. Children will play with their own toy lanterns happily. At night the moon is usually round and bright. People can enjoy the moon while eating mooncakes which are the special food for this festival. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June both in the USA and the UK. Ms Sonora Smart Dodd, a loving daughter from Spokane, had the good idea that society must celebrate a day to honor the father, because he made an important contribution (贡献) to the raising of children. People celebrate the festival by honoring their fathers and expressing love for them by giving popular gifts like cards, flowers, chocolates and ties. Little children often give handmade gifts to their dad. 1．What will people do before the Mid-Autumn Festival? A．Clean their houses and hang the lanterns. B．Light the lanterns. C．Have a big family dinner. D．Enjoy the moon. 2．When is Father’s Day in the UK? A．On the first Sunday of June. B．On the second Sunday of June. C．On the third Saturday of June. D．On the third Sunday of June. 3．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Science. B．Festival. C．Health. D．Sports. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了中秋节的庆祝方式和父亲节的起源及风俗。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival. It falls on the 15th day of lunar August. A few days before the festival, everyone in the family will help to make the house clean and beautiful. Lanterns will be hung in front of the house.”可知，在中秋节前，人们打扫房子并在房子前挂灯笼。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June both in the USA and the UK.”可知，英国在六月的第三个星期日庆祝父亲节。故选D。 3．推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，本文介绍了中秋节的庆祝方式和父亲节的起源及风俗。故可推知，可以在杂志的“节日”部分读到这篇文章。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·甘肃兰州·期末）The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. Ancient people also called it the Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise and sometimes humorous. The answer to them can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place’s name. The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern parts they’re named tangyuan. Making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, so they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members. 1．When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival become popular? A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Sui Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 2．What were sky lanterns first used for? A．Making wishes. B．Teaching students. C．Asking for help. D．Driving bad luck away. 3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 3 (画线词指代的是)? A．The riddles. B．The tastes. C．The traditions. D．The wishes. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The riddles are usually long. B．The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day in January. C．People in northern China call sweet dumplings tangyuan. D．The Lantern Festival was also called the Shangyuan Festival. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．Where to hang lanterns. B．What to eat on the Lantern Festival. C．How to make sweet dumplings. D．How to celebrate the Lantern Festival. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了元宵节的庆祝活动和习俗。 1．细节理解题。根据“became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties”可知，元宵节的庆祝活动和传统在隋唐时期变得流行。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble”可知，孔明灯最初是用来求助的。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“The riddles are usually short, wise and sometimes humorous. The answer to them can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place’s name”可知，“them”指的是灯谜。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Ancient people also called it the Shangyuan Festival”可知，元宵节也被称为上元节。故选D。   5．主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了元宵节的庆祝活动和习俗。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·吉林·期末）The Edinburgh (爱丁堡) Festival is an amazing time to visit the city, Edinburgh. For about a month, the city has many arts and cultural festivals. Artists and performers come to show their talents. There are shows for kids, young people and adults. There are shows for people of all tastes: dance shows, music concerts, photography and art exhibitions (展览), plays and more. For those who can’t decide what to see, there are lots of shows on the Royal Mile. It’s Edinburgh’s main street for tourists. There are always singers, actors and musicians offering free shows to the crowds. Thousands of tourists from all over the world go to the Edinburgh Festival. The festival also attracts many performers. So you can meet many interesting people. For many performers, the Edinburgh Festival can be the start of their careers (职业生涯). Edinburgh is a fantastic and fun city to visit all year round. However, if you plan to visit it, the city is at its best in August. 1．How long does the Edinburgh Festival last? A．For a week. B．For two weeks. C．For three weeks. D．For four weeks. 2．What can’t we see at the Edinburgh Festival? A．Art exhibitions. B．Wonderful movies. C．Dance shows. D．Music concerts. 3．What does the second paragraph talk about? A．The shows on Royal Mile. B．The different performers. C．The different shows. D．Edinburgh’s streets. 4．The underlined word “attracts” in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A．保护 B．资助 C．吸引 D．培训 5．The writer wrote the passage to ________. A．let people show their talents at the Edinburgh Festival B．encourage people to go to the Edinburgh Festival C．tell people what jobs they can find at the Edinburgh Festival D．show people how important the Edinburgh Festival is 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了爱丁堡和爱丁堡艺术节。 1．细节理解题。根据“For about a month, the city has many arts and cultural festivals.”可知，爱丁堡艺术节持续大约一个月，即：四周。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“There are shows for people of all tastes: dance shows, music concerts, photography and art exhibitions (展览), plays and more.”可知，提到了舞蹈、音乐、摄影、艺术展览，但没有提到电影。故选B。 3．段落大意题。根据“For those who can’t decide what to see, there are lots of shows on the Royal Mile. It’s Edinburgh’s main street for tourists. There are always singers, actors and musicians offering free shows to the crowds.”可知，本段主要谈论皇家英里大道上的表演，故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“The festival also attracts many performers. So you can meet many interesting people.”可知，你可以遇到很多有趣的人，由此可以推出，这个节日吸引了许多表演者，划线部分单词意为“吸引”。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了爱丁堡和爱丁堡艺术节，结合“Edinburgh is a fantastic and fun city to visit all year round. However, if you plan to visit it, the city is at its best in August.”可知，作者是为了鼓励人们去参加爱丁堡艺术节。故选B。 （24-25九年级上·吉林·期末）The Dragon Boat Festival is a folk festival which has a history of more than two thousand years. It is also named Chongwu Festival. There are many activities on the day. Dragon boat race The dragon boat race is an important competition during the festival. People hold dragon boat races in the river to remember the poet, Qu Yuan. The dragon boat race is a traditional activity for Chinese people. Wearing sweet-smelling bags During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid bad things. In some areas of China, a sweet-smelling bag is also used as a symbol of love between lovers. Girls’ Day A long time ago, a married daughter would return to her parents’ home during the Dragon Boat Festival. So the Dragon Boat Festival is also called Girls’ Day. Eating rice dumplings Eating zongzi is also a custom for Chinese people. Zongzi is a kind of food with different designs and styles. For thousands of years, the custom of eating zongzi has been popular in China and has spread to Korea, Japan and countries in Southeast Asia. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．What should Chinese people do during the Dragon Boat Festival? a. Take part in a dragon boat race.  b. Wear bags that have sweet smells. c. Eat delicious noodles.  d. Throw water at each other. A．ab B．bc C．ad D．cd 2．In order to ________, people hold dragon boat races. A．admire a famous scientist B．have good luck C．remember Qu Yuan D．celebrate the harvest 3．During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid ________. A．good things B．bad things C．funny things D．exciting things 4．Zongzi ________. A．can express love between lovers B．is eaten to avoid bad things C．has different designs and styles D．is only eaten in China 5．How many activities on the Dragon Boat Festival are mentioned in the passage? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些端午节的活动。 1．细节理解题。根据“People held dragon boat races in the river to remember the poet, Qu Yuan.”及“During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid bad things.”可知，人们会在端午节举办龙舟比赛和戴上香袋。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“People held dragon boat races in the river to remember the poet, Qu Yuan.”可知，是为了纪念诗人屈原。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid bad things.”可知，是为了避免坏事发生。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Zongzi is a kind of food with different designs and styles.”可知，粽子是一种有不同图案和风格的食物。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Dragon boat race；Wearing sweet-smelling bags；Girls’ Day；Eating rice dumplings”可知，文章中提到端午节有4个活动。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 （2025·河北石家庄·二模）On December 4, 2024, “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” was listed as intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO*. That’s to say, this Year of the Snake marks the first intangible cultural heritage Spring Festival. China now has 44 items on the intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO, continuing to be the country with the most items worldwide. The Spring Festival puts family first. The Chinese value family and the strong bonds among family members. Each Spring Festival, millions of people from all corners of the world set out on the journey home to enjoy the celebration of culture and traditions The Spring Festival celebrations last for 15 days, starting at the dining table and ending with the Lantern Festival, which bring much joy to family gatherings (聚会) and different cultural activities. Spring Festival food traditions have much to do with the culture of Chinese food. From dumplings to sticky rice cakes, from fried meatballs to braised fish, all dishes carry the best wishes for loved ones. People also carry on the traditions of hanging red lanterns, setting off fireworks and putting up couplets (对联), hoping to keep bad luck away and bring good luck. As part of Chinese culture, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China and around the world. Being on the list shows it’s recognized not only for its Chinese roots but also for the idea it carries-connecting all humans. Human unity (团结) has always played an important part in reaching common goals and a better future. *UNESCO refers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By listing some examples. B．By making a comparison. C．By sharing a piece of news. D．By telling an ancient story. 2．The underlined word “bonds” in the second paragraph means ______. A．differences B．connections C．traditions D．celebrations 3．What traditions are mentioned in the passage? a．hanging red lanterns        b．enjoying rice cakes c．putting up paper-cuts        d．setting off fireworks A．abd B．bcd C．acd D．abc 4．From the last paragraph, we learn ______. A．how to celebrate the Spring Festival B．how to set goals for a better future C．the importance of family members D．the importance of human unity 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The popularity of family gatherings B．Year of the Snake, a meaningful year C．A celebration of culture and unity D．A journey through time and space 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国最重要的传统节日之一——春节。 1．细节理解题。根据“On December 4, 2024, “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” was listed as intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO.”可知，作者是通过分享一条新闻开始这篇文章的。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The Chinese value family and the strong bonds among family members.”可知，中国人重视家庭，“bonds”应用来描述家人间紧密的关系，“connections”意为“联系”，符合语境。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“From dumplings to sticky rice cakes, from fried meatballs to braised fish, all dishes carry the best wishes for loved ones.”和“People also carry on the traditions of hanging red lanterns, setting off fireworks and putting up couplets...”可知，人们吃饺子、年糕等美食，也传承了挂红灯笼、放烟花和贴春联的传统。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Human unity (团结) has always played an important part in reaching common goals and a better future.”可知，作者强调的是人类团结的重要性。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国的传统节日——春节。故本文的最佳标题应是“对文化和团结的庆祝。”故选C。 （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 【导语】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。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Module 2 Public holidays 模块话题阅读理解练习 Module 2 Public holidays模块话题：节日 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25九年级上·山东菏泽·期末）Traditional Chinese festivals are now getting more and more important and popular. Here’re China’s five important traditional festivals. Yuanxiao, the Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese calendar. People watch lanterns and eat sweet dumplings. Duanwu, the Dragon Boat Festival is on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. People eat rice dumplings and remember the poet Qu Yuan. Qixi, the Night of Sevens is on the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese calendar. It’s Chinese version (版本) of Valentine’s Day (情人节). Zhongqiu, the Mid-Autumn Festival, is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Families enjoy mooncakes and tell the story of Chang’e. Chongyang, the Double Ninth Festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. It’s the date to pay respect to the old. 1．What do Chinese people eat at the Lantern Festival? A．Rice dumplings. B．Mooncakes: C．Sweet dumplings. 2．Chinese version of Valentine’s Day is ________. A．the Lantern Festival B．the Night of Sevens C．the Spring Festival 3．At the Double Ninth Festival, what do people usually do? A．They watch lanterns. B．They visit their relatives. C．They pay respect to old people. （24-25九年级上·重庆江津·期末）①To provide longer breaks for people, public holidays in China will be increased by two days from January 2025, according to new holiday rules of the Chinese government. ②Under the new rule, the national holiday of Spring Festival will increase from three to four days, now including Lunar New Year’s Eve on Jan 28th, being an eight-day holiday period. The May Day holiday will also grow to two days, with May 2 newly added, creating a five-day break. To achieve longer holiday periods, people will keep working for several days before and after the holidays. For example, for the Spring Festival in 2025, Jan 26th and Feb 8th, will be set as workdays, allowing people to enjoy an eight-day holiday instead of just four days. ③The changes also have an influence on other public holidays. New Year’s Day on Jan 1, the Tomb-Sweeping Day (清明), and the Dragon Boat Festival holidays will each last three days. Besides, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday will fall on the same days in 2025. There will be an eight-day holiday from Oct 1st. ④People often worry about workdays before and after the long holidays. The new rules say that workdays before and after national holidays will not be more than six days in total, except in special situations. Since the rule, data (数据) has shown ticket booking (预订) for the 2025 Spring Festival holiday on the Internet, was 2.2 times higher than usual. Travelers from cities like Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Shanghai have already booked tickets for Lunar New Year’s Eve. ⑤All in all, the longer breaks bring people happiness. They can spend more time with their family and friends. 1．How many national holidays will people have in Spring Festival in 2025? A．30 days. B．8 days. C．4 days. D．3 days. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．In 2025, people will have two eight-day holidays. B．In 2025, people will not work on Jan 26th and Feb 8th. C．After the new rule, we will have a four-day break on May Day. D．In 2025, we will no longer have workdays that last more than seven days. 3．What might many people do after the change of the holidays according to the passage? A．Worry about their work. B．Book tickets on the Internet. C．Tell the rules to their family. D．Stay up late. 4．Which of the following is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (Para. 1=①; Para. 2=②…) A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①②/③/④⑤ D．①/②③④/⑤ （24-25九年级上·湖南长沙·期末）。 The theme and main logo for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala were officially introduced on November 29, 2024. This great event, which marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac (生肖), promises to be a celebration filled with joy and traditional Chinese culture. The theme for this year’s gala is “Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi.”, which carries deep cultural and symbolic meanings. People are very excited to see this new logo and can’t wait for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala to start. The time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is called “Si Shi” (巳时) in traditional Chinese timekeeping. In this system, a day is divided into 12 parts, and each part is two hours long. “Si” in Chinese means the sixth part of the day, when the sun is high in the sky, symbolizing the rise of Yang energy and the hiding of Yin energy. It’s a time when everything seems to wake up and come to life, creating a beautiful scene. By using “Si Si Ru Yi” as the theme, the 2025 Spring Festival Gala hopes to bring good wishes to every family and the whole nation. “Sheng Sheng Bu Xi” means that life continues endlessly, showing the endless energy and prosperity of the Chinese nation. The main logo is both creative and meaningful. Its design is inspired by traditional Chinese patterns and it uses the Oracle Bone Script (甲骨文) character “Si” as its creative element. In details, there are two “Si” characters put together in a mirror image, making it look like “Yi” (乙) and “Si (巳). This means good things will happen twice, like a double wish for luck. It’s a nice way to connect the Snake Year with good luck and send happy blessings to everyone. 1．What is the theme of the 2025 Spring Festival Gala? A．The Year of the Snake. B．Traditional Chinese culture. C．Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi. 2．Which picture shows the time of “Si”? A． B． C． 3．The underlined word “prosperity” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______. A．sadness and pain B．success and growth C．failure and regret 4．Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A．Problem —Solution B．Introduction — Detail C．Detail — Conclusion （24-25九年级上·安徽宣城·期末）The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on May 5 of the lunar calendar (农历). Eating zongzi and racing dragon boat are the most important traditions to memorize Qu Yuan. He jumped into Miluo River and died. Local people decided to throw food into the river to feed the fish so that they wouldn’t eat Qu’s body. The Laba Festival There is a festival called the Laba Festival before the Spring Festival. It has been a long tradition that people eat Laba porridge to celebrate the event that day. Laba porridge is the most important dish for the Laba Festival. In general, It is made by rice, nuts, grains (谷物) and dried fruits. Dragon head-raising day People believe that getting a haircut during the first lunar month is not a good idea. After a month’s wait, people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day-the second day of the second lunar month. It was once a tradition to line up outside the barber shops on this day. 1．Local people threw food into the river because ________. A．they liked to feed the fish B．it had been a tradition before C．all of that was Qu Yuan’s favorite food D．they wanted to protect Qu Yuan’s body 2．Laba porridge is made by the followings EXCEPT ________. A．rice B．nuts C．grains D．fresh fruits 3．During the first month of the lunar year, Chinese people usually ________. A．have their hair cut B．design a hair style C．refuse to cut their hair D．stay at home （24-25九年级上·陕西咸阳·期末） The Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival. It falls on the 15th day of lunar August. A few days before the festival, everyone in the family will help to make the house clean and beautiful. Lanterns will be hung in front of the house. On the evening there will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from their home will try to come back for the reunion (团圆). After dinner, people will light the lanterns which are usually red and round. Children will play with their own toy lanterns happily. At night the moon is usually round and bright. People can enjoy the moon while eating mooncakes which are the special food for this festival. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June both in the USA and the UK. Ms Sonora Smart Dodd, a loving daughter from Spokane, had the good idea that society must celebrate a day to honor the father, because he made an important contribution (贡献) to the raising of children. People celebrate the festival by honoring their fathers and expressing love for them by giving popular gifts like cards, flowers, chocolates and ties. Little children often give handmade gifts to their dad. 1．What will people do before the Mid-Autumn Festival? A．Clean their houses and hang the lanterns. B．Light the lanterns. C．Have a big family dinner. D．Enjoy the moon. 2．When is Father’s Day in the UK? A．On the first Sunday of June. B．On the second Sunday of June. C．On the third Saturday of June. D．On the third Sunday of June. 3．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Science. B．Festival. C．Health. D．Sports. （24-25九年级上·甘肃兰州·期末）The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. Ancient people also called it the Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise and sometimes humorous. The answer to them can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place’s name. The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern parts they’re named tangyuan. Making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, so they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members. 1．When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival become popular? A．In the Han Dynasty. B．In the Sui Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 2．What were sky lanterns first used for? A．Making wishes. B．Teaching students. C．Asking for help. D．Driving bad luck away. 3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 3 (画线词指代的是)? A．The riddles. B．The tastes. C．The traditions. D．The wishes. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The riddles are usually long. B．The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day in January. C．People in northern China call sweet dumplings tangyuan. D．The Lantern Festival was also called the Shangyuan Festival. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．Where to hang lanterns. B．What to eat on the Lantern Festival. C．How to make sweet dumplings. D．How to celebrate the Lantern Festival. （24-25九年级上·吉林·期末）The Edinburgh (爱丁堡) Festival is an amazing time to visit the city, Edinburgh. For about a month, the city has many arts and cultural festivals. Artists and performers come to show their talents. There are shows for kids, young people and adults. There are shows for people of all tastes: dance shows, music concerts, photography and art exhibitions (展览), plays and more. For those who can’t decide what to see, there are lots of shows on the Royal Mile. It’s Edinburgh’s main street for tourists. There are always singers, actors and musicians offering free shows to the crowds. Thousands of tourists from all over the world go to the Edinburgh Festival. The festival also attracts many performers. So you can meet many interesting people. For many performers, the Edinburgh Festival can be the start of their careers (职业生涯). Edinburgh is a fantastic and fun city to visit all year round. However, if you plan to visit it, the city is at its best in August. 1．How long does the Edinburgh Festival last? A．For a week. B．For two weeks. C．For three weeks. D．For four weeks. 2．What can’t we see at the Edinburgh Festival? A．Art exhibitions. B．Wonderful movies. C．Dance shows. D．Music concerts. 3．What does the second paragraph talk about? A．The shows on Royal Mile. B．The different performers. C．The different shows. D．Edinburgh’s streets. 4．The underlined word “attracts” in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A．保护 B．资助 C．吸引 D．培训 5．The writer wrote the passage to ________. A．let people show their talents at the Edinburgh Festival B．encourage people to go to the Edinburgh Festival C．tell people what jobs they can find at the Edinburgh Festival D．show people how important the Edinburgh Festival is （24-25九年级上·吉林·期末）The Dragon Boat Festival is a folk festival which has a history of more than two thousand years. It is also named Chongwu Festival. There are many activities on the day. Dragon boat race The dragon boat race is an important competition during the festival. People hold dragon boat races in the river to remember the poet, Qu Yuan. The dragon boat race is a traditional activity for Chinese people. Wearing sweet-smelling bags During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid bad things. In some areas of China, a sweet-smelling bag is also used as a symbol of love between lovers. Girls’ Day A long time ago, a married daughter would return to her parents’ home during the Dragon Boat Festival. So the Dragon Boat Festival is also called Girls’ Day. Eating rice dumplings Eating zongzi is also a custom for Chinese people. Zongzi is a kind of food with different designs and styles. For thousands of years, the custom of eating zongzi has been popular in China and has spread to Korea, Japan and countries in Southeast Asia. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．What should Chinese people do during the Dragon Boat Festival? a. Take part in a dragon boat race.  b. Wear bags that have sweet smells. c. Eat delicious noodles.  d. Throw water at each other. A．ab B．bc C．ad D．cd 2．In order to ________, people hold dragon boat races. A．admire a famous scientist B．have good luck C．remember Qu Yuan D．celebrate the harvest 3．During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid ________. A．good things B．bad things C．funny things D．exciting things 4．Zongzi ________. A．can express love between lovers B．is eaten to avoid bad things C．has different designs and styles D．is only eaten in China 5．How many activities on the Dragon Boat Festival are mentioned in the passage? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 重难语篇提升练 （2025·河北石家庄·二模）On December 4, 2024, “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” was listed as intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO*. That’s to say, this Year of the Snake marks the first intangible cultural heritage Spring Festival. China now has 44 items on the intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO, continuing to be the country with the most items worldwide. The Spring Festival puts family first. The Chinese value family and the strong bonds among family members. Each Spring Festival, millions of people from all corners of the world set out on the journey home to enjoy the celebration of culture and traditions The Spring Festival celebrations last for 15 days, starting at the dining table and ending with the Lantern Festival, which bring much joy to family gatherings (聚会) and different cultural activities. Spring Festival food traditions have much to do with the culture of Chinese food. From dumplings to sticky rice cakes, from fried meatballs to braised fish, all dishes carry the best wishes for loved ones. People also carry on the traditions of hanging red lanterns, setting off fireworks and putting up couplets (对联), hoping to keep bad luck away and bring good luck. As part of Chinese culture, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China and around the world. Being on the list shows it’s recognized not only for its Chinese roots but also for the idea it carries-connecting all humans. Human unity (团结) has always played an important part in reaching common goals and a better future. *UNESCO refers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By listing some examples. B．By making a comparison. C．By sharing a piece of news. D．By telling an ancient story. 2．The underlined word “bonds” in the second paragraph means ______. A．differences B．connections C．traditions D．celebrations 3．What traditions are mentioned in the passage? a．hanging red lanterns        b．enjoying rice cakes c．putting up paper-cuts        d．setting off fireworks A．abd B．bcd C．acd D．abc 4．From the last paragraph, we learn ______. A．how to celebrate the Spring Festival B．how to set goals for a better future C．the importance of family members D．the importance of human unity 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The popularity of family gatherings B．Year of the Snake, a meaningful year C．A celebration of culture and unity D．A journey through time and space （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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$