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译林版七年级上册第八单元英语试题(江苏省专用)
一、单项选择(每题1分,共15分)
1. People usually ________ Christmas on December 25th by having a big dinner with family.
A. celebrate B. remember C. spread D. prepare
2. We eat ________ during the Dragon Boat Festival. They are made of glutinous rice with different fillings.
A. dumplings B. rice dumplings C. spring rolls D. haggis
3. My mother likes to ________ lanterns in our living room before the Spring Festival.
A. hang B. put up C. decorate D. spread
4. —What do people do during the Dragon Boat Festival?
—They usually watch dragon boat ________ and eat rice dumplings.
A. races B. games C. shows D. parties
5. We should ________ the elders in our family. They have more life experience.
A. respect B. celebrate C. remember D. carry
6. My family will have a big dinner ________ the Spring Festival. We will talk and laugh together.
A. during B. before C. after D. ahead
7. She is ________ some food for the party. She wants to make sure everyone has enough to eat.
A. spreading B. preparing C. hanging D. decorating
8. The Spring Festival ________ for about 15 days. People enjoy the holiday with their families.
A. lasts B. celebrates C. remembers D. spreads
9. There are many ________ of the Spring Festival, such as red envelopes and lanterns.
A. traditions B. symbols C. poems D. dishes
10. —What are you doing ________ the moment?
—I’m helping my mom make dumplings.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
11. He bought a new ________ to carry his clothes when he travels.
A. suitcase B. block C. lantern D. mountain
12. The story of Qu Yuan is ________ every year during the Dragon Boat Festival.
A. spread B. remembered C. celebrated D. prepared
13. We walked three ________ to get to the park. It took us about 30 minutes.
A. blocks B. mountains C. moments D. poems
14. The clock will ________ twelve at midnight. Then it will be the New Year.
A. strike B. hang C. climb D. double
15. She went to the supermarket ________ buying some ingredients for the dinner.
A. in the hope of B. because of C. instead of D. ahead of
二、完形填空(每题1分,共10分)
Festivals are important in every culture. They bring people together and let us remember traditions. My favorite festival is the Spring Festival.
Before the Spring Festival, my family gets busy. We 16 our house and put up Spring Festival couplets. My mom prepares delicious food, like dumplings and spring rolls. My dad buys new clothes for us. We also clean the house 17 to welcome good luck.
On New Year’s Eve, all family members get together. We have a big dinner. During the dinner, we talk about our life and 18 each other good wishes. After dinner, we watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. Some of us play cards or chat. We stay up until 19 , waiting for the New Year to come. When the clock strikes twelve, we cheer and set off fireworks.
On New Year’s Day, we visit relatives. We give red envelopes with money to children, 20 them good luck. We also eat sweet food, like candies and cakes. Everyone has a 21 time.
The Spring Festival lasts till the Lantern Festival. During this time, the streets are full of lanterns. People can watch lantern shows and guess riddles on lanterns.
I love the Spring Festival because it’s a time for family reunion. It makes me feel warm and happy. I hope this tradition will 22 forever.
Another festival I like is the Dragon Boat Festival. We eat 23 and watch dragon boat races. It’s a way to remember the great poet Qu Yuan.
Festivals are not just about food and fun. They carry the 24 of our culture. We should 25 them and pass them on to the next generation.
16. A. decorate B. spread C. remember D. strike
17. A. afterwards B. beforehand C. tonight D. midnight
18. A. take B. carry C. give D. respect
19. A. noon B. afternoon C. evening D. midnight
20. A. wishing B. celebrating C. remembering D. preparing
21. A. sad B. lively C. busy D. difficult
22. A. last B. spread C. climb D. double
23. A. dumplings B. rice dumplings C. spring rolls D. haggis
24. A. symbol B. meaning C. beauty D. tradition
25. A. forget B. change C. protect D. celebrate
三、阅读理解(每题2分,共30分)
(A)
Christmas is a popular festival in many Western countries. It is celebrated on December 25th every year.
Before Christmas, people are busy preparing. They decorate their houses with Christmas trees and colorful lights. They also buy presents for their family and friends. Many people go to the supermarket to buy food, like turkey and cakes, for the Christmas dinner.
On Christmas Eve, families get together for a big dinner. After dinner, they often sing Christmas songs and exchange presents. Children are very excited because they believe Santa Claus will come and put presents in their stockings on the doorstep.
On Christmas Day, people usually go to church in the morning. Then they have a relaxing day with their family. They eat leftover food from the night before and watch Christmas movies.
Christmas is a time for love and sharing. It brings people closer and makes everyone feel happy.
26. When is Christmas celebrated?
A. On November 25th. B. On December 25th. C. On January 25th. D. On February 25th.
27. What do people use to decorate their houses before Christmas?
A. Dragon lanterns. B. Spring Festival couplets. C. Christmas trees and lights. D. Rice dumplings.
28. What do families do on Christmas Eve?
A. They climb mountains. B. They have a big dinner and exchange presents.
C. They watch dragon boat races. D. They visit relatives.
29. Why are children excited on Christmas Eve?
A. Because they can eat rice dumplings. B. Because they will get presents from Santa Claus.
C. Because they can watch lantern shows. D. Because they can set off fireworks.
30. What do people usually do on Christmas Day morning?
A. They go to church. B. They prepare food. C. They decorate houses. D. They sing songs.
(B)
The Dragon Boat Festival is an important traditional festival in China. It is usually in June.
The festival has a long history. It is to remember Qu Yuan, a great poet in ancient China. Qu Yuan loved his country very much. When his country was in trouble, he jumped into the Miluo River. People were very sad. They rowed boats to look for him and threw rice dumplings into the river to stop fish from eating his body.
Today, people still keep the traditions of the festival. On this day, families make or buy rice dumplings. Rice dumplings are made of glutinous rice. They can have different fillings, like meat, beans or eggs. People also watch dragon boat races. The dragon boats are colourful and look like real dragons. The races are lively and exciting. Many people come to watch and cheer for the teams.
The Dragon Boat Festival is not just a festival. It is a way to keep our traditional culture alive.
31. Why do people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?
A. To welcome the New Year. B. To remember Qu Yuan.
C. To celebrate Christmas. D. To watch lantern shows.
32. What did people do to remember Qu Yuan?
A. They rowed boats and threw rice dumplings into the river.
B. They decorated houses and put up couplets.
C. They exchanged presents and sang songs.
D. They climbed mountains and had picnics.
33. What are rice dumplings made of?
A. Turkey. B. Glutinous rice. C. Cake. D. Bread.
34. What do people watch during the Dragon Boat Festival?
A. Christmas movies. B. Lantern shows. C. Dragon boat races. D. TV galas.
35. What does the Dragon Boat Festival help to do?
A. Stop fish from eating Qu Yuan’s body. B. Keep traditional culture alive.
C. Make people sad. D. Bring rain for the crops.
(C)
Different countries have different festivals. Each festival has its own traditions and meanings.
In Scotland, people celebrate Burns Night on January 25th. It is to remember Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet. On this night, people eat haggis, a traditional Scottish dish. They also read Burns’ poems and play the violin. The music is lively and people often dance to it.
In Greece, Easter is an important festival. People prepare special food, like lamb and bread. They also decorate eggs in bright colours. The eggs are a symbol of new life. On Easter Sunday, families go to church and then have a big meal together. They give each other chocolate eggs as presents.
In China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion. People eat mooncakes and watch the full moon. The moon is a symbol of family togetherness.
No matter where you are, festivals are a great way to learn about different cultures and enjoy life.
36. What is Burns Night in Scotland for?
A. To celebrate Easter. B. To remember Robert Burns.
C. To eat mooncakes. D. To watch dragon boat races.
37. What traditional food do people eat on Burns Night?
A. Haggis. B. Lamb. C. Mooncakes. D. Rice dumplings.
38. What is the symbol of new life in Greek Easter?
A. Chocolate eggs. B. Brightly decorated eggs. C. The full moon. D. Haggis.
39. What do people do during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
A. They read poems and play the violin. B. They go to church and have a big meal.
C. They eat mooncakes and watch the full moon. D. They decorate houses with lights.
40. What can we learn from different festivals?
A. Different cultures. B. Different sports. C. Different languages. D. Different schools.
四、词汇运用(每题1分,共10分)
41. We usually ________ (庆祝) the Spring Festival with our family. We have a big dinner together.
42. People eat ________ (粽子) during the Dragon Boat Festival to remember Qu Yuan.
43. My mother likes to ________ (悬挂) lanterns in our house before the Spring Festival.
44. The Dragon Boat ________ (比赛) are very exciting. Many people come to watch them.
45. We should ________ (尊敬) the elders. They have worked hard for their families.
46. She is ________ (准备) some delicious food for the party tonight.
47. The Spring Festival ________ (持续) for about 15 days. It’s a long holiday.
48. Red is a ________ (象征) of good luck in Chinese culture.
49. He wrote a ________ (诗) to celebrate his mother’s birthday.
50. We ________ (装饰) our Christmas tree with colourful lights every year.
五、根据中文意思完成句子(每题2分,共10分)
51. 人们通常在圣诞节吃火鸡和蛋糕。
People usually eat turkey and cakes ________ ________.
52. 端午节期间,我们观看龙舟比赛。
We watch ________ ________ ________ during the Dragon Boat Festival.
53. 他们正在为春节准备食物。
They are ________ ________ for the Spring Festival.
54. 我们应该记住我们的传统文化。
We should ________ our ________ ________.
55. 新年除夕,全家人聚在一起吃大餐。
All family members ________ ________ for a big dinner on New Year’s Eve.
六、书面表达(15分)
请以“My Favorite Festival”为题,写一篇短文,介绍你最喜欢的节日。内容包括:
1. 你最喜欢的节日是什么;
2. 这个节日在什么时候,人们通常做什么(如吃的食物、进行的活动);
3. 你喜欢这个节日的原因。
要求:
4. 语句通顺,语法正确;
5. 包含所有要点内容,可适当发挥;
6. 词数:70词左右。
My Favorite Festival
参考答案
一、单项选择
1-5 ABA AA 6-10 ABABB 11-15 ABA AA
二、完形填空
16-20 ABCDA 21-25 BABBC
三、阅读理解
26-30 BCBBA 31-35 BABCB 36-40 BABCA
四、词汇运用
41. celebrate 42. rice dumplings 43. hang 44. races 45. respect
42. preparing 47. lasts 48. symbol 49. poem 50. decorate
五、根据中文意思完成句子
51. at Christmas
52. dragon boat races
53. preparing food
54. remember; traditional culture
55. get together
六、书面表达
My Favorite Festival
My favorite festival is the Spring Festival. It usually comes in January or February.
Before the festival, we decorate our house and put up Spring Festival couplets. On New Year’s Eve, my family gets together for a big dinner with dumplings and spring rolls. We stay up till midnight to welcome the New Year. On New Year’s Day, we visit relatives and get red envelopes.
I love it because it’s a time for family reunion and full of joy.
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