02 在继承中发展（国庆节、中秋节、重阳节等）-2025-2026学年第一学期九年级英语阅读【热点·重点】话题（通用版）

话题02 在继承中发展 （国庆节、中秋节、重阳节等） “在继承中发展（国庆节、中秋节、重阳节等）”这一主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 主题群下 “历史、社会与文化” 的子话题。其核心指向通过传统节日的语言载体，理解文化传承的核心价值与当代创新路径 —— 既涵盖对节日起源、习俗等传统元素的认知，也包括传统形式与现代生活的融合实践（如数字化庆祝、文创开发等）。这一主题呼应了新课标对 “文化意识” 的培养要求，旨在帮助学生建立文化自信，学会用英语阐释中国节日的 “传承与发展” 逻辑。素材积累 句子积累 1.描述节日传统 The Mid-Autumn Festival, which dates back over 2,000 years, is a time for family reunion. （中秋节追溯至 2000 多年前，是家人团聚的日子。） On National Day, people usually watch the national flag-raising ceremony to show their love for the country.（国庆节当天，人们通常观看升旗仪式以表达爱国之情。） Climbing mountains and drinking chrysanthemum wine are traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival.（登高和饮菊花酒是重阳节的传统习俗。） Mooncakes, which are made of flour and red bean paste, symbolize unity in Chinese culture. （由面粉和红豆沙制成的月饼，在中国文化中象征团圆。） The origin of National Day is closely related to the founding of the People's Republic of China.（国庆节的起源与中华人民共和国的成立密切相关。） In the past, people would worship ancestors and eat double ninth cakes on this festival. （过去，人们会在这个节日祭祖并吃重阳糕。） The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year. （中秋节在每年农历八月十五庆祝。） Folk stories like "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" add rich cultural connotations to the festival. （“嫦娥奔月” 等民间故事为节日增添了丰富的文化内涵。） National Day parades show the country's development and national strength to the world. （国庆阅兵向世界展示国家的发展与国力。） Respecting the elderly is the core spirit behind the Double Ninth Festival. （敬老爱老是重阳节背后的核心精神。） 2.阐述发展变化 While preserving traditional rituals, we now celebrate festivals with more creative activities. （在保留传统仪式的同时，我们现在用更具创意的活动庆祝节日。） Online moon-gazing events have become popular among young people in recent years. （近年来，线上赏月活动在年轻人中流行起来。） Traditional mooncakes have been innovated into various flavors like matcha and chocolate. （传统月饼已被创新出抹茶、巧克力等多种口味。） Digital sacrifice allows people to honor ancestors without traveling long distances. （网络祭扫让人们无需长途跋涉即可祭祖。） National Day celebrations now blend military parades with cultural performances. （国庆庆祝活动如今融合了阅兵式与文艺表演。） Festival-themed 文创 products help spread traditional culture to younger generations. （节日文创产品助力向年轻一代传播传统文化。） The Double Ninth Festival has evolved from an ancient ritual to a day for respecting the elderly. （重阳节已从古代仪式演变为敬老日。） Technology has made it easier for overseas Chinese to participate in festival celebrations. （科技让海外华人更易参与节日庆祝。） Modern people still eat mooncakes but prefer healthier low-sugar versions. （现代人仍吃月饼，但更偏爱健康的低糖版本。） Some cities have started holding "traditional festival fairs" to combine customs with commerce. （部分城市开始举办 “传统节日市集”，将习俗与商业结合。） We have kept the tradition of family reunion while adding new forms like video calls. （我们保留了家庭团聚的传统，同时增加了视频通话等新形式。） The government uses social media to promote intangible cultural heritage related to festivals. （政府利用社交媒体推广与节日相关的非物质文化遗产。） 3.表达文化意义 Festivals are important carriers of a nation's history and culture.（节日是一个民族历史文化的重要载体。） Inheriting festival traditions helps strengthen our cultural identity.（传承节日传统有助于增强我们的文化认同。） The development of festivals shows the vitality of traditional culture.（节日的发展体现了传统文化的生命力。） Celebrating National Day makes people feel a strong sense of national pride. （庆祝国庆节让人们感受到强烈的民族自豪感。） Blending tradition with modernity makes festivals more attractive to young people. （传统与现代的融合让节日对年轻人更具吸引力。） Protecting festival customs is protecting our spiritual sustenance.（保护节日习俗就是保护我们的精神寄托。） Festivals teach us to respect history and cherish the present life.（节日教会我们尊重历史、珍惜当下生活。） The Double Ninth Festival reminds us of the importance of caring for the elderly. （重阳节提醒我们关爱老人的重要性。） Traditional festivals play a key role in promoting family bonds and social harmony. （传统节日在促进亲情与社会和谐中发挥关键作用。） Innovating festival forms does not mean abandoning traditions but making them alive. （创新节日形式并非抛弃传统，而是让传统焕发生机。） 必备词块 1.节日基础类 National Day 国庆节 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 Double Ninth Festival 重阳节 festival origin 节日起源 historical background 历史背景 cultural connotation 文化内涵 national symbol 国家象征 traditional holiday 传统节日 public holiday 法定假日 festive atmosphere 节日氛围 3.传统元素类 mooncake 月饼 osmanthus wine 桂花酒 chrysanthemum 菊花 double ninth cake 重阳糕 family reunion 家庭团聚 moon-gazing 赏月 climbing mountains 登高 ancestor worship 祭祖 national flag-raising ceremony 升旗仪式 cultural relic 文物 traditional ritual 传统仪式 folk custom 民俗 lunar calendar 农历 solar term 节气 3.发展创新类 cultural inheritance 文化传承 innovative adaptation 创新改编 modern celebration 现代庆祝方式 digital sacrifice 网络祭扫 festival-themed product 节日文创产品 online moon-gazing 线上赏月 cultural integration 文化融合 creative custom 创新习俗 intangible cultural heritage 非物质文化遗产 cultural communication 文化传播 heritage protection 遗产保护 creative transformation 创造性转化 4.情感态度类 national pride 民族自豪感 cultural identity 文化认同 family bond 亲情纽带 respect for tradition 尊重传统 sense of belonging 归属感 historical memory 历史记忆 aesthetic taste 审美情趣 spiritual sustenance 精神寄托 5.语言功能类 date back to 追溯至 pass down 传承 blend...with... 使…… 与…… 融合 keep alive 使延续 adapt to 适应 reflect 反映 symbolize 象征 promote 弘扬 preserve 保护 innovate 创新 实战演练 1 Public holidays are important for every country. They are days when people don’t need to work or go to school. People celebrate these holidays in different ways. In China, there are several public holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. National Day is on October 1st. It celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China. People usually have a three-day holiday. They may travel, visit friends and relatives, or watch the military parade on TV. In the United States, there are also many public holidays. Independence Day is on July 4th. It celebrates the independence of the United States from Britain. People usually have picnics, watch fireworks, and attend parades. Public holidays are not only for celebration but also for people to remember important events in history. They help people understand the culture and history of a country. 1．How do people celebrate National Day in China? A．They have picnics and watch fireworks. B．They travel, visit friends and relatives, or watch the military parade. C．They eat mooncakes and watch the moon. D．They sweep tombs and remember their ancestors. 2．What is the purpose of public holidays according to the passage? A．To celebrate and remember important events in history. B．To give people a break from work. C．To promote tourism. D．To allow people to visit friends and relatives. 3．Which of the following is NOT a public holiday in China? A．Tomb-Sweeping Day. B．Dragon Boat Festival. C．Thanksgiving Day. D．Mid-Autumn Festival. 4．What do both China and the United States have in common regarding public holidays? A．They both have a holiday on October 1st. B．They both have holidays to celebrate their founding. C．They both have a three-day holiday for their national day. D．They both watch military parades on their national day. 2 People’s Republic of China was established (成立) on October 1st, 1949. After that, Chinese National Day is celebrated on that day every year. In the past 22 years, lots of Chinese have gone traveling during the “Golden Week” (a 7-day holiday from Oct. 1st to 7th) around the country. It leads to a sea of people at scenic spots (景点); train tickets are difficult to get; flight tickets cost (花费) more than usual; and hotel rooms are in short supply... To make your travel in China easier and more comfortable, here are some tips for you: a. If possible, avoid (避免) traveling during the “Golden Week”. One can make it just before or after the “crowding period”. During those time periods, there are usually fewer tourists. The cost is lower, and the visit is more satisfying. b. If one really needs to travel during the Chinese National Day holiday, try to avoid the first two days and the last day of the “Golden Week”, because they are the busiest time for transportation system, when the flight tickets are the highest and train and long-distance bus tickets are hardest to buy. Also, the first two days are usually the most crowded at the scenic spots, especially the famous ones. c. Avoid hot destinations (目的地). These places are always crowded with visitors during the “Golden Week”. Choose some not so famous tourism cities and attractions, where there are fewer visitors and one can enjoy the scene more leisurely. d. Book flight/train tickets and hotel rooms in advance (提前). 1．The “Golden Week” is celebrated from about ________. A．1949 B．1969 C．2000 D．2009 2．Which is NOT true about traveling during the “Golden Week”? A．It’s hard to get the train tickets. B．There are more rooms provided during the week. C．There are more people at scenic spots. D．The flight tickets are more expensive than usual. 3．You’d better not travel on ________ according to the passage. A．October 2nd B．October 3rd C．October 5th D．September 30th 4．What does the underlined word “leisurely” mean in Chinese? A．悠闲地 B．努力地 C．快速地 D．忙碌地 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．How to Travel Easily in China B．How to Get Train Tickets Easily C．How to Choose the Scenic Spots in China D．How to Travel Easily during the “Golden Week” 3 Cheerful Xingfu Community Happy National Day National Day is coming. Xingfu Community will have some activities to celebrate it. Clean-up Sweep the ground, water flowers and clear the fallen leaves (落叶) in the community. Volunteers will come and meet at Room 101 in Building 2 at 8:00 a.m. this Thursday. Four stars for joining in this activity. Party Rock We will have a community party at 5 o’clock this Sunday evening. You can enjoy wonderful songs and dancing shows at the party until 9 o’clock. Welcome to the community club. Don’t bring food or drinks. Two stars for joining in this activity. Handmade Club Would you like to make colorful paper fans (扇子) for your mother? Come and join us at Room 201 in Building 4 at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. Three stars for joining in this activity.PS: You can get free gifts with the stars you collect in the service center. ★★★: An English notebook ★★★★: A storybook ★★★★★: A cotton scarf 1．What will the volunteers do in the Clean-up activity? A．Sweep the ground. B．Water trees. C．Clear the litter. D．Plant vegetables. 2．When will the community party start? A．At 8:00 a.m. this Thursday. B．At 5:00 p.m. this Sunday. C．At 9:00 p.m. this Sunday. D．At 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. 3．Where can people take part in the Handmade Club activity? A．At Room 101 in Building 2. B．In the community club. C．At Room 201 in Building 4. D．In the service center. 4．Li Ming wants to get an English notebook and a storybook. What activities should he join in? A．Party Rock. B．Handmade Club. C．Clean-up and Party Rock. D．Clean-up and Handmade Club. 5．What is the purpose (目的) of the text? A．To show how to get gifts. B．To tell us National Day is fun. C．To show community stars rules. D．To let us join community activities. 4 Festivals Symbol Name Chinese New Year the Dragon Boat Festival the Lantern Festival the Mid-Autumn Festival Tree Planting Day Date January or February the fifth day of the fifth lunar month the fifteenth day of the first lunar month the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month March 12th Country China China China China China 1．The Dragon Boat Festival often comes on ________. A．the second day in October B．the third Thursday in December C．the fifth day of the fifth lunar month D．the first day in August 2．Of all the festivals above, ________ comes first in a year. A．Chinese New Year B．the Mid-Autumn Festival C．Tree Planting Day D．the Lantern Festival 3．The symbol of Chinese New Year is ________. A．turkey B．mooncakes C．zongzi D．dumplings 4．There are ________ festivals in China in the form. A．two B．five C．four D．three 5．From the form we know that Tree Planting Day is celebrated in ________. A．May B．August C．March D．July 5 The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of 2,000 years. All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are admiring the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns.   In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest happens at the same time. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol (象征) of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary (文学的) history of China, many poets (诗人) gave words to the moon. The following is one of the best of those poems. Thoughts in the Silent Night —Li Bai The moonlight is shining through the window, And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground, Looking up to see the moon, Looking down I miss so much about my hometown. Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness (乡愁) at the moon. 1．All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show ________. A．the happiness of people B．the differences of people C．the importance of the Festival D．the happiness and excitement of people 2．Why do people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival in some places? A．Because they think the fire is a symbol of peace. B．Because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. C．Because they hope the harvest is good in the next year. D．Because they hope they will be healthier in the next year. 3．What does the underlined word “frost” mean in Chinese? A．霜 B．雾 C．影 D．光 4．What did Li Bai write to show his homesickness at the moon? A．A story of the Moon. B．A poem named Thoughts in the Silent Night. C．A song called Thoughts in the Silent Night. D．A joke. 6 The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of more than 2000 years. Chinese people have thought up lots of Mid-Autumn traditions. All the celebrations show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are enjoying the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns. These three celebrations have been passed from generation to generation. Chinese people may think the Mid-Autumn Festival is not coming if they don’t do these three things. In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest is at the same time as the festival. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary history of China, many poets penned praise to the pure moon of Mid-Autumn night and gave words to their delicate feelings. For example, Li Bai wrote Thoughts in the Silent Night to express his homesickness at the Moon Festival. 1．Which one is not the celebration during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the passage? A．Making lanterns. B．Eating tangyuan. C．Eating moon cakes. D．Appreciating the moon. 2．In Nanjing, what do people cook duck with? A．Fires. B．Leaves. C．Sweet-scented taro. D．Sweet-scented osmanthus. 3．How does Li Bai feel in his poem “Thoughts in the Silent Night”? A．Afraid. B．Happy. C．Bored. D．Homesick. 4．What does the underlined word “penned” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Draw. B．Sang. C．Wrote. D．Made. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．The Mid-Autumn Traditions in China B．A Poem about the Mid-Autumn Festival C．The Mid-Autumn celebration in Chaozhou D．Three celebrations in the Mid-Autumn Festival 7 Autumn offers colorful leaves and cool air for comfortable walks. People around the world love this golden season. Many countries have their own special ways of celebrating it. In the U.K., the Harvest (丰收) Festival celebrates a successful harvest. The festivities usually include seasonal decorations (装饰), singing and more. Autumn also means cooking dinners by an open fire and watching the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night. It falls on November 5. In North America, Thanksgiving is an important celebration. It takes place in late November every year. Turkey always has a place at the Thanksgiving dinner table. People often take walks in the parks or have trips to see the beautiful autumn leaves. In France, thousands of people go into the forests to pick mushrooms (蘑菇). Germans make a traditional pumpkin (南瓜) soup. It can be warm or cold. When it comes to apples, there are many different kinds of delicious autumn dishes across Europe. For example, apple pancakes are a popular dish throughout autumn in many countries. Some countries can get quite creative. A traditional food in China is mooncakes. They are a key part of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. 1．When is Guy Fawkes Night? A．On November 5. B．On October 15. C．In the middle of November. D．In late November. 2．Where do French people pick mushrooms? A．In the parks. B．By the lake. C．In the forests. D．In the garden. 3．The underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refers to (指代) “________”. A．Creative countries B．Mooncakes C．Apple pancakes D．Chinese people 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．Important Festivals in Europe B．Delicious Food in Autumn C．Autumn Traditions in the World D．Autumn Outdoor Activities 8 The trotting horse lamp is a kind of traditional lantern which is often used to celebrate festivals such as theSpring Festival, the Lantern Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The lamp is popular for its great fun and deep meaning in Changyi in Jiangxi Province. If someone expects everything to go well in the future, he or she will light a trotting horse lamp. There is a wheel inside the lantern, as well as small candles that are burning at its bottom. Wooden sticks support the whole lamp and paper covers it. Once the candles burn, the temperature inside goes up. Then it’s hot enough to cause the air to flow, so that the wheel shaft turns. The shadow of the paper cuttings on the shaft appears on the screen, and the picture will move around without stopping because of the airflow. In ancient times, the paper cuttings were often about people who were riding horses. Because the movements of the paper cuttings looked as if a few people were going after each other, this kind of lantern is named the trotting horse lamp. And it has been listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (省级非物质文化遗产). However, making a trotting horse lamp is very challenging. It requires not only painting and paper cutting skills but also lots of patience, as every step must be done carefully. At present, this skill is mainly in the hands of the older generation. They worry it might disappear and hope that people can try learning it and pass it down. So some schools have started clubs where students can try making simple trotting horse lamps. The older experts say, “We hope young people will keep this art alive!” 1．Why do people light a trotting horse lamp? A．To celebrate birthdays. B．To show beautiful pictures. C．To show their skills. D．To wish for good luck. 2．What makes the wheel shaft turn according to Paragraph 2? A．The small burning candles at the bottom. B．The paper covers used to protect the shaft. C．The rising temperature causing air movement. D．The wooden sticks supporting the whole lamp. 3．What does the underlined word “shadow” in the third paragraph probably mean? A．A mark on the walls. B．Colors on the screen. C．Dark shapes on surface. D．Shapes on the ground. 4．What was often shown in the paper cuttings in ancient times? A．People who were fishing. B．People who were dancing. C．People who were playing. D．People who were riding horses. 5．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To explain the history of a festival. B．To encourage people to pass down the old skill. C．To teach us how to make a lamp. D．To show us the development of a lamp. 9 There are many holidays and festivals. Dads have Father’s Day. Children have Children’s Day. Is there a special day for old people? The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for old people in China. It is also named the “Chong Yang Festival” and has a history of over 2,000 years. The traditional Chinese festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. On this day, people show love for their grandparents. People do many different kinds of things on this day. They enjoy flowers, eat special cakes and drink wine (酒). It’s very interesting. The best way to celebrate it is climbing hills or mountains. People think climbing will bring them good luck and help old people live long lives. The Double Ninth Festival is also a good time for a family get-together. And young people give their presents and best wishes to the old. 1．Why is the Double Ninth Festival special in China? A．Because it is a festival for children. B．Because it is a festival for old people. C．Because we can show love for our parents. D．Because we can enjoy a 3-day holiday. 2．What does the underlined word “traditional” mean in Chinese? A．新颖的 B．传统的 C．流行的 D．现代的 3．What do people do on the Double Ninth Festival? A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④ 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The celebrations of the Double Ninth Festival. B．The history of the Double Ninth Festival. C．The food of the Double Ninth Festival. D．The time of the Double Ninth Festival. 5．Which festival is after the Double Ninth Festival during a year? A．The Laba Festival. B．The Dragon Boat Festival. C．The Lantern Festival. D．The Mid-autumn Festival. 10 The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China. Usually Chinese eat mooncakes to celebrate the festival. Huangzhuang Village in Hebei is famous for its mooncakes and people often call it the “mooncake-making village”. It’s about 250 km away from Beijing. Around 10,000 people live there. The history of making mooncakes in Huangzhuang dates back to the 1930s. A villager called Zhang Fucheng learned how to make mooncakes and brought back the skill (技艺) to the village. In the 1980s, he started helping villagers make mooncakes for the festival. Around 2010, villagers saw the business opportunity (商机) of making mooncakes and started to join the industry. Now, more than 1,600 villagers are doing things related to (与……相关) mooncakes. Before the 2024 Mid- Autumn Festival, a lot of people from outside Huangzhuang came to buy mooncakes. On September 11, Zhang Wei from Shijiazhuang drove about 30 minutes to Huangzhuang and bought some boxes of mooncakes. “I like to go to the ‘mooncake-making village’ in person to enjoy the great festive atmosphere (节日氛围),” Zhang Wei said. 1．Where is the “mooncake-making village”? A．In Hebei. B．In Beijing. C．In Shandong. D．In Zhejiang. 2．What happened to Zhang Fucheng in the 1930s? A．He learned how to make mooncakes. B．He began to help the villagers make mooncakes. C．He asked the villagers to start selling mooncakes. D．He bought many mooncakes as gifts for the villagers. 3．What does the underlined word “industry” mean? A．研究 B．表演 C．斗争 D．行业 4．How did Zhang Wei get to Huangzhuang to buy mooncakes? A．On foot. B．By bike. C．By car. D．By bus. 5．Which of the following questions does the passage answer? A．What’s the most important festival in China? B．How many people live in Huangzhuang? C．Why did Zhang Fucheng help villagers make mooncakes? D．Who did Zhang Wei go to Huangzhuang with on September 11? 10 Chinese food is an important part of Chinese culture. Most people in China ask the question “Did you eat?” when they meet. It is not about the food. They just want to say “Hello!” Or they say, “Let’s eat together!” It shows they want to make friends with you when you have meals together. Traditional Chinese food always has special meanings behind it. Chinese people eat dumplings on the Spring Festival not only because they are delicious, but also because it’s fun to make dumplings with families. So dumplings mean love and getting together. People eat tangyuan or yuanxiao on the Lantern Festival. It is the symbol of “tuanyuan”. They eat zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival to remember Qu Yuan. And eating mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival also means people’s wishes for the families they love and miss. On birthdays, Chinese people eat some eggs in the morning. Eggs are a symbol of life and good luck. And they cook a large bowl of long noodles at noon for the family to enjoy. They never cut up the noodles because the long noodles are a symbol of long life. 1．What do Chinese people often say when they meet? A．“Did you eat?” B．“Hello!” C．“Let’s eat together!” D．“Let’s make friends!” 2．Which of the following is NOT true from the passage? A．Chinese people like long noodles and eggs on their birthdays. B．Chinese people eat tangyuan for the meaning of “tuanyuan”. C．Chinese people eat zongzi to show wishes to their families. D．Chinese people eat dumplings because they are delicious and they can have fun making dumplings with families. 3．What’s the best title (标题) for the passage? A．Birthday Food in China B．Traditional Festivals in China C．Ways to Cook Chinese Food D．The Food Culture in China 11 The Double Ninth Festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历) each year. It shows people’s wishes for old people’s long life because “nine” sounds the same as “long” in Chinese and it is the largest number within ten. Caring for old people is a Chinese virtue (美德). More and more young people show their love for the old on this festival. A report made online by China Youth Daily asked 1.527 Chinese under 40 about the festival. They found young people show their love for the old in different ways. More than 80% of people think they should pay more attention to (关注) the health of the old people. 70% of the young always spend more time with the old people. 43% say they give enough money to the old people. More than 30% say they teach the old people how to use smart phones (智能手机) better. Lingling works in Beijing. Her grandparents live in Hebei Province. She can’t visit her grandparents very often, but she tries her best to spend the Double Ninth Festival with them almost every year because she wants to make them happy. 1．Why is the Double Ninth Festival on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month? A．To show wishes for old people’s rich life. B．To show wishes for old people’s good luck. C．To show wishes for old people’s long life. D．To show wishes for old people’s good health. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Over 80% of people care about the old people’s hobbies. B．About 70% of people spend more time with the old people. C．About 40% of people give the old little money. D．Over 30% of people teach the old to use computers better. 3．How many people pay more attention to the health of the old people according to the passage? A．1,222. B．1,069. C．657. D．459. 4．What do we know about Lingling? A．She is working in Hebei Province. B．She cares about her grandparents. C．She can often visit her grandparents. D．Her grandparents live with her in Beijing. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．The history of the Double Ninth Festival. B．Some activities on the Double Ninth Festival. C．Some traditions (传统) on the Double Ninth Festival. D．Young people’s love for the old on the Double Ninth Festival. 12 Do you still remember, while you were busy learning to talk as a young child, all of the time your grandparents spent teaching you how to use a spoon and chopsticks (筷子)? Over time, however, you may notice that their faces have been away from your life, and you may forget when is the last time you visited them. My grandpa lives in the countryside. On last year’s Double Ninth Festival, my family and I drove to his home. After arriving at his house, I really wanted to do something for him. I decided to help him wash his feet, as he had once done for me when I was a little kid. After years of farm work, Grandpa’s feet were covered with calluses (老茧). I prepared some warm water, tested the water’s temperature and then took off his shoes and socks. Grandpa put his feet in the warm water. I tried to give him a foot massage (按摩). Grandpa was very enjoyable with my “service”. When we were about to leave, Grandpa said to us, “It’s getting dark. Be careful and come back as often as you can!” I was moved by these words. We should never forget what our grandparents have done for us. Spend as much time as we can with them. Make every day as if it was the Double Ninth Festival! 1．Why were Grandpa’s feet covered with calluses? A．Because he once hurt his feet. B．Because he lived a poor life. C．Because he worked hard on the farm. D．Because he was weak. 2．How may Grandpa feel about my “service”? A．Happy. B．Bored. C．Normal. D．Upset. 3．The text is written in the order of ________. A．space B．time C．events D．places 13 Traditional Chinese 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. Qingming, the Tomb Sweeping Day, is around April 5. People from home and abroad go to the graves (墓) in memory of the dead Qixi, the Qixi Festival, is on the seventh day of the seventh. month in the Chinese calendar. It’s the Chinese version (版本) of Valentine’s Day. Duanwu, the Dragon Boat Festival, is on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. People eat rice dumplings and have dragon boat races in memory of the poet Qu Yuan. Zhongqiu, the Mid—Autumn Festival, is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Families enjoy moon cakes 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．The Mid-Autumn Festival is _______ in the Chinese calendar. A．on August 15th B．on July 7th C．on January 15th D．on May 15th 2．What do Chinese people eat at the Dragon Boat Festival? A．Dumplings. B．Mooncakes. C．Rice dumplings. D．Sweet dumplings. 3．The Chinese version of Valentine’s Day is _______. A．the Lantern Festival B．the Night of Sevens C．the Spring Festival D．the Tomb Sweeping Day 4．At the Tomb Sweeping Day, people go to the graves in memory of _______. A．Qu Yuan B．the elderly C．Chang’e D．the dead 5．At the Double Ninth Festival, what do people usually do? A．They watch lanterns. B．They pay respect to old people. C．They visit their relatives. D．They get together to tell stories. 14 China’s Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar (农历) calendar. Here are some ________ related to (与……有关) this festival. Nine Nine is an important number in Chinese culture because its Chinese pronunciation (发音) is jiu. That means “long”. According to I Ching (《易经》), the number six is yin while nine is yang, so the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is called Chongyang. Plants When it comes to the Double Ninth Festival, we can’t miss two important plants, the cornel (山茱萸) and chrysanthemum. Ancient people believed that wearing the cornel on this day could help people stay away from illness. Chrysanthemum looks like a ball and has many long narrow petals (花瓣). People believed it could drive away (驱赶) bad luck and stop them from (阻止) getting a cold in late autumn. Elders As time goes by, the festival has more meanings. In 1989, the Chinese government set it as a day for the elders to encourage all to respect and love them. 1．Why is nine an important number in Chinese culture? A．Its pronunciation is similar to yang in Chinese. B．Its pronunciation is similar to “long” in English. C．Ancient people believed it could drive away bad luck. D．The meaning of the number nine is “long” in Chinese. 2．What is the purpose (目的) of setting the Double Ninth Festival as a day for the elders? A．To help people learn Chinese. B．To keep people away from illness. C．To remember the traditional customs better. D．To encourage everyone to respect and love the old. 3．Which of the following can we put in ________? A．key words B．meaningful numbers C．beautiful plants D．important people 15 The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival—a perfect time to make the elders feel special. It’s been a tradition for years, but if you haven’t celebrated it before, this could be a good year to start. Maybe you can do something grand for your grandparents. One way to celebrate your grandparents is to simply spend time with them, which is many grandparents’ favorite thing to do. You could plan to share a meal, go for a walk, read together, or invite them to one of your activities. If they don’t live close by, you can video call them to chat or to do something together. Another way to mark the day is to spend it volunteering with your grandparents. Talk to them about what they might like to do. If they love the outdoors, you could spend time cleaning up one of their favorite parks. If they love to cook, you could cook with them and make bagged lunches to bring to a food pantry. Helping others is a great experience to share with your grandparents and will help you make memories you’ll never forget. You can also celebrate your grandparents by making them a special video message. You can start by expressing best wishes, then share some favorite memories of times you have spent together. If you have sisters or brothers, they can be part of your video or they can make their own. It’s like a digital (数字的) card your grandparents can watch when they’re missing you. Many grandparents are the historians of their family. One way to learn more about your family’s past is to go through stored photos and keepsakes (纪念品) with your grandparents. Ask them to open up a couple of boxes and talk to you about the contents. Another choice is to do a video interview with a grandparent about your family’s history and share it with the rest of your relatives. 1．Which of the following may be many grandparents’ favorite thing? a. sharing a meal         b. going for a walk c. reading together         d. doing something alone A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 2．The underlined word “pantry” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to ________. A．a place where people share food with grandparents. B．a place where people can get food for free. C．a place where people can sell food for money. D．a place where people can learn to cook. 3．What is the possible structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The history of the Chongyang Festival. B．The story behind the Chongyang Festival. C．The meaning of celebrating the Chongyang Festival. D．The ways to celebrate grandparents on the Chongyang Festival. 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 $ 话题02 在继承中发展 （国庆节、中秋节、重阳节等） 素材积累 “在继承中发展（国庆节、中秋节、重阳节等）”这一主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 主题群下 “历史、社会与文化” 的子话题。其核心指向通过传统节日的语言载体，理解文化传承的核心价值与当代创新路径 —— 既涵盖对节日起源、习俗等传统元素的认知，也包括传统形式与现代生活的融合实践（如数字化庆祝、文创开发等）。这一主题呼应了新课标对 “文化意识” 的培养要求，旨在帮助学生建立文化自信，学会用英语阐释中国节日的 “传承与发展” 逻辑。 句子积累 1.描述节日传统 The Mid-Autumn Festival, which dates back over 2,000 years, is a time for family reunion. （中秋节追溯至 2000 多年前，是家人团聚的日子。） On National Day, people usually watch the national flag-raising ceremony to show their love for the country.（国庆节当天，人们通常观看升旗仪式以表达爱国之情。） Climbing mountains and drinking chrysanthemum wine are traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival.（登高和饮菊花酒是重阳节的传统习俗。） Mooncakes, which are made of flour and red bean paste, symbolize unity in Chinese culture. （由面粉和红豆沙制成的月饼，在中国文化中象征团圆。） The origin of National Day is closely related to the founding of the People's Republic of China.（国庆节的起源与中华人民共和国的成立密切相关。） In the past, people would worship ancestors and eat double ninth cakes on this festival. （过去，人们会在这个节日祭祖并吃重阳糕。） The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year. （中秋节在每年农历八月十五庆祝。） Folk stories like "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" add rich cultural connotations to the festival. （“嫦娥奔月” 等民间故事为节日增添了丰富的文化内涵。） National Day parades show the country's development and national strength to the world. （国庆阅兵向世界展示国家的发展与国力。） Respecting the elderly is the core spirit behind the Double Ninth Festival. （敬老爱老是重阳节背后的核心精神。） 2.阐述发展变化 While preserving traditional rituals, we now celebrate festivals with more creative activities. （在保留传统仪式的同时，我们现在用更具创意的活动庆祝节日。） Online moon-gazing events have become popular among young people in recent years. （近年来，线上赏月活动在年轻人中流行起来。） Traditional mooncakes have been innovated into various flavors like matcha and chocolate. （传统月饼已被创新出抹茶、巧克力等多种口味。） Digital sacrifice allows people to honor ancestors without traveling long distances. （网络祭扫让人们无需长途跋涉即可祭祖。） National Day celebrations now blend military parades with cultural performances. （国庆庆祝活动如今融合了阅兵式与文艺表演。） Festival-themed 文创 products help spread traditional culture to younger generations. （节日文创产品助力向年轻一代传播传统文化。） The Double Ninth Festival has evolved from an ancient ritual to a day for respecting the elderly. （重阳节已从古代仪式演变为敬老日。） Technology has made it easier for overseas Chinese to participate in festival celebrations. （科技让海外华人更易参与节日庆祝。） Modern people still eat mooncakes but prefer healthier low-sugar versions. （现代人仍吃月饼，但更偏爱健康的低糖版本。） Some cities have started holding "traditional festival fairs" to combine customs with commerce. （部分城市开始举办 “传统节日市集”，将习俗与商业结合。） We have kept the tradition of family reunion while adding new forms like video calls. （我们保留了家庭团聚的传统，同时增加了视频通话等新形式。） The government uses social media to promote intangible cultural heritage related to festivals. （政府利用社交媒体推广与节日相关的非物质文化遗产。） 3.表达文化意义 Festivals are important carriers of a nation's history and culture.（节日是一个民族历史文化的重要载体。） Inheriting festival traditions helps strengthen our cultural identity.（传承节日传统有助于增强我们的文化认同。） The development of festivals shows the vitality of traditional culture.（节日的发展体现了传统文化的生命力。） Celebrating National Day makes people feel a strong sense of national pride. （庆祝国庆节让人们感受到强烈的民族自豪感。） Blending tradition with modernity makes festivals more attractive to young people. （传统与现代的融合让节日对年轻人更具吸引力。） Protecting festival customs is protecting our spiritual sustenance.（保护节日习俗就是保护我们的精神寄托。） Festivals teach us to respect history and cherish the present life.（节日教会我们尊重历史、珍惜当下生活。） The Double Ninth Festival reminds us of the importance of caring for the elderly. （重阳节提醒我们关爱老人的重要性。） Traditional festivals play a key role in promoting family bonds and social harmony. （传统节日在促进亲情与社会和谐中发挥关键作用。） Innovating festival forms does not mean abandoning traditions but making them alive. （创新节日形式并非抛弃传统，而是让传统焕发生机。） 必备词块 1.节日基础类 National Day 国庆节 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 Double Ninth Festival 重阳节 festival origin 节日起源 historical background 历史背景 cultural connotation 文化内涵 national symbol 国家象征 traditional holiday 传统节日 public holiday 法定假日 festive atmosphere 节日氛围 3.传统元素类 mooncake 月饼 osmanthus wine 桂花酒 chrysanthemum 菊花 double ninth cake 重阳糕 family reunion 家庭团聚 moon-gazing 赏月 climbing mountains 登高 ancestor worship 祭祖 national flag-raising ceremony 升旗仪式 cultural relic 文物 traditional ritual 传统仪式 folk custom 民俗 lunar calendar 农历 solar term 节气 3.发展创新类 cultural inheritance 文化传承 innovative adaptation 创新改编 modern celebration 现代庆祝方式 digital sacrifice 网络祭扫 festival-themed product 节日文创产品 online moon-gazing 线上赏月 cultural integration 文化融合 creative custom 创新习俗 intangible cultural heritage 非物质文化遗产 cultural communication 文化传播 heritage protection 遗产保护 creative transformation 创造性转化 4.情感态度类 national pride 民族自豪感 cultural identity 文化认同 family bond 亲情纽带 respect for tradition 尊重传统 sense of belonging 归属感 historical memory 历史记忆 aesthetic taste 审美情趣 spiritual sustenance 精神寄托 5.语言功能类 date back to 追溯至 pass down 传承 blend...with... 使…… 与…… 融合 keep alive 使延续 adapt to 适应 reflect 反映 symbolize 象征 promote 弘扬 preserve 保护 innovate 创新 实战演练 1 Public holidays are important for every country. They are days when people don’t need to work or go to school. People celebrate these holidays in different ways. In China, there are several public holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. National Day is on October 1st. It celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China. People usually have a three-day holiday. They may travel, visit friends and relatives, or watch the military parade on TV. In the United States, there are also many public holidays. Independence Day is on July 4th. It celebrates the independence of the United States from Britain. People usually have picnics, watch fireworks, and attend parades. Public holidays are not only for celebration but also for people to remember important events in history. They help people understand the culture and history of a country. 1．How do people celebrate National Day in China? A．They have picnics and watch fireworks. B．They travel, visit friends and relatives, or watch the military parade. C．They eat mooncakes and watch the moon. D．They sweep tombs and remember their ancestors. 2．What is the purpose of public holidays according to the passage? A．To celebrate and remember important events in history. B．To give people a break from work. C．To promote tourism. D．To allow people to visit friends and relatives. 3．Which of the following is NOT a public holiday in China? A．Tomb-Sweeping Day. B．Dragon Boat Festival. C．Thanksgiving Day. D．Mid-Autumn Festival. 4．What do both China and the United States have in common regarding public holidays? A．They both have a holiday on October 1st. B．They both have holidays to celebrate their founding. C．They both have a three-day holiday for their national day. D．They both watch military parades on their national day. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国和美国的公共假日，包括假日的庆祝方式及其历史意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“People usually have a three-day holiday. They may travel, visit friends and relatives, or watch the military parade on TV.”可知，中国国庆节的庆祝方式包括旅行、探访亲友或观看阅兵。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Public holidays are not only for celebration but also for people to remember important events in history.”可知，公共假日的目的是庆祝和纪念历史重要事件。故选A。 3．细节理解题。文中列举的中国公共假日包括“New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day”，未提及“Thanksgiving Day”。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“National Day…celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China”和“Independence Day…celebrates the independence of the United States from Britain”可知，两国都有庆祝国家成立的假日。故选B。 2 People’s Republic of China was established (成立) on October 1st, 1949. After that, Chinese National Day is celebrated on that day every year. In the past 22 years, lots of Chinese have gone traveling during the “Golden Week” (a 7-day holiday from Oct. 1st to 7th) around the country. It leads to a sea of people at scenic spots (景点); train tickets are difficult to get; flight tickets cost (花费) more than usual; and hotel rooms are in short supply... To make your travel in China easier and more comfortable, here are some tips for you: a. If possible, avoid (避免) traveling during the “Golden Week”. One can make it just before or after the “crowding period”. During those time periods, there are usually fewer tourists. The cost is lower, and the visit is more satisfying. b. If one really needs to travel during the Chinese National Day holiday, try to avoid the first two days and the last day of the “Golden Week”, because they are the busiest time for transportation system, when the flight tickets are the highest and train and long-distance bus tickets are hardest to buy. Also, the first two days are usually the most crowded at the scenic spots, especially the famous ones. c. Avoid hot destinations (目的地). These places are always crowded with visitors during the “Golden Week”. Choose some not so famous tourism cities and attractions, where there are fewer visitors and one can enjoy the scene more leisurely. d. Book flight/train tickets and hotel rooms in advance (提前). 1．The “Golden Week” is celebrated from about ________. A．1949 B．1969 C．2000 D．2009 2．Which is NOT true about traveling during the “Golden Week”? A．It’s hard to get the train tickets. B．There are more rooms provided during the week. C．There are more people at scenic spots. D．The flight tickets are more expensive than usual. 3．You’d better not travel on ________ according to the passage. A．October 2nd B．October 3rd C．October 5th D．September 30th 4．What does the underlined word “leisurely” mean in Chinese? A．悠闲地 B．努力地 C．快速地 D．忙碌地 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．How to Travel Easily in China B．How to Get Train Tickets Easily C．How to Choose the Scenic Spots in China D．How to Travel Easily during the “Golden Week” 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．D 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国国庆节“黄金周”期间旅游的特点和问题，并提供了几条建议，帮助游客更轻松、舒适的在中国旅行。 1．推理判断题。根据“In the past 22 years, lots of Chinese have gone traveling during the “Golden Week” (a 7-day holiday from Oct. 1st to 7th) around the country.”可知，过去的22年，大概是在2000年。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“and hotel rooms are in short supply...”可知，“黄金周”期间，房间紧缺，选项B“提供更多房间”与事实不符。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“try to avoid the first two days and the last day of the ‘Golden Week’,”可知，避开国庆假期的前两天，10月2日属于前两日。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“where there are fewer visitors and one can enjoy the scene more leisurely.”可知，选择冷门景点可减少游客拥挤，从而更悠闲地欣赏风景，故推出划线部分leisurely意为“悠闲地”。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要是提供黄金周期间的旅行建议，选项D“如何在‘黄金周’轻松旅行”符合本文标题。故选D。 3 Cheerful Xingfu Community Happy National Day National Day is coming. Xingfu Community will have some activities to celebrate it. Clean-up Sweep the ground, water flowers and clear the fallen leaves (落叶) in the community. Volunteers will come and meet at Room 101 in Building 2 at 8:00 a.m. this Thursday. Four stars for joining in this activity. Party Rock We will have a community party at 5 o’clock this Sunday evening. You can enjoy wonderful songs and dancing shows at the party until 9 o’clock. Welcome to the community club. Don’t bring food or drinks. Two stars for joining in this activity. Handmade Club Would you like to make colorful paper fans (扇子) for your mother? Come and join us at Room 201 in Building 4 at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. Three stars for joining in this activity.PS: You can get free gifts with the stars you collect in the service center. ★★★: An English notebook ★★★★: A storybook ★★★★★: A cotton scarf 1．What will the volunteers do in the Clean-up activity? A．Sweep the ground. B．Water trees. C．Clear the litter. D．Plant vegetables. 2．When will the community party start? A．At 8:00 a.m. this Thursday. B．At 5:00 p.m. this Sunday. C．At 9:00 p.m. this Sunday. D．At 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. 3．Where can people take part in the Handmade Club activity? A．At Room 101 in Building 2. B．In the community club. C．At Room 201 in Building 4. D．In the service center. 4．Li Ming wants to get an English notebook and a storybook. What activities should he join in? A．Party Rock. B．Handmade Club. C．Clean-up and Party Rock. D．Clean-up and Handmade Club. 5．What is the purpose (目的) of the text? A．To show how to get gifts. B．To tell us National Day is fun. C．To show community stars rules. D．To let us join community activities. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．D 【解析】本文为幸福社区为庆祝国庆节，推出清洁活动、社区派对、手工俱乐部三项活动，介绍了各活动的内容、时间、地点、奖励规则，旨在吸引社区居民参与国庆庆祝活动。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sweep the ground, water flowers and clear the fallen leaves (落叶) in the community.”可知，需要清扫地面、浇花、清理社区落叶。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“We will have a community party at 5 o’clock this Sunday evening.”可知，时间是本周日晚5点举办社区派对。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Come and join us at Room 201 in Building 4 at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday.”可知，在4号楼201室参加。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据 “★★★: An English notebook；★★★★: A storybook”可知，英语笔记本需要三颗星，故事书需要四颗星；根据“ Four stars for joining in this activity.”和“Three stars for joining in this activity.”可知，打扫清洁和做手工可获得所需奖励。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读原文可知，文章介绍社区国庆活动内容、奖励，核心是吸引居民参与。D选项“让我们参加社区活动”符合题意。故选D。 4 Festivals Symbol Name Chinese New Year the Dragon Boat Festival the Lantern Festival the Mid-Autumn Festival Tree Planting Day Date January or February the fifth day of the fifth lunar month the fifteenth day of the first lunar month the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month March 12th Country China China China China China 1．The Dragon Boat Festival often comes on ________. A．the second day in October B．the third Thursday in December C．the fifth day of the fifth lunar month D．the first day in August 2．Of all the festivals above, ________ comes first in a year. A．Chinese New Year B．the Mid-Autumn Festival C．Tree Planting Day D．the Lantern Festival 3．The symbol of Chinese New Year is ________. A．turkey B．mooncakes C．zongzi D．dumplings 4．There are ________ festivals in China in the form. A．two B．five C．four D．three 5．From the form we know that Tree Planting Day is celebrated in ________. A．May B．August C．March D．July 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国的五个节日。 1．细节理解题。根据“the Dragon Boat Festival”对应的“Date: the fifth day of the fifth lunar month”可知，端午节在农历五月初五。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese New Year”对应的“Date: January or February”、“the Dragon Boat Festival”对应的“Date: the fifth day of the fifth lunar month”、“the Lantern Festival”对应的“Date: the fifteenth day of the first lunar month”、“the Mid-Autumn Festival”对应的“Date: the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month”以及“Tree Planting Day”对应的“Date: March 12th”可知，中国新年在一月或二月、端午节在农历五月初五、元宵节在农历正月十五、中秋节在农历八月十五、植树节在三月十二日，所以在这几个节日中，中国新年是一年中的第一个节日。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Chinese New Year”对应的“Symbol”中的图片可知，中国新年的象征是饺子。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Chinese New Year”、“the Dragon Boat Festival”、“the Lantern Festival”、“the Mid-Autumn Festival”以及“Tree Planting Day”可知，表格中介绍了5个节日。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Tree Planting Day”对应的“Date: March 12th”可知，植树节在三月庆祝。故选C。 5 The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of 2,000 years. All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are admiring the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns.   In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest happens at the same time. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol (象征) of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary (文学的) history of China, many poets (诗人) gave words to the moon. The following is one of the best of those poems. Thoughts in the Silent Night —Li Bai The moonlight is shining through the window, And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground, Looking up to see the moon, Looking down I miss so much about my hometown. Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness (乡愁) at the moon. 1．All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show ________. A．the happiness of people B．the differences of people C．the importance of the Festival D．the happiness and excitement of people 2．Why do people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival in some places? A．Because they think the fire is a symbol of peace. B．Because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. C．Because they hope the harvest is good in the next year. D．Because they hope they will be healthier in the next year. 3．What does the underlined word “frost” mean in Chinese? A．霜 B．雾 C．影 D．光 4．What did Li Bai write to show his homesickness at the moon? A．A story of the Moon. B．A poem named Thoughts in the Silent Night. C．A song called Thoughts in the Silent Night. D．A joke. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中秋节有2000年的历史，主要庆祝活动包括赏月、吃月饼、制作中秋灯笼等；同时列举了中国不同地区的特色庆祝方式；此外，还提及中国文学史上诗人与月亮相关的创作，以李白的《静夜思》为例，说明月亮常寄托乡愁。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people.”可知，中秋节的所有庆祝活动都体现了人们的快乐与兴奋之情。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business.”可知，一些地方的人们在塔内生火庆祝，是因为他们认为火象征着生意兴隆。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据李白《静夜思》中的诗句“The moonlight is shining through the window, And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground”并结合常识可知，月光透过窗户照进来，让诗人怀疑那是不是地上的霜；结合常识，月光在地上的景象常被比作“霜”；因此划线单词“frost”的中文意思是“霜”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Thoughts in the Silent Night —Li Bai”及“Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness at the moon.”可知，李白在诗作《静夜思》中，借月亮抒发了浓浓的乡愁。故选B。 6 The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of more than 2000 years. Chinese people have thought up lots of Mid-Autumn traditions. All the celebrations show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are enjoying the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns. These three celebrations have been passed from generation to generation. Chinese people may think the Mid-Autumn Festival is not coming if they don’t do these three things. In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest is at the same time as the festival. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary history of China, many poets penned praise to the pure moon of Mid-Autumn night and gave words to their delicate feelings. For example, Li Bai wrote Thoughts in the Silent Night to express his homesickness at the Moon Festival. 1．Which one is not the celebration during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the passage? A．Making lanterns. B．Eating tangyuan. C．Eating moon cakes. D．Appreciating the moon. 2．In Nanjing, what do people cook duck with? A．Fires. B．Leaves. C．Sweet-scented taro. D．Sweet-scented osmanthus. 3．How does Li Bai feel in his poem “Thoughts in the Silent Night”? A．Afraid. B．Happy. C．Bored. D．Homesick. 4．What does the underlined word “penned” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Draw. B．Sang. C．Wrote. D．Made. 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．The Mid-Autumn Traditions in China B．A Poem about the Mid-Autumn Festival C．The Mid-Autumn celebration in Chaozhou D．Three celebrations in the Mid-Autumn Festival 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．A 【解析】本文介绍了中秋节的传统庆祝活动、不同地区的独特习俗以及诗人对中秋的情感表达。 1．细节理解题。根据“The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are enjoying the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns.”可知，文中提到的中秋节庆祝活动不包括吃汤圆。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花)”可知，南京人用桂花烹制鸭子。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Li Bai wrote Thoughts in the Silent Night to express his homesickness at the Moon Festival.”可知，李白在诗中表达的是思乡之情。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“many poets penned praise to the pure moon”的上下文可知，诗人们用文字赞美月亮，因此“penned”意为“写作”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。全文主要介绍了中秋节的传统庆祝活动及不同地区的独特习俗，因此最佳标题是“中国的中秋节传统”。故选A。 7 Autumn offers colorful leaves and cool air for comfortable walks. People around the world love this golden season. Many countries have their own special ways of celebrating it. In the U.K., the Harvest (丰收) Festival celebrates a successful harvest. The festivities usually include seasonal decorations (装饰), singing and more. Autumn also means cooking dinners by an open fire and watching the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night. It falls on November 5. In North America, Thanksgiving is an important celebration. It takes place in late November every year. Turkey always has a place at the Thanksgiving dinner table. People often take walks in the parks or have trips to see the beautiful autumn leaves. In France, thousands of people go into the forests to pick mushrooms (蘑菇). Germans make a traditional pumpkin (南瓜) soup. It can be warm or cold. When it comes to apples, there are many different kinds of delicious autumn dishes across Europe. For example, apple pancakes are a popular dish throughout autumn in many countries. Some countries can get quite creative. A traditional food in China is mooncakes. They are a key part of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. 1．When is Guy Fawkes Night? A．On November 5. B．On October 15. C．In the middle of November. D．In late November. 2．Where do French people pick mushrooms? A．In the parks. B．By the lake. C．In the forests. D．In the garden. 3．The underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refers to (指代) “________”. A．Creative countries B．Mooncakes C．Apple pancakes D．Chinese people 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．Important Festivals in Europe B．Delicious Food in Autumn C．Autumn Traditions in the World D．Autumn Outdoor Activities 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【解析】本文说明了全球各地独特的庆祝秋天的方式。英国通过丰收节欢庆收获；北美过感恩节，餐桌上必有火鸡，人们也会赏秋叶；法国民众进森林采蘑菇，德国人制作传统南瓜汤，欧洲多国流行苹果煎饼；中国则在中秋佳节食用月饼，展现了不同文化对秋日的独特纪念。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“watching the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night. It falls on November 5.”可知，该节日在11月5日。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“In France, thousands of people go into the forests to pick mushrooms.”可知，法国人去森林采蘑菇。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“A traditional food in China is mooncakes. They are a key part of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival.”可知，“They”指代前一句的主语“mooncakes”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。全文介绍了英国、北美、法国、德国、中国等不同地区的秋日传统活动，涵盖节日、饮食、习俗等。故选C。 8 The trotting horse lamp is a kind of traditional lantern which is often used to celebrate festivals such as theSpring Festival, the Lantern Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The lamp is popular for its great fun and deep meaning in Changyi in Jiangxi Province. If someone expects everything to go well in the future, he or she will light a trotting horse lamp. There is a wheel inside the lantern, as well as small candles that are burning at its bottom. Wooden sticks support the whole lamp and paper covers it. Once the candles burn, the temperature inside goes up. Then it’s hot enough to cause the air to flow, so that the wheel shaft turns. The shadow of the paper cuttings on the shaft appears on the screen, and the picture will move around without stopping because of the airflow. In ancient times, the paper cuttings were often about people who were riding horses. Because the movements of the paper cuttings looked as if a few people were going after each other, this kind of lantern is named the trotting horse lamp. And it has been listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (省级非物质文化遗产). However, making a trotting horse lamp is very challenging. It requires not only painting and paper cutting skills but also lots of patience, as every step must be done carefully. At present, this skill is mainly in the hands of the older generation. They worry it might disappear and hope that people can try learning it and pass it down. So some schools have started clubs where students can try making simple trotting horse lamps. The older experts say, “We hope young people will keep this art alive!” 1．Why do people light a trotting horse lamp? A．To celebrate birthdays. B．To show beautiful pictures. C．To show their skills. D．To wish for good luck. 2．What makes the wheel shaft turn according to Paragraph 2? A．The small burning candles at the bottom. B．The paper covers used to protect the shaft. C．The rising temperature causing air movement. D．The wooden sticks supporting the whole lamp. 3．What does the underlined word “shadow” in the third paragraph probably mean? A．A mark on the walls. B．Colors on the screen. C．Dark shapes on surface. D．Shapes on the ground. 4．What was often shown in the paper cuttings in ancient times? A．People who were fishing. B．People who were dancing. C．People who were playing. D．People who were riding horses. 5．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To explain the history of a festival. B．To encourage people to pass down the old skill. C．To teach us how to make a lamp. D．To show us the development of a lamp. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了走马灯这一传统灯笼的用途、制作原理、历史背景及其作为非物质文化遗产的现状。 1．细节理解题。根据“If someone expects everything to go well in the future, he or she will light a trotting horse lamp.”可知，人们点亮走马灯是为了期望未来一切顺利，也就是祈求好运。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Once the candles burn, the temperature inside goes up. Then it’s hot enough to cause the air to flow, so that the wheel shaft turns.”可知，上升的温度使得空气流动，使得轴轮转动。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“The shadow of the paper cuttings on the shaft appears on the screen, and the picture will move around without stopping because of the airflow.”可知，剪纸的影子会出现在屏幕上，故推出划线部分shadow意为“影子”。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“In ancient times, the paper cuttings were often about people who were riding horses.”可知，在古代剪纸上经常呈现的是正在骑马的人。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“At present, this skill is mainly in the hands of the older generation. They worry it might disappear and hope that people can try learning it and pass it down.”可知，作者对这一技艺表达了担忧，希望人们能参与传承。故选B。 9 There are many holidays and festivals. Dads have Father’s Day. Children have Children’s Day. Is there a special day for old people? The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for old people in China. It is also named the “Chong Yang Festival” and has a history of over 2,000 years. The traditional Chinese festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. On this day, people show love for their grandparents. People do many different kinds of things on this day. They enjoy flowers, eat special cakes and drink wine (酒). It’s very interesting. The best way to celebrate it is climbing hills or mountains. People think climbing will bring them good luck and help old people live long lives. The Double Ninth Festival is also a good time for a family get-together. And young people give their presents and best wishes to the old. 1．Why is the Double Ninth Festival special in China? A．Because it is a festival for children. B．Because it is a festival for old people. C．Because we can show love for our parents. D．Because we can enjoy a 3-day holiday. 2．What does the underlined word “traditional” mean in Chinese? A．新颖的 B．传统的 C．流行的 D．现代的 3．What do people do on the Double Ninth Festival? A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④ 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The celebrations of the Double Ninth Festival. B．The history of the Double Ninth Festival. C．The food of the Double Ninth Festival. D．The time of the Double Ninth Festival. 5．Which festival is after the Double Ninth Festival during a year? A．The Laba Festival. B．The Dragon Boat Festival. C．The Lantern Festival. D．The Mid-autumn Festival. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了重阳节的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Double Ninth Festival is a special day for old people in China.”可知，重阳节是中国的老人节。故选B。 2．词义理解题。根据“The traditional Chinese festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar.”结合常识和上下文可知，重阳节是中国农历九月初九的节日，有着悠久的历史，所以是传统的节日。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“People do many different kinds of things on this day. They enjoy flowers, eat special cakes and drink wine (酒). It’s very interesting. The best way to celebrate it is climbing hills or mountains.”可知，人们在重阳节会赏花、吃特别的食物、喝酒以及爬山。故选C。 4．段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，主要讲述了重阳节的庆祝活动，包括赏花、吃特别的食物、喝酒、爬山以及家庭聚会等。故选A。 5．推理判断题。重阳节是农历九月初九，腊八节是农历腊月初八，在重阳节之后；端午节是农历五月初五，在重阳节之前；元宵节是农历正月十五，在重阳节之前；中秋节是农历八月十五，在重阳节之前。所以一年中在重阳节之后的节日是腊八节。故选A。 10 The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China. Usually Chinese eat mooncakes to celebrate the festival. Huangzhuang Village in Hebei is famous for its mooncakes and people often call it the “mooncake-making village”. It’s about 250 km away from Beijing. Around 10,000 people live there. The history of making mooncakes in Huangzhuang dates back to the 1930s. A villager called Zhang Fucheng learned how to make mooncakes and brought back the skill (技艺) to the village. In the 1980s, he started helping villagers make mooncakes for the festival. Around 2010, villagers saw the business opportunity (商机) of making mooncakes and started to join the industry. Now, more than 1,600 villagers are doing things related to (与……相关) mooncakes. Before the 2024 Mid- Autumn Festival, a lot of people from outside Huangzhuang came to buy mooncakes. On September 11, Zhang Wei from Shijiazhuang drove about 30 minutes to Huangzhuang and bought some boxes of mooncakes. “I like to go to the ‘mooncake-making village’ in person to enjoy the great festive atmosphere (节日氛围),” Zhang Wei said. 1．Where is the “mooncake-making village”? A．In Hebei. B．In Beijing. C．In Shandong. D．In Zhejiang. 2．What happened to Zhang Fucheng in the 1930s? A．He learned how to make mooncakes. B．He began to help the villagers make mooncakes. C．He asked the villagers to start selling mooncakes. D．He bought many mooncakes as gifts for the villagers. 3．What does the underlined word “industry” mean? A．研究 B．表演 C．斗争 D．行业 4．How did Zhang Wei get to Huangzhuang to buy mooncakes? A．On foot. B．By bike. C．By car. D．By bus. 5．Which of the following questions does the passage answer? A．What’s the most important festival in China? B．How many people live in Huangzhuang? C．Why did Zhang Fucheng help villagers make mooncakes? D．Who did Zhang Wei go to Huangzhuang with on September 11? 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了河北黄庄这个“月饼村”的相关情况，包括其位置、制作月饼的历史以及人们前来购买月饼的情景等。 1．细节理解题。根据“Huangzhuang Village in Hebei is famous for its mooncakes and people often call it the ‘mooncake-making village’”可知，“月饼村”在河北。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The history of making mooncakes in Huangzhuang dates back to the 1930s. A villager called Zhang Fucheng learned how to make mooncakes and brought back the skill to the village”可知，20世纪30年代，张福成学会了做月饼。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Around 2010, villagers saw the business opportunity of making mooncakes and started to join the industry”可知，村民们看到了制作月饼的商机，开始加入这个行业，industry表示“行业”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“On September 11, Zhang Wei from Shijiazhuang drove about 30 minutes to Huangzhuang and bought some boxes of mooncakes”可知，张伟开车去黄庄买月饼。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Around 10,000 people live there”可知，文章回答了黄庄有多少人居住这个问题。故选B。 10 Chinese food is an important part of Chinese culture. Most people in China ask the question “Did you eat?” when they meet. It is not about the food. They just want to say “Hello!” Or they say, “Let’s eat together!” It shows they want to make friends with you when you have meals together. Traditional Chinese food always has special meanings behind it. Chinese people eat dumplings on the Spring Festival not only because they are delicious, but also because it’s fun to make dumplings with families. So dumplings mean love and getting together. People eat tangyuan or yuanxiao on the Lantern Festival. It is the symbol of “tuanyuan”. They eat zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival to remember Qu Yuan. And eating mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival also means people’s wishes for the families they love and miss. On birthdays, Chinese people eat some eggs in the morning. Eggs are a symbol of life and good luck. And they cook a large bowl of long noodles at noon for the family to enjoy. They never cut up the noodles because the long noodles are a symbol of long life. 1．What do Chinese people often say when they meet? A．“Did you eat?” B．“Hello!” C．“Let’s eat together!” D．“Let’s make friends!” 2．Which of the following is NOT true from the passage? A．Chinese people like long noodles and eggs on their birthdays. B．Chinese people eat tangyuan for the meaning of “tuanyuan”. C．Chinese people eat zongzi to show wishes to their families. D．Chinese people eat dumplings because they are delicious and they can have fun making dumplings with families. 3．What’s the best title (标题) for the passage? A．Birthday Food in China B．Traditional Festivals in China C．Ways to Cook Chinese Food D．The Food Culture in China 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国饮食文化的重要性，包括日常问候与饮食相关的表达、传统节日食物的特殊含义以及生日食物的象征意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most people in China ask the question ‘Did you eat?’ when they meet.”可知，中国人见面时常问“你吃了吗？”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“They eat zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival to remember Qu Yuan.”可知，吃粽子是为了纪念屈原，而非表达对家人的祝愿。故选C。 3．最佳标题题。全文围绕中国饮食文化的多个方面展开，包括问候方式、节日食物含义和生日食物象征，因此最佳标题是“中国的饮食文化”。故选D。 11 The Double Ninth Festival is on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历) each year. It shows people’s wishes for old people’s long life because “nine” sounds the same as “long” in Chinese and it is the largest number within ten. Caring for old people is a Chinese virtue (美德). More and more young people show their love for the old on this festival. A report made online by China Youth Daily asked 1.527 Chinese under 40 about the festival. They found young people show their love for the old in different ways. More than 80% of people think they should pay more attention to (关注) the health of the old people. 70% of the young always spend more time with the old people. 43% say they give enough money to the old people. More than 30% say they teach the old people how to use smart phones (智能手机) better. Lingling works in Beijing. Her grandparents live in Hebei Province. She can’t visit her grandparents very often, but she tries her best to spend the Double Ninth Festival with them almost every year because she wants to make them happy. 1．Why is the Double Ninth Festival on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month? A．To show wishes for old people’s rich life. B．To show wishes for old people’s good luck. C．To show wishes for old people’s long life. D．To show wishes for old people’s good health. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Over 80% of people care about the old people’s hobbies. B．About 70% of people spend more time with the old people. C．About 40% of people give the old little money. D．Over 30% of people teach the old to use computers better. 3．How many people pay more attention to the health of the old people according to the passage? A．1,222. B．1,069. C．657. D．459. 4．What do we know about Lingling? A．She is working in Hebei Province. B．She cares about her grandparents. C．She can often visit her grandparents. D．Her grandparents live with her in Beijing. 5．What is the text mainly about? A．The history of the Double Ninth Festival. B．Some activities on the Double Ninth Festival. C．Some traditions (传统) on the Double Ninth Festival. D．Young people’s love for the old on the Double Ninth Festival. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．D 【解析】本文主要介绍了重阳节的日期含义、敬老传统以及年轻人表达关爱老人的不同方式，并通过调查报告和具体事例说明这一传统在现代社会的体现。 1．细节理解题。根据“It shows people’s wishes for old people’s long life because ‘nine’ sounds the same as ‘long’ in Chinese and it is the largest number within ten.”可知，重阳节在农历九月初九是为了表达对老人长寿的祝愿（“九”与“久”谐音）。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“70% of the young always spend more time with the old people.”可知，70%的年轻人会花更多时间陪伴老人。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“A report made online by China Youth Daily asked 1.527 Chinese under 40 about the festival.”和“More than 80% of people think they should pay more attention to (关注) the health of the old people.”可知，80%×1,527≈1,222人，约1,222人更关注老人的健康。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Lingling works in Beijing. Her grandparents live in Hebei Province. She can’t visit her grandparents very often, but she tries her best to spend the Double Ninth Festival with them almost every year because she wants to make them happy.”可知，Lingling很关心祖父母。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Caring for old people is a Chinese virtue (美德). More and more young people show their love for the old on this festival.”以及通读全文可知，文章围绕重阳节中年轻人表达敬老爱老的行为展开。故选D。 12 Do you still remember, while you were busy learning to talk as a young child, all of the time your grandparents spent teaching you how to use a spoon and chopsticks (筷子)? Over time, however, you may notice that their faces have been away from your life, and you may forget when is the last time you visited them. My grandpa lives in the countryside. On last year’s Double Ninth Festival, my family and I drove to his home. After arriving at his house, I really wanted to do something for him. I decided to help him wash his feet, as he had once done for me when I was a little kid. After years of farm work, Grandpa’s feet were covered with calluses (老茧). I prepared some warm water, tested the water’s temperature and then took off his shoes and socks. Grandpa put his feet in the warm water. I tried to give him a foot massage (按摩). Grandpa was very enjoyable with my “service”. When we were about to leave, Grandpa said to us, “It’s getting dark. Be careful and come back as often as you can!” I was moved by these words. We should never forget what our grandparents have done for us. Spend as much time as we can with them. Make every day as if it was the Double Ninth Festival! 1．Why were Grandpa’s feet covered with calluses? A．Because he once hurt his feet. B．Because he lived a poor life. C．Because he worked hard on the farm. D．Because he was weak. 2．How may Grandpa feel about my “service”? A．Happy. B．Bored. C．Normal. D．Upset. 3．The text is written in the order of ________. A．space B．time C．events D．places 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在重阳节回乡探望祖父，并为祖父洗脚按摩的温馨故事，呼吁人们多陪伴老人。 1．细节理解题。 根据文章第二段“After years of farm work, Grandpa’s feet were covered with calluses”可知，祖父脚上的老茧是多年农活劳作的结果。故选C。 2．细节理解题。 根据文章第二段“Grandpa was very enjoyable with my ‘service’”可知，祖父对作者的“服务”感到非常愉悦。故选A。 3．篇章结构题。 全文按时间顺序展开：回忆童年→去年重阳节探望祖父→为祖父洗脚→临别时祖父的叮嘱→呼吁多陪伴老人。故选B。 13 Traditional Chinese 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. Qingming, the Tomb Sweeping Day, is around April 5. People from home and abroad go to the graves (墓) in memory of the dead Qixi, the Qixi Festival, is on the seventh day of the seventh. month in the Chinese calendar. It’s the Chinese version (版本) of Valentine’s Day. Duanwu, the Dragon Boat Festival, is on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. People eat rice dumplings and have dragon boat races in memory of the poet Qu Yuan. Zhongqiu, the Mid—Autumn Festival, is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. Families enjoy moon cakes 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．The Mid-Autumn Festival is _______ in the Chinese calendar. A．on August 15th B．on July 7th C．on January 15th D．on May 15th 2．What do Chinese people eat at the Dragon Boat Festival? A．Dumplings. B．Mooncakes. C．Rice dumplings. D．Sweet dumplings. 3．The Chinese version of Valentine’s Day is _______. A．the Lantern Festival B．the Night of Sevens C．the Spring Festival D．the Tomb Sweeping Day 4．At the Tomb Sweeping Day, people go to the graves in memory of _______. A．Qu Yuan B．the elderly C．Chang’e D．the dead 5．At the Double Ninth Festival, what do people usually do? A．They watch lanterns. B．They pay respect to old people. C．They visit their relatives. D．They get together to tell stories. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了六个中国传统节日（元宵节、清明节、七夕节、端午节、中秋节、重阳节）的农历日期及主要习俗，包括“吃元宵”“扫墓祭祖”“赛龙舟”“赏月”“敬老”等活动。文章通过节日文化展现了中国传统文化的传承与家庭价值观，如“团圆”“纪念先人”“尊老爱幼”等，体现了节日在中华文化中的重要意义。 1．细节理解题。 根据“Zhongqiu, the Mid-Autumn Festival, is on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar”可知，中秋节在农历八月十五，故选A。 2．细节理解题。 根据“Duanwu...People eat rice dumplings”可知，端午节吃粽子，故选C。 3．细节理解题。 根据“Qixi...It’s the Chinese version of Valentine’s Day”及“第七月第七日”对应“七夕节”，选项中“the Night of Sevens”为七夕节别称，故选B。 4．细节理解题。 根据“Qingming...go to the graves in memory of the dead”可知，清明节纪念逝者，故选D。 5．细节理解题。 根据“Chongyang...pay respect to the old”可知，重阳节敬老，故选B。 14 China’s Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar (农历) calendar. Here are some ________ related to (与……有关) this festival. Nine Nine is an important number in Chinese culture because its Chinese pronunciation (发音) is jiu. That means “long”. According to I Ching (《易经》), the number six is yin while nine is yang, so the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is called Chongyang. Plants When it comes to the Double Ninth Festival, we can’t miss two important plants, the cornel (山茱萸) and chrysanthemum. Ancient people believed that wearing the cornel on this day could help people stay away from illness. Chrysanthemum looks like a ball and has many long narrow petals (花瓣). People believed it could drive away (驱赶) bad luck and stop them from (阻止) getting a cold in late autumn. Elders As time goes by, the festival has more meanings. In 1989, the Chinese government set it as a day for the elders to encourage all to respect and love them. 1．Why is nine an important number in Chinese culture? A．Its pronunciation is similar to yang in Chinese. B．Its pronunciation is similar to “long” in English. C．Ancient people believed it could drive away bad luck. D．The meaning of the number nine is “long” in Chinese. 2．What is the purpose (目的) of setting the Double Ninth Festival as a day for the elders? A．To help people learn Chinese. B．To keep people away from illness. C．To remember the traditional customs better. D．To encourage everyone to respect and love the old. 3．Which of the following can we put in ________? A．key words B．meaningful numbers C．beautiful plants D．important people 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 【解析】本文主要围绕三个关键词介绍了“重阳节”。 1．细节理解题。根据“Nine is an important number in Chinese culture because its Chinese pronunciation (发音) is jiu. That means ‘long’.”可知，在中文里数字“九”的发音同“久”，意为“长久”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 1989, the Chinese government set it as a day for the elders to encourage all to respect and love them.”可知，该节日是为了鼓励人们尊重和爱戴老人。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章三个小标题单词可知，介绍的是和“重阳节”有关的关键词。故选A。 15 The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival—a perfect time to make the elders feel special. It’s been a tradition for years, but if you haven’t celebrated it before, this could be a good year to start. Maybe you can do something grand for your grandparents. One way to celebrate your grandparents is to simply spend time with them, which is many grandparents’ favorite thing to do. You could plan to share a meal, go for a walk, read together, or invite them to one of your activities. If they don’t live close by, you can video call them to chat or to do something together. Another way to mark the day is to spend it volunteering with your grandparents. Talk to them about what they might like to do. If they love the outdoors, you could spend time cleaning up one of their favorite parks. If they love to cook, you could cook with them and make bagged lunches to bring to a food pantry. Helping others is a great experience to share with your grandparents and will help you make memories you’ll never forget. You can also celebrate your grandparents by making them a special video message. You can start by expressing best wishes, then share some favorite memories of times you have spent together. If you have sisters or brothers, they can be part of your video or they can make their own. It’s like a digital (数字的) card your grandparents can watch when they’re missing you. Many grandparents are the historians of their family. One way to learn more about your family’s past is to go through stored photos and keepsakes (纪念品) with your grandparents. Ask them to open up a couple of boxes and talk to you about the contents. Another choice is to do a video interview with a grandparent about your family’s history and share it with the rest of your relatives. 1．Which of the following may be many grandparents’ favorite thing? a. sharing a meal         b. going for a walk c. reading together         d. doing something alone A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd 2．The underlined word “pantry” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to ________. A．a place where people share food with grandparents. B．a place where people can get food for free. C．a place where people can sell food for money. D．a place where people can learn to cook. 3．What is the possible structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The history of the Chongyang Festival. B．The story behind the Chongyang Festival. C．The meaning of celebrating the Chongyang Festival. D．The ways to celebrate grandparents on the Chongyang Festival. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【解析】本文讲述了关于重阳节的一些庆祝方式和意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“One way to celebrate your grandparents is to simply spend time with them, which is many grandparents’ favorite thing to do. You could plan to share a meal, go for a walk, read together, or invite them to one of your activities.”可知可以计划共进晚餐、散步、一起读书，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“If they love to cook, you could cook with them and make bagged lunches to bring to a food pantry. Helping others is a great experience to share with your grandparents and will help you make memories you’ll never forget.”可知这个地方可以起到帮助他人的作用，因此“一个人们可以免费获得食物的地方”符合，故选B。 3．篇章结构题。第一段引出主题，第二、三、四、五分别介绍能为祖父母做的事，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Maybe you can do something grand for your grandparents.”可知本文主要讲述了关于重阳节的一些庆祝方式。故选D。 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 $