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六年级上学期Unit 8新情境阅读理解练习
班级____________ 姓名_________ 学号________
Passage 1:
导读:每年的生肖都不一样,同学们你们知道生肖的起源吗?2025年是蛇年,你们了解蛇年的由来吗?原来蛇能成为十二生肖之一的背后还有一个有趣的故事呢,我们一起来读一读吧!
A long time ago, the snake and the frog were friends. The snake had four legs, but the frog had no legs. The frog couldn't jump and he could only crawl(爬行)on the ground. However, the snake was very lazy, and the frog was very hard-working.The frog helped the snake catch the insects to eat and people thanked the frog for catching pests. The plants grew tall then. Meanwhile, people hated the snake. When the snake knew this, he began to hate people. He bit people and made the world unpeaceful(不安宁的).
When the Jade Emperor(玉帝)knew this, he was very angry. He asked the imperial bodyguard(神兵)to cut off all the snake's legs and gave them to the frog. After the snake lost his legs, he knew he was wrong and began to change. He started to do good things for people. After he died, he gave his body to people to make medicine and it saved a lot.of people.
When Jade Emperor saw that the snake could correct his mistakes, he let the snake become one of the Chinese zodiac signs(生肖).That's why we have the Year of the Snake.
( )1. People thanked the frog for________.
A. catching the pests
B. cutting off the snake's legs
C. giving the insects to the snake
( )2. Why was the Jade Emperor angry?
A. The snake was very lazy.
B. The snake hated people.
C. The snake bit people and made the world unpeaceful.
( )3. After the snake lost the legs, he started to do____things for people.
A. good B. bad C. clever
( )4. What's the best title for the passage?
A. Why did the snake lose all his legs?
B. Why did the snake and the frog become friends?
C. Why did the snake become one of the Chinese zodiac signs?
Passage 2:
导读:金秋时节,天朗气清,重阳佳节如期而至,这一天不仅是赏秋祈福的传统日子,更承载着尊老敬老的深厚文化内涵。重阳节有很多重要典型的活动,阅读短文,选择正确的答案。
The Double Ninth Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is also called the Chongyang Festival. It's a great opportunity to visit elderly relatives and get outside to enjoy the cool weather with family and friends. People celebrate this festival in many different ways.
· Go mountain climbing People like to climb mountains at this festival because it is really refreshing. It is a good time for sightseeing. It is nice to enjoy the beauty of nature during this bright and clear time in autumn.
· Wear cornel It is also a traditional custom to wear cornel. Cornel is a plant whose stems(茎)and leaves have medical value. Women used to stick the flower in their hair or hang its branches on windows or doors to avoid evil.
· Eat Chongyang cakes The tradition of eating Chongyang cakes originated(起源于)from the ancient times. It is regarded(看待)as the food just in season. The Chongyang cake is very unique(独特的).It is a nine-layered cake which means people move to a high level.
· Visit the elderly The Double Ninth Festival is also known as the Seniors' Day in China. People usually spend quality time with their elderly relatives.
( )1. The Double Ninth Festival comes_____the Mid-Autumn Festival,
A. before B. after C. back
( )2. People like to_____at the Double Ninth Festival because it is really refreshing.
A. eat moon cakes B. fly kites C. climb mountains
( )3. What did women use to do with cornel?
A. Stick the flower in their hair.
B. Hang its branches on windows or doors.
C. Both A and B.
( )4. Which of the following is NOT right?
A. The stems and leaves of cornel have medical value.
B. Eating Chongyang cakes at the Double Ninth Festival is a new fashion.
C. The Chongyang Festival is also known as the Seniors' Day in China.
( )5.What activities are mentioned(提及)in the line“遥知兄弟登高处,遍插茱萸少一人”?
1 Going mountain climbing
② Wearing cornel
③ Eating Chongyang cakes
④ Visiting the elderly
A. ①② B. ①④ C.②③
Passage 3:
导读:中国人喜欢用生肖代表一个循环,而西方国家的人们喜欢用星
座代表一个循环。这两个有什么不同的相同之处呢?当中国的十二生
肖遇上西方的星座文化,会擦出怎样的火花呢?让我们来读读今天的
故事。
My name is Liu Tao. I am from China. I would like to share the Chinese zodiac with you. Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle(循环)named after twelve animals. They are Rat,Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,Dragon,Snake,
Horse,Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig,These animals are popular
in China. Many of my friends bought mystery boxes(盲盒)of Chinese
zodiac toys. I collected all the twelve animals. I was so lucky. I was born in the Year of the Dragon. I am as positive as a dragon. I believe I am lucky and feel sure that good things will happen.
My name is Lucy. I am from America. I would like to introduce Western zodiac to you. Western zodiac is a 12-month cycle. There are twelve symbols. Some of the symbols are animals, like ram(公羊),bull, crab, lion, fish and scorpion(蝎子).But the others are not. Most of my friends like the things in the shape of their zodiac signs, like key chains,stickers or dolls. My zodiac sign is Aries(白羊座).The symbol looks like a ram. Aries is curious(好奇的)and active. Just like me,I always want to know more about something new and never feel tired.
( )1. What is the Chinese zodiac based on?
A. A 12-month cycle. B. A 12-day cycle.
C. A 12-year cycle named after twelve animals.
( )2. What did Liu Tao collect?
A. The stickers of the twelve animals.
B. Chinese zodiac toys.
C. Mystery boxes of the dragon.
( )3. Which one shows that you are positive?
A. I don't like sport. I may hurt myself.
B. My friend did not come to my party. I was angry.
C. I didn't win the game, but I can do it better next time.
( )4. What is Lucy's zodiac sign and what does it represent?
A. Aries, which represents a bull and means curious and active.
B. Aries, which represents a ram and means curious and active.
C. Taurus, which represents a crab and means curious and active.
( )5. Lucy's birthday is coming. Which gift will she like best?
A. A key chain in the shape of the ram.
B. A doll in the shape of the lion.
C. Some animal stickers.
Passage 4:
导读:腊月飘香年味浓,从一碗暖心的腊八粥开始,人们便踏入了辞旧迎新的时节。阅读短文,选择正确的答案。
In China, the 12th month of the lunar calendar is called Layue. This
month is full of interesting and traditional festivals.
The eighth day of Layue is the Laba Festival, which is the first festival in this month.from this day on, people begin to get ready for Chinese New Year. The most popular fradition at this festival is making and eating Laba porridge. There are eight kinds of hings in the porridge, like rice, red beans, millet(小米) and some other dried fruits and nuts. It is yummy and healthy. It is also a symbol of good luck, long life and harvest.Laba porridge is not the only nice food at this festival. People in the north like to put garlic(蒜)in vinegar(醋)for about 20 days. They like eating Laba garlic with jiaozi at Chinese New Year. In the south, people like making sausages.
Xiaonian usually falls on the 23rd or 24th day of the last lunar month. It is an important day when people offer sacrifices to the Kitchen Deity(灶神). They hope for blessings and protection over their family in the coming year.
Another tradition in Layue is cleaning the house. It means sweeping away the dust of the old year and welcoming a new start. Now, the last thing for you to do is to wait for the coming New Year!
( )1. When is the Laba Festival?l avig
A. On the 12th of December.
B. On the 8th day of Layue.
C. On the 23rd of Layue.
( )2. What can you eat in Laba porridge?
A. Rice and mushrooms.
B. Dried fruits and nuts.
C. Millet and rice dumplings.
( )3. Why do Chinese people like to eat Laba porridge?
A. Because they wish for good luck and long life.
B. Because they like eating sweet food.
C. Because they want to eat it with jiaozi.
( )4.What do people usually do to celebrate the Laba Festival?
1 People celebrate Xiaonian on that day.
2 People clean the house.
3 People in the north make Laba garlic.
4 People in the south make sausages.
⑤ People usually eat porridge with eight kinds of things in.
A. ①④⑤ B. ①②⑤ C.③④⑤
( )5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People make Laba garlic at the Laba Festival and eat it at Xiaonian.
B. People from all over the world celebrate the Laba Festival together.
C. People hope the Kitchen Deity will look after them for the next year.
Passage 5:
导读:每年的春节期间,大街上,商场里都挂满了红色喜庆的红灯笼,那你们你知道为什么中国人喜欢在春节时在门前挂红灯笼吗?红灯笼对于中国人有什么样的寓意呢?阅读短文,判断正(T)误(F)。
Chinese people think hanging a red lantern in front of the door can drive off bad luck The first Chinese paper lantern was invented during the Eastern Han Dynasty(东汉).In ancient China, people used lanterns to get light and wish for a good life. It becomes a tradition that both big cities and small towns are filled with red lanterns during the festival now.
The materials for making lanterns are simple. People can use bamboo, wood and metal to make frames(框架)of lanterns. Paper and silk are the main materials for covers. People like to paint beautiful Chinese pictures on them. The traditional lantern is covered by rice paper. There is a candle inside. The most common Chinese lanterns are red and round with red or golden tassels(流苏). They mean happiness and good wishes.
People usually light several lanterns at Chinese New Year. They also enjoy lantern shows with family during the Lantern Festival. These different lanterns bring them happiness and joy.
( )1. Red lanterns can bring bad luck to Chinese people.
( )2. People use lanterns to get light in China now.
( )3. Paper can be used to make the frame of lanterns.
( )4. You can find a candle in a traditional lantern.
( )5. People can enjoy lantern shows at Chinese New Year.
Passage 6:
导读:春节作为中国最重要的传统节日,其丰富多彩的民俗活动展现着中华文化的独特魅力。春节已经被联合国官方组织列为非物质文化遗产,作为中国人大家也肯定对春节的活动了如指掌,那我们一起来回顾一下吧!阅读短文,判断正(T)误(F)。
On December 4th,2024,the UNESCO added“Spring Festival,Social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China and around the world. During this festival, people wish for good things to happen in the future and for everyone to be happy and healthy. Celebrations for it last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Let's take a closer look at some of these celebrations:
Paper-cutting art: Paper-cutting is a key part of the Spring Festival decorations. It symbolizes wealth, happiness and good fortune. It was created almost at the same time with the birth of paper.
Dragon dance and lion dance: The dragon dance and the lion dance are believed to bring good fortune. People watch the dragon dance and the lion dance during the Spring Festival.
Shadow play: The shadow play is a traditional performance. Shadow plays use light and shadow to bring characters and scenes to life. There is some local music and singing styles in the play.
( )1. The Spring Festival was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List on December 4th, 2024.
( )2. The Spring Festival celebrations last for 10 days and end with the Lantern Festival.
( )3. The paper-cutting art symbolizes wealth, happiness and good fortune. And it appeared around the same time as paper was invented.
( )4. The dragon dance and the lion dance are performed during the Spring Festival because people believe they can bring money.
( )5.The shadow play uses light and shadow to create characters and scenes. It also includes local music and singing styles.
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