Unit 7 Chinese Zodiac Signs（A卷·基础巩固）《英语 基础模块3》（语文版2022版）单元过关卷（原卷版+解析版）

**基本信息** 紧扣《英语 基础模块3》Unit 7，以生肖文化为载体，通过基础题型巩固语音、词汇及语法，适配单元复习，提升语言能力与文化意识。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |语音辨音|5/5|元音字母发音规则|结合生肖词汇（如lunar, flute）考查基础语音| |单项选择|25/25|生肖词汇（cycle, represent）、语法（倒装句、固定搭配）|情境化设题（如生肖象征意义问答）| |完形填空|10/15|语篇理解、词汇运用|以民间故事为载体，融合文化与语言技能| |阅读理解|15/37.5|信息获取、文化解读|选取剪纸工作坊、博物馆生肖角等素材，考查跨文化理解| |书面表达|1/15|内容组织、文化表达|要求介绍生肖象征意义并呼吁传播文化，体现文化意识与语言输出能力|

编写说明：本套试卷紧扣《英语 基础模块3》（语文版2022版）教材，以教材单元为基准精准覆盖核心考点。 每个单元设置AB卷，A卷为基础巩固卷，侧重基础考点训练，帮助学生扎实掌握知识要点；B卷为能力提升卷，注重知识整合与全面检测，引导学生构建知识网络。全书设计4份综合测试卷，模拟实战情境，聚焦解题能力突破，全面提升应试能力与知识应用水平。 《英语 基础模块3》（语文版2022版）《单元过关卷》 Unit 7 Chinese Zodiac Signs A卷·基础巩固 考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分 班级_____姓名_____学号_____成绩_____ 第一部分 英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节 语音辨音（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 选择下列每组单词中画线部分读音不同的选项。 1．A．bath B．date C．place D．space 2．A．race B．page C．fact D．rate 3．A．calendar B．match C．apple D．face 4．A．totally B．promise C．almost D．global 5．A．lunar B．rule C．flute D．bullet 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 【解析】1．B/C/D项a发/eɪ/，A项a发/ɑː/。 2．A/B/D项a发/eɪ/，C项a发/æ/。 3．A/B/C项a发/æ/，D项a发/eɪ/。 4．A/C/D项o发/əʊ/，B项o发/ɒ/。 5．A/B/C项u发/uː/，D项u发/ʊ/。 第二节 单项选择（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分） 6. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year __________ labelled with animals. A. legend B. cycle C. palace D. speech 【答案】B 【解析】考查词汇。教材中Chinese zodiac sign is a 12-year cycle，故选cycle。 7. Each animal sign __________ a year in the lunar cycle. A. represents B. receives C. repairs D. reduces 【答案】A 【解析】考查词义。represent表示代表，符合语境。 8. Rat is a symbol __________ wisdom while Ox is a symbol of hard work. A. to B. at C. by D. of 【答案】D 【解析】考查固定搭配。a symbol of...表示……的象征。 9. The twelve animals are divided __________ six pairs. A. from B. with C. into D. over 【答案】C 【解析】考查固定搭配。be divided into被分成。 10. Tiger symbolises bravery and __________. A. strength B. secret C. calendar D. puppy 【答案】A 【解析】考查单元词汇。Tiger对应bravery and strength。 11. Rabbit is usually connected with __________. A. careless B. carefulness C. carelessly D. cared 【答案】B 【解析】考查词形与语境。介词with后接名词carefulness。 12. The Monkey sign can stand for __________ in work. A. weather B. height C. silence D. workability 【答案】D 【解析】考查单元词汇。Monkey is a symbol of workability。 13. Dog is a symbol of trustiness, __________ Pig is considered agreeable. A. because of B. until C. while D. although of 【答案】C 【解析】考查连词。while用于对比两种生肖含义。 14. —I like the Dog animal sign very much. —So __________ I. A. do B. am C. was D. have 【答案】A 【解析】考查倒装。So do I表示我也一样。 15. She is not fond of drawing zodiac animals, __________ am I. A. so B. nor C. too D. also 【答案】B 【解析】考查倒装。否定情况也适用于另一人，用nor am I。 16. There __________ a beautiful paper dragon at the door. A. stand B. standing C. to stand D. stands 【答案】D 【解析】考查there引起的倒装。主语dragon为单数，用stands。 17. Here __________ the guide with a picture of the zodiac. A. come B. coming C. comes D. to come 【答案】C 【解析】考查here引起的完全倒装。主语guide单数，用comes。 18. Never __________ forget the legend of Rat and Ox. A. will I B. I will C. am I D. I am 【答案】A 【解析】考查否定副词置于句首的部分倒装。Never will I forget...。 19. Not until the talk ended __________ the meaning of the Dragon sign. A. I understood B. did I understand C. do I understand D. I understand 【答案】B 【解析】考查not until置于句首的倒装，助动词did提前。 20. Only when I read the story __________ why Rat was first. A. I know B. do I know C. I knew D. did I know 【答案】D 【解析】考查only+状语置于句首的部分倒装。 21. Gone __________ the carefree days in the old village. A. are B. is C. was D. be 【答案】A 【解析】考查表语前置倒装。主语days为复数，谓语用are。 22. Around the museum __________ twelve small animal models. A. is B. has C. are D. was 【答案】C 【解析】考查地点状语置前倒装。主语models为复数，用are。 23. The Jade Emperor wanted __________ twelve animals as guards. A. select B. to select C. selecting D. selected 【答案】B 【解析】考查want to do sth.。 24. The earlier an animal went through the gate, the __________ rank it would have. A. good B. best C. well D. better 【答案】D 【解析】考查the+比较级，the+比较级结构。 25. Rat jumped into Ox's ear because it could not cross the river __________ itself. A. by B. with C. for D. about 【答案】A 【解析】考查固定搭配。by itself独自。 26. After __________ the river, Ox raced towards the palace. A. cross B. to cross C. crossing D. crossed 【答案】C 【解析】考查介词after后接动名词。 27. The story is interesting __________ many children like it. A. but B. so C. or D. although 【答案】B 【解析】考查连词。前因后果，用so。 28. We should learn to tell Chinese stories __________ in English. A. good B. bad C. quick D. well 【答案】D 【解析】考查副词。修饰tell用well。 29. —Under what animal sign were you born? —__________. A. I was born in the year of Dog. B. I was born in a hospital. C. It is cloudy today. D. The dog is white. 【答案】A 【解析】考查情景交际。询问生肖，回答出生年份对应生肖。 30. —What does your animal sign mean? —__________. A. It costs twelve yuan. B. It is under the desk. C. It means bravery and strength. D. I took the subway. 【答案】C 【解析】考查情景交际。询问象征意义，应回答含义。 第三节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） At a folk culture fair in Luoyang, a young volunteer named Sun Jie stood beside a wall of twelve animal pictures. Many visitors stopped to look, but some children could not remember the order. Sun Jie smiled and began with a simple 31______ about Rat and Ox. He told them that long ago the Jade Emperor wanted to select animals as guards. Rat reached a river and could not cross it by 32______. When Ox came, Rat jumped into Ox's ear. The hardworking Ox did not mind and kept moving towards the Heavenly Gate. When Ox was close to the palace, Rat suddenly jumped out and arrived 33______. The children laughed, but Sun Jie asked them to think deeper. Rat showed wisdom, while Ox showed hard work. Each animal sign had its own 34______ meaning. A girl said she was born in the year of Rabbit. Sun Jie explained that Rabbit often symbolises carefulness. A boy liked Dragon because it meant strength. Around the wall 35______ many paper animals made by local artists. Here 36______ more visitors with cameras. Sun Jie felt proud because he was not only giving information, but also telling Chinese stories 37______. Before leaving, the children said, 'We like Chinese zodiac signs.' 'So 38______ we,' their parents answered. The order was 39______, and the fair became a small classroom of 40______. 31. A. ticket B. legend C. machine D. storm 32. A. itself B. himself C. herself D. myself 33. A. late B. last C. slowly D. first 34. A. private B. broken C. symbolic D. silent 35. A. stood B. stand C. standing D. to stand 36. A. come B. coming C. to come D. came 37. A. good B. well C. bad D. careless 38. A. am B. have C. do D. did 39. A. remembered B. forgot C. wasted D. closed 40. A. pressure B. traffic C. medicine D. culture 【答案】31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. D 【导语】本文讲述志愿者在民俗文化集市用生肖传说向儿童介绍中国传统文化。 【详解】 31．语境推断。第一段说Sun Jie began with a simple...about Rat and Ox，后文讲玉皇大帝选动物的故事，legend符合，故选B。 32．语境推断。第二段Rat无法独自过河，by itself表示独自，故选A。 33．细节理解。第三段Rat跳出牛耳朵后先到，first符合传说内容，故选D。 34．语境推断。第三段说明每个生肖都有自己的象征意义，symbolic符合，故选C。 35．语法判断。地点状语Around the wall置前，主语many paper animals为复数，完全倒装用stood，故选A。 36．语法判断。Here置于句首，主语visitors为复数，谓语用came，故选D。 37．语境推断。tell Chinese stories well为单元目标表达，well修饰telling，故选B。 38．语法判断。So do we表示我们也喜欢，是倒装结构，故选C。 39．语境推断。孩子们离开时记住了顺序，remembered符合，故选A。 40．主旨大意。生肖故事属于中国文化，culture符合，故选D。 第四节 短文填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle labelled with animals, starting with Rat and ending with Pig. Each animal sign 41______ (have) a symbolic meaning. Rat is a symbol of wisdom, while Ox stands for hard work. If you ask someone's animal sign, it can be a polite way 42______ (learn) about his or her age. There 43______ (be) many legends behind the signs. Here 44______ (come) a story about Rat and Ox. Students can also draw one animal and write a short English sentence beside it. By reading and drawing, we can understand Chinese folk culture 45______ (well). 【答案】41. has 42. to learn 43. are 44. comes 45. better 【导语】本文介绍中国生肖的周期、象征意义和相关传说，重点考查动词形式与倒装。 【详解】 41．主谓一致。Each animal sign作主语，谓语用单数has。 42．不定式作后置定语。a way to learn about...表示了解……的方式。 43．there be结构。many legends为复数，故填are。 44．倒装结构。Here comes a story为常见表达，故填comes。 45．比较含义。通过阅读能更好理解文化，用better。 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A Item Information Useful task Time and place This Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Room 201 at the Culture Center. It lasts about one hour. Find the room before the activity starts. Main materials Twelve cards show animal signs from Rat to Pig. A map explains the 12-year cycle. Read the cards and find your animal sign. Meanings Rat is linked with wisdom, while Ox stands for hard work. Each card gives one simple meaning and one English sentence. Use the sentence to introduce one sign. After reading Visitors choose one card and practise introducing it in English with a volunteer. Check pronunciation and ask questions. Booking note Families should book seats before Friday because seats are limited. Book early and arrive on time. 46. Where will the activity be held? A. At a railway station. B. In Room 201. C. In a hospital. D. At a sports field. 47. What does Ox stand for according to the table? A. Hard work. B. Wisdom. C. Changeability. D. Peace. 48. What may visitors do after reading? A. Buy train tickets. B. Repair old computers. C. Cook festival food. D. Practise introducing one card in English. 【答案】46. B 47. A 48. D 【导语】本文是一张生肖文化体验角活动信息表，说明地点、材料、象征意义、预约要求和活动任务。 【详解】 46．细节理解。表格Time and place一行提到「Room 201」，故选B。 47．细节理解。表格Meanings一行说「Ox stands for hard work」，故选A。 48．细节理解。表格After reading一行提到可「practise introducing it in English」，故选D。 B At a paper-cutting workshop in Xi'an, Ms. He teaches visitors to cut zodiac animals. Before they use scissors, she asks them to look at the shapes carefully. The rooster has a high head because it crows every morning, so in folk culture it can stand for firmness and a new beginning. The horse has long legs because it often means marching forward. A boy chooses to cut a horse. His first work is not neat, and one leg is much shorter than the others. Ms. He does not laugh at him. Instead, she says, 'Never will you improve if you stop trying.' The boy tries again, cuts more slowly and finally makes the horse stronger. On the wall are twelve paper animals, red and bright. Visitors leave with a small work in their hands and a clearer idea of Chinese folk art in their hearts. They also learn why patient practice matters when a traditional skill feels difficult at first. 49. Where is the workshop? A. In Guilin. B. In Suzhou. C. In Xi'an. D. In Harbin. 50. What can Rooster stand for? A. Firmness and a new beginning. B. Only laziness. C. Only silence. D. Only sadness. 51. Why does the boy choose Horse? A. He dislikes paper. B. He wants to buy a puppy. C. He lost a calendar. D. It often means marching forward. 52. What are on the wall? A. Six train tickets. B. Twelve paper animals. C. Three computers. D. Many medicine boxes. 【答案】49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 【导语】本文讲述西安剪纸体验课通过生肖动物介绍民俗文化和象征意义。 【详解】 49．细节理解。第一段定位到「in Xi'an」，故选C。 50．细节理解。第一段说rooster可「stand for firmness and a new beginning」，故选A。 51．细节理解。第一段提到horse常表示「marching forward」，故选D。 52．细节理解。第二段「On the wall are twelve paper animals」，故选B。 C A city museum opens a small zodiac corner for foreign visitors during the Spring Festival holiday. Volunteer Li Na writes English cards for the twelve animal signs. She keeps the sentences short because many visitors only know a little Chinese culture, but she also wants every card to be accurate. One card says, 'Dragon is a symbol of strength.' Another says, 'Dog means trustiness.' Beside the cards, she puts two small pictures showing the 12-year cycle. One afternoon, a French visitor asks whether the zodiac is used to date years. Li Na answers that one animal represents each year and the cycle repeats every twelve years. Then the visitor asks whether a person's future is decided by the animal sign. Li Na explains patiently that the meanings are cultural symbols, not strict rules about life. At the end of the visit, the visitor says he can tell the story to his family. Li Na is happy because clear English and careful explanation help Chinese stories travel farther. She also prepares a short note for young guides, reminding them to answer slowly, avoid unclear labels and use examples from daily life so visitors can follow each idea without pressure or worry. 53. Who does the zodiac corner mainly help? A. Foreign visitors. B. Only bus drivers. C. Only doctors. D. Only shop owners. 54. What does Dragon symbolise? A. Carelessness. B. Noise. C. Strength. D. Traffic. 55. What does Li Na say about the zodiac? A. It is a weekly plan. B. One animal represents each year. C. It has only six animals. D. It begins with Pig. 56. What can clear English and careful explanation help Chinese stories do? A. Disappear quickly. B. Become strict rules. C. Confuse visitors. D. Travel farther. 【答案】53. A 54. C 55. B 56. D 【导语】本文讲述博物馆志愿者用准确而简明的英语向外国游客介绍生肖文化。 【详解】 53．细节理解。首句定位「for foreign visitors」，故选A。 54．细节理解。文中卡片写道「Dragon is a symbol of strength」，故选C。 55．细节理解。第二段说「one animal represents each year」，故选B。 56．推理判断。末句说明清楚英语和仔细解释能帮助中国故事传播更远，故选D。 D The Chinese zodiac is more than a way to remember years. It is part of Chinese folk culture and daily communication. People use twelve animals to talk about time, character and good wishes. When someone says he was born in the year of Tiger, others may think of bravery and strength. When a family prepares a gift for a baby, they may choose a small rabbit, dragon or dog because each animal carries a friendly meaning. However, animal signs should not be used to judge a person completely. A careful person may not be a Rabbit, and a hard-working student may not be an Ox. The meanings are cultural symbols, not strict rules about life. If we forget this point, an interesting tradition may become a wrong label. Learning zodiac signs in English is useful for vocational students. A tour guide can introduce a festival display, a shop assistant can explain a cultural product, and a student can tell a short legend to foreign friends. These tasks do not require difficult words, but they require accuracy and respect. If we understand the stories behind the signs and choose clear examples, we can make traditional culture easier to understand and help people from different cultures communicate with more respect. Such careful work keeps old symbols alive in modern daily life again. 57. What may people think of when they hear Tiger? A. Only peace. B. Bravery and strength. C. Only trustiness. D. Only changeability. 58. Should animal signs be used to judge a person completely? A. No, they should not. B. Yes, always. C. Only on Mondays. D. Only for children. 59. Why is learning zodiac signs in English useful for vocational students? A. It makes people forget stories. B. It changes the calendar. C. It helps them introduce culture in different tasks. D. It selects animal guards. 60. What can understanding cultural stories bring? A. More pollution. B. Less learning. C. Fewer friends. D. More respectful communication. 【答案】57. B 58. A 59. C 60. D 【导语】本文说明生肖是中国民俗文化的一部分，同时提醒不能用生肖完全判断个人，并联系职业场景说明英语介绍的价值。 【详解】 57．细节理解。第一段「Tiger...bravery and strength」，故选B。 58．细节理解。第二段首句「should not be used to judge a person completely」，故选A。 59．推理判断。第三段列举导游、店员、学生等任务，说明学习生肖英语有助于在不同任务中介绍文化，故选C。 60．细节与推理。末句说明理解故事并选清楚例子能帮助不同文化的人更尊重地交流，故选D。 第二节 补全对话（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） A: I heard this year is the year of Tiger. (61)______ B: It is one of the twelve Chinese animal signs. A: Is it a kind of calendar to date years? B: (62)______ The Chinese animal signs are a 12‑year cycle. A: Under what animal sign were you born? B: I was born in the year of Dog. A: (63)______ B: Dog is a symbol of trustiness. A: I like Dog very much. I have a puppy. B: (64)______ A: Can you tell me a legend about the zodiac after class? B: (65)______ A． That's right. B． What does Dog mean? C． Of course. D． What does that mean? E．So do I. 【答案】61. D 62. A 63. B 64. E 65. C 【导语】对话中两人谈论生肖年份、12 年周期、生肖象征意义和相关传说。 【详解】 61．D。下文对生肖进行解释说明，本空询问这指的是什么含义，故选 D。 62．A。上文询问生肖是否是纪年历法，后文继续讲解十二年一轮回，本空予以肯定确认，故选 A。 63．B。答句介绍狗代表诚信，本空询问属狗有着什么寓意，故选 B。 64．E。上文表述自己很喜欢狗还养了小狗，本空用 So do I 表达 “我也是”，故选 E。 65．C。问句请求课后讲一则生肖传说，本空爽快答应请求，故选 C。 第三部分 书面表达（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语社团正在举办“Introduce a Chinese Zodiac Sign”展示活动。请你写一篇不少于80词的英文短文，内容须包括： 1. 介绍一个你喜欢的生肖；2. 说明它的象征意义；3. 简要说明你喜欢它的原因并呼吁传播中国文化。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 My Favourite Chinese Zodiac Sign My favourite Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon. In Chinese culture, Dragon is a symbol of strength and hope. Many people like it because it sounds powerful and special. I was not born in the year of Dragon, but I still like the stories about it. When I see dragon dances during festivals, I feel proud of Chinese traditional culture. I think learning zodiac signs in English is useful. It can help us introduce Chinese stories to foreign friends. Let us learn more about Chinese folk culture and tell Chinese stories well. 【词汇积累】 zodiac 生肖；symbol 象征；strength 力量；festival 节日；traditional 传统的；folk culture 民俗文化；foreign 外国的；introduce 介绍；spread 传播；proud 自豪的；celebrate 庆祝；custom 习俗；character 品质；value 价值；treasure 珍视 【句式拓展】 The dragon stands for power and good luck in our traditional culture. 该句使用简单句，用 stand for 表达 “代表、象征”，简洁用于介绍事物象征含义。 Though I was not born in the Year of the Dragon, I admire its fine qualities. 该句使用 though 引导让步状语从句，表示转折，适合表达客观喜好，丰富文章句式。 It is our duty to spread Chinese traditional culture to the world. 该句使用 It is + 名词 + to do 句型，点明责任义务，适合放在文末发出呼吁。 【点睛】 范文按照 “点明喜爱的生肖 — 阐释象征意义 — 讲述个人感受 — 呼吁传播中华文化” 展开，逻辑层次清晰。文章联系舞龙这一生活实景，内容真实接地气，结尾发出号召，主题积极向上，适合中职学生背诵仿写。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 编写说明：本套试卷紧扣《英语 基础模块3》（语文版2022版）教材，以教材单元为基准精准覆盖核心考点。 每个单元设置AB卷，A卷为基础巩固卷，侧重基础考点训练，帮助学生扎实掌握知识要点；B卷为能力提升卷，注重知识整合与全面检测，引导学生构建知识网络。全书设计4份综合测试卷，模拟实战情境，聚焦解题能力突破，全面提升应试能力与知识应用水平。 《英语 基础模块3》（语文版2022版）《单元过关卷》 Unit 7 Chinese Zodiac Signs A卷·基础巩固 考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分 班级_____姓名_____学号_____成绩_____ 第一部分 英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节 语音辨音（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 选择下列每组单词中画线部分读音不同的选项。 1．A．bath B．date C．place D．space 2．A．race B．page C．fact D．rate 3．A．calendar B．match C．apple D．face 4．A．totally B．promise C．almost D．global 5．A．lunar B．rule C．flute D．bullet 第二节 单项选择（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分） 6. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year __________ labelled with animals. A. legend B. cycle C. palace D. speech 7. Each animal sign __________ a year in the lunar cycle. A. represents B. receives C. repairs D. reduces 8. Rat is a symbol __________ wisdom while Ox is a symbol of hard work. A. to B. at C. by D. of 9. The twelve animals are divided __________ six pairs. A. from B. with C. into D. over 10. Tiger symbolises bravery and __________. A. strength B. secret C. calendar D. puppy 11. Rabbit is usually connected with __________. A. careless B. carefulness C. carelessly D. cared 12. The Monkey sign can stand for __________ in work. A. weather B. height C. silence D. workability 13. Dog is a symbol of trustiness, __________ Pig is considered agreeable. A. because of B. until C. while D. although of 14. —I like the Dog animal sign very much. —So __________ I. A. do B. am C. was D. have 15. She is not fond of drawing zodiac animals, __________ am I. A. so B. nor C. too D. also 16. There __________ a beautiful paper dragon at the door. A. stand B. standing C. to stand D. stands 17. Here __________ the guide with a picture of the zodiac. A. come B. coming C. comes D. to come 18. Never __________ forget the legend of Rat and Ox. A. will I B. I will C. am I D. I am 19. Not until the talk ended __________ the meaning of the Dragon sign. A. I understood B. did I understand C. do I understand D. I understand 20. Only when I read the story __________ why Rat was first. A. I know B. do I know C. I knew D. did I know 21. Gone __________ the carefree days in the old village. A. are B. is C. was D. be 22. Around the museum __________ twelve small animal models. A. is B. has C. are D. was 23. The Jade Emperor wanted __________ twelve animals as guards. A. select B. to select C. selecting D. selected 24. The earlier an animal went through the gate, the __________ rank it would have. A. good B. best C. well D. better 25. Rat jumped into Ox's ear because it could not cross the river __________ itself. A. by B. with C. for D. about 26. After __________ the river, Ox raced towards the palace. A. cross B. to cross C. crossing D. crossed 27. The story is interesting __________ many children like it. A. but B. so C. or D. although 28. We should learn to tell Chinese stories __________ in English. A. good B. bad C. quick D. well 29. —Under what animal sign were you born? —__________. A. I was born in the year of Dog. B. I was born in a hospital. C. It is cloudy today. D. The dog is white. 30. —What does your animal sign mean? —__________. A. It costs twelve yuan. B. It is under the desk. C. It means bravery and strength. D. I took the subway. 第三节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） At a folk culture fair in Luoyang, a young volunteer named Sun Jie stood beside a wall of twelve animal pictures. Many visitors stopped to look, but some children could not remember the order. Sun Jie smiled and began with a simple 31______ about Rat and Ox. He told them that long ago the Jade Emperor wanted to select animals as guards. Rat reached a river and could not cross it by 32______. When Ox came, Rat jumped into Ox's ear. The hardworking Ox did not mind and kept moving towards the Heavenly Gate. When Ox was close to the palace, Rat suddenly jumped out and arrived 33______. The children laughed, but Sun Jie asked them to think deeper. Rat showed wisdom, while Ox showed hard work. Each animal sign had its own 34______ meaning. A girl said she was born in the year of Rabbit. Sun Jie explained that Rabbit often symbolises carefulness. A boy liked Dragon because it meant strength. Around the wall 35______ many paper animals made by local artists. Here 36______ more visitors with cameras. Sun Jie felt proud because he was not only giving information, but also telling Chinese stories 37______. Before leaving, the children said, 'We like Chinese zodiac signs.' 'So 38______ we,' their parents answered. The order was 39______, and the fair became a small classroom of 40______. 31. A. ticket B. legend C. machine D. storm 32. A. itself B. himself C. herself D. myself 33. A. late B. last C. slowly D. first 34. A. private B. broken C. symbolic D. silent 35. A. stood B. stand C. standing D. to stand 36. A. come B. coming C. to come D. came 37. A. good B. well C. bad D. careless 38. A. am B. have C. do D. did 39. A. remembered B. forgot C. wasted D. closed 40. A. pressure B. traffic C. medicine D. culture 第四节 短文填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle labelled with animals, starting with Rat and ending with Pig. Each animal sign 41______ (have) a symbolic meaning. Rat is a symbol of wisdom, while Ox stands for hard work. If you ask someone's animal sign, it can be a polite way 42______ (learn) about his or her age. There 43______ (be) many legends behind the signs. Here 44______ (come) a story about Rat and Ox. Students can also draw one animal and write a short English sentence beside it. By reading and drawing, we can understand Chinese folk culture 45______ (well). 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A Item Information Useful task Time and place This Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Room 201 at the Culture Center. It lasts about one hour. Find the room before the activity starts. Main materials Twelve cards show animal signs from Rat to Pig. A map explains the 12-year cycle. Read the cards and find your animal sign. Meanings Rat is linked with wisdom, while Ox stands for hard work. Each card gives one simple meaning and one English sentence. Use the sentence to introduce one sign. After reading Visitors choose one card and practise introducing it in English with a volunteer. Check pronunciation and ask questions. Booking note Families should book seats before Friday because seats are limited. Book early and arrive on time. 46. Where will the activity be held? A. At a railway station. B. In Room 201. C. In a hospital. D. At a sports field. 47. What does Ox stand for according to the table? A. Hard work. B. Wisdom. C. Changeability. D. Peace. 48. What may visitors do after reading? A. Buy train tickets. B. Repair old computers. C. Cook festival food. D. Practise introducing one card in English. B At a paper-cutting workshop in Xi'an, Ms. He teaches visitors to cut zodiac animals. Before they use scissors, she asks them to look at the shapes carefully. The rooster has a high head because it crows every morning, so in folk culture it can stand for firmness and a new beginning. The horse has long legs because it often means marching forward. A boy chooses to cut a horse. His first work is not neat, and one leg is much shorter than the others. Ms. He does not laugh at him. Instead, she says, 'Never will you improve if you stop trying.' The boy tries again, cuts more slowly and finally makes the horse stronger. On the wall are twelve paper animals, red and bright. Visitors leave with a small work in their hands and a clearer idea of Chinese folk art in their hearts. They also learn why patient practice matters when a traditional skill feels difficult at first. 49. Where is the workshop? A. In Guilin. B. In Suzhou. C. In Xi'an. D. In Harbin. 50. What can Rooster stand for? A. Firmness and a new beginning. B. Only laziness. C. Only silence. D. Only sadness. 51. Why does the boy choose Horse? A. He dislikes paper. B. He wants to buy a puppy. C. He lost a calendar. D. It often means marching forward. 52. What are on the wall? A. Six train tickets. B. Twelve paper animals. C. Three computers. D. Many medicine boxes. C A city museum opens a small zodiac corner for foreign visitors during the Spring Festival holiday. Volunteer Li Na writes English cards for the twelve animal signs. She keeps the sentences short because many visitors only know a little Chinese culture, but she also wants every card to be accurate. One card says, 'Dragon is a symbol of strength.' Another says, 'Dog means trustiness.' Beside the cards, she puts two small pictures showing the 12-year cycle. One afternoon, a French visitor asks whether the zodiac is used to date years. Li Na answers that one animal represents each year and the cycle repeats every twelve years. Then the visitor asks whether a person's future is decided by the animal sign. Li Na explains patiently that the meanings are cultural symbols, not strict rules about life. At the end of the visit, the visitor says he can tell the story to his family. Li Na is happy because clear English and careful explanation help Chinese stories travel farther. She also prepares a short note for young guides, reminding them to answer slowly, avoid unclear labels and use examples from daily life so visitors can follow each idea without pressure or worry. 53. Who does the zodiac corner mainly help? A. Foreign visitors. B. Only bus drivers. C. Only doctors. D. Only shop owners. 54. What does Dragon symbolise? A. Carelessness. B. Noise. C. Strength. D. Traffic. 55. What does Li Na say about the zodiac? A. It is a weekly plan. B. One animal represents each year. C. It has only six animals. D. It begins with Pig. 56. What can clear English and careful explanation help Chinese stories do? A. Disappear quickly. B. Become strict rules. C. Confuse visitors. D. Travel farther. D The Chinese zodiac is more than a way to remember years. It is part of Chinese folk culture and daily communication. People use twelve animals to talk about time, character and good wishes. When someone says he was born in the year of Tiger, others may think of bravery and strength. When a family prepares a gift for a baby, they may choose a small rabbit, dragon or dog because each animal carries a friendly meaning. However, animal signs should not be used to judge a person completely. A careful person may not be a Rabbit, and a hard-working student may not be an Ox. The meanings are cultural symbols, not strict rules about life. If we forget this point, an interesting tradition may become a wrong label. Learning zodiac signs in English is useful for vocational students. A tour guide can introduce a festival display, a shop assistant can explain a cultural product, and a student can tell a short legend to foreign friends. These tasks do not require difficult words, but they require accuracy and respect. If we understand the stories behind the signs and choose clear examples, we can make traditional culture easier to understand and help people from different cultures communicate with more respect. Such careful work keeps old symbols alive in modern daily life again. 57. What may people think of when they hear Tiger? A. Only peace. B. Bravery and strength. C. Only trustiness. D. Only changeability. 58. Should animal signs be used to judge a person completely? A. No, they should not. B. Yes, always. C. Only on Mondays. D. Only for children. 59. Why is learning zodiac signs in English useful for vocational students? A. It makes people forget stories. B. It changes the calendar. C. It helps them introduce culture in different tasks. D. It selects animal guards. 60. What can understanding cultural stories bring? A. More pollution. B. Less learning. C. Fewer friends. D. More respectful communication. 第二节 补全对话（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） A: I heard this year is the year of Tiger. (61)______ B: It is one of the twelve Chinese animal signs. A: Is it a kind of calendar to date years? B: (62)______ The Chinese animal signs are a 12‑year cycle. A: Under what animal sign were you born? B: I was born in the year of Dog. A: (63)______ B: Dog is a symbol of trustiness. A: I like Dog very much. I have a puppy. B: (64)______ A: Can you tell me a legend about the zodiac after class? B: (65)______ A． That's right. B． What does Dog mean? C． Of course. D． What does that mean? E．So do I. 第三部分 书面表达（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语社团正在举办“Introduce a Chinese Zodiac Sign”展示活动。请你写一篇不少于80词的英文短文，内容须包括： 1. 介绍一个你喜欢的生肖；2. 说明它的象征意义；3. 简要说明你喜欢它的原因并呼吁传播中国文化。 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $