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Unit 8 Let's celebrate! 短文填空练习(含答案) 2026-2027学年译林版英语七年级上册 学校: 班级: 姓名: 评价: 【主题一】本文是说明文,介绍世界各地的重要节日。 People around the world celebrate many different festivals. Festivals are important because they bring people together, preserve culture and traditions, and give us a chance to rest and enjoy life. Let's learn about some important 1(节日) around the world. Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It is also known as Chinese New Year. It usually falls in late January or early February. Before Spring Festival, people clean their houses, buy new clothes, and prepare delicious food. On New Year's Eve, families get together for a big dinner. They eat dumplings, fish, and other traditional 2(食物). Children receive red envelopes with money from their parents and grandparents. On New Year's Day, people visit their relatives and friends and say "Happy New Year!" to each other. Christmas is the most important festival in Western countries. It is celebrated on December 25th every year. Before Christmas, people decorate their houses with Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments. They also buy presents for their family and friends. On Christmas Eve, children hang up stockings by the fireplace, hoping that Santa Claus will fill them with presents. On Christmas Day, families get together for a big dinner. They eat turkey, ham, and other traditional food. They also exchange 3(礼物) and sing Christmas carols. Halloween is a fun festival celebrated on October 31st. It is popular in many Western countries. On Halloween, children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. They knock on their neighbors' doors and say "trick or treat!" The neighbors give them candy or other treats. People also decorate their houses with jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts, and witches. Halloween is a fun and 4(令人兴奋的) festival for children. Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time to give thanks for the good things in life. On Thanksgiving, families get together for a big dinner. They eat turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and other traditional food. They also share what they are thankful for. Thanksgiving is a time for family and 5(感恩). Mid-Autumn Festival is another important Chinese festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. On this day, the moon is round and bright. Families get together to admire the moon and eat mooncakes. Mooncakes are round pastries with sweet or savory fillings. They are a symbol of family 6(团聚). Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It is held to remember Qu Yuan, a famous poet from ancient China. On this day, people eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and watch dragon boat races. The dragon boat races are exciting and 7(热闹的). In conclusion, festivals are an important part of human culture. They bring people together, preserve traditions, and give us a chance to celebrate life. No matter where you are from, festivals are a time for joy, family, and friends. What is your favorite festival? I hope you can celebrate many happy 8(节日) with your family and friends. Festivals are a time to be happy and 9(感恩的). Let's celebrate life and enjoy every 10(时刻)! 【主题二】本文是记叙文,讲述"我"家如何庆祝春节。 Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It is also my favorite festival. Every year, my family and I celebrate Spring Festival together. Let me tell you how we 1(庆祝) it. About a week before Spring Festival, my family starts to prepare. My mother cleans the house from top to bottom. She says cleaning the house sweeps away bad luck and brings good luck for the new year. My father goes shopping for new clothes and food. He buys a lot of meat, fish, vegetables, and 2(水果). I help my parents put up red couplets on the doors and red paper-cuts on the windows. Red is a lucky color in China. On New Year's Eve, all the family members get together for a big dinner. My grandmother, my uncle, my aunt, and my cousin come to our house. My mother and my aunt cook a lot of delicious food. We eat dumplings, fish, chicken, and many other dishes. The fish is a symbol of abundance. We eat it but don't finish it because we want to have a surplus for the next year. After dinner, we watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. It is a variety show with singing, dancing, comedy, and 3(魔术). We also set off fireworks and firecrackers. The fireworks are beautiful and exciting. At midnight, we say "Happy New Year!" to each other. My parents and my grandparents give me red envelopes with money. I am very happy. I put the money under my pillow for good 4(运气). On New Year's Day, we get up early and put on our new clothes. We visit our relatives and friends. We say "Happy New Year!" and "Good luck!" to each other. The adults give children red envelopes with money. I receive a lot of red envelopes. I save the money in my piggy bank. In the afternoon, we usually go to the park or the temple fair. The temple fair is very lively. There are many stalls selling food, toys, and handicrafts. There are also performances such as lion dances and dragon 5(舞蹈). I always have a lot of fun at the temple fair. In the following days, we continue to visit relatives and friends. We eat a lot of delicious food and have a good time together. Spring Festival is a time for family and friends. It is a time to rest and enjoy life. I always look forward to Spring Festival every year. I think it is the best 6(节日) of the year. This year, we celebrated Spring Festival in a special way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our relatives couldn't come to our house. We had a video call with them on New Year's Eve. We "ate" dinner together online and watched the Spring Festival Gala together. It was different, but we still had a good time. We were thankful that everyone was healthy and 7(安全的). In conclusion, Spring Festival is a very important festival for my family and me. It is a time for family, food, and fun. I love Spring Festival because I can spend time with my family, eat delicious food, and receive red envelopes. I hope I can celebrate Spring Festival with my family every year. I am looking forward to next year's Spring 8(节日). I hope it will be even more 9(精彩的) than this year's. Spring Festival is the best time of the 10(年)! 【主题三】本文是记叙文,讲述一次难忘的生日派对。 Last Sunday was my 13th birthday. My parents threw a big birthday party for me. It was the best birthday party I have ever had. Let me tell you about it. About a week before my birthday, my parents started to prepare for the party. They sent invitations to my friends and relatives. They also bought a lot of food, drinks, and decorations. My mother made a big birthday cake. It was a chocolate cake with strawberries and cream on top. It had "Happy 13th Birthday, Li Hua!" written on it. It looked very 1(美味的). On the day of the party, my parents and I decorated the house. We put up balloons, streamers, and a "Happy Birthday" banner. We also set up a table for the food and drinks. We put out chips, cookies, sandwiches, fruit, and soft drinks. The house looked very 2(漂亮的) and festive. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, my friends started to arrive. They brought me birthday presents. I received many presents, such as books, a basketball, a video game, and a watch. I was very happy and thanked everyone for their 3(礼物). First, we played some party games. We played musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, and charades. The games were fun and exciting. Everyone laughed and had a good time. The winner of each game got a small prize, such as candy or a 4(玩具). Then, we had the birthday cake. My parents turned off the lights and brought out the cake with 13 candles on it. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday to You." I made a wish and blew out all the candles in one breath. Everyone clapped and cheered. Then we cut the cake and ate it. The cake was delicious. My friends said it was the best cake they had ever 5(吃过). After the cake, we had dinner. My parents cooked a lot of delicious food. We ate fried chicken, pizza, pasta, salad, and french fries. We also drank juice and soda. The food was delicious. We ate a lot and talked and laughed. It was a great 6(晚餐). After dinner, we watched a movie. We watched a comedy movie. It was very funny. Everyone laughed a lot. We also ate popcorn and snacks while watching the movie. It was a relaxing and fun way to end the 7(派对). At about 8 o'clock, my friends started to go home. They thanked my parents and me for the party. They said they had a great time. I thanked them for coming and for the presents. After everyone left, I opened all the presents. I was very happy with all the 8(礼物). Before going to bed, I thought about the day. It was the best birthday party I have ever had. I was thankful for my family and friends. I was thankful for all the food, fun, and presents. It was a day I will never forget. I am already looking forward to next year's birthday. I hope it will be as 9(精彩的) as this year's. Birthdays are a time to celebrate life and be thankful for another year. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful 10(家庭) and friends. 【主题四】本文是说明文,介绍节日食物的文化意义。 Food is an important part of every festival. Different festivals have different traditional foods. These foods are not just delicious; they also have special cultural meanings. Let's learn about some traditional festival 1(食物) and their meanings. Dumplings are a traditional food for Spring Festival in northern China. They are shaped like ancient Chinese gold ingots, which are a symbol of wealth. People eat dumplings on New Year's Eve because they hope to have good luck and prosperity in the new year. Some people even put a coin in one dumpling. The person who eats the dumpling with the coin is said to have good luck for the whole 2(年). Fish is another traditional food for Spring Festival. The Chinese word for fish (yu) sounds the same as the word for surplus. People eat fish on New Year's Eve because they hope to have a surplus of good things in the new year. It is a custom to eat fish but not finish it, because the leftover fish symbolizes having more than enough. Fish is a symbol of 3(富裕) and abundance. Mooncakes are a traditional food for Mid-Autumn Festival. They are round pastries with sweet or savory fillings. The round shape of mooncakes symbolizes the round moon and family reunion. People eat mooncakes while admiring the full moon on Mid-Autumn night. Mooncakes are a symbol of family 4(团聚) and harmony. Zongzi is a traditional food for Dragon Boat Festival. It is made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. Zongzi is eaten to remember Qu Yuan, a famous poet from ancient China. According to legend, people threw zongzi into the river to prevent the fish from eating Qu Yuan's body. Zongzi is a symbol of 5(纪念) and respect. Turkey is a traditional food for Thanksgiving in the United States. It is a large bird that is usually roasted and served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner. It is a symbol of 6(感恩) and abundance. The tradition of eating turkey on Thanksgiving dates back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Christmas pudding is a traditional food for Christmas in the United Kingdom. It is a rich, dense pudding made with dried fruits, spices, and alcohol. It is usually served with brandy butter or custard. Christmas pudding is a symbol of Christmas and the holiday season. It is often made weeks or even months in advance. Some people even put a coin or a ring in the pudding. The person who finds the coin is said to have good luck, and the person who finds the ring is said to get 7(结婚) soon. In conclusion, festival foods are more than just food. They are symbols of culture, tradition, and meaning. They connect us to our past and to each other. Every time we eat traditional festival food, we are celebrating our culture and our heritage. So the next time you eat festival food, take a moment to think about its meaning and 8(文化). Festival foods are a delicious way to celebrate our traditions and our 9(历史). They are a reminder of who we are and where we come from. Let's celebrate our culture through food and keep our traditions 10(活着的)! 【主题五】本文是议论文,讨论庆祝节日的重要性。 Festivals are an important part of human culture. People around the world celebrate many different festivals throughout the year. Some people think festivals are just a time to eat, drink, and have fun. But I think festivals are much more important than that. Celebrating festivals is very important for many 1(原因). First, festivals bring people together. In our busy modern lives, we often don't have time to spend with our family and friends. Festivals give us a chance to get together, catch up, and enjoy each other's company. They strengthen family bonds and friendships. They also help build a sense of community and belonging. Festivals are a time for family, friends, and 2(社区). Second, festivals preserve culture and traditions. Many festivals have been celebrated for hundreds or even thousands of years. They are passed down from generation to generation. By celebrating festivals, we keep our culture and traditions alive. We teach our children about our heritage and our history. Festivals are a living link to our 3(过去). Third, festivals give us a chance to rest and relax. In our busy lives, we often work too hard and don't take enough time to rest. Festives give us a break from our daily routines. They give us a chance to rest, relax, and recharge. They also give us something to look forward to. Festivals are a time to rest and enjoy 4(生活). Fourth, festivals promote the economy. Festivals create jobs and stimulate economic activity. People spend money on food, clothes, decorations, travel, and gifts. This helps businesses and creates jobs. Festivals also promote tourism. Many people travel to other places to celebrate festivals or attend festival events. This helps the local 5(经济). Fifth, festivals promote happiness and well-being. Studies show that celebrating festivals can improve our mood and reduce stress. Festivals are a time for joy, laughter, and fun. They give us a chance to do things we enjoy and spend time with people we love. They also give us a sense of meaning and purpose. Festivals can make us happier and 6(更健康的). However, some people argue that festivals are a waste of time and money. They say people spend too much money on festivals and get into debt. They also say festivals can be stressful and tiring. But I think these problems can be avoided if we celebrate festivals wisely. We don't have to spend a lot of money to enjoy festivals. The most important thing is to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the 7(时刻). In conclusion, celebrating festivals is very important. Festivals bring people together, preserve culture and traditions, give us a chance to rest, promote the economy, and promote happiness and well-being. So let's celebrate festivals and enjoy them. Let's spend time with our family and friends, eat delicious food, and have fun. Festivals are a time to celebrate life and be thankful. Let's make the most of every 8(节日) and create happy memories that will last a lifetime. Festivals are one of the best things about being human. They are a celebration of life, culture, and 9(传统). Let's keep celebrating festivals and pass on our traditions to the next 10(一代)! 参考答案: 【主题一】1. festivals 2. food 3. presents 4. exciting 5. gratitude 6. reunion 7. lively 8. festivals 9. thankful 10. moment 【主题二】1. celebrate 2. fruits 3. magic 4. luck 5. dances 6. festival 7. safe 8. Festival 9. wonderful 10. year 【主题三】1. delicious 2. beautiful 3. presents 4. toy 5. eaten 6. dinner 7. party 8. presents 9. wonderful 10. family 【主题四】1. foods 2. year 3. wealth 4. reunion 5. remembrance 6. gratitude 7. married 8. culture 9. history 10. alive 【主题五】1. reasons 2. community 3. past 4. life 5. economy 6. healthier 7. moment 8. festival 9. tradition 10. generation 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $