Unit 8 Let's celebrate! 短文填空练习 2026-2027学年译林版英语七年级上册

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

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【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