七、阅读与回答问题
Lanterns are a part of traditional Chinese culture with a long history. They are not only used for lighting but also carry special meanings.
The earliest lanterns appeared in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. At first, they were used mainly in temples. During the Tang Dynasty, people began to hang lanterns in their homes to decorate and celebrate. Lanterns are extremely important during the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
Traditional Chinese lanterns are usually made of bamboo, paper, or silk. They come in different shapes like lotus flowers or animal shapes. The most common colours are red and gold, which represent happiness and good luck in Chinese culture. Today, we can see modern lanterns with LED lights.
Making lanterns requires special skills. First, artists make the frame from bamboo strips. Then they cover it with paper or silk and paint beautiful patterns. Finally, they add a light source inside. Some skilled artists can make very large lanterns that look like dragons or palaces.
Lanterns are more than just decorations. During festivals, people write riddles on lanterns for others to guess, which is called “lantern riddles”. It is an interesting game that makes festivals more fun. In some places, people float lanterns on rivers to send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
61. When did the earliest lanterns appear?
62. What do red and gold lanterns represent in Chinese culture?
63. What light source do modern lanterns have?
64. What do people write on lanterns to make festivals more fun?
65. Why do people float lanterns on rivers in some places?
Lanterns are a part of traditional Chinese culture with a long history. They are not only used for lighting but also carry special meanings.
The earliest lanterns appeared in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. At first, they were used mainly in temples. During the Tang Dynasty, people began to hang lanterns in their homes to decorate and celebrate. Lanterns are extremely important during the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
Traditional Chinese lanterns are usually made of bamboo, paper, or silk. They come in different shapes like lotus flowers or animal shapes. The most common colours are red and gold, which represent happiness and good luck in Chinese culture. Today, we can see modern lanterns with LED lights.
Making lanterns requires special skills. First, artists make the frame from bamboo strips. Then they cover it with paper or silk and paint beautiful patterns. Finally, they add a light source inside. Some skilled artists can make very large lanterns that look like dragons or palaces.
Lanterns are more than just decorations. During festivals, people write riddles on lanterns for others to guess, which is called “lantern riddles”. It is an interesting game that makes festivals more fun. In some places, people float lanterns on rivers to send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
61. When did the earliest lanterns appear?
In the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.
62. What do red and gold lanterns represent in Chinese culture?
Happiness and good luck.
63. What light source do modern lanterns have?
LED lights.
64. What do people write on lanterns to make festivals more fun?
Lantern riddles.
65. Why do people float lanterns on rivers in some places?
To send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
答案：61. In the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.
62. Happiness and good luck.
63. LED lights.
64. Lantern riddles.
65. To send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
62. Happiness and good luck.
63. LED lights.
64. Lantern riddles.
65. To send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
解析：
【解析】
本题为英语阅读理解细节题，需从原文定位关键信息作答：
1. 第61题：根据第二段第一句“The earliest lanterns appeared in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.”得出答案。
2. 第62题：根据第三段第三句“The most common colours are red and gold, which represent happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.”得出答案。
3. 第63题：根据第三段最后一句“Today, we can see modern lanterns with LED lights.”得出答案。
4. 第64题：根据第五段第二句“During festivals, people write riddles on lanterns for others to guess, which is called ‘lantern riddles’.”得出答案。
5. 第65题：根据第五段最后一句“In some places, people float lanterns on rivers to send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.”得出答案。
【答案】
61. In the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.
62. Happiness and good luck.
63. LED lights.
64. Lantern riddles.
65. To send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
【知识点】
细节信息查找、中国灯笼文化、文本信息提取
【点评】
本文围绕中国灯笼展开，介绍了其历史、制作、文化意义等内容。题目均为细节理解题，考查学生从文本中快速定位提取关键信息的能力，同时能帮助学生了解中国传统灯笼文化。
【难度系数】
0.8
本题为英语阅读理解细节题，需从原文定位关键信息作答：
1. 第61题：根据第二段第一句“The earliest lanterns appeared in the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.”得出答案。
2. 第62题：根据第三段第三句“The most common colours are red and gold, which represent happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.”得出答案。
3. 第63题：根据第三段最后一句“Today, we can see modern lanterns with LED lights.”得出答案。
4. 第64题：根据第五段第二句“During festivals, people write riddles on lanterns for others to guess, which is called ‘lantern riddles’.”得出答案。
5. 第65题：根据第五段最后一句“In some places, people float lanterns on rivers to send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.”得出答案。
【答案】
61. In the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.
62. Happiness and good luck.
63. LED lights.
64. Lantern riddles.
65. To send their wishes to their family or friends who have passed away.
【知识点】
细节信息查找、中国灯笼文化、文本信息提取
【点评】
本文围绕中国灯笼展开，介绍了其历史、制作、文化意义等内容。题目均为细节理解题，考查学生从文本中快速定位提取关键信息的能力，同时能帮助学生了解中国传统灯笼文化。
【难度系数】
0.8