四、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chongyang Festival is a traditional festival in China. We also call it the Double Ninth Festival 1
Today, the Double Ninth Festival has 6
1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____
6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____
The Chongyang Festival is a traditional festival in China. We also call it the Double Ninth Festival 1
because
it falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. In Chinese culture, the number nine is the largest number—it's a homophone(同音形异义词) to the Chinese word jiu, which means "a long and 2healthy
life". In China, people usually go hiking or climb 3mountains
with their family and friends during the festival. Besides, they drink chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒) and eat Chongyang cakes 4on
that day. They think these can bring them good luck and best 5wishes
.Today, the Double Ninth Festival has 6
a
new meaning(意思). It's a special day for us 7to show
our love for the elders. Some people may go to old 8people's
homes to give elders presents and help them. The festival usually 9comes
in the beautiful season of autumn. Many families would like to go for outdoor activities and enjoy 10themselves
.1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____
6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____
答案：1. because 2. healthy 3. mountains 4. on 5. wishes 6. a 7. to show 8. people's 9. comes 10. themselves
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A. On the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.
B. On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
C. On the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.
D. On the 15th day of the tenth lunar month.
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A. Reunion and harmony.
B. Good luck and fortune.
C. Health and longevity.
D. Prosperity and success.
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A. Dumplings.
B. Yuanxiao.
C. Mooncakes.
D. Zongzi.
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A. Enjoying the moon.
B. Telling stories about the moon and Chang'e.
C. Carrying colourful lanterns and playing games.
D. Setting off firecrackers.
B
)1. When is the Mid-Autumn Festival?A. On the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.
B. On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
C. On the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.
D. On the 15th day of the tenth lunar month.
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A
)2. What does the full moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolize?A. Reunion and harmony.
B. Good luck and fortune.
C. Health and longevity.
D. Prosperity and success.
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C
)3. What is one of the most important foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival?A. Dumplings.
B. Yuanxiao.
C. Mooncakes.
D. Zongzi.
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D
)4. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Enjoying the moon.
B. Telling stories about the moon and Chang'e.
C. Carrying colourful lanterns and playing games.
D. Setting off firecrackers.
答案：1. B 【点拨】根据“It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.”可知，中秋节在农历八月十五。故选 B。2. A 【点拨】根据“People believe that on that night, the moon is the fullest and brightest of the year, symbolizing reunion and harmony.”可知，中秋节的满月象征着团圆与和谐。故选 A。3. C 【点拨】根据“One of the most important foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival is mooncakes.”可知，中秋节最重要的食物之一是月饼。故选 C。4. D 【点拨】文章提到了赏月、讲关于月亮和嫦娥的故事、孩子们提彩灯和玩游戏，没有提到燃放鞭炮。故选 D。