B
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that is on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It's on October 29 this year. It has a history of over 2,000 years. In Chinese culture, the number nine is the largest number and it has the same sound as the Chinese word jiu, which means "a long and healthy life". It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect(尊重) and care for old people.
In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters(灾难) and wish for good luck. Nowadays, climbing mountains during the Double Ninth Festival has become a popular activity for people. They can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and exercise when climbing.
Family members usually get together on this special day. They have a big meal and chat happily. Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.
During the festival, Chinese people also drink chrysanthemum wine(菊花酒) and eat special cakes called chongyang cakes. These activities are symbols of good luck and health.
The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value(珍惜) family ties. It is a wonderful festival that passes on the tradition of love, respect and care for old people.
()4. The Double Ninth Festival is a day for .
A. fathers B. mothers C. old people D. children
()5. Why did people climb mountains in the past during the Double Ninth Festival?
A. Because they hoped to stay away from bad things.
B. Because they hoped to drink chrysanthemum wine.
C. Because they hoped to eat chongyang cakes.
D. Because they hoped to exercise and have a long life.
()6. What is a good way for children to show their love and respect for the elders?
A. Having a big meal and chatting with them.
B. Giving presents and spending time with them.
C. Drinking chrysanthemum wine with them.
D. Climbing mountains happily with them.
()7. What is the writer's purpose(目的) of writing the text?
A. To have big meals with the elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
B. To introduce the history of the Double Ninth Festival to people.
C. To climb mountains with the elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
D. To ask people to love the elders by learning about the Double Ninth Festival.
C
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that is on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It's on October 29 this year. It has a history of over 2,000 years. In Chinese culture, the number nine is the largest number and it has the same sound as the Chinese word jiu, which means "a long and healthy life". It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect(尊重) and care for old people.
In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters(灾难) and wish for good luck. Nowadays, climbing mountains during the Double Ninth Festival has become a popular activity for people. They can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and exercise when climbing.
Family members usually get together on this special day. They have a big meal and chat happily. Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.
During the festival, Chinese people also drink chrysanthemum wine(菊花酒) and eat special cakes called chongyang cakes. These activities are symbols of good luck and health.
The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value(珍惜) family ties. It is a wonderful festival that passes on the tradition of love, respect and care for old people.
()4. The Double Ninth Festival is a day for .
A. fathers B. mothers C. old people D. children
()5. Why did people climb mountains in the past during the Double Ninth Festival?
A. Because they hoped to stay away from bad things.
B. Because they hoped to drink chrysanthemum wine.
C. Because they hoped to eat chongyang cakes.
D. Because they hoped to exercise and have a long life.
()6. What is a good way for children to show their love and respect for the elders?
A. Having a big meal and chatting with them.
B. Giving presents and spending time with them.
C. Drinking chrysanthemum wine with them.
D. Climbing mountains happily with them.
()7. What is the writer's purpose(目的) of writing the text?
A. To have big meals with the elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
B. To introduce the history of the Double Ninth Festival to people.
C. To climb mountains with the elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
D. To ask people to love the elders by learning about the Double Ninth Festival.
C
答案：4. C 【点拨】根据第一段中“It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect(尊重) and care for old people.”可知,重阳节是老年人的节日。故选C。
5. A 【点拨】根据第二段中“In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters(灾难) and wish for good luck.”可知,过去人们在重阳节那天登高是为了避灾和祈求好运。故选A。
6. B 【点拨】根据第三段中“Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.”可知,孩子们通过给长辈送礼物和陪伴他们来表达对长辈的爱和尊重。故选B。
7. D 【点拨】根据全文内容,尤其是最后一段中“The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value(珍惜) family ties.”可知,本文介绍了重阳节的时间、历史、习俗等内容,重点强调重阳节爱老、敬老的文化内涵,因此作者写这篇文章是为了通过介绍重阳节让人们关爱老人、珍惜亲情。故选D。
5. A 【点拨】根据第二段中“In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters(灾难) and wish for good luck.”可知,过去人们在重阳节那天登高是为了避灾和祈求好运。故选A。
6. B 【点拨】根据第三段中“Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.”可知,孩子们通过给长辈送礼物和陪伴他们来表达对长辈的爱和尊重。故选B。
7. D 【点拨】根据全文内容,尤其是最后一段中“The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value(珍惜) family ties.”可知,本文介绍了重阳节的时间、历史、习俗等内容,重点强调重阳节爱老、敬老的文化内涵,因此作者写这篇文章是为了通过介绍重阳节让人们关爱老人、珍惜亲情。故选D。
解析：
【分析】做此类英语阅读理解选择题时，需先通读原文把握核心内容，再针对每个题目提取题干关键词，回到原文定位对应语句，将原文信息与选项逐一比对，选出匹配答案。具体来看：第4题需定位“重阳节面向的对象”的表述；第5题需定位“过去重阳节登高的原因”；第6题需定位“孩子表达对长辈爱与尊重的方式”；第7题需结合全文及最后一段归纳作者写作目的。
【解析】
4. 根据第一段中“It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect and care for old people.”可知，重阳节是中国人关爱老年人的节日，对应选项C。
5. 根据第二段中“In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters and wish for good luck.”可知，过去人们重阳节登高是为了避开灾难（远离不好的事物）、祈求好运，对应选项A。
6. 根据第三段中“Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.”可知，孩子通过送礼物、陪伴长辈表达爱与尊重，对应选项B。
7. 通读全文，结合最后一段“The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value family ties.”可知，作者介绍重阳节的相关内容，目的是让人们通过了解重阳节，进而关爱老人、珍惜亲情，对应选项D。
【答案】4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本题围绕中国传统节日重阳节设置阅读理解题，考查学生提取细节信息、归纳文章主旨的能力，题目难度适中，既检验英语语言理解能力，又传递了爱老敬老的传统文化内涵。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】
4. 根据第一段中“It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect and care for old people.”可知，重阳节是中国人关爱老年人的节日，对应选项C。
5. 根据第二段中“In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters and wish for good luck.”可知，过去人们重阳节登高是为了避开灾难（远离不好的事物）、祈求好运，对应选项A。
6. 根据第三段中“Children show their love and respect for the elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.”可知，孩子通过送礼物、陪伴长辈表达爱与尊重，对应选项B。
7. 通读全文，结合最后一段“The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value family ties.”可知，作者介绍重阳节的相关内容，目的是让人们通过了解重阳节，进而关爱老人、珍惜亲情，对应选项D。
【答案】4.C 5.A 6.B 7.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本题围绕中国传统节日重阳节设置阅读理解题，考查学生提取细节信息、归纳文章主旨的能力，题目难度适中，既检验英语语言理解能力，又传递了爱老敬老的传统文化内涵。
【难度系数】0.7