五、短文填空。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)(2025·江苏苏州·期末)
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。
Most people think the Chinese New Year (celebrate) lasts for only one day, but in fact, it (last) for fifteen days, and some festivals are during these days. The most important of them is the festival the 15th day, the Lantern Festival. It's also a (tradition) festival.
In many cities, people go to parks with lanterns in their hands, and it is interesting to walk around and try to solve each other's lantern riddles(灯谜). The one who can solve the lantern riddle will get good luck in the (come) year.
How did the festival start? It's not very clear. But people say it may be over 2,000 (year) old. During the Lantern Festival, many people eat tangyuan or yuanxiao. Tangyuan and yuanxiao are similar. Some people even say they are same food.
Of course, an important part of the Lantern Festival (be) the lanterns. Some cities try to have the largest and most beautiful lanterns around. During this time of the year, there are different lanterns in the streets parks are like seas of lanterns, making everyone (live) and happy.
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六、阅读表达。(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,用英语回答短文后的问题。
There are different kinds of gift shops. And giving small gifts is a common way of showing how much we care for someone, even if there is nothing unusual. So, how do you choose a perfect gift for your friends? To find a right gift, you can do three things.
Know the person’s interests
You should find out what your friends like most and then buy those kinds of gifts. If they love books, you should learn about the writers they like. If they love travelling, you can get some postcards. By buying something that reflects(反映) the person’s interests, you can be sure they will like it, and this will help build the relationship.
Find out if the person has a problem
Gifts can be cheap things. It can be something that the person needs most. And as presents should be a surprise, don’t ask your friends what they need. Listen to them carefully as they may talk about their problems. Also, you can look around and find out what problems they may be facing.
Give them an experience(经历)
Gifts don’t have to be things you can touch. They can be experiences that the person would enjoy. For example, if a friend loves a music group, you can take him or her to one of their shows. It will be a surprise and they will never forget it.
No matter what your gift is, care is more important than anything else.
1. How many things can you do if you want to find a right gift according to the passage?

2. Why don't you ask your friends what they need?

3. What kind of gift can you give if your friend loves a music group?

4. What is the most important thing when you give gifts?

5. What do you think of giving small gifts?