题目内容
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month,usually in February or occasionally (偶尔) in March in the Gregorian calendar.
The important activity on this day is watching lanterns. Throughout the Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 220) ,Buddhism (佛教) was very popular in China. One emperor ordered to light lanterns in his palace and temples to show respect to Buddha on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. Later,the Buddhist rite (仪式) developed into a great festival among common people.
Till now,the Lantern Festival is still held each year around the country. Lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets,attracting countless visitors. Children will hold self-made or bought lanterns to hang out,very excited.
“Guessing lantern riddles” is a central part of the festival. Lantern owners write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns. If visitors have answers to the riddles,they can pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answers. If they are right,they will get a little gift. The activity started in the Song Dynasty (960—1279) . As riddle guessing is interesting and full of wisdom,it has become popular among people of all ages.
People will eat yuanxiao, or rice dumplings on this day. So it is also called the “Yuanxiao Festival. ”Yuanxiao also has another name,tang yuan. It tastes sweet and delicious. What’s more,tangyuan in Chinese has a similar pronunciation with Utuanyuany,meaning getting together. So people eat them and hope they can take happiness to the family.
() 1. The Lantern Festival may be in .
A. January B. February
C. March D. February or March
() 2. The emperor of the Han Dynasty ordered to light lanterns because.
A. it was too dark in his palaces
B. he liked lanterns so much
C. he wanted to show respect to Buddha
D. he wanted to show respect to common people
() 3. What is the central part of the Lantern Festival?
A. Watching lanterns.
B. Guessing lantern riddles.
C. Making lanterns.
D. Eating yuanxiao.
() 4. What is the best title for the article?
A. The Lantern Festival.
B. The Beautiful Lanterns.
C. People Respect Buddhism.
D. When did the Lantern Festival Begin?
阅读提示:本文介绍的是中国的传统节日元宵节,包括元宵节的由来及风俗习惯。
1. D细节理解题。由文中第一自然段“usually in February or occasionally in March in the Gregorian calendar. ”可知元宵节是在阳历 的二月或者三月。
2. C细节理解题。由文中第二自然段第三句“One emperor ordered to light lanterns in his palace and temples to show respect …”可知。
3. B细节理解题。由文中第四段第一句“‘Guessing lantern riddles’ is a central part of the festival. ”可知:猜灯迷是元宵节的核心。
4. A标题大意题。通读全文可知A项是全文的主题。