题目内容
TANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: "The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way.Where can a wine house be found to drown his sadness ?A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance."
Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping day on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on April 4 this year. Qingming Jie was proclaimed a Chinese national holiday in 2008. It is a time for remembering loved ones who have departed (去世). People visit their ancestors’ graves to sweep away the dirt and get rid of any weeds. They also leave offerings (祭品) of food and flowers, and burn incense (香) and paper money. Chinese tombs are usually built in the woods or on mountains, far from the city. It is believed that an area that faces south, with many pine trees, is a proper place for a tomb. People believe such a place will make the ancestors happy, and in return, they will look after the living family.
Nowadays, more and more residents are choosing environmental-friendly ways to spend the holiday such as flower sacrifices and memorial ceremonies on the Internet or at home. As one of the traditional ways to celebrate Tomb-sweeping Day – burning paper or incense – isn't exactly good for air quality.
In contrast to the sadness of the tomb sweepers, people also enjoy hope of Spring on this day. The Qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green and nature is again lively. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. At this time tourists are everywhere.
Many people fly kites on Tomb Sweeping Day. They are usually made from a bamboo crossbow with coloured paper. The kite vibrates and buzzes as it rises into the sky, counterbalanced by its tail. Large kites can be as broad as three metres across, with a tail of six to ten metres. Most kites have a rectangular shape, and many have patterns of crabs, centipedes, butterflies, dragonflies, or Chinese characters such as "good fortune" or "long life". (361words)
1.What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?
A.The cultural difference between the east and the west.
B.The traditional customs on tomb-sweeping day.
C.Various ways to care for the dead in the world.
D.Qingming Festival
2.All of the following practices are mentioned on tomb-sweeping day EXCEPT_____ .
A.Weeping over the passed-away.
B.Flying kites made from bamboo and paper
C.Sending flowers to their ancestors’ graves.
D.Burning incense and paper money for the dead.
3.Which of the following is correct according to passage?
A.Du Mu ,the well-known poet in Song Dynasty wrote a poem about Qing Ming.
B.Qingming Festival used to be a Chinese national holiday.
C.People have the custom of flying kites on Qing Ming.
D.Those whose ancestors were buried in proper places will have a bright future.
4.The writer write the passage in order to____________ .
A.enable us to observe traditional tomb-sweeping day.
B.show traditional and present ways to spend Qingming Festival .
C.educate people to show their respect to the ancestors
D.raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.
1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
【解析】
试题分析:文章介绍了清明节的一些风俗,主要是过去和现在人们过清明节的不同方法。
1.主旨题:从第二段的句子:Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping day on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on April 4 this year.可知第二段讲的是清明节的传统。选B
2.排除题:文章的最后一段提到清明节放风筝,第二段的句子:They also leave offerings (祭品) of food and flowers,可知给去世的人送花,第三段的句子:burning paper or incense – isn't exactly good for air quality.提到烧纸钱。没有提到为去世的人哭。选A。
3.细节题:从最后一段的句子:Many people fly kites on Tomb Sweeping Day. They are usually made from a bamboo crossbow with coloured paper.可知人们在清明的时候有放风筝的风俗。选C
4.主旨题:文章第二段讲的是过去人们是怎么过清明节的,第三,第四段讲的是现在人们是怎么过清明节的。选B
考点:考查社会经济文化类短文
点评:做这篇阅读理解的时候,可以通过略读主题句,我们可以分别在每个段落的开头位置找到每个段落的主题句,由此可以明确这篇文章的主旨,以及了解每个段落的段落大意,再做题就容易多了。
At 7:49 a.m. local time on Wednesday, April 14th, a huge earthquake struck Yushu County in Qinghai, China, described as “end of the earth” in a famous poem of the Tang Dynasty.
The earthquake destroyed many houses, cut off power and caused over 2,000 deaths and injuries. On the night when the earthquake happened, many survivors had to sit or lie on the ground in terrible darkness. Some brought their own tents and others turned on the lights of motorcycles. It seemed that the earth was at an end. But their natural character made them get together to fight the early spring’s cold nights. Facing the disaster, they chose to be stronger and standing still and firmly like Yushu, the name of their hometown meaning “Standing like Trees”.
The disaster drew much attention both at home and abroad. Our country leaders ordered rescuers(营救人员) to value every life and never to give up. Thousands of rescuers and medical teams rushed to Yushu from many areas of China, bringing machines, medicines and something necessary to the quake-hit town. They entered every village to search for survivors. Governments, organizations and volunteers are offering money and materials to the areas.
We believe that under the leadership of the Central Government, people in the disaster areas are sure to restore production and rebuild homeland as soon as possible. And the overall victory can be achieved in the earthquake rescue work.
【小题1】
In Paragraph 2, the writer refers to the meaning of “Yushu” to show that _______.
A.the strong trees stand still to fight the early spring’s cold nights |
B.some trees were cut down to make tents to live through the disaster |
C.the big tree standing still brings the local people good luck |
D.people there are brave and strong when facing the earthquake |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.Yushu, a young town, was destroyed in the terrible earthquake. |
B.A huge earthquake once hit Yushu County in the Tang Dynasty. |
C.The whole nation does its best to help rebuild the new homeland. |
D.There was still electricity after the earthquake struck the town. |
The underlined word “restore” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______.
A.战胜 | B.储存 | C.恢复 | D.修理 |
Terra-cotta Warriors
As the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, Terra-cotta Warriors has a really long history.In 246 BC, Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to prepare for his mausoleum which took 11 years to finish to defend him in the afterlife.There are over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, bronze chariots, and even weapons found in it now.Terra-cotta Warriors was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages and it has made Xi’an a famous city for tourists.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a history of over 1,300 years and is a typical ancient Chinese building.It is located in the south of Xi’an City.Because Master Xuanzang stored his classics brought from India in the pagoda, it is also a holy place for Buddhists.As a National Key Cultural Relic Preserve, it won the title of an AAAA Tourist Attraction as well.
Xi’an Ancient City Wall
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【小题1】What is The Big Wild Goose Pagoda most famous for?
A.It has a history of over 1,300 years. |
B.It is a typical ancient Chinese building. |
C.It is a holy place for Buddhists. |
D.It won the title of an AAAA Tourist Attraction. |
A.In the Tang Dynasty. | B.In AD907. |
C.In modern times. | D.In the Ming Dynasty. |
A.Archaeologists. | B.Scientists |
C.Tourists. | D.Artists |
The temple from the Tang Dynasty was destroyed in the earthquake.
A.dated |
B.dating |
C.having dated |
D.to be dated |