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The Lantern Festival first evolved along the banks of the Yellow River during the peak of freezing winter conditions. The celebration held on the night of the first full noon of the lunar new year is often referred to as the “Little New Year”.
The festival’s origin has been argued by historians. Some say the festival was set up in relation to New Year Buddhist ceremonies. Lanterns were used to praise Buddha and request his protection for the coming year. However, Taoists insist that the Martial Emperor Wu Ti (141 B.C.~86 B.C.) began the festival a century earlier in an effort to gain eternal life.
In the huge courtyard of his palace, he ordered lanterns to be hung on the night of the first full moon until the entire courtyard was lit as bright as the day.
After a Chinese eunuch (太监) invented paper in 105 A.D., people of all classes began to enjoy the beauty of inexpensive paper lanterns. Today, the lantern has experienced further revolution and paper has been replaced by plastic animated characters lit by battery operated light bulbs. In Taiwan, this development has extended to the creation of extravagant, enormous and highly technical lanterns representing the zodiac animals. Even still, many of the old ways remain mixed with the new.
73. According to the article, which of the following statement is true?
A. Historians are troubled by different opinions.
B. Wu Ti ordered an eunuch to make lanterns using inexpensive paper.
C. The weather conditions under which the first lantern festival was held were extreme.
D. Buddhists believe that Wu Ti began the Lantern Festival.
74. Wu Ti is believed to have established the Lantern Festival in his vain effort to ______.
A. change night into day.                    B. live forever.
C. make the greatest of offering to Buddha.    D. celebrate the “Little New Year”.
75. The invention of paper in 105 A.D. ______.
A. helped to invent paper lanterns.
B. replaced paper lanterns with plastic animated characters.
C. lit up the sky.
D. increased the popularity of lanterns.

71-75 ABD

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你的加拿大网友Roger想了解中国的传统节日，请你给他写一封电子邮件，向他介绍中国的元宵节(the Lantern Festival)。内容如下：

1．时间：正月十五；

2．历史：起源于汉，兴盛于唐，宋朝时成为时间最长的灯节，清朝时规模空前；

3．习俗：赏灯、猜灯谜、吃元宵、耍龙灯、耍狮子、踩高跷(stilt)、划旱船(land boat)、扭秧歌、打太平鼓等等；

4．意义：正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜，也是一年复始，大地回春的夜晚，人们对此加以庆祝，也是庆贺新春的延续。

The Chinese New Year is a great holiday to choose to celebrate Chinese culture with your child. Here are few fun ways to bring a bit of fun and 1 into your home through the festivities of the Chinese New Year.

1.Add a lucky red door. Red is a traditional color of 2 . It's an important part of the Chinese New Year to 3 on doing what one can to bring about good luck for the New Year. If you don't want to 4 the door red, how about wrapping it up like a present with red wrapping paper. If changing your front door's color is not workable, how about the door to your child's bedroom?

2.Eat. A huge part of most cultures is that of food and the Chinese New Year is not 5 , it's eating jiaozi at midnight on New Year's Eve, or longevity noodles on day seven of the festivities to 6 long life. The Chinese New Year celebrations mean many fancy meals that your child will 7 .

3.Create a lantern. Sara Naumann, the Guide to China Travel, shares a bit about the legend of the Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao, which occurs on the 8 day of the Chinese New Year festivities. It's a 9 that includes an emperor, a young woman who misses her family, and tricking the God of Fire. Your kids should love this story. After 10 it with them, or while reading the story, enjoy making your own paper lantern to display.

4.Give lucky money. The Guide to Mandarin Language shares that another very popular 11 during the Chinese New Year is that of the gift of red envelopes with 12 in them. These gifts are given to children and usually follow a bit of superstition（迷信） in that the money needs to be given in even amounts and never contain 13 numbers, such as four. Therefore, four dollars is not a good gift. The envelopes are also decorated with lucky symbols and New Year 14 .

5.Give a small gift. The giving of simple gifts is also an appropriate way to 15 the Chinese New Year. What better gift than that of a children's book about the Chinese New Year or the Chinese Culture.

6.Make some noise. Just like in America, the Chinese use 16 in ringing in their New Year. In the Chinese culture it began as a way to 17 away any demons（鬼） that threaten to bring a profitable and lucky New Year, but today it's also about excitement and 18 . Consider setting off a few firecrackers of your own, if allowed in your area. If not, make a cute firework picture with a bit of glitter and glue. A pretend firecracker is another great craft that could also be considered a festive way to decorate your New Year table.

7.Sing Happy Birthday to your dog. The second day of the Chinese New Year is 19 the birthday of all dogs. Why not 20 your child to throw Fido a birthday celebration? Perhaps an extra ride in the car or new chew toy is in order? I know my dog would appreciate a few extra belly rubs too.

( ) 1. A. tradition B. culture C. civilization D. habit

( ) 2. A. wealth B. disaster C. belief D. luck

( ) 3. A. focus B. accuse C. adapt D. mind

( ) 4. A. boil B. paint C. wash D. purchase

( ) 5. A. same B. similar C. common D. different

( ) 6. A. come about B. take about C. bring about D. get out

( ) 7. A. bore B. destroy C. enjoy D. absorb

( ) 8. A. last B. first C. second D. next

( ) 9. A. play B. story C. novel D. history

( ) 10. A. sharing B. listening C. reading D. making

( ) 11. A. invention B. story C. race D. tradition

( ) 12. A. food B. clothes C. money D. jewels

( ) 13. A. unclear B. unlucky C. unfair D. uncertain

( ) 14. A. wishes B. signs C. presents D. happiness

( ) 15. A. spend B. envy C. buy D. celebrate

( ) 16. A. firecrackers B. songs C. dances D. goods

( ) 17. A. take B. scare C. get D. burn

( ) 18. A. fun B. relax C. sleep D. travel

( ) 19. A. fixed B. named C. considered D. marked

( ) 20. A. order B. accompany C. tease D. Allow

你的加拿大网友Roger想了解中国的传统节日，请你给他写一封电子邮件，向他介绍中国的元宵节(the Lantern Festival)。内容如下：

1．时间：正月十五；

2．历史：起源于汉，兴盛于唐，宋朝时成为时间最长的灯节，清朝时规模空前；

3．习俗：赏灯、猜灯谜、吃元宵、耍龙灯、耍狮子、踩高跷(stilt)、划旱船(1and boat)、扭秧歌、打太平鼓等等；

4．意义：正月十五是一年中第一个月圆之夜，也是一年复始，大地回春的夜晚，人们对此加以庆祝，也是庆贺新春的延续。

It’s the Year of the Rat!

Millions of people crowded onto trains and buses across China on Wednesday. They were hurrying home to be with their families for the country’s most important holiday, the Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival. Thursday marked the end of the Year of the Pig, and the beginning of the Year of the Rat. But for a while, it looked as if severe winter weather in some regions of China would put a deep freeze on the celebrations. Due to dangerous conditions, airlines, railways and highways across the country were forced to shut down for the past few weeks. Many travelers were worried that they would not make it home for the holidays. Luckily, the crisis started winding down just in time for some roads and railways to reopen on Lunar New Year’s Eve.

More than one billion people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year. In China, people from Beijing to Guangzhou enjoy a holiday. Businesses and government offices are closed. Many people go to temples to pray for good fortune for the future. The Lunar New Year is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice（冬至）.

On Lunar New Year’s Eve, the Chinese celebrate with fireworks, family gatherings, and festivals. One of the most popular ways to celebrate the holiday is with the lion dance. The lion is considered a holy animal. During celebrations, dancers dressed as lions（or holding up elaborate paper lions in the air）perform to bring good luck to the people they visit at their homes or businesses. People often wear red, which symbolizes fire. Legend has it that fire can drive away bad luck. The 15-day New Year season is celebrated with firecrackers, dragon dances and visits to friends and families. The celebrations end with the Lantern Festival, when brightly colored lamps are hung in parks around China.

49. When the Spring Festival comes, trains and buses are usually crowed because________.

A. millions of people hurried to go abroad for travelling

B. millions of people are hurrying home to get together with their folks

C. at this time the transportation cost is at the lowest point

D. million of people hurried to send firecrackers to their home

50. Why were many travellers worried whether they would go home for the Year of the Rat?

A. Because a deep freeze hit some regions of China.

B. Because many transportation companies have a holiday

C. Because some roads and railways won’t reopen in a long time.

D. Because businesses and government offices are closed.

51. Where do people usually go to beg for their good luck?

A. Government offices B. Business offices

C. Temples D. Beijing

52. In order to bring good luck to the people they visit, dancers dress themselves________.

A. as lions to have a dance 　　B. as tigers to have a dance

C. as rats to have a dance 　　D. as cats to have a dance

The Lantern Festival is around the corner. In Beijing, there are many events to celebrate this big day.

Beijing Happy Valley

Date: Until 4th March.

To celebrate this festival, Happy Valley has extended(延长) its opening hours to 20:00. There will be many excellent entertainers and lots of interesting activities like the lion dance, Tibetan song and dance, harlequinade（滑稽表演）and magic performances. Free for visitors.

Address: Xiaowuji N. Rd, E.4 Ring Rd, Chaoyang District

Tel: 010-67383333

Chaoyang Park

Date: Until 5th March

During the Lantern Festival, Chaoyang park will hold a grand Lantern Fair where you can find beautiful lanterns in different shapes and colors. Visitors can also enjoy wonderful folk dances.

Address: No.1, Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District

Tel: 010-65915258

Entrance fee: RMB 20

Kaikang International Hotel

Date: 4th March

From 14:00 to 18:00, this hotel will hold a large singles activity. If you still haven’t found a lover and do not want to celebrate this day alone, you can come here to enjoy the day with other singles. Why not give it a try ? Maybe you will find your true love!

Address: F3 No. 15. Third District, An Zhen Li, Chaoyang District

Cost: RMB 120 per person

Tel: 010-64445364，64428783

4）Beijing Garden of World Flowers

Date: Until 5th March

This fair is an exhibition of traditional Taiwanese lantern arts. There is also a Plum Blossoms display in the Pen Gallery, where you can find blossoms from Sichuan, Hubei and Zhejiang Provinces.

Address: To the north of Majialou Bridge, S.4 Ring Rd.

Entrance fee: RMB 80 per person.

Tel: 010-87500721

59.If you live the east of the Fourth Ring Road, and you want to see performances near your home, you may call________.

A.010-67383333 B.010-87500721

C.010-64445364 D.010-65915258

60.How many places can you visit with no more than 100 RMB ?

A. Two B. Three C One. D.Four

61.Mr. Zhang is new in Beijing. He is eager to make friends. Which of the following is the best choice for him ?

A. Beijing Happy Valley B. Chaoyang Park

C. Beijing Garden of World Flowers D. Kaikang International Hotel

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