A well-known poem by Tang dynasty poet Du Mu tells of a sad scene in early April: “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with lowered spirits go.”

This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It began in the Zhou dynasty, over 2,500 years ago.

Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 5. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008. People have one day off for that day.

On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites(墓地) of their ancestors. They place cakes, fruits in front of the graves and some may burn joss paper, as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念) the memories of their dead family members.

Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors and family members who have passed away and show that we miss them. This tradition shows that family values are an important part of Chinese culture.

Tomb Sweeping Day is also the beginning of the time for gardening and outdoor activities in China. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites at this time.

1.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “passersby” is ________.

A. 故人 B. 陌生人 C. 古代人 D. 行人

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day.

B. Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou dynasty.

C. People in the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day.

D. Family values play an important role in Chinese culture.

3. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. People bring many things to the grave sites.

B. Du Mu wrote a poem about Qingming

C. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.

D. Qingming Festival is a good time for outdoor activities.

Many people like to travel by plane, but I don’t like it because an airport (机场) is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours for the plane to take off(起飞)and it is often late. You can’t open the windows. You can’t choose the food. Planes are fast, but it still takes you hours to go out of the airport and into the city.

I like taking the train. I think trains are safe (安全的). Train stations are usually in cities. When you are late for a train, you can catch another one. You can walk around in the train and open the windows. You can see many interesting things on your way. I know it takes a lot of time.

I also like cars. You can start your journey (旅行) when you want to, and you don’t need to go to a train station or a bus stop. Also you can take many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the road.

1.Why do many people like to travel by plane?

A. Because it’s fast.

B. Because you can go around in the plane.

C. Because it’s safe.

D. Because it’s cheap.

2.Which is NOT the good thing about the train?

A. It is safe.

B. It takes a lot of time.

C. You can open the windows.

D. You can walk around in the train.

3. If you want to take a lot of things with you, what should you take to go out?

A. A bus. B. A train. C. A car. D. A plane.

4.Which of the following is the bad thing about a car?

A. You can start your journey when you want.

B. You needn't go to a train station or a bus stop.

C. You can take many things with you in a car.

D. There are too many cars on the road.

5.What does the writer think of the plane, train and car?

A. He thinks it takes a lot of time to go to and out of the airport.

B. He likes to take a train because it takes a lot of time.

C. He likes to take a car because he has a car.

D. He likes to take a plane because it is fast.

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