Question

【题目】 A well – known poem by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes a sad scene（场景）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, 【1】. 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. 【2】

【3】 They put the flowers and food in front of the graves. Some may burn joss paper（纸钱）, 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. 【4】 Tomb Sweeping Day is the beginning of the time for outdoor activities in China. 【5】

根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺（每个选项只能用一次）。

A.This tradition also shows that family is an important part of Chinese culture.

B.People have one day off for that day.

C.On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites（墓地）of their ancestors.

D.Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.

E.Families often go out together or fly kites at this time.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】C

【4】A

【5】E

【解析】

本文介绍了清明节的由来，以及人们在清明节这天会做什么。

【1】根据前文This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival“这个场景发生在清明节，也被称为清明节”，及下文It began in the Zhou Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago“清明节始于2500多年前的周朝”，可知，此空处是关于清明节的介绍。结合所给选项，可知，此空处填Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival“清明节是一个中国传统的节日”。故选D。

【2】根据前文Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008“在2008年，清明节在中国大陆成为一个公众假日”，可知，清明节成为公众假日后，在这天会有一天假期，所以空格处填People have one day off for that day“人们在那天休息一天”。故选B。

【3】根据下文They put the flowers and food in front of the graves. Some may burn joss paper（纸钱）, as money for the dead“他们在墓前放一些鲜花和食物。一些人可能烧些纸钱给逝者”，可知，此空处描述在清明节这天人们通常会做些什么事情。结合所给选项，此空处填On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites（墓地）of their ancestors“在这天，家人们带着鲜花，食物和酒去他们祖先的墓地”。故选C。

【4】根据前文Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors“清明节给我们一个向祖先表示尊重的机会”，可知，此空处说明清明节体现的意义。结合所给选项，此空处填This tradition also shows that family is an important part of Chinese culture“这个传统也说明了家庭是中国文化中的一个重要部分”。故选A。

【5】根据前文Tomb Sweeping Day is the beginning of the time for outdoor activities in China“在中国，清明节是户外活动时间的开始”，可知，此空处描述在人们会做什么样的户外活动。结合所给选项，此空处填Families often go out together or fly kites at this time“在这个时候，人们经常一起出去放风筝”。故选E。