The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a th...

The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying "Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming, "which means clean and bright.1.Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.

Traditional customs

Tomb sweeping.2.On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors’ blessing for the rest of the year.

Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. 3.

Traditional food

Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.4.It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable, In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes.5.Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.

A.With each distinct look comes a good blessing

B.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.

C.It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River.

D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.

E.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.

F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.

G.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.

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The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by locals.

During the opening ceremonies, after the official greetings from the government leaders, people who attend the festival begin to march smartly before the viewing stands, and white camels transport their riders across the sands. Horsemen from different nations display their beautiful clothes and their fine horsemanship. One following another, groups of musicians and dancers from all over the Sahara take their turn to show off their wonderful traditional culture. Groups of men in blue and yellow play horns and beat drums as they dance in different designs. On their knees in the sand, a group of women in long dark dresses dance with their hair: their long, dark, shiny hair is thrown back and forth in the wind to the rhythm of their dance.

The local and visiting Italian dogs are anxious to run after hares. The crowd is on its feet for the camel races. Camels and riders run far into the distance, and then return to the finish Line in front of the cheering people.

Towards the evening, there comes the grand finale of the opening day, an extremely exciting horserace. All the riders run very fast on horseback. Some riders hang off the side of their saddles. Some even ride upside down -- their legs and feet straight up in the air -- all at full speed. Others rush down the course together, men arm in arm, on different horses. On and on they went. SO fast and so wonderful!

1.The Sahara Festival is a festival which________.

A. has a very long history in North Africa

B. is held in the same place on the same day

C. is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara

D. is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries

2.Before the races begin, ________ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonies.

A. musicians, dancers, horses and hares

B. camel riders, musicians, dogs and hares

C. horsemen, dancers, camels and dogs

D. musicians, officials, camels and horses

3.The underlined word "finale" in the fourth paragraph most probably means the ________of the

opening day.

A. f'irst part         B. middle          C. last part          D. whole

4.This passage mainly tells readers_______.

A. what happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival

B. how people celebrate during the three-day Sahara Festival

C. what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival

D. how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara Festival

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The Sahara Festival is a celebration of the very recent past. The three-day event is not fixed to the same dates each year, but generally takes place in November or December. It is well attended by tourists, but even better attended by the locals.　

During the opening ceremonies, after the official greetings from the government leaders, people who attend the festival begin to march smartly before the viewing stands, and white camels transport their riders across the sands. Horsemen from different nations display their beautiful clothes and their fine horsemanship. One following another, groups of musicians and dancers from all over the Sahara take their turn to show off their wonderful traditional culture. Groups of men in blue and yellow play horns and beat drums as they dance in different designs. On their knees in the sand, a group of women in long dark dresses dance with their hair: their long, dark, shiny hair is thrown back and forth in the wind to the rhythm of their dance.　

The local and visiting Italian dogs are anxious to run after hares. The crowd is on its feet for the camel races. Camels and riders run far into the distance, and then return to the finish Line in front of the cheering people.　

Towards the evening, there comes the grand finale of the opening day, an extremely exciting horserace. All the riders run very fast on horseback. Some riders hang off the side of their saddles（马鞍）. Some even ride upside down—their legs and feet straight up in the air—all at full speed. Others rush down the course together, men arm in arm, on different horses. On and on they went. So fast and so wonderful!

1.The Sahara Festival is a festival which _____.

A.has a very long history in North Africa

B.is held in the same place on the same day

C.is attended mainly by the people in the Sahara

D.is celebrated mostly by travelers from different countries

2.Before the races begin, _____ take part in the activities during the opening ceremonies.

A.musicians, dancers, horses and hares

B.camel riders, musicians, dogs and hares

C.horsemen, dancers, camels and dogs

D.musicians, officials, camels and horses

3.The underlined word “finale” in the fourth paragraph most probably means the _____ of the opening day.

A.first part B.last part C.middle D.whole

4.This passage mainly tells readers _____.

A.how animals race on the first and the last days of the Sahara Festival

B.how people celebrate during the three-day Sahara Festival

C.what takes place at the closing ceremonies of the Sahara Festival

D.what happens on the opening day of the Sahara Festival

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Qingming Festival, which falls on April 5 this year, is known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. The festival always appears about the beginning of April when spring has come. Not only is it a period for commemorating the dead, it is also a time for people to go out and enjoy nature.Where is the best place to go during the festival? Here are 3 popular tourist attractions.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

In the spring, the sight of the Jiuzhaigou Valley is refreshing and touching. The ice and snow begin to melt, water and streams begin to flow and mountain flowers blossom. The air is filled with the fragrance of spring. The soft and lazy spring sun kisses the surface of the lake and new growth.

Huanghuacheng Great Wall

Huanghuacheng is the only lakeside part of the Great Wall in Beijing. It is one of the most popular destinations for a Great Wall hiking tour. It is a hit because of the "train for spring", namely a train that travels through fields full of cherry blossoms.It is extremely romantic to take this train in spring with someone you love.

Mount Huangshan

Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan is probably the most famous and is found in the southern part of East China's Anhui province. It is known for its breathtaking natural scenery.In the spring, Mount Huangshan is fresh, tender and full of wild flowers, and the sound of birdsong also is pleasant in the quietness

1.Which one is TRUE about the Qingming Festival?

A. It falls on April 5 every year.

B. We sweep tombs on that day.

C. It is all about enjoying spring

D. All of the world are celebrating the festival.

2.What do the common point the first two attractions have?

A. They are in Beijing.

B. They are beside lakes.

C. They are attractions for couples.

D. They are famous for cherry blossoms.

3.What can we learn about Mount Huangshan according to the text?

A. It is very attractive because of its amazing view.

B. It is the greatest mountain in China.

C. Thanks to its quietness, it is pleasant.

D. It is in the south of China.

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In China，it is a traditional________to show respect to ancestors during the Qingming Festival.

A．belief　    B．custom

C．strength　    D．principle

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。

You have just celebrated the Spring Festival with your family. While 1. (prepare)for the most important holiday of the year，you may come across an animal sign from the Chinese zodiac(生肖)on the paper cut decorations 2. hang on the doors or windows.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar，February 16 is the beginning of the Year of the Dog. Although they 3. (see)as companions and part of the family today，China and Western countries have different cultural 4. (belief)about dogs.

In Chinese，some words related 5. dogs have negative meanings，such as “No ivory can come out of a dog’s mouth. ” In English，6. ，the situation is different. People use “Every dog has his day” 7. (describe)a period of good fortune.

It is said that when Greek hero Odysseus 8. (eventual)returns home after 20 years away at war , only his dog Argos recognizes him，who is overjoyed to see 9. (it)owner again after so many years.

In fact，people are much　 10. (close)to dogs in a way than to cows，pigs or even horses. Their loyalty is the origin of the English saying，“A dog is man’s best friend. ”

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The Festival of Cultures

August 11 – 14

City Park

The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival's many activities.

Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.

Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.

Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.

Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.

The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.

1.In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.

A. paper.        B. umbrellas.    C. bamboo beds.        D. flower vases.

2. Which of these is a dance from Germany?

A. The troika.　　　 B. The raspa.　　　　 C. The kinderpolka.　　 D. The mayim mayim

3. The underlined word “irresistible” means ________.

A. in large quantities　　                 　　　　　 B. with natural tastes

C. not able to be refused　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. hot but delicious

4. For a family with children aged 6—12, which day would be the best bargain for visiting the festival?

A. August 11        　　 B. August 12        　　 C. August 13            　　　 D. August 14

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The Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated in ________Asian countries．

A．many other       B．any other        C．other many       D．other any

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The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. For thousands of years, the festival ___1.__ (mark) by eating zongzi and racing dragon boats in honour of Qu Yuan, who is said __2.___ (commit) suicide by drowning himself.

Qu was a minister of the State of Chu ___3.__ (situate) in the present-day Hunan and Hubei provinces, during the Warring States Period (战国时期). He was upright, loyal and highly respected. However, he was dismissed from office. ___4.___ (realize) that the country was in the hands of evil officials, Qu leapt into River Miluo on the fifth day of the fifth month. Nearby fishermen rushed over to save him __5.___ were unable to recover his body.

The people of Chu __6.___ mourned Qu’s death threw rice into the river to feed his ghost every year on the day of his death. But one year, the spirit of Qu appeared and told the mourners that a huge reptile in the river had stolen the rice. The spirit then advised __7.___ to wrap the rice and bind it ___8.___ throwing it into the river.

During the Duanwu Festival, zongzi is eaten to symbolize the rice offerings to Qu. And the dragon-boat races symbolize the attempts to rescue and recover Qu’s body.

Section C (10%)

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

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The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar．For thousands of years, the festival 1.___________ (mark) by eating zong zi and racing dragon boats in honour of Qu Yuan, who is said to have committed suicide(自杀) by drowning himself.

Qu was a minister of the State of Chu 2.________ (situate) in present-day Hunan and Hubei provinces, during the Warring States Period（战国时期）．He was upright, loyal and highly respected．3._______, he was dismissed from office．4._______ (realize) that the country was in the hands of evil officials, Qu leapt into River Miluo on the fifth day of the fifth month．Nearby fishermen rushed over to save him but were 5._______ (able) to recover his body．

The people of Chu 6._______ mourned Qu’s death threw rice into the river to feed his ghost 7._______ year on the day of his death．But one year, the spirit of Qu appeared and told the mourners that a huge reptile（爬行动物）in the river had stolen the rice．The spirit then advised 8.________ to wrap the rice and bind it 9._______ throwing it into the river．

During the Duanwu Festival, zong zi is eaten to symbolize（象征，表示） the rice offerings to Qu．And the dragon-boat races symbolize10. ________ many attempts to rescue and recover Qu's body.

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