As the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival approaches...

As the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncakes are turning up all over China, from traditional teashops to Starbucks counters. The holiday is one of China’s four most important festivals, and in the weeks before the date arrives, top hotels get into the spirit with lavish(奢华) treats in lovely packaging. Traditionally, the cookie-sized round pastry(馅饼) has a rich thick filling usually made from red-bean or lotus-seed paste and covered by a thin crust. It may also contain yolks from salted duck eggs, integrating a beautiful savory tinge into the sugary taste. Fillings and crusts have become more diverse over time, especially in the hands of skilled pastry chefs. The mooncakes in Chinese culture represent homesickness, and the top crust of each moon-shaped pastry is generally imprinted with the Chinese characters for longevity or harmony.

This year, the fancy gift boxes that have long driven the mooncake trade are particularly striking and rich with tradition.

For example, the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, built in 1929 and a magnet for Hollywood celebrities in the 1930s, has prepared a selection of mooncake gift boxes with designs inspired by the beauty and elegance of the hotel’s famous art deco style. The simplest box of four pieces (red-bean paste, creamy custard, plain cheese, green-bean paste) is 198 yuan($29.64), while more lavish selections of five or six pieces, including mooncakes with egg yolk, run up to 338 yuan for a box.

Beijing’s Nuo Hotel, meanwhile, has created Ming Dynasty (1368－1644) inspired mooncake gift packs based on the design of porcelain vases in the hotel lobby, with the essence of landscape painting using Zhang Dai’s poetic passages to show the peaceful harmony of man and nature. The box of six is 158 yuan, and includes mooncakes ranging from cheese mango to charcoal burning fragrant Pu'er tea and white lotus with egg yolk. A box of eight cakes of different flavors is 228 yuan.

1.What feeling does the mooncake stand for in our country?

A. Separation.　　 B. Harmony.　　 C. Homesick.　　 D. Happiness.

2.Which place selling mooncakes doesn’t mention in the passage?

A. Stations　　 B. Teashops.　　 C. Starbucks.　　 D. Hotels..

3.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us about mooncakes?

A. The high price.　　 B. The various shapes.

C. The rich fillings.　　 D. The fancy boxes.

4.Which kind of mooncakes is’t made by Beijing’s Nuo Hotel?

A. Green-bean paste.　　 B. Cheese mango.

C. White lotus with egg yolk.　　 D. Charcoal burning fragrant Pu’er tea.

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Many of us have eaten mooncakes, the food of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This September, Chinese people will be able to enjoy a new kind of mooncakes. What makes the traditional mooncakes special is the stuffing inside-fake meat. These mooncakes were developed by1.Chinese food company in cooperation with Beijing Technology and Business University.

There are two kinds of fake meat: one is made2.(main) from plant protein; the other is real meat3.(grow) from animal stem cell. The fake meat inside these moon cakes belongs to the first type. It’s a good news for those who want4.(eat) healthy.

So far, the new moon cakes5.(receive) positive feedback from the fore tasters. “A lot of people couldn’t tell them6..” Liu Zhongming,7.is the company’s founder, told Chongqing Morning Post.

Fake meat is very popular in the world of food science. In January, U. S. fast food chain Burger King,8.(own) more than 7,000 restaurants across the U. S., began to sell a burger made of fake meat. The9.(popular) of fake meat is partly because it's more environmentally10.(friend) than real meat.

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Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after Chinese New Year. It’s a time when families come together to appreciate the full moon and eat mooncakes during the festival. In fact, besides these two traditions, there are many others.

1. Watching the tide

In ancient times, watching the tide on the Qiantang River in East China’s Zhejiang province was another grand event of Mid-Autumn Festival. It has been recorded in detail since the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220). Many famous ancient poets, like Su Shi in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) wrote about the grand occasion in their poems.

2. Making colorful lanterns

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, people usually make colorful lanterns to decorate th beautiful night. They also make Kongming lanterns, which can fly because the burning candles h t the air in the lanterns. Children write good wishes on the lanterns and let them fly up into the sky.

3. Burning pagodas (佛塔)

When night falls, people gather together in an empty place, and pick up broken bricks and tiles to pile up several pagodas. The pagodas are hollow and are filled with firewood. Then the firewood in the pagodas is lit, and the red flames rise and sparks explode, through which people express the joy of harvest in autumn.

4. Stealing vegetables

Among the Dong ethnic group in Central China’s Hunan province, it is the custom for young ladies to steal vegetables on Mid-Autumn Festival night. Whoever eats vegetables with sweet dew on this night will be healthy and happy. Also, women and girls express their adoration to their favorite young men by this way.

5. Drinking osmanthus-flavored wine

Osmanthus-flavored wine is a gift during this season. Drinking Osmanthus fragrance wine at Mid-Autumn Festival implies sweetness, wealth and luck, and prosperity of the family.

People gather together to appreciate the moon, on which Wu Gang, who chases Chang’e, is cutting a sweet-scented osmanthus tree outside the Moon Palace, according to a legend. They drink the sweet osmanthus-flavored wine to echo the festival atmosphere.

1.What do people usually do during Mid-Autumn Festival?

A.People in Hunan province steal vegetables on Mid-Autumn Festival night.

B.People drink Osmanthus fragrance wine to appreciate the moon and honor Chang'e.

C.People make Kongming lanterns to express good wishes and the joy of harvest in autumn.

D.People watch the tide on the Qiantang River, which dates back to the Han Dynasty.

2.Which column of a magazine does this article probably belong to?

A.Science. B.Culture. C.Advertisement. D.History.

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The Chinese government has made the Mid-Autumn Festival a legal holiday,____ people will have a day off．

A．when       B．which       C．where      D．what

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is ________ special holiday for most Chinese when ________ whole family will get together.

A. the; the        B. a; the            C. a; a              D. the; a

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is________special holiday for most Chinese when________whole family will get together.

A．the; the B．a; the   C．a; a D．the; a

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Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.

1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A. London’s Chinatown.

B. Bangkok’s Chinatown.

C. Mauritius’s Chinatown.

D. San Francisco’s Chinatown.

2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.

B. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.

C. It is well-known for its gold business.

D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.

3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.

A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.

B. the Sunday market in Bangkok.

C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco.

D. the Chinese community in London.

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Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics（杂技）, martial arts（武术）,dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.

1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A.London’s Chinatown. B.San Francisco’s Chinatown.

C.Mauritius’s Chinatown. D.Bangkok’s Chinatown.

2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese.

C.It is well-known for its gold business. D.It is when you can enjoy fireworks.

3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.

A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius B.the Sunday market in Bangkok

C.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco D.the Chinese community in London

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics（杂技）, martial arts（武术）,dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.

1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A. London’s Chinatown.　　 B. San Francisco’s Chinatown.

C. Mauritius’s Chinatown.　　 D. Bangkok’s Chinatown.

2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.　　 B. It is the major entrance for the Chinese.

C. It is well-known for its gold business.　　 D. It is when you can enjoy fireworks.

3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ______.

A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius　　 B. the Sunday market in Bangkok

C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco　　 D. the Chinese community in London

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2017 Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.

London

Although it may not be as large or as long —built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.

San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bangkok

With an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.

Mauritius

Found in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.

1.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?

A. London’s Chinatown.

B. Bangkok’s Chinatown.

C. Mauritius’s Chinatown.

D. San Francisco’s Chinatown.

2.What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?

A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.

B. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.

C. It is well-known for its gold business.

D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.

3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to 　　　　 .

A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius

B. the Sunday market in Bangkok

C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco

D. the Chinese community in London

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