Question

【题目】从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.

This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for the start of spring and farming. This year, the day fell on March 10.

The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.

On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn.

Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.

Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.

【1】The Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the ________ festivals.

A.EnglishB.FrenchC.ChineseD.American

【2】________ was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year.

A.March 10B.February 2C.March 4D.March 8

【3】On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen?

A.Because the dragon liked the ashes.

B.Because the ashes stood for the harvest.

C.Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.

D.Because the ashes could bring good luck.

【4】One custom that has remained is ________ according to the passage.

A.the cutting of hairB.the dragon boatingC.to eat ZongziD.to eat mooncakes

【5】Which of the following is not true?

A.The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

B.The dragon is important in Chinese culture.

C.People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth” on the Dragon Head Raising Day.

D.The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】C

【4】A

【5】D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国节日——“龙抬头”的时间、历史以及风俗习惯。

【1】细节理解题。根据“China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.”可知中国有很多个形形色色的节日，龙抬头就是其中之一，因此可知龙抬头是中国的节日。故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据“This year, the day fell on March 10.”可知今年龙抬头在3月10日。故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据“On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to‘lead the dragon into the house’.”可知在古代，人们将灰烬放在厨房，这样就能引领龙来到家里，因为在古代龙象征着丰收的季节。故选C。

【4】细节理解题。根据“Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.”可知许多庆祝龙抬头节日的风俗习惯都消失了，但有一个流传了下来，那就是理发。故选A。

【5】细节理解题。根据“This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. ”可知龙抬头节日是阴历第二个月的第二天，A选项是正确的；根据“The dragon is important in Chinese culture.”可知龙抬头在中国文化中很重要，B选项是正确的；根据“For example, people eat ‘dragon whisker’ noodles and dumplings called ‘dragon teeth’.”可知在节日当天许多事物都重新命名，比如龙须面，C选项是正确的；根据“It stands for the start of spring and farming. ”可知龙抬头节日象征着春天和耕种，D选项是错误的。故选D。

细节理解题：

1.搜寻直接答案：关键词定位法。根据题干的关键信息，在文章中寻找相关的语句，核对题干信息，得出答案。

2.搜寻间接答案：转换相关语句法。根据题干中的关键词，在文章中寻找相关段落与句子，并转换为选项中的表述，核对选项的意义与文章的意义是否一致。