新年·春节主题 中考英语练习

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新年·春节主题 中考英语练习
一、核心词汇

必考词汇

表格
词汇词性中文释义例句
celebratev.庆祝People celebrate the Spring Festival with their families.
traditionn.传统Making dumplings is a Chinese tradition.
reunionn.团圆The Spring Festival is a time for family reunion.
decoratev.装饰We decorate our house with red lanterns.
customn.习俗It's a custom to give red envelopes to children.
festivaln.节日The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.
gatherv.聚集Families gather together for a big dinner on New Year's Eve.
symboln.象征Red is a symbol of good luck.
fireworksn.烟花People set off fireworks to celebrate the new year.
ancestorn.祖先We honor our ancestors during the Spring Festival.

拓展词汇

  • lunar (adj. 阴历的)
  • eve (n. 前夕)
  • dumpling (n. 饺子)
  • couplet (n. 对联)
  • prosperity (n. 繁荣)
  • happiness (n. 幸福)
  • origin (n. 起源)
  • legend (n. 传说)

二、重点句型

句型1:It's a tradition to do sth.

用法:表示"做某事是一个传统"
  • It's a tradition to clean the house before the Spring Festival.
  • It's a tradition to eat dumplings on New Year's Eve.

句型2:People celebrate...by doing sth.

用法:表示"人们通过做某事来庆祝..."
  • People celebrate the Spring Festival by having a big family dinner.
  • People celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by eating mooncakes.

句型3:...is a symbol of...

用法:表示"...是...的象征"
  • The red color is a symbol of good luck and happiness.
  • The fish dish is a symbol of prosperity.

句型4:During the Spring Festival, people...

用法:描述春节期间人们的活动
  • During the Spring Festival, people visit their relatives and friends.
  • During the Spring Festival, children wear new clothes and get red envelopes.

句型5:It is said that...

用法:表示"据说...",常用于介绍节日传说
  • It is said that the Spring Festival dates back thousands of years.
  • It is said that Nian monster was afraid of red color and loud noises.

三、语法重点

1. 一般现在时

考点:描述节日常规活动和传统习俗
  • People celebrate the Spring Festival every year.
  • Families gather together on New Year's Eve.

2. 被动语态

考点:描述传统活动的执行者不明确或不需要强调
  • Red envelopes are given to children by their elders.
  • The house is decorated with red lanterns and couplets.

3. 感叹句

考点:表达对节日的赞叹
  • What a wonderful festival the Spring Festival is!
  • How happy people are during the festival!

4. 不定式作目的状语

考点:说明做某事的目的
  • People clean their houses to sweep away bad luck.
  • Children get up early to greet their grandparents.

四、完形填空练习

Passage 1

The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, is the most important (1)_______ in China. It usually falls in January or February, according to the (2)_______ calendar.
Before the festival, people usually clean their houses (3)_______ away bad luck. They also decorate their homes with red (4)_______ and couplets. On New Year's Eve, families (5)_______ together for a big dinner. They eat dumplings, which (6)_______ like ancient Chinese money. People believe eating dumplings can bring them (7)_______.
Children love the Spring Festival because they can wear new clothes and get (8)_______ from their elders. The red envelopes (9)_______ money are believed to bring good luck and happiness.
The Spring Festival (10)_______ for 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival.
  1. A. holiday B. festival C. celebration D. party
  2. A. solar B. lunar C. western D. modern
  3. A. sweep B. sweeping C. to sweep D. swept
  4. A. lights B. lanterns C. candles D. stars
  5. A. get B. meet C. gather D. come
  6. A. shape B. shaped C. are shaped D. are shaping
  7. A. wealth B. health C. luck D. happiness
  8. A. gifts B. presents C. red envelopes D. toys
  9. A. contain B. containing C. contained D. to contain
  10. A. lasts B. lasts C. lasted D. lasting

Passage 2

The Spring Festival has a long (11)_______ of over 4,000 years. There are many (12)_______ about its origin. The most famous one is about Nian, a terrible monster.
According to the (13), Nian came out on the last day of the lunar year to (14) people and animals. One day, an old man discovered that Nian was (15)_______ of three things: red color, loud noises, and bright lights.
So people started to (16)_______ red couplets, set off fireworks, and (17)_______ bright lanterns to keep Nian away. This (18)_______ became a tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation.
Today, the Spring Festival is not only a time for (19)_______ but also a time to (20)_______ Chinese culture.
  1. A. history B. story C. tradition D. legend
  2. A. stories B. legends C. tales D. myths
  3. A. story B. legend C. tale D. history
  4. A. attack B. eat C. kill D. frighten
  5. A. afraid B. scared C. frightened D. terrified
  6. A. put on B. put up C. put off D. put out
  7. A. light B. lighted C. lit D. lighting
  8. A. practice B. custom C. habit D. tradition
  9. A. reunion B. meeting C. gathering D. party
  10. A. pass B. pass on C. pass down D. pass away

答案

Passage 1: 1-5 B B C B C 6-10 C A C C APassage 2: 11-15 A B B A A 16-20 B C D A C

五、阅读理解

Passage 1

The Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar. The festival usually lasts for 15 days, starting from the first day of the first lunar month and ending with the Lantern Festival.
Before the Spring Festival, people do a lot of preparation. They clean their houses to sweep away bad luck. They buy new clothes and decorate their homes with red lanterns and couplets. The color red is believed to bring good luck and happiness.
On New Year's Eve, families gather together for a big dinner. This is called the "reunion dinner." People eat dumplings, fish, and other special dishes. Dumplings are shaped like ancient Chinese money, so eating them is believed to bring wealth. Fish sounds like "surplus" in Chinese, symbolizing having more than enough.
Children love the Spring Festival because they can get red envelopes from their elders. These red envelopes contain money and are believed to bring good luck. People also visit their relatives and friends during the festival to exchange greetings and good wishes.
The Spring Festival is a time for family reunion and celebration. It shows the importance of family in Chinese culture.
Questions:
  1. How long does the Spring Festival last?
  2. Why do people clean their houses before the festival?
  3. What do people eat on New Year's Eve?
  4. Why do children love the Spring Festival?
  5. What does the Spring Festival show about Chinese culture?

Passage 2

The Spring Festival has many interesting customs and traditions. One of the most important traditions is giving red envelopes. Elders give red envelopes to children and unmarried adults. The red envelopes contain money and are believed to bring good luck.
Another important custom is eating dumplings on New Year's Eve. Dumplings are shaped like ancient Chinese money called yuanbao. People believe that eating dumplings can bring them wealth in the new year.
Setting off fireworks is also a traditional activity. According to legend, a monster named Nian was afraid of loud noises and bright lights. So people started to set off fireworks to keep the monster away. Today, fireworks are used to celebrate the festival and bring good luck.
Visiting relatives and friends is another important custom during the Spring Festival. People bring gifts and exchange good wishes. This helps to strengthen relationships between family members and friends.
The Spring Festival is not only a time for celebration but also a time to pass on Chinese traditions from generation to generation.
Questions:
  1. Who do elders give red envelopes to?
  2. Why do people eat dumplings on New Year's Eve?
  3. Why do people set off fireworks during the Spring Festival?
  4. What do people do when they visit relatives and friends?
  5. What is the significance of the Spring Festival?

答案

Passage 1:
  1. It lasts for 15 days.
  2. To sweep away bad luck.
  3. They eat dumplings, fish, and other special dishes.
  4. Because they can get red envelopes from their elders.
  5. It shows the importance of family in Chinese culture.
Passage 2:
  1. Elders give red envelopes to children and unmarried adults.
  2. Because dumplings are shaped like ancient Chinese money and are believed to bring wealth.
  3. Because according to legend, a monster named Nian was afraid of loud noises and bright lights.
  4. They bring gifts and exchange good wishes.
  5. It is not only a time for celebration but also a time to pass on Chinese traditions.

六、书面表达

Topic 1: My Spring Festival

Directions: Write a passage of about 80 words to introduce how you spend the Spring Festival. You may include the following points:
  • What do you do before the Spring Festival?
  • How do you celebrate it on New Year's Eve?
  • What do you do during the festival?
Sample Answer:The Spring Festival is my favorite festival. Before it comes, I help my parents clean the house and decorate it with red lanterns. On New Year's Eve, my whole family gets together for a big dinner. We eat dumplings and watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV. After dinner, my grandparents give me red envelopes with money. During the festival, I visit my relatives and friends with my parents. We exchange greetings and good wishes. I always have a great time during the Spring Festival.

Topic 2: The Spring Festival Traditions

Directions: Write a passage of about 100 words to introduce the traditions of the Spring Festival. You may include the following points:
  • When does the Spring Festival take place?
  • What are the main traditions?
  • What do these traditions mean?
Sample Answer:The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It takes place on the first day of the first lunar month.
There are many traditions during the Spring Festival. Before the festival, people clean their houses to sweep away bad luck and decorate their homes with red lanterns and couplets. On New Year's Eve, families gather together for a big reunion dinner. People eat dumplings, which symbolize wealth. Children wear new clothes and get red envelopes from their elders.
These traditions have special meanings. They show people's hope for good luck, happiness, and prosperity. The most important meaning is family reunion. The Spring Festival is a time for love, joy, and togetherness.

Topic 3: Why I Love the Spring Festival

Directions: Write a passage of about 100 words to explain why you love the Spring Festival.
Sample Answer:I love the Spring Festival for many reasons. First, it's a time for family reunion. I can stay with my parents and grandparents, which makes me feel warm and happy. Second, I can get red envelopes and buy things I like. Third, I can eat delicious food, especially dumplings. Fourth, I don't need to go to school and can relax myself. Most importantly, the Spring Festival is full of joy and hope. It makes me believe that the new year will be better than the last one. That's why I love the Spring Festival so much.

七、中考真题链接

真题1(词汇运用)

根据短文内容及所给提示,在空白处填写一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。
The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It usually 1_______ (fall) in January or February. Before the festival, people clean their houses 2_______ (sweep) away bad luck. They also 3_______ (decorative) their homes with red lanterns. On New Year's Eve, families 4_______ (get) together for a big dinner. Children love the festival because they can get red 5_______ (envelope) from their elders.

答案

  1. falls 2. to sweep 3. decorate 4. get 5. envelopes

真题2(完成句子)

根据中文意思完成句子。
  1. 春节是中国最重要的传统节日。The Spring Festival is _______ _______ _______ festival in China.
  2. 人们在春节前打扫房屋以扫除霉运。People clean their houses before the Spring Festival _______ _______ _______ bad luck.
  3. 除夕之夜,家人团聚吃团圆饭。On New Year's Eve, families _______ _______ for a big dinner.
  4. 孩子们在春节期间穿新衣服。Children _______ new clothes during the Spring Festival.
  5. 红色是好运和幸福的象征。Red is _______ _______ _______ good luck and happiness.

答案

  1. the most important traditional
  2. to sweep away
  3. gather together / get together
  4. wear
  5. a symbol of

真题3(书面表达)

假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Tom对中国的春节很感兴趣。请根据以下要点给他写一封邮件,介绍春节。
  1. 春节的时间;
  2. 春节的主要活动;
  3. 你对春节的感受。要求:词数80左右。
Sample Answer:Dear Tom,
I'm glad to tell you something about the Spring Festival. It's the most important traditional festival in China. It usually falls in January or February, according to the lunar calendar.
Before the festival, people clean their houses and decorate them with red lanterns. On New Year's Eve, families get together for a big dinner. We eat dumplings and watch the Spring Festival Gala. Children can get red envelopes from their elders.
I love the Spring Festival because it's a time for family reunion and celebration. I always feel happy during the festival.
Best wishes!Li Hua

八、备考建议

1. 词汇记忆策略

  • 分类记忆:将节日相关词汇按"活动、物品、意义"分类记忆
  • 联想记忆:将词汇与实际生活场景联系起来
  • 搭配记忆:重点记忆固定搭配,如"celebrate the festival"、"decorate with"、"a symbol of"

2. 语法重点突破

  • 一般现在时:用于描述节日常规和习俗,要掌握动词第三人称单数变化
  • 被动语态:掌握"be + done"结构,理解何时使用被动语态
  • 不定式:掌握"to do"作目的状语的用法

3. 阅读理解技巧

  • 先看题目:带着问题去阅读,提高效率
  • 找关键词:注意人名、地名、时间、数字等关键信息
  • 理解主旨:把握文章中心思想,理解节日的文化意义

4. 书面表达提升

  • 积累模板句:掌握开头、中间、结尾的常用句型
  • 注意时态:一般用一般现在时描述节日
  • 适当连接:使用and, but, so, first, second等连接词使文章连贯
  • 控制词数:中考作文一般在80-100词左右

九、拓展延伸

1. 其他中国传统节日

  • Mid-Autumn Festival(中秋节) :eat mooncakes, admire the moon
  • Dragon Boat Festival(端午节) :eat zongzi, watch dragon boat races
  • Qingming Festival(清明节) :sweep tombs, honor ancestors

2. 中西节日对比

表格
中国节日西方节日共同点
Spring FestivalChristmasFamily reunion, giving gifts
Mid-Autumn FestivalThanksgivingEating special food, expressing thanks
Qixi FestivalValentine's DayCelebrating love
练习说明:本练习涵盖了中考英语中春节主题的词汇、语法、完形填空、阅读理解和书面表达等所有题型。建议同学们:
  1. 先掌握核心词汇和重点句型
  2. 完成完形填空和阅读理解练习
  3. 学习书面表达范文
  4. 最后完成中考真题进行自测
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