The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. 1 . The Double Second Festival ( the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival ) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. It falls on March 14th this year.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. 2 . People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times.
On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. 3 . People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. 4 . For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whiskers noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing
5 . Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children’s hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A . The food was usually named after the dragon.
B . Why is it called “dragon lifting its head”?
C . It has many colorful holidays and festivals.
D . Chinese people call themselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”.
E.They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes.
F.Even though many of the customs have faded away (消退) , the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights.
1 . C
2 . D
3 . E
4 . A
5 . F
【分析】
本文主要介绍了中国传统节日 —— 二月龙抬头的节日习俗。
1 .
根据 “The Double Second Festival ( the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival ) is one of them” 可知,中国有许多传统的节日,龙抬头就是其中之一, C 选项 “ 它有许多丰富多彩的假期和节日 ” 符合语境,故选 C 。
2 .
根据 “Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China” 可知,此处应介绍中国人和龙文化之间的内容, D 选项 “ 中国人称自己为 “ 龙的传人 ”” 符合语境,故选 D 。
3 .
根据 “On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. ” 可知,此处应解释人们为什么在这一天把灰放在厨房里, E 选项 “ 他们认为龙可以在灰烬的帮助下被引进他们的房子 ” 符合语境,故选 E 。
4 .
根据 “On the special day, people ate special food” 可知,此处应介绍与食物有关的内容, A 选项 “ 这种食物通常以龙的名字命名 ” 符合语境,故选 A 。
5 .
根据 “Today people rush to have their hair cut” 可知,此处应介绍与理发有关的内容, F 选项 “ 尽管许多传统习俗已经消失,但剪头发的传统却达到了新的高度 ” 符合语境,故选 F 。