《2025年奔跑吧少年九年级英语全一册外研版》

Ⅲ Read the passage and finish the following tasks.
A. Complete the passage with the sentences in the box. (one extra option)
Every festival has its different customs. However, no matter how different they may seem, the meaning of sharing joy, thanks, love, or peace is the same in all festivals.
26. People celebrate it to show that they are thankful for the year's food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime. During the festival, people had a parade and a great large meal.
Customs can change over time. 27. One custom is lighting fireworks to drive away the bad things and celebrate the new year. But now people have realised that lighting fireworks is bad for the environment. So many big cities have given up this custom for a better environment.
What's more, 30 years ago, people usually spent time together at home for several days during the Spring Festival, but now they have more ways to have fun like watching movies or visiting parks.
28. Online shopping websites have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Some believe festivals shouldn't be used for business purposes, while others think the increase in spending is good for the economy(经济).
Festivals are an important part of society. 29. They also help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to thank for.
A. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest(丰收) festival can be found in almost every culture.
B. Let's take the Chinese Spring Festival for example.
C. Festival is a custom to celebrate harvest, make money and have fun.
D. They allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.
E. Besides, more and more businesses are trying to make money through celebrations of festivals.
B. Answer the question. (no more than 20 words)
30. How have some customs changed over time?

答案： 26—29 ABED
30. Some customs, like lighting fireworks, have been given up to protect the environment. (答案不唯一,言之有理即可)

Ⅳ There are many traditional customs during Chinese festivals. Can you answer the following questions?
31. Why do people give and receive lucky money during the Spring Festival?
32. What do people do in memory of the Chinese poet Qu Yuan during the Dragon Boat Festival?

答案： 31. Because it’s a symbol of good luck.
32. People hold dragon boat races.

 词汇拓展 Can you guess the part of speech and meaning of the underlined words in the passage(s) above?
33. nearby:
34. district:

答案： 33. adj. 附近的 34. n. 区,区域