《2025年时习之暑假衔接八年级英语人教版》

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Thousands of years ago, ancient Chinese people created “the 24 solar terms” based on observations of sun's motion. Regarded as “the fifth great invention of China”, it quickly ____1____ to Japan, South Korea and Vietnam in history. In 2016, it was included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
There ____2____ two solar terms every month, such as Start of Spring and Rain Water in February in 2025. ____3____ the 24 solar terms, Summer Solstice(夏至) and Winter Solstice(冬至) are two days of the year with the ____4____ daytime and nighttime respectively (分别), while Spring Equinox (春分) and Autumn Equinox(秋分) are days with the most balanced daytime and nighttime. The four solar terms divide a year into four ____5____.
The 24 solar terms show the ____6____ in climate, nature, farming and other fields of human life. In China, an idea goes that human beings should respect nature, ____7____ we would get punished. In ancient times, the 24 solar terms not only guided farming, gave an early ____8____ on weather conditions but also directed Chinese folk customs. And some later became ____9____ festivals. For example, on Winter Solstice, emperors would hold a ceremony (仪式) to worship, praying for good ____10____ for crops, peace and bright future for the country.
Nowadays, the 24 solar terms still make a ____11____ to Chinese in everyday life. People sweep tombs to respect the ____12____ at Qingming, ____13____ weight to keep warm at Start of Autumn and eat nutritious food to store energy at Start of Winter.
At present, more and more cultural products and ____14____ about the 24 solar terms also come up, including creative and novel dishes, desserts and designs. And the 24 solar terms also become a good excuse to ____15____ time to be reunited with relatives and friends.
The 24 solar terms reflect the emotional bond, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, which have a deep influence on the way people think and act.
( )1. A. introduced
B. spread
C. set
D. hit
( )2. A. lie
B. act
C. break
D. catch
( )3. A. On
B. Between
C. Among
D. Over
( )4. A. shortest
B. hottest
C. longest
D. coldest
( )5. A. seasons
B. years
C. months
D. weeks
( )6. A. wonders
B. competitions
C. rules
D. changes
( )7. A. or
B. but
C. and
D. so
( )8. A. invitation
B. excitement
C. development
D. warn
( )9. A. personal
B. traditional
C. criminal
D. physical
( )10. A. place
B. color
C. weather
D. water
( )11. A. wish
B. difference
C. decision
D. living
( )12. A. old
B. rich
C. dead
D. poor
( )13. A. take off
B. look for
C. keep from
D. put on
( )14. A. businesses
B. discoveries
C. communications
D. difficulties
( )15. A. buy
B. steal
C. sell
D. save

答案： 1-5 B A C C A 6-10 D A D B C 11-15 B C D A B