《2025年通城学典初中英语阅读组合训练八年级上册江苏专版》

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People around the UK came together to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year, which began on 29 January this year.
In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. East and Southeast Asian communities led public celebrations around the UK.
On 29 January, thousands gathered in London's Chinatown to watch the annual new year parade, featuring dragons, lion dancers, colourful costumes and dozens of fantastic floats(彩车). The event is thought to be the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia, attracting about 500,000 people. London's mayor Sadiq Khan said, “I'd like to thank East and Southeast Asian Londoners for your great contributions to our capital. You've played and continued to play an important role in making London a lively and inclusive(包容的) city.”
Liverpool, home to Europe's most famous and ancient Chinese community, was decorated with red lanterns. Celebrations included dragon, lion and unicorn(独角兽) parades, live music and firecrackers. The event included a wildflower garden featuring more than 1,000 flowers made by children.
Zi Lan Liao, from Chinese organization Pagoda Arts, told reporters, “The Lunar New Year is a children's day because we have lots of presents, lots of good food and lots of lucky money for them.”
In Newport, Wales, a 15-metre green snake model was carried through the city on poles. In Edinburgh, a concert brought together Scottish and Chinese culture, featuring dancing and music from the Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra(交响乐团). In Northern Ireland, Belfast's Ulster Hall hosted Chinese cook shows and a day of dance, music and celebrations.
素材来源: The Week Junior
( )1. When did the Lunar New Year begin this year?
A. On 28 January. B. On 29 January. C. On 30 January. D. On 31 January.
( )2. The writer mentions different places' celebrations in the UK. It's to show ____.
A. the Lunar New Year is only celebrated in big cities B. people in the UK don't like the Lunar New Year C. the Lunar New Year is not important in the UK D. people in the UK celebrate the Lunar New Year in different ways
( )3. 新考法·行文方式 How does the writer develop the passage?
A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By listing numbers. D. By asking questions.
( )4. What will probably happen next year during the Lunar New Year in the UK?
A. There will be no celebrations. B. The celebrations will be even more wonderful. C. People will celebrate it in a completely different way. D. More people will go to their own countries.
( )5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How long the history of the Lunar New Year is. B. The contributions of East and Southeast Asian Londoners. C. How people in the UK celebrate the Lunar New Year. D. The importance of the Lunar New Year.

答案：
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C