《2025年星火英语Spark巅峰训练八年级人教版》

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新趋势·弘扬中华文化 There is an old saying that Dongzhi is more important than Chinese Lunar(农历的) New Year. Dongzhi has an important place in the traditional festivals of China. It is usually celebrated on December 21st, 22nd or 23rd. Chinese people eat some traditional foods on that day.
Dumplings In northern China, the weather is very cold in winter. People eat hot food and drink hot soup to stay warm. Dumplings have been the most popular food in the north of China for a long time. People make dumplings on Dongzhi with their friends and family. People believe that eating dumplings on that day can protect their ears from frostbite.
Tangyuan People in southern China have a tradition of eating rice balls called tangyuan. The history of eating tangyuan might come from the Song Dynasty. People usually get together to make and eat a meal of tangyuan. Tangyuan is often served in a bowl with sweet soup.
Wonton Soup Wonton soup is another must-eat food for Dongzhi in eastern parts of China, especially in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. The stuffing(馅) of wontons is almost the same as dumplings. Having a bowl of wonton soup can keep people warm and comfortable in the cold weather.
Mutton Soup In some western and northern parts of China, mutton is a popular food on Dongzhi. People living there believe that eating mutton on that day can warm them and prevent colds in the coming winter. In Chinese food culture, mutton is considered as a kind of healthy food in winter.

1. What does the underlined word "frostbite" mean in Chinese?
A.烫伤
B.晒伤
C.冻伤
D.烧伤
2. Tangyuan is the traditional food in the ______ of China on Dongzhi.
A.south
B.east
C.west
D.north
3. Why does the writer mention Zhejiang and Fujian in Paragraph 4?
A.Because the writer loves the lifestyles of the two provinces.
B.Because people in the two provinces eat wonton soup on Dongzhi.
C.Because people in the two provinces are the richest among Chinese.
D.Because the writer wants to learn how to make wonton soup.
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Chinese Lunar New Year is more important than Dongzhi.
B.Dongzhi is usually celebrated on the last day of December.
C.The passage introduces how Chinese people celebrate Dongzhi.
D.The passage introduces four traditional foods on Dongzhi in China.
5. In which section of a magazine can you probably read the passage?
A.Healthy food.
B.Chinese culture.
C.Business world.
D.National news.

答案： 1.C
2.A
3.B
4.D
5.B