《2025年配套综合练习甘肃八年级英语上册冀教版》

Ⅲ. 阅读理解(共 15 题；每题 2 分,满分 30 分)
A
 Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that people burnt bamboo joints (竹节) to make it blast (爆炸) to drive away the beast named *Nian* in ancient China. Firecrackers are still set off during the Spring Festival to wish for good luck. 
 Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood. Now in China, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, the Tianjin kite, the Weifang kite and the Nantong kite. There is an international kite festival in Weifang every April. 
 During ancient times, the closest thing to watching a movie or TV was watching a shadow play (皮影戏). People control puppets behind the screen while singing with music to tell a story. The shadow play was listed as national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. 
21. Why do people still set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival?
A. To burn bamboo joints.
B. To drive away the beast.
C. To wish for good luck.
D. To give people happiness.
22. What were the earliest kites made of?
A. Bamboo.
B. Wood.
C. Paper.
D. Clothes.
23. What can we learn from the chart?
A. Visitors can take part in the kite festival in Weifang every April.
B. Firecrackers have a history of more than 3, 000 years.
C. The three games were all listed as national intangible cultural heritage.
D. People control puppets in front of the screen to tell a story.

答案： 21.C 22.B 23.A

B
Asian festivals mix local culture and lifestyle. Each has its own meaning. Don’t miss out on these festivals during your trip to Asia.
Harbin Snow Sculpture Festival (China)
Experience the world’s largest ice and snow festival from January to February! Visitors can appreciate amazing sculptures and tall buildings made from huge ice and snow blocks, decorated with colourful lights.
Holi Festival (India)
Holi, widely known as the festival of colours, is an important event in India. People gather in the streets to celebrate Holi by throwing coloured dry powders and coloured water at each other while chanting “Holi Hai”.
Singapore Food Festival (Singapore)
Visitors can enjoy different kinds of delicious food from around the world. The festival creates a festive atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying delicious food and experiencing the local culture. The festival offers a variety of cultural activities, including street shows in Chinatown, riverboat cruises, music, and entertainment (娱乐).
24. What can you do at the Harbin Snow Sculpture Festival?
A. Build a snowman.
B. Make a ice sculpture.
C. Decorate the lights.
D. Appreciate the ice sculptures.
25. Which is NOT mentioned about celebrating Holi?
A. By chanting “Holi Hai”.
B. By burning something.
C. By throwing coloured water at each other.
D. By throwing coloured dry powders at each other.
26. For food lovers, which country should they go to according to the text?
A. India.
B. New York.
C. China.
D. Singapore.

答案： 24.D 25.B 26.D