《2025年新课程新教材导航学九年级英语上册外研版》

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阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空,使短文通顺、连贯。
The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It 31.began (begin) 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. It is on the 15th day of the 32.first (one) lunar month. It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. Lanterns 33.have been (be) part of Chinese life for centuries so it’s not surprising to see a festival of lanterns.
People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is 34.the most important (important) part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung 35.in the streets and parks. These lanterns light up the night during the festival. People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends. Also, lantern riddle(谜语) games are 36.truly (true) popular during the festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. 37.If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift.

Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like 38.a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck. On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion(团圆).
39.Shows (show) are everywhere all day. In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a yangge dance and beating drums. At night, except for the beautiful lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organise a fireworks party. People enjoy 40.themselves (they) during the Lantern Festival. The activities on this day are really rich and colourful.

答案： 31. began 32. first 33. have been 34. the most important 35. in 36. truly 37. If 38. a 39. Shows 40. themselves