《2025年课时特训七年级英语上册外研版》

Ⅰ. Complete the passage with the proper form of the words and expressions in the box.

In the world of flowers, plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums are known as the four gentlemen (君子) in China. They are 1. not only pretty but also very special in Chinese culture. From children to 2. adults, people love them because they show human virtues (美德). Writers and artists like 3. chatting/ to chat about these plants in their free time. They are more than just beautiful and 4. popular. In fact, they can help clean the air and are good for your 5. health. Doctors sometimes use parts of them to help people feel better. Next time if you see any one of them, remember it's your friend.

答案： Ⅰ．1. not only 2. adults 3. chatting/ to chat
4. popular 5. health

Ⅱ. Read and complete the following tasks.
Rice is a favourite food for many people, especially for Chinese people. It's a staple food. We have rice for lunch and dinner, and sometimes even for breakfast. It's like a soft and white cloud in our bowls!

Rice means a lot to Chinese culture. There's a saying, "Every grain (谷粒) of rice is a drop of farmer's sweat (汗水)." This means we should cherish our food because it takes a lot of work to grow it. Rice is more than food. It also can be made into different things. For example, Wenzhou rice sculpture (米塑) uses rice to make all kinds of fun things. It's like building a world with rice! Artists use them to show good wishes during festivals and holidays.
For me, rice is not only a gift from the earth, but also something that makes me feel pleased. When I eat rice with my family, we share love and have fun together. It's  a  way  of  feeling  connected  to  our  roots.
Match the words with their meanings.
(C)1. staple A. take good care of
(A)2. cherish B. happy
(B)3. pleased C. main
Complete the summary.

Challenge yourself
9. What does the underlined sentence "It's  a  way  of  feeling  connected  to  our  roots." mean?One possible version: It means that eating rice helps us feel close to our family. It also helps us remember where we come from.
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答案： II．1. C 2. A 3. B 4. favourite/main/staple 5. every day/every meal
6. culture 7. more than 8. having fun
9*. One possible version: It means that eating rice helps us feel close to our family. It also helps us remember where we come from.