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五、(核心素养·文化意识)阅读理解
世界各地的节日
There are many interesting festivals around the world. These festivals are special and full of fun.
The Spring Festival in China is a very important one. It usually comes in January or February. Before it arrives,people clean their houses and buy a lot of food. They also put up red couplets. Red means good luck in China. On the eve of the Spring Festival,people get together and have a big dinner with their family. People wear new clothes and visit friends during the festival.
In Japan,the Cherry Blossom Festival is very popular. It is in spring. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom,the trees are like pink clouds. People have picnics under the cherry trees. They can enjoy the beautiful view.
The Carnival in Brazil is also well - known. It is a big party. People wear colourful clothes and dance in the streets. There are parades with beautiful floats. The music is loud and everyone has a great time.
Christmas in Western countries is a festival for family. It is on December 25th. People decorate their houses with Christmas trees and lights. They give each other presents and have a big dinner together.
1. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A. The Cherry Blossom Festival.
B. The Carnival.
C. The Spring Festival.
D. Christmas.
2. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A. To talk about the Spring Festival in China.
B. To show how people celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan.
C. To introduce the Carnival in Brazil.
D. To talk about Christmas in Western countries.
3. (创新考法·篇章结构) Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
A. ①/②③④⑤
B. ①②/③④⑤
C. ①②③/④⑤
D. ①②③④/⑤
4. What's the writer's attitude towards these festivals?
A. Dislike.
B. Bored.
C. Love.
D. Worried.

答案： 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.C