《2025年通城学典课时作业本八年级英语上册冀教版河北专版》

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The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Spring Festival. On this day, people light lanterns, eat sweet rice balls called tangyuan, and enjoy time with their families.
The lanterns are often red, symbolizing good luck and happiness. People write riddles on the lanterns, and others try to solve them. It is a fun activity for both children and adults.
In some places, there are dragon and lion dances. These dances are believed to bring good luck and drive away bad spirits. Families also go out at night to see beautiful lantern displays in parks and streets.
The Lantern Festival has a long history. It started over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty.
People believe that lighting lanterns will bring them good fortune and drive away darkness.
1. Why do people light lanterns during the Lantern Festival?
A. To cook food.
B. To play games with friends.
C. To learn about history.
D. To bring good luck and drive away darkness.
2. What does the word “symbolizing” mean?
A. Making something beautiful.
B. Representing something special.
C. Cleaning something carefully.
D. Eating something delicious.
3. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
A. To teach how to cook tangyuan.
B. To tell a story about a family.
C. To explain the traditions of the Lantern Festival.
D. To describe the history of the Han Dynasty.
4. Where can you probably find this passage?
A. In a science book.
B. In a culture magazine.
C. In a maths textbook.
D. In a music journal.

答案： 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B