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25 中国传统文化——二月二 龙抬头
The Longtaitou Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month of the Chinese calendar. Its name means "Dragon raising its head" because the dragon was regarded as the deity in charge of rain, an important factor in ancient agriculture. The festival is sometimes simply called "2 Month 2" for short.
(Wikipedia)
龙抬头，是中国的传统节日，在中国农历的第二个月的第二天。它的名字意为龙抬起它的头，因为龙被视为掌管雨的神而在古代农业生活中有重要的作用。这个节日有时简单地称为二月二。
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专题速览
一、阅读理解 3
1. 五题（龙抬头） 3
2. 三题（龙抬头习俗） 4
二、阅读判断 5
1. 二月二，龙抬头 5
2. 龙抬头的传统 7
三、阅读回答问题 8
1. 中国传统节日——龙抬头 8
2. 龙抬头的由来与风俗习惯 10
四、阅读信息摘录（龙抬头的习俗） 11
五、阅读还原 13
1. 7选5（龙抬头文化和习俗） 13
2. 6选5（二月二龙抬头） 14
六、完形填空 15
1. 龙抬头的习俗 15
2. 龙抬头的传统 17
七、语法填空（中国传统节日——龙抬头） 20
八、短文填空 21
1. 首字母填空（龙抬头的意义及习俗） 21
2. 汉语提示填空（龙抬头节） 22
3. 选词填空（龙抬头的来历） 24
九、报纸杂志时文阅读 25
1. 龙抬头是什么时候？ 26
2. 龙抬头的象征及庆祝活动 26
3. 龙抬头的传统习俗和传说 26
【阅读理解·五题】
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming. This year the day falls on February 24.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (后代) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰烬) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收获) in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods on the day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today many customs have faded away (逐渐消失). But one that has remained (保留) is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mothers, brothers. So many people have their hair cut on Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the ________ festivals.
A．English B．French C．Chinese D．Japanese
2．________ is Dragon Head Raising Day this year.
A．February 10 B．February 24 C．February 4 D．February 5
3．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen
A．Because the dragon liked the ashes.
B．Because the ashes stood for the harvest.
C．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.
D．Because the ashes stood for the happiness.
4．One custom that has remained is ________ the passage.
A．the cutting of hair B．dragon boat racing
C．eating zongzi D．eating dumplings
5．Which of the following is NOT true
A．Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
B．The dragon is important in Chinese culture.
C．Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.
D．So many people have their hair cut on Dragon Head Raising Day.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了中国节日——农历二月初二“龙抬头”的时间及需要在这一天剪头发等一些风俗习惯。
1．细节理解题。根据“China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.”可知，龙抬头是中国的一个节日。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“This year the day falls on February 24.”可知，今年这个节日在2月24日。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to ‘lead the dragon into the house’.”可知，古代的时候人们在这一天把灰放在厨房里，这是把龙引到家里来。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据“Today many customs have faded away. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.”可知，保留下来的一个传统是理发。故选A。
5．细节理解题。根据“It stands for the start of spring and farming.”可知，龙抬头代表春天和耕种的开始，不是选项C中提到的“spring and harvest”。故选C。
【阅读理解·三题】
The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. It brings the wind and rain. It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar (阴历) month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Heads-raising Day” (Longtaitou). This year, it falls on March 14th.
Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain. And rain is very important to farming. So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming.
People have many ways to celebrate the festival. The most popular one is to have a haircut. Mary people believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother’s brothers. They hope getting a haircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck.
Among Chinese people’s festival traditions, there is always a place for food. During the Longtaitou festival, people eat food named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears (long’er). And spring roll (春卷) are dragon’s skin (longlin).
People also hold activities like dragon dancing on the day. In some places in Shandong province, people make dragon lanterns (灯笼) too. Small reed (芦苇) boats go down the rivers and carry the lanterns, which stand for people’s best wishes and good luck.
1．Old people believed that Longtaitou was the beginning of ________.
A．spring and farming B．spring and resting
C．summer and farming D．autumn and harvest
2．Why do many people have a haircut on Longtaitou
A．Because they hope to keep healthy. B．Because they hope to make much money.
C．Because they hope to keep them away from bad luck. D．Because it may bring more rain.
3．Noodles on Longtaitou are called ________.
A．dragon’s ears B．dragon’s beard C．dragon’s skin D．dragon’s eyes
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B
【导语】本文介绍中国的传统节日农历二月初二龙抬头。它标志春天和农业的开始。人们有很多庆祝节日的方式：在这天理头发，让娘家人远离厄运；举行舞龙、制作龙灯等活动；吃以龙命名的食物。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Old people believed…So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming”可知，老年人认为龙抬头是春天和农业的开始。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“They hope getting a haircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck”可知，很多人在龙抬头这天理发因为他们希望远离厄运。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu)”可知，面条被称为龙须。故选B。
【阅读判断】
【1】
根据短文内容，判断句子正误。
Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day（Longtaitou）is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar（阴历）. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants（后代）of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes（灰）in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest（收成）in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker（细须）” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have faded away（消退）. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
2．The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.
3．On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen because the dragon liked the ashes.
4．People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
5．The cutting of hair has remained until now.
【答案】1．正确 2．错误 3．错误 4．正确 5．正确
【导语】本文介绍了二月二，龙抬头日。
1．细节理解题。根据“This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar”可知龙抬头日是在中国农历二月初二。故答案为：正确。
2．细节理解题。根据“It stands for the start of spring and farming.”可知它代表春天和农业的开始。故答案为：错误。
3．细节理解题。根据“On the day in ancient times, people put ashes（灰）in the kitchen. This was to ‘lead the dragon into the house’”可知在古代的一天，人们把灰放在厨房里，这是为了“把龙引进屋”，而不是因为龙喜欢灰。故答案为：错误。
4．细节理解题。根据“people eat ‘dragon whisker（细须）’ noodles and dumplings called ‘dragon teeth’”可知人们在那天吃“龙须”面条和被称为“龙牙”的饺子。故答案为：正确。
5．细节理解题。根据“But one that has remained is the cutting of hair”可知剪头发的习俗保留了下来。故答案为：正确。
【2】
根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar(阴历的) month every year. This year it falls on March 4.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall increases because the rain-ringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase goes, “Er yue er, long tai tou, ” meaning, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.”
The most famous tradition is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber(理发店) on this day avoids bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck. Another saying warns that cutting your hair in the first month will cause your uncle to die. Although today few pay attention to it, it was once tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou.
People eat toufu balls in East China’s Fujian province during the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to pray for family and business. Fried beans are the traditional festival fare for people in parts of Shandong province.
1．Dragon-Head-Raising Festival falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year.
2．The most famous tradition is getting a haircut.
3．Some believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings good luck.
4．People eat toufu balls in East China’s Shandong province during the festival.
5．This passage is mainly about the traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival.
【答案】1．T 2．T 3．F 4．F 5．T
【导语】本文主要介绍了龙抬头的传统。
1．根据“The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar(阴历的) month every year.”可知，每年的农历二月初二，都是龙抬头节，表述正确。故选T。
2．根据“The most famous tradition is getting a haircut.”可知，最著名的传统是理发，表述正确。故选T。
3．根据“Some believe that going to the barber(理发店) on this day avoids bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck.”可知，有些人认为在农历的第一个月理发会带来坏运，此处表述错误。故选F。
4．根据“People eat toufu balls in East China’s Fujian province during the festival”可知，节日期间，人们在中国东部福建省吃豆腐球，表述错误。故选F。
5．根据“The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar(阴历的) month every year.”以及通读全文可知，这篇文章主要讲的是中国传统的龙抬头节，表述正确。故选T。
【阅读回答问题】
【1】
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, is on the second day of the second lunar(农历的) month every year, and shows the start of spring and farming. This year it is on February 24.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall(降雨量) increases because the Dragon King has woken from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase goes. “Er yue er, long tai tou,” meaning, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises his head.”
The most famous tradition on this day is getting a haircut. People believe that it can help throw away bad luck.
During the festival, foods are quite special. People eat chengyao cakes, made with rice, during the festival in Suzhou, where a saying goes, “If you cat chengyao on Longtaitou, your waist(腰) won’t hurt all year.”
At the same time, other foods, like noodles, dumplings, and popcorn, get their names from dragon body parts. Noodles are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and popcorn dragon seeds (long zi).
1．When is the Chinese Longtaitou Festival every year (no more than 9 words)
_______________________
2．Why does rainfall increase after the festival according to ancient people (no more than 10 words)
_______________________
3．How do people throw away bad luck on that day (no more than 4 words)
_______________________
4．Where do people eat chengyao cakes during the festival (no more than 2 words)
_______________________
5．What are called dragon’s ears (long er) (no more than 1 word)
_______________________
【答案】
1．On the second day of the second lunar month .
2．Because the Dragon King has woken from his winter sleep.
3．They get a haircut.
4．In Suzhou.
5．Dumplings.
【分析】本文介绍了中国的传统节日——龙抬头。
1．根据“The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, is on the second day of the second lunar(农历的) month every year, and shows the start of spring and farming.”可知龙抬头是每年的农历二月初二。故填On the second day of the second lunar month .
2．根据“Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall(降雨量) increases because the Dragon King has woken from his winter sleep.”可知古代人认为二月二过后，雨量增加是因为龙王冬眠后苏醒了。故填Because the Dragon King has woken from his winter sleep.
3．根据“The most famous tradition on this day is getting a haircut. People believe that it can help throw away bad luck.”可知二月二当天人们剪头发来赶走坏运气。故填They get a haircut.
4．根据“People eat chengyao cakes, made with rice, during the festival in Suzhou...”可知二月二苏州人吃撑腰糕。故填In Suzhou.
5．根据“Noodles are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and popcorn dragon seeds (long zi).”可知饺子被叫做龙耳。故填Dumplings.
【2】
阅读表达 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。(No more than seven words)
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day(Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important for Chinese people. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest(收成) in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker(细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have faded away(消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the uncles of the family—mainly mother's brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．What does the Dragon Head Raising stand for
_______________________________________________________
2．What do we Chinese people call ourselves
_______________________________________________________
3．Why did people in ancient times put ashes in the kitchen
_______________________________________________________
4．What do people eat on that day
_______________________________________________________
5．There are no customs left in China on that day now, are there
_______________________________________________________
【答案】
1．the start of spring and farming
2．the descendants of the dragon
3．To lead the dragon into the house
4．noodles and dumplings
5．Yes. (Yes, there are)
【分析】短文大意：这篇短文主要介绍了中国的传统节日——龙抬头节。短文详细的介绍了这个节日的由来，意义以及这个节日期间的一些风俗习惯。
1．题意：the Dragon Head Raising代表什么？由原文It stands for the start of spring and farming，其中it即the Dragon Head Raising。故答案为the start of spring and farming。
2．题意：我们中国人称呼自己为什么？由原文信息We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”可知。故答案为the descendants of the dragon。
3．题意：在古代，人们为什么把灰放在厨房里？由原文信息This was to “lead the dragon into the house”可知。故答案为To lead the dragon into the house。
4．题意：在那天人们吃些什么？由原文信息For example, people eat “dragon whisker(细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”可知。人们在那天会吃noodles and dumplings。故答案为noodles and dumplings。
5．题意：如今，在那天没有什么留下的习俗了，是吗？由原文信息But one that has remained is the cutting of hair可知，那天还有一个风俗—理发。反义疑问句针对如果问句的主句是否定的，回答和中文是相反的。Yes, there are 意思是：不,有。故答案为Yes. (Yes, there are)。
【阅读信息摘录】
请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词。每空一词。
The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. It brings wind and rain. It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar (阴历的) month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Head-Raising Day” (Longtaitou). This year, it falls on March 4.
Old people see it as the start of spring and farming. Because they believe that after Longtaitou, there will be more rain. And rain is of great importance to farming.
Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained popular is to have a haircut. Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to their uncles— mainly their mothers, brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head-Raising Day.
Also, it is traditional for people to eat some food on that day. The food is usually named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears (long’er). And spring rolls are dragon’s scales (longlin).
In some places in Shandong, people make dragon lanterns and put them on slow boats on the rivers. The activity stands for people’s best wishes and good luck.
In the eyes of the Chinese, the dragon is a great animal. The second day of the second lunar month is called “Dragon Head-Raising Day”, _____1_____ it’s said that the dragon wakes up and raises its head on that day. It’s seen as the start of spring and farming. More rain will come after it and rain is _____2_____ to farming. Today, many customs have faded away. But what remains popular among people is to have their hair cut. Maybe it is believed that a haircut during the first lunar month _____3_____ bad luck to uncles. Eating food like noodles, dumplings and spring rolls is also a _____4_____. The food is usually named after dragons. In some places in Shandong, we can see boats with dragon lanterns going _____5_____ on the rivers. The activity stands for people’s best wishes and good luck.
【答案】1．because 2．important 3．brings 4．tradition##custom 5．slowly
【导语】本文介绍了中国的传统文化有关“龙抬头”的一些习俗。
1．根据“the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Head-Raising Day” (Longtaitou).”可知，据说那天龙从冬眠中醒来，抬起头来，所以把那天叫做“龙抬头”，故填because。
2．根据“And rain is of great importance to farming.”可知，雨水对农业非常重要，故填important。
3．根据“Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to their uncles”可知，许多人认为正月理发会带来厄运，主语是单数名词，动词用三单形式，故填brings。
4．根据“Also, it is traditional for people to eat some food on that day. The food is usually named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears (long’er). And spring rolls are dragon’s scales (longlin).”可知，人们在那天吃一些食物也是一种传统习俗，故填tradition/custom。
5．根据“In some places in Shandong, people make dragon lanterns and put them on slow boats on the rivers.”可知，在山东的一些地方，我们可以看到挂着龙灯的船在河里缓缓行驶，修饰动词用副词，故填slowly。
【阅读还原7选5】
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. __1__ It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar（阴历的）month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Head-raising Day” （Longtaitou）. This year, it falls on March 4.
Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain. And rain is very necessary to farming. __2__
People have many ways to celebrate the Longtaitou festival. __3__ Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother’s brothers. They hope getting a haircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck.
___4___ During the Longtaitou festival, people eat food named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard （longxu）. Dumplings are dragon’s ears （long’er）. And spring rolls（春卷）are dragon’s scales（鳞片）（longlin）.
___5___ In some places in Shandong province, people make dragon lanterns too. Small reed（芦苇）boats go down the rivers and carry the lanterns, which stand for people’s best wishes and good luck.
A．It brings the wind and rain.
B．Do you know how to make spring rolls
C．But some people don’t like the dragon.
D．The most popular one is to have a haircut.
E．So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming.
F．People also hold activities like dragon dancing on the day.
G．Among Chinese people’s festival traditions, there is always a place for food.
【答案】1．A 2．E 3．D 4．G 5．F
【导语】本文介绍龙抬头文化和习俗。
1．根据“The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture...It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar（阴历的）month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. ”可知空前后均介绍的中国的龙，A选项“它能带来风和雨”，同样是介绍龙的，故选A。
2．根据“Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain. And rain is very necessary to farming.”可知本段介绍龙抬头与农作的关系。E选项“因此空抬头是春天和农作的开始”符合语境。故选E。
3．根据“People have many ways to celebrate the Longtaitou festival.”可知本段介绍庆祝龙抬头的方式，D选项“最有名的一个就是剪头”符合语境。故选D。
4．根据“During the Longtaitou festival, people eat food named after dragons.”可知本段介绍节日的食物，G选项“在中国人的节日传统中，总是有食物的位置”符合语境。故选G。
5．根据“In some places in Shandong province, people make dragon lanterns too.”可知本段介绍节日的其他活动，F选项“人们也会在那一天举办像舞龙一样的活动”符合语境。故选F。
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The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. ____1____ The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival）is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. It falls on March 14th this year.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. ____2____ People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times.
On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. ____3____ People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. ____4____ For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whiskers noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing
____5____ Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children’s hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A．The food was usually named after the dragon.
B．Why is it called “dragon lifting its head”
C．It has many colorful holidays and festivals.
D．Chinese people call themselves the “descendants（传人）of the dragon”.
E．They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes.
F．Even though many of the customs have faded away（消退）, the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．E 4．A 5．F
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国传统节日——二月龙抬头的节日习俗。
1．根据“The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival）is one of them”可知，中国有许多传统的节日，龙抬头就是其中之一，C选项“它有许多丰富多彩的假期和节日”符合语境，故选C。
2．根据“Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China”可知，此处应介绍中国人和龙文化之间的内容，D选项“中国人称自己为“龙的传人””符合语境，故选D。
3．根据“On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. ”可知，此处应解释人们为什么在这一天把灰放在厨房里，E选项“他们认为龙可以在灰烬的帮助下被引进他们的房子”符合语境，故选E。
4．根据“On the special day, people ate special food”可知，此处应介绍与食物有关的内容，A选项“这种食物通常以龙的名字命名”符合语境，故选A。
5．根据“Today people rush to have their hair cut”可知，此处应介绍与理发有关的内容，F选项“尽管许多传统习俗已经消失，但剪头发的传统却达到了新的高度”符合语境，故选F。
【完形填空】
【1】
Why do many Chinese people refuse to cut their hair during the first month of the lunar (农历的) year Tradition says that doing so will ____1____ bring bad luck to your mother’s brothers . Although it’s not true, some people still ____2____ it.
____3____ , after a month’s wait, many people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day (longtaitou). It was once tradition to line up outside of barber shops (理发店) on this day.
Dragon Head-Raising Day- the second day of the second lunar month, which falls on March 4th this year. It is an ____4____ traditional Chinese custom. Ancient people believed that ____5____ this day, rainfall would increase because the rain-bringing Dragon King would wake up from his winter sleep. So that day is the start of ____6____ and farming.
A well-known saying goes, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon ____7____ his head.”
Besides ____8____ their hair, there are also other ways to celebrate this holiday. For example, people eat food with “dragon names”. People call noodles dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears and spring rolls (chunjuan) are dragon’s scales (longlin).
1．A．certainly B．really C．probably
2．A．like B．believe C．record
3．A．And B．Until C．But
4．A．impolite B．international C．important
5．A．before B．with C．after
6．A．spring B．summer C．autumn
7．A．shakes B．lifts C．turns
8．A．making B．heating C．cutting
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．A 7．B 8．C
【导语】本文介绍了中国传统节日二月二“龙抬头”的习俗。二月二标志着春天和农耕的开始，在这天，人们要理头发，吃与“龙”有关的食物。
1．句意：传统上说这样做可能会给你母亲的兄弟带来厄运。
certainly当然；really真正地；probably可能；根据“Tradition says that”可知，此处表示“一种可能性”。故选C。
2．句意：虽然这不是真的，但有些人仍然相信这一点。
like喜欢；believe相信；record记录；根据“Although it’s not true” Although引导让步状语从句，后面内容表示转折，可知指“但有些人仍然会相信”。故选B。
3．句意：因此，经过一个月的等待，许多人通常在龙抬头的那天剪头发。
And和；Until直到；But但是；上文“虽然这不是真的，但有些人仍然会相信”；下文“after a month’s wait, many people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day”经过一个月的等待，许多人通常在龙抬头的那天剪头发；可知此处是引出结果，用连词so。故选B。
4．句意：这是一个重要的中国传统节日。
impolite不礼貌的；international国际的；important重要的；根据“rainfall would increase…So that day is the start of spring and farming”降雨量会增加，那一天是春天和农业的开始；可知，这是是个重要的日子。故选C。
5．句意：古人认为，这一天过后，降雨量会增加，因为带来雨水的龙王会从冬眠中醒来。
before在……之前；with和……一起；after在……之后；根据“rainfall would increase”可知，此处指“在这天后，降雨量会增加”。故选C。
6．句意：所以这一天是春天和耕种的开始。
spring春天；summer夏天；autumn秋天；根据“farming”可知，此处指“春天和耕种的开始”。故选A。
7．句意：一个著名的谚语说“二月二，龙抬头”。
shakes摇动；lifts抬起；turns转动；根据俗语可知，此处指“龙抬头”。故选B。
8．句意：除了理发，还有其他庆祝节日的方式。
making制作；heating加热；cutting剪；根据上文“many people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day”可知，许多人在龙抬头这天剪头发，此处指“理发”。故选C。
【2】
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year, and recognizes the start of spring and ___1___.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall will ___2___ because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase “ Er yue er, long tai tou.” means “ On the second day of the second month, the dragon ___3___ his head.”
The festival ___4___ ancient agrarian( 农 业 的 ) Chinese culture, and while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practiced. The most famous ___5___ is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber( 理 发 店 ) on this day ___6___ bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck.
___7___ saying warns that cutting your hair in the first month will cause your uncle to die. ___8___ today not many people pay attention to it, it is still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou, ___9___ haircuts for the previous month.
People eat tofu balls in Fujian province during the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to ____10____ for family and business. The Fried beans is the traditional festival dish for people in parts of Shandong province. Meanwhile, other foods are named after dragon body parts to mark the day. For example, noodles are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), spring rolls are dragon’s scales (long lin), and popcorn dragon seeds (long zi).
1．A．planting B．fishing C．traveling D．farming
2．A．decrease B．prepare C．increase D．require
3．A．builds B．lifts C．breaks D．pushes
4．A．congratulates B．supports C．encourages D．celebrates
5．A．art B．tradition C．culture D．science
6．A．gets up B．gets on C．gets rid of D．gets out
7．A．Other B．Others C．The others D．Another
8．A．Although B．So C．However D．If
9．A．arguing B．attending C．enjoying D．avoiding
10．A．discuss B．pray C．exchange D．repair
【答案】
1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 7．D 8．A 9．D 10．B
【导语】本文介绍龙抬头的传统。
1．句意：中国传统的龙台头节是在每年农历二月初二，它标志着春天和农耕的开始。
planting种植；fishing钓鱼；traveling旅游；farming耕种。根据“ recognizes the start of spring and”和常识可知，春天是耕种的季节。故选D。
2．句意：古人认为这天过后，降雨会增加，因为带来雨水的龙王从冬眠中醒来了 。
decrease降低；prepare准备；increase增加；require需要。根据“because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep.”可知龙王醒了，所以降雨量会增加。故选C。
3．句意：在二月的第二天，龙会抬头。
builds建造；lifts举起；breaks打破；pushes推。根据“The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year...”可知二月二又叫做龙抬头。故选B。
4．句意：这个节日是为了庆祝中国古老的农耕文化，虽然一些传统的庆祝方式已经不再实行了。
congratulates恭喜；supports支持；encourages鼓励；celebrates庆祝。根据“... while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practiced.”可知此处指的是庆祝方式。故选D。
5．句意：最有名的传统是剪头。
art艺术；tradition传统；culture文化；science科学。根据“The festival... ancient agrarian( 农 业 的 ) Chinese culture, and while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practiced. ”可知此处介绍节日的传统。故选B。
6．句意：一些人认为这天去理发店会摆脱坏运气，而另一些人则认为在农历正月理发会带来厄运。
gets up起床；gets on上车；gets ride of除去；gets out出去。根据“Some believe that going to the barber( 理 发 店 ) on this day ...bad luck,”可知剪头会摆脱厄运。故选C。
7．句意：另一个谚语警告正月剪头会死舅舅。
other其他的，后接名词复数；others其他的人或物，单独使用；the other特指其他的；another泛指三者或三者以上另一个。空后是单数名词，用another修饰。故选D。
8．句意：虽然现在没有多少人注意到这一点，但在龙抬头这一天，理发店外排队理发仍然是一个传统，避免前一个月理发。
although尽管；so因此；however然而；if如果。根据“today not many people pay attention to it, it is still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou,”可知句意上表让步，尽管不在意，还是有这个传统。故选A。
9．句意：虽然现在没有多少人注意到这一点，但在龙抬头这一天，理发店外排队理发仍然是一个传统，避免前一个月理发。
arguing争论；attending参加；enjoying享受；avoiding避免。根据“it is still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou”可知在正月应该避免剪头。故选D。
10．句意： 在福建省，人们在节日期间吃豆腐球，并经常制作豆腐和蔬菜球来祈祷家庭和生意。
discuss讨论；pray祈祷；exchange交换；repair修理。pray for表示“祈祷”。故选B。
【语法填空】
Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut
China is a country with many ____1____ (tradition) days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day—Longtaitou is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the ____2____ (begin) of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ____3____ (we) the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient ____4____ (time) people put ashes(灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon they could have a good harvest in autumn.
Also people cat special foods on that day. The foods are named after dragons. For example people eat “dragon whisker(细须)” noodles and dumplings ____5____ (call) “dragon teeth”.
Today many customs have faded away (消退). But the cutting of hair ____6____ (remain) ever since. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may ____7____ (easy) bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
【答案】1．traditional 2．beginning 3．us 4．times 5．called 6．has remained 7．easily
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统节日之—农历二月初二龙抬头日，以及龙在中国文化中的重要性。
1．句意：中国是一个有许多传统节日的国家。此处在句中修饰名词“days”，用形容词形式，故填traditional。
2．句意：它代表着春天和农耕的开始。the beginning of...“……的开始”，故填beginning。
3．句意：我们中国人称我们为“龙的传人”。此处在动词后作宾语，用宾格，故填us。
4．句意：在古时候的这一天，人们把骨灰放在厨房里。在古时候的这一天，人们把骨灰放在厨房里。in ancient times“在古代”，故填times。
5．句意：例如，人们吃“龙须”面条和饺子称为“龙牙”。此处在名词后作后置定语，用动词过去分词形式，故填called。
6．句意：但从那以后，剪头发的习俗一直保留了下来。根据“ever since”可知，时态是现在完成时，主语是“the cutting of hair”，助动词用has，故填has remained。
7．句意：据说正月理发很容易给母亲的兄弟们带来坏运气。此处在句中修饰动词，用副词形式，故填easily。
【短文填空·首字母填空】
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year, and recognizes the start of s____1____ and farming. This year it falls on March 5.
People believed that after this day, rainfall will i____2____ because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase, “Er yue er, long tai tou”, means “On the second day of the second month, the dragon l____3____ his head.”
The festival celebrates a____4____ agrarian(农业的) culture, and while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practised, others continue to exist. The most famous tradition is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber (理发店) on this day gets rid of bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar b____5____ bad luck. A____6____ saying warns that cutting your hair in the first lunar month will cause your uncle to die. A____7____ today few pay attention to it, it was still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou.
People eat tofu balls in East China’s Fujian Province d____8____ the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to pray for family and business. Fried beans are the traditional festival food for people in parts of Shandong Province. Meanwhile, other foods are n____9____ after dragon body parts to mark the day. For example, n____10____ are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and spring rolls are dragon’s scales (long lin), and popcorns are dragon’s seeds. (long zi).
【答案】
1．(s)pring 2．(i)ncrease 3．(l)ifts 4．(a)ncient 5．(b)rings
6．(A)nother 7．(A)lthough 8．(d)uring 9．(n)amed 10．(n)oodles
【导语】本文主要介绍了二月二这个节日的意义以及习俗。
1．句意：每年农历二月初二是中国传统的龙台头节，标志着春天和农耕的开始。根据“recognizes the start of … and farming”及首字母可知，二月初二是春天和农耕的开始，spring“春天”，故填(s)pring。
2．句意：人们相信，过了这一天，降雨将会增加，因为带来雨水的龙王已经从冬眠中醒来。根据“because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep”可知，降雨将会增加，increase“增加”，will后接动词原形，故填(i)ncrease。
3．句意：二月初二，龙抬起头来。根据“Er yue er, long tai tou”可知，这句话是说在二月二，龙抬起它的头，lift“抬起”，此处应用一般现在时，主语dragon是单数形式，动词用三单，故填(l)ifts。
4．句意：这个节日是为了庆祝古老的农业文化，虽然一些传统的庆祝方式已经不复存在，但其他的仍然存在。根据“while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practised”及首字母可知，此处是指庆祝古老的农业文化，ancient“古老的”，形容词作定语，故填(a)ncient。
5．句意：而其他人则认为在农历正月理发会带来坏运气。根据“bad luck”及首字母可知，此处指带来坏运气，bring“带来”，动名词作主语，动词用三单，故填(b)rings。
6．句意：另一种说法警告说，在农历正月剪头发会导致你的叔叔死亡。根据“saying warns that…”及首字母可知，此处介绍另外一种说法，another“另一个”，故填(A)nother。
7．句意：虽然今天很少有人注意到这一点，但在龙台头这一天，在理发店外面排队仍然是一种传统。“today few pay attention to it”与“it was still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou”是让步关系，用although引导让步状语从句，故填(A)lthough。
76．句意：在中国东部福建省，人们会在节日期间吃豆腐球。根据“People eat tofu balls in East China’s Fujian Province … the festival”及首字母可知，在节日期间人们会吃豆腐球，during“在……期间”，故填(d)uring。
8．句意：与此同时，其他食物也以龙的身体部位命名，以纪念这一天。根据“dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and spring rolls are dragon’s scales (long lin)”可知，这些都是以龙命名的食物，name“命名”，are与过去分词构成一般现在时被动语态，故填(n)amed。
9．句意：面条是龙须。根据“dragon’s beard (long xu)”及首字母可知，面条是龙须，noodles“面条”，故填(n)oodles。
【短文填空·汉语提示填空】
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special ___1___is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands _____2_____the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ___3___the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people ___4___the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs(传统) about dragons.
On the day in ancient times(古代), people ___5___ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the ___6___of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) ___7___autumn.
Also, people eat special ___8___on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have disappeared. But one that has __9___is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the ___10___— mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
【答案】
1．day 2．for 3．ourselves 4．celebrate 5．put 6．help 7．in 8．food(s) 9．remained 10．uncles
【分析】文章大意：短文主要介绍了中国的传统节日—龙抬头节。详细介绍了这个节日的由来，意义以及这个节日期间的一些风俗习惯。
1．句意：这特殊的日子在中国阴历二月二日。
根据上句The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.龙抬头是其中的一个节日推测出，空处的词为“日子day”，故答案为day。
2．句意：它代表着春天和耕作的开始。
stand for，代表、表示，固定搭配，故答案为for。
3．句意：我们中国人叫我们自己为龙的传人。
根据句意可知，空处的词为“我们自己ourselves”，故答案为ourselves。
4．句意：人们用关于龙的传统来庆祝龙抬头。
根据下文可知，空处的词应为动词“庆祝celebrate”故答案为celebrate。
5．句意：古代在那一天，人们在厨房里放灰。
根据句意可知，空处的词为动词“放put”，故答案为put。
6．句意：人们相信在龙的帮助下，他们在秋天会有好的收成。
在……的帮助下，with the help of…，固定搭配，故答案为help。
7．句意：人们相信在龙的帮助下，他们在秋天会有好的收成。
autumn，秋天，季节。季节之前介词用in，故答案为in。
8．句意：在那天，人们也吃特殊的食物。
根据下句The foods are usually named after dragons.食物通常以龙命名，故答案为food(s)。
9．句意：但是已经保留下来的一个习俗是剪头发。
根据上句Today, many customs have disappeared.今天，许多习俗已经消失了推测出空处的词为动词“保留remain”；根据has的提示，此句为现在完成时，应用remain的过去分词remained，故答案为remained。
10．句意：据说在农历第一个月剪头发可能给舅舅们—妈妈的兄弟，带来坏的运气。
根据后面mother’s brothers的提示，空处的词应为“uncles舅舅”，故答案为uncles。
【短文填空·选词填空】
阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空服填一词,每词限用一次。
rain, they, disappear, two, after, day, worry, which, celebrate, sudden
Dragon-Head-Raising Festival
Long long ago, there was a drought (旱灾) along the Yellow River. All the smaller rivers nearly dried up, and people were left with little water.
Along the Yellow River, at the foot of Longfu Mountain, there lived a young couple, Qiang Wa and his wife Ying Hua. They were ____1____ about the drought and came to a wise man for advice. He told ____2____ that the secret to bringing water to the area was at the bottom of Jinlong Pond (金龙潭).
____3____ they traveled a long hard journey, the couple found Jinlong Pond. They reached the bottom of the pond and began to dig. They dug and dug for ____4____, when they found a round white stone. ____5____ it turned into a dove (鸽子) and then an old man.
“To bring water to the area,” said the old man, “you must first get one thing—an ax (斧) ____6____ is on the top of Longfu Mountain.” After the words, he ____7____.
Qiang Wa and Ying Hua made their way to the top of Longfu Mountin and found the ax Taking the ax, they cut through the mountain, and a golden dragon flew out, and it began to ____8____. It happened on the ____9____ day of February in Chinese lunar calendar (阴历).
Ever since that day, February 2 in Chinese lunar calendar has been ____10____ as Dragon Head-Raising Festival, also called Longtaitou Festival.
【答案】
1．worried 2．them 3．After 4．days 5．Suddenly
6．which 7．disappeared 8．rain 9．second 10．celebrated
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述二月二龙抬头的来历。
1．句意：他们担心旱灾，向一位智者请教。be worried about“担心、担忧”，固定搭配。故填worried。
2．句意：他告诉他们把水带到这个地区的秘密就在金龙潭底。根据“Qiang Wa and his wife Ying Hua”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用they的宾格them，表示“告诉他们”。tell动词，其后加人称代词宾格。故填them。
3．句意：经过长途跋涉，这对夫妇找到了金龙潭。根据“the couple found Jinlong Pond.”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用after，表示“在长途跋涉之后”。after“在……之后”，连词。故填After。
4．句意：他们挖了好几天，终于找到了一块圆形的白色石头。根据“They dug and dug for”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用days，表示“挖了好几天”。day“天”，可数名词，此处应用复数。故填days。
5．句意：突然它变成了一只鸽子，然后是一个老人。根据“it turned into a dove”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用sudden的副词形式suddenly，修饰整个句子，表示“突然”。suddenly“突然地”，副词。故填Suddenly。
6．句意：你必须先拿到一样东西——一把斧头，它在龙符山顶上。此句为定语从句，先行词是ax“斧头”，是物，要用which修饰。故填which。
7．句意：说完这些话，他就消失了。根据“After the words”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用disappear，表示“消失”。根据“said the old man”可知，此处时态为一般过去时。故填disappeared。
8．句意：一条金龙飞了出来，天开始下雨了。根据“it began to...”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用rain，表示“开始下雨”。begin to do sth.“开始做某事”，所以此处应用原形。故填rain。
9．句意：这件事发生在中国农历二月初二。根据“the...day of February”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用two的序数词形式second，表示“第2天”。故填second。
10．句意：从那一天起，中国农历的二月二就被作为龙抬头节来庆祝了。根据“lunar calendar has been...”以及所给的词汇可知，此处应用celebrate的过去分词形式“celebrated”，表示“被庆祝”。故填celebrated。
【报纸杂志时文阅读】
Dragon Head-raising Day
As the saying goes, “On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head”. Dragon Head-raising Day is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It's also called Eryue'er Festival. In Gregorian calendar, it usually falls between late February and mid-March.
What does the day symbolize And how do people celebrate it
In Chinese culture, the dragon is an auspicious animal that dominates cloud and rain. The second day of the second lunar month is thought to be the day when dragon awakes and raises its head according to the folk legend. So the day is called Dragon Head-raising Day. In ancient agrarian societies, farming was highly reliant on the weather. Proper rainfall and plenty of sunlight were necessary for a good harvest at the end of the year. So Dragon Head-raising Day is about honoring the Chinese dragon and praying for good weather in spring, the key time for ploughing the fields.
After Dragon Head-raising Day, spring is coming and there wil be more and more rainfall. People think this
credit goes to the dragon, so the day is also called Spring Dragon Festival. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese people have had the custom of spending the Spring Dragon Festival.
Traditions and customs
The most popular custom on Dragon Head-raising Day is having a haircut, which is thought to be auspicious. To get a haircut in spring is away to embrace the new year with a new look. Doing this is also believed to bless children with good health and adults with prosperity throughout the year. So, on that day, barbershops' business is prospering and full of customers.
According to the Chinese tradition, it's inauspicious to have a haircut during the first lunar month. As the saying goes, “If you have your haircut in the first lunar month, your uncle will die”. So, people usually have their haircut before the first lunar month and wait till the Dragon Head-raising Day to have the haircut again.
People also have the custom of spreading ash around their houses, courtyards, hearths and water tanks on Dragon Head-raising Day. It is called “Introducing the Dragon” and done as a prayer for health and good luck. In fact, the firewood as his also good for killing pests and poisonous insects, which stir in spring and damage people and their crops.
The most common foods for celebrating the festival are popcorns, pancakes, noodles, dumplings, fired soya beans and pig's head. People in different areas have different traditions about the foods on the day. In Beijng, people eat Lüdagunr (Glutinous rice rolls with sweetened bean paste) and spring pancakes on this day.
In Shanxi, people like to eat fried dough twists. In Shandong, fried soya beans, noodles and dumplings are the festival foods. In Fuzhou, the salted porridge made of glutinous rice, celery, garlic, fry dried shrimps and shredded meat is eaten.
To be auspicious, what people eaton Dragon Head-raising Day is usually renamed after parts of the dragon. Eating dumplings is called eating “dragon's ears”; spring pancakes are called “dragon's scales”; rice is called “dragon'ss on”; wontons are called “dragon's eyes”, noodles are called “dragon's beard”, and fried dough twists are called “dragon's bones”, etc. These show people's hope that the dragon can bless them with favorable weather and a bumper grain harvest.
There is a legend about why people eat popcorns on Dragon Head-raising Day. It is said that the Jade Emperor was unhappy that China had a female emperor Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty. He ordered the dragon kings to stop raining for three years to punish people. Couldn’t bear to see people starve to death, the dragon king in charge of the heaven river made secret rainfall. Knowing this, the Jade Emperor expelled him from the heavenly palace and locked him under a mountain with a stele read “The dragon king violated the law of heaven and should be punished forages. Unless golden beans bloom, he couldn't be free”.
To save the dragon king, people searched for gold beans everywhere. The next year, on the second day of the second lunar month, when people were drying the corn seeds in the sun, they found the corn seeds look like golden beans. They heated them and made popcorns to let the golden beans “bloom”. Knowing people's efforts, the dragon king raised its head and called to the Jade Emperor to see the golden beans bloom. At last, the dragon king was set free and allowed back to the heavenly palace and resume its charge of cloud and rain. To pay tribute to the dragon king, there has been the folk custom of making popcorns on this day.
In some places people also go to the suburb for relaxing on this day. Some people also worship the dragon or the Earth God in the hope that there would be rain helping the farming.
In some rural areas, the day is also called the daughters' day. On this day, the married daughters would come home and stay for several days to accompany their parents. Later, they will go back to help with crop planting.
On Dragon Head-raising Day, women are not allowed to do needlework, as the dragon will raise its head to look towards the earth. People think needles may hurt its eyes. In some places, washing clothes is also a taboo, because people think it may hurt dragon's skin.
【参考译文】
龙抬头
俗话说：“二月二，龙抬头。”每年的农历二月初二，便是中国的传统节日“龙抬头”，也叫二月二，通常是在公历的二月底到三月中旬之间到来。
这一天代表什么？人们又是如何庆祝的呢
在中华文化里，龙是主宰云雨的吉祥之物。据民间传说，农历二月初二是苍龙苏醒、龙头初抬的日子，所以这天被称为龙抬头。在古代农业社会，农耕极其依赖天气，适当的降雨和充足的阳光是年底丰收的必要条件。所以龙抬头是为了敬奉龙神，以求春耕时节的风调雨顺。
龙抬头过后，便是春天，降雨会越来越多，人们认为这要归功于龙神，所以这一天也被称为“春龙节”。自唐朝以来，中国人就有过春龙节的习俗了。
传统习俗
剃龙头是龙抬头最流行的习俗，人们认为在这天剪头是吉兆。春月里剃头意味着以全新的面貌迎接新的一年，并能保佑孩子全年安康、大人富足。所以，这天理发店的生意异常火爆，顾客络绎不绝。
按中国的传统，正月里理发是不吉利的。俗话说：“正月里剃头死舅舅。”所以，人们往往在正月之前理发，然后等到龙抬头这天再理一次。
龙抬头还有个习俗是在房屋、庭院、灶台和水缸周围撒灰，叫做“引龙”，以祈求健康好运。事实上，柴灰还能辟除百虫，这些害虫在春天开始活动，损害人类及庄稼。
庆祝龙抬头最常见的食物是爆米花、烙饼、面条、饺子、炒黄豆和猪头肉。不同地区的人对这一节日的食物有着不同的传统。在北京，人们会在这天吃驴打滚（一种豆沙馅的糯米卷）和春饼。
在山西，人们喜爱吃麻花。在山东，这一节日的美食是炒豆子、面条和饺子。在福州，人们会吃由糯米、芹菜、大蒜、炸虾米和肉丝做成的咸粥。
为图个好彩头，人们在龙抬头吃的食物通常以龙的各个部位来重新命名。吃饺子叫吃“龙耳”，吃春饼叫吃“龙鳞”，吃米饭叫吃“龙子”，吃馄饨叫吃“龙眼”，吃面条叫吃“龙须”，吃麻花叫吃“龙骨”等等，这些都表示人们祈盼龙神能保佑他们风调雨顺、五谷丰登。
关于人们为什么在龙抬头吃爆米花有一个传说。说是玉皇大帝对于唐朝有个女皇武则天这事儿很是不爽，于是传谕四海龙王，三年内不得向人间降雨，以示惩戒。掌管天河的龙王不忍百姓活活饿死，便暗自降雨。得知此事后，玉皇大帝将他逐出天宫、困于山下，山上立碑“龙王降雨犯天规，当受人间千秋罪；要想重登凌霄殿，除非金豆开花时。”
为了拯救龙王，人们四处寻找金豆。到第二年的二月初二，当人们正在翻晒玉米种子时，发现玉米种子看起来就像金豆。炒一炒成了爆米花，不就是金豆开花吗？知道了人们所做的一切后，龙王抬起头，呼唤玉皇大帝看看金豆开花。最后，龙王重获自由，被召回天宫，继续兴云布雨。为了致敬龙王，民间便有了在龙抬头这天做爆米花的习俗。
这天，有些地方的人还会去郊区放松一下。还有些人会祭拜龙神，或土地神，以求雨水普降、造福农事。
在一些农村地区，龙抬头也被称为女儿节。在这天，出嫁的女儿们会回趟娘家，陪伴父母几日。之后，她们就该回婆家帮忙种田去了。
在龙抬头这天，妇女不可以做针线活，因为此时龙神会抬头望向人间，人们认为针会伤到它的眼睛。在某些地方，洗衣服也是禁忌，因为洗衣服时可能会搓伤龙皮。1每周时事热点·中考英语最新热点时文题型全面过关（全国通用）【原卷版】
25 中国传统文化——二月二 龙抬头
The Longtaitou Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month of the Chinese calendar. Its name means "Dragon raising its head" because the dragon was regarded as the deity in charge of rain, an important factor in ancient agriculture. The festival is sometimes simply called "2 Month 2" for short.
(Wikipedia)
龙抬头，是中国的传统节日，在中国农历的第二个月的第二天。它的名字意为龙抬起它的头，因为龙被视为掌管雨的神而在古代农业生活中有重要的作用。这个节日有时简单地称为二月二。
（维基百科）
专题速览
一、阅读理解 3
1. 五题（龙抬头） 3
2. 三题（龙抬头习俗） 4
二、阅读判断 5
1. 二月二，龙抬头 5
2. 龙抬头的传统 5
三、阅读回答问题 6
1. 中国传统节日——龙抬头 6
2. 龙抬头的由来与风俗习惯 7
四、阅读信息摘录（龙抬头的习俗） 8
五、阅读还原 9
1. 7选5（龙抬头文化和习俗） 9
2. 6选5（二月二龙抬头） 10
六、完形填空 11
1. 龙抬头的习俗 11
2. 龙抬头的传统 11
七、语法填空（中国传统节日——龙抬头） 12
八、短文填空 13
1. 首字母填空（龙抬头的意义及习俗） 13
2. 汉语提示填空（龙抬头节） 14
3. 选词填空（龙抬头的来历） 14
九、报纸杂志时文阅读 15
1. 龙抬头是什么时候？ 15
2. 龙抬头的象征及庆祝活动 15
3. 龙抬头的传统习俗和传说 16
【阅读理解·五题】
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming. This year the day falls on February 24.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (后代) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰烬) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收获) in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods on the day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today many customs have faded away (逐渐消失). But one that has remained (保留) is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mothers, brothers. So many people have their hair cut on Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the ________ festivals.
A．English B．French C．Chinese D．Japanese
2．________ is Dragon Head Raising Day this year.
A．February 10 B．February 24 C．February 4 D．February 5
3．On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen
A．Because the dragon liked the ashes.
B．Because the ashes stood for the harvest.
C．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.
D．Because the ashes stood for the happiness.
4．One custom that has remained is ________ the passage.
A．the cutting of hair B．dragon boat racing
C．eating zongzi D．eating dumplings
5．Which of the following is NOT true
A．Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
B．The dragon is important in Chinese culture.
C．Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.
D．So many people have their hair cut on Dragon Head Raising Day.
【阅读理解·三题】
The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. It brings the wind and rain. It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar (阴历) month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Heads-raising Day” (Longtaitou). This year, it falls on March 14th.
Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain. And rain is very important to farming. So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming.
People have many ways to celebrate the festival. The most popular one is to have a haircut. Mary people believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother’s brothers. They hope getting a haircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck.
Among Chinese people’s festival traditions, there is always a place for food. During the Longtaitou festival, people eat food named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears (long’er). And spring roll (春卷) are dragon’s skin (longlin).
People also hold activities like dragon dancing on the day. In some places in Shandong province, people make dragon lanterns (灯笼) too. Small reed (芦苇) boats go down the rivers and carry the lanterns, which stand for people’s best wishes and good luck.
1．Old people believed that Longtaitou was the beginning of ________.
A．spring and farming B．spring and resting
C．summer and farming D．autumn and harvest
2．Why do many people have a haircut on Longtaitou
A．Because they hope to keep healthy. B．Because they hope to make much money.
C．Because they hope to keep them away from bad luck. D．Because it may bring more rain.
3．Noodles on Longtaitou are called ________.
A．dragon’s ears B．dragon’s beard C．dragon’s skin D．dragon’s eyes
【阅读判断】
【1】
根据短文内容，判断句子正误。
Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day（Longtaitou）is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar（阴历）. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants（后代）of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes（灰）in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest（收成）in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker（细须）” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have faded away（消退）. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
2．The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.
3．On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen because the dragon liked the ashes.
4．People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
5．The cutting of hair has remained until now.
【2】
根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar(阴历的) month every year. This year it falls on March 4.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall increases because the rain-ringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase goes, “Er yue er, long tai tou, ” meaning, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.”
The most famous tradition is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber(理发店) on this day avoids bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck. Another saying warns that cutting your hair in the first month will cause your uncle to die. Although today few pay attention to it, it was once tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou.
People eat toufu balls in East China’s Fujian province during the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to pray for family and business. Fried beans are the traditional festival fare for people in parts of Shandong province.
1．Dragon-Head-Raising Festival falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year.
2．The most famous tradition is getting a haircut.
3．Some believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings good luck.
4．People eat toufu balls in East China’s Shandong province during the festival.
5．This passage is mainly about the traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival.
【阅读回答问题】
【1】
The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, is on the second day of the second lunar(农历的) month every year, and shows the start of spring and farming. This year it is on February 24.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall(降雨量) increases because the Dragon King has woken from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase goes. “Er yue er, long tai tou,” meaning, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises his head.”
The most famous tradition on this day is getting a haircut. People believe that it can help throw away bad luck.
During the festival, foods are quite special. People eat chengyao cakes, made with rice, during the festival in Suzhou, where a saying goes, “If you cat chengyao on Longtaitou, your waist(腰) won’t hurt all year.”
At the same time, other foods, like noodles, dumplings, and popcorn, get their names from dragon body parts. Noodles are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and popcorn dragon seeds (long zi).
1．When is the Chinese Longtaitou Festival every year (no more than 9 words)
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2．Why does rainfall increase after the festival according to ancient people (no more than 10 words)
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3．How do people throw away bad luck on that day (no more than 4 words)
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4．Where do people eat chengyao cakes during the festival (no more than 2 words)
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5．What are called dragon’s ears (long er) (no more than 1 word)
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阅读表达 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。(No more than seven words)
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day(Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important for Chinese people. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs.
On the day in ancient times, people put ashes in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest(收成) in autumn.
Also, people eat special foods that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker(细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have faded away(消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It is said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the uncles of the family—mainly mother's brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
1．What does the Dragon Head Raising stand for
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2．What do we Chinese people call ourselves
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3．Why did people in ancient times put ashes in the kitchen
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4．What do people eat on that day
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5．There are no customs left in China on that day now, are there
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The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. It brings wind and rain. It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar (阴历的) month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Head-Raising Day” (Longtaitou). This year, it falls on March 4.
Old people see it as the start of spring and farming. Because they believe that after Longtaitou, there will be more rain. And rain is of great importance to farming.
Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained popular is to have a haircut. Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to their uncles— mainly their mothers, brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head-Raising Day.
Also, it is traditional for people to eat some food on that day. The food is usually named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears (long’er). And spring rolls are dragon’s scales (longlin).
In some places in Shandong, people make dragon lanterns and put them on slow boats on the rivers. The activity stands for people’s best wishes and good luck.
In the eyes of the Chinese, the dragon is a great animal. The second day of the second lunar month is called “Dragon Head-Raising Day”, _____1_____ it’s said that the dragon wakes up and raises its head on that day. It’s seen as the start of spring and farming. More rain will come after it and rain is _____2_____ to farming. Today, many customs have faded away. But what remains popular among people is to have their hair cut. Maybe it is believed that a haircut during the first lunar month _____3_____ bad luck to uncles. Eating food like noodles, dumplings and spring rolls is also a _____4_____. The food is usually named after dragons. In some places in Shandong, we can see boats with dragon lanterns going _____5_____ on the rivers. The activity stands for people’s best wishes and good luck.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The dragon is a great animal in Chinese culture. __1__ It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar（阴历的）month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called “Dragon Head-raising Day” （Longtaitou）. This year, it falls on March 4.
Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain. And rain is very necessary to farming. __2__
People have many ways to celebrate the Longtaitou festival. __3__ Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother’s brothers. They hope getting a haircut on Longtaitou keeps them away from bad luck.
___4___ During the Longtaitou festival, people eat food named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon’s beard （longxu）. Dumplings are dragon’s ears （long’er）. And spring rolls（春卷）are dragon’s scales（鳞片）（longlin）.
___5___ In some places in Shandong province, people make dragon lanterns too. Small reed（芦苇）boats go down the rivers and carry the lanterns, which stand for people’s best wishes and good luck.
A．It brings the wind and rain.
B．Do you know how to make spring rolls
C．But some people don’t like the dragon.
D．The most popular one is to have a haircut.
E．So Longtaitou was the start of spring and farming.
F．People also hold activities like dragon dancing on the day.
G．Among Chinese people’s festival traditions, there is always a place for food.
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The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. ____1____ The Double Second Festival（the Dragon Head-raising Festival or Longtaitou Festival）is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming. It falls on March 14th this year.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. ____2____ People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times.
On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. ____3____ People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have a good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. ____4____ For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whiskers noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing
____5____ Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children’s hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A．The food was usually named after the dragon.
B．Why is it called “dragon lifting its head”
C．It has many colorful holidays and festivals.
D．Chinese people call themselves the “descendants（传人）of the dragon”.
E．They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes.
F．Even though many of the customs have faded away（消退）, the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights.
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Why do many Chinese people refuse to cut their hair during the first month of the lunar (农历的) year Tradition says that doing so will ____1____ bring bad luck to your mother’s brothers . Although it’s not true, some people still ____2____ it.
____3____ , after a month’s wait, many people usually cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day (longtaitou). It was once tradition to line up outside of barber shops (理发店) on this day.
Dragon Head-Raising Day- the second day of the second lunar month, which falls on March 4th this year. It is an ____4____ traditional Chinese custom. Ancient people believed that ____5____ this day, rainfall would increase because the rain-bringing Dragon King would wake up from his winter sleep. So that day is the start of ____6____ and farming.
A well-known saying goes, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon ____7____ his head.”
Besides ____8____ their hair, there are also other ways to celebrate this holiday. For example, people eat food with “dragon names”. People call noodles dragon’s beard (longxu). Dumplings are dragon’s ears and spring rolls (chunjuan) are dragon’s scales (longlin).
1．A．certainly B．really C．probably
2．A．like B．believe C．record
3．A．And B．Until C．But
4．A．impolite B．international C．important
5．A．before B．with C．after
6．A．spring B．summer C．autumn
7．A．shakes B．lifts C．turns
8．A．making B．heating C．cutting
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The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year, and recognizes the start of spring and ___1___.
Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall will ___2___ because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase “ Er yue er, long tai tou.” means “ On the second day of the second month, the dragon ___3___ his head.”
The festival ___4___ ancient agrarian( 农 业 的 ) Chinese culture, and while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practiced. The most famous ___5___ is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber( 理 发 店 ) on this day ___6___ bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck.
___7___ saying warns that cutting your hair in the first month will cause your uncle to die. ___8___ today not many people pay attention to it, it is still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou, ___9___ haircuts for the previous month.
People eat tofu balls in Fujian province during the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to ____10____ for family and business. The Fried beans is the traditional festival dish for people in parts of Shandong province. Meanwhile, other foods are named after dragon body parts to mark the day. For example, noodles are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), spring rolls are dragon’s scales (long lin), and popcorn dragon seeds (long zi).
1．A．planting B．fishing C．traveling D．farming
2．A．decrease B．prepare C．increase D．require
3．A．builds B．lifts C．breaks D．pushes
4．A．congratulates B．supports C．encourages D．celebrates
5．A．art B．tradition C．culture D．science
6．A．gets up B．gets on C．gets rid of D．gets out
7．A．Other B．Others C．The others D．Another
8．A．Although B．So C．However D．If
9．A．arguing B．attending C．enjoying D．avoiding
10．A．discuss B．pray C．exchange D．repair
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Dragon Head Raising Day: time for a haircut
China is a country with many ____1____ (tradition) days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day—Longtaitou is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the ____2____ (begin) of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ____3____ (we) the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient ____4____ (time) people put ashes(灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon they could have a good harvest in autumn.
Also people cat special foods on that day. The foods are named after dragons. For example people eat “dragon whisker(细须)” noodles and dumplings ____5____ (call) “dragon teeth”.
Today many customs have faded away (消退). But the cutting of hair ____6____ (remain) ever since. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may ____7____ (easy) bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
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The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month every year, and recognizes the start of s____1____ and farming. This year it falls on March 5.
People believed that after this day, rainfall will i____2____ because the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase, “Er yue er, long tai tou”, means “On the second day of the second month, the dragon l____3____ his head.”
The festival celebrates a____4____ agrarian(农业的) culture, and while some of traditional ways to celebrate it are no longer practised, others continue to exist. The most famous tradition is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber (理发店) on this day gets rid of bad luck, while others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar b____5____ bad luck. A____6____ saying warns that cutting your hair in the first lunar month will cause your uncle to die. A____7____ today few pay attention to it, it was still a tradition to line up outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou.
People eat tofu balls in East China’s Fujian Province d____8____ the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to pray for family and business. Fried beans are the traditional festival food for people in parts of Shandong Province. Meanwhile, other foods are n____9____ after dragon body parts to mark the day. For example, n____10____ are dragon’s beard (long xu), dumplings are dragon’s ears (long er), and spring rolls are dragon’s scales (long lin), and popcorns are dragon’s seeds. (long zi).
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China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special ___1___is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands _____2_____the start of spring and farming.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ___3___the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people ___4___the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs(传统) about dragons.
On the day in ancient times(古代), people ___5___ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the ___6___of the dragon, they could have a good harvest (收成) ___7___autumn.
Also, people eat special ___8___on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.
Today, many customs have disappeared. But one that has __9___is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the ___10___— mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
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Dragon-Head-Raising Festival
Long long ago, there was a drought (旱灾) along the Yellow River. All the smaller rivers nearly dried up, and people were left with little water.
Along the Yellow River, at the foot of Longfu Mountain, there lived a young couple, Qiang Wa and his wife Ying Hua. They were ____1____ about the drought and came to a wise man for advice. He told ____2____ that the secret to bringing water to the area was at the bottom of Jinlong Pond (金龙潭).
____3____ they traveled a long hard journey, the couple found Jinlong Pond. They reached the bottom of the pond and began to dig. They dug and dug for ____4____, when they found a round white stone. ____5____ it turned into a dove (鸽子) and then an old man.
“To bring water to the area,” said the old man, “you must first get one thing—an ax (斧) ____6____ is on the top of Longfu Mountain.” After the words, he ____7____.
Qiang Wa and Ying Hua made their way to the top of Longfu Mountin and found the ax Taking the ax, they cut through the mountain, and a golden dragon flew out, and it began to ____8____. It happened on the ____9____ day of February in Chinese lunar calendar (阴历).
Ever since that day, February 2 in Chinese lunar calendar has been ____10____ as Dragon Head-Raising Festival, also called Longtaitou Festival.
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Dragon Head-raising Day
As the saying goes, “On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head”. Dragon Head-raising Day is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It's also called Eryue'er Festival. In Gregorian calendar, it usually falls between late February and mid-March.
What does the day symbolize And how do people celebrate it
In Chinese culture, the dragon is an auspicious animal that dominates cloud and rain. The second day of the second lunar month is thought to be the day when dragon awakes and raises its head according to the folk legend. So the day is called Dragon Head-raising Day. In ancient agrarian societies, farming was highly reliant on the weather. Proper rainfall and plenty of sunlight were necessary for a good harvest at the end of the year. So Dragon Head-raising Day is about honoring the Chinese dragon and praying for good weather in spring, the key time for ploughing the fields.
After Dragon Head-raising Day, spring is coming and there wil be more and more rainfall. People think this
credit goes to the dragon, so the day is also called Spring Dragon Festival. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese people have had the custom of spending the Spring Dragon Festival.
Traditions and customs
The most popular custom on Dragon Head-raising Day is having a haircut, which is thought to be auspicious. To get a haircut in spring is away to embrace the new year with a new look. Doing this is also believed to bless children with good health and adults with prosperity throughout the year. So, on that day, barbershops' business is prospering and full of customers.
According to the Chinese tradition, it's inauspicious to have a haircut during the first lunar month. As the saying goes, “If you have your haircut in the first lunar month, your uncle will die”. So, people usually have their haircut before the first lunar month and wait till the Dragon Head-raising Day to have the haircut again.
People also have the custom of spreading ash around their houses, courtyards, hearths and water tanks on Dragon Head-raising Day. It is called “Introducing the Dragon” and done as a prayer for health and good luck. In fact, the firewood as his also good for killing pests and poisonous insects, which stir in spring and damage people and their crops.
The most common foods for celebrating the festival are popcorns, pancakes, noodles, dumplings, fired soya beans and pig's head. People in different areas have different traditions about the foods on the day. In Beijng, people eat Lüdagunr (Glutinous rice rolls with sweetened bean paste) and spring pancakes on this day.
In Shanxi, people like to eat fried dough twists. In Shandong, fried soya beans, noodles and dumplings are the festival foods. In Fuzhou, the salted porridge made of glutinous rice, celery, garlic, fry dried shrimps and shredded meat is eaten.
To be auspicious, what people eaton Dragon Head-raising Day is usually renamed after parts of the dragon. Eating dumplings is called eating “dragon's ears”; spring pancakes are called “dragon's scales”; rice is called “dragon'ss on”; wontons are called “dragon's eyes”, noodles are called “dragon's beard”, and fried dough twists are called “dragon's bones”, etc. These show people's hope that the dragon can bless them with favorable weather and a bumper grain harvest.
There is a legend about why people eat popcorns on Dragon Head-raising Day. It is said that the Jade Emperor was unhappy that China had a female emperor Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty. He ordered the dragon kings to stop raining for three years to punish people. Couldn’t bear to see people starve to death, the dragon king in charge of the heaven river made secret rainfall. Knowing this, the Jade Emperor expelled him from the heavenly palace and locked him under a mountain with a stele read “The dragon king violated the law of heaven and should be punished forages. Unless golden beans bloom, he couldn't be free”.
To save the dragon king, people searched for gold beans everywhere. The next year, on the second day of the second lunar month, when people were drying the corn seeds in the sun, they found the corn seeds look like golden beans. They heated them and made popcorns to let the golden beans “bloom”. Knowing people's efforts, the dragon king raised its head and called to the Jade Emperor to see the golden beans bloom. At last, the dragon king was set free and allowed back to the heavenly palace and resume its charge of cloud and rain. To pay tribute to the dragon king, there has been the folk custom of making popcorns on this day.
In some places people also go to the suburb for relaxing on this day. Some people also worship the dragon or the Earth God in the hope that there would be rain helping the farming.
In some rural areas, the day is also called the daughters' day. On this day, the married daughters would come home and stay for several days to accompany their parents. Later, they will go back to help with crop planting.
On Dragon Head-raising Day, women are not allowed to do needlework, as the dragon will raise its head to look towards the earth. People think needles may hurt its eyes. In some places, washing clothes is also a taboo, because people think it may hurt dragon's skin.1
