2024届高三英语二轮复习阅读理解 农历新年春节专题训练Lunar New Yea & Spring Festival（选自China Daily）（含答案）
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阅读理解----农历新年/春节专题
Lunar New Yea / Spring Festival（选自China Daily）
Passage 1
关键词：Lanterns aglow: smooth, safe grid backs sparkling New Year celebrations
Jinan shines with lanterns as it prepares to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival. The Baotu Spring Park is illuminated by more than 40 large-scale lanterns, along with LED strips whose total length exceeds 25,000 meters. People can wander in the enchanting world of fantasy, immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere.
As the Lantern Festival draws near, the districts of Laiwu and Gangcheng in Jinan, Shandong province, prepare to illuminate the night skies with the brilliance of traditional lantern displays, whose smooth and safe operation is supported by the local power grid.
Lanterns, steeped in cultural significance and symbolizing prosperity, reunion and joy, hold a special place in Chinese festivities. To safeguard the cherished traditions, State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co steps into the spotlight, ensuring that the temporary electrical connections powering these luminous marvels are secure and reliable.
As lanterns of all shapes and sizes grace the thoroughfares, the power supply team has remained vigilant, conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines to preempt any potential hazards. All so citizens can revel in the glow of the lanterns, free from concerns about electrical safety.
Ensuring the safety and reliability of these dazzling spectacles is no small feat. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team from the company coordinates with local authorities and event organizers, organizes the routing of power lines and formulates comprehensive on-site power supply plans.
Moreover, the power supplier's safety services extend beyond lantern displays. With nearly 1,000 employees on standby, they monitor the power grid's operation, adjusting with precision to accommodate the heightened electricity demand of the Chinese New Year celebrations, State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co said.
Through intensified efforts, Laiwu aims not only to illuminate its streets, but also the spirit of the Lunar New Year, ensuring that local people and tourists can usher in the new year with warmth, brightness and peace of mind, said the local power supplier.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The cultural significance of lanterns
B. The power grid's role in ensuring safe and reliable lantern displays
C. The coordination between local authorities and event organizers
D. State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co's round-the-clock inspections
Correct answer: B. The power grid's role in ensuring safe and reliable lantern displays
2. What do lanterns symbolize in Chinese festivities
A. Sorrow and loss
B. Deterioration and decay
C. Prosperity, reunion, and joy
D. Fear and despair
Correct answer: C. Prosperity, reunion, and joy
3. What does the power supply team do to ensure citizens can enjoy the lantern displays safely
A. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of lanterns
B. Providing standby employees to supervise the lantern displays
C. Adjusting the power grid to accommodate the heightened electricity demand
D. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines
Correct answer: D. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines
4. What does State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co do behind the scenes to support the lantern displays
A. Provide continuous power supply for other events beyond the Lantern Festival
B. Monitor the power grid's operation and provide precision adjustments
C. Organize traditional cultural events in Laiwu
D. Coordinate local celebrations for different festivals throughout the year
Correct answer: B. Monitor the power grid's operation and provide precision adjustments
5. What does the local power supplier aim to ensure through intensified efforts
A. The illumination of streets and structures
B. The spirit of the Lantern Festival
C. The organization of traditional events
D. Local people and tourists' peace of mind during the Lunar New Year
Correct answer: D. Local people and tourists' peace of mind during the Lunar New Year
Passage 2
关键词：Blogger apologizes for video that took internet by storm
A popular female blogger has apologized for stirring up an online buzz about a primary school student getting his workbooks lost in Paris during the Spring Festival holiday.
In her video posted on Feb 16, she said a waiter at a restaurant in Paris handed her two holiday workbooks left in the toilet. The workbooks had the owner's name, Qin Lang, class 8 of first grade. She said she would bring the workbooks back to the owner.
Every school season, holiday homework becomes a worry for many children. Some children with a lot of tricks may find a variety of excuses to free themselves from homework. The loss is a perfect excuse.
The 1 minute 37 seconds long video created a buzz and sparked an online search for Qin. In the comment section, a netizen with IP display in Jiangsu claimed himself as Qin's uncle and that the boy studies in Xichang primary school.
This comment has up to 220,000 likes. The netizen also published a video showing him buying the workbooks. However, the video was banned soon for violating community rules.
Several media outlets did further research on the student's name, grade level and school. But they found the authenticity of the video to be in doubt. Some people suspected that it was just an attention grab.
The blogger - online name Thurman Maoyibei, who has more than 10 million followers - said in her video posted on Monday that the student Qin Lang was not from Xichang primary school and she had contacted his mother.
In the video posted on Monday, Thurman Maoyibei said that she did not publish accurate school information in the former video due to privacy concerns, and that the incident had been "successfully concluded".
She confirmed in the video that the case was real, not an attempt to gain views, and she could not provide the name of the school because of privacy.
A lawyer claimed that if it was a video simply seeking attention, the maker may be penalized accordingly under the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security for disturbing public order.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The holiday homework worries for children
B. The blogger's attempt to locate a primary school student in Paris
C. The popularity of the female blogger
D. The lawyer claims about the video's potential legal consequences
Correct answer: B. The blogger's attempt to locate a primary school student in Paris
2. What excuse did the blogger give for not providing accurate school information in the first video
A. She claimed the video was banned for violating community rules
B. She stated she was seeking attention and views
C. She cited privacy concerns as the reason for not disclosing the school name
D. She mentioned that the incident was successfully concluded
Correct answer: C. She cited privacy concerns as the reason for not disclosing the school name
3. How did the netizen claim to be related to the student Qin in the comments
A. As the student's parent
B. As the student's teacher
C. As the student's uncle
D. As the student's friend
Correct answer: C. As the student's uncle
4. What details in the blogger's initial video sparked an online search for the student
A. The specific location in Paris where the workbooks were found
B. The number of followers the blogger has
C. The name and grade level of the student
D. The blogger's own name and identity
Correct answer: C. The name and grade level of the student
5. According to the lawyer mentioned in the last paragraph, what potential legal consequence could the video maker face if the video was found to be an attempt to gain views
A. A financial penalty for disturbing public order
B. A community ban for violating online rules
C. A public apology to the student's family
D. A ban from creating future online content
Correct answer: A. A financial penalty for disturbing public order
Passage 3
关键词：Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday
China National Peking Opera Company staged seven shows from Feb 10 to 15, celebrating Spring Festival, gathering veteran and young performers.
Since 2022, the company, which is dedicated to preserve and promote the 200-year-old art form, has been staged shows for audiences during the traditional Chinese festival.
One of the classic Peking Opera pieces, which fits the joyful atmosphere of the festival, was Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix. With a history of over 100 years, the piece opened the holiday season performances of China National Peking Opera Company on Feb 10.
On Feb 11, audience enjoyed classic tale, Romance of the Western Chamber. Written by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) playwright Wang Shifu, it tells the story of a young scholar, Zhang Sheng, and Cui Yingying, daughter of a court minister, who fall in love after meeting by chance in a temple.
Yangsilang Visits His Mother, based on the popular Chinese folklore The Warriors of the Yang Family, was staged on Feb 12, delivering a message on family reunion.
The Jewelry Purse was interpreted by young performers on Feb 13.
On Feb 14, Uproar in Heaven, which tells the story of Sun Wukong, known as the Monkey King, attracted lots of children, with its dazzling martial arts movements.
The holiday season program was brought to an end with a gala on Feb 15, featuring both classic and contemporary Peking Opera works.
Finally, the holiday season program culminated in a delightful performance of 'Uproar in Heaven', a tale of Sun Wukong, popularly known as the Monkey King. It's a tale of rebellion, danger, and daring that kids of all ages love. The dazzling martial arts moves in this performance enthralled children and adults alike.
The China National Peking Opera Company has brought a taste of the traditional Chinese art form to a new generation of audiences. The company, dedicated to preserving and promoting this 200-year-old art form, is indeed a beacon of hope and inspiration for the future of Peking Opera.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The celebration and diverse programs presented by the China National Peking Opera Company during the holiday season
B. The history and origins of the Peking Opera
C. The promotional activities of the China National Peking Opera Company
D. The art form of Peking Opera and its role in Chinese culture
Correct answer: A. The celebration and diverse programs presented by the China National Peking Opera Company during the holiday season
2. What classic Peking Opera piece opened the holiday season performances of China National Peking Opera Company
A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
B. Romance of the Western Chamber
C. Yangsilang Visits His Mother
D. Uproar in Heaven
Correct answer: A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
3. What was the message intended to be delivered through the performance of "Yangsilang Visits His Mother"
A. A message on the importance of traditional Chinese folklores
B. A message on the significance of martial arts in Peking Opera
C. A message on the joy of family reunion
D. A message on the history of the Monkey King
Correct answer: C. A message on the joy of family reunion
4. What was the performance interpreted by young performers on Feb 13
A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
B. Romance of the Western Chamber
C. The Jewelry Purse
D. Uproar in Heaven
Correct answer: C. The Jewelry Purse
5. What was the finale of the holiday season program
A. Performances by veteran and young performers
B. A gala featuring classic and contemporary Peking Opera works
C. A traditional Chinese festival celebrating the Spring Festival
D. A delightful performance of 'Uproar in Heaven'
Correct answer: B. A gala featuring classic and contemporary Peking Opera works.
Lunar New Yea / Spring Festival（选自China Daily）
Passage 1
关键词：Lanterns aglow: smooth, safe grid backs sparkling New Year celebrations
Jinan shines with lanterns as it prepares to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival. The Baotu Spring Park is illuminated by more than 40 large-scale lanterns, along with LED strips whose total length exceeds 25,000 meters. People can wander in the enchanting world of fantasy, immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere.
As the Lantern Festival draws near, the districts of Laiwu and Gangcheng in Jinan, Shandong province, prepare to illuminate the night skies with the brilliance of traditional lantern displays, whose smooth and safe operation is supported by the local power grid.
Lanterns, steeped in cultural significance and symbolizing prosperity, reunion and joy, hold a special place in Chinese festivities. To safeguard the cherished traditions, State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co steps into the spotlight, ensuring that the temporary electrical connections powering these luminous marvels are secure and reliable.
As lanterns of all shapes and sizes grace the thoroughfares, the power supply team has remained vigilant, conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines to preempt any potential hazards. All so citizens can revel in the glow of the lanterns, free from concerns about electrical safety.
Ensuring the safety and reliability of these dazzling spectacles is no small feat. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team from the company coordinates with local authorities and event organizers, organizes the routing of power lines and formulates comprehensive on-site power supply plans.
Moreover, the power supplier's safety services extend beyond lantern displays. With nearly 1,000 employees on standby, they monitor the power grid's operation, adjusting with precision to accommodate the heightened electricity demand of the Chinese New Year celebrations, State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co said.
Through intensified efforts, Laiwu aims not only to illuminate its streets, but also the spirit of the Lunar New Year, ensuring that local people and tourists can usher in the new year with warmth, brightness and peace of mind, said the local power supplier.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The cultural significance of lanterns
B. The power grid's role in ensuring safe and reliable lantern displays
C. The coordination between local authorities and event organizers
D. State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co's round-the-clock inspections
Correct answer: B. The power grid's role in ensuring safe and reliable lantern displays
2. What do lanterns symbolize in Chinese festivities
A. Sorrow and loss
B. Deterioration and decay
C. Prosperity, reunion, and joy
D. Fear and despair
Correct answer: C. Prosperity, reunion, and joy
3. What does the power supply team do to ensure citizens can enjoy the lantern displays safely
A. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of lanterns
B. Providing standby employees to supervise the lantern displays
C. Adjusting the power grid to accommodate the heightened electricity demand
D. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines
Correct answer: D. Conducting round-the-clock inspections of electrical lines
4. What does State Grid Laiwu Power Supply Co do behind the scenes to support the lantern displays
A. Provide continuous power supply for other events beyond the Lantern Festival
B. Monitor the power grid's operation and provide precision adjustments
C. Organize traditional cultural events in Laiwu
D. Coordinate local celebrations for different festivals throughout the year
Correct answer: B. Monitor the power grid's operation and provide precision adjustments
5. What does the local power supplier aim to ensure through intensified efforts
A. The illumination of streets and structures
B. The spirit of the Lantern Festival
C. The organization of traditional events
D. Local people and tourists' peace of mind during the Lunar New Year
Correct answer: D. Local people and tourists' peace of mind during the Lunar New Year
Passage 2
关键词：Blogger apologizes for video that took internet by storm
A popular female blogger has apologized for stirring up an online buzz about a primary school student getting his workbooks lost in Paris during the Spring Festival holiday.
In her video posted on Feb 16, she said a waiter at a restaurant in Paris handed her two holiday workbooks left in the toilet. The workbooks had the owner's name, Qin Lang, class 8 of first grade. She said she would bring the workbooks back to the owner.
Every school season, holiday homework becomes a worry for many children. Some children with a lot of tricks may find a variety of excuses to free themselves from homework. The loss is a perfect excuse.
The 1 minute 37 seconds long video created a buzz and sparked an online search for Qin. In the comment section, a netizen with IP display in Jiangsu claimed himself as Qin's uncle and that the boy studies in Xichang primary school.
This comment has up to 220,000 likes. The netizen also published a video showing him buying the workbooks. However, the video was banned soon for violating community rules.
Several media outlets did further research on the student's name, grade level and school. But they found the authenticity of the video to be in doubt. Some people suspected that it was just an attention grab.
The blogger - online name Thurman Maoyibei, who has more than 10 million followers - said in her video posted on Monday that the student Qin Lang was not from Xichang primary school and she had contacted his mother.
In the video posted on Monday, Thurman Maoyibei said that she did not publish accurate school information in the former video due to privacy concerns, and that the incident had been "successfully concluded".
She confirmed in the video that the case was real, not an attempt to gain views, and she could not provide the name of the school because of privacy.
A lawyer claimed that if it was a video simply seeking attention, the maker may be penalized accordingly under the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security for disturbing public order.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The holiday homework worries for children
B. The blogger's attempt to locate a primary school student in Paris
C. The popularity of the female blogger
D. The lawyer claims about the video's potential legal consequences
Correct answer: B. The blogger's attempt to locate a primary school student in Paris
2. What excuse did the blogger give for not providing accurate school information in the first video
A. She claimed the video was banned for violating community rules
B. She stated she was seeking attention and views
C. She cited privacy concerns as the reason for not disclosing the school name
D. She mentioned that the incident was successfully concluded
Correct answer: C. She cited privacy concerns as the reason for not disclosing the school name
3. How did the netizen claim to be related to the student Qin in the comments
A. As the student's parent
B. As the student's teacher
C. As the student's uncle
D. As the student's friend
Correct answer: C. As the student's uncle
4. What details in the blogger's initial video sparked an online search for the student
A. The specific location in Paris where the workbooks were found
B. The number of followers the blogger has
C. The name and grade level of the student
D. The blogger's own name and identity
Correct answer: C. The name and grade level of the student
5. According to the lawyer mentioned in the last paragraph, what potential legal consequence could the video maker face if the video was found to be an attempt to gain views
A. A financial penalty for disturbing public order
B. A community ban for violating online rules
C. A public apology to the student's family
D. A ban from creating future online content
Correct answer: A. A financial penalty for disturbing public order
Passage 3
关键词：Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday
China National Peking Opera Company staged seven shows from Feb 10 to 15, celebrating Spring Festival, gathering veteran and young performers.
Since 2022, the company, which is dedicated to preserve and promote the 200-year-old art form, has been staged shows for audiences during the traditional Chinese festival.
One of the classic Peking Opera pieces, which fits the joyful atmosphere of the festival, was Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix. With a history of over 100 years, the piece opened the holiday season performances of China National Peking Opera Company on Feb 10.
On Feb 11, audience enjoyed classic tale, Romance of the Western Chamber. Written by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) playwright Wang Shifu, it tells the story of a young scholar, Zhang Sheng, and Cui Yingying, daughter of a court minister, who fall in love after meeting by chance in a temple.
Yangsilang Visits His Mother, based on the popular Chinese folklore The Warriors of the Yang Family, was staged on Feb 12, delivering a message on family reunion.
The Jewelry Purse was interpreted by young performers on Feb 13.
On Feb 14, Uproar in Heaven, which tells the story of Sun Wukong, known as the Monkey King, attracted lots of children, with its dazzling martial arts movements.
The holiday season program was brought to an end with a gala on Feb 15, featuring both classic and contemporary Peking Opera works.
Finally, the holiday season program culminated in a delightful performance of 'Uproar in Heaven', a tale of Sun Wukong, popularly known as the Monkey King. It's a tale of rebellion, danger, and daring that kids of all ages love. The dazzling martial arts moves in this performance enthralled children and adults alike.
The China National Peking Opera Company has brought a taste of the traditional Chinese art form to a new generation of audiences. The company, dedicated to preserving and promoting this 200-year-old art form, is indeed a beacon of hope and inspiration for the future of Peking Opera.
1. What is the main focus of the article
A. The celebration and diverse programs presented by the China National Peking Opera Company during the holiday season
B. The history and origins of the Peking Opera
C. The promotional activities of the China National Peking Opera Company
D. The art form of Peking Opera and its role in Chinese culture
Correct answer: A. The celebration and diverse programs presented by the China National Peking Opera Company during the holiday season
2. What classic Peking Opera piece opened the holiday season performances of China National Peking Opera Company
A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
B. Romance of the Western Chamber
C. Yangsilang Visits His Mother
D. Uproar in Heaven
Correct answer: A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
3. What was the message intended to be delivered through the performance of "Yangsilang Visits His Mother"
A. A message on the importance of traditional Chinese folklores
B. A message on the significance of martial arts in Peking Opera
C. A message on the joy of family reunion
D. A message on the history of the Monkey King
Correct answer: C. A message on the joy of family reunion
4. What was the performance interpreted by young performers on Feb 13
A. Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix
B. Romance of the Western Chamber
C. The Jewelry Purse
D. Uproar in Heaven
Correct answer: C. The Jewelry Purse
5. What was the finale of the holiday season program
A. Performances by veteran and young performers
B. A gala featuring classic and contemporary Peking Opera works
C. A traditional Chinese festival celebrating the Spring Festival
D. A delightful performance of 'Uproar in Heaven'
Correct answer: B. A gala featuring classic and contemporary Peking Opera works.