节日,多彩的文化:本刊试题研究中心

作者: 本刊试题研究中心

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A

The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang, China

Spring is the time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China is famous for peonies, the citys official flower. The citys annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.

You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence. Dont miss the 1,600⁃year⁃old “Peony King”!

UN Chinese Language Day

Chinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The UN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms of China. It means “rain of millet”. People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cangjie. Many people believe that Cangjie was the first person to write Chinese characters. In the legend, when he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.

Space Day of China

On April 24, 1970, Chinas first man⁃made Earth satellite—Dongfanghong Ⅰ—went into space. It was a big step for Chinas space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as Space Day of China. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development.

In 2018, China had big plans for its space program. On December 8, 2018, it launched its second lunar rover (月球车) as part of the Change 4 space mission, which landed on the far side of the moon.

1. When was the first UN Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations?

A. In 1970. B. In 1983. C. In 2010. D. In 2011.

2. What does the introduction to Space Day of China show?

A. China sent the first man⁃made Earth satellite.

B. China has progressed greatly in astronautics.

C. Change 4 consists of two lunar rovers.

D. Change 4 is another space station built by China.

3. What do the festivals have in common?

A. They share a common month for the festival.

B. They are celebrated nationwide.

C. All the participants are Chinese people.

D. Their dates were once changed for some reason.

B

If you are a fruit grower—or would like to become one—take advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it caught on, events have now spread out over most of October around Britain.

Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly (多疙瘩的) Cats Head, which is more of a curiosity than anything else.

There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple⁃themed fun and games.

Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards (果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.

4. What can people do at the apple events?

A. Attend experts lectures. B. Visit fruit⁃loving families.

C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.

5. What can we learn about Decio?

A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look.

C. It is rarely seen now. D. It has a special taste.

6. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. A practical idea.                B. A vain hope.

C. A brilliant plan.          D. A selfish desire.

7. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?

A. To show how to grow apples. B. To introduce an apple festival.

C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.

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