3 . There once lived a monster named Nian, who lived deep in the sea and climbed up to eat cattle and ______ people.

Then, one New Year’s Eve, the villagers were in a great ______ to run away. Some were closing windows and locking doors, some were ______ and others were driving cattle and sheep. There came a beggar (乞丐), saying “I’ll drive away the ______ .”

Around ______ Nian rushed into the village. He found the grandmother’s house was bright with red paper ______ on the doors. The monster gave a loud cry, looked ______ for a moment and went to the door. There suddenly came the sounds of explosions (爆炸). Shaking all over, the monster dared not take a step ______ . It turned out that the colour ______ flames and explosions were what Nian feared the most. The monster ran away quickly in the darkness. All the villagers felt ______ and came back to thank the beggar.

To ______ such good luck, the villagers put on their ______ clothes and hats and went to their relatives and friends to send their ______ and congratulations. These ______   have been passed down through the generations, which is the ______ of the Spring Festival.

1.

A．cheat

B．greet

C．kill

D．cheer

2.

A．hurry

B．silence

C．trouble

D．satisfaction

3.

A．complaining

B．sweeping

C．decorating

D．packing

4.

A．monster

B．villager

C．beggar

D．sailor

5.

A．morning

B．noon

C．afternoon

D．midnight

6.

A．staying

B．stuck

C．returning

D．left

7.

A．angrily

B．calmly

C．cheerfully

D．secretly

8.

A．upward

B．downward

C．forward

D．backward

9.

A．black

B．red

C．yellow

D．white

10.

A．amused

B．concerned

C．relieved

D．scared

11.

A．celebrate

B．explore

C．benefit

D．exchange

12.

A．expensive

B．new

C．modern

D．dusty

13.

A．instructions

B．beliefs

C．contributions

D．regards

14.

A．behaviours

B．occasions

C．gestures

D．customs

15.

A．purpose

B．response

C．origin

D．description

6 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It was the first time for Tom Jenkins to spend Spring Festival in China with his host family. Spring Festival is     1     (high) valued by every Chinese family. Preparations began a week before the festival. First, the house was cleaned from top to bottom. Next, the Chinese character Fu    2     (attach) upside down to the front door. People believe that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives.

Xu Gang usually starts planning his trip home weeks before Spring Festival     3     it is difficult to book train tickets or flights. When he gets home, his parents will tell him     4     has been happening — who has got     5     (marry) or had children or gone away to university. When he was a kid, Spring Festival was all about firecrackers, sweets and     6     (decorate). As he gets older, coming home is the most important part of it.

Li Yan and her husband are both retired. Weeks before Spring Festival, they think about what the children would like to eat and what dishes need     7     (prepare). They always have jiaozi as they mean something special on this occasion — they are     8     sign of people’s wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.

Throughout history, some of the     9     (origin)customs have changed, but the spirit of the festival — the spirit of family —    10     (keep).

7 . On Lunar New Year’s Eve, when people gather to welcome the Year of Tiger, they make up for the lost time and share good wishes as taste buds feast at a banquet(宴会). At the annual banquet, some foods are symbols of good fortune because of how they look or how their names are pronounced. Hungry and looking for luck? Here are dishes to eat your way to a lucky year.

Dumplings

Dumplings are typical Chinese food. Having pleased Chinese people for over 1, 800 years, dumplings have moved up the list as the star of the Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner for people in northern China. They are said to bring good fortune because of their shape that is similar to aningot(元宝), the money used in ancient China. Dumplings also represent togetherness since making dumplings is an activity requiring family members to roll up their sleeves and cooperate in the process.

Rice cake

Professionals seeking a promotion at work, parents wanting their kids to grow taller or students hoping to get better grades might have their wishes answered if they eat rice cake.

Called “年糕” in Chinese, it sounds similar to “getting higher every year”. Sticky, chewy and yummy, rice cake is characteristic in southern Chinese cuisine and represents progress in life.

Pigs trotters

Pigs’ trotters might not be the most attractive item on the table, but it makes up for nutrition and good luck. Pigs are fortunate animals in Chinese culture, symbolizing strength and wealth. Some pig species are also known to be able to search out the valuable ingredient underground with their sensitive noses. Just imagine that a life of luxury and riches could only be a trotter away!

Green beans

Stir-fried green beans might not be the highlight of the night, but one would be wrong to ignore what they offer. With the base of garlic, ginger and red pepper making it a tasty vegetarian option, a few bits of dried meat put into the pot add a smoky flavour. Green beans are called “四季豆”in Chinese，and they’re thought to bring in good fortune for the year ahead. People also believe they are a symbol of longevity because of their long pods.

1. Why are these dishes suitable to appear on New Year’s dinner?

A．Because they are tasty.

B．Because they are good-looking.

C．Because they symbolize good luck.

D．Because they are easy to prepare.

2. If a student wants to make progress in study, which food can be recommended?

A．Pigs trotters

B．Rice cake

C．Dumplings

D．noodles

3. Which dish is chosen neither for its look nor for the pronunciation of its name?

A．Pigs trotters

B．Green beans

C．Dumplings

D．Rice cake

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Overseas students in China have spent some quality time during Spring Festival, experiencing typical Chinese celebrations with teachers and classmates who are eager to make those away from their families feel     1     home.

    2    (hold) a calligraphy brush in his right hand, Siakalima learned to write the Chinese character fu,     3    means good fortune, on a square of red paper by imitating a teacher’s movements stroke by stroke.

Siakalima, a 19-year-old Zambian sophomore at Hebei University of Science and Technology,     4    (experience) his first Spring Festival in China this year. He was very excited to try some     5    (tradition) customs like writing fu, making dumplings, hanging red lanterns and pasting new couplets. After finishing writing, he pasted his fu on the door of his dormitory.

For many foreign students, the celebrations also provided more     6     (opportunity) to interact with their Chinese friends. However, with Spring Festival considered the most important time for family reunions, they felt     7     little homesick this holiday. “But my parents told me not to go home     8     the COVID-19 situation back there is not so safe as China,” Siakalim said. “I have many wishes for the new year, but most     9     (important), I hope everyone will be safe from the virus.”

This year’s Spring Festival has also been an unusual one for many people in China because they have been advised to stay put instead of returning to their hometowns     10    (reduce) the risk of novel coronavirus infections during travel.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Valentine’s Day in China

It is really difficult to know the exact time     1     western Valentine’s Day was introduced into China. However, western Valentine’s Day is     2     (wide) celebrated in urban areas where there are a lot of commercial (商业的) events, especially in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Valentine’s Day is not so popular in small cities,     3     (town) and the countryside.

So far, Chinese people     4     (accept) the tradition westerners on celebrating Valentine’s Day, such as     5     (exchange) gifts, having a romantic dinner, watching a movie in the evening or even making a marriage registration if Valentine’s Day falls on a workday.

On this day, larger amounts of chocolate will be on sale in supermarkets,     6     compared with the ordinary days, cinemas will be much     7     (busy) and the price of flowers and restaurants and hotels can be a lot higher. Many restaurants will have special menus, especially those in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. If you want to have a smooth     8     (celebrate) on Valentine’s Day, remember     9     (make) reservations (预定) as far in advance as you can.

Chinese people have also made some changes to the western way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. For some couples, the husband may prepare a rich dinner or buy a beautiful dress     10     his wife on this day to show his appreciation.