时事热点传统节日 A Preparations for the Yi people’s Torch Festival began weeks before. 1 worked hard. 2 , families cleaned their homes and prepared traditional food. 3 , people started making torches from pine branches. 4 helped, from the youngest children collecting dry leaves to the oldest grandparents weaving colorful decorations. There was 5 for everyone to do, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement. On the night of the festival, thousands gathered. The sky was lit up by the flames of the torches. People sang and danced 6 the fires, celebrating the harvest and praying for a good year ahead. 7 , the main bonfire was lit in the center of the village, a towering blaze of light and warmth. 8 sang and played traditional instruments. It was truly amazing to see so many people 9 the ancient rituals. The festival brought the community 10 , strengthening bonds and passing down traditions. 1．A．Nobody B．Anybody C．Everybody D．Something 2．A．Finally B．Secondly C．Firstly D．Suddenly 3．A．Next B．Also C．After D．So 4．A．Anybody B．Someone C．Everything D．Everybody 5．A．nothing B．anything C．something D．nobody 6．A．among B．beside C．around D．through 7．A．Last B．So C．Finally D．Though 8．A．Anybody B．Everyone C．Somewhere D．Everything 9．A．take part B．take part in C．taken part D．took part in 10．A．apart B．together C．back D．down B The Spring Festival, China’s most important traditional celebration, was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2024. This makes Chinese people proud and spreads Chinese 11 globally. With a history of thousands of years, there are many interesting 12 about it. For example, long ago, there was a beast* called “Nian”. People found out that “Nian” was 13 loud sounds and the color red. So, they started to set off fireworks and hang red lanterns. These traditions have become important parts of the celebration. People start to get ready for the Spring Festival 14 weeks before it comes. Families clean their houses 15 to get rid of bad luck. Then, they decorate houses with red couplets and paper-cuttings. These things all mean good wishes for the new year. On New Year’s Eve, the 16 exciting night, families get together to have a big dinner. They eat special foods like dumplings and fish. Dumplings look like old-time gold coins, so they stand for money. And “fish” sounds like “surplus” in Chinese, which 17 people hope to have more than enough in life. The Spring Festival is not only a 18 time for family but also a show of Chinese culture. In many places, people perform a unique dance called 19 . It’s believed the lions in the dances can scare away bad things and the 20 shows can make people happy. Kids love getting“ hongbao” from elders. The money in the red envelopes is a way to wish them good luck. Now the Spring Festival is on the UNESCO list, and many people around the world know about it. As a special heritage it will keep spreading happiness and cultural understanding. ... ...
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