Passage 6(2024·湖南长沙中考改编)
with, mark, mean, peace, represent,
certain, luck, be, celebrate, symbol
Chinese New Year is a great 1 in our country. It 2 the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. According to tradition, people like to give flowers and fruit to each other during Chinese New Year, because they carry many special 3. They represent the Earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
Orchids(兰花) come in many colours, but many people like purple and red ones for Chinese New Year. They are believed 4 love and beauty. Orchids say, "Wish you to be 5, successful and happy." During the holiday period, this plant is a must.
Peonies(牡丹) are soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone's day. Red peonies are given to show love and care. Peonies say, "You are special to me." They are also a 6 of wealth and richness.
Kumquats(金橘), with their golden colour, 7 a symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for "kumquat" sounds like "gold orange", which connects kumquats 8 richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.
The apple, with its bright colours and round shape, represents 9 and harmony(和谐). In fact, the word for "apple" in Chinese sounds like "peace". 10, apples make great gifts.
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celebration
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; meanings
; to represent
; lucky
; symbol
; are
; with
; peace
; Certainly

Passage 7(2025·盐城市盐都区月考)
happy, wish, take part in,
during, respect
新素材 传统文化 Jianzhi is a traditional style of paper-cutting in China. It is the symbol of Chinese culture for hundreds of years. It can be seen in many parts of China ______1______ the Spring Festival. People put “Fu” on windows, doors and walls ______2______ them good luck and a happy new year. It also tries to show health, ______3______ or peace. As for the colour, people usually use red. Because people ______4______ the sun in old times. Red is the colour of the sun, and it means hope and life.
Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant(移民) in America, is trying to show Chinese culture to people in other countries. Last year, she ______5______ many activities to promote(宣传) Chinese paper-cutting.
more than, interest, but,
be found, hope
And she also held a paper-cutting show at a shopping centre near Washington. She ______6______ more people would know and enjoy it. She said, “It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is ______7______ in it. Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.”
In fact, paper-cutting can ______8______ in many countries around the world, ______9______ only the Chinese paper-cutting is listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The Chinese paper-cutting gets its place because it has a history of ______10______ 1,500 years and it tells so much of Chinese history and culture.
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during
; to wish
; happiness
; respected
; took part in
; hoped
; interested
; be found
; but
; more than