Ⅳ. Read the passage and complete the tasks（根据短文内容完成任务）
Christmas markets, or “Weihnachtsmärkte” in German, are a traditional folk activity that fills Germany with warmth and holiday spirit every winter. For hundreds of years, these markets have changed town squares and cobblestone streets into magical, wonderlands, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate the season together. They take place from late November through December, ending just before Christmas Day, when the festive energy reaches its peak.
People can feel this strong holiday spirit in the warm glow of thousands of twinkling fairy lights hung above the stalls, the sweet smell of spiced gingerbread spreading through the air, and ▲. At the markets, rows of cozy wooden stalls line the streets, overflowing with hand-knit woolen scarves, carved wooden toys, fragrant beeswax candles and glittering festive decorations. Families sit around small wooden tables, enjoying rich hot chocolate or spicy wine to chase away the winter chill, while children laugh and chase each other between the stalls, their faces lit up by the colorful lights.
Many markets also feature lively band performances playing classic Christmas songs, colourful puppet shows and small parades with Santa Claus, making the festival feel more joyful. For German people, these markets are far more than just a place to shop — they are a cherished time to gather with family and friends, share stories and create new memories. This centuries-old tradition helps pass down German culture, keeping the spirit of togetherness alive and filling cold winter days with warmth and happiness.
Task 1: Answer the questions.
1. What are Christmas markets in Germany?

2. When are the Christmas markets held every year?

3. What can be filled in the blank marked ▲ in Paragraph 2?

4. What do people drink to keep warm at the markets?

5. Why are Christmas markets important for German people?

Task 2:
6. Describe one more interesting thing you would like to do at a German Christmas market in about 30 words.

（供参考）
1. They are a traditional folk activity that fills Germany with warmth and holiday spirit every winter.
2. They are held from late November through December, before Christmas.
3. the lively band performances, colourful puppet shows and small parades
4. They drink rich hot chocolate or spicy wine.
5. Because they are a cherished time to gather with family and friends, share stories and create new memories, and pass down German culture.
6. I would like to listen to the Christmas songs and buy a piece of lovely gingerbread as a sweet gift for my best friend. /I would like to watch a funny puppet show with other children and take warm photos with my family to record the happy time.

【分析】
本题是关于德国圣诞市场的英语阅读理解题，包含细节问答和开放性描述两类任务。解题时，任务1的1-5题为细节查找题，需精准定位原文对应段落，提取关键信息作答；第3题的空格需结合前文的感官描写逻辑，匹配后文提到的市场特色活动；任务2为开放性表达题，需结合文本中圣诞市场的活动，用约30词的英语合理描述即可。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段第一句，提取核心信息作答，答案为对应内容。
2. 定位原文第一段最后一句，整理时间信息作答，答案为对应内容。
3. 前文为视觉（灯光）、嗅觉（姜饼味）的感官描写，后文第三段提到市场的特色活动，符合并列逻辑，填入对应内容。
4. 定位原文第二段最后一句，提取饮品信息作答，答案为对应内容。
5. 定位原文第三段，整理核心原因作答，答案为对应内容。
6. 结合文本中圣诞市场的活动，用约30词的英语合理描述，示例答案符合语境。
【答案】
1. They are a traditional folk activity that fills Germany with warmth and holiday spirit every winter.
2. They are held from late November through December, before Christmas.
3. the lively band performances, colourful puppet shows and small parades
4. They drink rich hot chocolate or spicy wine.
5. Because they are a cherished time to gather with family and friends, share stories and create new memories, and pass down German culture.
6. I would like to listen to the Christmas songs and buy a piece of lovely gingerbread as a sweet gift for my best friend. /I would like to watch a funny puppet show with other children and take warm photos with my family to record the happy time.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、英语书面表达
【点评】
本题以德国圣诞市场为主题，考查学生的英语细节信息提取能力和语言表达能力，题型常规，贴近生活文化，有助于学生了解西方传统节日文化。
【难度系数】
0.6