二、新情境 知识科普 亮亮将带大家走进“中国二十四节气”的奇妙世界,聚焦“立夏”。阅读他整理的材料,完成方框中的短文。(每空一词)


The Beginning of Summer,also called Lixia,is one of China's twenty-four solar terms. It usually falls in May each year. This day marks the start of warm weather and long days. People are excited because they can play outside more often. Flowers bloom and trees are full of green leaves.
A few days before Lixia,some people begin cooking black rice. Black rice culture started from the Tang Dynasty. People think that children who eat black rice will not be bitten by insects(被昆虫叮咬) the whole summer.
People in some places like weighing(称重) themselves on this day. People of all ages join in the event. They think weighing themselves can bring good luck,and prevent(防止) weight loss in summer.
There's also a game called "egg fights". Children love this game. Each child tries to break the eggs of others. Whoever breaks his or her egg is the loser and has to eat an egg. The winner of the game is called "Egg King".!

The Beginning of Summer,also called Lixia,is one of China's twenty-four solar terms. It usually falls in May each year. This day marks the start of warm weather and long days. People are excited because they can play outside more often. Flowers bloom and trees are full of green leaves.
A few days before Lixia,some people begin cooking black rice. Black rice culture started from the Tang Dynasty. People think that children who eat black rice will not be bitten by insects(被昆虫叮咬) the whole summer.
People in some places like weighing(称重) themselves on this day. People of all ages join in the event. They think weighing themselves can bring good luck,and prevent(防止) weight loss in summer.
There's also a game called "egg fights". Children love this game. Each child tries to break the eggs of others. Whoever breaks his or her egg is the loser and has to eat an egg. The winner of the game is called "Egg King".!
答案
solar,May,because,food,cook,weighing,old,good,game,King
三、新趋势 传统文化 (2025·常州市模拟改编)点点准备了充满童趣与祝福的“虎头鞋”主题。阅读关于虎头鞋的材料,完成下列任务。

Do you know what tiger-head shoes are? They are a kind of traditional Chinese shoes for small children. The name comes from the toe cap(鞋头). It looks like the head of a tiger. The tiger-head shoes are made of cloth and have a flat sole(平底). They are light and comfortable to wear. In the north of China,people also call them cat-head shoes.!

In Chinese culture,people think that the tiger is a symbol of power and strength(力量). So they embroider(绣) the tiger head on the toe cap. They want their children to be strong like tigers. And they also think that wearing tiger-head shoes can bring good luck and keep children away from illness and disasters(灾难).
Making tiger-head shoes is not an easy job. The uppers of the shoes are mostly red and yellow. And people usually use thick threads(粗线) to embroider the mouth,eyes and nose. They represent(代表) people's love and wishes for the children.
Now tiger-head shoes are not only popular in China,but also in other countries. And some tiger-head shoes are now made in factories using AI machines.
(一)阅读材料,选择正确的答案。
(
A. Because they are made from tiger skin.
B. Because the toe caps look like a tiger's head.
C. Because they are for clever children.
D. Because they are as light as a tiger.
(
A. They paint it with brushes.
B. They use pieces of leather(皮革).
C. They stick a picture on it.
D. They embroider it with thick threads.
(二)阅读材料,补全表格信息。

(三)阅读材料,回答下列问题。
1. What other name do people in the north of China use for tiger-head shoes?
2. Is making tiger-head shoes easy or difficult?
3. 新趋势 开放性设问 Would you like to wear tiger-head shoes? Why or why not?
Do you know what tiger-head shoes are? They are a kind of traditional Chinese shoes for small children. The name comes from the toe cap(鞋头). It looks like the head of a tiger. The tiger-head shoes are made of cloth and have a flat sole(平底). They are light and comfortable to wear. In the north of China,people also call them cat-head shoes.!
In Chinese culture,people think that the tiger is a symbol of power and strength(力量). So they embroider(绣) the tiger head on the toe cap. They want their children to be strong like tigers. And they also think that wearing tiger-head shoes can bring good luck and keep children away from illness and disasters(灾难).
Making tiger-head shoes is not an easy job. The uppers of the shoes are mostly red and yellow. And people usually use thick threads(粗线) to embroider the mouth,eyes and nose. They represent(代表) people's love and wishes for the children.
Now tiger-head shoes are not only popular in China,but also in other countries. And some tiger-head shoes are now made in factories using AI machines.
(一)阅读材料,选择正确的答案。
(
B
)1. Why are the shoes called "tiger-head shoes"?A. Because they are made from tiger skin.
B. Because the toe caps look like a tiger's head.
C. Because they are for clever children.
D. Because they are as light as a tiger.
(
D
)2. How do people make the tiger's face on the shoes?A. They paint it with brushes.
B. They use pieces of leather(皮革).
C. They stick a picture on it.
D. They embroider it with thick threads.
(二)阅读材料,补全表格信息。
(三)阅读材料,回答下列问题。
1. What other name do people in the north of China use for tiger-head shoes?
Cat-head shoes.
2. Is making tiger-head shoes easy or difficult?
It’s difficult.
3. 新趋势 开放性设问 Would you like to wear tiger-head shoes? Why or why not?
Yes,because they look cool/bring good luck/are light. /No,because I’m not a small child/I like different styles.(答案不唯一)
答案
(一)1. B 2. D
(二)1. small 2. cloth 3. flat 4. light
5. red and yellow 6. strong 7. both
8. AI
(三)1. Cat-head shoes. 2. It’s difficult.
3. Yes,because they look cool/bring good luck/are light. /No,because I’m not a small child/I like different styles.(答案不唯一)
(二)1. small 2. cloth 3. flat 4. light
5. red and yellow 6. strong 7. both
8. AI
(三)1. Cat-head shoes. 2. It’s difficult.
3. Yes,because they look cool/bring good luck/are light. /No,because I’m not a small child/I like different styles.(答案不唯一)
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