三、任务型阅读 “龙抬头”遇见“春分”
素养:文化意识 难度:中 用时:7分钟
On March 20, 2026, the Dragon Head Raising Festival and the Spring Equinox come together! It happens only about once every 19 years. The next time this will happen is in 2045.
The Dragon Head Raising Festival
This festival is on the second day of the second lunar month. In Chinese stories, the dragon wakes up and raises its head with spring thunder on this day. People believe the dragon brings rain, so they hope for good weather and harvests(收获).
People have many fun activities:
—Getting a haircut: People cut their hair to welcome good luck.
—Eating special food: They eat spring rolls, long noodles and dumplings. These foods are named after dragon body parts. They carry wishes for health and good luck.
The Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox is one of the 24 solar terms in China. It usually comes on or around March 20th every year. On this day, day and night are almost the same length. After the Spring Equinox, the days get longer and the weather becomes warmer. People like to go out to celebrate the beautiful spring, like going hiking, enjoying the flowers and flying kites.
Why this day is special
It is not often that two festivals come on the same day. This shows how close Chinese culture and nature are. Both festivals welcome spring and carry people's hopes for fine weather and a good harvest.
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The Dragon Head Raising Festival | The Spring Equinox
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On the second day of the second lunar month. | On the second day of the second lunar month in 2026.
On or around March 20th every year.
• The dragon wakes up and raises its head.
• It brings 1. . | • Days get 2. .
• The weather becomes warmer.
• Get a(n) 3. .
• Eat special food. | • Do 4. activities.
It shows Chinese culture and nature are 5. .
拓展设问
1. Why do many people cut their hair during the Dragon Head Raising Festival?

2. 新考法·开放性设问 What do you think of Chinese cultural traditions?

【解题导语】 本文介绍了 2026 年 3 月 20 日龙抬头与春分在同一天相遇的特殊现象,分别介绍了两个节日的时间、特点、相关习俗,以及这一天特殊的文化意义。
1. rain 2. longer 3. haircut 4. outdoor 5. close
【拓展设问】
1. To welcome good luck.
2. They are meaningful./They can show Chinese spirit./...
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