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[2025 南通模拟]Chinese red lanterns are very famous and meaningful. Lanterns have a long history. They were first used in the Han Dynasty. It is a tradition that people hang colourful lanterns to celebrate family reunions.
In the past, lanterns were mainly used for light. But now, they are used for festivals and celebrations.
Making lanterns is not very difficult. They are usually made of bamboo frames（框架）, covered with red paper or silk. People often use the colour red because red represents（象征）happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
People often hang red lanterns during important festivals, especially the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Red lanterns are a beautiful and important part of Chinese traditions. They decorate the streets, houses and shops to make the whole place look warm and lively. Red lanterns also carry people's wishes for a better life. They are like bright stars shining in the night, and they make people feel warm in their hearts.
1. When were lanterns first used?
2. What are lanterns used for now?
3. Why do people use the colour red to make lanterns?
4. What does a place look like when it is decorated with lanterns?
5. What do you think of Chinese red lanterns?
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| 说明文 | ★★ |[2025 南通模拟]Chinese red lanterns are very famous and meaningful. Lanterns have a long history. They were first used in the Han Dynasty. It is a tradition that people hang colourful lanterns to celebrate family reunions.
In the past, lanterns were mainly used for light. But now, they are used for festivals and celebrations.
Making lanterns is not very difficult. They are usually made of bamboo frames（框架）, covered with red paper or silk. People often use the colour red because red represents（象征）happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
People often hang red lanterns during important festivals, especially the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. Red lanterns are a beautiful and important part of Chinese traditions. They decorate the streets, houses and shops to make the whole place look warm and lively. Red lanterns also carry people's wishes for a better life. They are like bright stars shining in the night, and they make people feel warm in their hearts.
1. When were lanterns first used?
In the Han Dynasty.
2. What are lanterns used for now?
They are used for festivals and celebrations.
3. Why do people use the colour red to make lanterns?
Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
4. What does a place look like when it is decorated with lanterns?
It looks warm and lively.
5. What do you think of Chinese red lanterns?
I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.(答案不唯一)
答案
1. In the Han Dynasty. 2. They are used for festivals and celebrations. 3. Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture. 4. It looks warm and lively. 5. I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.(答案不唯一)
解析
【分析】
本题为说明文阅读理解题，围绕中国红灯笼展开，包含细节理解和开放性主观表达类题目。解题时，第1-4题需根据问题关键词定位原文对应语句，提取关键信息作答；第5题结合原文对红灯笼的描述，组织符合要求的主观答案即可。
【解析】
1. 定位关键词“first used”，找到原文第一段第三句“They were first used in the Han Dynasty.”，提取答案为In the Han Dynasty.
2. 定位关键词“now”，找到原文第二段第二句“But now, they are used for festivals and celebrations.”，提取答案为They are used for festivals and celebrations.
3. 定位关键词“colour red”，找到原文第三段第三句“People often use the colour red because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.”，提取答案为Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
4. 定位关键词“decorated with lanterns”，找到原文第四段第二句“They decorate the streets, houses and shops to make the whole place look warm and lively.”，提取答案为It looks warm and lively.
5. 结合原文中“beautiful and important part of Chinese traditions”“carry people's wishes for a better life”等内容，组织主观答案，如I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.
【答案】
1. In the Han Dynasty.
2. They are used for festivals and celebrations.
3. Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
4. It looks warm and lively.
5. I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.(答案不唯一)
【知识点】
阅读理解、中华传统文化
【点评】
本题以中国红灯笼为主题，考查学生的细节信息查找能力和对传统文化的理解，语篇为说明文，题目难度适中，既注重基础信息的提取，也有一定开放性，符合初中英语阅读的考查方向。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为说明文阅读理解题，围绕中国红灯笼展开，包含细节理解和开放性主观表达类题目。解题时，第1-4题需根据问题关键词定位原文对应语句，提取关键信息作答；第5题结合原文对红灯笼的描述，组织符合要求的主观答案即可。
【解析】
1. 定位关键词“first used”，找到原文第一段第三句“They were first used in the Han Dynasty.”，提取答案为In the Han Dynasty.
2. 定位关键词“now”，找到原文第二段第二句“But now, they are used for festivals and celebrations.”，提取答案为They are used for festivals and celebrations.
3. 定位关键词“colour red”，找到原文第三段第三句“People often use the colour red because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.”，提取答案为Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
4. 定位关键词“decorated with lanterns”，找到原文第四段第二句“They decorate the streets, houses and shops to make the whole place look warm and lively.”，提取答案为It looks warm and lively.
5. 结合原文中“beautiful and important part of Chinese traditions”“carry people's wishes for a better life”等内容，组织主观答案，如I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.
【答案】
1. In the Han Dynasty.
2. They are used for festivals and celebrations.
3. Because red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
4. It looks warm and lively.
5. I think Chinese red lanterns are beautiful and meaningful symbols of Chinese traditions.(答案不唯一)
【知识点】
阅读理解、中华传统文化
【点评】
本题以中国红灯笼为主题，考查学生的细节信息查找能力和对传统文化的理解，语篇为说明文，题目难度适中，既注重基础信息的提取，也有一定开放性，符合初中英语阅读的考查方向。
【难度系数】
0.6
