一、完形填空。
（江苏南京期末）The Winter Solstice, called Dongzhi in China, is an important festival for the Chinese when they the coldest days of the year. In one saying, it's even “more important” than Chinese New Year.
In China, a major festival is celebrated with a big meal. Dongzhi is no , although people in different parts of the country prefer different foods. In the north, people can't do without jiaozi. In fact, eating jiaozi is a at almost every major festival for northerners. Apart from that, many people also enjoy a bowl of hot mutton soup(羊肉汤) to .
In the south, the climate is milder. Tangyuan and noodles are therefore the most common dishes for many families. But there are other options too. , in Zhejiang, people cook eggs with longans and red dates. In some cities and towns along the Yangtze River, people also cook glutinous rice with red beans. In any case, the food for the festival must be .
As the coldest days arrive, people get easily. It's better to put on more clothes and cut down on outdoor activities. well and doing some exercise will also do us good. However, the cold is nothing to be afraid of. After all, “Winter has come; is spring far ?”
()1. A. pay for B. look for C. stand for D. prepare for
()2. A. never B. always C. seldom D. hardly
()3. A. popular B. different C. important D. comfortable
( )4. A. meaning B. symbol C. tradition D. beginning
()5. A. warm up B. stay up C. get up D. take up
()6. A. However B. Such as C. Like D. For example
()7. A. interesting B. healthy C. similar D. expensive
()8. A. poor B. old C. sick D. sad
()9. A. Sleep B. Sleeping C. To sleep D. Sleeps
()10. A. around B. apart C. from D. away

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C
9. B 10. D

二、阅读理解。
A
（安徽合肥期末）If it was sunlight shining
If it was sunlight shining,
I'd know that it was day,
I'd gobble(狼吞虎咽地吃) down my breakfast,
then hurry out to play.
If it was sunlight shining,
I would not be indoors,
I'd race around the garden,
I'd fill the air with laughter.
If it was sunlight shining,
I'd be a chimpanzee,
I'd run, I'd jump, I'd tumble(翻滚),
I'd climb up a tree.
But it is moonlight shining,
my eyes are getting red,
my head is full of cobwebs(蜘蛛网),
and I am off to bed.
()1. Who probably wrote the poem?
A. A busy worker. B. A careful driver.
C. A young student. D. A famous scientist.
()2. What's the meaning of the underlined word "chimpanzee"?
A. An animal. B. A meal. C. A sport. D. A plant.
()3. What does the writer most likely wish to do in the poem?
A. Go to sleep. B. Play outside. C. Eat breakfast. D. Stay indoors.
B

A. 1. C 2. A 3. B