提素养 人文底蕴 在中国,不同高龄都有对应的文雅别称。你知道“花甲”“古稀”和“耄耋”分别指代多少岁吗? 阅读短文,完成下列任务。
Special Names for Old Ages in China
In China, there are special names for different ages of the elderly. These names come from old stories, poems and traditions. When an old person has a birthday, the family gets together to celebrate.
60 years old—Huajia
When a person turns 60, it is called “Huajia”. Long ago, people considered 60 years to be one complete(完整的) cycle in the traditional Chinese calendar. A 60th birthday is a big celebration.
70 years old—Guxi
When a person turns 70, it is called “Guxi”. This name comes from an old poem by Du Fu. The poem says, “People who live to 70 are rare(稀少的) since ancient times.” So “Guxi” means “rare in ancient times”.
80 to 90 years old—Maodie
When a person turns 80, it is often referred to as part of “Maodie”, a term generally used for people aged 80 to 90. It means “very old”. An 80-year-old person is also called “Zhangchao”.
No matter what the age is, the best gift for the elderly is not money or nice things. It is family reunion. When children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren come home, the old people feel truly happy.
任务一:根据短文内容,选择正确的答案。
()1. Where do the special names for old ages come from?
A. New stories and songs. B. Old stories, poems and traditions.
C. Modern movies and books.
()2. What does “Guxi” mean?
A. Rare in ancient times. B. Very old. C. Flower years.
()3. Which age is called “Zhangchao”?
A. 60 years old. B. 70 years old. C. 80 years old.
()4. What is the best gift for old people according to the passage?
A. A long life. B. A big birthday party. C. Family reunion.
任务二:根据短文内容并结合生活实际,回答问题。
What would you like to do for your grandparents on their birthday? Please write 2 or 3 sentences.

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
任务二:
示例:I'd like to make a card for them and give them a big hug on their birthday. I want to say "I love you" to them.

【分析】
本题分为任务一（细节选择题）和任务二（开放性表达题）。任务一需根据短文内容定位对应信息，选出正确选项；任务二需结合短文最后一段观点（老人最好的礼物是家人团聚）及生活实际，用2-3句英文作答。
【解析】
任务一：
1. 定位原文第一段第二句“These names come from old stories, poems and traditions.”，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 定位原文“70 years old—Guxi”部分最后一句“So “Guxi” means “rare in ancient times”.”，对应选项A，故选A。
3. 定位原文“80 to 90 years old—Maodie”部分最后一句“An 80-year-old person is also called “Zhangchao”.”，对应选项C，故选C。
4. 定位原文最后一段第二句“It is family reunion.”，对应选项C，故选C。
任务二：结合短文观点及生活实际，表达对祖父母生日的祝福，示例符合要求。
【答案】
任务一：1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C
任务二：示例:I'd like to make a card for them and give them a big hug on their birthday. I want to say "I love you" to them.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节查找、英文表达
【点评】
本题融合中国传统年龄别称文化与英语阅读，既考查信息定位能力，又引导学生关注亲情，兼具知识性与教育意义。
【难度系数】
0.8