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文化 知识 火把节 「2026江苏扬州期末」
China has 56 ethnic groups (民族). Most people know the Han people, but the other 55 groups also have various traditions. One of the most exciting festivals is the Torch Festival (火把节). Ethnic groups like the Yi celebrate the Torch Festival. It takes place on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month and lasts for three days and nights. You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou. For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.
They celebrate it for two reasons. First, it comes from their respect for fire. People believe fire can drive away pests (害虫), bad luck, and evils. The fire is seen as a symbol of hope and good luck for the coming year. It can also protect (保护) their homes and crops. The second reason is a hero (英雄) story. A brave boy kills a bad man who brings bad luck. After the boy wins, people light torches to celebrate.
During the festival, there are many fun activities. Women make new clothes, and men prepare for games. At night, people go to the square in their best clothes. The most exciting moment is lighting the big torch tower. It can be over 20 meters high! When the fire starts, the sky becomes bright. Young people sing and dance around the torch tower. There are also games like bullfighting, wrestling(摔跤), and horse racing. These activities are not only fun but also a great way for people to meet friends and enjoy time together.
Today, many tourists come to enjoy the festival, promoting (促进) the local economy. But
the spirit stays the same—family, joy, and hope for a good future.
1. 特色 考法 图文转换题 Which picture shows the place where the Torch Festival (★) is held in the map of China?
A
north
west←→east
south
B
north
west←→east
south
C
north
west←→east
south
D
north
west←→east
south
2. After reading the first paragraph, which of the following is TRUE about the Torch Festival?
A.It happens in winter.
B.It's a one-day holiday.
C.It's celebrated in April.
D.It is important for the Yi people.
3. What does the underlined word "evils" mean in Paragraph 2?
A.希望 B.美好
C.邪恶之事 D.寒冷
4. 特色 考法 段落大意题 What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.Why do they light the big torch tower?
B.Where do they spend the Torch Festival?
C.What do they wear at the Torch Festival?
D.How do they celebrate the Torch Festival?
5. 特色 考法 文章主题题 In which unit of a textbook can the passage be found?
A.Unit 1 Chinese Festivals
B.Unit 2 Western Festivals
C.Unit 3 The World of Nature
D.Unit 4 Exciting Sports Events
七年级上册
外研版
阅读理解
文化 知识 火把节 「2026江苏扬州期末」
China has 56 ethnic groups (民族). Most people know the Han people, but the other 55 groups also have various traditions. One of the most exciting festivals is the Torch Festival (火把节). Ethnic groups like the Yi celebrate the Torch Festival. It takes place on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month and lasts for three days and nights. You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou. For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.
They celebrate it for two reasons. First, it comes from their respect for fire. People believe fire can drive away pests (害虫), bad luck, and evils. The fire is seen as a symbol of hope and good luck for the coming year. It can also protect (保护) their homes and crops. The second reason is a hero (英雄) story. A brave boy kills a bad man who brings bad luck. After the boy wins, people light torches to celebrate.
During the festival, there are many fun activities. Women make new clothes, and men prepare for games. At night, people go to the square in their best clothes. The most exciting moment is lighting the big torch tower. It can be over 20 meters high! When the fire starts, the sky becomes bright. Young people sing and dance around the torch tower. There are also games like bullfighting, wrestling(摔跤), and horse racing. These activities are not only fun but also a great way for people to meet friends and enjoy time together.
Today, many tourists come to enjoy the festival, promoting (促进) the local economy. But
the spirit stays the same—family, joy, and hope for a good future.
1. 特色 考法 图文转换题 Which picture shows the place where the Torch Festival (★) is held in the map of China?
A
north
west←→east
south
B
north
west←→east
south
C
north
west←→east
south
D
north
west←→east
south
2. After reading the first paragraph, which of the following is TRUE about the Torch Festival?
A.It happens in winter.
B.It's a one-day holiday.
C.It's celebrated in April.
D.It is important for the Yi people.
3. What does the underlined word "evils" mean in Paragraph 2?
A.希望 B.美好
C.邪恶之事 D.寒冷
4. 特色 考法 段落大意题 What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.Why do they light the big torch tower?
B.Where do they spend the Torch Festival?
C.What do they wear at the Torch Festival?
D.How do they celebrate the Torch Festival?
5. 特色 考法 文章主题题 In which unit of a textbook can the passage be found?
A.Unit 1 Chinese Festivals
B.Unit 2 Western Festivals
C.Unit 3 The World of Nature
D.Unit 4 Exciting Sports Events
答案
Presenting ideas & Reflection
素养提优
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了火把节的相关信息，包括时间、习俗和传说等。
1.B 图文转换题。根据第一段的“You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.”可知，火把节主要在云南、四川、贵州举行。根据地理知识可知，它们位于中国的西南部。故选B。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.”可知，火把节对彝族人来说很重要，故选D。
3.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，evils与害虫和厄运并列，是需要被火驱赶走的负面事物，由此可推断，evils意为“邪恶之事”，故选C。
4.D 段落大意题。根据第三段列举的各种活动可知，本段讲的是人们如何庆祝火把节。故选D。
技巧点拨 段落大意题考查某个段落的主旨大意，并非全文的主旨大意。解题时要特别注意该段的第一句和最后一句，通过抓住段落重点词来归纳概括出该段的主旨大意。
5.A 文章主题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了火把节，属于“中国的节日”这个话题。故选A。
素养提优
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了火把节的相关信息，包括时间、习俗和传说等。
1.B 图文转换题。根据第一段的“You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.”可知，火把节主要在云南、四川、贵州举行。根据地理知识可知，它们位于中国的西南部。故选B。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.”可知，火把节对彝族人来说很重要，故选D。
3.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，evils与害虫和厄运并列，是需要被火驱赶走的负面事物，由此可推断，evils意为“邪恶之事”，故选C。
4.D 段落大意题。根据第三段列举的各种活动可知，本段讲的是人们如何庆祝火把节。故选D。
技巧点拨 段落大意题考查某个段落的主旨大意，并非全文的主旨大意。解题时要特别注意该段的第一句和最后一句，通过抓住段落重点词来归纳概括出该段的主旨大意。
5.A 文章主题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了火把节，属于“中国的节日”这个话题。故选A。
解析
【分析】
首先通读全文，明确文章介绍中国彝族火把节的时间、庆祝原因、活动等内容。针对各题型：1.图文转换题需定位原文中火把节的分布地区，结合地理知识判断地图位置；2.细节理解题需回到第一段找对应描述，逐一排除错误选项；3.词义猜测题需结合上下文并列的负面词汇推断词义；4.段落大意题需梳理第三段内容，归纳核心为庆祝活动；5.文章主题题需把握全文核心话题，匹配单元主题。
【解析】
1. 图文转换题：根据第一段“You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.”可知火把节分布在云南、四川、贵州，这些地区位于中国西南部，对应选项B的地图位置，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据第一段“For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.”可知火把节对彝族人很重要，A（冬季）、B（一天）、C（四月）均与原文不符，故选D。
3. 词义猜测题：画线词“evils”与“pests（害虫）”“bad luck（厄运）”并列，均为需被火驱赶的负面事物，故意为“邪恶之事”，选C。
4. 段落大意题：第三段列举了制作新衣、夜间聚广场、点火把塔、各类比赛等庆祝活动，核心是如何庆祝火把节，故选D。
5. 文章主题题：全文围绕中国传统节日火把节展开，属于“中国的节日”话题，对应Unit1，故选A。
【答案】
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.A
【知识点】
初中英语阅读理解、词义猜测、段落大意
【点评】
本文为文化类阅读理解，考查细节理解、词义猜测、段落大意等核心题型，结合地理常识，贴合七年级上册学生认知，注重文化知识与解题技巧的结合。
【难度系数】
0.7
首先通读全文，明确文章介绍中国彝族火把节的时间、庆祝原因、活动等内容。针对各题型：1.图文转换题需定位原文中火把节的分布地区，结合地理知识判断地图位置；2.细节理解题需回到第一段找对应描述，逐一排除错误选项；3.词义猜测题需结合上下文并列的负面词汇推断词义；4.段落大意题需梳理第三段内容，归纳核心为庆祝活动；5.文章主题题需把握全文核心话题，匹配单元主题。
【解析】
1. 图文转换题：根据第一段“You can see it in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.”可知火把节分布在云南、四川、贵州，这些地区位于中国西南部，对应选项B的地图位置，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据第一段“For the Yi people, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.”可知火把节对彝族人很重要，A（冬季）、B（一天）、C（四月）均与原文不符，故选D。
3. 词义猜测题：画线词“evils”与“pests（害虫）”“bad luck（厄运）”并列，均为需被火驱赶的负面事物，故意为“邪恶之事”，选C。
4. 段落大意题：第三段列举了制作新衣、夜间聚广场、点火把塔、各类比赛等庆祝活动，核心是如何庆祝火把节，故选D。
5. 文章主题题：全文围绕中国传统节日火把节展开，属于“中国的节日”话题，对应Unit1，故选A。
【答案】
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.A
【知识点】
初中英语阅读理解、词义猜测、段落大意
【点评】
本文为文化类阅读理解，考查细节理解、词义猜测、段落大意等核心题型，结合地理常识，贴合七年级上册学生认知，注重文化知识与解题技巧的结合。
【难度系数】
0.7
