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阅读理解 2026 马年“吉祥马”
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新素材 The Lucky Horse for 2026! Meet jixiangma, the Lucky Horse! It is the special mascot for the 2026 Chinese New Year. Its design is inspired(启迪) by an old Chinese artifact—a bronze(铜) horse from long ago—but it looks very modern and cute.
The mascot is a bright red colour horse with beautiful traditional cloud patterns. Its mane(鬃毛) is styled like the horses in ancient Chinese paintings. All these are meant to bring happiness and good luck.
This cute horse was designed by artists and is now appearing on all kinds of fun things! You can find it on clothes and accessories(配饰), like T-shirts, scarves, and even sneakers. It’s also on plush toys, blind boxes, and New Year decorations. These items(物品) are being shared with people all over the world.
In Chinese culture, the horse is a symbol of speed, success, and loyalty. The popular idiom: “Ma Dao Cheng Gong” means to win instant success. Jixiangma helps us remember these great ideas.
Horses in English
English also has some interesting sayings about horses! Here are two easy ones:
• A dark horse
This means someone who has a hidden talent. Example: “Anna came first in the race? She’s a real dark horse!”
• Straight(直接) from the horse’s mouth
It means getting information from the person who knows best. Example: “I know we will have a school trip tomorrow—the teacher told me, so it’s straight from the horse’s mouth.”
The “Happy Chinese New Year” program brings celebrations to more than 100 countries. In the Year of the Horse, jixiangma will help spread joy and good wishes everywhere.
Whether you wear it on a sweater or share it as a gift, the Lucky Horse is here to celebrate a bright new year!
1. What is jixiangma?
A. An old Chinese work of art.
B. A type of traditional Chinese clothes.
C. A famous painting from the Tang Dynasty.
D. The mascot for the 2026 Chinese New Year.
2. Why may a young person choose to wear a T-shirt with jixiangma?
A. Because it is very expensive and looks cool.
B. Because it is a new style of the school uniform.
C. Because it is both in fashion and carries good wishes.
D. Because it is suitable for people born in the Year of the Horse.
3. If you get the news “straight from the horse’s mouth”, what may the news be?
A. It may be true.
B. It may be popular.
C. It may be very funny.
D. It may be about animals.
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. It introduces some English sayings about horses.
B. It tells why the horse is important in Chinese culture.
C. It tells you what clothes to wear for the Chinese New Year.
D. It introduces a lucky New Year mascot and its cultural meanings.

【解题导语】本文主要介绍了2026年中国新年的吉祥物——“吉祥马”,包括其设计灵感、衍生产品和文化寓意,还补充了英语中与马相关的习语。
1. D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It is the special mascot for the 2026 Chinese New Year”可知,“吉祥马”是2026年中国新年的吉祥物。故选 D。
2. C 细节理解题。
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3. A 推理判断题。根据“Straight（直接）from the horse’s mouth”中的“It means getting information from the person who knows best”可推知,从最了解情况的人那里获取的信息,通常是可靠且真实的。故选 A。
4. D 主旨大意题。文章核心是介绍2026年新年吉祥物“吉祥马”及其文化内涵。故选 D。