Question

    Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu wrote a famous poem (诗). It describes a scene (景象) in early April: “A drizzling rain (毛毛雨) falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way”.

The poem is about qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday. People use this day to remember the dead ( 逝者). It falls on April 5 this year.

On this day, people go to the tombs (墓地) of their dead family members. They sweep (清扫) and clear away grass around the tombs. After that, they put flowers or food in front of the tombs. They hope the dead can enjoy them.

Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a popular time to start gardening and do other outdoor activities. Families often fly kites or get together for outings during this time.

1.The translation (翻译) of the underlined part is________ .

A.渭城朝雨浥轻尘，客舍青青柳色新。

B.清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。

C.行宫见月伤心色，夜雨闻铃肠断声。

2.The other name for qingming is________.

A.Tang Dynasty B.Tomb-Sweeping Day C.A Chinese Holiday

3.________is qingming this year.

A.April 5 B.April 1 C.Early April

4.What do people NOT do on April 5?

A.Sweep and clear away around the tombs

B.Put flowers or food in front of the tombs

C.The dead enjoy the food

5.People often________ besides (除了) going to the tombs during this time.

A.do other indoor activities B.get together for singing C.start gardening, fly kites or go outings

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.A

4.C

5.C

【解析】

文章大意：本文主要介绍了清明节的来历，习俗以及这一天参加的一系列活动。

1.翻译题。根据“It describes a scene (景象) in early April: “A drizzling rain (毛毛雨) falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way”.” 它描述了4月初的一个场景：“一场细雨在哀悼日像眼泪一样落下；哀悼者的心在途中会碎。”可知，故答案为B。

2.细节理解题。根据文中“The poem is about qingming, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday.” 这首诗是关于清明节，或扫墓节，一个中国的节日。可知，故答案为B。

3.细节理解题。根据文中“It falls on April 5 this year.”可知， 清明节今年是在四月五日。故答案为A。

4.细节理解题。根据文中“On this day, people go to the tombs (墓地) of their dead family members. They sweep (清扫) and clear away grass around the tombs. After that, they put flowers or food in front of the tombs.” 在这一天，人们会去他们死去的家人的坟墓。他们扫除坟墓周围的草。之后，他们在墓前放上鲜花或食物。可知，。4月5日人们不做的是，死者享受食物。故答案为C。

5.细节理解题。根据文中“Tomb-Sweeping Day is also a popular time to start gardening and do other outdoor activities. Families often fly kites or get together for outings during this time.” 清明节也是一个开始园艺和做其他户外活动的流行时间。在这段时间，家人经常放风筝或聚在一起郊游。可知，故答案为C。