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（一）
HistorySugar painting started from the Ming Dynasty. It became popular during the Qing Dynasty. There are many patterns, such as a dragon, a horse and a monkey. Materials & Tools Painters usually use brown sugar, white sugar, a spoon, a knife, a shovel (铲子) and a marble slab (大理石板). 1. Mix the sugar with a shovel and boil it. Pour the liquid (液体) sugar on a marble slab. Cool it until it becomes a big piece. 2. Cut the big piece into small ones with a knife. 3. Heat the sugar pieces in a pot until they become liquid. 4. Take the liquid sugar out and draw a pattern with a spoon.
1．When did sugar painting become popular
A．In the Song Dynasty. B．In the Yuan Dynasty.
C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty.
2．What is the correct order of making sugar painting
① ② ③ ④
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．③①②④ D．④③②①
3．In which part of a magazine can you probably read the text
A．Traditional Arts. B．New Technology. C．Public Health. D．Historical Events.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了糖画的历史、制作材料与工具，以及制作步骤。
1．根据左边一栏中的“It became popular during the Qing Dynasty.”可知，糖画在清朝流行起来。
2．根据右边一栏中的内容“1. Cool it until it becomes a big piece. 2. Cut the big piece into small ones with a knife. 3. Heat the sugar pieces in a pot until they become liquid. 4. ...draw a pattern with a spoon.”可知，制作糖画的正确顺序是“混合冷却成大块①→切小块④→加热成液体③→用勺子绘制②”。
3．文章主要介绍了糖画的历史、制作材料与工具，以及制作步骤。糖画是中国传统民间艺术，因此会出现在杂志的“传统艺术”板块。
（二）
Horses have lived with humans for a long time, so they are loyal (忠诚的) partners. Because of this, they are important in many parts of human life. Across different cultures, horses have held special meanings. They have shaped traditions, appeared in ancient stories, and even influenced the way people think today.
In Western traditions, horses stand for power, speed, and freedom. The image (形象) of an American cowboy who is riding across the open land makes people feel a sense of adventure. In European history, soldiers rode horses to fight, so horses were often seen as symbols of power and honor.
In ancient stories, horses would appear in different forms. In Greek stories, Pegasus was a clever horse with wings that could both run and fly quickly. In Norse stories, there was a famous eight-legged horse called Sleipnir, which was a symbol of courage and magic.
In modern times, horses are still playing important roles in human life. There are many horse competitions, such as the Kentucky Derby and events in the Olympics. Horses are also used in therapy programs to help people with health problems. Their kindness and ability to learn make them great partners to patients.
As the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac (生肖), the horse means the spirit of being brave and keeping heading forward. People born in the Year of the Horse are often believed to be active and hardworking.
Horses have had a great influence on cultures around the world. Their importance goes beyond history, and people continue to admire them today. Whether in ancient stories or modern sports, horses remain a common symbol of power, loyalty, and freedom.
4．According to the passage, which picture comes from Greek stories
A． B． C． D．
5．What does the underlined word “therapy” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．Language. B．Computer. C．Education. D．Treatment.
6．What does the horse stand for in the Chinese zodiac
A．Speed and freedom. B．Power and honour.
C．Courage and hard work. D．Loyalty and good luck.
7．In which part of a magazine can you probably read this text
A．Music and art. B．Sports and health.
C．Animals and culture. D．Science and technology.
【答案】4．A 5．D 6．C 7．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了马在人类历史和不同文化中的特殊含义。文章详细阐述了马在西方传统、古代神话（希腊和北欧）、现代生活以及中国生肖文化中的象征意义，展现了马作为人类忠诚伙伴的重要性。
4．第三段提到：“In Greek stories, Pegasus was a clever horse with wings that could both run and fly quickly.”。文中明确描述希腊故事里的马是长有翅膀的。
5．第四段提到：“Horses are also used in therapy programs to help people with health problems.”，并称它们是“great partners to patients”。通过“健康问题”以及“患者”等上下文线索可以推断出，“therapy”在此处指医疗方面的“治疗”。
6．第五段指出：…the horse means the spirit of being brave…People born in the Year of the Horse are often believed to be active and hardworking.”。句中“brave”对应选项中的“Courage”，“hardworking”对应“hard work”，这直接证明了马在中国生肖中代表了勇气和勤劳。
7．文章首段指出：“Across different cultures, horses have held special meanings. They have shaped traditions…”。全文核心围绕“马”这一动物在不同社会背景下的“文化”内涵及传统象征展开论述，内容兼具动物科普与文化探讨性质，因此最可能出现在杂志的“动物与文化”版块。
完形填空
阅读下面短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
You may notice that horses 8 in many Chinese idioms. These horse-related sayings offer fascinating glimpses (一瞥) into Chinese culture and ancient 9 .
“A horse that covers a thousand miles” is perhaps the most famous horse idiom. It describes 10 with amazing talent or potential (潜能). Chinese parents often use this phrase to 11 their children, hoping they’ll become “thousand-mile horses” who achieve great things. The idiom comes from ancient times when people believed 12 legendary (传奇的) horses could run 1,000 miles in a single day.
“A swift horse needs a good rider” adds another meaning to this idea. 13 talented people (“swift horses”) might be common, good leaders who can 14 talent (“good riders”) are uncommon. This saying reminds us that having talent isn’t enough-you need someone who 15 you and gives you opportunities.
“Ride a horse while looking for a better one” describes someone who keeps searching for better chances while 16 their present situation. Chinese people use this idiom to describe practical, ambitious (有抱负的) people who never stop 17 themselves.
“An old horse knows the way” celebrates the wisdom that comes with 18 . Just as an old horse remembers the safest paths through mountains, experienced people can guide others through difficult situations. This idiom shows that Chinese 19 the elders and their plenty of knowledge.
“A painted horse won’t run” warns against valuing appearance over substance (实质). No matter how beautifully you paint a horse, it will never gallop (驰骋). 20 , beautiful promises without real action are worthless. This idiom teaches Chinese to value practical results over 21 words.
These horse idioms show how ancient Chinese people observed (观察) horses’ strength, speed, and intelligence, turning these observations into timeless 22 about human - nature and success.
8．A．appear B．disappear C．discuss D．keep
9．A．palace B．wonder C．victory D．wisdom
10．A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．no one
11．A．allow B．encourage C．suppose D．imagine
12．A．general B．certain C．normal D．common
13．A．Since B．If C．Although D．When
14．A．discover B．train C．understand D．serve
15．A．agrees with B．cares for C．depends on D．believes in
16．A．failing B．dividing C．managing D．refusing
17．A．regarding B．to regard C．improving D．to improve
18．A．ability B．memory C．experience D．honor
19．A．record B．respect C．remind D．require
20．A．Simply B．Exactly C．Properly D．Similarly
21．A．empty B．correct C．real D．helpful
22．A．popularity B．lessons C．protection D．levels
【答案】
8．A 9．D 10．B 11．B 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．D 16．C 17．C 18．C 19．B 20．D 21．A 22．B
【导语】导语：本文介绍了多个和马相关的中文成语，解释了它们的含义、来源以及背后蕴含的中国文化与人生智慧。
8．句意：你可能注意到马在许多中文成语里出现。
appear出现；disappear消失；discuss讨论；keep保持。根据语境，成语里会“出现”马的形象，故选A。
9．句意：这些和马相关的谚语让我们得以一瞥中国文化和古代智慧。
palace宫殿；wonder奇迹；victory胜利；wisdom智慧。后文多处提到wisdom、lessons等，与智慧对应，故选D。
10．句意：它形容某人有着惊人的天赋或潜能。
everyone每个人；someone某人；anyone任何人；no one没有人。该成语用于描述有才能的“某个人”，故选B。
11．句意：中国父母常用这个短语来鼓励孩子。
allow允许；encourage鼓励；suppose假设；imagine想象。父母希望孩子成才，是在“鼓励”孩子，故选B。
12．句意：古人相信某些传奇的马一天能跑一千里。
general总的；certain某些；normal正常的；common普通的。此处指“某种、某些”传说中的马，故选B。
13．句意：虽然有才能的人（千里马）可能很常见，但能发现人才的好领导者（好骑手）却不常见。
Since自从/因为；If如果；Although虽然；When当……时。前后为转折让步关系，故选C。
14．句意：能发现人才的好领导者不常见。
discover发现；train训练；understand理解；serve服务。伯乐的作用是“发现”千里马，故选A。
15．句意：你需要有人信任你并给你机会。
agrees with同意；cares for关心；depends on依靠；believes in信任、相信。领导者要相信人才、给予机会，故选D。
16．句意：形容某人在维持现状的同时不断寻找更好机会。
failing失败；dividing分开；managing管理、维持；refusing拒绝。manage present situation表示维持当下的处境，故选C。
17．句意：形容那些从不停止提升自己的务实、有抱负的人。
regarding看待；to regard看待（不定式）；improving提升；to improve提升（不定式）。stop doing sth.停止做某事，此处指不断提升自我，故选C。
18．句意：“老马识途” 赞美来自经验的智慧。
ability能力；memory记忆；experience经验；honor荣誉。老马靠的是经验，老人靠阅历经验指导他人，故选C。
19．句意：这个成语表明中国人尊重长辈和他们丰富的知识。
record记录；respect尊重；remind提醒；require要求。respect the elders尊重长辈，为固定搭配，故选B。
20．句意：同样地，没有实际行动的美丽承诺是毫无价值的。
Simply简单地；Exactly确切地；Properly恰当地；Similarly同样地。前后是类比关系，画马不能跑和空口承诺无用道理相似，故选D。
21．句意：这个成语教会中国人看重实际结果，而非空洞的话语。
empty空的、空洞的；correct正确的；real真实的；helpful有帮助的。empty words空话、虚言，与前文无实际行动对应，故选A。
22．句意：把这些观察变成关于人性和成功的永恒经验教训。
popularity流行；lessons教训、启示；protection保护；levels水平。成语给人启示和道理，即lessons，故选B。
任务型阅读
Passage4
阅读下面短文，从所给的A—E五个选项中选出适配的选项（其中一项是多余项），并回答小题。
Fun Horse Idioms (习语)
The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse means energy, speed and success. People often say “ma dao cheng gong” to wish others success.
For example, if someone is in a hurry or acts too quickly, we can gently tell him “hold your horses”. It’s a way to ask them to calm down and think twice before doing something.
If news comes “straight from the horse’s mouth”, that means it is first-hand information and it’s very truthful.
When a person — like a student, an athlete or a competitor — does much better than people expect and surprises everyone, we call him a “dark horse”. We often use this word in exams, sports games and competitions.
When we get gifts from others, we are supposed to be happy for whatever we receive. We should always thank others’ kindness, and never “look a gift horse in the mouth”.
Besides, we need to do things in the right order and plan well. If we do things in the wrong order or care about unimportant things first, we “put the cart before the horse”.
These horse idioms are fun to learn and they are useful in daily communication. In the Year of the Horse, let’s learn from the horse’s energy. Keep working and achieving success.
A．a dark horse
B．hold your horses
C．look a gift horse in the mouth
D．straight from the horse’s mouth
E．put the cart before the horse
23． Linda is not very good at math, but she got the first place in the last exam.
24． My brother often makes a quick decision, but I tell him to wait and think.
25． Jack got a toy car from his aunt but he said, “It’s out of fashion. I don’t like it.”
26． Tom played computer games for a long time and had little time for homework.
27．Do you admire the spirit of the horse What’s your biggest plan this year (不超过15词)
【答案】23．A 24．B 25．C 26．E 27．Yes. I plan to study hard and become a dark horse in the English exam.
【导语】本文介绍了几个和“马”相关的英语习语，包括它们的含义和用法。
23．原文第四段提到 “when a person — like a student, an athlete or a competitor — does much better than people expect and surprises everyone, we call him a ‘dark horse’”，对应琳达数学不好却考第一的情境。
24．原文第二段提到 “if someone is in a hurry or acts too quickly, we can gently tell him ‘hold your horses’”，对应哥哥做决定太快，需冷静思考的情境。
25．原文第五段提到 “never ‘look a gift horse in the mouth’”，对应杰克收到礼物却嫌弃过时的情境。
26．原文第六段提到 “if we do things in the wrong order or care about unimportant things first, we ‘put the cart before the horse’”，对应汤姆先玩游戏后写作业的情境。
27．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，需先回答是否欣赏马的精神，再用不超过15个词说明今年的最大计划即可。
四、选词填空
用方框中所给词语的适当形式填空。每词限用一次。
such as they power how perform
YangKo is one of tradition folk dance of Han in China. It 28 in northern provinces. The dancers usually wear colorful and light costumes, and the performance is 29 and rapid. During some festivals 30 Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, if people hear the sound of drum and gong, no matter 31 cold the weather is, they will come to street and appreciate the Yangko. Recent years, the old people in the city of east-northern of China organized the team of Yangko by 32 , the teamers keep their health by dancing Yangko the whole year.
【答案】28．is performed 29．powerful 30．such as 31．how 32．themselves
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国传统民间舞蹈——秧歌。
28．句意：它在北方省份进行表演。根据“It...in northern provinces”可知，主语“YangKo”与动词“perform”是被动关系，表示秧歌被表演，此处需用被动语态，故填is performed。
29．句意：舞者通常穿着色彩鲜艳、轻便的服装，表演充满力量且迅速。根据“the performance is...and rapid”可知，此处需形容词与“rapid”并列，描述表演的特点，“power”的形容词形式为powerful“有力的”，故填powerful。
30．句意：在一些节日里，比如春节、元宵节，如果人们听到锣鼓声，不管天气多么寒冷，都会来到街上欣赏秧歌。根据“During some festivals...Spring Festival...”可知，此处需举例说明节日名称，固定搭配such as表示举例，故填such as。
31．句意：在一些节日里，比如春节、元宵节，如果人们听到锣鼓声，不管天气多么寒冷，都会来到街上欣赏秧歌。根据“no matter...cold the weather is”可知，此处表示“无论天气多冷”，“how+形容词”表示程度，故填how。
32．句意：近年来，中国东北部城市的老人们自行组织了秧歌队，队员们通过全年跳秧歌来保持健康。根据“organized the team by...”可知，此处指“老人们自己组织团队”，they需变为反身代词themselves，by themselves表示“靠自己”，故填themselves。
五、短文填空
（二）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
The official mascots of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala were recently released (发行), winning great popularity online. They are four lively horses 33 (name) Qiqi, Jiji, Chichi and Chengcheng, which perfectly match the Gala’ s theme “Galloping Forward, Unstoppable”.
Each mascot has a rich cultural story. Qiqi draws inspiration from a Western Zhou bronze artifact, and the color 34 (actual) comes from the meaning of “Qi”——a blackish-green horse. Jiji is designed after the Han Dynasty’ s “heavenly horse”, with 35 (it) wings spread wide as if flying toward the sun. Chichi comes from the Tang Dynasty’ s “three-flower horse”, which 36 (regard) as a symbol of high status in ancient times. Chengcheng’ s prototype (原型) is the Przewalski’ s horse, a unique (独特的) wild species called a “living fossil” with a 60-million-year evolutionary (进化的) history.
All four mascots are decorated with 37 (tradition) cloud patterns. These patterns not only make them more attractive but also carry deep cultural meanings. They stand for good 38 (wish) like “success at once” for the new year.
These mascots are even 39 (lovely) than we imagined. This is the 40 (four) time that animal mascots have been used for the Spring Festival Gala.
For young people, these mascots are a wonderful chance 41 (learn) about ancient Chinese art and culture. Since their release, they 42 (win) the hearts of many people with their charm. We are all looking forward to seeing them shine on the Gala stage.
【答案】
33．named 34．actually 35．its 36．was regarded 37．traditional 38．wishes 39．lovelier 40．fourth 41．to learn 42．have won
【导语】本文主要介绍了2026年春晚官方发布了四匹以中国古代马文化为原型、名为齐齐、吉吉、驰驰、诚诚的吉祥物，它们承载着美好寓意，广受喜爱，也为年轻人提供了了解中国传统文化的契机。
33．句意：它们是四匹活泼的马，名为齐齐、吉吉、驰驰和诚诚，完美契合了春晚“奔腾向前，势不可挡”的主题。此处horses与name为被动关系，需用过去分词作后置定语。
34．句意：齐齐的灵感来自西周青铜器，其颜色实际上源自“骐”的含义——一匹青黑色的马。此处修饰动词comes，需用副词形式，actual的副词是actually。
35．句意：吉吉以汉代“天马”为设计原型，翅膀完全展开，仿佛正飞向太阳。此处修饰名词wings，需用形容词性物主代词。
36．句意：驰驰源自唐代“三花马”，在古代被视为身份尊贵的象征。“in ancient times”明确提示时间背景为过去，需用一般过去时；先行词“three-flower horse”与regard之间是被动关系，需用被动语态。一般过去时的被动语态结构“was/were+过去分词”，主语为单数，需用was，动词regard的过去分词为regarded。
37．句意：四个吉祥物都装饰有传统的云纹图案。此处修饰名词cloud patterns，需用形容词形式。
38．句意：它们承载着新年“马到成功”等美好祝愿。wish表示“祝愿”时为可数名词，此处表泛指，需用复数形式。
39．句意：这些吉祥物甚至比我们想象的还要可爱。由than可知，需用形容词lovely的比较级。
40．句意：这是春晚第四次使用动物吉祥物。此处表示“第四次”，需用序数词。
41．句意：对年轻人来说，这些吉祥物是了解中国古代艺术与文化的绝佳机会。固定结构a chance to do sth.表示“做某事的机会”，需用动词不定式。
42．句意：自发布以来，它们凭借自身魅力俘获了许多人的心。由since引导的时间状语可知，主句需用现在完成时，其结构为have/has done，主语为they，助动词用have，win的过去分词为won。
（二）阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
A creative floral-themed song and visual performance, named “Ode to the Flower Deities (贺花神),” amazed the audience during the Spring Festival Gala. It created a 43 (生动) and peaceful scene. The program made traditional Chinese aesthetics alive in a 44 (新鲜) way. It used modern technology to show the changing seasons and express the beauty of nature.
The performance was inspired by a set of white jade pendants (玉坠) from the Palace Museum, each featuring a flower that stands for a different month. For example, the 45 (第十二) month is represented by a plum blossom. As the first flower of spring, this flower 46 (意味) good luck and new beginnings.
As each jade piece was shown on the screen, it was like a beautiful 47 (花园) and it showed one flower deity after another. The show was special because it let the audience join in. When a child touched a branch from Lu You’s poem, the branch and the stage all bloomed. These beautiful moments 48 (发生) every time the performers used the prop (道具).
In Chinese tradition, the flower deities are kind spirits who care for blossoms. Their 49 (故事) come from the ancient respect for nature. The performers enjoyed 50 (他们自己) during the creative process and showed 51 (所有事物) with timeless beauty coming to life vividly. The performance was a perfect blend of tradition, art and technology.
【答案】43．lively 44．fresh 45．twelfth 46．means 47．garden 48．happened 49．stories 50．themselves 51．everything
【导语】本文介绍了春晚节目《贺花神》如何通过现代技术将传统花卉文化与艺术表演相结合，创造出生动唯美的视听体验。
43．句意：它营造了一个生动而宁静的场景。此处修饰名词scene，需用形容词，lively意为“生动的”。
44．句意：它以新鲜的方式让中国传统美学活灵活现。此处修饰名词way，需用形容词，fresh意为“新鲜的”。
45．句意：例如，第十二个月以梅花为代表。表示“第十二”，用序数词twelfth。
46．句意：作为春天的第一朵花，这朵花意味着好运和新的开始。主语this flower为第三人称单数，描述客观事实用一般现在时，means意为“意味着”。
47．句意：当每一块玉器在屏幕上展示时，它就像一个美丽的花园。a后接可数名词单数，garden意为“花园”。
48．句意：每当表演者使用这个道具时，这些美好的时刻就会发生。描述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时，happen的过去式为happened。
49．句意：它们的故事源自古代对自然的敬畏。their后接名词复数，story的复数为stories。
50．句意：表演者在创作过程中玩得很开心。“enjoy oneself”意为“玩得开心”，主语the performers为复数，故反身代词用themselves。
51．句意：他们展示了所有事物，让永恒的美生动地活了起来。everything意为“所有事物”，作showed的宾语。
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（一）
HistorySugar painting started from the Ming Dynasty. It became popular during the Qing Dynasty. There are many patterns, such as a dragon, a horse and a monkey. Materials & Tools Painters usually use brown sugar, white sugar, a spoon, a knife, a shovel (铲子) and a marble slab (大理石板). 1. Mix the sugar with a shovel and boil it. Pour the liquid (液体) sugar on a marble slab. Cool it until it becomes a big piece. 2. Cut the big piece into small ones with a knife. 3. Heat the sugar pieces in a pot until they become liquid. 4. Take the liquid sugar out and draw a pattern with a spoon.
1．When did sugar painting become popular
A．In the Song Dynasty. B．In the Yuan Dynasty.
C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty.
2．What is the correct order of making sugar painting
① ② ③ ④
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．③①②④ D．④③②①
3．In which part of a magazine can you probably read the text
A．Traditional Arts.B．New Technology.C．Public Health. D．Historical Events.
（二）
Horses have lived with humans for a long time, so they are loyal (忠诚的) partners. Because of this, they are important in many parts of human life. Across different cultures, horses have held special meanings. They have shaped traditions, appeared in ancient stories, and even influenced the way people think today.
In Western traditions, horses stand for power, speed, and freedom. The image (形象) of an American cowboy who is riding across the open land makes people feel a sense of adventure. In European history, soldiers rode horses to fight, so horses were often seen as symbols of power and honor.
In ancient stories, horses would appear in different forms. In Greek stories, Pegasus was a clever horse with wings that could both run and fly quickly. In Norse stories, there was a famous eight-legged horse called Sleipnir, which was a symbol of courage and magic.
In modern times, horses are still playing important roles in human life. There are many horse competitions, such as the Kentucky Derby and events in the Olympics. Horses are also used in therapy programs to help people with health problems. Their kindness and ability to learn make them great partners to patients.
As the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac (生肖), the horse means the spirit of being brave and keeping heading forward. People born in the Year of the Horse are often believed to be active and hardworking.
Horses have had a great influence on cultures around the world. Their importance goes beyond history, and people continue to admire them today. Whether in ancient stories or modern sports, horses remain a common symbol of power, loyalty, and freedom.
4．According to the passage, which picture comes from Greek stories
A． B． C． D．
5．What does the underlined word “therapy” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．Language. B．Computer. C．Education. D．Treatment.
6．What does the horse stand for in the Chinese zodiac
A．Speed and freedom. B．Power and honour.
C．Courage and hard work. D．Loyalty and good luck.
7．In which part of a magazine can you probably read this text
A．Music and art. B．Sports and health.
C．Animals and culture. D．Science and technology.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，理解大意，然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，使短文连贯完整。
You may notice that horses 8 in many Chinese idioms. These horse-related sayings offer fascinating glimpses (一瞥) into Chinese culture and ancient 9 .
“A horse that covers a thousand miles” is perhaps the most famous horse idiom. It describes 10 with amazing talent or potential (潜能). Chinese parents often use this phrase to 11 their children, hoping they’ll become “thousand-mile horses” who achieve great things. The idiom comes from ancient times when people believed 12 legendary (传奇的) horses could run 1,000 miles in a single day.
“A swift horse needs a good rider” adds another meaning to this idea. 13 talented people (“swift horses”) might be common, good leaders who can 14 talent (“good riders”) are uncommon. This saying reminds us that having talent isn’t enough-you need someone who 15 you and gives you opportunities.
“Ride a horse while looking for a better one” describes someone who keeps searching for better chances while 16 their present situation. Chinese people use this idiom to describe practical, ambitious (有抱负的) people who never stop 17 themselves.
“An old horse knows the way” celebrates the wisdom that comes with 18 . Just as an old horse remembers the safest paths through mountains, experienced people can guide others through difficult situations. This idiom shows that Chinese 19 the elders and their plenty of knowledge.
“A painted horse won’t run” warns against valuing appearance over substance (实质). No matter how beautifully you paint a horse, it will never gallop (驰骋). 20 , beautiful promises without real action are worthless. This idiom teaches Chinese to value practical results over 21 words.
These horse idioms show how ancient Chinese people observed (观察) horses’ strength, speed, and intelligence, turning these observations into timeless 22 about human - nature and success.
8．A．appear B．disappear C．discuss D．keep
9．A．palace B．wonder C．victory D．wisdom
10．A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．no one
11．A．allow B．encourage C．suppose D．imagine
12．A．general B．certain C．normal D．common
13．A．Since B．If C．Although D．When
14．A．discover B．train C．understand D．serve
15．A．agrees with B．cares for C．depends on D．believes in
16．A．failing B．dividing C．managing D．refusing
17．A．regarding B．to regard C．improving D．to improve
18．A．ability B．memory C．experience D．honor
19．A．record B．respect C．remind D．require
20．A．Simply B．Exactly C．Properly D．Similarly
21．A．empty B．correct C．real D．helpful
22．A．popularity B．lessons C．protection D．levels
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阅读下面短文，从所给的A—E五个选项中选出适配的选项（其中一项是多余项），并回答小题。
Fun Horse Idioms (习语)
The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse means energy, speed and success. People often say “ma dao cheng gong” to wish others success.
For example, if someone is in a hurry or acts too quickly, we can gently tell him “hold your horses”. It’s a way to ask them to calm down and think twice before doing something.
If news comes “straight from the horse’s mouth”, that means it is first-hand information and it’s very truthful.
When a person — like a student, an athlete or a competitor — does much better than people expect and surprises everyone, we call him a “dark horse”. We often use this word in exams, sports games and competitions.
When we get gifts from others, we are supposed to be happy for whatever we receive. We should always thank others’ kindness, and never “look a gift horse in the mouth”.
Besides, we need to do things in the right order and plan well. If we do things in the wrong order or care about unimportant things first, we “put the cart before the horse”.
These horse idioms are fun to learn and they are useful in daily communication. In the Year of the Horse, let’s learn from the horse’s energy. Keep working and achieving success.
A．a dark horse
B．hold your horses
C．look a gift horse in the mouth
D．straight from the horse’s mouth
E．put the cart before the horse
23． Linda is not very good at math, but she got the first place in the last exam.
24． My brother often makes a quick decision, but I tell him to wait and think.
25． Jack got a toy car from his aunt but he said, “It’s out of fashion. I don’t like it.”
26． Tom played computer games for a long time and had little time for homework.
27．Do you admire the spirit of the horse What’s your biggest plan this year (不超过15词)
四、选词填空
用方框中所给词语的适当形式填空。每词限用一次。
such as they power how perform
YangKo is one of tradition folk dance of Han in China. It 28 in northern provinces. The dancers usually wear colorful and light costumes, and the performance is 29 and rapid. During some festivals 30 Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, if people hear the sound of drum and gong, no matter 31 cold the weather is, they will come to street and appreciate the Yangko. Recent years, the old people in the city of east-northern of China organized the team of Yangko by 32 , the teamers keep their health by dancing Yangko the whole year.
五、短文填空
（二）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
The official mascots of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala were recently released (发行), winning great popularity online. They are four lively horses 33 (name) Qiqi, Jiji, Chichi and Chengcheng, which perfectly match the Gala’ s theme “Galloping Forward, Unstoppable”.
Each mascot has a rich cultural story. Qiqi draws inspiration from a Western Zhou bronze artifact, and the color 34 (actual) comes from the meaning of “Qi”——a blackish-green horse. Jiji is designed after the Han Dynasty’ s “heavenly horse”, with 35 (it) wings spread wide as if flying toward the sun. Chichi comes from the Tang Dynasty’ s “three-flower horse”, which 36 (regard) as a symbol of high status in ancient times. Chengcheng’ s prototype (原型) is the Przewalski’ s horse, a unique (独特的) wild species called a “living fossil” with a 60-million-year evolutionary (进化的) history.
All four mascots are decorated with 37 (tradition) cloud patterns. These patterns not only make them more attractive but also carry deep cultural meanings. They stand for good 38 (wish) like “success at once” for the new year.
These mascots are even 39 (lovely) than we imagined. This is the 40 (four) time that animal mascots have been used for the Spring Festival Gala.
For young people, these mascots are a wonderful chance 41 (learn) about ancient Chinese art and culture. Since their release, they 42 (win) the hearts of many people with their charm. We are all looking forward to seeing them shine on the Gala stage.
（二）阅读下面短文，根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
A creative floral-themed song and visual performance, named “Ode to the Flower Deities (贺花神),” amazed the audience during the Spring Festival Gala. It created a 43 (生动) and peaceful scene. The program made traditional Chinese aesthetics alive in a 44 (新鲜) way. It used modern technology to show the changing seasons and express the beauty of nature.
The performance was inspired by a set of white jade pendants (玉坠) from the Palace Museum, each featuring a flower that stands for a different month. For example, the 45 (第十二) month is represented by a plum blossom. As the first flower of spring, this flower 46 (意味) good luck and new beginnings.
As each jade piece was shown on the screen, it was like a beautiful 47 (花园) and it showed one flower deity after another. The show was special because it let the audience join in. When a child touched a branch from Lu You’s poem, the branch and the stage all bloomed. These beautiful moments 48 (发生) every time the performers used the prop (道具).
In Chinese tradition, the flower deities are kind spirits who care for blossoms. Their 49 (故事) come from the ancient respect for nature. The performers enjoyed 50 (他们自己) during the creative process and showed 51 (所有事物) with timeless beauty coming to life vividly. The performance was a perfect blend of tradition, art and technology.
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