高中英语Unit 1 Science and Scientists巩固练习

课外拓展阅读——中国优秀传统文化专题练

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are many different ways in which people celebrate the Lunar New Year in several Asian countries. But   1   have made Chinese New Year the most famous are dragon and lion dances in Chinatowns all over the world. These days growing   2   (number) of people who are not of Chinese origin are joining in. In Tokyo, window cleaners dress up   3   the animals of the Chinese Shengxiao. America, Canada and New Zealand have published memorial stamps for the Year of the Rooster. Last year New York City made the Lunar New Year   4   school holiday for the first time.

The spread of the Spring Festival is partly due to recent immigration from China: 9.5 million Chinese people   5   (move) abroad since 1978, many of whom are far   6   (rich) than earlier waves of immigrants.

Aware of China's growing economic and political influence, foreign leaders have noticed the occasion. Britain's prime minister, Boris Johnson, has given a video address, which is a tradition   7   (start) in 2014 by his predecessor (前任). Besides,   8   (avoid) conflicting with Chinese New Year, the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2017   9   (hold) a week earlier than usual.

The Spring Festival helps promote Chinese cultural influence abroad, and gives Chinese people   10   (satisfy) to see foreigners enjoy such festivities.

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答案：1.what　2.numbers　3.as　4.a　5.have moved　6.richer　7.started　8.to avoid　9.was held　10.satisfaction

The Spring Festival, the most important festival for the Chinese people, is a time for all family members to get together, just like Christmas in the West.

春节是中国人民最重要的节日，就像西方的圣诞节一样，是所有家庭成员团聚的时光。