Unit 3 单元话题语言知识把关(完形填空8篇 语法填空7篇)(译林版2020)(必修第二册)(原卷版).docx

1、Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!(译林版2020必修第二册)单元话题语言知识把关(完形填空8篇+语法填空7篇). 完形填空AIn China, the Spring Festival is the most important of all the holidays in the year. Two important things 1 to make this holiday different from all the others: giving presents and spending it 2 the family. Many weeks 3 the S

2、pring Festival, we know it is coming. In the 4 goods for this special holiday appear and outside them are the special New Year decorations. The advertisement 5 all the newspapers tell us that there are “Only five 6 shopping days to Spring Festival”. 7 you go, you will realize that.Spring Festival, w

3、hich comes “only 8 a year”, is coming again. Giving 9 to ones family is a very sweet custom. The spirit behind the present matters most, not the present 10 . It is good at Spring Festival to 11 to the hometown and meet parents, grandparents and as many aunts, uncles and cousins as possible.In the pa

4、st, 12 New Years Eve, all the members of a family 13 stay at home making dumplings together. 14 many people enjoy watching TV. During the day, children wear their new clothes. The evening is usually spent in games, talking, more eating and 15 .1. A. helpB. wantC. getD. hope2. A. inB. onC. atD. with3

5、. A. afterB. beforeC. duringD. at4. A. townsB. schoolsC. shopsD. restaurants5. A. onB. inC. fromD. above6. A. otherB. fewerC. anotherD. more7. A. WhereB. WhereverC. WhateverD. How8. A. a timeB. twiceC. oneD. once9. A. moneyB. presentsC. wishesD. cards10. A. itselfB. themselvesC. by itselfD. either11

6、. A. goB. comeC. returnD. turn12. A. inB. atC. onD. by13. A. wouldB. mightC. couldD. have to14. A. NowB. ButC. AndD. So15. A. sleepingB. playingC. runningD. drinkingBEaster is a major religious festival for Christians that is met with a big celebration. The date falls on the first Sunday after the f

7、irst full moon between March 21 and April 25. Large events and festivities 16 the celebration of Easter in the United States. You cant talk about Easter in America without talking about the Easter Bunny. Rabbits(whose babies are called “bunnies“)have long been 17 of birth and spring. The Easter Bunn

8、y, 18 Santa Claus(圣诞老人), is not a real creature. On the evening before Easter, children will 19 baskets for the Easter Bunny. When the children sleep, the baskets are filled with treats and 20 somewhere in the home. In the morning, the children search through the home looking for their baskets. Many

9、 parents allow their children to believe that the Easter Bunny is 21 . The Easter Bunny is 22 as a large rabbit, usually wearing clothes, carrying a basket full of 23 . Traditional treats for an Easter basket include Easter Eggs, jelly beans and chocolates. Easter Eggs are 24 hard-boiled eggs that h

10、ave been 25 various colors. The chocolates are often made into shapes of eggs and bunnies. Many communities will host Easter egg hunts for children. At these events, children bring their empty baskets, and look for treats hidden by the event organizers. Candy and other treats are often hidden inside

11、 plastic eggs. The custom began 26 children believed that rabbits laid eggs in the grass. The Romans believed that ”All life comes from an egg.” Christians consider eggs to be “the seed of life”. American families will have special meals to celebrate the Easter holiday. The traditional Easter meal i

12、ncludes ham. Side dishes that go along with the ham dinner are not as 27 from family to family, but usually will include potatoes and vegetables. Many restaurants will have special brunch menus on Easter. It is customary to dress nicely at Easter. Other common Easter 28 in America include having sma

13、ll Easter Parades(游行)and wearing new Spring clothes on Easter. 29 , wearing a new “Easter Bonnet“(a type of hat) is particularly common for girls and women. After church services, everyone went for a walk around the town. This 30 the American custom of Easter parades all over the country. Perhaps th

14、e most famous is along Fifth Avenue in New York City. The person who leads the parade can be found holding the Easter candle or cross in his/her hand.16. A. holdB. showC. markD. include17. A. signalsB. symbolsC. picturesD. signs18. A. along withB. different fromC. linked toD. similar to19. A. give o

15、utB. set outC. make a purchase ofD. give away20. A. hiddenB. putC. madeD. found21. A. meaningfulB. lovelyC. funnyD. real22. A. describedB. discussedC. respectedD. defined23. A. eggsB. loveC. treatsD. imagination24. A. obviouslyB. previouslyC. fashionablyD. traditionally25. A. polishedB. dyedC. wornD

16、. given26. A. soB. becauseC. althoughD. but27. A. pleasantB. unusualC. typicalD. strange28. A. practicesB. festivalsC. coursesD. times29. A. In conclusionB. In factC. Above allD. For example30. A. resulted fromB. led toC. lay inD. turned outCCamel wrestling is a rarely-known sport that has been held

17、 in Turkey since the 1900s. The sport 31 two male camels who are wrestling against each other in a wide field, and whoever is 32 in toppling(推翻) down their competitor wins the match. The current Turkish government 33 camel wrestling to be held annually, as they believe that it is part of their 34 .

18、However, there have been many animal rights activists who are trying to 35 the sport because of animal cruelty(虐待). 36 the protest against camel wrestling, the sport is still played until today.There are 37 more than 25 camel wrestling competitions held in Turkey each year, and most of these tournam

19、ents(锦标赛) are 38 to an annual festival. There are about 100 camels 39 in these events every year, and one camel will have to fight ten or more matches in a single event.The 40 for the events are in football stadiums or an open field where there are fences to 41 the camels from escaping. At the end o

20、f the camel wrestling season, which is in the third or fourth week of March, the camels who 42 the most matches will fight against each other, 43 to how “All-Star” events for some sports like basketball, baseball, and American football are played.Camel wrestling has been a big tourist attraction for

21、 Turkey since the 1960s, as many tourists believe that 44 a live camel wrestling event will let them be immersed in Turkeys culture. The sport is also quite 45 among locals and has become a nationwide sport in Turkey alongside oil wrestling and football.31. A. representsB. highlightsC. involvesD. me

22、asures32. A. expertB. successfulC. richD. fortunate33. A. forbidsB. persuadesC. forcesD. encourages34. A. cultureB. economyC. educationD. agriculture35. A. break downB. set downC. shut downD. slow down36. A. Regardless ofB. Apart fromC. Except forD. In favor of37. A. historicallyB. currentlyC. surpr

23、isinglyD. naturally38. A. viewedB. comparedC. advisedD. connected39. A. holdingB. escapingC. participatingD. remaining40. A. surroundingsB. situationsC. locationsD. chances41. A. preventB. promoteC. gatherD. save42. A. surviveB. winC. watchD. attend43. A. familiarB. usefulC. importantD. similar44. A

24、. filmingB. experiencingC. coachingD. recording45. A. popularB. uniqueC. thrillingD. pleasantDAs Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, and rooms to be 46 . Parents are faced with difficult jobs of hiding presents from 47 young children. Last Christmas, my wife and I

25、 successfully managed to 48 a few large presents in the store room. I 49 the moment when my son, Jimmy, would ask me where the new bike had come from, 50 he did not see it. 51 Christmas Eve, it took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been early 52 when my wife and I went 53 into their r

26、oom and began filling stockings. Then I pushed in the bike for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas 54 . We knew that we would not get much 55 that night, for the children were sure to get up early. At about 5 oclock the next morning, we were 56 by loud sounds coming from the childrens room they s

27、houted excitedly! Before I had time to get out of bed, Jimmy came 57 into our bedroom on his new bike, and his sister, Mary, 58 close behind, pushing her new baby carriage. Even the baby arrived. He moved on his 59 and knees into the room dragging a large 60 behind him. Suddenly, it burst. That woke

28、 us up completely. The day had really begun with a bang.46. A. builtB. borrowedC. cleanedD. bought47. A. gladB. curiousC. worriedD. nervous48. A. putB. takeC. paintD. hide49. A. fearedB. sawC. offeredD. shared50. A. soB. butC. andD. or51. A. InB. AtC. ByD. On52. A. morningB. eveningC. afternoonD. ni

29、ght53. A. graduallyB. quicklyC. quietlyD. slowly54. A. mealB. treeC. giftD. fruit55. A. sleepB. joyC. riceD. progress56. A. recordedB. sentC. ownedD. woken57. A. runningB. climbingC. ridingD. jumping58. A. followedB. walkedC. stoodD. laughed59. A. legsB. handsC. armsD. feet60. A. bagB. flowerC. dogD

30、. balloonEIt was a few days before Christmas many years ago. It looked like it would be a (n) 61 one for my family. The factory where I was working had laid off(解雇) many of us workers, so we didnt have much 62 . My wife and I had saved to buy our young children some toys, 63 an unexpected car repair

31、 had taken most of our cash. We decided that we could only 64 to get one small gift for each of our children.We arrived at the 65 , walked down the parking lot and saw people putting gifts into their 66 . We searched all through the store 67 to find one thing each of our small children would like. 6

32、8 , we were able to get one for each of them. We 69 the checkout(收银台), bought the toys and were surprised that we even had a few dollars 70 . As we walked out of the store into the winter air, I stopped and dropped those 71 into the charity box. I didnt have a dime(一角硬币) left but that didnt 72 . Sud

33、denly, it felt like Christmas.I think the wonderful actress Dale Evans 73 it best when she said: “Christmas, my child, is love in 74 .” It doesnt have to be a gift of money, either. When we 75 our smile, its Christmas. When we do anything at any time to help another, its Christmas. May you do all yo

34、u can to make it Christmas every day of the year and every day of your life here.61. A. colorfulB. poorC. earlyD. exciting62. A. timeB. energyC. noiseD. money63. A. butB. orC. soD. if64. A. refuseB. rememberC. affordD. hesitate65. A. storeB. stationC. gymD. hospital66. A. officesB. bedroomsC. carsD.

35、 houses67. A. forgettingB. agreeingC. failingD. hoping68. A. ImmediatelyB. ThankfullyC. SadlyD. Strangely69. A. headed forB. gave upC. turned offD. kept off70. A. watched overB. looked overC. left overD. taken over71. A. giftsB. booksC. dollarsD. fruits72. A. workB. bendC. stopD. matter73. A. putB.

36、brokeC. threwD. cleaned74. A. forceB. controlC. actionD. silence75. A. hideB. shareC. changeD. supportFSoon the fire was burning bright, and everyones spirits lifted. The kids 76 when Dad handed them each a piece of candy, and Mrs. Clark looked on with a(n) 77 that probably hadnt crossed her face si

37、nce her husband died last year.“God bless you,” she said. Dad 78 that everyone try on the shoes before we left. I was 79 when they all fit, and I wondered 80 he had known what sizes to get. Dad 81 each of the kids in his big arms and gave them a hug. They became attached to(依恋) him and didnt want us

38、 to 82 .At the door, Dad invited Mrs. Clark and the children 83 for Christmas dinner the next day. With a look of deep 84 , Mrs. Clark nodded.On the way back home, Dad explained that he and Mom had 85 money here and there all year long to buy me a dress for Christmas. But yesterday, when he had seen

39、 little Jake with his feet 86 in gunnysacks(黄麻袋), Dad knew what he had to do. “I 87 that money on some shoes and a little candy for those children. I hope you understand,” he said.I understood very 88 . My father had given me a gift much 89 than a dress. He gave me the look on Mrs. Clarks face, the

40、smiles of her three children, and the best Christmas 90 of my life.76. A. cheeredB. hidC. quarrelledD. stared77. A. tearB. smileC. expressionD. behavior78. A. agreedB. threatenedC. insistedD. opposed79. A. amazedB. satisfiedC. afraidD. anxious80. A. whetherB. thatC. whereD. how81. A. kissedB. tookC.

41、 shookD. helped82. A. standB. stayC. leaveD. visit83. A. throughB. acrossC. overD. in84. A. misunderstandingB. seriousnessC. admirationD. gratefulness85. A. foundB. borrowedC. paidD. saved86. A. packedB. wrappedC. cleanedD. protected87. A. investedB. earnedC. spentD. wasted88. A. wellB. littleC. poo

42、rlyD. differently89. A. lessB. cheaperC. prettierD. greater90. A. intentionB. memoryC. promiseD. journeyGBack to the Hanfu-ture: Young Chinese Revive Ancient FashionDressed in a flowing long robe decorated with old-time embroidery(刺绣), stylist Xiao Hang looks like she surfaced from a time machine as

43、 she walks across the busy Beijing metro, attracting 91 glances and inquisitive questions.China has welcomed Western fashion and futuristic technology as its economy boomed in recent decades. 92 , a growing number of young people like Xiao are looking to the past for their clothing choices and dress

44、ing traditional “hanfu”, or “Han clothing”. These 93 costumes of the Han majority are 94 a renaissance in part because the government is promoting traditional culture. Period dramas have also 95 to the rise in interest in traditional Chinese “hanfu”-The Story of Minglan, a TV series set in the Song

45、Dynasty, appealed to more than 400 million viewers in three days earlier this year.There is no 96 definition of what counts as “hanfu” since each Han-dominated dynasty had its own style, but the outfits are 97 by loose, flowing robes that drape around the body, with sleeves that hang down to the kne

46、es. “When we were little, we would also drape sheets and duvets around ourselves to 98 we were wearing beautiful clothes,” Xiao told AFP. Xiao, who used to work at a state-owned machine manufacturing company, now runs her own “hanfu” business, where she 99 customers for photo shoots and even plans h

47、anfu-style weddings. In modern China, the “hanfu” community gathers people: from history 100 to anime(动画)fans, to students and even young professionals. Yang Jiaming, a high school student in Beijing, wears his outfit under his school uniform. “Two-thirds of my wardrobe is hanfu,” he said, showing u

48、p in a Tang-style beige gown and black boots at a hanfu gathering, adding that his classmates and teachers have been 101 his style. “Clothes are the foundation of culture,” said Jiang Xue, who is part of Beijing-based “hanfu” club. “If we, as a people and as a country, do not even 102 our traditiona

49、l clothing or dont wear them, how can we talk about other essential parts of our culture?” she said.There is some way before the style reaches mainstream 103 in China. Others say theyre 104 by the odd looks they get when wearing “hanfu” in public. “I used to be very embarrassed to wear hanfu out,” s

50、creenwriter Cheng Xia told AFP. Yang, the high school student, is more 105 . He said, “At the very least, we can wear our own traditional clothes.”91. A. weirdB. frightenedC. curiousD. strange92. A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. AndD. Rather93. A. fashionableB. historicC. trendyD. important94. A. enjoyingB.

51、witnessingC. sufferingD. resisting95. A. lostB. referredC. attributedD. contributed96. A. vagueB. foggyC. scientificD. uniform97. A. decoratedB. characterizedC. designedD. dotted98. A. describeB. symbolizeC. pretendD. display99. A. dressesB. takesC. accompaniesD. represents100. A. figuresB. research

52、ersC. enthusiastsD. majors101. A. suitable forB. supportive ofC. opposed toD. different from102. A. appreciateB. wearC. respectD. suit103. A. preferenceB. favourC. acceptanceD. reception104. A. defeatedB. persuadedC. scaredD. discouraged105. A. indifferentB. pessimisticC. optimisticD. keen-edgedHMid

53、-Autumn Festival, a typical agricultural harvest and get-together festival, falls on lunar August 15. I disliked it not because its 106 commercialized but because Im an orphan (孤儿). However, a(n) 107 in my college changed my view. Last year, finding I had little in common with my classmates, I felt

54、108 . With Mid-Autumn Festival 109 , my class decided to hold a Middle-Autumn Festival Eve Party. After all, this was a(n) 110 occasion for them. On that day, we dressed up in beautiful custume, setting off to the 111 together. To be frank, seeing the classroom 112 with fancy lanterns, everyone seem

55、ed happy except me. After having moon-cakes, puddings and roast turkey, many activities ranging from singing to guessing riddles, went off. Everyone 113 and clapped when the performers performed wonderfully. Later, in spite of my unwillingness, I was still invited to 114 my group to join in the wres

56、tling match. Unbelievably, I won. Given 115 , I was absolutely pleased. I was grateful to the organizers, taking advantage of this chance to express my 116 to them. From then on, I began to make friends with others. As time 117 , I had more faith in myself. In brief,I 118 Mid-Autumn Festival now. I

57、always 119 on joyful moments and merry atmosphere of that night, holding the belief that lifes 120 .106. A. originallyB. immediatelyC. previouslyD. horribly107. A. experienceB. atmosphereC. beliefD. joy108. A. romanticB. lonelyC. capableD. selfish109. A. disappearingB. harvestingC. passingD. approac

58、hing110. A. significantB. innerC. mediumD. autonomous111. A. churchB. weddingC. classroomD. branch112. A. awardedB. decoratedC. removedD. observed113. A. rolledB. battledC. surfedD. cheered114. A. representB. greetC. figureD. prove115. A. featuresB. envelopesC. regionsD. congratulations116. A. talen

59、tB. impactC. respectD. philosophy117. A. settled downB. marched onC. broke awayD. gave up118. A. chargeB. cureC. enjoyD. defend119. A. clickB. reflectC. pressD. depend120. A. beautifulB. effectiveC. generousD. legalII. 语法填空A阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Chongyang Festival, which has a history

60、of over 2,000 years, falls 1 the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. 2 (traditional), we should celebrate the festival by going mountain climbing, but how many people today still observe this tradition? Traditional Chinese Festivals are 3 important part of Chinese culture, an

61、d they must be promoted.Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nations history. The Dragon Boat Festival, for example, 4 (pass) down the story of Qu Yuan, a great poet 5 (live) in the Warring States period of ancient China, from generation to generation by celebrating with rice dumplings and

62、 dragon boat races.Moreover, celebrating traditional festivals allows us 6 (learn) to honour fine Chinese values. The full moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival that has a caring, family-centred message 7 (consider) as family togetherness.Finally, traditional festivals are a source of national pride and h

63、elp shape our national identity. For example, we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and Laba Festival with unique customs, and these shared 8 (experience) bring us together as a people. Traditional festivals tell us who we are 9 fill us with pride in being Chinese.Traditional festivals have been passed d

64、own to us from previous generations. So 10 is the duty of every one of us to protect them for generations to come.B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。San fu, in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历), also called the dog days of summer, refers to the three 10-day 11 (period) usually between mid-July to mid-Au

65、gust. Those days are predicted to be the 12 (hot) days of the year and they are divided into Toufu, Zhongfu and Mofu. There are some traditional Chinese ways to spend the dog days of summer.When the dog days come, its a custom for Chinese people to apply Sanfurie, 13 is made of traditional Chinese h

66、erbal medicine. It is believed that 14 (receive) Sanfutie during the dog days of summer is effective for coughs, asthma and arthritis 15 that it is also beneficial for the treatment of some winter illnesses.In the hot summer, people tend 16 (lose) their appetites (食欲). Therefore, people will make it

67、 17 tradition to eat certain food during different phases of Sanfu. For example, jiaozi, or boiled dumplings, can refresh 18 (people) feelings toward food during Toufu. The second phase of Sanfu is 19 (traditional) a time for consuming noodles, because it is believed to help people reduce internal h

68、eat. Usually, as Mofu 20 (come), the weather turns cool, and it is easy to get cold if a person keeps eating noodles wet in sweat (汗水) People, especially those who live in north China, usually eat the Chinese egg pancake.C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。The Spring Festival is the 21 (important)and t

69、he biggest traditional festival in China. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people will take a series of traditional activities 22 (celebrate)their reunion. But different parts of China have very different 23 (custom). Here are the most typical traditions.On the days before the New Year, Chinese f

70、amilies give 24 (they)houses a complete cleaning. 25 (traditional), this should be done before the New Years arrival, because the Chinese people consider it very important to sweep away any bad luck in the past year.Besides, dust and dirt 26 (connect)with “old” in Chinese culture, so cleaning the ho

71、use and sweeping the dust represent bidding farewell to the past.Also, people will go shopping and buy new clothes for the festival. Chinese people believe that buying new items symbolizes welcoming new things 27 getting ready for a new year.Reunion dinner(nin y fn) is held on New Years Eve of the C

72、hinese New Year, during which family members get together to celebrate. It is the most important dinner for Chinese and this is the best time for family re union in the whole year, especially for those 28 are far away from home. Children are supposed to return to their families. Married couples will

73、 go to the males relatives(and to the females relatives on 29 second day of the festivities).In the New Years Eve dinner, normally fish will be served. Dumplings are the most important dish in Northern China. Other dishes are depending on 30 (person)preference.D阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。Oc

74、tober 31st is a holiday of spirit, known 31 Halloween. On that night, youll see children running all over the street, 32 (wear) all kinds of costumes. Some look like old witches, some like the beautiful Snow White, 33 some like characters from filmsBatman, Spider man. SupermanThat night, lots of chi

75、ldren go from door to door for candies. The neighbors have long been 34 (prepare) with bags of chocolates, candies and fruits for children. On the day before Halloween. Basil and his friend Bob found two small pumpkins. They used knives 35 (turn) the pumpkins into lanterns, and then they put small c

76、andles inside. On the night of Halloween, they dressed up, taking their pumpkin lanterns and empty bags to go out. They knocked at the door of a house and said, “Trick 36 treat?” The door was opened and 37 man with a smile stood at the door. He filled their bags with many candies. They thanked the m

77、an and went away 38 (happy). They went to another house. A white “ghost” with an ugly face came out. Basil and Bob were very 39 (frighten). They ran away quickly, shouting and laughing. After returning home, 40 counted out their candies. There were more than 100 candies in their bags! Basil and his

78、friend had an exciting and happy Halloween this year.EIn China, the twelfth month of lunar year is called “La month,” and the _41_(eight)day of the twelfth lunar month is “Laba Festival”, _42_ is a traditional Chinese holiday toworshipthe ancestors and deities and pray for harvest and good fortune.

79、Themost popular tradition on the festival is _43_(make) and eating Laba porridge, which serves_44_a symbol of good fortune, long life, and fruitful harvest.The festival is also a day _45_ people put garlic in vinegar to pickle for more than 20 days before the Chinese New Year. The Laba garlic will _

80、46_(eat) on Chinese New Years Day as a special festival dish. There are many other _47_(custom) on Laba Festival. For example, people in Yi County, East Chinas Anhui Province, eat Laba tofu on that day. In Xining City, Northwest Chinas Qinghai Province,localseat wheat kernel rice _48_(boil) with bee

81、f and mutton.In northern Shanxi Province, people _49_(usual) eat Laba noodle soup. In some areas, a customof eating ice is preserved.Apart frompreparing the dining table, families throughout the country undertake a thorough houseclean onthis day, _50_(sweep) out the old in preparation for the New Ye

82、ar.F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。My American friend 51 (kind) invited me to her home 52 (celebrate) this years Thanksgiving Day. I 53 (experience)my first ever Thanksgiving. On the day，we watched the Thanksgiving parade(游行)in New York City on TV. My friends family sat 54 front of the television.

83、They came from all over the States and enjoyed being together. 55 (look) at their happy faces, I thought it was really a holiday for families, just like the Mid-Autumn Festival in China.That evening, we had a big Thanksgiving dinner. This 56 (tradition) meal included roast turkey, mashed potatoes an

84、d assorted vegetables. When the dishes and plates arrived at the table, we started to take turns to say the things we were thankful for. This, in fact, is a Thanksgiving tradition 57 many families practice in the US.Then, the food 58 (pass) around the table and we all ate far too much. I also had de

85、sserts with my dinner. There were different kinds of pies, such as apple pies, pumpkin pies and coconut pies.If one mentions Thanksgiving, one must talk about Black Friday, the Friday that follows Thanksgiving Day. Shops across the United States will give their 59 (big) sales of the whole year on Bl

86、ack Friday. Many people go crazy about 60 . I saw many long queues outside the shops on that day.GThe seventh day of the seventh lunar month is Qixi, widely _61_(regard) as China Valentines Day. But do you know the origin of this _62_(romance) festival?The story goes that the Weaver Girl _63_(fall)

87、in love with a cowherd. The Jade Emperor was strongly against the couples union and then separated them by the Milky Way, leaving them tom apart by the galaxy and only allowing them _64_(meet) once a year._65_ that, the distance could not stop their love for one another and they looked forward to me

88、eting once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.However, with the development of high speed railways, the tragedy of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl could not happen in modern China. A ride between Beijing and Shanghai on the high-speed rail only takes four hours. The _66_(efficient)

89、 of modern travel has shortened the”galactic distance“ between couples.On Qixi, more and more young people are going on dates and exchanging gifts to express their affection, _67_ are quite impressive. Love is in _68_ air at the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau(民政局), and long queues _69_(form) when couples rush to register for marriage. This is because Qixi carries _70_(it) a symbolic meaning: choose your own love and remain faithful for life.