2025年六升七英语衔接期文化习俗传承与创新写作试卷及答案

2025 年六升七英语衔接期文化习俗传承与创新写作试卷及答案 I. Multiple Choice (10 questions, 2 points each) 1. During Chinese New Year, people often clean their houses to... A) Welcome good luck and sweep away bad luck. B) Prepare for guests to visit. C) Decorate with new furniture. D) Make space for fireworks. 2. The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated by eating... A) Zongzi. B) Mooncakes. C) Dumplings. D) Rice cakes. 3. Which festival involves dragon boat races? A) Spring Festival. B) Lantern Festival. C) Dragon Boat Festival. D) Qingming Festival. 4. "Red envelopes" (hóngbāo) are traditionally given during... A) Christmas. B) Chinese New Year. C) Birthday parties. D) National Day. 5. In Western culture, Thanksgiving is mainly celebrated in... A) China. B) The United States and Canada. C) Australia. D) Japan. 6. Which flower symbolizes the Lunar New Year in China? A) Rose. B) Chrysanthemum. C) Peach blossom. D) Tulip. 7. What is a common way to celebrate Christmas in many countries? A) Eating mooncakes. B) Lighting fireworks. C) Decorating a tree and exchanging gifts. D) Racing dragon boats. 8. The Lantern Festival marks the end of... A) The Dragon Boat Festival. B) The Mid-Autumn Festival. C) Chinese New Year celebrations. D) The Qingming Festival. 9. Which custom is shared by both Chinese and Western cultures? A) Giving red envelopes. B) Eating turkey on a specific holiday. C) Lighting candles for remembrance. D) Family reunions during major festivals. 10. "Trick or treat" is associated with... A) Easter. B) Halloween. C) Valentine’s Day. D) New Year’s Eve. II. Multiple-Answer Questions (10 questions, 2 points each) 11. Which TWO are traditional Chinese festivals? (Select 2) A) Christmas B) Spring Festival C) Halloween D) Dragon Boat Festival 12. What TWO activities are common during Chinese New Year? (Select 2) A) Carving pumpkins B) Setting off fireworks C) Eating turkey D) Family reunion dinners 13. Which TWO are symbols of good luck in Chinese culture? (Select 2) A) Black cat B) Red color C) Number 4 D) Dragon 14. TWO typical foods eaten during Western Christmas are: (Select 2) A) Mooncakes B) Roast turkey C) Pumpkin pie D) Zongzi 15. Which TWO customs are part of a traditional Chinese wedding? (Select 2) A) Exchanging diamond rings B) Serving tea to elders C) Wearing a white gown D) Bride wearing red (qipao/cheongsam) 16. TWO ways people honor ancestors during Qingming Festival include: (Select 2) A) Flying kites B) Sweeping tombs C) Eating mooncakes D) Offering food and paper items 17. Which TWO are common elements in celebrating birthdays internationally? (Select 2) A) Blowing out candles on a cake B) Giving red envelopes C) Singing "Happy Birthday" D) Dragon dancing 18. TWO modern ways to preserve cultural festivals are: (Select 2) A) Ignoring old traditions B) Using social media to share customs C) Creating digital greeting cards D) Banning traditional foods 19. Which TWO festivals involve lighting lanterns? (Select 2) A) Mid-Autumn Festival B) Lantern Festival C) Dragon Boat Festival D) Thanksgiving 20. TWO challenges in preserving cultural traditions today are: (Select 2) A) Globalization blending customs B) Younger generations losing interest C) Increased government support D) Easier access to traditional clothing III. True or False (10 questions, 2 points each) 21. The Spring Festival is based on the lunar calendar. → T / F 22. Halloween originated in China. → T / F 23. Sending electronic red envelopes via apps is a modern innovation. → T / F 24. Eating dumplings is a custom only for Western New Year’s Eve. → T / F 25. Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day. → T / F 26. The color white is traditionally worn at Chinese weddings. → T / F 27. Thanksgiving celebrates the harvest and blessings. → T / F 28. Lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolize the moon’s brightness. → T / F 29. Cultural appropriation means respectfully adopting elements of another culture. → T / F 30. All countries celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1st. → T / F IV. Short Answer (4 questions, 5 points each) 31. Explain why family reunion is important during major festivals like Chinese New Year or Christmas. 32. Describe one traditional Chinese custom and how it has been adapted in modern times (e.g., red envelopes, festival foods). 33. Compare how respect for elders is shown in Chinese culture (e.g., serving tea) and one Western custom. 34. Suggest one creative way young people can help preserve cultural traditions while making them appealing to their generation. Answer Key I. 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.B II. 11.B,D 12.B,D 13.B,D 14.B,C 15.B,D 16.B,D 17.A,C 18.B,C 19.A,B 20.A,B III. 21.T 22.F 23.T 24.F 25.T 26.F 27.T 28.T 29.F 30.F IV. 31. Family reunions strengthen bonds, pass down traditions, and create shared memories, reinforcing cultural identity. 32. Example: Red envelopes. Traditionally given physically for luck; now sent digitally via apps for convenience while keeping the symbolism. 33. Chinese: Serving tea to elders in ceremonies shows reverence. Western: Sending cards/calls on holidays like Mother’s Day expresses gratitude. 34. Example: Use TikTok/Instagram to create short videos explaining traditions with trendy music, or design modern art inspired by folklore.