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►专题 12 阅读理解微技能之判断推理题
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【判断推理题微技能】
1．细节推断题
要求考生根据语篇关系，推断具体细节，如时间、地点、人物关系、人物身份、事件等。一般可根据短文提供
的信息，或者借助生活常识进行推理判定。考生只有把握文章的内在关系，理解文章的真正含义，才可以判断
正确答案。
典题印证
Other organizations such as banks ask customers to sign long contracts they may not read or understand, but Miller
believes social media requires special attention because it is so new. “We still don’t know how significant the long-term
impact is going to be of unwise things that kids put on social media that come back and bite them in 20 years’ time,” he
says.
Andrew Miller thinks social media needs more attention than banks mainly because _______.
A. their users consist largely of kids under 20 years old
B. the language in their contracts is usually harder to understand
C. the information they collected could become more valuable in future
D. it remains unknown how users’ data will be taken advantage of
2．文章来源或读者对象类推断题
考生本身要具备一定的常识，把文章的内容与自己所具备的常识结合起来做出正确的判断。如要对报纸、杂志、
网络、小说、童话、广告、说明书、旅游指南、药品说明、操作指南等文章的语言特色，特别是其专用词汇有
基本的了解，根据文章的语言特色和其专用词汇对号入座，快速选出最佳答案。典题印证
EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable
risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
to imports of clothing and other textile products.
The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over
10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.
...........
A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands
such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although
concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.
..........
Which section of the website does the text come from?
A. Lifestyle. B. Technology. C. Business. D. Environment.
3．写作意图类推断题
要求根据文章的论述，揣测作者的写作意图。作者一般不直接陈述自己的意图，而是通过文章所提供的事实，
客观地使读者信服某种想法或观点。这种题型要求考生不但能理解文章的大意，同时还要具备对作者阐述问题
的方法进行归纳总结和分析的能力。判断文章的写作目的时一定要对文章主题有正确的把握，阅读时务必找准
文章的主旨句，准确归纳文章主题。
典题印证
If you are a fruit grower—or would like to become one—take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around.It’s
called Apple Day but in practice it’s more like Apple Month.The day itself is on October 21，but since it has caught
on，events now spread out over most of October around Britain.
Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see，and often taste，a wide variety of apples.To people who are used
to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets，it can be quite an eye opener
to see the range of classical apples still in existence，such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.Although it
doesn’t taste of anything special，it’s still worth a try，as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cat’s Head which is more of a
curiosity than anything else.
There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions.One of the very best varieties for eating quality
is Orleans Reinette，but you’ll need a warm，sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it，so it’s a pipe dream for
most apple lovers who fall for it.
At the events，you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions，and because
these are family affairs，children are well catered for with applethemed fun and games.
Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercialorchards．If you want to have a real orchard experience，try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near
Faversham in Kent.
What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To show how to grow apples.
B．To introduce an apple festival.
C．To help people select apples.
D．To promote apple research.
4．态度倾向类推断题
考查考生是否了解文中作者或文中人物对某事物所持的观点或态度。要求考生具有在正确理解文意的基础上，
对观点或态度倾向进行分析、识别的能力。该类型题目的选项一般含有以下三类词：(1)中性词：
uninterested(不感兴趣的)，neutral(中立的)，indifferent(漠不关心的)等；(2)褒义词：positive(积极的)，
supportive(支持的)，humorous(滑稽的)，enthusiastic(热情的)，admiring(赞赏的)等；(3)贬义词：disgusted(厌恶
的)，critical(批评的)，negative(否定的，消极的)，disappointed(失望的)等。
典题印证
The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy(自主性) and the development of
adult identity.However，now they are becoming an extended period of adolescence，during which many of today’s
students are not shouldered with adult responsibilities.
For previous generations，college was a decisive break from parental control; guidance and support needed to
come from people of the same age and from within.In the past two decades，however，continued connection with and
dependence on family，thanks to cell phones，email and social media，have increased significantly.Some parents go
so far as to help with coursework.Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of the family to
autonomy and adult responsibility ， universities have given in to the idea that they should provide the same
environment as that of the home.
What’s the author’s attitude toward continued parental guidance to college students?
A．Sympathetic. B．Disapproving. C．Supportive. D．Neutral.
附注：英语阅读理解中表示作者态度的高频词汇1. positive 肯定的,积极的 10.subjective 主观的
2. passive 被动的，消极的 11.objective 客观的
3. negative 消极的 12.neutral 中立的
4. supportive 支持的 13.concerned 关心的，有关的
5. disapproving 不赞成的 14.optimistic 乐观的
6. critical 批评的 15.pessimistic 悲观的
7. conservative 保守的 16.indifferent 漠不关心的
8. suspicious 可疑的，怀疑 17.unconcerned 不关心的
的
9. puzzled/ confused 困惑的
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真题演
1．细节推断题
片段节选
Over the last seven years, most states have banned texting by drivers, and public service campaigns have tried a
wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones when they are behind the wheel.
Yet the problem, by just about any measure, appears to be getting worse. Americans are still texting while driving,
as well as using social networks and taking photos. Road accidents, which had fallen for years, are now rising sharply.
8. Which of the following best describes the ban on drivers' texting in the US?
A. Ineffective. B. Unnecessary.
C. Inconsistent. D. Unfair.
2．文章来源或读者对象类推断题
片段节选
Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 =
15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be
submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
21. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A textbook. B. An exam paper. C. A course plan. D. An academic article.
3．写作意图类推断题
片段节选
WE COMBAT ANIMAL DISEASES TOGETHER!
We want to prevent serious animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease, classical swine fever and African
swine fever from spreading to Finland. These and other animal diseases can be transmitted from one country to another
by animals or by meat and dairy products even if they are packed for personal consumption or intended as gifts.
Travelers like you play an important role in preventing the spread of animal diseases.
Don’t bring meat, meat products, milk and dairy products
from non-EU countries to Finland!
A ban on personal imports applies to meat and dairy products brought into Finland by travelers or ordered and sent
through the post. The ban applies to food stuffs intended for personal consumption or as gifts and to pet food. If you
have food products of animal origin with you, throw them in a waste container in the point of entry or contact Customs!
Whom is this notice intended for?
A. Food importers in Finland. B. Travelers to Finland.
C. Citizens in EU countries. D. Medical staff from non-EU countries.
4．态度倾向类推断题
片段节选
We already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentially harmful to us, to the Earth and to all
wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how these foods will affect us, they are not
worth the risk.
What’s the author’s attitude towards genetic engineering?
A.welcoming B.disapproving C.unconcerned D.optimistic
_____
测
好题必
2022年6月新高考I卷D篇
This research overturns the popular view that all human speech sounds were present when human beings evolvedaround 300,000 years ago. ”The set of speech sounds we use has not necessarily remained stable since the appearance
of human beings, but rather the huge variety of speech sounds that we find today is the product of a complex interplay
of things like biological change and cultural evolution,“ said Steven Moran, a member of the research team.
35. What does Steven Moran say about the set of human speech sounds?
A. It is key to effective communication. B. It contributes much to cultural diversity.
C. It is a complex and dynamic system. D. It drives the evolution of human beings.
2022年6月新高考全国Ⅱ卷D篇
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, says Levine’s findings are a great start.
But the study was small and needs to be repeated with far larger groups of people to determine exactly which aspects of
an exercise routine make the biggest difference.
15. What does Dr. Nieca Goldberg suggest?
A. Making use of the findings. B. Interviewing the study participants.
C. Conducting further research. D. Clarifying the purpose of the study.
2022年1月浙江卷C篇
The benefits of regular exercise are well documented but there's a new bonus to add to the ever-growing
list.New research found that middle-aged women who were physically fit could be nearly 90 percent less
likely to develop dementia（失智症）in later life-and if they did，it came on a decade later than less sporty
women.
Lead researcher Dr.Helena Horder, of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden,said:“These findings are
exciting because it's possible that improving people's cardiovascular（心血管的）fitness in middle age could
delay or even prevent them from developing dementia.”
For the study,191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were tired
out to measure their peak（最大值的）cardiovascular capacity.The average peak workload was measured at
103 watts.
A total of 40 women met the criteria for a high fitness level with a capacity of 120 watts or
higher. While 92 women were in the medium fitness category; A total of 59 were of low fitness level ,with a
peak workload of 80 watts or less,or having their tests stopped because of health problems.
These women were then tested for dementia six times over the following four decades.During that
time,44 of the women developed dementia.Five percent of the highly fit women developed
dementia,compared to 25 percent of the women with medium fitness and 32 percent of the women with low
fitness.
"However,this study does not show cause and effect between cardiovascular fitness and dementia, it
only shows an association.said Horder. More research is needed to see if improved fitness could have a
positive effect on the risk of dementia and also to look at when during a lifetime a high fitness level is mostimportant." She also admitted that a relatively small number of women were studied,all of whom were from
Sweden,so the results might not be applicable to other groups.
What do we know about Dr Horder's study?
A. It aimed to find a cure for dementia.
B.Data collection was a lengthy process.
C.Some participants withdrew from it.
D.The results were far from satisfactory.
2021年6月新高考2卷B篇
I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo, Paris for 11 years. Spot and Stripe are the first tiger cubs that have
ever been born here. Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood, so I decided to give them
round-the-clock care at home.
I've got two children—the younger one, Kynan, was extremely happy about the tigers arriving - but all of us really
looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow. I wasn't worried about bringing them into my home
with my wife and kids. These were cubs. They weighed about 2.5 kg and were so small that there was absolutely no
risk.
As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were asleep we
had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd get up to mischief. We'd come down in the morning to find they'd
turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some
tough times and I just felt extremely tired. I was grateful that my family was there to help. We had to have a bit of a
production line going, making up “tiger milk”, washing baby bottles, and cleaning the floors.
When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we knew
it really was time for them to go. It was hard for us to finally part with them. For the first few days, Kynan was always
a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
I'm not sad about it. I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo, and I do look back very fondly on the time that
we had them.
What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home?
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Costly. D. Risky.
2021年6月全国乙卷B篇
When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline
（座机）?
These days you'd be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn't own a mobile phone.
In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere,
anytime.
Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their
smartphones, according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third concede that it's
not really necessary and they're keeping it as a security blanket—19 percent say they never use it while a further 13percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.
More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor（因
素）—only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers
who've perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn't the only factor; I'd say it's also to do with the
makeup of your household.
Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather
than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our
home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick
up the phone (using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).
How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk
deliveries?
What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?
A.It remains a family necessity.
B.It will fall out of use some day.
C.It may increase daily expenses.
D.It is as important as the gas light.
2021年6月浙江卷C篇
If you ever get the impression that your dog can "tell" whether you look content or annoyed, you may be onto
something. Dogs may indeed be able to distinguish between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study.
Researchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images（图像） of the same person making either
a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only the upper half or the lower half of the
person's face. The researchers then tested the dogs' ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing
them the other half of the person's face or images totally different from the ones used in training. The researchers found
that the dogs were able to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one
would expect by random chance.
The study showed the animals had figured out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training
to new faces in the testing stage. "We can rule out that the dogs simply distinguish between the pictures bused on a
simple cue, such as the sight of teeth, " said study author Corsin Muller. "Instead, our results suggest that the successful
dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes, and the same rule applies to an angry mouth
having the same meaning as angry eyes."
"With our study, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial
expressions," Muller told Live Science.
At this point, it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize different facial expressions
in humans."To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives
them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions, ” and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn
to distinguish between them, Muller said.
What can we learn about the study from paragraph 2?A.Researchers tested the dogs in random order.
B.Diverse methods were adopted during training.
C.Pictures used in the two stages were different.
D.The dogs were photographed before the test.
2021年1月浙江卷C篇
Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees （黑猩猩） use to
communicate. They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to one another with a "vocabulary" of 66
gestures. The scientists discovered this by following and filming groups of chimps in Uganda, and examining more than
5, 000 incidents of these meaningful exchanges.
Dr Catherine Hobaiter, who led the research, said that this was the only form of intentional communication to be
recorded in the animal kingdom. Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they
deliberately sent a message to another group member.
"That's what's so amazing about chimp gestures, " she said. "They're the only thing that looks like human language
in that respect."
Although previous research has shown that apes and monkeys can understand complex information from another
animal's call, the animals do not appear to use their voices intentionally to communicate messages. This was a
significant difference between calls and gestures, Dr Hobaiter said.
Chimps will check to see if they have the attention of the animal with which they wish to communicate. In one
case, a mother presents her foot to her crying baby, signaling: "Climb on me." The youngster immediately jumps on to
its mother's back and they travel off together. "The big message from this study is that there is another species（物种）
out there that is meaningful in its communication, so that's not unique to humans, " said Dr Hobaiter.
Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy
in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were "a little
disappointing".
"The vagueness of the gesture meanings suggests either that the chimps have little to communicate, or we are still
missing a lot of the information contained in their gestures and actions, " she said. "Moreover, the meanings seem to not
go beyond what other animals convey with non-verbal communication. So, it seems the gulf remains."
What did Dr Shultz think of the study?
A.It was well designed but poorly conducted.
B.It was a good try but the findings were limited.
C.It was inspiring but the evidence was unreliable.
D.It was a failure but the methods deserved praise.
2021年6月新高考I卷D篇
Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional （情感的） intelligence. Many
people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be
measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and "people skills."Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond
skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad
purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help
her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily
make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support,
the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this
popularization is a new and much needed emphasis （重视）on emotion by employers, educators and others
interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and
researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will
excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances
in science will offer new perspectives （视角） from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional
intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
2. Why does the author mention "doctor" and "cheater" in paragraph 2?
A.To explain a rule.
B.To clarify a concept.
C.To present a fact.
D.To make a prediction.
3.What is the author's attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?
A.Favorable. B.Intolerant. C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
2021年6月全国甲卷D篇
Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go
beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or
creative than the rest of us? And who are they?
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is
not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the
genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or
belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that
members of their gender（性别）are "really, really smart." Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief:
Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are "really, really smart." Can our planet afford
to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of
genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors like gender, race, and classdo not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence,
creativity, perseverance（毅力）, and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."
1.What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?
A.They're unfair. B.They're conservative. C.They're objective. D.They're strict.
2.What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?
A.They think themselves smart.
B.They look up to great thinkers.
C.They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D.They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs.
_____
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1.【河南省九师联盟2022-2023学年高三开学考】
Talking to someone on a train, bus, or subway can be risky yet exciting, as you never know when they’re going to
get off. Starting a connection can be fun as the costs are fairly low and you can easily start and stop a conversation, or
get off if things become awkward. ____36____
Make eye contact. Making brief eye contact can show the persons that you’re interested and help you judge
whether they are interested in you. Glance at the persons and try to hold your gaze (注视) for just a second or
two.____37____If they meet your gaze, it’s likely positive. If they look away quickly or appear disinterested, it’s
probably best not to approach.
Smile at the persons. If you’ve successfully met their gaze, smile at them.
____38____If they smile back, you’re likely in luck in getting them to talk to you.
If you want to start a conversation with the persons, smiling is a great way to get somebody’s attention.
____39____Make a point to appear open, comfortable and available. Do this by keeping your arms uncrossed. Stand
or sit up straight and show good posture (姿势). Don’t cross your body or turn away from the persons, as these gestures
can make you appear closed off or disinterested.
Approach the persons to start talking to them. ____40____If you’re far away, move closer. You should be a
comfortable distance where you can hear each other yet not feel awkward if the conversation doesn’t work out.
A. Use open body language.
B. Mind your manners while talking.
C. Notice how they respond to your gaze.
D. Don’t worry because you can follow some tips that make you smile.
E. Once you’ve read that the persons are interested in chatting, make a move.
F. A small but sincere smile makes you appear interested, friendly and approachable.
G. Therefore, try to get someone’s attention and start a conversation by following the tips.
2.【湖北省高中名校联盟2023届新高三第一次联合测评】There are many sources of debate on a long Toad trip, including route selection, the choice of snacks, and,
probably most importantly, what to Play on the radio. Finding a way for all parties to listen to their own audio
without the need for headphones has been a goal of car makers for decades, and scientists may have finally
managed it.
A team from the University of Le Mans in France carefully positioned microphones, speakers and filters（过
滤器）to create personalised sound zones (PSZs) inside a car, and the small regions are where sound from a
set of speakers can be heard clearly. Outside these, it can not be heard.
One barrier which scientists have previously been unable to overcome was the impact of moving one’s
seat. They were able to form a PSZ, but unable to move it to follow a person if they moved the seat forwards or
backwards.
The French team created a new algorithm(算法) specifically to tackle this issue, which handles the
sound waves to create “bright” and “dark” zones in the car. “Loudspeakers are placed in the headrests, and
specific filters for each transducer(换能器) are calculated to reproduce a sound signal that maintains
good quality in the zone under consideration and is strongly weakened in other zones.” said Dr Lucas Vindrola,
the author of the study. “The key to the technique working properly is having sufficient microphones placed
around the car to detect how many people are in the car and where they are sitting. The price to pay is to have
control microphones in the passenger section, so that the algorithm can work.”
However, the technique is not yet ready to be commercially rolled out as a luxurious optional extra just yet,
as it currently works only for a limited range of frequencies.
28. What was once a challenge for scientists?
A. PSZs could hardly be formed.
B. The sound of moving a seat is loud,
C. They couldn’t create movable PSZs.
D. The seats couldn’t be moved back and forth.
29. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the impact of moving one’s seat was addressed.
B. Why enough microphones are placed around the car.
C. When the algorithm can work well for all passengers.
D. Where “bright” and “dark” zones are created in the car.
30. What can we infer about the new technique?
A. It currently works without limitation.
B. It has been put into use commercially.
C. It can function well with enough microphones.
D. It is costly to detect the position of microphones.
31. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To launch a new debate.
B. To tackle an old problem.
C. To advertise an algorithm.
D. To introduce a new technology.
3.【安徽省皖江名校2022-2023学年高三上学期开学摸底考】
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 Laba Festival, also simply called “Laba”, falls on the eighth day of the ____41____ (twelve) month of the
Chinese lunar year, which month is pronounced as “la” in Chinese.
Since it is in the last lunar month, the festival ____42____ (imply) saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the
new, and often regarded as ____43____ warm-up celebration for the upcoming Spring Festival.
This festival may date back to the ancient Chinese custom of ____44____ (sacrifice) offerings to the ancestors. As
for its origin, one story has it ____45____ the Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang herded (放牧) the landowner’s cattle when
he was a child. He was locked in a small room ____46____ one of the cattle broke its leg and the landowner didn’t give
him any food for three days. Zhu was starved to death and searched every corner of the room. He found a mouse hole
and ____47____ (dig) out some beans, grain and some other food, so he put them together ____48____ (make) some
porridge (粥) and found it delicious.
Later, Zhu Yuanzhang made himself an emperor. When he thought of the delicious porridge he ate in the
____49____ (child), he ordered his servants to cook sweet porridge and shared with the top officials. Afterwards, the
officials learned to cook the porridge themselves and introduced it to the civil society. _____50_____ (gradual) eating
porridge became a traditional custom.
