2021-2022学年浙江省温州市环大罗山联盟高一（下）期中联考英语试卷（附答案详解）.docxVIP

第 =page 2 2页，共 =sectionpages 2 2页 第 =page 1 1页，共 =sectionpages 1 1页 2021-2022学年浙江省温州市环大罗山联盟高一（下）期中联考英语试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分） A Water flying through the air,loud music,and an excess of brightly-coloured shirts can only mean one thing - its Songkran,the traditional Thai New Year. Though several countries throughout Southeast Asia observe this Lunar New Year celebration,Thailands wet and wild festivities have gained global attention with international travellers to the kingdom to experience city-wide water fights. The dates for Songkran are 13-15 April each year,though sometimes the national holiday is extended if it falls on a weekend.Traditionally,each day was coupled with different customs,such as cleaning the house or preparing food for local monks.Many people still follow these practices,but not necessarily on specific days. In its simplest form,Songkran is a time where families come together.Those living and working away from their family home will travel to spend a few days with their relatives.Younger generations will pour silver cups of jasmine-scented water over the hands of older family members,and everyone will show their respect to Buddha statues by doing the same. Thais are typically calm,modest people,but they also place great importance on fun and Songkran is seen as a time to let loose.April is typically the hottest time of the year and everyone can use a break from the heat as well as the usual social conventions. The custom of water splashing seems to have evolved from the tradition of people dipping their fingers into the bowls of fragrant water and sprinkling them on others as a show of respect.Over time,the gentle water blessings gradually became mass water fights where everyone grabs a water gun or bucket to spray and splash all around,filled with a sense of fun and playfulness. How long will Songkran usually last if it meets the weekend？ ______ A. Three days B. Four days. C. Five days D. Six days Which phrase is closest in meaning