题型：语法填空（语篇） 题类： 难易度：普通
湖北省武汉市江夏区部分学校2023-2024学年下学期八年级英语5月月考试卷
There are many beautiful bridges in the world. Two of them are more than 1, 000 years old and you really should try (visit)!
The first one is the Zhaozhou Bridge in China. It is famous for its design and shape. It is (special) and cleverly designed. The bridge is 50 meters long and 10 meters high with 28 arches. There are no nails (钉子) cement (水泥) in the bridge, only stones. The stones have different shapes and sizes they fit together perfectly. So far, it (experience) many natural disasters, such as floods and earthquakes throughout history, but it is still there. Its shape is a smile which means good luck.
The (two) one is the Arkadiko Bridge in Greece. It is about 22 meters long and 5 meters wide. This bridge seems much (small). It is less wide for more people (walk) on it, however, it was the only way people could cross the river in the past.
Every year, many (tour) visit the two bridges and take photos. These two bridges are not only important parts of the World Cultural Heritage but also symbols of human wisdom and creativity.
The Chinese dragon is one of the most important parts in Chinese culture. Chinese dragons look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer in Chinese culture. They have two horns (角) and a long body. They also have fantastic powers—they can fly in the sky, swim in the sea and can even make rain.
The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon". In Chinese, excellent people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings talk about dragons. For example, "Hope one's child will become a dragon" means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon are creative, active, brave and it's easier for them to get angry. There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as the Dragon Head-raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival. The festivals are celebrated differently by us. These two festival s come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
People who are interested in Chinese culture may study dragons and it will be helpful for them to have a better understanding of Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is our duty to work together to pass our traditional culture on to more and more people.
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