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The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang China
Spring is the time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China is famous for peonies, the city's official flower. The city's annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.
You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence. Don't miss the 1,600yearold “Peony King”！
UN Chinese Language Day
Chinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The UN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses.It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12.But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. It means “rain of millet”．People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cangjie. Many people believe that Cangjie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.
China Space Day
On April 24,1970, China's first manmade Earth satellite—Dongfanghong Ⅰ—went into space.It was a big step for China's space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Space Day. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development.
In 2018, China had big plans for its space program. On December 8, it launched its second lunar rover(月球车) as part of the Chang'e 4 space mission, which landed on the far side of the moon.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国洛阳牡丹文化节、联合国中文日和中国航天日。
1．When was the first UN Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations?
A．In 1970. B．In 1983.
C．In 2010. D．In 2011.
C [细节理解题。根据UN Chinese Language Day部分中的“In 2010，the first UN Chinese Language Day was held on Nov.12.”可知，第一个联合国中文日是在2010年举行的。]
2．What does the introduction to China Space Day show?
A．China sent the first manmade Earth satellite.
B．China has progressed greatly in astronautics.
C．Chang'e 4 consists of two lunar rovers.
D．Chang'e 4 is another space station built by China.
B [推理判断题。根据对China Space Day部分的整体理解，尤其是“It was a big step for China's space program.”“In 2018，China had big plans for its space program.”可知，本部分对中国航天日的介绍展示了中国在太空航空学方面取得了非常大的进展。]
3．What do the festivals have in common?
A．They all take place in April at present.
B．They are celebrated nationwide.
C．All the participants are Chinese people.
D．Their dates were once changed for some reason.
A [细节理解题。根据The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang China部分中的“The city's annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May.”，UN Chinese Language Day部分中的“But since 2011，it has been held on April 20.”，China Space Day部分中的“In 2016，the government set April 24 as China Space Day.”可知，这三个节日的共同点是它们现在都在4月份举行。]
