Passage 3 “Tiger” in Chinese culture
2024~2025 学年镇江润州区第二学期期末改编
体裁：说明文
难度：
新趋势
传统文化 阅读材料，选择正确的答案。
For Chinese people, the tiger is the king of all the animals. So in Chinese culture, the tiger stands for being clever and strong. Chinese people think this big cat can protect them and make them stronger.
Tiger hats and shoes
They are in the shape of a tiger's head. Chinese babies often wear
them. That's because many parents hope their kids will be as strong as little tigers.
Cloth tigers
People make cloth tigers at the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that the “tigers” could “eat up” the bad animals and keep diseases away.
Tiger buns
In China, people make moon cakes at the Mid - Autumn Festival. But at the Spring Festival, people usually make tiger buns. They mean good luck and health.
(
A
)1. Which animal stands for being clever and strong in China?
A. The tiger.
B. The dragon.
C. The cat.
(
C
)2. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?
A. Tiger hats.
B. Tiger shoes.
C. Both A and B.
(
B
)3. When do Chinese people make cloth tigers?
A. At the Spring Festival.
B. At the Dragon Boat Festival.
C. At the Mid - Autumn Festival.
