四、阅读理解。(30 分)
A(2026·泰州市靖江期末改编)
As the 2026 Year of the Horse draws near, four cute Spring Festival Gala mascots(吉祥物) catch people's attention. They are Qiqi, Jiji, Chichi and Chengcheng. Their names together mean "galloping forward(骐骥驰骋)", which perfectly matches the gala's theme, "Unstoppable Momentum(势不可挡)".

In Chinese culture, horses stand for strength, bravery and good luck. These four mascots not only carry forward traditional Chinese culture, but also show the beauty of nature and ecological(生态的) progress. They will surely bring joy and good luck to everyone during the Spring Festival.
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B
)1. How did the Three-Flowered Horse get its name?
A. It had a blue-black coat.
B. Its neck hair was cut into three parts.
C. It was a national treasure of the Han Dynasty.
D. It was the only wild horse species left on earth.
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A
)2. What do the four mascots have in common?
A. They all carry forward traditional culture.
B. They all have wings and head decorations.
C. They all represent confidence and bravery.
D. They all come from ancient Chinese artefacts.
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C
)3. 新考法 写作意图 The purpose of the passage is to
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A. talk about the cultural meaning of horses in China
B. describe the theme of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala
C. introduce the four mascots of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala
D. explain the success of Przewalski's horse protection in China