阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Zongzi is a traditional food for celebrating Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival). Zongzi is a popular dish served around this festival. Dragon Boat Racing isn’t a must in the North-west of China. ____16____
Zongzi is basically glutinous rice (糯米) with different fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves. After being cooked, all the ingredients stick together and stay in a particular shape when unwrapped. ____17____ But it’s worth every bit of effort.
___18___It was very difficult for young children and most of the time we ended up with broken leaves and spilt rice. But my parents always acknowledged our effort and encouraged us to try again and again. We often didn’t have that patience to wrap a Zongzi well, but we did get lots of fun. Thanks to my mum and dad who always involved me in the kitchen, I had many sweet childhood memories about Zongzi.
There is a large variety of Zongzi across China. ____19____ Growing up with sweet Zongzi filled with red beans, I experienced culture shock the first time I heard of salty ones. Having meat as the main filling is very popular in the southern regions of China, such as Shanghai.
I have great pleasure in making these Zongzi. The strong aroma (香味) that stays in my kitchen for hours brings me back to those good old days. ____20____
A. Zongzi is so nice and delicious!
B. They differ in size, shape and filling.
C. I remember being given the opportunity to wrap Zongzi.
D. It’s delicious food that involves some specific preparation.
E. This experience reminds me where I come from and what is important in life.
F. But Zongzi is definitely a must that makes the festival very attractive and special.
G. The sweet or salty Zongzi is different in taste, but they are equally delicious!
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了有关端午节的传统：包粽子。
16题详解】
根据上文“Zongzi is a popular dish served around this festival. Dragon Boat Racing isn’t must in the North-west of China.( 粽子是这个节日是受欢迎的。 在中国西北部，赛龙舟不是必须的。)”可知在中国西北地区端午期间可以不赛龙舟，但必须吃粽子，使节日非常有吸引力和特殊。故F“但粽子绝对是这个节日的必备之物，它使这个节日非常有吸引力和特别。”符合语境。选F。
【17题详解】
根据下文“But it’s’ worth every bit of effort.( 但这值得每一点努力。)”可知，包粽子需要复杂的准备过程，但这一切都值得。故D 项“这是一种需要特殊准备的美味食物。”符合语境。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据下文“It was very difficult for young children and most of the time we ended up with broken leaves and spilt rice.( 这对年幼的孩子来说是非常困难的，大多数时候我们最后都是破碎的叶子和洒出来的米饭。)”及“But my parents always acknowledged our effort and encouraged us to try again and again.( 但我的父母总是承认我们的努力，并鼓励我们一次又一次地尝试)”可知，我曾经有过包粽子的经历。故C选项“我记得我有机会包粽子。”故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“There is large variety of Zongzi across China.( 中国各地有各种各样的粽子)”可知，选项在描述粽子的形状，B项“它们的形状、大小等都有不同”符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据上文“The strong aroma (香味) that stays in my kitchen for hours brings me back to those good old days.( 在厨房里呆上几个小时的强烈香气使我回到了那些美好的旧时光)”可知，作者回忆曾经的美好日子，这段经历提醒自己时刻记住自己的根，做人不能忘本。故E项“这段经历提醒了我从哪里来，生活中什么是重要的”符合语境。故选E。
Zongzi is a traditional food for celebrating Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival). Zongzi is a popular dish served around this festival. Dragon Boat Racing isn’t a must in the North-west of China. ____16____
Zongzi is basically glutinous rice (糯米) with different fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves. After being cooked, all the ingredients stick together and stay in a particular shape when unwrapped. ____17____ But it’s worth every bit of effort.
___18___It was very difficult for young children and most of the time we ended up with broken leaves and spilt rice. But my parents always acknowledged our effort and encouraged us to try again and again. We often didn’t have that patience to wrap a Zongzi well, but we did get lots of fun. Thanks to my mum and dad who always involved me in the kitchen, I had many sweet childhood memories about Zongzi.
There is a large variety of Zongzi across China. ____19____ Growing up with sweet Zongzi filled with red beans, I experienced culture shock the first time I heard of salty ones. Having meat as the main filling is very popular in the southern regions of China, such as Shanghai.
I have great pleasure in making these Zongzi. The strong aroma (香味) that stays in my kitchen for hours brings me back to those good old days. ____20____
A. Zongzi is so nice and delicious!
B. They differ in size, shape and filling.
C. I remember being given the opportunity to wrap Zongzi.
D. It’s delicious food that involves some specific preparation.
E. This experience reminds me where I come from and what is important in life.
F. But Zongzi is definitely a must that makes the festival very attractive and special.
G. The sweet or salty Zongzi is different in taste, but they are equally delicious!
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了有关端午节的传统：包粽子。
16题详解】根据上文“Zongzi is a popular dish served around this festival. Dragon Boat Racing isn’t must in the North-west of China.( 粽子是这个节日是受欢迎的。 在中国西北部，赛龙舟不是必须的。)”可知在中国西北地区端午期间可以不赛龙舟，但必须吃粽子，使节日非常有吸引力和特殊。故F“但粽子绝对是这个节日的必备之物，它使这个节日非常有吸引力和特别。”符合语境。选F。
【17题详解】
根据下文“But it’s’ worth every bit of effort.( 但这值得每一点努力。)”可知，包粽子需要复杂的准备过程，但这一切都值得。故D 项“这是一种需要特殊准备的美味食物。”符合语境。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据下文“It was very difficult for young children and most of the time we ended up with broken leaves and spilt rice.( 这对年幼的孩子来说是非常困难的，大多数时候我们最后都是破碎的叶子和洒出来的米饭。)”及“But my parents always acknowledged our effort and encouraged us to try again and again.( 但我的父母总是承认我们的努力，并鼓励我们一次又一次地尝试)”可知，我曾经有过包粽子的经历。故C选项“我记得我有机会包粽子。”故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“There is large variety of Zongzi across China.( 中国各地有各种各样的粽子)”可知，选项在描述粽子的形状，B项“它们的形状、大小等都有不同”符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据上文“The strong aroma (香味) that stays in my kitchen for hours brings me back to those good old days.( 在厨房里呆上几个小时的强烈香气使我回到了那些美好的旧时光)”可知，作者回忆曾经的美好日子，这段经历提醒自己时刻记住自己的根，做人不能忘本。故E项“这段经历提醒了我从哪里来，生活中什么是重要的”符合语境。故选E。
