Vietnam made preparations for the Lunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.
The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly colored carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.
As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.
Thursday's event in Vietnam this year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However, Vietnam has increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.
“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag at Hanoi's West Lake.
This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A. Kitchen fires in Vietnam. B. Traditional customs of Vietnam.
C. A report on family activities in Vietnam. D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
13. What's the author's attitude towards the Vietnam's actions to control COVID-19?
A. Critical. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned.
14. What was the change about fish release in Vietnam this year?
A. It required few lake fish. B. It was more interesting and diverse.
C. It was more environmentally friendly. D. It required more people and plastic bags.
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive Time
B. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish Release
C. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are Funny
D. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。越南为农历新年做准备，周四放生了一条鱼。 这一传统包括在春节正式开始前一周将鲤鱼放生到河流和湖泊中。文章介绍了这一习俗的起源以及相关的节日活动，和今年这一活动的特别之处。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly colored carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The "Kitchen Gods" report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.(这一传统源于古代的“灶神”故事。这三个人，两男一女，会在年底的时候骑在色彩鲜艳的鲤鱼身上。他们去天堂见玉皇大帝，玉皇大帝统治着那里。“灶神”报道他们所代表的家庭，以寻求皇帝的照顾和保护。他们的努力让厨房的火继续燃烧，让家庭幸福健康)”可知，第二段主要讲了一个关于越南农历新年的故事。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Thursday's event in Vietnam this year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However, Vietnam has increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.(由于2019冠状病毒病的影响，周四在越南发生的疫情比以往任何时候都更受控制。 它正在该国的几个北部地区蔓延。然而，越南增加了接触检测、大规模检测和检疫措施，以减缓传播。这种积极的行动限制了该国的感染和死亡人数)”可推知，作者对越南防控新冠肺炎采取的行动持积极态度。故选B
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.(今年，由于COVID-19，放生鱼类的人减少了，但人们对塑料袋的态度发生了重大变化。经过多年的劝说，现在他们不再把塑料袋扔进水里，而是把它们收集起来循环利用)”可知，今年越南的鱼类放生更环保。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Vietnam made preparations for the Lunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.(越南为农历新年做准备，周四放生了一条鱼。这一传统包括在春节正式开始前一周将鲤鱼放生到河流和湖泊中)”结合文章介绍了这一习俗的起源以及相关的节日活动，和今年这一活动的特别之处。可知，B选项“越南农历新年放鱼”最符合文章标题。故选B。
