马年驾到！解锁生肖小知识
马年驾到！解锁生肖小知识

In China, we use 12 animals to name each year. This is our Chinese zodiac(生肖). 2026 is the Year of the Horse!
The 12 animals go in a cycle, like a circle. Every 12 years, the horse comes back. People say horses are strong, fast and brave. They run quickly and work hard. In the Year of the Horse, we hope to be as active and brave as a horse.
When the New Year comes, families get together. We eat dumplings, get lucky money, and say “Happy New Year!” Everyone wishes for a lucky and fun year ahead.

1.1.What do we use to name Chinese years?

A 12 animals.

B 12 fruits.

C 12 books.

D 12 toys.

解析：选A。 A细节理解题。第一段第一句“In China, we use 12 animals to name each year.”明确提到“我们用12种动物来命名每年”，因此答案是12种动物。故选A。

2.2.How often does the Year of the Horse come?

A Every 5 years.

B Every 12 years.

C Every 15 years.

D Every 20 years.

解析：选B。 B细节理解题。第二段第二句“Every 12 years, the horse comes back.”提到“每12年，马年就会回来”，说明马年每12年一次，因此答案是每12年。故选B。

3.3.What are horses like?

A Slow.

B Strong.

C Small.

D Lazy.

解析：选B。 B细节理解题。第二段“People say horses are strong, fast and brave. They run quickly and work hard.”明确说“人们说马是强壮、快速且勇敢的”，选项中只有“强壮”符合原文，因此答案是强壮。故选B。

4.4.What do families do when the New Year comes?

A Get together.

B Go to bed early.

C Read books.

D Play games.

解析：选A。 A细节理解题。第三段“When the New Year comes, families get together.”提到“当新年到来时，家人们会聚在一起”，因此答案是聚在一起。故选A。