【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 particularly loved by Chinese people. Here are the top six lucky ones. Please note we use “pinyin” here because “pinyin” is the Chinese spelling system for the characters. For example， “fu” is the “pinyin” for good luck in Chinese. “pinyin” “fu” is only the phonic ( 語音的 ) part of the character and if you want to know the meaning of good luck “fu” ， you must read the Chinese character 福 because “fu” also represents (代表 ) other Chinese characters that sound the same. 1．福 “fu” means blessing ， good fortune， good luck. Chinese character 福 “fu” is one of the most popular ones used during Chinese New Year. It is often displayed upside down on the front door of a house or an apartment. The upside down 福 “fu” means good luck es since the character for upside down in Chinese sounds the same as the character for “e” ． 2．祿 “l(fā)u” means prosperity. It is used to mean official39。s salary (薪水 ) in feudal (封建的 ) China. 3．壽 “shou” means longevity. Chinese character 壽 “shou” also means life ， age or birthday. 4．喜 “xi” is happiness. The doubled character 喜 “xi” means double happiness. It is usually displayed everywhere at Chinese weddings. 5．財(cái) “cai” is wealth or money. Chinese often say “money can make a ghost turn a millstone” ． It is to say money really can do a lot of things. But still money can39。t buy everything. 6．和 “he” means harmonious. People39。s harmony is an important part of Chinese culture. When you have harmonious relations with others， things will be a lot easier for you. 55． What does the word “character” means in this passage ？ A．性格 B．漢字 C．角色 D．特征 56． What does the upside down 福 “fu” mean ？ A． It means ing. B． It means that good luck es. C． It means good fortune. D． It means that “fu” is upside down. 57． Which sentence is right according to the passage？ A． Money is a ghost. B． Money can buy everything. C． Money is everything. D． Money isn39。t everything. 58． After reading the passage， can we say that sound “he” only means harmony ？ A． No， we can39。t. B． Yes， we can. C． I know several words read as “he” .D． Yes， you can. C One night, Vicky had a fight with her mother and ran away from home. But she soon remembered she did not have any money. She walked until she found a noodle shop. The smell made her hungry. The shop owner saw her standing outside. “Hey little girl, would you like something to eat?” he asked. “I would, but I have no money,” she replied in a low voice. “Don ’t worry. It will be my treat,” the shop owner said. A few minutes later the owner brought her a bowl of delicious noodles. Vicky began to cry. “What’s wrong?” the owner asked. “Nothing. I am just touched by your kindness,” Vicky said as she wiped away (擦去 ) her tears. “A stranger on the street can give me a bowl of noodles. But why is my mother so mean to me?” The owner looked at Vicky and shook his head. “I only gave you one bowl of noodles and you felt that way,” he said. “Your mother has raised you and fed you since you were born.” He was right. “Why am I not more grateful? I feel terrible,” Vicky thought. She decided to go home and thought about what she would say to her mother when she returned. Maybe she would say, “Mom, I’m sorry. Please f ive me. I love you,” she thought. However, when Vicky got home, she saw her mother was very worried and tired. “Vicky, e inside, honey,” she said. “You are probably hungry. I made something to eat just in case(以防萬一 ) you e home. Come and eat while it is still hot.” Vicky burst into tears and ran to her mom’s arms. She didn’t say anything, but she would never take her mother’s love for granted again. 59. Vicky cried in front of the shop owner because______ . A. she was hungry and she didn’t have money B. she told the owner about the fight with her mother C. the owner offered her a free meal and she was touched D. the noodles were really delicious 60. Which of the following is NOT true according to Vicky’s conversation with the man? A. Vicky thought her mother was very mean to her. B. The man thought Vicky should thank her mother for raising her. C. Vicky realized what she did was wrong after she heard the man’s words. D. The man thought Vicky was a terrible and ungrateful kid. 61. What is the st