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    The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar(阴历). This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty(朝代)and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.

    Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lantern's were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes.

    Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character(汉字),a famous person's name, or a place name.

    The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part they're named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.

    In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic(浪漫的). Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this:   

    Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood, in the dim(昏暗的)light.

(1) The traditional festival talked about in this passage is called "    " in Chinese. 

A. 春节 B. 元宵节 C. 端午节
(2) When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival start from? 

A. The Han Dynasty. B. The Tang Dynasty. C. The Song Dynasty.
(3) What were sky lanterns first used for by Zhuge Kongming in ancient times?

A. Making wishes. B. Celebrating birthdays. C. Asking for help.
(4) Which of the following isNOT true about sweet dumplings?

A. They have different tastes. B. They are named "yuanxiao" all over the country. C. People enjoy the process of making them.
(5) The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was       in old times.

A. boring B. humorous C. romantic
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政治经济文化类; 说明文; 中国传统节假日与庆祝活动;
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    Happy, Happy Chinese New Year by Demi Hitz

    In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival. The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (Wash your hair and get a new haircut. Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!).On the eve of the new moon, a special feast is prepared…The first 15 days of the New Year are spent celebrating with lion dances, firecrackers, and other activities.

    Demi has long been interested in Eastern art and philosophy, which inspired her to create this book about the Chinese New Year celebration. She has written and illustrated more than 20 books for children, including The Empty Pot, Gandhi, and Kites:Magic Wishes that Fly Up to the Sky.

    Chinese New Year for Kids by Cindy Roberts

    Chinese New Year for Kids is a full color book with beautiful, Chinese illustrations. This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from ages 3 to 12 years old, for use in the classroom or at home. Children will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon dances, lion dances, art projects, and Chinese games.

    The art projects for Chinese New Year are designed to be easy, as well as inexpensive to reproduce for large groups. All the activities in this book have been tested in the classroom, with very successful results, and have caused lots of enthusiasm from children and teachers alike. Music, physical movement, art, and food all add to the ambiance of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.

(1) What is "Happy, Happy Chinese New Year"? A. A book. B. A celebration. C. A festival.
(2) What do Chinese usually do before the New Year? A. They usually have a big meal every day. B. They are busy cleaning and preparing. C. They are celebrating with activities.
(3) Who will most likely read the books by Demi? A. Children from western countries. B. Students from China. C. Indian Children.
(4) What will the readers most probably do after reading "Chinese New Year for Kids"? A. They will join to write more books about China. B. They will have a strong wish to visit China during Chinese New Year. C. They will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon and lion dances.
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