阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The Spring Festival is the biggest
festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There
is a lot to do.
On the eve of the Spring Festival,
family members get together and have a big meal. Their favourite dish on this
day is dumplings.
Days before the Spring Festival, families
will clean their houses. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes
the home ready for good luck.
The colour red is everywhere
during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy colour and will bring
them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate their homes with
pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of "hongbao". It is a red paper
bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones "hongbao".
They think it brings good luck.
The Spring Festival is the time to
make everybody happy. So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring
unhappiness to other people. For instance, you'd better not say any bad words
like "death". Don't break anything. People think that it means your
luck is running out.
Also, don't borrow or lend money
on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.
(1)
What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?
A . Family members gather for a big meal.
B . Friends eat dumplings together.
C . They borrow money from friends.
D . They give each other "hongbao".
(2)
Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival?
A . Because they enjoy cleaning.
B . Because it is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.
C . Because they think it will bring happiness to others.
D . Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money.
(3)
Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival?
A . Returning money before the Spring Festival.
B . Saying bad words like "death".
C . Wearing red clothes.
D . Decorating houses with red paper.
(4)
We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is .
A . a time of harvest and fun
B . celebrated for one whole month
C . only celebrated in China
D . a time for families to get together
答案: A
B
B
D