ENGLISH CONTEST 竞赛思维园地
Listening
For each question, choose the correct answer. 对于每个问题,选择正确的答案。
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You will hear a passage about the Lantern Festival. 你将听到一篇关于元宵节的短文。
( )1. How many festivals are there in the passage?

A.There are three.
B.There are two.
C.There are four.
( )2. What festival marks the end of the Spring Festival?
A. The Dragon Boat Festival.
B. The Lantern Festival.
C. Both A &. B.
( )3. What do kids usually do at the Lantern Festival?

A.Carry the lanterns and play with them.
B.Carry the lanterns and walk with their families in the street.
C.Hang the lanterns and play with lanterns.
( )4. What does tangyuan mean?

A.It means people will have a sweet life.
B.It means people get together and feel happy.
C.It means people will feel happy all year round.

For each question, write the correct answer. Write ONE word for each gap. 对于每一个问题,写出正确答案,每个空白处填一个单词。
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Have you ever seen a lion dance? It's one of the coolest parts of Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year!
A lion dance is performed by 1. ______ people inside a colourful lion costume—one moves the head, and the other controls the 2. ______. The lion's eyes are big and 3. ______, its tail wags like a real 4. ______! When the drum beats boom-boom-boom, the lion dances, jumps, and even rolls on the ground. Sometimes it "5. ______" green vegetables hung by kids—this is called cǎi qīng, which means good luck!
People 6. ______ and laugh when the lion dances. It's like watching a friendly giant play! The lion's moves are bold and playful. That makes everyone forget their 7. ______.
The lion dance reminds us to be brave and happy, just like a lion! Next time you see one, wave and say "Ha! Ha!" to scare 8. ______ bad luck. You'll love it!