The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. 1
People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. 2
Lantern riddle games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. 3
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People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival.
B
It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. 2
D
People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends.Lantern riddle games are also popular during the Lantern Festival. Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. 3
F
Tangyuan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. 4E
On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion (团圆).5
A
In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, except for the beautiful lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organize a fireworks party.People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival.
答案：1. B 2. D 3. F 4. E 5. A
1. Whose job was it to organize the Spring Festival in Gu's family in the past?______
2. How did Gu greet her relatives this year?______
3. What would relatives talk about when they ran out of topics?______
4. How long did it take Gu's family to cook the Chinese New Year's Eve meal this year?______
5. Do you think Gu's changes are good? Why or why not?______
Gu's parents' (job).
2. How did Gu greet her relatives this year?______
By making video calls with them.
3. What would relatives talk about when they ran out of topics?______
Young people's studies, work, and marriages.
4. How long did it take Gu's family to cook the Chinese New Year's Eve meal this year?______
Around two hours.
5. Do you think Gu's changes are good? Why or why not?______
Yes. They make the festival relaxing.
答案：1. Gu's parents' (job). 2. By making video calls with them. 3. Young people's studies, work, and marriages. 4. Around two hours. 5. Yes. They make the festival relaxing.(言之有理即可)