D Read the magazine article about the Spring Festival celebrations in the past and the present and choose the best answer for each question.
Spring Festival: past and present
The Spring Festival has always been one of the biggest celebrations in the country. As with any festival, its customs have changed over time. These days, many people have added a modern touch to traditional celebrations. Let's take a look at how people have updated their celebrations.
Gifts have always been an important part of the Spring Festival. In the past, people exchanged simple gifts. Families gave each other home-made treats, like sweets and biscuits. But today, it is common for families to buy gift boxes filled with dried seafood, nuts or other tasty snacks.
Festival entertainment has also changed. Traditionally, people played cards, shared meals and set off firecrackers. Although family dinners are still popular, many families now eat at restaurants instead of at home. They usually follow up their dinners with live performances or films.
Technology has influenced the way people celebrate. It has allowed relatives and friends in different parts of the country—and even the world—to stay connected during the festival. These days, many people send and receive Chinese New Year greetings through messages or video calls. Giving red packets through apps has also become popular.
Although some traditions have changed over the years, the spirit and meaning of the Spring Festival stay the same. This festival is—and has always been—about family togetherness and warm wishes for happiness and health in the new year.
1 How has gift-giving during the Spring Festival changed?
a People usually give gift boxes today.
b People prefer to give home-made gifts today.
c People give more gifts today.
2 What is different about family dinners during the Spring Festival today?
a Families no longer eat together.
b Many families eat at restaurants instead of at home.
c Families prefer fast food instead of traditional dishes.
3 What has not changed about the Spring Festival?
a The food people eat.
b The spirit and meaning of the festival.
c The type of entertainment during the festival.
4 What is the main purpose of the article?
a To provide basic information about the Spring Festival.
b To look at how the Spring Festival celebrations have changed over time.
c To encourage people to keep up traditional celebrations.
Spring Festival: past and present
The Spring Festival has always been one of the biggest celebrations in the country. As with any festival, its customs have changed over time. These days, many people have added a modern touch to traditional celebrations. Let's take a look at how people have updated their celebrations.
Gifts have always been an important part of the Spring Festival. In the past, people exchanged simple gifts. Families gave each other home-made treats, like sweets and biscuits. But today, it is common for families to buy gift boxes filled with dried seafood, nuts or other tasty snacks.
Festival entertainment has also changed. Traditionally, people played cards, shared meals and set off firecrackers. Although family dinners are still popular, many families now eat at restaurants instead of at home. They usually follow up their dinners with live performances or films.
Technology has influenced the way people celebrate. It has allowed relatives and friends in different parts of the country—and even the world—to stay connected during the festival. These days, many people send and receive Chinese New Year greetings through messages or video calls. Giving red packets through apps has also become popular.
Although some traditions have changed over the years, the spirit and meaning of the Spring Festival stay the same. This festival is—and has always been—about family togetherness and warm wishes for happiness and health in the new year.
1 How has gift-giving during the Spring Festival changed?
a People usually give gift boxes today.
b People prefer to give home-made gifts today.
c People give more gifts today.
2 What is different about family dinners during the Spring Festival today?
a Families no longer eat together.
b Many families eat at restaurants instead of at home.
c Families prefer fast food instead of traditional dishes.
3 What has not changed about the Spring Festival?
a The food people eat.
b The spirit and meaning of the festival.
c The type of entertainment during the festival.
4 What is the main purpose of the article?
a To provide basic information about the Spring Festival.
b To look at how the Spring Festival celebrations have changed over time.
c To encourage people to keep up traditional celebrations.
答案：1. a
2. b
3. b
4. b
2. b
3. b
4. b
解析：
1. 题目询问春节送礼方式的变化，根据文章第二段最后一句提到，现在人们通常会购买装满干海鲜、坚果或其他美味零食的礼盒，选项a符合文意。
2. 题目询问如今春节家庭晚餐的不同之处，根据第三段中“many families now eat at restaurants instead of at home”可知，现在许多家庭在餐馆吃饭而不是在家吃饭，选项b正确。
3. 题目询问春节什么没有改变，根据最后一段第一句“Although some traditions have changed over the years, the spirit and meaning of the Spring Festival stay the same.”可知，春节的精神和意义没有改变，选项b正确。
4. 题目询问文章的主要目的，文章开篇就提到春节的习俗随着时间发生了变化，之后具体介绍了不同方面的变化，所以文章目的是看春节庆祝活动如何随着时间变化，选项b正确。
2. 题目询问如今春节家庭晚餐的不同之处，根据第三段中“many families now eat at restaurants instead of at home”可知，现在许多家庭在餐馆吃饭而不是在家吃饭，选项b正确。
3. 题目询问春节什么没有改变，根据最后一段第一句“Although some traditions have changed over the years, the spirit and meaning of the Spring Festival stay the same.”可知，春节的精神和意义没有改变，选项b正确。
4. 题目询问文章的主要目的，文章开篇就提到春节的习俗随着时间发生了变化，之后具体介绍了不同方面的变化，所以文章目的是看春节庆祝活动如何随着时间变化，选项b正确。