Practice

Ⅰ. Read for comprehension

1. The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “passersby” in Paragraph 1 is________.

A．行人

B．陌生人

C．故人

D．古代人

2. Tomb Sweeping Day is celebrated for people to________.

A. go out to fly kites

B. have a public holiday

C. get together with their families

D. remember and honor their ancestors

3. What can people take to the grave sites according to the passage?

A. Flowers, food, fruits and umbrellas.

B. Flowers, food, wine and joss paper.

C. Food, fruits, joss paper and kites.

D. Flowers, wine and pets.

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day.

B. Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou dynasty.

C. People all over the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day.

D. Family values play an important role in Chinese culture.

5. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. People bring many things to the grave site.

B. Du Mu wrote a poem about Qingming Festival.

C. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.

D. Qingming Festival is a good time for outdoor activities.

Ⅱ.Read for writing

What do you usually do on Qingming with your friends? Write down the activities.

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