LT B3L4 Day of the Dead

Have you ever thought about  _____  it would be like to have a deceased loved one return and accompany you to a holiday celebration?

• which

• that

• what

• whatever

This is the essential concept behind the Day of the Dead in Mexico, where   people celebrate death _____ joy and humor.

• by

• with

• to

• throughout

Family members gather for a reunion _____ _____ _____ those who have moved on to the afterlife. (複選題)

• in memory of

• in appreciation of

• in honor of

• get rid of

The Day of the Dead is said to (a)    (originate) centuries ago with the Aztecs.

Traditionally, deceased children are honored on Nov. 1, _____ Nov. 2 is the day when departed adults are the main focus.

• since

• though

• for

• while

Days or even weeks  _____  , they purchase necessary items and foods in local markets. (複選題)

• earlier

• in advance

• regularly

• beforehand

  On the Day of the Dead, families _____ colorful altars in their homes to welcome returning spirits.

• abandon

• assemble

• absorb

• assume

On the altars, they place photographs of their deceased loved ones as well as  beverages and dishes _____ those family members had a preference for.

• that

• what

• where

• of

_____, they feast with the sacred souls and pray till dawn.

• Be cheerful and merry

• Been cheerful and merry

• Cheerful and merry

• To be cheerful and merry

Many people also dress up in skeleton costumes, paint their faces to resemble skulls, and participate in performances and street parades. While doing  (a)   , Mexicans aren’t mocking death.