L10.3 年夜饭 阅读理解检查灵活版

在年夜饭的准备中，Abigail, Emma和Nora正在讨论一定要有什么食物。你能帮助她们回答这个问题吗？

• 鱼

• 饺子

• 年糕

• 腊八蒜

Answer explanation

The question asks about the essential food for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. The answer is 'Fish'. In Chinese culture, having fish during the New Year's Eve dinner is considered auspicious, symbolizing surplus or abundance in the coming year.

Isla, Ethan 和 Nora 正在准备年夜饭，他们决定(decide/jué dìng) 做十道菜。你知道他们为什么要做十道菜吗？(choose all those apply)

• 他们希望年年有余

• 他们希望十全十美

• 他们希望万事如意

• 他们希望大吉大利

Answer explanation

The question asks why a New Year’s Eve dinner should have ten dishes. Among the provided options, the phrase '希望十全十美' directly translates to 'hoping for perfection.' The number ten in '十全十美' correlates with the ten dishes, symbolizing the hope for a perfect and complete year ahead. Therefore, the correct answer is '希望十全十美'.

在中国的北方，年夜饭的主食是什么？如果你是Benjamin，你的朋友Jackson和Priya来到你家过年，你会为他们准备什么主食呢？

• 鱼

• 饺子

• 年糕

• 腊八蒜

Answer explanation

在中国北方的年夜饭，主食通常是饺子。这是因为饺子象征着富饶和吉祥。其他选项，如鱼、年糕和腊八蒜，虽然在某些地方也被用作年夜饭，但它们不是北方的主要选择。

Grace, Liam和Samuel正在为中国新年做准备。他们正在聊 （chat）一些传统的庆祝方式。你能帮助他们找到哪些 （which ones）是中国新年的传统习俗吗？

• 贴春联和福字

• 放鞭炮

• 去亲戚家拜年

• 大人给小孩儿红包

Answer explanation

The question asks about the traditions of Chinese New Year. All of the provided options are indeed traditions during this celebration. These include posting Spring Festival couplets and the character 'Fu', setting off firecrackers, visiting relatives to give New Year's greetings, and adults giving red envelopes to children.

过年时，Liam, Henry和David正在讨论 （discuss) 一些 (some)禁忌。他们 会 说到 以下 （below）哪些 (which ones)？

（些 is plural for some)

• 打扫房子

• 打破盘子和碗

• 吃素馅饺子

• 包饺子

Answer explanation

The question asks about the taboos during Chinese New Year. Among the options provided, 'Breaking plates and bowls' is considered as a taboo during this festive season. It is believed to bring bad luck as it symbolizes the break of peace and prosperity. Cleaning or sweeping, eating vegetarian dumplings, and making dumplings, on the other hand, are not considered as taboos.

What does the New Year's Eve dinner symbolize in Chinese culture?

• Good luck and prosperity

• Celebration and joy

• Family reunion and abundance

• New beginnings and hope

What is the main dish for the New Year's Eve dinner in northern China?

• Spring rolls

• Hot pot

• Dumplings

• Fried rice

What are some taboos 禁忌 during the New Year? (list at least one answer in Chinese)

Who does the author celebrate Chinese New Year with?

• John and his family

• Sarah and her family

• Paul and his family

• Mark and his family

What are some of the celebrations after dinner during Chinese New Year in China?

• Watching the Spring Festival Gala and playing mahjong

• Having a bonfire and singing traditional songs

• Going to the temple and praying for good fortune

• Attending a lantern festival and releasing lanterns