Lesson 2.1 Reading

What is another name for Chinese New Year?

• Spring Festival
• Harvest Festival
• Winter Festival
• Dragon Festival

Why is Chinese New Year also called the Spring Festival?

• Because it marks the start of the planting season
• Because it is a celebration of dragons
• Because it happens in the summer
• Because people wear new clothes

When does Chinese New Year begin?

• On the first day of the lunar month in January or February
• On the first day of January
• On the day of the full moon in January
• On the fifteenth day of the lunar month

How long do Chinese New Year celebrations last?

• 15 days
• 15 months
• 15 years
• 15 minutes

What do people do before the New Year begins?

• Clean their houses and get rid of old or broken things
• go back to school and study
• sleep for more than 10 hours
• clean neighbors' houses

What color do people typically wear during Chinese New Year?

• red
• blue
• green
• purple

What is symbolized by the red clothes during Chinese New Year?

• fire
• earth
• water
• happiness

What gift do children often receive during Chinese New Year?

• money in red packets
• toys
• books
• clothes

What happens on the fifteenth day of Chinese New Year?

• People celebrate the Lantern Festival
• People exchange gifts
• People set off fireworks
• Families gather for a special meal

What do dragons symbolize in Chinese culture according to the text?

• Long life and wisdom
• fire and water
• danger and power
• happiness and success