Chinese Kite Festival by Richard Lo

What is the main theme of the Chinese Kite Festival?

• Cooking traditional Chinese food

• Flying kites

• Painting landscapes

• Playing musical instruments

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Which material is commonly used to make kites for the Chinese Kite Festival?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Paper

• Glass

Why do people fly kites during the Chinese Kite Festival?

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To scare away birds

• To signal the start of a race

• To dry clothes

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How does the shape of a kite affect its flight?

• It doesn't affect the flight

• It determines how high it can fly

• It changes the color of the kite

• It makes the kite heavier

Imagine you are designing a kite for the festival. What factors would you consider to ensure it flies well?

• The color of the kite

• The weight and shape of the kite

• The length of the string

• The time of day

What is one reason kites are important in Chinese culture?

• They are used to catch fish

• They are believed to bring good luck

• They are used to measure wind speed

• They are a form of punishment

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Which of the following is a skill needed to fly a kite successfully?

• Knowing how to swim

• Understanding wind patterns

• Being able to sing

• Knowing how to cook

If a kite is not flying well, what could be a possible reason?

• The kite is too colorful

• The string is too short

• There is not enough wind

• The kite is too light

Plan a simple experiment to test which kite design flies the highest. What would you need to do?

• Fly all kites at the same time and see which one stays in the air the longest

• Fly each kite separately and measure the height each one reaches

• Ask friends which kite they like best

• Paint each kite a different color

What is a common activity during the Chinese Kite Festival besides flying kites?

• Building sandcastles

• Watching kite performances

• Swimming in the ocean

• Planting trees