CHINA LOOKS TO THE FUTURE -

In Chongqing, 42 couples were married in a mass ceremony on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birthday. The event was simple, with brides and grooms walking on paper rose leaves for luck. They received marriage certificates from the mayor, with 3,000 people in attendance. The hope is for these couples to find happiness in a free China after the war.

What was the significance of the date chosen for the mass wedding ceremony in Chongqing?

• It was a national holiday in China.

• It marked the end of the Japanese occupation.

• It was the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Republic.

• It was the birthday of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

How did the couples proceed during the wedding ceremony?

• They danced to traditional music.

• They flew kites for good luck.

• They walked on paper rose leaves.

• They rode in decorated cars.

Who presented the marriage certificates to the couples during the ceremony?

• The President of China

• The mayor of Chongqing

• A famous Chinese actor

• A military general

What was the hope expressed for the newly married couples after the Japanese occupation?

• That they would start a business together.

• That they would become famous.

• That they would find happiness in a free and prosperous country.

• That they would move to another country.

What additional topic is briefly mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• Technological advancements in China

• Cultural festivals in Chongqing

• News from the war front in China

• Economic growth in China