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WorksheetsCHINESE NEW YEAR 2023
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 52mins
What colour do people use to decorate their homes during the Chinese New Year?
red
yellow
blue
green
How many animals are there in the Chinese zodiac?
8
14
12
10
Which zodiac animal year is it in 2023?
Rat
Rabbit
Tiger
Pig
Who should Chinese people spend the Chinese New Year with?
Friends
People who Chinese haven't seen for long time.
Colleagues
Family
What do Chinese people eat to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Moon cake
Chicken
Green vegetable
Dumpling
What do you think is inside the red envelope?
Money
Letter
Cards
Gold
How long does Chinese New Year celebration go on for?
3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
What date is the first day of the Chinese New Year in 2023?
15 January 202
11 February 2023
24 January 2023
24 February 2023
According to the zodiac story, which animal won the Great Race?
Dragon
Rat
Ox
Monkey
Which activity is NOT what Chinese do to get ready for Chinese New Year?
Hanging Spring Festival pictures and couplets
Having family dinner
Shopping and cooking traditional Chinese food
Cleaning the house
What's your favourite part of the Chinese New Year?
Eat nice Chinese food like dumpling
Watch dragon and lion dance
Receive red envelops with money inside
Enjoy the time with family together
Chinese should clean the house from the first day of Chinese New Year.
True
False
Which is the most important festival in China?
Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Spring Festival 春节
Lantern Festival 元宵节
What is the Spring Festival called in Chinese?
春节 chūn jié
元宵节 yuán xiāo jié
国庆节 guó qìng jié
开斋节 kāi zhāi jié
What do we do during the Spring Festival?
(You can choose more than one answer)
go home 回家
cut hair
剪头发
have a big dinner with family
吃年夜饭
get a red envelope from the elderly
收红包
Long long ago, there was a ______ called "Nian".
cat
person
festival
monster
"Nian" was afraid of ______
(You can choose more than one answer)
fire
noise
white color
red color
How did people scare "Nian" away?
wear red clothes
穿红色的衣服
set off firecrackers
放鞭炮
perform dragon dance
舞龙
play football
踢足球
How many zodiacs are there?
十 shí
十一 shí yī
十二 shí èr
十三 shí sān
2023 is the year of _____
dragon
ox
dog
Rabbit
red envelope
白包 bái bāo
红包 hóng bāo
黄包 huáng bāo
绿包 lǜ bāo
Happy Chinese New Year!
过年好
guò nián hǎo
万事如意
wàn shì rú yì
恭喜发财
gōng xǐ fā cái
红包拿来
hóng bāo ná lái
What color represents the Chinese New Year? It represents happiness, wealth and good luck.
Red
Blue
Green
These are a huge part of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Balloons
Cake
Fireworks
How many Chinese Zodiac signs are there?
11
12
13
The Chinese eat these, especially at New Years. A long one means a long life and good fortune.
Corn
Noodle
Sandwich
What dance is this?
Dragon
Dog
Pig
What are these called?
Chinese lanterns
Balloons
Balls
What is the biggest holiday in China?
Christmas
Halloween
New Years
We celebrate Halloween for 1 day. How long do the Chinese celebrate New Years?
13
14
15
What should we do during Chinese New Year?
Spend time with our family!
Eat lots of delicious food!
Think about what happened in the last year!
Look forward to the new year!
Why is there an animal assigned to each year?
Because animals are cute
Because there was a race and the animals were a part of it
Because the animals asked to be a part of each year
Because we like animals
Who was the winner of the race?
The Dragon
The Ox
The Mouse
The Monkey
What should your family give you during Chinese New Year?
Lai See or Red Packets
Coffee and tea
A new book
A crown
Challenge Question!
There were meant to be 13 animals in the race! Who was the 13th animal that overslept?
The Dog
The Racoon
The Cat
The Bird
These are relatives from long ago.
Ancestors
Neighbors
Teachers
Symbols
This is something that stands for something else.
Ancestors
Symbol
Traditional
Incense
This is a spice that has a sweet smell when it is burned.
Scrolls
Dirt
Incense
Traditional
Long rolls of paper.
Incense
Toilet Paper
Scrolls
Traditional
This is related to custom or other common practice.
Scrolls
Ancestors
Symbol
Traditional
What holiday is the passage about?
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Chinese New Year
Valentine's Day
When does Chinese New Year take place?
December 25th
Every 4,000 years
During the Winter Solstice
Late January or early February
Where does Chinese New Year take place?
In China
In School
In New York City
In Buffalo
Why is Chinese New Year Celebrated?
To celebrate President's Day!
To ring in a new year!
To wish everyone a Happy Birthday!
So everyone can eat noodles!
How is Chinese New Year celebrated?
With a cake, candles, and a song.
With a tree, presents, and a big dinner.
With a dragon dance, fireworks, and red scrolls.
With fireworks, a picnic, and games outside.
People want to show respect for their ancestors by.
Eating Oranges.
Watching the dragon dance.
Hanging scrolls on their doors.
Burning incense.
People want to invite happiness by.
Hanging scrolls on their doors.
Burning incense.
Eating rice cakes.
Watching the dragon dance.
People want to be wealthy by .
Eating rice cakes.
Eating oranges.
Watching the dragon dance.
Burning incense.
People want a rich, sweet life by.
Watching the dragon dance.
Burning incense.
hanging scrolls on their doors.
Eating rice cakes.
People want to see a symbol of fortune by.
Watching the dragon dance.
Eating oranges.
Eating rice cakes.
Burning incense.
It's silly to think that eating certain foods will bring you luck.
Fact
Opinion
A fireworks show is one way to celebrate Chine New Year.
Fact
Opinion
Chinese New Year takes place in January or February.
Fact
Opinion
Chinese New Year is a very fun holiday.
Fact
Opinion
During Chinese New Year some families hand red scrolls on their doors for happiness.
Fact
Opinion
Why do the dates of Chinese New Year always change every year?
The dates of Chinese New Year follow the lunar calendar.
Chinese New Year must be on the second week of February.
Chinese New Year must be celebrated on the day that the sun rises at a specific time.
What is the other name for Chinese New Year?
Winter Solstice
Spring Festival
Feast Festival
We often hear the phrase “Xin Nian Kuai Le” during Chinese New Year, what does the greeting mean?
Happy New Year
Prosperous New Year
Best of luck for the New Year
Which of the following activity is carried out by every household while preparing for the Chinese New Year?
Putting ornaments on a pine tree.
Cleaning the house.
Baking cookies.
Which of the following is most widely accepted legend pertaining to the order of the Chinese zodiac?
The largest animal would be the first and smallest animal would be last in the zodiac.
The animals took part in a race and the order to arrive would determine their placing in the zodiac.
The fiercest animal would be the first and the most timid one would be the last in the zodiac.
1) How many animals are there in the zodiac calendar?
10
11
12
According to the legend, what is the name of the monster that will appear and harm others on the eve of Chinese New Year?
Sui
Nian
Long
If you go house visiting during Chinese New Year, what do you need to bring along?
Mandarin oranges
Apples
Grapes
True or false? When giving out red packets (hong baos), the amount inside the packet has to end with an even number.
True
False
When is the Chinese new year in this year?
28th January 2019
5th February 2019
1st January 2019
27th February 2019
what place is the pig in the Chinese zodiac?
1st
4th
9th
12th
What food do the Northern Chinese eat?
Dumplings
Mooncake
Noodles
Chicken Rice
What is an auspicious colour during Chinese New Year?
yellow
red
blue
white
What performance is the most popular among Chinese during Chinese New Year?
Lion Dance
Singing
Chinese Traditional Dancing
Re-enactment of Chinese Myths
What is the 1st animal of the Chinese zodiac?
mouse
ox
rabbit
dragon
The red couplets are known as _______ in Chinese?
chūn lián
chūn jié
chūn fēng
gōng hè
what is the colour you should avoid wearing during Chinese New Year?
blue
black
pink
red
Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Chinese calendar?
Snake
Cat
Monkey
Pig
贴春联 tie chun lian
舞狮 wu shi
舞龙 wu long
穿新衣 chuan xin yi
戴新帽 dai xin mao
放鞭炮 fang bian pao
守岁 shou sui
舞龙 wu long
舞狮 wu shi
拜年 bai nian
拿红包 na hong bao
放鞭炮 fang bian pao
穿新衣 chuan xin yi
贴春联 tie chun lian
守岁 shou sui
拿红包 na hong bao
吃年夜饭 chi nian ye fan
放鞭炮 fang bian pao
拜年 bai nain
戴新帽 dai xin mao
舞狮 wu shi
穿新衣 chuan xin yi
戴新帽 dai xin mao
拿红包 na hong bao
贴春联 tie chun lian
Why do Chinese people say 年年有余 (nian nian you yu) during CNY?
To wish everyone a lucky year
To wish everyone healthy
To wish everyone a prosperous year
Which traditional food are commonly eaten during CNY?
Dumplings
Ice Cream
Spring Roll
Longevity Noodles
2023 will be a year of?
Dragon
Snake
Rabbit
Tiger
Which is forbidden during Chinese New Year?
Crying
Laughing
Swearing
Being Angry
Why is red an auspicious color for Chinese New Year?
It brings good luck
It looks nice
It brings good fortune
To sweep away bad luck
Why do people give oranges during CNY?
They bring good luck and happiness
It wards off evil spirits
It goes well with the theme
To wish you good health
Kids will get red packet from parents, what will be in it?
Chocolate
Jewelry
Money
Why are lion dances famous during CNY?
To bring good luck
For entertainment
To drive away evil spirits
So you can win during mahjong
What is not allowed on New Year's Day?
Washing dishes
Washing body
Washing clothes
Washing car
Which fruit is forbidden to give during CNY?
Apple
Pear
Watermelon
Strawberry
What is NOT considered a taboo during CNY?
Washing of clothes
Staying up late at night
Sewing of clothes
Sweeping the floor
On the which day during Chinese New year is "Ren Ri"?
12
15
7
9
Why do you give Mandarin oranges during CNY?
Because orange is a color that brings luck.
Because mandarin oranges represent gold (riches).
Because mandarin orange is a popular fruit in Chinese society.
Because mandarin orange is sweet.
Which animal is part of the 12 Zodiac?
Phoenix
Donkey
Ox
Cat
What's the legend behind using firecrackers to celebrate Chinese New Year?
They're meant to scare away monsters.
They wake up the gods in time for celebration.
They provide light for the dark winter night.
They are gifts from the ancestors.
What is to be said when golden cracker is added to the yusheng?
Huang Jin Man Di (黄金满地) “Floor full of gold”
Zhao Cai Jing Bao (招财进宝) “Attract wealth and treasures”
Jin Yin Man Wu (金银满屋) “Household filled with gold and silver”
Tian Tian Mi Mi (甜甜蜜蜜) “May sweetness enters your life”
What are the items that DON'T represent good luck and fortune in Chinese culture?
Clock
Cabbage
Bamboo
Bonsai Tree
Why are dragon dance performed during Chinese New Year?
To scare away evil spirits.
Because dragons are considered a legend
Because other animals are not free
Because dragons are cool.
According to tradition, who do families visit on the first day of Chinese New Year?
The elders in the family.
The richest family members.
Friends.
The most well liked family members.
What is the rationale for having a reunion dinner during Chinese New Year's eve?
To eat all the food you bought.
To get all the family members together.
To have fun.
To get more red packets.
In some cultures, what Zodiac animal replaces the Goat?
Deer
Sheep
Llama
Alpaca
According to the Chinese Zodiac legend, the order if the 12 Zodiac animals were determined by ...?
A race up the mountains
A race in the garden
A race around the world
A race across the river
What is the 5th element of the Chinese Zodiac?
Water, Wood, Earth, Fire and _______
Air
Wind
Gold
Metal
Chinese New Year is usually referred to in China as the festival of which season?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
In China, which of these is used to scare off the legendary beast ‘Nian’ on the day of the Lunar New Year?
Cleaning the house
Firecrackers
Lion Dance
Drums
This is commonly served at the Lunar New Year feast, which food is said to represent wealth?
Dumplings
Fish
Noodles
Glutinous rice balls
The Lunar New Year isn’t a holiday in which country?
Korea
Mongolia
Vietnam
Japan
The Chinese ________Festival marks the final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Moon
Dragon
Spring
Lantern
When is the next Chinese New Year?
22 January
28 January
2 February
14 February
2023 will be the year of the ______.
Rabbit
Dragon
Tiger
Ox
