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WorksheetsThe New Year's Holiday Traditions in Australia and Japan
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Where do many people in Australia gather to watch the world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks?
Times Square
Times Square
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
What incident occurred right after the New Year’s fireworks at the Sydney Harbour Bridge
during the 2018–2019 celebration?
A ferry caught fire from fireworks residue
Harbour Bridge burned from fireworks residue
The fireworks accidentally shot down a few drones
The projector continued to display the year 2018 after the countdown
Which activity is common for Australians on New Year’s Day?
Going to the beach
Going to the beach
Skiing
Skiing
Playing rugby in a park
Playing rugby in a park
Watching a cricket match indoors
Watching a cricket match indoors
What is a popular food Australians enjoy on New Year’s Day?
Fish & chips
Fish & chips
BBQ
BBQ
Kangaroo steak
Kangaroo steak
Mutton Biryani
Mutton Biryani
Which drink is commonly consumed to celebrate the New Year in Australia?
Beer
Beer
Wine
Wine
Bubbly
Bubbly
Everything
Everything
What is the most popular dessert for Australians during the holiday season?
Pavlova
Pavlova
Lamingtons
Lamingtons
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun
Black sesame pudding
Black sesame pudding
What do many Japanese people traditionally eat on New Year’s Eve?
Tempura
Tempura
Mochi
Mochi
Soba noodles
Soba noodles
Curry rice
Curry rice
What do Japanese temples do at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Release lanterns
Release lanterns
Ring a bell 108 times
Ring a bell 108 times
Set off fireworks
Set off fireworks
Host music concerts
Host music concerts
What is a common activity for Japanese people on New Year’s Day?
Visiting temples or shrines
Visiting temples or shrines
Going to the beach
Going to the beach
Going to hot springs
Going to hot springs
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Climbing Mt. Fuji
What is the traditional Japanese New Year soup dish?
Miso soup
Miso soup
Ozoni
Ozoni
Sundubu Jjigae
Sundubu Jjigae
Wonton soup
Wonton soup
What do Japanese children typically receive from adults during New Year?
Toys
Toys
Chocolate eggs
Chocolate eggs
Money
Money
Firecrackers
Firecrackers
What decoration is traditionally placed at the entrance of Japanese homes
during New Year for good luck?
Christmas wreath
Christmas wreath
Lanterns
Lanterns
Gnomes
Gnomes
Kadomatsu
Kadomatsu
