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The New Year's Holiday Traditions in Australia and Japan

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where do many people in Australia gather to watch the world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks?

a)

Times Square

Times Square

b)

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

c)

Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour

d)

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour

2.

What incident occurred right after the New Year’s fireworks at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

during the 2018–2019 celebration?

a)

A ferry caught fire from fireworks residue

b)

Harbour Bridge burned from fireworks residue

c)

The fireworks accidentally shot down a few drones

d)

The projector continued to display the year 2018 after the countdown

3.

Which activity is common for Australians on New Year’s Day?

a)

Going to the beach

Going to the beach

b)

Skiing

Skiing

c)

Playing rugby in a park

Playing rugby in a park

d)

Watching a cricket match indoors

Watching a cricket match indoors

4.

What is a popular food Australians enjoy on New Year’s Day?

a)

Fish & chips

Fish & chips

b)

BBQ

BBQ

c)

Kangaroo steak

Kangaroo steak

d)

Mutton Biryani

Mutton Biryani

5.

Which drink is commonly consumed to celebrate the New Year in Australia?

a)

Beer

Beer

b)

Wine

Wine

c)

Bubbly

Bubbly

d)

Everything

Everything

6.

What is the most popular dessert for Australians during the holiday season?

a)

Pavlova

Pavlova

b)

Lamingtons

Lamingtons

c)

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun

d)

Black sesame pudding

Black sesame pudding

7.

What do many Japanese people traditionally eat on New Year’s Eve?

a)

Tempura

Tempura

b)

Mochi

Mochi

c)

Soba noodles

Soba noodles

d)

Curry rice

Curry rice

8.

What do Japanese temples do at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

a)

Release lanterns

Release lanterns

b)

Ring a bell 108 times

Ring a bell 108 times

c)

Set off fireworks

Set off fireworks

d)

Host music concerts

Host music concerts

9.

What is a common activity for Japanese people on New Year’s Day?

a)

Visiting temples or shrines

Visiting temples or shrines

b)

Going to the beach

Going to the beach

c)

Going to hot springs

Going to hot springs

d)

Climbing Mt. Fuji

Climbing Mt. Fuji

10.

What is the traditional Japanese New Year soup dish?

a)

Miso soup

Miso soup

b)

Ozoni

Ozoni

c)

Sundubu Jjigae

Sundubu Jjigae

d)

Wonton soup

Wonton soup

11.

What do Japanese children typically receive from adults during New Year?

a)

Toys

Toys

b)

Chocolate eggs

Chocolate eggs

c)

Money

Money

d)

Firecrackers

Firecrackers

12.

What decoration is traditionally placed at the entrance of Japanese homes

during New Year for good luck?

a)

Christmas wreath

Christmas wreath

b)

Lanterns

Lanterns

c)

Gnomes

Gnomes

d)

Kadomatsu

Kadomatsu