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阅读理解 A well—known poem by the Tang Dynasty's poet Du Mu tells a sad scene in early April, Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with low spirits go." This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as the Qingming Festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It began in the Zhou Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 4. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday on the Chinese mainland in 2008. People have one day off for that day. On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the gravesites(墓地) of their ancestors. They place cakes, fruit in front of the graves and some may burn joss paper, as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念) the memories of their dead family membersTomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors and family members who have passed away and show that we miss them. This tradition shows that family values are an important part of Chinese culture. Tomb Sweeping Day is also the beginning of the time for gardening and outdoor active China. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites. (1)The Chinese meaning of the underlined word "passersby" is _______. A.行人B.陌生人C.故人D.古代人(2)Tomb Sweeping Day is celebrated by people to _______. A.go out to fly kitesB.have a public holidayC.get together with their familiesD.remember and honor their ancestors(3)What can people take to the gravesites according to the passage? A.Flowers, food, fruit and umbrellas.B.Flowers, food, wine and joss paper.C.Food, fruit, joss paper and kites.D.Flowers, wine and pets.(4)Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A.We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day.B.Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou Dynast.C.People in the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day.D.Family values play an important role Chinese culture.
知识点:Unit 6 Ancient stories章节:Module 3 Culture and history

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