The New Year is a time of new beginning and good hopes for the future. People ________ the New Year with many traditions and activities. ________, not all cultures celebrate New Year’s Day in the same way.
In Japan, people throw beans. They throw beans while ________, “Bad luck out, good luck in.” After throwing the beans, family members pick up and eat the same number of beans as their age. It will bring health and good luck for the new year.
In China, people buy presents, decorations, food and new clothes a few weeks before the new year. They clean their houses to ________ bad luck. On New Year’s Eve, people usually get together for a big meal. On New Year’s Day, children will ________ red packets from their parents, which means good luck and happiness. People ________ visit their relatives and friends at this time. The lion dance is a ________ activity that is held during the Chinese New Year. People believe that the ________ sound of drums can keep bad things away.
In India, men and women ________ traditional dances. Family members also enjoy delicious food. They say goodbye to the old year and ________ the new year.
【小题1】【小题2】【小题3】A.laughing | B.shouting | C.playing |
【小题4】A.give away | B.sweep away | C.put away |
【小题5】【小题6】【小题7】A.beautiful | B.traditional | C.boring |
【小题8】【小题9】【小题10】