Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day, is one of the 24 segments of the Chinese calendar. It normally falls on the 4th or 5th of April. It is a time of many different activities, such as tomb sweeping, eating qingtuan and flying kites. The festival is full of sadness and happiness.
The major custom in Qingming Festival is tomb sweeping. The tombs are said to be the houses of the dead, (A). 所以保持坟墓干净是很重要的。People would wipe the tombstones (墓碑) and decorate the tombstones with fresh flowers.
In the southern part of China, eating qingtuan is a traditional custom. People in Zhejiang Province usually put qingtuan on the tombs of their dead family members to memorize the past memory. Making qingtuan is also a chance for family members to get together at home.
Many people enjoy flying kites very much. What makes flying kites during this festival special is that people cut the string to let it fly free while the kite is in the sky. (B). It’s said that it will bring good luck. And diseases can be taken away by doing this.
【小题1】When is Qingming Festival?【小题2】Where do people eat qingtuan?
【小题3】Do many people like flying kites during this festival?
【小题4】将(A)翻译成英文：
【小题5】将(B)翻译成中文：
