四、任务型阅读
Dear Mum and Dad，
How's everything going in Australia? I'm now living with the Zhangs. Here are some photos of the family and their house for you.
First, you'll find photos of their house. It is a very typical(典型的) Chinese house. Chinese people like staying in their houses. You can also see some photos of Mr Zhang, Mrs Zhang, and their children Zhang Li and Zhang Lin. They are now my good friends.
The New Year's Day is coming. They call it the Spring Festival. And this year is the year of the snake. Before New Year's Day, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses. On New Year's Eve, the night before New Year's Day, there is a big family dinner. After dinner, all the families stay up late(守岁) to welcome the New Year. On the first day of the New Year, people put on their new clothes and go to visit their friends. They say "Happy New Year!" and some other greetings to each other. People usually have a good time during the festival. I really love this festival!
Miss you so much! I'll write to you again soon.
Yours，
Alice
1. What did Alice send to her parents with the letter?

2. Where is Alice from?

3. What do Chinese people do on New Year's Eve?

4. What's the Chinese zodiac(生肖) year this year?

5. Do you think Alice's parents will visit China after reading this letter? Why or why not?

1. Some photos (of the Zhangs and their house).
2. She's from Australia.
3. They have a big family dinner. And after dinner, they stay up late to welcome the New Year.
4. It is the year of the snake.
5. Yes, they do. Because they also want to enjoy Chinese festivals.