(二)
The Spring Festival, also called Chinese New Year, usually takes place in January or February. Families gather to clean their houses, which means sweeping away bad luck. Red decorations(装饰品) like lanterns and paper cuttings are hung on doors for happiness. On New Year's Eve, people eat dumplings and fish, symbolizing(象征) wealth. Children receive red envelopes with money from elders. At midnight, fireworks light up the sky. During the day many cities hold dragon dances in the streets. It is a time for family love and new hopes.
()1. When is the Spring Festival celebrated?
A. June or July. B. March or April. C. January or February.
()2. What do red decorations bring?
A. Health. B. Quietness. C. Happiness.
()3. What food symbolizes wealth?
A. Fish. B. Rice. C. Noodles.
()4. What do children get from elders?
A. Toys.
B. Red envelopes with money.
C. Books.
()5. What happens at midnight?
A. Fireworks light up the sky.
B. Families gather to clean their houses.
C. People hold dragon dances in the streets.

1.C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A

(三)
On rainy days, Lucy's family stays home. Her mother bakes(烘焙) banana bread while Lucy draws pictures of rainy scenes. Her younger brother Jake builds toy castles with blocks(积木). In the afternoon, they watch a movie together and drink warm milk. Sometimes, Lucy writes short stories about adventures in the rain. Her father tells funny jokes to make everyone laugh. Though they can't play outside, rainy days become cozy(温暖的) family time. Lucy says, "I actually love the sound of rain on the window!"
()1. What does Lucy's mother bake?
A. Cookies. B. Cakes. C. Banana bread.
()2. What does Jake build?
A. Block castles. B. Sandcastles. C. Paper castles.
()3. What do they drink in the afternoon?
A. Warm milk. B. Juice. C. Tea.
()4. What does Lucy write about?
A. Space. B. Animals. C. Adventures in the rain.
()5. How does Lucy feel about rainy days?
A. Excited. B. Cozy. C. Bored.

1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B