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    China's "Singles' Day" is celebrated on November 11, because the date "11/11" often reminds people of "bare sticks (光棍)" in Chinese. Today Singles' Day is popular around China, especially among young people in colleges. In fact, it was invented in a college.

    Chinese Singles' Day came from Nanjing University in 1993. Later, several universities in Nanjing celebrated it in the 1990s. The holiday got the name "Singles' Day" because the date is made up of four "1". After graduating, these college students carried the tradition into society (社会). Singles' Day has been largely popularized on the Internet and is now celebrated even by young people in several areas outside China as well.

    However, as time goes by, that meaning has changed. Today, Singles' Day is better known as "Double Eleven" because of Alibaba Group Holding founded by Jack Ma. It runs China's largest online marketplace. In 2009, China's online shopping giant Alibaba set the day as a shopping festival because date is easy to remember and it is between National Day and Chinese New Year. It soon became popular, and Double Eleven has become one of the most important days for buyers and sellers across China because everything is on sale on that day.

    On November 11th, 2019, it took just 96 seconds for Alibaba Group to sell 10-billion-yuan goods just after midnight.

1. （1） Who invented Singles' Day?

   A . Jack Ma. B . Students from Nanjing University. C . Single men and women. D . Young people on the Internet.
3. （2） Why did Alibaba set its shopping festival on November 11th?

   A . Because there were millions of single people in China. B . Because people were more likely to buy things on Singles? Day. C . Because people can easily remember the date and it's between two great festivals. D . Because the founder of Alibaba was born on November 11th.
5. （3） Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A . People began to celebrate Singles' Day in 1993. B . The meaning of "Singles' Day" has changed over time. C . There are a lot of sales on Singles' Day today. D . Alibaba spent over 2 minutes reaching ¥10 billion sales on Nov. 11, 2019.
7. （4） Who will be most interested in ibis passage?

   A . Bob who enjoys being alone and living a quiet life. B . Jenny who likes shopping and often shops in the supermarket. C . Emily who wants to know the big shopping day in China. D . Frank who wants to take a trip with his parents in China.
9. （5） Where can you read this passage?

   A . In a report. B . In a notice of a university. C . In an advertisement. D . In a shopping guide.