1. 阅读理解

    The Lantem Festival, also known in China as the Yuanxiao Festival or the Shangyuan Festival, falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebration and is also the first major festival after Chinese New Year. The first lunar month is called the" yuan month", and in ancient times, people called the night "xiao" the 15th day is the first night to see a full moon in that lunar year. That is how the day earned its name as the Yuanxiao Festival.

    The practice of appreciating lanterns during this festival actually originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty under Emperor Ming, s reign. He officially announced that all palaces and temples should light lanterns, and people right across the country should hang lanterns, creating the tradition of lantern displays.

    Guessing lantern riddles is an incredibly popular activity during the festival. The riddles often contain messages of good fortune, family reunion, abundant harvests, prosperity and love. Today people in cities across China organize delightful riddle competitions to celebrate the Lantern Festival. Because they are so inspiring and fascinating, riddles are popular with people of all ages and all walks of life.

    There are many other celebrations such as dragon and lion dances, parades and fireworks. Eating yuanxiao (rice glue ball) is also an important custom of the festival. The round shape of the balls symbolises wholeness and unity within the family.

1. （1） Why is the Lantern Festival also called the Yuanxiao Festival?

   A . It has a long history. B . It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebration. C . It is the first major festival after Chinese New Year. D . It falls on the" yuan month "and the night was called" xiao"
3. （2） What is the origin of lantern displays during the festival?

   A . People used lanterns to decorate their houses. B . Lanterns were used to light the dark night up. C . Lanterns were used by ordinary people to see each other D . Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered that people should hang lanterns.
5. （3） Which of the following statements is true?

   A . Guessing lantern riddles is an incredibly popular activity during the festival. B . The riddles only contained messages of good fortune and family reunion C . There are no other celebrations of the Lantern Festival except the riddle competitions. D . Nowadays riddles are more popular with senior citizens.
7. （4） What is the main idea of the passage?

   A . Famous poems about the Lantern Festival. B . The introduction to the Lantern Festival. C . How to celebrate the Lantern Festival in the past. D . Different stories of the Lantern Festival.