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Carnival

Carnival is the last big festival in summer in Brazil, which may begin 40 days before Easter every year. During the festival, to celebrate their traditions, Brazilians sing and dance in dance halls and clubs, on the streets and beaches or anywhere else in Brazil.

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in China, falling on the fifth of the fifth lunar month. The most famous and greatest tradition is holding Dragon Boat races. In addition, during the festival, people make and eat Zongzi. Hanging herbs (草药) on the front door is also popular, which is meant to protect people from evil (邪恶) and illness.

Solnal

Koreans celebrate Solnal, the lunar New Year, with other East Asian countries. Solnal is a time for Koreans to celebrate the traditions with their family. On New Year's Day, people put on traditional clothes and put food on a special table for the dead members of their family. Family enjoy activities such as kite flying and dancing.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the US and it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. On the day, Americans say “Thank you” to their family, friends and people that help them. On Thanksgiving, people usually have a big turkey dinner and a special party with their family.

Choose the right answer according to the passage.

1. （1） Where is Carnival celebrated?

   A . In China. B . In Brazil. C . In Korea. D . In the US.
3. （2） Why do people hang herbs on Dragon Boat Festival?

   A . To put family under protection. B . To prepare a big dinner for family. C . To have a special party with family. D . To offer food to dead family members.
5. （3） What activity takes place on Korean New Year's day?

   A . Boat races. B . Kite flying. C . Turkey cooking. D . Front door cleaning.
7. （4） When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

   A . About 40 days before Easter. B . On the last day of lunar year. C . On the fifth of the fifth lunar month. D . On the fourth Thursday of November.
9. （5） What do Carnival and Solnal have in common?

   A . They are celebrated on the same day. B . They are both celebrated in East Asian countries. C . People wear the same clothes during the two festivals. D . People dance to celebrate their traditions during the two festivals.