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The Chinese lion dance中国舞狮

The Chinese lion dance is a dance that has been performed(表演)since a long time ago. It has passed down by Chinese people for over two thousand years. The dance is often showed during the Chinese New Year and other special events. The dancers wear a lion costume (演出服)while dancing. One person moves the head of the lion, and another person moves the tail. They move like a lion. They roll on the ground, jump and ready to catch the red small ball. Sometimes, they jump on chairs, too. When they dance, drums are played as well. People believe that loud noise can scare away evil spirits and bring good luck to people.

1. （1） __________ ago, the lion dance was often performed.

   A . Over two thousand years B . Two hundred years C . About ten thousand years
3. （2） The Chinese lion dance is often showed __________.

   A . during the Chinese New Year B . during other special events C . Both A and B
5. （3） The performers (表演者)move like a __________.

   A . cat B . lion C . tiger
7. （4） They _________ to catch the red small ball.

   A . roll and swim B . run and fly C . roll and jump
9. （5） Based on the passage, which one is correct (正确的)?

   A . People don't play drums when the dancers perform. B . They never jump on chair while dancing. C . People believe that loud noise can bring good luck to people.