1. (2022九上·文山月考) 阅读理解

The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts(持续)for 15 days. There is a lot to do. On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favourite dish on this day is dumplings.

Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleanings weeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck. The colour red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy colour and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate(装饰) their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of "hongbao". It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones "hongbao". They think it brings good luck. The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So don't say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people. For example, you'd better not say any bad words like "death". Don't break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out. Also, don't borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.

1. （1） How long does the celebration of the Spring Festival last?

   A . Only one day. B . Two days. C . 15 days. D . One week.
3. （2） What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?

   A . Family members gather (在一起) for a big meal. B . Friends eat dumplings together. C . They borrow money from friends. D . They give each other "hongbao".
5. （3） Which of the following things is NOT supposed to happen during the Spring Festival?

   A . Returning money before the Spring Festival. B . Saying words that have to do with death. C . Wearing red clothes. D . Decorating houses with red paper.
7. （4） The underlined phrase "running out" in the sixth paragraph probably means ________.

   A . 跑出去 B . 打碎 C . 耗尽 D . 离开
9. （5） We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is ________.

   A . a time of harvest and fun B . celebrated for one whole month C . only celebrated in China D . a time for families to get together