B
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that is on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It’s on October 29 this year. It has a history of over 2,000 years. In Chinese culture, the number nine is the largest number and it has the same sound as the Chinese word jiu, which means “a long and healthy life”. It has long been a day for Chinese people to show love, respect(尊重) and care to old people.
In the past, people climbed mountains on this day to avoid disasters(灾难) and wish for good luck. Nowadays, climbing mountains during the Double Ninth Festival has become a popular activity for people. They can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and exercise when climbing.
Family members usually get together on this special day. They have a big meal and chat happily. Children show their love and respect to elders by giving them gifts and spending time with them.
During the festival, Chinese people also drink chrysanthemum wine(菊花酒) and eat special cakes called chongyang cakes. These activities are symbols of good luck and health.
The Double Ninth Festival tells us to love our elders and value(珍惜) family ties. It is a wonderful festival that passes on the tradition of love, respect and care for old people.
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C
)4. The Double Ninth Festival is a day for ______.
A. fathers B. mothers C. old people D. children
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A
)5. Why did people climb mountains in the past during the Double Ninth Festival?
A. Because they hoped to stay away from bad things.
B. Because they hoped to drink chrysanthemum wine.
C. Because they hoped to eat chongyang cakes.
D. Because they hoped to exercise and have a long life.
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B
)6. What is a good way for children to show their love and respect to the elders?
A. Having a big meal and chatting with them.
B. Giving presents and spending time with them.
C. Drinking chrysanthemum wine with them.
D. Climbing mountains happily with them.
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D
)7. What is the writer’s purpose(目的) of writing the text?
A. To have big meals with elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
B. To introduce the history of the Double Ninth Festival to people.
C. To climb mountains with elders during the Double Ninth Festival.
D. To ask people to love elders by learning about the Double Ninth Festival.
