Ⅰ.语法填空
On January 25,2020,over a billion people in China and millions around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year,or the Spring Festival.The ancient tradition, 1 date is determined by the lunar calendar and falls somewhere between January 21 and February 20 each year,is the 2 (long) and most important of all Chinese festivals.
The preparations will 3 (official) begin with Little New Year on January 18,2020.It is observed with a day of memorial ceremonies.Other Little New Year activities include cleaning the house 4 (sweep) away bad luck and hanging spring couplets—red decorations hung in pairs—for wealth.Since red 5 (believe) to keep misfortune and evil spirits away,it can be noticed in everything from clothing to 6 (lantern) used to decorate houses.
Often 7 (consider) the most important meal of the year,the reunion dinner is both delicious and rooted in Chinese tradition. 8 whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness,while long uncut noodles show longevity(长寿).Wealth is represented by dumplings and spring rolls.Children receive red envelopes filled 9 money and inspiring messages from elders and are often allowed to stay up late to watch the 10 (amaze) fireworks shows.
The two-week long celebrations will end on February 8—the day of the full moon—with the Lantern Festival.
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