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I. Read the passage. And decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dunasty (206 BC – 220 AD). It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festival like Chinese New Year.
The dragon body is woven in a round shape of thin bamboo strips, segment-by-segment, and covered with a huge red cloth with dragon scales decorating it. The whole dragon is usually up to 30 meters in length – and people hold rods every 1 to 2 meters to raise the dragon segments.
Question 26. The dragon dance came from China. ___________
Question 27. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck. ___________
Question 28. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment. ___________
Question 29. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain. ___________
Question 30. The whole dragon is usually much more than 30 meters in high. ___________
The dragon dance and the lion dance originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty(206 BC-220 AD). It was used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Song Dynasty(1960-1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like CHinese New Year.
The dragon body is woven in a round shape of thin bamboo strips, segment-by-segment, and covered with a huge red cloth with dragon scalees decorating it. The whole dragon is usually up to the 30 meters in length - and people hold rods every 1 to 2 meters to raise the dragon segments.
26.The dragon dance came from China. T
27.People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck. T
28.The dragon dance was firstly performent for entertainment. T
29.People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain. F
30.The whole dragon is usually much more than 30 meters in high.F
