Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
The Chinese New Year is the most important celebration, of the year for my family. First, we have to clean the house before the end of the old year. We shouldn't do any cleaning on New Year's Day. Then we decorate the living room with flowers and dishes of oranges and candy. We also have to pay all our debts before the end of the year. On New Year's Eve, we have a big dinner with our family. At midnight, we open all the doors and windows so that the old year can "go out". On New Year's Day, we shouldn't talk about the old year. People often wear new clothes and give money to children for good luck. And we usually visit our grandparents to say "Happy New Year."
32. This text is about_______ the Chinese New Year
a. how people celebrate
c. what people should do at
b. what people believed about
d. how to have good luck at
33. People have to pay their debts ___________
a. on the Chinese New Year's Day.
b. on the Chinese New Year's Eve
c. before the Chinese New Year starts.
d. after the Chinese New Year starts.
34. Before people decorate their houses for the Chinese New Year, they_____
b. visit their friends.
a. eat a big dinner
c. open all the doors and windows.
d. clean their houses
35. On the Chinese New Year's Day, people shouldn't _________
a. say "Happy New Year."
c. wear new clothes.
b. clean their houses.
d. give children money.
36. When the Chinese New Year begins, people often_________
a. tallk about the old year
c. pay their debts.
b. clean their houses.
d. visit their grandparents

New Year is one of the most important festivals in the United States. On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o'clock at night, everyone says "Happy New Year" and they wish their friends and relatives good luck. New Year's Eve is usally a long night to many people.They don't go home until morning.Another holiday,Halloween,is mainly for childre.On this holiday children dress as witches, ghosts or orthers. Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give  them candy, the children will play''trick or treat'' on them. But this hardly ever happens. Many people give them candy or fruit.

1.How many festivals are mentioned in the passage?

2.Where do people go on New Year's Eve?

3.What do children ask for on Hallowen?

4.What game do the children play on Hallowen?

5.Iss Now Year one of the most important fesstival in the USA?

Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences

There/be/second New Year/recognize/ Russia/ Old New Year. 

Russians/ welcome/ New Year/ say/ "S Novim Godom!

There/ be/ many great activities/ help/ you/ celebrate/ new years.

You/ head/ Red Square/ Experience New Year celebrations.

Other/ city/ throughout Russia/ also have/ their own fireworks displays / concerts.

most extensive New Year celebrations/ Russia/ occur/ December 31/ January 1

Thai New Year (Songkran Festival)

            The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated in April each year. Thailand adopted this (11)____________ with the belief that the sun re-entered Aries and finished its orbit round the earth on April 13. In Thailand, this (12)_________ is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15. Before the (13)___________, people will clean their houses in the hope of casting away of any bad luck of the old year, so that good (14)____________ will enter their new lives instead. Food and sweets will be prepared in advance for merit making and for treating guests.

            The Songkran celebrations will begin with food (15)_____________ to the monks who will walk along the street in the early morning to receive food and other offerings. One of the most popular (16)___________ for young people is to convey their best (17)_______ to their elders by pouring water onto them or their palms. After this, it is time for children and young people to have full (18)___________ with water-throwing, dancing and folk games.

            Do not expect to escape the (19)____________ activities, these take place on every street in Thailand.  They can be a welcome break to the (20)____________ of the dry season, but if you wish to stay dry it is best to stay indoors

New Year is one of the most important (17)__________ in the United States. On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o'clock (18)__________ night, everyone says "Happy New Year" and they (19)__________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year's Eve is usually a long night to many people. They don't go home until morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday, children (20)__________ as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit. (21)__________ the people at the house do not give (22)__________ candy, the children will play a trick on them  

5.     A. festivals                  B. meetings                       C. contests                        D. courses

6.     A. on                           B. at                                   C. in                                   D. for

7.     A. dream                    B. greet                              C. wish                               D. congratulate

8.     A. put                          B. dress                             C. take off                          D. go on

9.     A. Whether                 B. So                                  C. Although                       D. If

10.   A. their                       B. them                               C. theirs                             D. They

New Year is one of the most important (1) ____________ in the United States. On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o'clock at night, everyone says "Happy New Year" and they (2) _____________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year's parties usually last a long time. many people don't go home(3) ___ morning. another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. on this holiday children (4) ______ as witches, ghosts or other characters. most children go (5) _______ house to house and say " Trick or Treat", asking for candy or fruit. if the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. but this (6) _______ ever happens. most people give them candy or fruit.

1. a. competitions    b.festivals   c. decorations       d.traditions       
2.a wish       b.exchange         c.bring           d.play 
3. a.in          b.on          c.for           d.until 
4.a.put         b.make      c.dress       d.set
5.a.from       b.in          c.to         d.for
6.a.mostly      b.hardly      c.usually      d.always