任务四 阅读与回答问题
On November 25, 2025, “Lucky Horse” was introduced. It is the mascot(吉祥物) for 2026 Happy Chinese New Year events around the world.
Its design gets ideas from two famous Chinese cultural items: the Eastern Han bronze sculpture(青铜雕塑) “Galloping Horse Treading on a Swallow”(马踏飞燕) and the “Five-Flower Horse”(五花马) of the Tang Dynasty—a symbol of beauty and energy in ancient China.
The mascot is bright Chinese red, with traditional patterns like clouds and “ruyi”(a symbol of good luck). This colour and these patterns show the cheerful spirit of Chinese New Year. Thin gold lines on its body stand for good luck and success, and its bright eyes look friendly and full of hope.
The China Tourism Group sells Lucky Horse products in other countries to help share Chinese culture. You can find soft toys, blind boxes and fridge magnets, as well as traditional festival things like couplets, red envelopes and lanterns. These products will be used in 2026 Happy Chinese New Year events worldwide, from New York’s Chinatown to London’s Trafalgar Square. They bring fun to Spring Festival celebrations around the world.
The Happy Chinese New Year Programme started in 2001. In 2026, it is 25 years old. In 2023, the programme began a mascot series based on the Chinese zodiac(生肖). This lets people share New Year wishes with the world using cultural symbols. As 2026 is the Year of the Horse, “Lucky Horse” carries wishes of peace, success and happiness. People hope it will connect different cultures and spread joy to everyone.
回答下面5个问题,1~4小题每题答案不超过7个词。
1. When was “Lucky Horse” introduced?

2. What is “ruyi” seen as according to the text?

3. What do the Chinese red and traditional patterns show?

4. Why does the China Tourism Group sell Lucky Horse products in other countries?

5. What’s your New Year’s wish?(请自拟一句话作答)