五、阅读短文,选择正确的选项。
New Year’s Eve is the night before New Year’s Day. It is on 31 December. On this day, people begin celebrating the new year.
People have different ways to welcome the new year. Some people stay at home and write down their wishes for the new year. Some people eat grapes for good luck. Some people eat long noodles because they mean a long life. Others go to parties. They sing and dance. Everyone feels happy and excited.
Many cities have fireworks, music and fun shows. Young people like to go out with friends. In many places, people go to the local square and watch a big screen (屏幕). The screen shows big numbers. People count down together. They shout, “Ten! Nine! Eight! ... Two! One!” Then, at midnight, everyone shouts, “Happy New Year!”
( ) 1. When do people begin celebrating the new year?
A. On 30 December.
B. On 31 December.
C. On New Year’s Day.
D. At midnight.
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) 2. Why do some people eat long noodles on New Year’s Eve?
A. They are delicious.
B. They are easy to make.
C. They mean a long life.
D. They bring people together.
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) 3. What do people do when the big screen shows the numbers?
A. They write down their wishes.
B. They sing and dance.
C. They count down together.
D. They watch fireworks.
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) 4. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to welcome the New Year
B. Why people love fireworks
C. Different new year’s parties
D. The story of New Year’s Day