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Lunar New Year has long been the most important cultural celebration on the Chinese calendar. And
even for those who scoff (嘲笑) at superstition (迷信), Chinese New Year customs can bring a welcome sense of renewal to a seemingly endless winter.
1. Clean Your House
The Chinese make sure to sweep every corner of a room to rid their homes ghosts and bad luck
associated with the
old year. If negative spirits don't hide in your living room, chances are a layer of dust
and grime (污垢) from dry heat and slushy (有泥有雪的) boots does. Get a jump on your spring
cleaning while the weather outside's still frightful enough to keep you st
uck indoors
2. Get a Mini Makeover
In China, it's customary to get a haircut and new clothes for the new year. The idea is that with a new
look, bad spirits won't recognize a person and follow them into the new year.
3. Make Apologies
Carrying grudges (怨恨) into the new year is a no-go according to Chinese tradition, so differences
with family, friends, and associates must be settled before New Year's Eve. If your shoulders are
sagging(向下凹,下陷) from the weight of a grudge or two, take the initiative to resolve them.
4. Pay Off Your Debts
Like grudges, old debts are a bad omen (预兆) for a new year. No matter which calendar you follow,
there's no time like the present to settle any outstanding accounts and repay loans from friends and
relatives.
5. Spend Time With Your Family
In China, offices and stores close down for Chinese New Year and people spend days travelling to
their hometowns to reconnect with family, feast, and simply enjoy the company of their loved ones.
1. According to the passage, Chinese New Year customs
.
A. are foolish acts associated with superstition
B. bring happiness to Chinese people
C. imply the ending of the winter
D. are neglected by many people
2. Traditionally, the purpose of cleaning the house is to
.
A. get rid of evils and misfortune
B. find out the bad spirits in the rooms
C. clean up all the dust and grime
D. keep away the bad weather
3. Customarily, what may happen if you began a new year without a new look?
A. Your friends will not recognize you.
B. You will be looked down upon.
C. You will be seen as lack of good luck.
D. You will be followed by a bad guy.
4. According to the passage, which of the following is also Chinese tradition?
A. Exchanging gifts.
B. Have family union.
C. Share debts.
D. Set goals.