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Although the Spring Festival is generally regarded as the most import celebration of the year, the fall and winter have a number of non-native holidays that are gaining popularity among the Chinese.
These include Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. In the past, these foreign holidays were observed only by those who worked for foreign companies or those who had studied or live abroad. But today, many Chinese celebrate the holidays in some manners, such as sending text messages to friends and having a large dinner in a restaurant. Valentine’s Day is mainly for young couples, while Halloween is most celebrated by children.
Christmas is becoming increasingly popular among the Chinese, although originally it was heavily promoted by business. During the holiday, some shopping malls put up Christmas trees, inducing(劝说) visitors to write down their Christmas wishes and hang the notes on the trees. In just one or two days, the trees will be filled with all kinds of Christmas messages. For example, “I wish those who love me and whom I love happiness in the next year.” “May God bless my parents’ health and happiness.” “I hope my girlfriend will be admitted by renowned universities.”
Sociologists say the rising popularity of Christmas is due to the cheerful and bright colors associated with the holiday. Red is the most popular holiday color in China, representing harmony and indicating a happy event. On Christmas, people may find that Santa Claus and traditional red Chinese lanterns go well together.
13. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Foreign holidays are as important as the Spring Festival in China now.
B. People wanted to get profit from Christmas at first.
C. Only people who come back from other countries celebrate foreign holidays.
D. People hang their wishes on trees when foreign holidays come.
14. What does the underlined word “renowned” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Strictly- ruled B. Faraway C. Newly built D. Well-known
15. Christmas becomes popular in China because_______________.
A. people can do shopping during Christmas
B. people like the color of Christmas
C. people can send text messages to their friends
D. children can play happily on this day
16. What can we conclude according to the passage?
A. Christmas is the only non-native holiday that the Chinese like.
B. All foreign holidays are celebrated in China now.
C. More and more foreign holidays are popular in China now.
D. Young couples in China like celebrating Halloween most.
