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The Dragon Head-raising Festival
China is a country with a long and rich history. 6. A The Dragon Head-raising Festival or the Longtaitou Festival is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. It stands for the start of spring and farming.
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture. Dragon culture is one of the most popular cultures in China. 7. C People celebrated the Dragon Head-raising Festival with many customs about the dragon in ancient times.
On the special day, people put ashes in the kitchen. 8. D People believed that if the dragon went into their houses, they could have good luck all year round and have a good harvest in autumn. On the special day, people ate special food. 9. ____B For example, people ate noodles called “dragon whisker noodles” and dumplings called “dragon ears”. On the special day, people sent gifts to each other, picked vegetables, welcomed wealth and went on a spring outing.
Even though many of the customs have faded away (消退), the tradition of cutting hair is reaching new heights. Today people rush to have their hair cut, especially have their children's hair cut on the Dragon Head-raising Festival. They want to make themselves have new looks and have a good year.
A. It has many colorful holidays and festivals.
B. The food was usually named after the dragon.
C. Chinese people call themselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”.
D. They thought the dragon could be led into their houses with the help of the ashes.
E. Why is it called “dragon lifting its head?”

答案： 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.B