When young urban couples get married, they usually hire a fleet of about 10 cars to send them and their family to the wedding venue. But one newlywed (新婚的) couple in Dalian, Liaoning province chose another way-to rent a public bus instead.
Looking back on their wedding day, the bride, Yang Le’er, says she still feels joyful about the bus experience, which has added special meaning to the ceremony.
“I don’t like taking the usual path. With a car fleet, the bride and groom sit in the first car, while everyone else is scattered in different cars, which isn’t very exciting. So I contacted the Dalian Bus Group in advance, and they agreed,” Yang says.
On their wedding day, a red electric bus-decorated with a giant caricature (人物漫画) of the couple, a large rose pattern, and the words “We’re getting married”-carried the bride and groom, the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and Yang’s parents, who had flown in from Wenzhou, to a hotel.
“Everyone being together on one bus made the joy double. We played festive music along the way, and friends sang along. The atmosphere was so happy. Even though my parents didn’t sing, they were drawn in by the atmosphere and didn’t show the traditional sadness of a daughter’s marriage,” Yang recalls.
On the road, they drew a lot of attention. Pedestrians took out their phones to take pictures and waved at them.
“Whenever I think about it, it still warms my heart,” Yang says.
She says this wedding idea has received positive feedback from their family and friends. Some friends said they would also rent a bus for their own weddings.
4. Why did the couple use a bus as a wedding car?
A.To save more money. | B.To attract more viewers. |
C.To try something unusual. | D.To advertise a new business. |
5. What is the meaning of “scattered” underlined in Paragraph 3?
A.Crowded. | B.Separated. | C.Trapped. | D.Occupied. |
6. How did the bus company manage to help with the couple’s wedding?
A.They offered some extra services. |
B.They gave away a red electric bus. |
C.They went to the hotel for Yang’s parents. |
D.They changed the previous bus designs and routes. |
7. Which words best describe the wedding ceremony?
A.Simple and traditional. | B.Grand and expensive. |
C.Creative and influential. | D.Strange and demanding. |