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A well – known poem by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes a sad scene(场景)in early April, “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with lowered spirits go.”

This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival,     1    . It began in the Zhou Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago. Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 5. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008.     2    

    3     They put the flowers and food in front of the graves. Some may burn joss paper(纸钱), as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念)the memories of their dead family members.

Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors.     4     Tomb Sweeping Day is the beginning of the time for outdoor activities in China.     5    


根据短文内容,将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处,使短文内容完整、通顺(每个选项只能用一次)。
A.This tradition also shows that family is an important part of Chinese culture.
B.People have one day off for that day.
C.On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites(墓地)of their ancestors.
D.Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.
E.Families often go out together or fly kites at this time.
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