1 . There are lots of fun-filled ethnic (少数民族的) festivals in our country. Let’s take a look at some of them.

March Fair of Bai People

The March Fair is the most important festival for the Bai people living in Dali, Yunnan. It starts from the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month and lasts about 7 days. During the festival, people in and around Dali come together for trade. What’s more, they race horses, dance to and sing traditional songs.

Torch Festival of Yi People

In Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, Yi people celebrate the Torch (火把) Festival. It usually takes place from the 24th to the 26th day of the 6th lunar month every year. As part of the festival, every family needs to light a torch. The idea is that these torches will drive away bad luck. In the center of town, there is always a bonfire (篝火). People of all ages sing and dance around it.

Water Festival of Dai People

The Water Festival is the New Year for the Dai people living in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. It lasts 3 days in April. During the festival, Dai people wear their festival suits to dance and throw water at each other (they believe it could bring happiness and good luck). The wetter you get, the luckier you will be.

Interested in these Chinese festivals? Go and experience them yourself.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The Bai People.

B．The Torch Festival.

C．The bonfire.

D．The Water Festival.

2. How long does Torch Festival of Yi People last?

A．Three days.

B．Four days

C．About 7 days

D．About two weeks.

3. Where can you experience all the three ethnic festivals above?

A．In Sichuan.

B．In Yunnan.

C．In Guizhou.

D．In Guangdong

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．The Torch Festival lasts the shortest time.

B．Bai People often trade and draw in March Fair.

C．The Water Festival is the New Year for Dai people.

D．Yi People need to light a torch to see the road clearly.

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Some ethnic clothes in our country.	B．Some ethnic food in our country.
C．Some ethnic movies in our country.	D．Some ethnic festivals in our country.

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