除夕到元宵，年味不打烊
除夕到元宵，年味不打烊

Chinese New Year is a very important and long festival in China. It is not just one day, but over two weeks of celebrations. People follow the lunar calendar for this festival. In 2026, it will begin on February 17th and end on March 3rd.
The celebrations start with Chinese New Year’s Eve, on February 16th. This is the most important night. Families gather for a big reunion dinner and stay up late together. The next day, New Year’s Day, is for visiting family, giving gifts, and wishing everyone good luck.
The following days all have special meanings. For example, on the second day, married women visit their parents. The fifth day is called “Break Five,” when some old rules can be broken. The seventh day is “Day of Mankind,” a day to enjoy being outside.
The festival ends with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd. On this night, people light beautiful lanterns, watch exciting dragon dances, and solve fun riddles. It is a bright and happy way to finish the celebrations and welcome the new year.
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1.1.How long does the Chinese New Year festival last in 2026?

A Exactly two weeks.

B Two weeks and a half.

C More than 14 days.

D A whole month.

解析：选C。1.C细节理解题。根据第一段“It is not just one day, but over two weeks of celebrations.”可知，春节庆祝活动持续超过两周。故选C。

2.2.What is the most important activity on Chinese New Year’s Eve?

A Having a big family dinner.

B Going to bed very early.

C Visiting family members.

D Giving gifts to children.

解析：选A。2.A推理判断题。第二段指出除夕是最重要的夜晚，并提到“Families gather for a big reunion dinner...”。结合“最重要的夜晚”和家庭团聚的核心传统，可以推断家庭团圆饭是最重要的活动。故选A。

3.3.What do people usually do on the seventh day of the festival?

A Visit their parents.

B Break some old rules.

C Go out and enjoy nature.

D Light lanterns in the street.

解析：选C。3.C细节理解题。根据第三段明确描述“The seventh day is ‘Day of Mankind,’ a day to enjoy being outside.”，可知第七天的活动是到户外去。故选C。

4.4.How does the passage describe the Lantern Festival night?

A Quiet and peaceful.

B Happy and lively.

C Busy and tiring.

D Formal and serious.

解析：选B。4.B推理判断题。根据最后一段描述，人们在元宵节点亮灯笼、观看舞龙、解答有趣的谜语，并以一种“欢快活泼的方式”结束庆典。这些描述共同营造了一种喜悦和充满活力的氛围。故选B。

5.5.What is the main topic of this passage?

A The exact dates of Chinese New Year.

B The meaning of a traditional festival.

C The importance of the Lantern Festival.

D The activities during Chinese New Year.

解析：选D。5.D主旨大意题。全文各段依次介绍了春节的时长、除夕与年初一的活动、节日期间其他有特殊意义的日子（如第二天、第五天、第七天）以及元宵节，整体围绕春节期间的各种活动展开。故选D。