Activity Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The best alternate headline for this article would be A. Chinese New Year Creates Positive Economic Ripples B. Imports of Luxury Goods Increase for New Year Celebrations C. China Celebrates New Year With Clean, Decorated Homes D. More Chinese Citizens Traveling Abroad for Chinese New Year | Chinese New Year Creates Positive Economic Ripples |
| This article would be most useful as a source for a student research project on A. Traditional dishes of China B. The origins of the Chinese tradition of giving lai see during the New Year C. Transportation improvements in China thanks to the country’s economic growth D. The effects of China’s growing economy | The effects of China’s growing economy |
| The article states: The nation’s growing prosperity has helped make the Chinese New Year an economic boon for countries around the world. Which would be the closest synonym for the word boon? A. Hindrance B. Advantage C. Temptation D. Exception | Advantage |
| Which of these is a statement of opinion? | The color red, which symbolizes fortune and joy, is the ideal color for Chinese New Year decorations. |
| The article states: For example, exports of U.S. lobster to China have skyrocketed over the past few years, from $2.1 million in 2009 to $90.5 million in 2014. The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to | Provide an example of how China’s new prosperity is creating positive economic ripples across the globe |
| The article states: And thanks to a financial prosperity that China has enjoyed in recent years, those New Year celebrations are creating positive economic ripples across the globe. Look at the passage above and think about the article. Which is the closest synonym for the word financial? | Economic |
| Which of these should not be included in a summary of this article? A. Chinese New Year celebrations are creating positive economic ripples across the globe. B. Many businesses close during the Chinese New Year holiday, allowing people to celebrate with family and friends. C. Wang Kang is a marketing manager at a seafood distributing company in China. D. People traditionally celebrate the Chinese New Year with festivals, carnivals, feasts, parades, dances, and fireworks. | Wang Kang is a marketing manager at a seafood distributing company in China. |
| Which passage from the article best supports the idea that the Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar? | Fireworks are seemingly everywhere, the practice stemming from an ancient belief that loud noises will scare away evil spirits. |
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