In Japan, children who are three, five or seven years old are thought to be especially lucky. So, on November 15, families who have children of these ages take part in a very old festival. This special children’s festival is called Shichi-Go-San, or “Seven-Five-Three”.

On this day, the children put on their finest clothes. And every child has a long paper bag. On each bag there are pictures with the meanings of youth（年輕） and long life.

When everyone is ready, the families go to a shrine（神殿）. There they give thanks for the good health of the children. Outside the shrine, the parents will buy candy and toys to fill the children’s paper bags. After the families return home, the children give some of their candy to friends and relatives. In return, the children are often given presents.

Finally, the day usually ends with a party.

1. In Japan, which of the following age is NOT thought to be especially lucky?

  A. 3.                         B. 5.                            C. 7.                            D. 15.

2. The passage is about a（an） ______ festival.

  A. new                     B. old                    C. Chinese             D. American

3. The festival is on ______.

  A. December 25   B. December 15  C. November 15       D. November 5

4. Why do the families go to a shrine?

  A. Because they can buy candy and toys there.                   

  B. Because the children can get presents there.

  C. Because they want to have a party with friends. 

  D. Because they want to give thanks for the good health of the children.      

5. The festival usually ends with ______.

  A. a party                                       B. a big meal

  C. a visit to a shrine                 D. shopping for some candy and toys

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