people are often called “dragon” A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example , “Hoping one’s child will become a dragon,” which means he or she will be successful.

It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics, They are creative, confident, brave and quick–tempered. There are some famous “dragons” who have done excellent things , for example, Deng Xiaoping , the famous businessman Mayun and the movie star Jackie Chen .They are all successful.

There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China. Such as Dragon Head –Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival .We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them .These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.

The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the “descendants of dragon”, it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be “dragons”.

Wish the dragons to bring you good luck!

34.What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?

A. A combination of many animals.

B. Chinese sayings and idioms.

C. Traditional festivals.

D. Strength and good luck.

35. In the passage , the underlined sentence “Hoping one’s child will become a dragon,” means

in Chinese.

A．龙马精神 B.龙飞凤舞 C. 望子成龙 D. 龙腾虎跃

36. What characteristics may the people born in the Y ear of the Dragon have ? They may be

A. creative, confident, brave and powerful

B. creative, confident, brave and quick–tempered.

C. lovely, confident, brave and quick–tempered.

D. lucky, confident, creative and successful.

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