阅读理解January1stisNewYear'sDay.Peopleallovertheworldceleb...

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January 1st is New Year's day. People all over the world celebrate it. On New Year's Day there is a one-day holiday in most countries. The real celebrations for New Year always happen on the night before-on New Year's Eve. There are a lot of interesting customs in the West, and there are a lot of differences from country to country.

In China, the Spring Festival is a family get-together. And so is Christmas in many western countries. But New Year for some families is a time to get together with their friends, too. Many people have parties to welcome New Year. At these parties, there are all kinds of food and drink, and people often sing and dance until the time nears for the coming of New Year.

On New Year's Eve when midnight comes, people often say "Happy New Year" to each other. Champagne(香槟酒)is a favourite drink for New Year. In many western countries fireworks are let off (燃放) at midnight to celebrate the New Year.

根据短文回答下列问题。

1. When do people usually celebrate for New Year?

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2. Do all the countries celebrate New Year in the same way?

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3. Why do people let off fire works at midnight?

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【回答】

New Year's Eve. 2. No, they don't. 3. To celebrate the New Year.

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