5. Unit 2, Chinese New Year, Question Answers of 10th English by AG Ahmad

 

10th English A          Unit No 2

Chinese New Year

QUESTIONS ANSWERS FROM BOX:

Q.1. Why is Chinese New Year never on the same day each year?

Ans:- Chinese New Year is never on the same day each year because the Chinese follow the

lunar calendar based on the moon which has the  shorter cycle than the sun.

Q.2.What is Chinese belief about cleaning houses before new year’s day?

Ans:- The Chinese believe that cleaning of the houses before new year’s day will clear out any

bad luck from the previous year and make the house ready to accept good luck for the

coming year.

Q.3. Why does this dinner consist of eight or nine dishes?

Ans:-The dinner consists of eight or nine dishes because in Chinese language the word ”eight”

means “prosperity” and the word “nine” means “long-lasting.”

Q.4. Is Chinese belief about people having character traits of animal a fact or an opinion?

Ans:- Chinese belief about people having character traits of animal is not a fact. It is only an opinion.

EXECISE QUESTIONS:

Q.1. When does Chinese New Year start?

Ans:- Chinese New Year is never on same day every year but typically falls somewhere

between January 21st and February 20th .

Q.2. Why do Chinese families do thorough cleaning of their houses before New Year’s Day?

Ans:- Chinese families do so because they believe that  cleaning the houses before new year’s

day will  clear out any bad luck from the previous year and make the house ready to accept

good luck for the coming year.

Q.3. Which colour is not allowed and which colour is encouraged on Chinese New Year? Why?

Ans:- Wearing black is not allowed because of its association with death, however, wearing red

is encouraged as the colour is associated with warding off bad spirits.

Q.4. What do decorations on doors and windows symbolize?

Ans:- Decorations on doors and windows symbolize good luck and happiness.

Q.5. What is the significance of New Year’s Eve Dinner?

Ans:- New year’s Eve Dinner is of great significance because it is a source of visiting relatives

and getting the prosperity and long life.

Q.6. What do the little red envelops filled with money symbolize?

Ans:- The little red envelops filled with money symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year.

Q.7. What is the importance of Chinese New Year for Chinese families?

Ans:- Chinese New Year is very important for Chinese families because it brings them close

together to thank for the previous year and get recreation and refreshment for the coming year.

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