45.Every year,families throughout China gather together to enjoy some snacks and entertainment under the light of the full moon for the Mid-Autumn Festival,which is on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar.This year the holiday falls on September 13,less than two weeks away.While many families throughout the country and abroad celebrate the holiday in slightly different ways,one of most common and best-preserved tradition is devouring delicious moon-cakes containing all manner of fillings.People often give mooncakes to their family and friends as gifts,while many companies in China hand out the festive pastry to employees as well.
While the tradition of shangyue was practiced by many Chinese during the full moon of the eighth month - often considered to be the brightest and most beautiful full moon of the year - in ancient times,the tradition didn't become a fixed festival until the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
(1)When is the Mid-autumn Festival?
A.on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar.
B.on August 15th of the solar calendar.
C.when the moon is full.
D.when people get together.
(2)What will people do under the light of the full moon?
A.eating moon-cakes only.
B.watching the moon only.
C.enjoy some snacks and entertainment.
D.do some sports.
(3)What will people often do during the Mid-autumn Festival according to the passage?
A.draw the moon
B.tell the story about the moon
C.talk with families
D.give moon-cakes to their family and friends
(4)Why the festival falls in August of lunar calendar?
A.because it is the harvest season.
B.because we have holidays.
C.because the moon is considered the brightest and most beautiful full moon.
D.because many families throughout the country and abroad celebrate the holiday.
(5)When did the festival become our tradition?
A.long long ago
B.Tang Dynasty
C.in 618
D.in 907