D Simon is reading a magazine article about the lion dance. Read the article and choose the best answer for each question.
Teens preparing for lion dance
John and Tom, both teenagers, are lion dancers. At this year's Spring Festival, they plan to perform a difficult lion dance. To prepare for the performance, they are practising almost every day.
“This is such a difficult dance,” explains John. “Tom and I have to move together perfectly. Otherwise, we won't look like a lion.” John practises moving the lion's head, and Tom moves the lion's body and tail. Together, they have to make the lion come alive with smooth moves. But it is not easy because their dance has lots of very difficult jumps, leaps and lifts.
The lion dance is an important part of the Spring Festival celebrations. It dates back thousands of years. During the Spring Festival, people perform the lion dance to bring good luck for the new year.
“We know that the lion dance is such a big part of Chinese culture,” says Tom. “That's why we want our dance to be perfect.”
1 How often do John and Tom practise their lion dance?
a Twice a day. b Almost every day. c Once a week.
2 Why are John and Tom practising so often?
a They want to win a game. b The dance is difficult. c The lion is too big.
3 What is the main purpose of the lion dance?
a To bring good luck.
b To celebrate lions.
c To encourage more people to dance.
4 Why does Tom want their lion dance to be perfect?
a Because he wants to have a job as a lion dancer.
b Because he always wants everything to be perfect.
c Because the lion dance is an important part of Chinese culture.
