Every year in early April, thousands of people in China visit the tombs(墓) of their parents, grandparents and ancestors. It is Tomb Sweeping Day, the traditional Chinese festival to remember the dead.

Tomb Sweeping Day falls on April 4 this year. On the day, Chinese families will clean away the grass around the tombs. Then they burn paper money and put flowers and fruit in front of the tombs. They hope the dead can enjoy them and bring the family good luck.

However, it is not only the Chinese who remember the dead, people in other countries also have festivals for the dead.

In Japan, O-Bon festival is one of the most important festivals. It is held from Aug.13 to 16. It is also a holiday for a family reunion(團圓). During O-bon, Japanese people return to their hometown and visit their ancestors’ tombs. They also believe their ancestors’ spirits return home to be with their family. People danced a dance to welcome the spirits. On the last day of O-bon, they put paper lanterns in a river to say goodbye to the spirits.

In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing(欣喜). It’s usually in late April or early May. The name of this festival means birth and happiness. Russians believe that people shouldn’t feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world. On the day, Russian people draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of tombs. After that they have a picnic together. They hope for a good life for both the living and the dead.

1.What do we know about Tomb Sweeping Day?

A. It’s a day to remember the dead.

B. It falls on April 4 every year.

C. People grow grass beside the bombs on that day.

D. It’s said that people can see the dead on that day.

2.We know the following about O-Bon festival EXCEPT that ___.

A. it is a Japanese festival. B. it lasts four days in August.

C. t’s also a family reunion day. D. paper lanterns are used to welcome the spirits.

3.What do Russian people think of death?

A. It’s a sad thing. B. They feel happy about it.

C. It means a good life for the dead. D. It means birth in another world.

4.What does the story mainly talk about?

A. History of Tomb Sweeping Day.

B. How to remember the dead.

C. Festivals in some countries to remember the dead.

D. Meanings of death in different countries.

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