2012 is the Year of the Dragon in China. It began on January 23 but not on January 1st. Th

2012 is the Year of the Dragon in China. It began on January 23 but not on January 1st. The dragon is a symbol* of power and wealth in Chinese culture. And it is also the sign of the Emperor of China. People born in the Year of the Dragon are active-minded. They show a strong interest in the world around them, and will try their best to make their dreams come true all their lives.
Dragon people are talented while these people enjoy being the center of attention. They will stop at nothing to get what they want. Dragon people are very friendly and if their friends face a problem, they will be there to offer help at once. There are some famous people who were born in the Year of the Dragon, such as the premier* of the Russian Putin and the famous Argentine soccer player Messi. In China, the CEO of Alibaba Group Mayun and movie star Zhouxun are dragon, too.
There are some big events in the Year of the Dragon. In China, the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) * will be held in Beijing in March. The 9th National University Games in Tianjin will happen in September. And soccer fans, they can meet at the 2012 European Cup in June in Poland. And In Britain, the 30th Olympic Games is being held in London on July 27.
【小题1】What does “Dragon” stand for in Chinese culture? A．powerB．wealthC．the emperorD．all of the above【小题2】When does the Year of Dragon begin?A．January 1st.B．January 23rdC．January 2nd.D．January 22nd.【小题3】What will happen in July in London?A．National People's CongressB．National University GamesC．2012 European CupD．the Olympic Games【小题4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE acorrding to the passage?A．People born in the Year of the Dragon are active-minded.B．People born in the Year of the Dragon enjoy being the center of attention.C．If they face a problem, People born in the Year of the Dragon will give up.D．If their friends face a problem, people born in the Year of the Dragon will offer help at once.D

(答案→)D 解析：【小题1】根据文章内容The dragon is a symbol* of power and wealth in Chinese culture. And it is also the sign of the Emperor of China. People born in the Year of the Dragon are active-minded.可知答案为D【小题2】根据文章内容It began on January 23 but not on January 1st可知答案为B【小题3】根据文章内容And In Britain, the 30th Olympic Games is being held in London on July 27. 可知答案为D【小题4】根据文章内容大意为C。

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