Chinese New Year is a celebration marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring.This is why decorating rooms with plants，fruits and blooming flowers carries special significance.They represent the earth coming back to life and wishes for new beginnings.Here are some of the most popular things and their special meanings.
Oranges Trees
Orange trees are more than decorations；they are a symbol of good luck and wealth.They make great gifts and you see them many times decorated with red envelopes and messages of good blessings.The fruits are also some of the "lucky" foods，which are a must during the celebrations.
Bamboo
Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices.Certainly during the holiday period，this plant is a must.Bamboo plants and stems are used frequently in feng shui and are associated with health，abundance and a happy home.They are easy to care for and make great presents.
Brunches of Plum Blossoms（梅花）
The beautiful long branches covered with pink-colored buds（蓓蕾）make fantastic decorations.The plum trees are the first to flower even as snow is melting after a cold winter.They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
Peonies
Peonies stand for prosperity and peace and are considered as China's national flower；they are often a subject of classical paintings.The peony is also known as the "king of flowers" and represents royalty，virtue and honor.
Narcissi
Narcissi flower right around Chinese New Year and are considered as a symbol of luck and wealth.Their sweet fragrance（芳香） is also highly respected in Chinese culture.
（1）If you are not good at growing plants，which will you probably choose？ AA
A．Bamboo.
B．Plum blossoms.
C．Peonies.
D．Narcissi.
（2）What is special about peony？ DD
A．Oil painters prefer painting it.
B．It is usually used in feng shui.
C．It bears fruits considered as lucky foods.
D．It is called the "king of flowers".
（3）In which section may this text appear？ CC
A．Entertainment.
B．Health.
C．Culture.
D．Science.
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【答案】A；D；C
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