Name : Date :

Topic : Day :

UNITY IN OUR DIVERSITY

Read the passage bellow and answer the following questions.

A month before Chinese New Year, preparations have already started.

Greeting cards are sent to friends and relatives near and far. Houses ae spring
cleaned and repainted to give a facelift. New clothes are either sewn or bought.
Children are given ‘ang-pow’ by the elders. Oranges are served to guest and friends.

Red-coloured clothes are common because the Chinese believe that red
brings luck. However, black is not encouraged. It is only used when there is death.

Various types of cookies and biscuits are made and given to friends and
relatives. This is to show their appreciation towards the receivers. The receivers
normally give something in return as a sign of appreciation.

1. What is sent to friends as to wish “ Happy Chinese New Year”?

__________________________________________________________________

2. Name two activities done to welcome the new year?

i) ______________________________________

ii) ______________________________________

3. Which colour is preferred by the Chinese?

__________________________________________________________________

4. Why cookies and biscuits are given to friends?

__________________________________________________________________
 Name : Date :
Topic : Day :

UNITY IN OUR DIVERSITY

Read the passage bellow and answer the following questions.

A month before Chinese New Year, preparations have already started.

Greeting cards are sent to friends and relatives near and far. Houses ae spring
cleaned and repainted to give a facelift. New clothes are either sewn or bought.
Children are given ‘ang-pow’ by the elders. Oranges are served to guest and friends.

Red-coloured clothes are common because the Chinese believe that red
brings luck. However, black is not encouraged. It is only used when there is death.

Various types of cookies and biscuits are made and given to friends and
relatives. This is to show their appreciation towards the receivers. The receivers
normally give something in return as a sign of appreciation.

1. What is sent to friends as to wish “ Happy Chinese New Year”?

__________________________________________________________________

2. Name two activities done to welcome the new year?

i) ______________________________________

ii) ______________________________________

3. Which colour is preferred by the Chinese?

__________________________________________________________________

4. Why cookies and biscuits are given to friends?

__________________________________________________________________
Name : Date :
Topic : Day :

HOTS QUESTION
Read the passage about Chinese New Year. Then fill in the diagram.

Lucky colour

1) ____________________

Important fruit Unlucky colour

Chinese New Year
3) ______________ 2) __________________

Activities carried out

i ) _____________________
ii) _____________________
iii) _____________________
Name : Date :
Topic : Day :

HOTS QUESTION
Read the passage about Chinese New Year. Then fill in the diagram.

Lucky colour

1) ____________________

Important fruit Unlucky colour

Chinese New Year
3) ______________ 2) __________________

Activities carried out

i ) _____________________
ii) _____________________
iii) _____________________
Name : Date :
Topic : Day :

HOTS QUESTION
Read the passage about Chinese New Year. Then fill in the diagram.

Lucky colour

1) ____________________

Important fruit Unlucky colour

Chinese New Year
3) ______________ 2) black

Activities carried out

i ) _________________ are sent.
ii) _________ are spring cleaned.
iii) houses are _______________.
Name : Date :
Topic : Day :

HOTS QUESTION
Read the passage about Chinese New Year. Then fill in the diagram.

Lucky colour

1) ____________________

Important fruit Unlucky colour

Chinese New Year
3) ______________ 2) black

Activities carried out

i ) _________________ are sent.
ii) _________ are spring cleaned.
iii) houses are _______________.