Each year，Lunar New Year is symbolized by one of 12 zodiac animals.
This is based on a story about the Jade Emperor trying to find a way to measure time.He told the animals they were to compete in a race.The first 12 animals to complete the race would be rewarded by having a year named after them.These animals are the rat，ox，tiger，rabbit，dragon，snake，horse，goat，monkey，rooster，dog and pig.
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.The last time there was Year of the Rabbit was in 2011.The next one will not be until 2035.
In the story of the Jade Emperor，the rabbit was the fourth animal to complete the race.The rabbit was so confident that he would win that he took a nap allowing three other animals to arrive before him.
In traditional Chinese Culture，Rabbits are quiet and agile（敏捷的），which suits traditional Chinese aesthetic（審美的）values of being gentle and cultivated（有教養(yǎng)的）.There is a view in Chinese culture that rabbits are smart and gentle.This is shown by the phrase "dongrutuotu， " a Chinese idiom used to describe people who are as smart and agile as rabbits.So it is believed that people who were born in the Year of the Rabbit would have the characteristics including being kind，agile，quiet and responsible.
There is also a legend about a Jade Rabbit living on the moon which is the pet of Chang's a goddess widely known in China.This can explain why rabbits are regarded as an auspicious（吉祥的） sign.
In addition，in ancient China，people generally believed that the more children you have，the luckier and happier you will be.This belief makes the rabbit a popular symbol of good luck and fortune，because the rabbit is naturally full of vitality（活力）and fertility（生育能力）.
So，now it's the rabbit's turn Maybe the Year of the Rabbit can bring you good luck!
（1）What year may the year of 2025 bs called in Chinese zodiac animals from the article？ DD
A．The Year of the Tiger
B．The Year of the Rabbit
C．The Year of the Rat
D．The Year of the Snake
（2）Who of them may be born in the Year of the Rabbit？ CC
A．The person who was born in 2021.
B．The person who the Jade Emperor liked most.
C．The person who has characteristics of being quick，gentle and responsible.
D．The person who likes the rabbit as his/her pet.
（3）Why do Chinese people think the rabbit is the symbol of luck and wealth？ CC
A．Because the rabbit is very popular with Chinese people.
B．Because many Chinese people regard the rabbit as an auspicious sign.
C．Because the rabbit has the ability of vitality and fertility.
D．Because people hope to have children who are good at running.
【考點】說明文；傳統(tǒng)文化．
【答案】D；C；C
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