单选题
农历五月初五是端午节,这个节日在中国已有两千多年的历史。端午节起源于对伟大爱国诗人屈原的
纪念(commemorate)活动。千百年来,人们用吃粽子和赛龙舟这两种形式来庆祝这个节日。粽子是端午节最受欢迎的食物。如今,粽子有各种各样的形状和馅料。赛龙舟是这个节日必不可少的一部分,在河流湖泊众多的南方更是如此。更重要的是,端午节也是一个爱国节日,会提醒人们忠于国家和为国奉献的重要意义。现在,龙舟比赛已经在世界各地流行开来。
【正确答案】The Dragon Boat Festival, falling on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, has a history of more than 2000 years in China. It was derived from activities commemorating a great patriotic poet, Qu Yuan. For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by eating Zongzi and racing dragon boats. Zongzi is the most popular food for the festival. Today you may see Zongzi in different shapes and with a variety of fillings. Dragon boat racing is an indispensable part of the festival, especially in South China where there are many rivers and lakes. More importantly, the Dragon Boat Festival is also a patriotic holiday which reminds people of the importance of loyalty and commitment to the country. Dragon boat races are now popular all over the world.
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