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In April, many places in Japan become carpets（毯子） of pink and white cherry blossom（樱花）. Most Japanese schools and public buildings have cherry trees outside. In Japan the school year begins in April. In some parts of the country, the first day of school is also the start of the cherry blossom season.

In the season, the Japanese get together under the trees with their family and friends. They sing, drink, eat and talk until late in the evening. Japanese people started to hold parties like this in the third century.

There are more than 305 kinds of cherry trees in Japan. The Japanese love cherry blossom. They think that a flower is like a man’s life, short but bright.

1.In which month do many places in Japan become carpets of pink and white cherry blossom?

A.In May. B.In April. C.In March. D.In February.

2.In some parts of Japan, the start of the cherry blossom season is also ____.

A.the first day of school B.the end of school

C.the middle of school D.the first day of a vacation

3.What do Japanese people do in the cherry blossom season?

A.They visit their friends. B.They go shopping.

C.They hold parties. D.They go boating and cycling.

4.When did Japanese people start to hold parties like this?

A.In the first century. B.In the second century.

C.In the third century. D.In the fourth century.

5.How many kinds of cherry trees are there in Japan?

A.Less than 305. B.More than 305. C.About 503. D.305.

6.The Japanese love cherry blossom because they think ____.

A.it means spring time is here B.it’s beautiful

C.it’s nice and lovely D.it’s like a person’s life