I du english Entrance Examination October 30th, 2021 idu english Entrance Examination October 30

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Read the text and match the book titles in the left-hand column (26-30) and the sentences in the right-hand column (A-G) which give information about the books. There are more sentences than you need.


Holidays in Japan are unique, spectacular occasions which visitors, as well as locals, can enjoy. 

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  New Year’s Day: Families gather to see in the new year and businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3. People throw bonenkai parties (“forgetting parties”) to symbolize leaving behind last year’s problems and making a fresh start.
  
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  Constitution Memorial Day: May 3 marks the Constitution Memorial Day. It celebrates the 1947 Constitution of Japan which came into effect a couple of years after the end of World War II.
  
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  Children’s Day: May 5 is celebrated annually in Japan as Children’s Day. It is an ancient celebration which respects the happiness and personalities of children. Families play with traditional toys and eat special types of cakes. The day was originally called Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day), but was renamed in 1948 by the Japanese government as a day to celebrate the happiness of all children.
  
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  Marine Day: Marine Day (also known as Sea Day) takes place on the third Monday of July. In 2021 it was celebrated on July 22, the day before the Olympics opening ceremony. The holiday celebrates the sea and its importance to Japan as it is an island nation. Many local people take advantage of this day to enjoy the beach.
  
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  Mountain Day: Mountain Day was celebrated on August 8 in 2021. It is Japan’s newest holiday as it was only introduced in 2014. The day gives people the chance to enjoy Japan’s stunning mountains by going hiking and enjoying other activities.
  

26 New Year’s Day 27 Constitution Memorial Day 28 Children’s Day 29 Marine Day 30 Mountain Day

It commemorates the time when the main document was adopted. In July 2021 some people participated in an important ceremony. It’s the newest holiday dedicated to children. People hold parties to mark new beginnings. The Japanese do walking and rock climbing on that day. This holiday has been observed since 1948. The holiday has two names.

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