問題詳情

VI. Reading Comprehension 5%     The fishing boat is both an important tool and a valuable symbol for the Dawu people. Thus, when construction of a new boat is completed, a grand launching ceremony is held to pray for a safe journey and a bountiful catch. The unique Dawu boats can be divided into large and small ones, ornately carved and plain ones. For the maiden voyage of a large and ornately carved boat, it is necessary to hold a grand ceremony called the Mangegen. The ceremony starts with the preparation of taros and pigs that will be presented as gifts to the invited guests. Upon their arrival, the invited guests extend their best wishes to the host. Afterward, the pigs are butchered and the meat is cut into slices for the guests. The activities reach a climax with the launching ceremony. When launching the boat, the captain wields a long knife in the air to expel evil spirits. The village crew members make fierce expressions, shake their fists with force, and shout loudly in order to drive away any remaining evil. The villagers assemble from every direction and make the same movements. They beat the boat fiercely, lift it up, and throw it into the air several times. After this, they lift the boat together and move toward the sea with fierce expressions on their faces. A fish is hung on the boat to symbolize good fortune and a good fishing harvest. Afterward, a chicken placed at the stern is butchered as an offering to the spirits of the boat for safety and protection on the seas.
66.What is the purpose of the grand launching ceremony?
(A) To reach the center of the ocean.
(B) To celebrate the construction of a fishing boat.
(C) To pray for a safe journey and bountiful catch.
(D) To divide the boats into large ones and small ones.

參考答案

答案：C
難度：簡單0.857143
統計：A(1),B(0),C(6),D(0),E(0)

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