Break time:Lunar New Year
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1. The lotus root is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ popular in Lunar New Year. It is often used in Asian cuisines, especially in soups and stir-fried dishes.
3. During the festival many love _ _ _ _ _ _ like grapes, plums and kumquats (柑桔). They are symbols of good luck, wealth, fortune and gold.
4. Orchids (蘭花) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ spring in Chinese culture. They symbolise integrity and elegance.
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2. Dried bean curd _ _ _ _ _ (腐竹) is a favourite in Lunar New Year because its name sounds like the Chinese phrase for "abundance".
5. Peach blossoms (桃花) are popular decorations in Lunar New Year. They symbolise _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and well-being.
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integrity (n) 正直
elegance (n) 優雅
abundance (n) 富足