Question

Unit 18 Writing Practice A
Complete the essay written by an international student. Type the passive forms of the verbs in
parentheses. Click on the light bulb icon to review the Grammar Chart, Grammar Notes, and the
Common Mistakes Chart
Chinese New Year is based on the movement of the moon around the Earth. It usually falls between January 21 and
February 19 on the Western calendar,
Chinese New Year preparations
(may/start) as much as a month before the new year. The house is
cleaned thoroughly ahead of New Year's Day. All cleaning tools
(must/put away) beforehand and
sweeping
(must /noc/do) on New Year's Day or good luck
(could/sweep away).
Starting at midnight on New Year's Eve, every door and window
(have to/open) so the old year can go
out. Traditional dishes, such as roast duck, sweet rice pudding and dumplings, are served at a family feast.
Firecrackers are set off so that evil spirits
(will/scare away). Many people wear the color red because
it is considered a happy color. Money
(may/not/lend) on New Year's Day, and all debts
(must/pay) ahead of time.
Gifts
(should/buy) for friends and relatives, and children are given red envelopes with lucky money
inside. Visitors who don't bring gifts are considered impolite. It is believed that the events of the day will determine a
person's luck for the entire year, so everyone is on good behavior.

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