While some customs like setting off fireworks and counting down the last few seconds seem universal，many countries have their own unique New Year's Eve traditions.
Denmark：Break plates
A Danish tradition is to throw plates and dishes against friend's and neighbor's front doors.It's a bit of a popularity contest as the bigger the pile of broken china is the next morning，the more friends and good luck you'll have in the coming year.
Germany：Pouring lead
In Germany，people melt small pieces of lead in a spoon over a candle，then pour the liquid into cold water.The shapes from the lead pouring are supposed to reveal what the year ahead will bring.If the lead forms a ball，luck will roll one's way，while the shape of a crown means wealth；a cross means death and a star will bring happiness.
Spain：Twelve grapes of luck
In Spain，one New Year's tradition is to eat 12 grapes，one for each month of the coming year，to secure prosperity（繁榮）.You need to eat one grape with each bell strike at midnight.The tradition dates from 1909 when farmers in Alicante came up with this idea to sell more grapes after an exceptional harvest.
Philippines：Round food，round clothes，round everything
In the Philippines，the start of the new year is all about the money.The locals believe that surrounding themselves with round things （to represent coins） will bring money or fortune.As a result，clothes with dots are worn and round food is eaten.
（1）What is believed to bring good luck for the coming new year in Denmark？ CC
A．A red candle.
B．Round food.
C．Broken china.
D．A lead cross.
（2）What inspired the New Year's tradition of eating grapes？ DD
A．A way to make coins.
B．An act to keep power.
C．A desire to be popular.
D．An idea to gain profit.
（3）Which section of a magazine is the text probably taken from？ CC
A．Fashion.
B．Travel.
C．Culture.
D．Entertainment.
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