VIII.Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answer: true or false Songkran is Thailand's most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. Water is an important element of Songkran, especially in more recent times when the throwing of water has become a huge part of the annual celebrations. If you're visiting Thailand during this period, don't be surprised if you get splashed. Crowds of people roam around throwing buckets of water, using water pistols and just generally soaking anyone in the vicinity. Appreciation of family is another important aspect of the festival, with many Thai people making their way to their hometowns to spend time with older relatives. Buddhists also visit temples throughout Songkran where water is poured on Buddha images and on the hands of Buddhist monks as a mark of respect. Without a doubt,Songkran is a hugely important festival to the Thai people but it's also very popular with visitors and many tourists specifically arrange their holidays around this unique event. Anyone and everyone can and will get involved in the celebrations. If you're out and about during Songkran, you're almost guaranteed to end up soaked but you'll have lots of fun in the process! 61. Songkran is considered the festival of the traditional Thai New Year 62. Water has been used during the festival recently but not in the past 63. People have many ways to make each other wet with water 64. Songkran is also an occasion for people to go back to the hometown to spend time with their relatives 65. It is certainly not a religious festival 66. Everyone visits temples to pour water on Buddha images to show their respect 67. The Thai do not let foreigners participate in the festival 68. Songkran is actually a very important fstival in Thailand 69. Nearly everyone gets wet after taking part in the festival 70. The festival only has the religious meaning but it is not enjoyable