(单选题)

Why did Chu people throw rice dumplings into the river?

A.To memorize the death of Qu Yuan.

B.To praise Qu Yuan for his loyalty and integrity.

C.To prevent Qu Yuan’s body from being eaten by the fish.

D.To scare off the fish.

参考答案：C

参考解析：

细节理解题。根据Eating zongzi下面的介绍“The tradition of zongzi meant to remind us of village fishermen scattering rice across the water of the Miluo River in order to appease the river dragons and fish so that they would not devour Qu Yuan.”可知，粽子的传统是要提醒我们，村里的渔民在汨罗江水上撒米，是为了安抚河里的龙和鱼，以免它们吃掉屈原。也就是说是为了避免屈原的尸体被鱼吃掉。D项仅能表达其中一层意思，比较片面。故不选。故选C。

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