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话题9文化与跨文化交流
[9传统节日与习俗
》春节
1.The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China.
2.On the eve of the Spring Festival,family members get together and have a big
meal.
3.We usually visit our relatives and friends during the festival.
4.During the festival,we wear new clothes and children often get lucky money.
5.Homes are decorated with red couplets and flowers.
6.Among all delicious dishes,dumplings are very popular,which mean good
luck and wealth
7.In our hearts,the Spring Festival is not only a celebration of a new year but a
chance for all family members to get together.
》元宵节
1.The Lantern Festival usually falls in January or February,marking the end of
the Spring Festival.
2.People usually eat yuanxiao,watch lantern shows,and guess lantern riddles to
celebrate it.
3.On the night of that day,various lanterns are hung in the streets and parks.
4.In China,we think lanterns can break darkness as well as bring warmth and
hope to people.
》端午节
1.The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar
month.
2.People celebrate the festival in honor of the great poet-Qu Yuan.
3.People always eat zongzi and watch dragon boat races to celebrate it.
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》中秋节
1.China has many traditional festivals in a year.Among them,I like the Mid-
Autumn Festival best.
2.Mooncakes are in the shape of a full moon on Mid-Autumn night.They carry
people's wishes to the family they love and miss.
3.We sit together,admire the moon and enjoy the delicious mooncakes after
dinner.
[9传统艺术形式
》京剧
1.Nowadays,with the popularity of Chinese style,more people show great
interest in Beijing Opera.
2.Beijing Opera which is considered as the treasure of traditional Chinese
culture,plays an important role in spreading Chinese culture.
3.Beijing Opera is loved by Chinese people of all ages.
》剪纸
1.Paper cutting is an important part of Chinese culture.
2.Paper cutting can be made in different shapes,such as animals,flowers and
Chinese characters.
3.Paper cutting can be used to decorate doors,windows and walls.
》书法
1.Calligraphy is such a wonderful art form that I fell in love with it the first time
I came across it.
2.Learning calligraphy has a great influence on me.
》孔明灯
1.It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming.
2.Now sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations.
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3.They are made of bamboo and covered with paper.
4.They are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes.
5.I also feel honored to be able to pass down this traditional Chinese art form.
[9传统美德
1.It's one of our traditional virtues to be honest.
2.Saving is the traditional virtue of our Chinese nation.
3.It is a traditional virtue in China to respect the old and care for the young.
4.Honesty is the best policy.
5.Modesty is a valuable quality in many cultures around the world.
6.It's a traditional virtue in China to help others when they are in trouble.
7.Being kind not only brings warmth to others but also makes this world a better
place.
[9传统礼仪
1.Im glad to know that you are interested in Chinese social manners.
2.In China,we usually accept a gift with both hands and open it later.
3.We Chinese often shake hands and smile when we meet visitors,and
sometimes we nod our heads.
4.Besides,when you eat meals with others,it's impolite to point at others with
your chopsticks.
5.When you make a plan to visit your friend,you'd better arrive on time.
6.When we are invited to have dinner,we are expected to be on time.
7.We should use chopsticks instead of knives and forks when eating.
8.In a word,we should respect the local customs and learn more from the local
people's behavior.
9.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.
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