LEVEL 31: "CHINESE HOLIDAYS" (中国的节日)
MISSION OBJECTIVES:
- Describe the major Chinese holidays, including their dates, food, and other traditions.
- Describe in detail the many traditions of the Chinese New Year period.
- Compare and contrast holidays in China and other countries.
- Express New Year’s wishes.
STORY QUEST: "The Last Supper"
In the aftermath of war and death, can you... find hope again?
Act One: In the House of the Lord
Act Two: Let There Be Light
Act Three: Exodus
Act Four: The Last Supper
KEY GRAMMAR：Chinese Holidays，...起(来)，以...代...，为
- Chapter 1: "Paradise Lost" (How to move on in life)
- 奇怪，继续，酒，节日
- Chapter 2: “The Nativity Scene” (How to talk about major American holidays)
- 过节，传统，感恩节，圣诞节，*元旦节*，*万圣节*
- Chapter 3: “Ark of the Covenant” (How to use the traditional Chinese calendar)
- 农历，正月，初，计时
- Chapter 4: “Through a Glass, Darkly” (How to talk about major Chinese holidays)
- 清明节，端午节，中秋节，重阳节，*七夕节*，*冬至节*
- MINIBOSS #1
Act Two: Let There Be Light
- Chapter 5: “Know Them By Their Fruits” (How to describe Chinese holiday traditions)
- 扫墓，风筝，粽子，赛龙舟
- Chapter 6: "A Lamp Unto My Feet" (How to describe more Chinese holiday traditions)
- 鞭炮，月饼，月亮，登山，团圆，诗
- Chapter 7: "That Ye Love One Another" (How to talk about the Chinese New Year period)
- 过年，春节，除夕，元宵节，幸福
- Chapter 8: “Parable of the Prodigal Mother” (How to travel during Chinese New Year)
- 春运，顺利，V+起来
- MINIBOSS #2
Act Three: Exodus
- Chapter 9: “Rough Beast of Beijing” (How to describe New Year's Eve traditions)
- 年夜饭，剩(下)，年年有余
- Chapter 10: “The Rice Is Not to the Swift" (How to describe more New Year's Eve traditions)
- 春节晚会，倒计时，拜年
- Chapter 11: “In the Valley of the Shadow of Death” (How to describe New Year's Day traditions)
- "福" 字，倒，福倒了，贴，墙，红包，*剪纸*，*春联*，*扫尘*，*舞狮*，*舞龙*
- Chapter 12: “The Good Samaritan” (How to describe Lantern Festival traditions)
- 元宵，汤圆，灯笼，嘛，*猜灯谜*
- Chapter 13: “Children of God” (How to talk about the Chinese Zodiac)
- 十二生肖，属X，*鼠*，*牛*，*虎*，*兔*，*龙*，*蛇*，*马*，*羊*，*猴*，*鸡*，*狗*，*猪*
- MINIBOSS #3
Act Four: The Last Supper
- Chapter 14: “The Promised Land” (How to celebrate with your family)
- 小区，舅舅，舅妈，Old Family Words: 爷爷，奶奶，外婆，外公，叔叔，阿姨
- Chapter 15: “Stations of the Cross” (How to put on a successful event)
- 气氛，热闹，环境，浪费
- Chapter 16: “The Passion of Mao Mao” (How to propose a toast)
- 干杯，举，以...代...，为...
- Chapter 17: “Should Not Perish, But Have...” (How to make New Year's wishes)
- 恭喜发财，事业成功，工作顺利，学习进步，身体健康，*学业有成*，*万事如意*，*心想事成*，*财源广进*，*恭贺新禧*
- MINIBOSS #4
KEY GRAMMAR：Chinese Holidays，...起(来)，以...代...，为
WORKBOOK EXERCISES:
Integrated Chinese Workbook, Volume 4: Lesson 11
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