(Alan is an exchange student from the UK.Maria is his Chinese classmate and friend.) A:Look,Maria,there are many people over there along the river. (1)
What are they doing
What are they doing
? M:They are enjoying the lanterns and playing guessing games. A:On such a cold evening?Why? M:Because today is the Lantern Festival.Have you ever heard of it? A:No,I haven't. (2)
Can you tell me something about it
Can you tell me something about it
? M:Sure.The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival.It's always on the 15th day of the first month in Chinese lunar calendar.It's regarded as the last day of the Spring Festival. A: (3)
What do people usually do on the festival
What do people usually do on the festival
? M:On this day,people usually enjoy beautiful lanterns hung along the river,in the parks or in the neighborhood.At the same time,they play guessing games for fun.Children usually take their own lanterns out and play with friends. A:That sounds interesting.What other things do people do? M: (4)
People also eat sweet dumplings
People also eat sweet dumplings
. A:Sweet dumplings?What are they like? M:They are small round riceballs with different stuffings(餡料).Chinese people call them Tangyuan. By the way,my mom made some sweet dumplings herself. (5)
【答案】What are they doing;Can you tell me something about it;What do people usually do on the festival;People also eat sweet dumplings;Would you like to have a try