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The Lantern Mystery (Part 1)
Detective Mei Ling never believed in ghosts until the Chinese New Year Lantern Festival. The festival was bustling, with colorful lanterns lighting the streets. A mysterious old man handed her a black lantern, whispering, “It reveals what’s hidden.”
Before she could ask more, he disappeared into the crowd. That night, she lit the lantern, and its flame turned an eerie blue. In its glow, strange shadowy figures danced on her walls.
Chinese New Year 2025
Vocabulary (traditions)
lunar - of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
лунный
customs - a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
обычай
sweeping - the act of cleaning (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.
подметать
fortune - chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
удача
to refrain - stop oneself from doing something.
воздерживаться
foul language - expressions such as swear words that are regarded as coarse, obscene, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech.
нецензурная лексика
to tear up - (of a person or the eye) produce tears.
прослезиться
a beast - an animal, especially a large or dangerous four-footed one.
зверь
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What to do and not to do during Chinese New Year
- What tradition was your favorite?
- Do you think it's difficult to do all of them?
- Do you celebrate Chinese New year?
- Do you know your Chinese zodiac? Do you believe in it?
- What comes to mind when you think Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year's traditions. Fun Quiz.
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What color is considered lucky during Chinese New Year?
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Which of the following foods is traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year for good luck?
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What is commonly given as a gift during Chinese New Year to children and unmarried adults?
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What do people often do to their homes before Chinese New Year?
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What type of performance is common during Chinese New Year celebrations, featuring a large colorful costume?
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What is the first day of Chinese New Year known as?
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During Chinese New Year, many people set off fireworks and firecrackers to:
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On what day does the Chinese New Year usually fall?
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What is the Lantern Festival known for?
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Great work! Well done!
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