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The Lantern Mystery (Part 4)
The next clue led her to a shop selling Chinese New Year decorations. The shopkeeper looked nervous when she showed him the fabric. He admitted it belonged to a stolen lion costume used in a secret ritual. Before he could explain, the black lantern’s light turned green.
“Someone’s watching us,” the shopkeeper whispered, eyes wide. The lantern flickered, and a cold gust of wind slammed the door shut.
Chinese New Year 2025. Decorations.
Vocabulary (for the text)
clue - a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime.
зацепка, улика
to belong - be the property of.
принадлежать
a gust (of wind) - a sudden brief rush of wind
порыв
to slam (the door) - shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.
хлопнуть
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Let's look at some Chinese New Year decor:
- What are the main colors? Do you like this combination?
- Have you ever made home decor yourself? What was it?
- How do you decorate for New Year?
- When do you clean up decorations after New Year?
- Have you ever made a bouquet yourself or you always buy flowers in the shops?
Decorations
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What color is most commonly used in Chinese New Year decorations?
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What is written or drawn on red banners (couplets) that are hung around doors?
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Which animal is often displayed in decorations, as it changes each year based on the Chinese Zodiac?
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What are Chinese lanterns traditionally made of?
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Which plant is a popular decoration during Chinese New Year because it symbolizes prosperity and good luck?
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Why are doorways often decorated with the Chinese character "福" (fu)?
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What mythical creature is a popular symbol in Chinese New Year celebrations and often appears in parades and decorations?
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What is the purpose of hanging decorative red envelopes (hongbao) on plants or trees?
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Great work! Well done!
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