Chinese II&H Chinese New Year Self-learning Task by lusi hong

5. Chinese New Year Story

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:17:14 UTC

Watch the video below first, and then answer two questions:

1. How long is Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration?

2. Why did people do drums and firecrackers during the CNY according to the legend?

3. Which year is this year's CNY?

4. What would your personality like based on the zodiac animal?

5. How do Chinese people celebrate CNY now?

6. What are some common food items during CNY meal?

7. What is Hong Bao and who will receive them?

4.Lunar New Year Dos and Donts

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:17:32 UTC

After watching this video, answer these questions:

1. How should we decorate the Chinese classroom for the lunar new year?

2. If you are visiting a Chinese family during the lunar new year, what would be a good gift to bring to their house? What should you avoid as a gift?

3. What do you like from the Dos and Donts during the lunar new year?

6.Xin Nian Hao 新年好 Song

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:18:12 UTC

1. 听这个《新年好》的歌

"祝贺 zhu he" 是什么意思？

2. 在中文class, 唱这个歌！If 你唱的好，你可以吃一个牛奶candy!

3.Chinese Zodiac Video 1

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:18:28 UTC

2. 18 CNY Greetings

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:18:54 UTC

1. Take notes on the expressions you like;

2. Match the Chinese greetings (wishes) in hanzi with the correct English translation. See the handout from class.

3. Be creative and design ONE CNY greetings.

1.Chinese New Year: Going Back Home (Chun Wan)

lusihong2014 — 2018-02-05 10:19:42 UTC

In English

Dylan C.

2018-02-05 20:03:25 UTC

Attached are my responses.