Chinese New Year Self-learning Task 分享版本 by Ping Wu

VI. CNY Expressions Matching Worksheet

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 17:21:00 UTC

It is also on the last page of your CNY package.

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:43:41 UTC

看这个New York Times的article about 中国新年，ask yourself: 你都知道这11个事儿 about 中国新年吗？

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:40:31 UTC

Study the vocabulary about CNY from this online Powerpoint and take notes.

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:38:31 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.

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:36:42 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!

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:33:30 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 CNY, what would be some good gifts to bring to their house? What should you avoid as a gift?

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

wpwnsyx — 2016-02-01 16:29:11 UTC

Watch the video below, and then answer my questions:

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

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

3. Which zodiac year is this year's CNY?

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

5. How do Chinese people celebrate CNY now?

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

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