Unit Twelve Chinese Tradition
Part III Activities
2.Translate the following sentences into English.
1）Which traditional cultures does China have?
2）There are 24 solar terms in Chinese lunar calendar.
3）Which country is the origin of tea?
4）Why the Chinese like drinking tea?
5）Did you see the new movie “Chinese Zodiac” that Jackie Chan acted?
3.Translate the following sentences into English.
6）我想喝杯龙井茶。
7）我的生肖是兔，你呢？
8）红茶和绿茶的区别是什么？
9）你听过一首叫做“青花瓷”的歌吗？
10）明年是蛇年。
Useful expressions
✧ horse 本末倒置
✧ mouse 一贫如洗
✧ snake 打草惊蛇
✧ pig 贪得无厌
✧ Dragons 龙腾凤舞
✧ ox 老牛拉破车
✧ hare 守株待兔
✧ monkey 树倒猢狲散
✧ cock 鸡鸣狗盗
✧ sheep 披着羊皮的狼
✧ dogs 倾盆大雨
✧ tiger 虎视眈眈
Part V Reading
Passage 1
2.Translate the following sentences into English.
1）Critics say this graphic novel artfully expresses the survivors’ bravery in this disaster.
2）We should live in harmony with the animals.
3）Many busy executives have begun to practise yoga and meditation.
4）The hill is supposed to be the resting place of the legendary King.
5）This verse describes three signs of spring.