A:My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon. Can you tell me something about it?
我的中国朋友告诉我春节就要到了。你能否告诉我一些有关春节的事吗?
B:Certainly. It’s actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year.
当然。事实上,春节就是中国新年。中国人认为春节是一年中最重要的节日。
A:What happens on the holiday?
节日都干些什么?
B:Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate. Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year.
家庭成员一般在除夕夜聚会吃年夜饭庆祝,亲戚朋友们在节日里相互拜访,互祝新年快乐。
A:Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday?
在春节里人们要做许多特别的食物吗?
B:Yes, just like Christmas in western countries, it is a time for eating lots of special food.
是啊!就像西方人的圣诞节一样,这是个享口福的良机。