December, 23
Chinese New year (37)
Key vocabulary
1. excited=very happy about something
2. dumpling=small lump of dough that is steamed or boiled, traditional Chinese New Year food
3. Firecracker=a cylinder filled with explosive substance that makes loud noise when it explodes.
4. look forward to=excited and happy about something that will happen in the future
5. can’t wait=eager or excited about doing something or for something to begin
6. set off=cause something to explode
7. I bet=you pretty sure
A: I’m so excited about Chinese New Year! When do I get to visit Grandma? Grandma makes the best dumplings in the world.
B: Sounds to me like you are more excited about the dumplings than seeing your Grandma.
A: Of course I miss Grandma, too. I bet she’s gonna teach me how to play Mahjong! Hey, Dad, are you going to buy me firecrackers this year? We’re going to have the best fireworks! I’m really looking forward to lighting them!
B: Son, firecrackers aren’t toys; they are dangerous!
A: No, fireworks are awesome!
B: Whoa, don’t you remember? Last year when I set off the firecrackers, you covered both your ears and hid behind your mother?
A: Dad! I was scared because…because I saw a bug. That’s all.
B: Hahaha…really?
A: Oh, and I can’t wait to watch the dragon dance! Dad, can I sit on your shoulders this time?
B: Hey, I offered last year…
A: Well, I…anyways, I was just thinking of the red envelopes. I wanna make a list of all the things I’m gonna buy with my red envelope money! I can’t wait! I’m gonna have so much money! Mom, can I get a pen and a piece of paper?
A: I want a new transformer, no, two transformers…the Optimus Prime, and…maybe the wheel jack? I’ll get a PSP game, hahaha, I will buy the entire class lunch at MacDonald’s.