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2 Thought for today What is your birth year in the Chinese Calendar?

3 Culture Highlight Chinese Lucky Number “2” indicates a pair and harmony, Wedding, decorates are set out in pairs. “6” is pronounced as liù, which indicates that things go smoothly. “8” sound like fā,which means to make a fortune. Business favor this number. “9” sounds like jiǔ, which is means “ forever”. Therefore, “98” is a super number combination, indicating “ getting rich forever.” “4” sounds like “sì”, which means “ dead,” so this number should be avoided.

4 Can you say it? 一月大， 二月小， 三月大， 四月小， 五月大， 六月小， 七月大， 八月大，九月小， 十月大，十一月小， 十二月大，大大大！

5 The Chinese animal signs are distributed in a 12-year cycle. They represent a cyclical concept of time, rather than the Western linear concept of time. The Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, and is constructed in a different fashion than the Western solar calendar. In the Chinese calendar, the beginning of the year falls somewhere between late January and early February on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. The Chinese have adopted the Western/Gregorian calendar since 1911, but the lunar calendar is still used for festive occasions such as the Chinese New Year. The Chinese Zodiac has a similar form of the Western horoscope. The animal signs also serve a useful social function for finding out people’s ages.

6 sh ǔ tù hǔ hǔ niú 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, , 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, , 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, , 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937

7 lóng yángmǎmǎ shé 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, , 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, , 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, , 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941

8 hóu gǒugǒuzhū jī 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, , 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, , 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, , 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947

9 You are noted for your charm Likely to be a driving perfectionist Easily angered Although thrifty, you can be generous with someone you love You love to acquire possessions as well Usually very successful Work hard to achieve your goals Shǔ 鼠

10 A strong leader Patient and quiet Good listener Inspires confidence in others Hates to fail or be opposed Angers easily Tenacity brings great success in life Niú 牛

11 Courageous Aggressive Adventurous to extremes Sensitive Generous to loved ones Admired for playful personality hǔ 虎

12 tù 兔 Docile in appearance Articulate Ambitious and talented Well-mannered Admired and trustworthy - leading to business success Wise and conservative nature

13 Lóng 龙 Most honored zodiac sign Displays power Has boundless energy On the outside, short- tempered Confident Inside, gentle and soft hearted Symbolizes long- life and good fortune

14 Shé 蛇 Seductively charming and mysterious Possessing great wisdom Outwardly clam and quiet Intense and passionate on the inside Sympathetic Determined and self reliant Beware, good looks can generate vanity

15 Mǎ 马 Cheerful and gregarious Popular and loves to party Has perceptive warmth Hot-blooded impatience can lead to fiery anger Independent Ignores advices Skillful with money

16 Yáng 羊 Pacifist at heart Strives for tranquility and harmony with nature Elegant Compassionate and kind-spirited Timidity limits leadership abilities But will always enjoy comfortable existence

17 Hóu 猴 Mischievous Inquisitive and adventurous Quick wit and versatility bring success Strong-willed Impatient but temper cools quickly Inventive Good common sense

18 Jī 鸡 Deep thinker Determined Busy and talented A bit eccentric and self-centered But always interesting and brave Loner and often moody But capable of being a loyal friend

19 G ǒ u 狗 Born leader Honest, noble Charismatic and loyal Keeper of secrets Can be emotionally cold, distant and stubborn. Playful Cares little for money

20 Zhū 猪 Studious and gallant Tremendous inner strength Will not retreat from goals Quiet, but always well informed Chooses few friends Kind, affectionate Loyal for life.

21 tù sh ǔ lóng yáng mǎmǎ hǔ hǔ niú hóu gǒugǒu shé zhū jī

22 Let’s review Sh ǔ 鼠 Niú 牛 Hǔ 虎Hǔ 虎 Tù 兔 Lóng 龙 Shé 蛇 Mǎ 马Mǎ 马 Yáng 羊 Hóu 猴 Jī 鸡 G ǒ u 狗 Zhū 猪

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24 Let’s watch a film.

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26 HOMEWORK: 1. Character practice 2 2. Study color and zodiacs!