英语PK台 第111期:英语里的中国端午节(1)

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Jingjing: Hey, Xiao Gao! Here, have a zongzi.

Xiao Gao: A what?

Jingjing: A zongzi. It's a traditional Chinese food that is made of glutinous¹ rice stuffed with different fillings and is wrapped in bamboo leaves.

Xiao Gao: Mmm. It's a little sticky, but it sure hits the spot. Thanks!

Jingjing: Pleasure. Didn't you know? Today is Duanwu Jie!

Xiao Gao: Duan what?

Jingjing: Duanwu jie! You know, people munch² on zongzi, drink realgar wine, and race dragon boats!

Xiao Gao: Ohhh! You mean the Dragon Boat Festival?

Jingjing: Duh!

Xiao Gao: Cool! So that's why I don't have to go back to the saltmines until Thursday?

Jingjing: Right. Why else would your company take a vacation?

Xiao Gao: I dunno. I figured it was just our summer vacation.

Jingjing: So, do you know why we celebrate Duanwu Jie?

Xiao Gao: Duan what?

Jingjing: Duanwu Jie! You know, the Dragon Boat Festival. Come on! Get it right!

Xiao Gao: Oh, yeah. Hmm, I remember reading about it in school, but nothing comes to mind.

Jingjing: Fess up! You've never learned about this holiday before. I think you better hit the books. Today is an important holiday in China. The library is right around the corner. I'll talk to you after you do some studying.

Xiao Gao: Geez, okay! I'll go right now!

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