Thứ Bảy, 3 tháng 8, 2024

Talking about Countries - China

 Part 1: Vocabularies

Weather-related Vocabulary in China

  1. Rainy (adj) - /ˈreɪni/

    • It is often rainy during the monsoon season in southern China.


Sunny (adj) - /ˈsʌni/
    • Beijing can have very sunny days in summer.







Snowy (adj) - /ˈsnoʊi/
    • The northern regions experience snowy winters.







Humid (adj) - /ˈhjuːmɪd/
    • Summers in southern China can be very humid.








Windy (adj) - /ˈwɪndi/
    • The Great Wall of China can be quite windy.


Foggy (adj) - /ˈfɔːɡi/
    • The city of Chongqing is known for its foggy weather.


Cloudy (adj) - /ˈklaʊdi/
    • The weather in Shanghai is often cloudy during spring.


Short Paragraph about China's Geography

China is located in eastern Asia and is the world's third-largest country by area. It is bordered by 14 countries, including Russia to the north and India to the south. The western part of China is dominated by mountains and deserts, while the eastern part is home to fertile plains and major cities like Beijing and Shanghai.

Vocabulary for Traditional Clothes


Hanfu (n) - /ˈhɑːn.fuː/

    • Many people wore Hanfu during the ancient festivals.






Tangzhuang (n) - /ˈtɑːŋ.zwɑːŋ/
    • Tangzhuang is often worn during celebrations.







Cheongsam (n) - /ˈtʃɒŋ.sæm/
    • The cheongsam is popular for formal occasions.







Diyi (n) - /ˈdiː.ji/
    • The diyi was worn by nobility in ancient China.







Changshan (n) - /ˈtʃæŋ.ʃæn/
    • The changshan is a traditional Chinese male dress.







  1. Dudou (n) - /ˈduː.dəʊ/

    • The dudou is a piece of traditional Chinese lingerie.







Zhongshan Suit (n) - /ˈʤɒŋ.ʃæn suːt/
    • The Zhongshan suit is named after Sun Yat-sen.







Shenyi (n) - /ʃɛnˈjiː/
    • The shenyi was a common outfit in ancient China.







Vocabulary for Chinese Cuisine

  1. Dumpling (n) - /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/

    • Dumplings are a popular dish in northern China.







Noodles (n) - /ˈnuːdəlz/
    • Chinese noodles come in many varieties.







Peking Duck (n) - /ˈpiːkɪŋ dʌk/
    • Peking duck is famous for its crispy skin.







Hotpot (n) - /ˈhɒtpɒt/
    • Hotpot is a communal way of eating in China.








Dim Sum (n) - /ˌdɪm ˈsʌm/

Dim sum is a variety of small dishes.






Fried Rice (n) - /fraɪd raɪs/
    • Fried rice is a common Chinese dish.







Spring Rolls (n) - /sprɪŋ rəʊlz/
    • Spring rolls are often served as appetizers.







Tofu (n) - /ˈtoʊfuː/
    • Tofu is a versatile ingredient in Chinese cuisine.







Sweet and Sour Pork (n) - /swiːt ənd saʊər pɔːrk/
    • Sweet and sour pork is a classic dish.







Mooncake (n) - /ˈmuːnkeɪk/
    • Mooncakes are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.







Vocabulary for Famous Attractions


Great Wall (n) - /ɡreɪt wɔːl/

    • The Great Wall of China is a historic landmark.






Forbidden City (n) - /fərˈbɪdn ˈsɪti/
    • The Forbidden City is in Beijing.







Terracotta Army (n) - /ˌterəˈkɑːtə ˈɑːrmi/
    • The Terracotta Army is located in Xi'an.







Temple of Heaven (n) - /ˈtɛmpl əv ˈhɛvən/
    • The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex.








Summer Palace (n) - /ˈsʌmər ˈpælɪs/
    • The Summer Palace is a beautiful garden.







Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (n) - /ˈʒɑːŋdʒjɑːdʒjeɪ ˈnæʃənl ˈfɒrɪst pɑːrk/
    • Zhangjiajie is known for its stunning pillars.







Li River (n) - /li ˈrɪvər/
    • The Li River is famous for its karst landscape.







Potala Palace (n) - /pəˈtɑːlə ˈpælɪs/
    • The Potala Palace is in Tibet.







West Lake (n) - /wɛst leɪk/
    • West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site.







Vocabulary for Traditional Ceremonies


Dragon Boat Festival (n) - /ˈdræɡən boʊt ˈfɛstɪvəl/

    • The Dragon Boat Festival features boat races.






Lantern Festival (n) - /ˈlæntərn ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year.







Chinese New Year (n) - /ˈtʃaɪˈniːz ˈnjuː ˈjɪər/
    • Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China.







Mid-Autumn Festival (n) - /mɪd-ˈɔːtəm ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • Mooncakes are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.







Qingming Festival (n) - /tʃɪŋˈmɪŋ ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day.







Double Ninth Festival (n) - /ˈdʌbl naɪnθ ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Double Ninth Festival is celebrated with family outings.







Ghost Festival (n) - /ɡoʊst ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Ghost Festival honors the deceased.







Harvest Festival (n) - /ˈhɑːrvɪst ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Harvest Festival celebrates the end of the harvest season.







Double Seventh Festival (n) - /ˈdʌbl ˈsɛvənθ ˈfɛstɪvəl/
    • The Double Seventh Festival is also known as Chinese Valentine's Day.







Vocabulary for Native Animals

Giant Panda (n) - /ˈdʒaɪənt ˈpændə/
    • The giant panda is a symbol of China.





Siberian Tiger (n) - /saɪˈbɪəriən ˈtaɪɡər/
    • The Siberian tiger is native to northeastern China.







Chinese Alligator (n) - /ˈtʃaɪniːz ˈælɪˌɡeɪtər/
    • The Chinese alligator is found in the Yangtze River.







Golden Snub-nosed Monkey (n) - /ˈɡoʊldən snʌbˈnoʊzd ˈmʌŋki/
    • The golden snub-nosed monkey lives in the mountains of central China.






Red-crowned Crane (n) - /rɛd-ˈkraʊnd kreɪn/
  • The red-crowned crane is a symbol of luck in China.







Fun Facts about China

  1. The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, stretching over 13,000 miles.

  2. China is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people.

  3. Tea was first discovered in China, and it has been a popular drink there for thousands of years.

  4. The giant panda, a native animal of China, is considered a national treasure.

  5. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China.

Part 2: Guessing Game

  1. It is a weather condition where water falls from the sky. (Rainy)

  2. This weather condition involves a lot of sunlight. (Sunny)

  3. This weather condition occurs when it is cold and white flakes fall from the sky. (Snowy)

  4. This word describes the air when it is full of moisture. (Humid)

  5. It describes the weather when the wind is blowing hard. (Windy)

  6. This weather condition makes it hard to see because of tiny water droplets in the air. (Foggy)

  7. When the sky is covered with clouds, we call it this. (Cloudy)

  8. It is a traditional Chinese dress worn by women, often with high necks and tight fits. (Qipao)

  9. A traditional Chinese garment often worn during celebrations, named after a Chinese dynasty. (Tangzhuang)

  10. A traditional form of male dress in China, often seen in historical dramas. (Changshan)

  11. Small dishes served in bamboo steamers, often enjoyed at tea houses. (Dim Sum)

  12. A popular Chinese dish where rice is stir-fried with vegetables and sometimes meat. (Fried Rice)

  13. A famous Chinese dish featuring a duck with crispy skin. (Peking Duck)

















































































































































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