端午节话端午（Dialogue）

A: Have you heard about the Dragon Boat Races to be held this afternoon?

你知道今天下午有龙舟比赛吗？

B: Yes, it is part of a holiday, right?

知道啊，是为了庆祝什么节日对吧？

A: Yup, Dragon Boat Festival.We usually eat zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival.

是的，是端午节，不过它也被叫做龙舟节。它是中国三大传统节日之一。

B: Other than the Dragon Boat Races, what’s special about this day?

除了龙舟赛，这一天还有什么特别的活动吗？

A: Traditionally, it was thought to be a time for warding off evil spirits, but now it’s just thought of a time to remind family members to take care of their health.

在传统上，这一天一直被视为是驱凶避邪的日子，不过现在它的意义已经只是提醒家人注意身体健康了。

B: Sounds great! I think I’ll join in on the boat competitions.

听起来不赖！我想我会去参加龙舟比赛。

A: After you’ve worked up an appetite, you can eat Zongzi. Everyone eats them during the Dragon Boat Festival.

等你划船累到肚子饿的时候，就可以吃粽子。端午节的时候大家都会吃粽子。

B: Eating is a really important part of Chinese culture, huh?

吃真是中国文化中很重要的一部分，对吧？

A: Yes, perhaps one of the most important aspect. Don’t worry though; there are no surprises in Zongzi. They are just rice with either meat or sweet red bean paste wrapped inside. They are quiteyummy!