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In China, 2022 marks the Year of the Tiger. The animal 【小题1】 (regard) in Chinese culture as “the king of all beasts”.
Most children here, when 【小题2】 (ask) to draw a tiger, would write on its forehead the Chinese character wang, as the markings on tigers’ foreheads resemble the character for “king”, who conquers the kingdom of animal.
Since ancient times, tigers 【小题3】 (indicate) power, solemnity(庄严) and 【小题4】 (brave) in our ancestors’ mind, with objects bearing tiger-related image created to drive away the alarming evil spirits and invoke good fortune.
To celebrate this year’s Lunar New Year, it is therefore necessary to prepare 【小题5】 advance a few traditional tiger stuffed toys — the classic type is usually made of cloth and comes in colors such as red and yellow — 【小题6】 (decorate) one’s home or to give to children as a fascinate mascot(吉祥物).
The eve of Lunar New Year is a time to say goodbye to the past and ring in the new year, with the reunion dinner an indispensable feature of the night.
Although the 【小题7】 (food) prepared for the feast vary throughout the country, jiaozi (dumpling) is 【小题8】 must-have for most families in northern China. Dishes like fish and chicken, the words 【小题9】 sound like “surplus”(盈余) and “good luck” in Chinese, are usually the centerpieces on dining tables. These could make a 【小题10】(wonder) feast and show the host’s generosity and hospitality.