Student A: Suppose Student B comes from a different country. You get to know each other on the train and you talk about holidays. You will tell him/her about some important Chinese holidays, such as the date, things people do during the holidays, etc. Remember you will initiate the conversation.

Student B: Suppose you are from USA. You get to know Student A, from China, on the train and you talk about holidays. You will tell him/her about some important western holidays, such as the date, things people do during the holidays, etc. Remember your partner will initiate the conversation.

A: Hello, foreign friend, welcome to China.

B: You’re so kind. Thank you.

A: The spring festival is drawing near. Are you going to stay in china for it? B: Yeah, I like it very much. Could you tell me something about you?

A: Of course, the spring festival is the most important traditional festival. It starts with the lunar New Year. We have big meals at New Year’s Eve. During the holiday, we eat and play. It’s time for entertainment.

B: Sounds great. Are there any other Chinese traditional festivals besides? A: The mid autumn day is another famous festival. It’s on august 15th. B: Is it associated with the moon?

A: Yeah, on mid-autumn day, we eat moon cakes and enjoy the moon. The holiday is also a time for the family to get together.

B: I expect to enjoy these holidays.

A: Then how about your hometown?

B: I’m from the USA. We have Christmas day. It’s similar to the spring festival in your country.

A: I know. It’s on September 25th . It’s also popular in china.

B: On that day, we have the Christmas tree decorated with candle and candy. We buy a lot of gifts. We eat delicious food, such as fruit cake, turkey, apple pie, hot chocolate.

A: Are there any other interesting festival?

B: Yeah, the Halloween is one. It’s on November 1st. On that day, we put on makeup clothing and masks to enjoy the time.

A: I know the pumpkin is a good tool for frightening each other.

B: Yeah, it’s also called the ghost festival.

A: Thank you for telling so much. I ‘m preparing for getting off the train. Best wishes.

B: Thank you. Good luck!