The Spring Festival (The Spring Festival is drawing near.Some foreign students at Shanghai International Study University are talking with their teacher Mr.He in the classroom.) He:With pleasure.You know that it is a traditional festival celebrated throughout China.But do you know when it is? He:Right.But the preparation for the festival usually begins long before it arrives.Weeks before the arrival of the day people start to prepare for it. He:They do shopping,thorough cleaning,and cooking. He:The most exciting time is the Eve of the lunar New Year.Before the dinner firecrackers are set off.After the dinner people sit down to watch the New Year celebration programs on TV.By the midnight there is a highlight of fireworks and firecrackers. He:You are right.They are excited not only by the entertainment but also by the money gifts they receive. He:Traditionally they do.But nowadays it depends. He:It depends on family education.Some parents are more liberal,others are more conservative. He:Yes,so they don't think it right to teach their children to do things like that. He:You are right.The Spring Festival (The Spring Festival is drawing near. Some foreign students at Shanghai International Study University are talking with their teacher Mr. He in the classroom.) He: With pleasure. You know that it is a traditional festival celebrated throughout China. But do you know when it is? He: Right. But the preparation for the festival usually begins long before it arrives. Weeks before the arrival of the day people start to prepare for it. He: They do shopping, thorough cleaning, and cooking. He: The most exciting time is the Eve of the lunar New Year. Before the dinner firecrackers are set off. After the dinner people sit down to watch the New Year celebration programs on TV. By the midnight there is a highlight of fireworks and firecrackers. He: You are right. They are excited not only by the entertainment but also by the money gifts they receive. He: Traditionally they do. But nowadays it depends. He: It depends on family education. Some parents are more liberal, others are more conservative. He: Yes, so they don’t think it right to teach their children to do things like that. He: You are right