New Years
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Questions
- How do you celebrate the new year?
- Do you remember a particular New Year’s celebration?
- What do you do to celebrate the new year in your country?
- Why do people think a new year is a new beginning?
Sample Answers
How do you celebrate the new year? Well, I usually spend New Year's Eve with my family and friends. We have a big dinner together, and then we watch the countdown on TV. At midnight, we go outside and watch the fireworks display in our neighborhood. It's always a lot of fun. We also make some resolutions for the upcoming year, like trying to eat healthier or exercise more. It's a great way to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new one.
Do you remember a particular New Year’s celebration? One New Year's celebration that stands out in my mind was when I was a kid. My family and I went to a big party at my grandparents' house. There were lots of relatives and friends there, and we played games and danced all night. At midnight, we had a big countdown and then we ate 12 grapes, which is a tradition in my country. It's supposed to bring good luck for the rest of the year. It was a really fun night, and I still remember it clearly.
What do you do to celebrate the new year in your country? In my country, we have a lot of different traditions to celebrate the new year. One of the most popular things to do is to eat special foods, like dumplings or fish, which are supposed to bring good luck. We also give gifts to our loved ones, usually money or small presents. And of course, we watch the fireworks displays and countdowns on TV. It's a really festive atmosphere, and everyone is in a celebratory mood.
Why do people think a new year is a new beginning? I think people see the new year as a fresh start because it's a natural time to reflect on the past year and think about what we want to achieve in the upcoming year. It's a chance to leave past mistakes behind and start anew. Plus, the idea of a 'clean slate' is really appealing to people. We all want to believe that we can change and improve ourselves, and the new year gives us a sense of hope and optimism that we can make those changes.
Key Phrases and Idioms
- ring in the new year
- to celebrate the start of a new year
- We're going to ring in the new year with a big party.
- turn over a new leaf
- to make a change for the better
- I'm going to turn over a new leaf and start exercising regularly in the new year.
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