Momma mouse was getting food in the kitchen with her babies.  Momma mouse told her children, "today's lesson is to learn how a dog barks, Woof, Woof". Suddenly the cat pounced in. Snatching up the kid Momma ran for the mousehole but it was obvious she wasn't going to make it. Finally in desperation she whipped around and shouted "woof! woof!" at the cat. The cat skidded to a halt and ran away. Momma mouse turned to her babies and said, "Now you see how important it is to learn a fo...

  Chinese New Year Traditions By Arlene Lum While many Chinese, especially American-born, do not believe in these traditions, they are still practiced.   Learning about them provides continuity with the past and provide the family with an identity.  It also provides us with an understanding of why some still practice the traditions and allows us to act appropriately.    Taboos and Superstitions of Chinese New Year   House Cleaning   T...

中国香港体育协会暨奥林匹克委员会在近日宣布，北京2008年奥运会香港区火炬接力将于5月2日举行，途经九龙、新界和港岛各区，向全世界展示香港独特的气质和优美的景色，整个活动历时8小时。       Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-shing (L) and President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong Timothy Fok Tsun-ting (R) hold up the torch, Jan. 30, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) The Chinese Hong Kong Sports Association and Olympic Committee announced on January 30, 2008, that the Beijing Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong would be held on May 2, 2008...

The importance of Spring Festival to Chinese is like Christmas to Western people. It is the most popular traditional festival in China . Spring Festival is also known as "Nian." During this holiday, people often say, "Nian is passed” Have you ever heard of the story of Nian?     Once upon a time, there was a fierce monster named Nian. Nian had a long face and sharp horns on its head and lived deep down in the sea all year long. On the eve of the New Year, Nian w...

新年是一个新的开端，大家总喜欢在这个时候为刚刚到来的这一年定下许多新年计划。那你能坚持自己的这些新年计划吗？不妨来测测看！ Will You Keep Your New Year Resolution? 1. Your jeans have been feeling a tad1) tight so, on Jan. 1, you vow2) to stop eating so much junk food. On Jan. 2, your buds3) want to hit McDonald’s for a Super-Size snack. How do you deal? A. Head to McDonald’s with your friends as always but, while they scarf4) down burgers, you stick to the Salad Shaker5). B. Go and order a low-fat grilled6) chicken sandwich. When your ...