英文版中国传统故事-年英文.pptx

年兽Nian年兽 Once upon a time, there was a ferocious monster namedNian. He ran around, harming peoples horses, cattle,sheep,pigs, dogs and chickens, and hurt many people. Shennong, the ancient one, decided to punishNianand lock him in the mountains. He was only allowed to come out once a year. But when wouldNiancome out?People didnt know,so they were always afraid.One day passed,and Niandid not come.A month passed, andNiandid not come. Oh, he was still so ferocious!Nianhunted sheep and bit dogs when he saw one. His eyes were widened, seeking for prey. Until one day, Shennong, the ancient one, held a whip in his hand, and he lashed the beast on the backside,and the ferocious Nianfell to the ground. Nian ran back to the mountains and never dared to come out again. Since then,people quickly get ready every twelfth lunar month:they store grain in the warehouse，put vegetables in big jars，drive their chickens into the nest and their cattle back to the cattle pen. Everyone has become familiar with Nians temper and found that he is most afraid of the color red. He is also particularly afraid of fire and noise-easy-peasy! At the end of the twelfth lunar month,Niancame. He looked to the left: every door had red paper on it, and the paper was covered with blocks he couldnt recognize,which terrifiedNian a lot! Nianlooked to the right: every household was brightly lit, with lotus lanterns, rabbit lanterns and red lanterns hanging on the doors. Nian was scared and started to scream! Nowadays, celebrating the Spring Festival is still a traditional custom of Chinese people.Every family has to prepare a big New Years Eve dinner. Mothers are busy in the kitchen,and children are playing in the living room.Every family will be reunited on this day and will celebrate the New Year happily! After the Spring Festival,people will happily welcome the arrival of spring!