Send us a Text Message.Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about prom in the US and why China doesn't have this tradition. Script and useful expressions below (by paragraph). Email me or leave a comment if you have any feedback on the show. Have a great day!1）大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家介绍一下美国的prom：就是高中毕业舞会。美国高中学生快毕业以前，学校通常会举行一次“毕业舞会”。毕业舞会通常在晚上举行，学生会穿上漂亮的裙子和西装，参加他们高中最重要的舞会。我们学校今年的毕业舞会是上个星期六在一个艺术博物馆举办的。除了毕业生，高中三年级学生也可以参加。毕业舞会会有一些特别的主题。比如今年我们的主题是星空。学生们就会根据这个主题选择合适的服装、音乐和装饰，来装点整个舞会。2）在毕业舞会上，学...

高中毕业舞会 Prom

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Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I talk about preparing my students for their final exams with mock tests and home review. After exams, teachers will continue working on grading and planning for next year before starting our summer break. I'm excited about my upcoming trip, which is my first visit to China in five years, with a stop in Japan for sightseeing and a K-pop concert. The trip involves a lot of planning and learning Japanese, adding to my anticipation an...

期末，回国，日本旅游 Semester end, China and Japan Trip

Send us a Text Message.(If you notice the texting link above, it seems that my hosting site Buzzsprout is testing a new feature without creators enabling it: Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. I don't know how it will work otu)Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of "5 Minute Chinese." Today, I'm sharing a recent health condition....

耳朵怎么又发炎了？？Ear infection again??

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and DJs. I also reveal the heartfelt story behind my special yellow dress, a gift from my students, marking our seven-year journey from middle school t...

高中毕业舞会的故事 Story of Prom 2024

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total eclipse, my East Coast location only saw a partial eclipse, called 日偏食 (rì piān shí). Despite this, I share my excitement and attempts to photograph the...

日食 Solar Eclipse

Send us a Text Message.Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior food products to overpriced items with false health claims. It reminds consumers to stay vigilant, understand their rights, and report any violation...

高中毕业舞会 Prom

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