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During the Chinese New Year, family gatherings are a central tradition in China. People come together for reunion dinners, which are considered the most important meal of the year. These dinners are not only a time to enjoy delicious food but also an opportunity to bond with relatives, share stories, and celebrate the year's achievements. Watching the Chinese New Year's Eve gala on television is another common activity that brings families together and provides entertainment with music, dance, and comedy performances. The gala has become a cultural highlight, marking the transition from the old year to the new one and symbolizing unity and celebration.That concludes Qicai editor Xiao Wu's collection of beginner English reading exercises with daily short English passages and listening content. We hope you gain something valuable from listening!
noun
1. the act of coming together again
e.g. monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990
Synonym: reunification
2. a party of former associates who have come together again
adj
1. having life or vigor or spirit
e.g. an animated and expressive face
animated conversation
became very animated when he heard the good news
Synonym: alive
2. made to appear to move as living creatures do
e.g. an animated cartoon
animated puppets
noun
1. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
2. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
e.g. the planning was more fun than the trip itself
3. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
e.g. his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
Synonym: preparationprovision