HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 16 of 18
过年和传统习俗
传统习俗
36 minute lesson · task-based course
过年和传统习俗
Talk about Spring Festival timing, family activities, food, greetings and simple gift customs.
By the end of this lesson
- Talk about Spring Festival time, activities, greetings and customs.
- Use simple New Year wishes in context.
- Understand short descriptions of traditional holiday activities.
Step 2 · Listening
Listen before reading
First listen for the situation and repeated words. Do not try to translate every sentence.
First play
Identify who is speaking and the main purpose of the exchange.
Second play
Listen for names, times, places, quantities or other task information.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Learn the word, then read it again in a sentence or mini-scene from this lesson. A vocabulary card by itself does not count as taught course language.
to celebrate the Chinese New Year
happy; joyful
to send; to deliver; to transmit; to give (as a present); to see (sb) off
(in) the same place; together; in company (with); altogether; in total
black tea
green tea; (slang) (of a girl) seemingly innocent and charming but actually calculating and manipulative; a girl who has these qualities
milk tea
preparation; to prepare; to intend
to begin; to start; beginning; start
to hope; a hope; a wish
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
Fixed expressions
fixed phrase as one unitSome common expressions are learned and used as a whole rather than built word by word each time.
Time adverbs with 时
按时 / 当时 / 平时 / 及时 / 暂时 + VPThese fixed time expressions describe whether something is on time, at that time, usually, in time or temporary.
Sentence-final particles
...啊 / 吧 / 了 / 呢Final particles soften tone, suggest an action, mark a new situation or keep a topic/question active.
Double-object sentences
S + V + person + thingWith verbs such as 给、送、告诉, the person can come directly before the thing or message.
Step 5 · Dialogue
Read and replay the exchange
Follow each line with pinyin above the Chinese text. Use the sentence button to isolate one line.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Describe a New Year custom
Tell a friend how your family prepares for and celebrates Chinese New Year.
Your task
- Say when preparation begins.
- Mention one food or drink.
- Use one New Year greeting.
- Describe one family or gift activity.
View a lesson model
你们家什么时候开始准备过年？ 一般提前几天，我们一起买东西，也准备吃的。 过年的时候吃什么？ 我们常吃鱼和米饭，也会喝茶。 你会给朋友说什么？ 我会说“新年快乐！”
This is a model built from the lesson dialogue. Adapt the information instead of copying it.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson pattern is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 28 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 传统习俗 through the communication goal 介绍过年及传统饮食.
- Talk about Spring Festival time, activities, greetings and customs.
- Use simple New Year wishes in context.
- Understand short descriptions of traditional holiday activities.