节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-09-28
难易度:High
关键字:moon, Moon Festival, nut, autumn, bright, moon cake, pastry, filling
It is time for a Key Word...
Story.
Yes. A Key Word...
Story.
Um, Gabe, what are you doing?
Oh, I'm getting ready for the Key Word Story.
OK. I'm glad.
This is the part of our show where we put all of today's key words into a...
Story.
Good. Here we go.
Tonight is Moon Festival.
And there's a full moon tonight.
So Todd is taking his girlfriend Ann out for a walk.
They will look at the moon and enjoy the autumn weather together.
And Todd will say Ann's eyes are bright like the moon.
And then he would give her a nut.
What?
Yeah, a nut.
Come on. That's romantic.
You think that's romantic?
Well, I'm glad Ann is with Todd, and not with you.
OK, friends, let's continue with our review.
Hi, Ken, would you like a moon cake with your coffee?
OK. What's a moon cake?
It's a traditional pastry.
We eat them at Moon Festival time.
It doesn't look like American cake.
No. It has filling in it.
What kind?
This one has red bean filling.
Others have fruit or nuts in them.
OK, I'll try it.
Mmm, this is good!
My aunt sent me these moon cakes from Taiwan.
When is Moon Festival?
The day after tomorrow.
It's also called Mid-Autumn Festival.
What does it celebrate?
The moon!
It's at its biggest and brightest on Moon Festival!
What do you do on Moon Festival other than eat moon cakes?
Families get together and enjoy a big meal.
And we go outside and look at the moon.
That sounds fun!
People celebrate Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival in September or October.
The date is different every year.
On Moon Festival, the moon is at its biggest and brightest.
Families get together.
Many have barbecues or picnics outside so they can look at the moon.
On Moon Festival, many people enjoy moon cakes.
These traditional pastries can have red bean filling or have fruits or nuts in
them.
Some also have an egg in the middle.
Hello.
(Chinese).
I'm so glad it's Friday.
Me too.
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
I just want to sleep and sleep and sleep some more.
Yeah, me too.
Hey, how do you...
I mean, when do you uh...
Why do you...
Oh, um, I need Super Sentence Man.
What do you do on the weekends other than sleep?
Yes! That's it.
What do you do on the weekends other than sleep?
Excellent.
Today's super sentence is:
What do you do on a day other than something?
But before I go, do you know how to use this super sentence in your own way?
Sure.
What do you do on Thanksgiving other than eat turkey?
What do you do on Thanksgiving other than eat turkey?
Well, I talk about things that I am thankful for.
Well Lisa, I want to know what your super sentence is.
What do you do on your birthdays other than eat cake?
An excellent question.
What do you do on your birthdays other than eat cake?
Well, let me tell you.
I share super sentences with my friends as we all eat delicious birthday cake.
Now what super sentence do you need to use with Lisa?
Lisa, what do you do on weekends othe than sleep?
I usually try to read a book.
Well, this weekend, um... would you like to try something different?
Like what?
Would you like to go to a rock concert with me?
I don't usually listen to rock.
But it would be fun going to a concert with you.
And that is how you use a super sentence.
Remember, a super sentence every day will make your English great.
(Music).
Calendar Phrase.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
(Chinese).
Moon Festival is coming.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival!
The moon will be big and bright.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
Our family will have fun together.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
We can eat lots of moon cakes.
Moon cakes!? Hooray!
Let's celebrate!
Where's my moon cake?
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
Let's celebrate Moon Festival.
(Chinese).
Let's Answer It.
Here is question number one.
What is another name for Moon Festival?
What is another name for Moon Festival?
Well, I know the answer, Andrea.
It was in Conversation B.
The answer is: Mid-Autumn Festival is another name for Moon Festival.
I know you got the correct answer.
And right now it's time for question number two.
How does your family celebrate Moon Festival? Tell a friend.
How does your family celebrate Moon Festival? Tell a friend.
Andrea, do you have an answer for us?
Well yes, I do.
My family and friends usually celebrate Moon Festival by having a barbecue.
We can have the barbecue at our house.
Or sometimes we go to a park and barbecue different kinds of food there.
It's nice to be outside so you can look up and see the bright moon.
Well, I love barbecues.
Andrea, can I please join you this year to celebrate Moon Festival?
Of course you can, Gabe.
We'd love to have you there.
That's great.
I'm getting so excited.
OK friends, it's time for us to say goodbye.
But we will see you next time right here on...
Let's Talk in English.
Goodbye.
And enjoy the Moon Festival.
(Music).