Festivals All Year (J7B)
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EN: Use the preposition 'in' before months of the year (e.g., in January, in February).
My birthday is in May.
EN: Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, which is why its date changes every year on the solar calendar, always falling between January 21 and February 20.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific holidays or festival days (e.g., 'on Mid-Autumn Festival', 'on Christmas Day').
We eat rice dumplings on Dragon Boat Festival.
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Eating moon cakes, which symbolize family reunion and completeness, is one of the most important customs of this festival.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like December third) and days of the week.
The party is on Friday.
EN: In English, dates are usually written with ordinal numbers (first, second, third...) rather than cardinal numbers (one, two, three...), even if sometimes only the number is written (e.g., December 3 is pronounced as 'December third').
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like 'at eight') and 'in the' before periods of the day (like 'in the morning').
The movie starts at seven in the evening.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before 'night' to talk about things that happen during the nighttime.
The stars shine at night.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
We go skiing in winter.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the 'summer break' (or summer vacation) is the longest school holiday of the year, typically lasting about two to three months from June to August.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
The school starts in autumn.
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's eat dinner now.
EN: In Taiwan, temples are not only religious sites but also important social hubs and landmarks where people frequently meet up.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at six, at 8:00, at noon).
The train arrives at seven.
EN: Night markets are a huge part of street food culture in Taiwan, usually starting to set up in the late afternoon and opening around 6 PM.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before 'the holidays' (or 'the vacation') to talk about things we do during a holiday period.
We like to watch movies in the holidays.
EN: The verb 'turn' is used as a linking verb meaning 'to become' or 'to change into a different color or state'. It is directly followed by an adjective.
The bananas turn yellow when they are ripe.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'autumn' is also commonly referred to as 'fall', especially in North America. The changing colors of the leaves (foliage) is a major tourist attraction in regions like New England.
EN: Use 'every' followed by a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to all seasons, the noun 'season' must be singular.
Every student has a book.
EN: Use 'throughout' to mean 'in every part of' or 'during the whole period of' a place or time.
The museum is open throughout the year.
EN: Taiwan is famous for its vibrant traditional festivals, such as the Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, which are celebrated with unique local customs throughout the year.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before months of the year (like January, February) to show when something happens.
My birthday is in August.
EN: Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, which is why its date changes every year on the solar calendar, always falling between late January and mid-February.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days (like 'on that day', 'on Sunday', 'on my birthday') and 'at' for specific times of day (like 'at night', 'at noon').
On my birthday, we have a party at night.
EN: In many cultures, especially during traditional festivals like Chinese New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival, gathering for a big dinner at night is the most important way to celebrate family unity and express love.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
In winter, we drink hot chocolate.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (like spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
We go swimming in summer.
EN: The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday in Taiwan, celebrated with exciting dragon boat races and delicious rice dumplings (zongzi). It usually falls in June, which corresponds to early summer.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days or dates (e.g., 'on Sunday', 'on my birthday', 'on that day').
We open gifts on Christmas Day.
EN: In Chinese culture, 'rice dumplings' (zongzi) are traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when an action happens.
We go swimming in summer.
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian cultures. In Taiwan, besides eating moon cakes and watching the full moon, it is extremely popular for families and friends to gather for outdoor barbecues.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before 'night' to describe something happening during the nighttime hours.
We can see many stars at night.
EN: In Chinese culture, the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes family reunion. Watching the moon together is a traditional way for families to bond and express their love for one another.
EN: Use 'that' to connect a noun with a description that explains which one you are talking about. In this sentence, 'that I truly love' describes the 'festival'.
This is the book that I want to read.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of an event or holiday.
When is the party?
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian cultures. In Taiwan, people celebrate it by eating moon cakes, pomelos, and gathering with family for barbecues while watching the full moon.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (like autumn, spring) and months (like September, October) to show when something happens.
My birthday is in October.
EN: In Western countries, autumn (or fall) is associated with harvest and back-to-school season. September is typically the start of the new school year in many English-speaking countries.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (e.g., Friday) and specific day parts (e.g., Friday afternoon).
The party is on Saturday night.
EN: In Western and Taiwanese schools alike, a 'school fair' (or school festival) is a popular annual event featuring food stalls, games, and performances, usually open to families and the local community.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday, Sunday) and specific day parts (like Saturday morning, Sunday evening).
We have a party on Friday night.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Are you free on [day]?' is a standard, polite way to initiate plans before proposing a specific activity.
EN: Use 'let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's go to the night market tonight.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'noon', 'night', or exact hours (e.g., 'at 5:00').
The movie starts at night.
EN: In many cultures, 'noon' (12:00 PM) marks the transition to afternoon activities and is a common starting time for weekend community events or festivals.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before periods of time like seasons, months, or school breaks (e.g., 'in the winter break').
We like to go ice skating in the winter break.
EN: In Taiwan, the 'winter break' (寒假) usually surrounds the Chinese New Year, which is a major holiday for family reunions and travel.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day (e.g., at nine, at noon, at night).
The train arrives at seven in the morning.
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Let's meet at the park.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (like Sunday, Monday), and 'at' before specific places (like the temple, the park).
See you on Monday at the park!
EN: In Taiwan, temples are not only religious sites but also vibrant social hubs where people meet, and they are often located near lively night markets or food stalls.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
During the entire period of a year; all year round.
To come together in a group for a specific purpose or event.
A school holiday period during the winter season.
During the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.