A：My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon. Can you tell me something about it?
我的中国朋友告诉我春节就要到了。你能否告诉我一些有关春节的事吗?
B：Certainly. It’s actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year.
当然。事实上，春节就是中国新年。中国人认为春节是一年中最重要的节日。
A：What happens on the holiday?
节日都干些什么?
B：Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate. Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year.
家庭成员一般在除夕夜聚会吃年夜饭庆祝，亲戚朋友们在节日里相互拜访，互祝新年快乐。
A：Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday?
在春节里人们要做许多特别的食物吗?
B：Yes, just like Christmas in western countries, it is a time for eating lots of special food.
是啊!就像西方人的圣诞节一样，这是个享口福的良机。