雙十節英文

Lesson: Learning about Double Ten Day (雙十節) in Taiwan

Vocabulary:

• Double Ten Day (雙十節) – Taiwan’s National Day, celebrated every year on October 10th.
• Republic of China (中華民國) – The official name of Taiwan’s government.
• National Flag (國旗) – The flag of the Republic of China, known as 青天白日滿地紅 in Chinese.
• National Anthem (國歌) – The anthem of the Republic of China, sung during important national events.
• Flag Raising Ceremony (升旗典禮) – A formal event where the national flag is raised, usually accompanied by the national anthem.
• National Day Speech (國慶日致詞) – A speech given by the President to celebrate National Day and address the nation.
• Parade (遊行) – A public procession of people and performances, often held on National Day.
• Military Parade (閱兵) – A parade that showcases the military forces, often including tanks, soldiers, and other equipment.
• Honor Guard (儀隊) – A group of soldiers who perform ceremonial duties, such as guarding important monuments or during parades.
• Marching Band (行進樂隊) – A band that performs music while marching in a parade.
• Air Show (戰鬥機表演) – A display of aircraft flying in formation, often done by the military to celebrate National Day.
• Fireworks (煙火) – Explosive devices that create bright lights and colors in the sky, often used for celebrations.

Dialogue: Discussing Double Ten Day

A: Do you know what Double Ten Day (雙十節) is?

B: Yes! It’s Taiwan’s National Day (國慶日), celebrated on October 10th every year. It commemorates the founding of the Republic of China (中華民國).

A: What kind of events do they have?

B: There are many! They start with a Flag Raising Ceremony (升旗典禮), where people sing the National Anthem (國歌) while the National Flag (國旗) is raised. After that, there’s usually a big Parade (遊行) and a Military Parade (閱兵).

A: That sounds exciting! Do they have any other performances?

B: Yes, there’s often an Honor Guard (儀隊) performance, where soldiers march in perfect synchronization. There’s also a Marching Band (行進樂隊) that plays music during the parade.

A: I’ve heard there’s an Air Show (戰鬥機表演) too?

B: That’s right! Fighter jets fly in formation and do tricks in the sky. At night, they have a big Fireworks (煙火) display to finish off the celebration.

Reading: What is Double Ten Day?

Double Ten Day (雙十節), or Taiwan’s National Day (國慶日), is celebrated every year on October 10th. It marks the establishment of the Republic of China (中華民國) after the successful Xinhai Revolution (辛亥革命) in 1911. The celebration begins with a formal Flag Raising Ceremony (升旗典禮) in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei. The National Anthem (國歌) is sung as the National Flag (國旗) is raised.

Throughout the day, there are parades and ceremonies. The Military Parade (閱兵) is a highlight, featuring troops, tanks, and even aircraft in an Air Show (戰鬥機表演). People also enjoy performances by the Honor Guard (儀隊) and the Marching Band (行進樂隊). The day ends with an evening Fireworks (煙火) display, lighting up the night sky.

Exercise: Match the English term to the Chinese meaning

1. Double Ten Day
2. Flag Raising Ceremony
3. Military Parade
4. Fireworks
5. Air Show

a. 煙火
b. 雙十節
c. 戰鬥機表演
d. 升旗典禮
e. 閱兵

Answer Key:

1 – b
2 – d
3 – e
4 – a
5 – c

Speaking Practice

Practice talking about Double Ten Day with a partner. Use the vocabulary you learned:

1. When is Double Ten Day?
2. What happens during the Flag Raising Ceremony?
3. What do you think about the Military Parade?
4. Have you ever seen a Fireworks display?

This lesson helps learners understand important terms related to Double Ten Day in both English and Chinese, while practicing vocabulary in conversation and comprehension exercises.