中国国庆节及其历史

China's National Day and its history

刘立军 供稿

TRANSCRIPT

China's National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year to mark the formation of the People's Republic of China. It is also known as National Day and National Golden Week. In Chinese, "Guo qing jie." The 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th is called 'Golden Week', during which seas of Chinese people go traveling around the world.

The founding ceremony of New China was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1st, 1949. The Government declared October 1st as National Day every year from 1950 onward. From 1950 to 1959, large celebrations were held every year on National Day, along with military parades. In 1960, based on the principle of diligence and thrift, National Day celebrations were reformed to "a small celebration in five years, a big one in ten years, and a military parade on every big celebration". From 1960 to 1970, grand rallies and mass processions were held in Tian'anmen Square, with no military parade. From 1971 to 1983, China celebrated the National day only with large-scale park activities and other galas. In 1984, the 35th anniversary of the National Day, a huge military parade and mass parade were held. Since then, there were three parades held in 1999, 2009, and 2019. On September 18, 1999, the State Council designated National Day as a "holiday for all citizens" with a three-day holiday. In 2000, the 7-day "National Day Golden Week" appeared.

The 3 days holiday is connected with the surrounding weekends, so people can enjoy a 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th, which is the 'Golden Week'. By the way, China now has two Golden Weeks, the National Day Golden Week and the Chinese New Year Golden Week.

VOCABULARY

1. parade n. a formal occasion when soldiers march or stand in lines so that they can be examined by their officers or other important people 检阅；阅兵。例如：a military parade 军事检阅

2. rally n. a large public meeting, especially one held to support a particular idea or political party 公众集会，群众大会（尤指支持某信念或政党的）。例如：to attend / hold a rally 参加 / 召集大会

3. procession n. a line of people or vehicles that move along slowly, especially as part of a ceremony; the act of moving in this way （人或车辆的）队列，行列；列队行进；游行。例如：a torchlight procession 火炬游行队伍

QUESTIONS

Read the passage. Then listen to the news and fill in the blanks with the information (words, phrases or sentences) you hear.

China's National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year to (Q1) ________________________. It is also known as National Day and National Golden Week. In Chinese, "Guo qing jie." The 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th is called 'Golden Week', during which seas of Chinese people go (Q2) _______________________________.

The (Q3) ____________________ of New China was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1st, 1949. The Government declared October 1st as National Day every year from 1950 onward. From 1950 to 1959, (Q4) __________________ were held every year on National Day, along with (Q5) _______________. In 1960, based on the principle of (Q6) __________________, National Day celebrations were reformed to "(Q7) ______________________________________". From 1960 to 1970, grand rallies and mass processions were held in Tian'anmen Square, with no military parade. From 1971 to 1983, China celebrated the National day only with large-scale park activities and other galas. In 1984, the 35th anniversary of the National Day, (Q8) ______________________________ were held. Since then, there were three parades held in 1999, 2009, and 2019. On September 18, 1999, the State Council designated National Day as a "holiday for all citizens" with a three-day holiday. In (Q9) ____________, the 7-day "National Day Golden Week" appeared.

The 3 days holiday is connected with the surrounding weekends, so people can enjoy a 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th, which is the 'Golden Week'. By the way, China now has two Golden Weeks, the National Day Golden Week and (Q10) ___________________ Golden Week.

KEY

Read the passage. Then listen to the news and fill in the blanks with the information (words, phrases or sentences) you hear.

China's National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year to (Q1) mark the formation of the People's Republic of China. It is also known as National Day and National Golden Week. In Chinese, "Guo qing jie." The 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th is called 'Golden Week', during which seas of Chinese people go (Q2) traveling around the world.

The (Q3) founding ceremony of New China was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1st, 1949. The Government declared October 1st as National Day every year from 1950 onward. From 1950 to 1959, (Q4) large celebrations were held every year on National Day, along with (Q5) military parades. In 1960, based on the principle of (Q6) diligence and thrift, National Day celebrations were reformed to "(Q7) a small celebration in five years, a big one in ten years, and a military parade on every big celebration". From 1960 to 1970, grand rallies and mass processions were held in Tian'anmen Square, with no military parade. From 1971 to 1983, China celebrated the National day only with large-scale park activities and other galas. In 1984, the 35th anniversary of the National Day, (Q8) a huge military parade and mass parade were held. Since then, there were three parades held in 1999, 2009, and 2019. On September 18, 1999, the State Council designated National Day as a "holiday for all citizens" with a three-day holiday. In (Q9) 2000, the 7-day "National Day Golden Week" appeared.

The 3 days holiday is connected with the surrounding weekends, so people can enjoy a 7-day holiday from October 1st to 7th, which is the 'Golden Week'. By the way, China now has two Golden Weeks, the National Day Golden Week and (Q10) the Chinese New Year Golden Week.

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