Elementary ‐ Intermediate ‐ Chinese New Year (C0037)
A: I’m so excited about Chinese New Year! When do I get to visit Grandma? Grandma makes the best dumplings in the world!
B: Ha ha, right. Sounds to me like you’re more excited about the dumplings than seeing your Grandma.
A: Of course I miss Grandma, too. I bet she’s gonna teach me how to play Mahjong! Hey, Dad, are you going to buy me firecrackers this year? We’re going to have the best fireworks! I’m really looking forward to lighting them!
B: Son, firecrackers aren’t toys; they’re dangerous!
A: No, fireworks are awesome!
B: Whoa, don’t you remember? Last year when I set off the firecrackers, you covered both your ears and hid behind your mother?
A: Dad! I was scared because... because I saw a bug. That’s all.
B: Hahaha... really?
A: Oh, and I can’t wait to watch the dragon dance! Dad, can I sit on your shoulders this time?
B: Hey, I offered last year...
A: Well, I... anyways, I was just thinking of the red envelopes. I wanna make a list of all the things I’m gonna buy with my red envelope money! I can’t wait! I’m gonna have so much money! Mom, can I get a pen and a piece of paper?
A: I want a new transformer, no, two transformers...the Optimus Prime, and...maybe the wheeljack? I’ll get a PSP game, hahaha, and I’ll buy the entire class lunch at MacDonald’s...
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⑦ The smoke set off the building's fire alarm.
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⑥ I can't wait to open my presents. I'm really looking forward to Spring Festival. I'm looking forward to meeting with you tonight. I have been looking forward to hearing from you. Be careful. I'll set off the firecracker. The police're searching for the person who set off the explosion last night.
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⑤ Do you wanna have some dumplings for lunch? Are you going to buy firecrackers for Chinese New Year? There are firecrackers everywhere on New Year's Eve. I don't like firecrackers. They're too loud. I'm so excited. I can't wait to see you. Hm,smells delicious. I can't wait for dinner.
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④ Josie is so excited about her first baby. I bet I'm gonna get so much money for Chinese New Year. I bet the boss is gonna give us a big bonus this year. I bet I'm gonna have a great time tonight. My grandma taught me how to make dumplings. Have you tried the dumplings? They're amazing.
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③ very excited about sth. that will happen in the future→can hardly wait not happy or willing to wait for sth. →impatient 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 I'm so excited about my trip to Europe next month. Johnny is going to be so excited when he sees this gift.