不知不觉，清明节（Tomb Sweeping Festival）又到来了。早上看到窗外的绵绵细雨，就想起杜牧那两句千古绝唱的诗句“清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂”，真是写得太好了，应节又应景。为了应节，今天就来谈谈如何用英文来“话”“清明节”。
What is the exact date of Tomb Sweeping Festival？
It falls around April 5 of the Gregorian calendar.
清明节的确切日期是什么时候？
它是在阳历四月五号前后。
Do you have any idea about the origin of Tomb Sweeping Festival?
Yes，but just a little. I know this festival came from the story about Jie Zitui in the Spring and Autumn period./ I just know this festival is from Chinese lunar calendar.
你知道清明节的起源吗？
我只知道一点点。这个节日起源于春秋战国时期介子推的故事。/我只知道这是一个源于农事历法的节日。
How do people celebrate Qingming Featival?
People will sweep tombs to expresse their gratitude to their ancestors and deceased loved ones or go for an outing.
人们在清明节会怎样过？
人们会去扫墓，表达他们对先人和死去爱人的感恩之情，或者去踏青。
Do you have holidays on Tomb Sweeping Festival?
Yes, our school breaks up for three days.
你清明节有放假吗？
有，我们学校放三天假。
