假定你是李华,你邀请美国朋友 Mike 来过中国传统节日端午节(Dragon Boat Festival)。请你给他写封邀请信,介绍这个节日,内容包括:
1. 端午节的时间和由来;
2. 端午节的习俗;
3. 欢迎他来中国体验。
注意:
1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
答案: Dear Mike, I hope this letter finds you well. I am excited to invite you to join me in celebrating a traditional Chinese festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival. This festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which usually falls in May or June in the Gregorian calendar. The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the life and death of Qu Yuan, a famous poet and minister in ancient China. Legend has it that Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River after being exiled by the emperor. The local people rushed to rescue him, but it was too late. To prevent his body from being eaten by fish and other creatures in the river, they made rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and threw them into the water. Today, eating zongzi (rice dumplings) and racing dragon boats are two main traditions during the festival. One of the most exciting parts of the Dragon Boat Festival is the dragon boat race. Teams of paddlers row their boats in a fast and furious race, competing to be the first to reach the finish line. The winner of the race is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the village or community. I would be thrilled if you could join me in celebrating this festival in China. It's a great opportunity for you to experience our culture and traditions firsthand. Please let me know if you are interested, and we can plan the details of your visit. Looking forward to your reply. Best regards, Li Hua