初中英语 | 双语阅读---中秋节The Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid‑Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. 

中秋节在农历八月十五。

On this night, the moon is round and bright. 

这天夜里，月亮又圆又亮。

A full moon stands for reunion in Chinese culture. 

在中国文化里，圆月象征团圆。

Families try to get together. They talk and share nice food. 

家人们尽量相聚在一起，闲谈，分享美食。

Mooncakes are the most famous food for this festival. 

月饼是中秋最具代表性的食物。 

Their round shape carries the same wish: family reunion. 

圆圆的外形承载同一个心愿：阖家团圆。

People also put grapes and other fresh fruits on the table. 

人们还会摆上葡萄和其他新鲜水果。

We look up at the moon, miss distant relatives, and hope all people can have peace and joy. 

我们望月，思念远方的亲人，祝愿所有人平安喜乐。

📖 简单思考题

1. What does the full moon mean in Chinese culture?

1. What food do people enjoy for Mid‑Autumn Festival?

the Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节 

lunar month农历月份

full moon圆月；满月

stand for象征，代表 

family reunion家庭团圆 

get together相聚，聚会 

fresh fruit新鲜水果

distant relatives远方的亲人 

look up at the moon望月，仰望月亮 

peace and joy平安喜乐

💡小提示：

reunion 这个词是本篇核心，阅读理解经常考； 

stand for 短语，中考单选、词形转换高频考点。