1、1 In ancient times, In ancient times, In order to In order to make people easily remember make people easily remember the years , the years , our ancestors our ancestors came came up with an idea use the up with an idea use the animals represent the years. animals represent the years. 2 A popular fo
2、lk method which reflected the A popular folk method which reflected the cyclical method of recording years are the cyclical method of recording years are the Twelve Animal Signs. Every year is assigned Twelve Animal Signs. Every year is assigned an animal name or sign according to a an animal name o
3、r sign according to a repeating cycle: repeating cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.Rooster, Dog, and Boar. The Chinese animal signs are a 12-year cycle The Chinese animal signs are a
4、 12-year cycle used for dating the years. They represent a used for dating the years. They represent a cyclical concept of time, rather than the Western cyclical concept of time, rather than the Western linear concept of time.linear concept of time. 34I am ShuThe Year Of The Rat 5You are imaginative
5、, You are imaginative, charming, and truly charming, and truly generous to the generous to the person you love.person you love. RatRat6Who am I?NIUThe Year Of The Ox 7 As an Ox, you are As an Ox, you are patient patient .Your .Your enduranceendurance will will also bring you great success. also brin
6、g you great success. Also, you are easily angered. Also, you are easily angered. You are most compatible You are most compatible (能共处的 ) with with the snake and the snake and the rooster.the rooster.8My name is HOO.The Year Of The Tiger 9The Tiger is courageous and aggressive but is also sensitive(易
7、受伤害的 )when it comes to love ones. They are known for their playful personality and they are most compatible(能共处的 ) with the horse and the dog.10TOO is me.The Year Of The Rabbit 11You are the kind of person, that people like to be around. And you are always obliging（乐于助人的、体贴的） , and pleasant. Rabbit1
8、2LongThe Year Of The Dragon 13If you are a Dragon, you are one of the most powerful signs. You display the outmost amount of energy You are the sign that has the longest life and good fortune and you are most compatible with the rat and the monkey14I am SHER.The Year Of The Snake 15You are rich in w
9、isdom and You are rich in wisdom and charm, romanticcharm, romantic(多情的多情的,浪漫浪漫的的)and deep thinking.and deep thinking. As well, As well, you should be aware of your you should be aware of your good looks good looks Snake16This is Ma.The Year Of The Horse 17While youre intelligent and friendly, your
10、capacity for hard work is amazing. You are independent. 18Yang. I am not that old.The Year Of The Sheep 19As a Sheep, you strive(奋斗) for peace and harmony(和睦 ). When it comes to leadership you could be quiet timid(羞怯的；胆小的 ), however, you will always live a very comfortable life.20MONKEY is HOU. The
11、Year Of The Monkey 21If you are a Monkey, you are If you are a Monkey, you are naughtynaughty, You are a vary , You are a vary intelligent and a very clever intelligent and a very clever wit. wit. 22I am JEE. The Year Of The Rooster 23If you are a Rooster, you are deep thinking and very talented. A
12、hard worker. You are also someone who does not have too many friends. You maybe a bit of a loner, but you care very deeply for the friends you do have. 24GOU is meThe Year Of The Dog 25You are honest, friendly and faithful to those you love. 26Call me Mr. ZHU.The Year Of The Boar 27You are quiet ,si
13、ncere, tolerant, and You are quiet ,sincere, tolerant, and honest. However, you are always well honest. However, you are always well informed. And you are very informed. And you are very trustworthy with the ones you do have. trustworthy with the ones you do have. 28RatOxTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseSheepMonkeyRoosterDogBoar29What are you?301991199231
