1、.2 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. .3 A popular
2、folk 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
3、 or 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
4、 a 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. .4.5I am ShuThe Year Of The Rat .6You are imagin
5、ative, You are imaginative, charming, and truly charming, and truly generous to the generous to the person you love.person you love. RatRat.7Who am I?NIUThe Year Of The Ox .8 As an Ox, you are As an Ox, you are patient patient .Your .Your enduranceendurance will will also bring you great success. al
6、so bring 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.9My name is HOO.The Year Of The Tiger .10The Tiger is courageous and aggressive but is also se
7、nsitive(易受伤害的 )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.11TOO is me.The Year Of The Rabbit .12You 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 pleasan
8、t. Rabbit.13LongThe Year Of The Dragon .14If 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 monkey.15I am SHER.The Year Of The Snake .16You
9、 are rich in wisdom 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 Snake.17This is Ma.The Year Of The Horse .18While youre intelligent and
10、 friendly, your capacity for hard work is amazing. You are independent. .19Yang. I am not that old.The Year Of The Sheep .20As 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.21M
11、ONKEY is HOU. The Year Of The Monkey .22If 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. .23I am JEE. The Year Of The Rooster .24If you are a Rooster, you are deep thinking
12、and very talented. A 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. .25GOU is meThe Year Of The Dog .26You are honest, friendly and faithful to those you love. .27Call me Mr. ZHU.The Year Of The
13、Boar .28You are quiet ,sincere, 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. .29RatOxTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseSheepMonkeyRoosterDogBoar.30What are you?.3119911992感谢亲观看此幻灯片,此课件部分内容来源于网络,感谢亲观看此幻灯片,此课件部分内容来源于网络,如有侵权请及时联系我们删除,谢谢配合!如有侵权请及时联系我们删除,谢谢配合!