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The great race

 

The Chinese Lunar calendar names each year after one of twelve animals, this year is the year of the rabbit. Here is a story which tells of the Jade Emperor's clever plan to decide the order the animal years should go in. Find out who came first in The Great Race.

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Traditional story adapted by Sue Clarke | Animation by Cambridge English Online
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Tell us about your birthday.

  • When’s your date of birth? (This is your birthday, including the year you were born.)
  • Do you know your Chinese zodiac sign? If so, what animal is it? If not, explore the topic of the Chinese New Year and you can find out.
  • How do you usually celebrate your birthday?  
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FunnyArtist70's picture
Submitted by FunnyArtist70 on 22 February, 2012 - 10:27. Turkey Kids

I  came a little boring  to  me  was  really  nice am

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Submitted by QueenFolkForever on 19 February, 2012 - 20:25. Spain Kids

I'm Isabel and my sign is snake!

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Submitted by YellowDreamyDolphin on 19 February, 2012 - 19:09. Spain Kids

 hello I was born on 10th July so my sing is dragon
I'm from Barcelona

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Submitted by AgentDJFairy on 19 February, 2012 - 10:51. United Kingdom (Great Britain) Kids

I was born on the 2nd December and my zodiac sign is the DRAGON!
I usally celebrate my birthday by bringing Indonesian food into school and me and my class have a meal but this is only when my birthday is on a school day.
When my birthday is not on a school day I have a small family birthday party including one or two of my friends (thats normally my best friends) and we all go to this restaurant called Damons,they cook the most delicious food ever but not so brilliant that they are my favourite restaurant. Then we all go home and blow the candles on my cake (which is toffee fudge flavoured).

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Submitted by JumpingGreenPig on 19 February, 2012 - 09:58. Nepal Kids

the rat is so clever

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Submitted by PrincessLovelyP... on 17 February, 2012 - 15:09. United Kingdom (Great Britain) Kids

 Just to let you know, I'll tell you what my family's Chinese zodiacs are:

  1. My Dad: Dog
  2. My Mom: Monkey
  3. My Brother Mati: Sheep
  4. My Brother Casper: Monkey
  5. Me: Snake

This is what my horoscope says:
People born in the year of the Snake are romantic and deep-thinking, wise and charming, although they tend to dismiss others too quickly and are a bit stingy with money. Ideal jobs include teaching or psychiatry.
Kind of true!

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Submitted by PrincessLovelyP... on 17 February, 2012 - 15:02. United Kingdom (Great Britain) Kids

 Hello! My name is Veronica. I am 10 years of age. 

  • My Birthdate: 14 September 2001
  • Yes. I do know my Cinese zodiac. My zodiac is a snake although I would really love horses!
  • Well, the way I celebrate my birhtday is a very fun way!
    I have a birthday party! All my friends come and we all have fun! Because I live on a farm we go horse riding with our horses. This is to have fun and enjoy ourselves. Later on, we eat the birthday cake but before we do that, I have to blow the candles! The amount of candles is my age. THis year I will be 

Bye!

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Submitted by PrincessPlant6 on 17 February, 2012 - 09:02. Pakistan Kids

 i was born on 8th aug

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Submitted by AgentGoodbyeSunny on 17 February, 2012 - 12:21. India Kids

 and i on 90th sep.

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Submitted by ProfessorMouseFire on 15 February, 2012 - 18:40. Italy Kids

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