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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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  • 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.
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JumpingGreenPig's picture
Submitted by JumpingGreenPig on 19 February, 2012 - 10:58. Nepal Kids

the rat is so clever

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Submitted by PrincessLovelyP... on 17 February, 2012 - 16:09. 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 - 16:02. 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 - 10:02. Pakistan Kids

 i was born on 8th aug

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Submitted by AgentGoodbyeSunny on 17 February, 2012 - 13:21. India Kids

 and i on 90th sep.

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Submitted by ProfessorMouseFire on 15 February, 2012 - 19:40. Italy Kids

This Game Is Great ! :D

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Submitted by PinkElephantEvening on 13 February, 2012 - 14:29. Argentina Kids

 HELLO!! my name is MILAGROS and  I AM FROM ARGENTINAAA!!!   ;)
 

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Submitted by KingWatermelonJam on 13 February, 2012 - 11:26. China Kids

Hello, I was born in the year of rooster.I like the pig in the story because it's soooooooo cute.
Ps: my grandma,my dad, my aunt and my sister were all born in the year of the pig.Ha Ha Ha...........

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Submitted by MasterFly on 12 February, 2012 - 16:13. India Kids

It was very funny, interesting...

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Submitted by DoctorForeverNever on 5 February, 2012 - 12:29. Norway Kids

It  was very funny that  an  ox can  swime!