1、英文：

The Lunar New Year is a great occasion to the Chinese people. It lasts about the first four days of the year， during which people do not work except for the workers on duty. Students do not go to school， and shops are closed.

Several days before the new year， people begin to prepare. Farmers kill pigs， sheep， cocks and hens. City dwellers buy meat fish and vegetables. Houses are cleaned; coupletsare posted on the doors. Colourful lanterns are hung at the gate.

On the eve of the new year， each family has its members gatherd together and eats a family reunion dinner. After the meal they watch TV until the clock strickes twelve. Then every family sets off long strings of small firecrackers and other fire works to welcome the new year. On the first day of the new year， almost everyone is dressed in his or her best. When people meet on the way， they say to each other Happy New Year. Friends and relatives pay new year calls and gives presents to each other. Children indulge themselves in games.

2、翻译：

农历新年对中国人民来说是个好日子。它大约持续一年的前四天，在此期间，除值班工人外，其他人不工作。学生不上学，商店也关门了。

在新的一年的前几天，人们开始准备。农民杀死猪，羊，公鸡和母鸡。城市居民购买肉类鱼类和蔬菜。房屋打扫干净；对联贴在门上。门口挂着五颜六色的灯笼。

在新的一年的前夕，每个家庭都有其成员聚会，一起吃家庭团圆饭。饭后他们看电视，直到时钟敲十二点。然后每个家庭都会放起长长的小型鞭炮和其他消防设备来迎接新的一年。在新年的第一天，几乎每个人都穿着最好的服装。当人们在途中相遇时，他们互相说“新年快乐”。亲戚和朋友支付新年电话并互赠礼物。孩子们沉迷于游戏中。