The family gives the house a big clean before New Year. Mum explains why it's a tradition, Xiaohua helps with the tidying, and Dad praises his effort. That evening, Mum announces they'll go shopping for New Year supplies the next day.
过年前,小华的家人开始打扫房子。
Before New Year, Xiaohua's family started cleaning the house.
妈妈说,“过年之前,我们要把家里打扫干净,”
Mum said, "Before New Year we need to clean the house thoroughly,
“这样新的一年才会更好。”
so the new year will be even better."