As midnight approaches, fireworks light up the sky outside. Xiaohua races to the window and is amazed by the colours. Dad explains what the fireworks mean, and when the clock strikes twelve the whole family shouts Happy New Year together.
晚上快到十二点的时候,外面开始有很大的声音。
As midnight approached, loud sounds began outside.
小华正在看电视,突然听到喷喷的声音。
Xiaohua was watching TV when he suddenly heard whooshing and popping sounds.
他马上站起来跑到窗边。
He jumped up straight away and ran to the window.