Describe a social or political celebration event in your culture. （05. 12.17; 2006. 2. 11考题, 2008. 2. 16考题）

Sample answer：

A type of social event celebrated in my culture is the flag-raising ceremony on National Day. Oceans of（表示“许多”） people from all across the country come to Beijing the day before.

They are very excited to see the ceremony with their own eyes instead of on TV. Some even have been planting this dream in their mind for years. They arrive around 6:00 early in the morning, waiting for the special moment. I guess they are all overwhelmed（震撼的） and thrilled（激动） by the wonderful scene at the time. On the other hand, the view of the honor guard parade is fantastic, the guards all wearing the green military uniform and marching to Tianmen Square with a high spirit. Each birthday celebration of the great country always begin with such a solemn（庄严的） flag-raising ceremony, which strengthens the unity and motivation of its people.