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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 785 words · 6 minutes · 0 reads · Advanced
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
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- HSK Read
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- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
How long is the cycle of the Chinese zodiac?
Twelve years
In the story, how did the rat get first place?
Rode on the ox's back and jumped off at the end to take the lead
What was the order of the Chinese zodiac related to according to the ancients?
The time of day the animals appear
In ancient times, what could people know if someone told their zodiac sign?
His approximate age
What do people do during their zodiac year according to the reading?
Wear red socks and red belts


