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Ghost Month Is Here!

It's the beginning of July of the Lunar Calendar, or the so-called "Ghost Month" in Chinese culture. Let's practice with the theme and see if you're up to this legendary superstition.

鬼月到囉! 農曆七月是中華文化所謂的「鬼月」，現在讓優酷英語文理跟大家一起練習相關主題的翻譯和寫作吧! 

※ Translation: Translate the following sentences into English. 
你是個迷信的人嗎? 中國文化裡，有很多的古老傳說與禁忌。舉月亮來當說好了，如果你手指月亮，據說你的耳朵會被割掉。此外，狗在中國文化裡會帶來財富或好運，但你絕不可以在家裡養兩隻狗。在中文，兩隻狗會形成「哭」這個字，代表將替家裡帶來厄運。中國新年期間，大人會跟小孩說不要掃地，因為這樣會將財富掃出門。很多人也相信「四」這個數字是很不吉利的，因為發音跟「死」非常類似。你相信這些故事嗎?
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※ Composition: To Believe It Or Not to Believe It, It’s All Up To Thee!
Direction: Since “July of the lunar calendar” is coming (the so-called “ghost month” in Chinese culture), many people share different legends, taboos, or horror stories with each other. Are you a person who believes in “superstitions?” Now discuss your stance (believe or not believe) and explain why you think this way. Illustrate with detailed and specific examples. (120-150 words)
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