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  • Mike, an exchange student from the U.S., just came to Taiwan during the Chinese New Year.

  • Sam is his host student.

  • Sam: Hey, Mike! My uncle has invited me to the Yanshui Fireworks Display in Tainan County.

  • Would you like to join us?

  • Mike: Sounds great! Count me in!

  • So what should I do to prepare?

  • Sam: Well, I think a raincoat and a helmet are enough.

  • Mike: Are you sure?

  • Is it safe for people to set off fireworks without too much protection?

  • Sam: Trust me! You know, it is believed that the one who is hurt by the fireworks will be blessed!

  • (Two days later, Sam is waiting for Mike at the Taipei Railway Station.)

  • Mike: (waving to Sam)

  • Hi! Sam! Here I am!

  • Sam: What?! Is that you, Mike? Why are you dressed like this?

  • Are you going to a battlefield?

  • Mike: Wellbetter safe than sorry!

  • (pauses for a moment) Oh no! Sam, help me! I can’t breathe ….

Mike, an exchange student from the U.S., just came to Taiwan during the Chinese New Year.

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