Chinese New Year 2022 in London event programme

Online celebrations

Follow CNY London on social media channels for online celebrations from 31 January to 6 February 2022. Usually, every year, hundreds of thousands of people pour into the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances, dragon or lion dancing and traditional Chinese food. But this year special online activities have replaced the canceled parade, live performances and events.

Television broadcast

Watch a special television broadcast on London Live and YouTube on 6 February.

Chinatown food

Head to Chinatown where you’ll be able to shop for presents, enjoy on — the — go treats and sit down for a traditional Chinese New Year meal in one of Chinatown’s restaurants.

Top tips for Chinese New Year

Follow these tips for celebrating Chinese New Year in London:

Wrap up warm: celebrations take place in February when the weather can be cold.

Learn Chinese New Year greetings: Say “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or “San Nin Faai Lok” (in Cantonese)

Dress in red: Red is the key colour of Chinese New Year. You can dress up with a red scarf, jumper or shoes — this will bring good luck for the coming year.

Enjoy special Chinese New Year food: order a whole chicken or try dumplings at top restaurants in Chinatown

Buy something red: To bring luck to your year, Chinese tradition dictates that you should buy something red for yourself or your house.

Ensure good luck: In Chinese culture, to “climb high and gaze far” on New Year’s Day or the following day brings good luck in business, career, study and fortune. Take a trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car, head up to The View from The Shard or see the sights from the London Eye.

How to get to the Chinese New Year event

There is no organized Chinese New Year event in London in 2022 because of the epidemic, but the area around Chinatown may still become busy during the celebrations. Plan your route in advance using Transport for London’s Journey Planner.

1. Where can you usually see the Chinese New Year celebrations in London?

A．In the London Eye.	B．In the View from The Shard.
C．In the West End.	D．On the Emirates Air Line.

2. Which of the following disagrees with the tips given in the passage?

A．To enjoy live music.	B．To wear warm clothes.
C．To buy some red decorations.	D．To climb high and gaze far.

3. Why is this year’s parade canceled?

A．It’s not allowed by the government.	B．The serious epidemic is still not over.
C．London is suffering freezing cold weather.	D．CNY London makes the online celebrations popular.

Bees are a big part of the life cycle of plants, carrying pollen from one flower to another and allowing plants to produce their frequently yummy output. But with bee populations on the decline, what can take their place? How about soap bubbles(肥皂泡)?

It may sound fantastical. But Eijiro Miyako and his colleague at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have used battery—powered bubble makers to pollinate(授粉)a pear orchard. The details of their magical approach to agriculture are in the journal Science.

A few years back, Miyako and his team tried to copy the pollinating of honeybees by adopting a two—inch-long toy drone with brushes made of horsehair. But the tiny flyer was tough to control. And its hairy little brushes ended up damaging the delicate targets.

After spending some time blowing bubbles with his son, Miyako started thinking more seriously about these soapy little wonders. He figured bubbles would be sticky enough to carry and deliver a pollen load but soft and flexible, so they shouldn’t hurt a blossom when they land. The researchers chemically bettered their soapy solution to make bubbles that were mechanically stable and actually enhanced the pollination process. Out in the orchard, they aimed their soap bubbles at row after row of pear trees. And they found the bubble system worked just as well as the more labor—intensive pollination by hand: pear trees pollinated by bubble eventually yielded fruit—a sweet sign of success. Miyako has also upgraded the drone—this time using a larger model—equipped with a machine that lets out a huge number of bubbles in a short time. And it has a big advantage over the hand—held model. Because it’s fully autonomously controllable by GPS with Google Map. So the drones can make a beeline to where farmers need them, you know, to be.

8. Why do people try other ways to help pollinate plants?

A．Because raising bees needs much labor.

B．Because the number of bees is decreasing.

C．Because bees work inefficiently.

D．Because bees produce less honey now.

9. What was the problem with the toy drone?

A．It was hard to operate.	B．It couldn’t work from a distance.
C．It produced few bubbles.	D．It needed to be recharged often.

10. What can we learn about the upgraded drone?

A．It is a hand—held model.	B．It is much more efficient.
C．It hurts blossoms sometimes.	D．It is too large to be controllable.

11. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Pear trees bear less fruit recently	B．The population of bees is decreasing
C．Drones benefit modern agriculture	D．Soap bubbles help pollinate plants

It’s called the Bank of Happiness, but it has nothing to do with money. Founded a year ago in Estonia’s capital Tallinn, it’s a forum in which more than 2,000 members from Estonia and other countries connect to offer or receive services free of charge.

The site carries more than 500 ads in English, German and Estonian from people offering or seeking all kinds of things, including teaching and tips on cooking. The website is also translated into French and Spanish.

Founder Airi Kivi says the goal is to make people think and act with their hearts. “After the worldwide outbreak of the pandemic, I thought, ‘Wow, our bank is perfect for the crisis and a lot of people are unemployed and they can use it to harvest what they need.’”

So how does it work? It’s simple: You sign up using your real name and post what you are offering or what your need is, as long as it doesn’t involve money or products.

Masseuse Terge Reintem says she signed up when she was unemployed because she needed to improve her skills by learning from others. But she stayed on even after finding a new job because she says it feels good to volunteer. “If I discover a new technique, I want my bank customers to first experience it,” Reintem says, adding they are often nicer than the paying ones.

Member Veronika Davel says she infringed the rules with her first request when she asked for a product: a computer. But she did it unknowingly. Later, she began offering services of her own on the bank’s website. “The main thing I really could offer was English,” Davel explains. “There was a young girl who needed to have better English for her job and I gave her a hand.”

The site has many more offers of help than requests for it. That’s as it should be, Kivi says, adding that the bigger reward comes from giving.

12. How can the Bank of Happiness benefit its members?

A．They can help each other at no cost.	B．They can place ads for their products.
C．They can travel to many countries for free.	D．They can read much news about happiness.

13. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 6?

A．Obeyed.

B．Broke.

C．Made.

D．Bent.

14. Why does Reintem keep serving the bank?

A．To improve her skills.	B．To win more customers.
C．To enjoy the helpfulness.	D．To learn new techniques.

15. How does the writer introduce the bank?

A．By using specific data.	B．By giving examples.
C．By referring to common knowledge.	D．By using comparison and contrast.

What causes depression? According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the “causes” may be due to troubled relationships. Others may be depressed as a result of threats of bullying or cyberbullying.     16     Even worse, physical and mental abuse or natural and human — caused disasters can impact one’s mental state.

    17     Other symptoms are difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelming stress, missing school, desire to be alone, etc. If you match a lot of the feelings above, then you may be depressed and should seek help.

    18     Regular sleep, exercise, and healthy eating are some simple ways to lift the fog of depression. Try to say good things to yourself and others.     19     You can write something encouraging or positive on post — it notes and hang them up in a private place. You can also say things like, “Make someone smile & do the extra mile!” or “Have an attitude of gratitude!”

Take a break from life with a bike ride, a walk in the park, a hike in nature. You can do whatever makes you happy: write a journal about your feelings, listen to uplifting music or play video games. Finally, try not to wait until the last minute on projects.     20    

Even though you might not want to talk about it, make yourself talk to a trusted friend, counselor or family member, etc. You’ll be surprised to know that there are many other people out there who are depressed.

A．You’d better consult your doctor.

B．Some people may ignore their feelings.

C．What can you do to deal with depression?

D．Because it will contribute to more stress.

E．Try to stay positive, and think of your blessings in life.

F．Long-term stress from school or work can also cause depression.

G．Some of the symptoms could be not eating, sleeping, or exercising enough.

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The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games will be the new start for winter sports worldwide with over 300 million Chinese     41    (take) up them, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Thursday,     42     he opened the 139th IOC Session in the Chinese capital on the eve of the Opening Ceremony.

The IOC President added that Beijing will     43    (official) become the first city ever to host both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games on Friday. Bach also     44    (believe) that the Chinese people will enjoy social benefits from hosting the Games.

According to Bach, Beijing is showing solutions for a more sustainable (可持续的) future. “From re-using venues (场馆) from the Olympic Games 2008; to powering all Beijing 2022 venues with renewable energy; to minimizing environmental     45    (impact) and reducing carbon emissions, all these measures underline the commitment of Beijing 2022 to contribute to sustainable     46    (develop) in China,” he said.

Beijing 2022 will also mean a lot for winter sports beyond China, and change the     47    (globe) landscape of winter sports forever.

For the athletes, Bach underlined how they have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity     48    (reach) not only their traditional supporters, but also a completely new fan base during these Olympic Winter Games.

“These Games are not     49     end of the story. With their performance and their appearance, each of these athletes can win over a huge new fan community for the time after the Games. With this they can take their own popularity and the popularity of their winter sport     50     a new height,” said the German.

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Dear friends,

Welcome to China! I hope you will enjoy your new life with your Chinese Homestay.

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Yours,

Li Hua