Harbin Ice Festival 2023/2024
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival opens in late December and lasts for around 2 months, till late February of the next year. The official opening ceremony is on January 5th, 2024, but the ice and snow sculptures are open to public viewing from December 17th, 2023.
When winter comes, Harbin turns into a kingdom of ice and snow. Attend the Festival to make your snow king/queen dream come true.
Annual activity schedule
| Dates | Activities |
| Early December | Ice harvest |
| December | Carving and building |
| Christmas Period | Unofficial opening |
| Jan. 5 of Each Year | Opening Ceremony |
| Late Feb. to early Mar. | Ice and snow sculptures start to melt |
New features in 2024
The huge Snowflake Ferris Wheel has already been built inside the Ice and Snow World. You can ride on the Ferris wheel to overlook the ice castles and exhibits and take awesome photos.
Booking
Official online booking is only open to Chinese travelers with a Resident Identity Card. For foreign passport holders, you can buy on arrival or fill in an application form online. We’ll contact you to contum the booking once the tickets are available.
Attention
But remember, as long as the ice and snow sculptures are open to visitors, it is impossible to take photos of the charming ice buildings without any visitors in. If you have plenty of time, to avoid the rush hours, you may consider entering before 2 p.m. and re-entering after 8 p.m. for night views. Two entrance tickets are needed if you choose to visit in this way.
1. When can visitors admire ice sculptures in the festival?| A．On 30th November, 2023. |
| B．On 3rd December, 2023. |
| C．On 23rd January, 2024. |
| D．On 15th March, 2024. |
| A．By buying the ticket in person. |
| B．By making an application online. |
| C．By calling the reception in advance. |
| D．By booking with a Resident Identity Card. |
| A．It lasts for about three months. |
| B．You can have a ride on the Snowflake Ferris Wheels. |
| C．You needn’t pay again if you re-enter on the same day. |
| D．You’d better come in the afternoon to avoid rush hours. |
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【推荐1】As a student, if you intend to gain more life experience during the Spring-Break, traveling is a nice idea. But if you don’t have enough money for a trip, the following suggestions will help.
Saving money in your daily life is probably the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you will have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
Plan your trip early and write it down. Keep the written plan at hand and stick to it during the tour, or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Buy tickets and make other preparations early as it can mean greater security and savings. Don’t forget to pack such necessary things as necessary clothing, some common medicines and even some snacks (零食), as those things in the traveling places may be much more expensive than usual.
Do some research in advance. Travel books and some websites will help you to choose where to go. Those hot places are both expensive and crowded, so I advise you to go to less-known ones, such as small towns with interesting customs and unique sights.
Travel with several reliable students with interest in the same places, and you can share costs and experiences with each other. And you can work in the traveling places together to earn money to support your trip and be safer as well.
1. The underlined words “fatten your wallet” probably mean ________.| A．making your wallet larger | B．putting some fat in your wallet |
| C．avoiding your wallet’ being stolen | D．saving some money |
| A．you had better not change your careful plan unless necessary. |
| B．you should avoid eating snacks |
| C．you might as well go to those popular scenic spots |
| D．you must take your laptop along with you |
| A．Traveling alone. |
| B．Reading travel books or visiting related websites in advance. |
| C．Buying medicines in a local drugstore of the traveling place. |
| D．Buying tickets one day before traveling. |
| A．to encourage the students to have a trip | B．to introduce the advantages of travelling |
| C．to give some advice on travelling | D．to make advertisements on some scenic spots |
【推荐2】Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the place to explore Russian culture, history, foods and buildings. Unsure where to find all these things? Read on.
The St. Basil’s Cathedral
The St. Basil’s Cathedral (教堂) was built from 1555 to 1560. It is possibly the best known sight in Moscow thanks to is candy-colored, unique design. You can even go inside the Cathedral and attend one of the regular services.
The Kremlin
The Kremlin is the oldest part of Moscow and the first written mention of the Kremlin dates back to 1147. It has served as the official home of the president of the Russia since 1991. The impressive red walls that surround the Kremlin protect some of the most amazing cathedrals in Moscow. You can see attractive clothing, treasures and weapons (武器) from ancient times.
The Red Square
Built in the late 1500s, the Red Square must be visited during the day and night to see it in all its shining beauty. Walk around the walls of the Kremlin, visit the beautiful Kazan Cathedral and Historical Museum and you can even see Lenin’s well-kept remains.
The TV Tower
Opened in 1967, the Ostankino Tower, more commonly known as the TV Tower, is a television and radio tower in Moscow. It was once the tallest freestanding (独立式的) tower in Europe. It is currently the tallest freestanding building in Europe and seventh tallest in the world and offers the best views over the whole of Moscow.
1. Which has the longest history in Moscow?| A．The St. Basil’s Cathedral. | B．The Kremlin. | C．The Red Square. | D．The TV Tower. |
| A．Attend a service in the Cathedral. |
| B．Admire clothing from ancient times. |
| C．Pay a visit to the Historical Museum. |
| D．Enjoy the best views of Moscow. |
| A．It was opened to the public in 1991. |
| B．It was the tallest tower in the world. |
| C．It is the oldest attraction in Moscow. |
| D．It is the seventh tallest in the world. |
【推荐3】Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) is a theme park about the popular animated movies by Studio Ghibli. It opened in November 2022, and unlike other theme parks does not feature any rides, but rather let visitors explore into the atmospheric fantasy worlds presented in the various popular Ghibli movies. Just let your imagination run wild in this fantastic park!
Located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, Ghibli Park is less than two hours from Kyoto by train. The theme park will be about 17.5 acres when completed.
The theme park currently consists of three areas. The main one is “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse”, an indoor facility that will house exhibits including the Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky, the Catbus from Totoro, and another recreation out of The Secret World of Arrietty. A second area, “Hill of Youth”, features a shop from Whisper of the Heart and another recreation from The Cat Returns. The third is “Dondoko Forest” with a full recreation of the house from My Neighbor Totoro and a Totoro-themed playground. One of the two areas that will open later (“after 2023”, the park’s press office said) is “Mononoke Village”, referencing Princess Mononoke and her adventure among large forest animal gods. The other is “the Valley of Witches”, which will include some parts from Howl’s Moving Castle, and Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a hardworking young witch.
There is currently no pass that allows visitors to see all areas of Ghibli Park. You must buy separate tickets for each attraction you want to visit.
●Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse: 2000-2500 yen
●Hill Of Youth: 1000 yen
●Dondoko Forest: 1000 yen
●Children under 3 are free of charge; children aged 4 to12 cost half.
The pass of Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse cost 500 yen more on weekends and national holidays than on weekdays.
1. What can tourists experience while visiting Ghibli Park?| A．The amazing Ghibli world | B．The exciting rides. |
| C．The dreamlike parades. | D．The history of Ghibli. |
| A．¥12,455 | B．¥9,750 | C．¥13,455 | D．¥11,250 |
| A．In a news magazine. | B．In a travel guide. |
| C．In a novel. | D．In a storybook. |
【推荐1】Of all the Chinese 24 solar terms, Clear and Bright (清明) is the only one whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, the Qingming Festival. The words “clear” and “bright” describe the weather during this period. Temperatures begin to rise and rainfall increases, making it an important time for growing crops in the spring. As is known, it is a time to worship ancestors, however, here are several things you may not know about Clear and Bright.
Spring Outings
Not only is it a period to honor the dead, but it is also time for people to go out and enjoy nature. As trees turn green, flowers blossom, and the sun shines brightly, everything returns to life. It is a fine time to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Flying Kites
Flying kites is an activity favored by many Chinese during Tomb-Sweeping Day. Kites are not only flown during the day time but also in the evening. Little lanterns are tied to the kites. And when the kites are flying in the sky, the lanterns look like twinkling stars at night. What makes flying kites during this day special is that people cut the string while the kite is in the sky to let it fly freely. It is said that this brings good luck and that diseases can be chased away by doing this.
Cuju
Cuju is an interesting game played during this period. Ju is a ball made of leather with hairs plugged in it. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor first invented it for training warriors. Later, Cuju was used by people to build up their bodies when they were unable to eat hot food during the Cold Food Festival.
Feasting on Qingtuan
In the lower parts of the Yangtze River region, qingtuan is very popular on Tomb-Sweeping Day. Qingtuan is a kind of round green cake. In order to make the cakes, people mash (捣碎) barnyard grass (艾草) to squeeze juice from it and mix the flour and juice to a paste. Then they put fillings into the paste and steam them. Pretty and delicate, qingtuan has a special flavor.
1. What is special about flying kites during Clear and Bright?| A．Flying kites with lanterns in the evening. |
| B．Flying kites to bring good luck. |
| C．Cutting the kite string to let it fly freely. |
| D．Flying kites both in the daytime and at night. |
| A．Clear and Bright is an important period for farming. |
| B．Qingtuan is traditionally eaten during the period of Clear and Bright all over China. |
| C．Cuju was invented by the Yellow Emperor to play in the Qingming Festival. |
| D．Clear and Bright is one of the 24 solar terms whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival. |
| A．How to celebrate the Qingming Festival. |
| B．Flying kites in a special way. |
| C．Ways to have fun during Clear and Bright. |
| D．Some unknown customs about Clear and Bright. |
【推荐2】The practice of drinking tea has a long history in China. According to a popular story. tea was discovered by Shennong in 2737 BC when a leaf from a nearby shrub（灌木）fell into the water Shennong was boiling. Tea is deeply woven into the history and culture of China.
The Chinese have a saying: “Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.” Though tea is the last on the list, we still can see its importance in daily life. A simple meal in Chinese is Cu Cha Dan Fan, which shows even a simple meal is finished with tea.
For the Chinese, tea drinking and tasting are not parallel. Tea drinking can help keep up one’s spirit while tea tasting has cultural meaning. Tea and tea sets should match the breeze, the bright moon, bamboo and so on. All these show the goal of Chinese culture: the harmonious（和谐的）unity of human beings with nature.
Similarly, tea-drinking habits differ in different parts of China. Generally. flowering tea is popular in northern China; green tea is preferred in eastern China, and black tea is fit for people in Fujian and Guangdong. Green tea is the most popular type of tea drunk in China. Green tea usually loses its flavor（味道）within a year while the flavor of black tea can remain for several years. As a result, black tea has long been traded worldwide. It still accounts for over ninety percent of all tea sold in the West. At present, tea is commonly seen in Chinese restaurants and grocery shops worldwide.
1. Why does the author use the Chinese saying in Paragraph 2?| A．To show the tea’s role in Chinese culture. |
| B．To express the author’s love for tea. |
| C．To show the history of tea. |
| D．To explain the Chinese saying. |
| A．Different. | B．Strange. | C．Ordinary. | D．Equal. |
| A．It suits people in Fujian and Guangdong. |
| B．It tastes better than green tea. |
| C．Its flavor can be kept for a long time. |
| D．Its flavor is preferred by the West. |
| A．The development of tea drinking in China. | B．The culture of tea in China. |
| C．The popularity of tea drinking in China. | D．The history of tea in China. |
【推荐3】Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinesestyle spelling bee (拼写大赛). In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.
Perhaps the show’s popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Chinese people consider the creation of Chinese calligraphy(书法) to be one of their primary contributions. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are forgetting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users to type in the basic sound of the word using the Latin alphabet (字母). The correct character is chosen from a list. The result? It’s possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.
But there’s still hope for the paint brush. China’s Education Ministry wants children to spend more time learning how to write.
In one Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy every day inside a specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of sixyearolds dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackboard often to study their teacher’s examples before carefully trying to reproduce those characters on thin rice paper. “If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now?” we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin. “The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradition and culture,” she reasons. “Students must learn now so they don’t forget when they grow up.” says the teacher.
1. What can we learn about the Character Hero?| A．It draws great public attention across the country. |
| B．It’s the mostviewed TV programs in the world. |
| C．It means to spread Chinese culture to the world. |
| D．It’s open to people of all ages and all walks. |
| A．Chinese people don’t refer to dictionaries very often. |
| B．Chinese people no longer use brush pens or practice calligraphy. |
| C．Chinese people are using the Latin alphabet instead of the characters. |
| D．Chinese people needn’t write by hand as often with the help of technology. |
| A．necessary for adults to survive in China |
| B．a requirement made by the Education Ministry |
| C．helpful to keep Chinese tradition and culture alive |
| D．an ability to be developed only when you are students |
【推荐1】Best Attractions in Langkawi
The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks that no visitor should skip on their travel schedules.
Underwater World Langkawi
Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures. One of the highlights is a 15-metr e underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.
Price: $40(adults)and $30(children under 10 years)
Langkawi Wildlife Park
Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 animals from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11: 00 and 16: 00.
Price: $28(adults)and $18(children aged 3 to 12 years)
Art in Paradise Langkawi
It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine different zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.
Price: $23(adults)and $13 (children aged 3 to 10 years)
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman
It is a folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has a total of 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.
Price: $15(adults)and $5(children under 6 years)
1. What is a feature of Under World Langkawi?| A．It is a folk-themed park. |
| B．It is great for families and animals. |
| C．It features many impressive lifelike artworks. |
| D．It provides a chance to enjoy close-up views of sharks. |
| A．$69 | B．$74 | C．$84 | D．$88 |
| A．A textbook. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science magazine |
1. How long will the exhibition last?
| A．Five days. | B．Seven days. |
| C．Nine days. | D．Eleven days. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A ticket for a magic show. |
| C．A great bargain. | D．A chance to join in games. |
| A．Games and Quizzes. | B．Lucky Draw |
| C．Drama on Fun with jokes | D．Story Telling |
| A．call the organizer | B．write to the company |
| C．visit the website | D．e-mail the publisher |
【推荐3】Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins (松饼) have a chocolate-based muffin full of chocolate chips, which is filled and baked with a very easy cheesecake. Simple but popular.
Ingredients(原料)
·125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
·150g soft light brown sugar, 275g self-raising flour, 250g milk chocolate chips and 1 egg
·175ml soured cream or natural yoghurt and 175ml whole milk
Method
First, preheat the oven to 180℃/160℃ and line a 12-hole muffin tray with muffin cases.
Second, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, and soured cream and beat again until smooth. Add the flour to a separate bowl, along with the milk, and mix with a knife until smooth. Add the mixture from the 2 bowls together and beat again gently until combined, and thus the cheesecake mixture is ready.
Third, add a tablespoon of cake mixture to each muffin case, and then add a spoonful of cheesecake mixture on top. Put the chocolate chips over it. Bake in the oven for 25—27 minutes. Leave to cool fully before tasting them.
1. Which of the following ingredient is a must for making the muffin?| A．150g light brown butter. | B．275g machined flour. |
| C．175ml natural yoghurt. | D．250g milk chocolate chips. |
| A．Preheat the oven. | B．Mix the butter and egg. |
| C．Bake in the oven. | D．Add the chocolate chips. |
| A．A magazine. | B．An interview. | C．A storybook. | D．An advertisement. |
