For thousands of years, poetry has been the favorite type of literature in China.There were many famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese history, and thousands of their poems are still read and appreciated today.
To remind people of those classic Chinese poems and to promote cultural heritage(遗产), China Central Television (CCTV) has produced a TV show — Chinese Poetry Competition. The finale of the hit show’s second season was shown on February 7th.
Wu Yishu, 16, who studies at the High School Affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, came out on top. In an earlier episode(环节), Wu surprised the audience a lot when performing in a section entitled “Feihualing”. The games’ theme was “yue”. She recited lines from the Classic of Poetry, the earliest collection of poems in China.
As the old saying goes, “One who is filled with knowledge always behaves with elegance.” “The first time I saw her wearing traditional Han clothing on TV, I was impressed by her classical looks and good behaviors, ” said Huang Zijin, 16, a senior 2 students from Ningbo High School in Zhejiang province, “and I really admire her knowledge of poems.”
When it comes to teaching people about poetry, Li Dingguang, the show’s academic adviser, suggested that teachers should explain more about the beauty of the poetry and guide students to lose themselves in the poems’ lines.
1. The purpose of the Chinese Poetry Competition is to _______.| A．look for talented poets in the new period |
| B．honor famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese history |
| C．remind people of Chinese traditional culture and promote cultural heritage |
| D．read and appreciate all the great poems in Chinese history |
| A．braveness | B．beautiful looks | C．classic talents | D．Han clothing |
| A．If one learned a lot of knowledge, people will like him. |
| B．If one learned a lot of knowledge, he can behave properly. |
| C．If one wants to learn a lot of knowledge, he should work hard. |
| D．If one wants to learn a lot of knowledge, he should take part in activities. |
| A．Necessary. | B．Worrying. | C．Satisfying. | D．Boring. |
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Tara, Japan
My favorite TV program is Polnia. It’s on TV3 on Thursday evenings, after the news. The program is about some actors who imitate（模仿） famous people. Sometimes an actor can play more than one character. It’s really a funny and relaxing program.
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Nelly, Canada
My favorite program is a dance show. The popular program starts at 19: 30 and it finishes at 21: 00 every Saturday night. In this program, 16 dancers compete（竞争） with each other. They each have to do a new kind of dance every week. It’s not easy, but they always do a great job.
Larry, UK
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正（T）、误（F）。1. Tara watches a cartoon every Friday.
2. Actors make lots of jokes in Just for Laugh: Gags.
3. Larry likes to watch Polnia very much.
4. The dance show is a two-hour TV program at night.
5. The dancers perform new dances every week.
Mary likes women’s volleyball，too.She often watches matches on TV，sometimes on the Internet.Her favorite team is the Chinese team.She thinks all the members are fantastic.
Mary enjoys volleyball，but she isn't good at it.She is good at table tennis.She often plays it with her best friend after school.They are both on the school table tennis team.Sometimes they play with teams from other schools.They have a lot of fun with it.
1. Mary thinks sitcoms are ______.
| A．interesting | B．boring |
| C．exciting | D．surprising |
| A．Talk shows | B．Soap operas |
| C．Beijing opera | D．Sports shows |
| A．漂亮的 | B．潇洒的 | C．棒极了 | D．狂妄的 |
| A．Mary often plays table tennis after school. |
| B．Mary is good at playing volleyball. |
| C．Mary only watches volleyball matches on TV. |
| D．Mary's favorite team is the Japanese team. |
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【推荐1】Solar terms, also called Jieqi in Chinese, are days marking one of the 24 time buckets of the solar year in traditional Chinese calendar and were used to indicate the alternation (交替) of seasons and climate changes in ancient China.
The opening day of the 2022 Winter Olympics meets with the “Beginning of Spring”, which is the first of the 24 solar terms of the year. Let’s learn something about other solar terms.
 | The Spring Equinox is the fourth term of the year. It is a good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. So to hope for health, they wrote their medical problems on paper kite. When the kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let the paper kite float away, meaning the flying away of diseases. |
 | Clear and Bright is the 5th solar term. It is the only one whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, Tomb-Sweeping (扫墓) Day. Flying kites is an activity liked by many Chinese during the day. 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 free. It is said that it brings good luck and diseases can be chased away by doing this. |
 | Grain Rain is the last term in spring. This period of rainfall is very important for the growth of crops. There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids (氨基酸), which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck. |
 | Start of Summer is the 7th term of the year. The temperature will rise quickly during this period. In ancient China, people believed a round egg represented a happy life, and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer was a hope for good health. They put leftover tea into boiled water together with eggs and the "tea egg was created. Today tea egg has become a traditional snack in China. |
①The Spring Equinox ② Clear and Bright ③ Grain Rain Start of Summer
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①④ | D．②④ |
| A．Because it can keep the diseases away from our bodies. |
| B．Because it can remove heat from the body and do good to the eyes. |
| C．Because it can bring us a happy life and great wealth. |
| D．Because it can make us get a lot of energy. |
| A．It will be hotter and hotter. | B．There will be a lot of rain. |
| C．Snow falls in this solar term. | D．The temperature drops quickly. |
| A. It begins on July 7 this year and ends on July 22. It means the hottest period is coming but the hottest point has yet to arrive. B. As the last term in spring, it starts on April 20 and ends on May 4. It shows that this period of rainfall is very important for the growth of plants. C. This term starts on Apr.5 and ends on Apr.20 this year. It is the only one whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, Qingming Festival. D. It begins this year on Jan. 20 and ends on Feb.3. In this period, snow, rain and icy cold weather make a big influence on people’s lives. E. It lies at the midpoint of autumn. After that day, the days become shorter and nights longer in China. It begins this year on Sept. 23 and ends on Oct.7. F. This term runs from Aug.23 to Sept.7. When it arrives, people usually feel tired. During this time of year, getting enough sleep is a good idea! G. It’s the start of spring and it begins this year on Feb.3 and ends on Feb.17. Everything turns green. People clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer. |
【推荐3】In the picture, a girl is standing on a bamboo pole on the river and dancing beautifully. It’s not a scene from a movie, but a form of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) —bamboo drifting (独竹漂).
Yang Liu, 24, is an inheritor (传承人) of bamboo drifting. She started to learn it from her grandmother when she was 7. As she was weak in health as a child, her grandmother wanted her to get into better shape through this sport. Yang threw herself into practicing bamboo drifting all year round, even in the winter cold and summer heat.
“It was common for me to fall into the water when I started practicing,” recalled Yang, adding that it took her three years to learn the basic skills of bamboo drifting.
In order to acquire more bamboo drifting skills, Yang had to practice countless difficult movements on a bamboo pole that was 9m in length and 15 cm in diameter(直径), and stand all the physical pain that came with it. Through years of hard training, Yang now considers the bamboo pole as her “best friend”.
At one point, inspired by her grandmother, Yang began to combine dance with bamboo drifting. “My grandmother came up with an idea. She said that I had been practicing bamboo drifting since I was a child, so why not try to combine dance with the skill? It might be something different,” the young woman explained.
Yang’s hard work gradually paid off when she was able to perfectly perform dancing with the traditional bamboo drifting skills. “I hope that more people can know about bamboo drifting and enjoy this form of art,” said Yang.
1. Why did Yang’s grandmother let her learn bamboo drifting?| A．Because it could help Yang build up her body. |
| B．Because Yang was very talented for it. |
| C．Because it was the traditional skill of Yang’s family. |
| D．Because Yang wanted to know about the intangible cultural heritage. |
| A．Sell. | B．Collect. | C．Master. | D．Refuse. |
| A．Yang is a little tired of bamboo drifting now. |
| B．Yang hopes bamboo drifting can be known by more people. |
| C．Yang used to stop practicing because it was too cold in winter. |
| D．Yang spent 3 months learning the basic skills of bamboo drifting. |
| A．Travel. | B．Education. | C．Culture. | D．Science. |
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1. Derek likes all kinds of music. He learns Chinese by listening to and singing Chinese songs. He also wants to know more about the most famous art form—Peking Opera.2. Paper cutting is one of the oldest and most popular folk arts in China. Betty wonders how different types of paper cutting products are made.
3. Jonathan thinks Chinese kung fu is very interesting, especially Tai Chi. He wants to learn Tai Chi moves.
4. Ben has been interested in mahjong ever since he paid a visit to Sichuan last year. He wants to learn how to play this special board game.
5. Ann is a fan of ancient Chinese art, like Chinese painting and Chinese Calligraphy. She is especially amazed at the special characters written with a writing brush.
【推荐2】Last week, Student Center in our school got a few notes. Some students talked about their problems. Here is some advice from Mr. Know.
 I find it hard to develop good friendships. I often feel lonely. What should I do? Tara | Dear Tara, You can join a club to meet people with similar interests. Or you can invite a classmate to join you for lunch. It is a good idea to share personal experiences. If you can do that, I’m sure you will find a good friend. Mr. Know |
 I always feel upset because no matter how hard I work, it seems that I can never catch up with others. Dennis | Dear Dennis, You’d better not worry about what other people are doing. Instead, compare (比较) yourself with where you were in the past. This will help to bring out the best in you and build confidence. Mr. Know |
 I have some problems with my parents. They always give me unnecessary advice. They don’t understand me at all. Martin | Dear Martin, Maybe you can share your own needs and feelings with your family members, and tell them you value their love and support. And it is even more important to stand in their shoes and think about how they have tried to bring something good into your life. Mr. Know |
 I feel stressed out. I am busy with study all the time. It makes me quite unhappy. Can you help me? Kelly | Dear Kelly, Take your time and just relax. This may be a few hours or a full afternoon to enjoy yourself. Watching movies, reading, or hiking in nature can nurture a healthy body and mind. Mr. Know |
| A．telling her parents her needs |
| B．enjoying the things she loves most |
| C．comparing herself with others |
| D．meeting people with similar interests |
| A．Martin. | B．Tara. | C．Kelly. | D．Dennis. |
| A．make new friends | B．stand in others’ shoes |
| C．develop new hobbies | D．relax and stay healthy |
【推荐3】On a school day, 60 students at Xishan Primary School were learning how to make corn soup in an after-school cooking class. Working in groups of four or five, the little cooks took their responsibilities very seriously. Soon, they were showing off their own delicious dishes.
Recently, many schools have set up after-school classes for students. It comes after the “double reduction (双减)” policy. The policy is to alleviate the stress from homework for students. The policy lists requirements such as cutting down the amount and reducing the degree of difficulty of homework, as well as improving education and after-school services. For example, homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish. It allows students to have more free time to take up their hobbies and interests.
“Our homework is clearly less than before,” said Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. “We are not encouraged to buy exercise books anymore. The exercises are mainly from the textbook.” According to Shen, teachers have taught at a slow speed, which gives students enough time to think about new information.
The Ministry of Education (教育部) reported on the progress made through the policy so far. Almost all primary and middle schools now offer two-hour after-school services on weekdays. More than 90% of students can finish their written homework in the set time. About 92.7% of schools have offered after-school art and sports classes.
“With homework done at school, my child and I can read books and listen to music together in the evening. We can also go out to play badminton,” said Lu Di, the parent of a fifth-grader.
1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1?| A．By giving an example. | B．By listing numbers. |
| C．By comparing facts. | D．By giving some advice. |
| A．Share. | B．Produce. | C．Reduce. | D．Enjoy. |
| A．He has no homework. | B．He needn’t buy exercise books. |
| C．He gets less textbooks. | D．He has less time to think about new information. |
| A．Teachers have faster teaching speed. | B．Schools provide more after-school classes. |
| C．Students get less time to finish homework. | D．Schools offer after-school services on weekends. |
| A．Good News for Parents | B．Requirements of the “Double-Reduction” Policy |
| C．Interesting After-school Activities | D．Less Homework, More Time for Interest |
【推荐1】This is a story from a meeting held by some people and two things in nature. We call it the FourSided Talk. Let's “listen to” everyone carefully and find out what they think.
People: We have lived on the earth since ancient times. The earth is our home. Now we regret what we have done to our home！The earth belongs to all of us. From now on,we should not only make full use of the resources(资源)on the earth,but also beautify and protect the earth. Let's try our best!
An old tree: I am thousands of years old,but I have fewer and fewer friends. I'm afraid that soon I will be cut. People cut down many trees to make paper and chopsticks. They destroy the forests and the natural environment. Now there are no trees to make air and to protect people from floods. Mother nature is making many disasters to teach people a lesson.
The river: What the old tree said is right. I not only make the earth more beautiful,but also provide the clean water for people and animals to drink. Now I'm sad because people put waste and garbage into us,which kills many animals and plants that drink our water. People drink this kind of water and get sick too.
The United Nations: We only know a little bit about the environmental problems. Hearing what all of you said,we have made up our minds to protect the earth and love the earth. We have also made the June 5th World Environment Day.
1. What's the United Nations' decision in the FourSided Talk?| A．Set an Earth Day. |
| B．Find out what is making the pollution. |
| C．Hold an international meeting. |
| D．Protect and love the earth. |
| A．He's afraid to be cut down some day. |
| B．The trees have the longest lives in the world. |
| C．Overcutting teaches people a lesson. |
| D．People are destroying the natural environment. |
| A．Because the river is polluted. |
| B．Because the river makes the earth more beautiful. |
| C．Because the river can only offer water to animals. |
| D．Because there are too many animals and plants in the river. |
①Overuse the resources.
②Beautify the earth.
③Start a global group.
④Protect the earth.
| A．①④ | B．②③ |
| C．①③ | D．②④ |
| Don’t want to miss the train? Here are some steps to follow! ★Enter the railway station. There are X-ray machines at the gate of each railway station. All the luggage（行李）has to be passed through to examine for dangerous things. Once you put your luggage on the machine, please go to the other side and get it quickly in case that your luggage is taken either by mistake or on purpose. ★Find the right waiting room. After you enter the railway station, you should find the hall where your train is going to leave from. There are always electronic boards at the railway station with information shown in Chinese. You can find your waiting room according to the information given on your train ticket, or you can ask a member of staff（工作人员）for help if you are in trouble with Chinese. ★Get onto the platform（月台）. In most cases, check-in starts 30 minutes before the train leaves if it is the starting station. So you are advised to arrive at the station one hour early. If it is not a starting station, check-in starts when the train arrives, then you just need to be 30 minutes early. You will be informed by radio then. Remember to take all your luggage! ★Board the train. The train number and the carriage（车厢）number are shown outside the train clearly；So it is easy to find your carriage. There is a member of staff at the door of each carriage to whom you are required to show your ticket. If you board on the wrong carriage, he/she will guide you to the right one. |
1. Passengers’ luggage should be examined ______ at the railway station.
| A．by a member of staff |
| B．by an X-ray machine |
| C．by a ticket seller |
| D．by a policeman |
| A．which waiting room to go to |
| B．where to find an electronic board |
| C．who to ask for help at the station |
| D．what the Chinese on the boards means |
| A．at 10:45 | B．at 14:28 | C．at 14:58 | D．at 15:28 |
| A．help you find the right waiting room |
| B．check your ticket and lead you to your carriage |
| C．check your luggage for dangerous things |
| D．show you the ticket and tell you the train number |
| A．All the trains leave from the same hall at a railway station. |
| B．If you are in the wrong carriage, you will be asked to get off the train. |
| C．It’s possible that your luggage may be taken by others when it is examined. |
| D．You can find your carriage easily because each carriage has a different color. |
【推荐3】Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it, you may get really angry.
Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry. For example, you breathe faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something or hit(打) someone, but sometimes, you hide(隐藏) your anger. For example, you may hide it in your heart. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache or your stomach may hurt.
In fact, it’s not good to hide your anger, and it’s normal for you to get angry sometimes. But anger must be let out in the right way, without hurting others or yourself.
When you get angry, you can talk about it with other people. It’s helpful to talk about your anger with an adult, such as parents, a teacher, etc. When you talk about anger, those bad feelings can start to go away. Here are some other things you can do when you start to feel angry: talk to a good friend; count from 1 to 100; give someone a hug(拥抱); go for a bike ride; think about good things, etc.
Remember that how you act when you are angry can make everything better or worse. Don’t let your anger control you.
1. You may not get angry when ____.| A．there is too much homework on this weekend |
| B．B. your favorite basketball team wins the game |
| C．a friend breaks your favorite thing |
| D．your parents don’t let you watch TV |
| A．Taking a faster breath | B．Getting a headache |
| C．Getting a stomachache | D．Wanting to protect someone |
| A．go for a bike ride | B．think about good things |
| C．talk to a good friend | D．say bad things to the people around you |
| A．控制 | B．连接 | C．帮助 | D．失去 |
| A．anger | B．excitement | C．happiness | D．sadness |
