There are lots of fun-filled ethnic (少数民族的) festivals in our country. Let’s take a look at some of them.
| Ethnic festivals | Introductions |
| March Fair of Bai People | The March Fair is the most important festival for the Bai people living in Dali, Yunnan. It starts from the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month and lasts about 7 days. During the festival, people in and around Dali come together for trade. What’s more, they race horses, dance to and sing traditional songs. |
| Torch Festival of Yi People | In Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, Yi people celebrate the Torch (火把) Festival. It usually takes place from the 24th to the 26th day of the 6th lunar month every year. As part of the festival, every family needs to light a torch. The idea is that these torches will drive away bad luck. In the center of town, there is always a bonfire (篝火). People of all ages sing and dance around it. |
| Water Festival of Dai People | The Water Festival is the New Year for the Dai people living in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. It lasts 3 days in April. During the festival, Dai people wear their festival suits to dance and throw water at each other (they believe it could bring happiness and good luck). The wetter you get, the luckier you will be. |
Interested in these Chinese festivals? Go and experience them yourself.
1. Where can you experience all the three ethnic festivals above?| A．In Guizhou. | B．In Yunnan. | C．In Sichuan. | D．In Guangdong. |
| A．For two days. | B．For three days. | C．For six days. | D．For seven days. |
| A．Bai people celebrate the Torch Festival. |
| B．In the Water Festival, people fight others by throwing water. |
| C．In the March Fair Festival, people race horses, dance and sing. |
| D．The purpose to light a torch for the Torch Festival is to cook some food. |
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Comments(3) Comments (评论） I partly agree. But some zoos aren't there for fun. I've just got back from Jersey Zoo. It saves endangered animals and feeds them. Then it returns the babies to the wild. Not all zoos are the same, you know. Posted by: Susan on May 8, at 20:55 Quite agree! Every time I go to the zoo, I never look into the poor animals' eyes! Kept in the small and smelly cages, they look so lonely. Hope one day they will return to nature, where they can live happily and freely with their family. Posted by: Tony on May 9, at 21:05 In my opinion, zoos are fantastic places for children. They can play with animals and enjoy themselves so much there. Also, they learn a lot about animals. Why shut up Posted by: Linda on May 9, at 21:50 |
1. Anna thinks a zoo is ______.
| A．a fun place for children | B．a terrible place for animals | C．a warm home for animals |
| A．Linda | B．Susan | C．Tony |
| A．On May 8, at 20:50 | B．On May 9, at 21:05 | C．On May 9, at 21:50 |
| A．two | B．three | C．four |
| A．Susan never looks into the poor animals' eyes when she goes to the zoo. |
| B．Jersey Zoo saves endangered animals and feeds them. |
| C．Linda thinks zoos are fantastic places for children. |
【推荐2】My dream is to be the first woman president (总统) of the United States when I grow up. Why? I want to show that girls can be just as important as boys. I want to be and do what boys are and do. My brother has the same goal (目标). He will be president right after me.
One important characteristic it takes to be president is self-discipline (自我约束). Why is self-discipline important? What happens if your parents don't care about your grades? Do you work less hard or push yourself to do more? During my nine years in school I have never been told that 100% is good enough. 100% is good; 110% is better. Better still is 120%. I have got straight A's since I moved to Bedford. The good grades are a reward for my work. My parents are just there to encourage me but it is I who do the real work.
Another important characteristic is flexibility (随机应变). I have two sides. One side is gentle and the other is tough (坚强的). These two sides are equally important to me. I have to know when to be hard and gentle at the right time. When a kid does something wrong, you need to be gentle but also harsh (苛刻的) to send the right message. You have to be tough when you are dealing with a bully (欺凌弱小者). I'm the only girl in Kung Fu class but the boys respect (尊重) me because they know I am as tough as any boy.
These characteristics will lead me to my goal. I will never give up or do anyone wrong. I will be president when I grow up.
1. What do the writer and her brother want to be after they grow up ?| A．Teachers. | B．Writers. | C．President. | D．Parents. |
| A．100%. | B．110%. | C．90%. | D．120%. |
| A．The writer herself. | B．Her parents. |
| C．Her brother. | D．None of them. |
| A．Flexible and gentle. | B．Gentle and tough. |
| C．Gentle and harsh. | D．Tough and harsh. |
| A．Because they know she is as tough as they. |
| B．Because they know she isn't so tough as they. |
| C．Because they know she is as gentle as they. |
| D．Because they know she is gentler than they. |
【推荐3】Baseball is very popular in America now, and it has a long history. Its history can date back to (追溯到) 1744, in a children’s book A Little Pretty Pocket-Book in the UK. There was a game called baseball. Later on, people got to know much other early information about baseball game.
In 1749, Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, played “Baseball” in English. Then some students began to play with balls ruled by Princeton College in 1787. And a baseball club came into being in 1825.
The Boy’s Own Book (1828) told the rules to today’s game of baseball. People should play the baseball on a diamond-shaped infield (菱形的内场). When a player hit (击) the ball through or over the infield, he could run. If the ball hit somewhere else, which was against the rule, he could not run. Three missed batting (击球) meant the player lost the game.
In The Book of Sports (1834) by Robin Carver, he brought the baseball to the Americans for the first time. And now, the baseball is very popular all over the world. Many people like playing it for fun. It’s also a way to keep healthy.
1. How long is the history of baseball?| A．More than 300 years. | B．Less than 200 years. |
| C．About 300 years. | D．Almost 200 years. |
| A．In 1744. | B．In 1749. | C．In 1825. | D．In 1828. |
| A．When the ball was flying in the sky. |
| B．When he missed the batting for three times. |
| C．When he hit the ball outside the infield. |
| D．When he hit the ball through or over the infield. |
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| A．How to Play Baseball | B．Baseball in America |
| C．Some Books About Baseball | D．The History and Rules of Baseball |
| A. Dongkeng Labour Selling Festival It is on the second day of the second lunar month. It is also called Water-splashing Festival. People, old and young, play with water using toy guns in the streets and have a great time. B. Hongmei Lantern Festival It is on the last day of the Spring Festival. It is also called Yuanxiao Festival. You can watch lanterns and fireworks, guess lantern riddles (灯谜) and eat yuanxiao. C. Qingxi Flower Festival It lasts a month in April. There are many activities, such as taking photos, eating local food and climbing mountains. There is also a fashion show in the month to welcome visitors. D. Shatian Dragon Boat Festival It is on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Shatian is named “Home of the Dragon Boat”. Dragon boat races are really exciting. The dragon boat teams are from many watery towns, such as Shatian, Wangniudun and Daojiao. E. Qiaotou Lotus Art Festival Qiaotou has a long history of planting lotuses in the Ming Dynasty. The lotus Art Festival is held in June every year. Thousands of people from home and abroad come to enjoy beautiful lotuses during the festival. F. Shilong Elderly Festival During the Chongyang Festival, Shilong has many activities to show the love and respect to old people. For example, “ Spread Love and Care in Autumn”. Old people have a show, and they can sing and dance happily. G. Machong Guanyin Festival It is on the nineteenth day of the second lunar month. It is Guanyin’s birthday. People in Machong pray in the Guanyin Temple and eat vegetarian food. They show their respect to Guanyin and pray for good luck. |
Dancing and singing, people had fun around the fire on the Torch (火把) Festival of the Yi people in Yunnan province on June 24th of the Chinese Lunar calendar (农历). The Yi people celebrate the festival by lighting torches every year. The early Yi people lived in high and cold places in the mountains. For them, they used fire for light, to stay warm and cook food. An old saying goes, “Everything you eat must see ‘fire’.” In the old days, people lit a small fire outside the door before they took animal meat into the home. They put the meat over the fire to make bad luck go away. People burned leaves on the ground to make the land rich.
In Yunnan province, the Naxi people also celebrate the Torch Festival. During this festival, each Naxi family prepares a large torch made of bamboo sticks and colorful cloth, which is then placed in front of their houses. The Torch Festival is not just about the torches, but also includes different activities such as bull (牛), cock, and sheep fights, traditional singing and dancing performances, horseracing, and enjoying delicious food and drinks.
Today the festival is a social event because both Yunnan people and visitors come together to celebrate it. They spread their happiness and thanks for a good life. We Yunnan people also expect more people to understand our festival and life.
1. The early Yi people lived in low and warm places in the mountains.2. In the past, the Yi people would light a small fire outside their homes before entering with animal meat.
3. According to the customs (风俗) of Yi, the Yi people used fire only for cooking.
4. Throwing water at each other is part of the activities during the Naxi Torch Festival.
5. The Torch Festival is a great festival that both Yunnan people and visitors celebrate together.
The Water Festival in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province usually takes place in mid-April and lasts three to seven days. It is not only important for the Dai people, but also attracts many tourists. It is believed that the more water splashed (泼洒) on you, the luckier your life will be.
The festival is recognized as the new year for the Dai people. They organize various activities, including splashing water, flying Kongming lanterns and dragon boat races. During the festival, flight bookings to Xisbuangbann a increase and most of the bookings come from Chengdu, Chongqing, and Guangzhou. Room bookings also increase by nearly 50 percent.
To make sure of travelers’ safety and hoppiness, Xishuangbanna has strengthened market supervision (监督). The government will make use of folk cultures and the good environment to develop different types of tourism, hoping to increase tourism-related income (收入).
1. The water festival in Xishuangbanna usually lasts two weeks.2. The person who gets more water will get less luck the next year.
3. You can fly Kongming lanterns and watch dragon boat races in the festival.
4. Chengdu is the only city has many flight bookings to Xishuangbanna during the festival.
5. With the development of tourism, Xishuangbanna will be better and better.
