In the United States, 16, 18 and 21 are very important ages in a person’s life. A person can be allowed to do something at a certain age, showing that he or she is no longer a child, but rather an adult.
After turning 16 in the United States, a person can be employed (雇佣), get a driver’s license and leave home. Many high school students learn to drive and get part-time jobs soon after celebrating their 16th birthday. At 18, people in the United States can vote (投票选举) as a citizen (公民) and join the army, but they are not allowed to go into bars to buy beer or wine until they are 21.
In many Latin American countries, a young woman’s 15th birthday is important. At this age, she is no longer regarded as a girl, but a woman. To mark this special day, families with 15-year-old daughters hold a celebration called a quinceanera (成人礼). The family will have a big party and many guests are invited.
In Japan, boys and girls are thought to be adults when they turn 20. At this age, they are allowed to vote and drink beer or wine. The second Monday in January is a national holiday called the Coming-of-Age Day. On this day, 20-year-olds are invited to listen to speeches which will tell them the responsibilities (责任) and challenges of being an adult. After that, many of them celebrate late into the night to step into a new period.
1. What can’t an 18-year-old person do in America according to the text?| A．Buy beer or wine in bars. | B．Vote as a citizen. | C．Get a driver’s license. | D．Join the army. |
| A．How girls enjoy their 15th birthday parties. | B．What 15-year-old girls can do. |
| C．Girls are supposed to be adults at 15. | D．What a quinceanera for a 16-year-old girl is like. |
| A．It falls on the second Monday in February. | B．It is a day for those turning 20 years old. |
| C．It is celebrated in some local areas. | D．It is better to celebrate it in the morning. |
| A．The Meaning of Adulthood. | B．Special Birthday Celebration. |
| C．The Quinceanera for Young Adults. | D．Different Ages to Be Adults. |
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Now another difference draws wide attention: The way northerners and southerners shop for food at markets.
People from southern China would like to buy what they need for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy just half a Chinese cabbage, two potatoes and 0.25 kilograms of beef at a time. However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual.
Also, when you go to the market in the south, you can buy very little fruit, such as an apple or pear. Shop owners even help you peel (削皮) and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service .
The difference could be because of the different climate(气候).Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northerners have the habit of stocking up (囤货) on food. But because of the hot and wet weather in the south, southern Chinese would like to buy just enough food for one meal or one day.
Maybe these debates about differences help us Chinese know more about each other.
1. Which of the following things is quite normal for people to see in shops in northern China?
| A．Shop owners help customers peel melons. |
| B．Shop owners help customers cut pineapples. |
| C．Customers buy one banana, and half a cauliflower. |
| D．Customers buy a large number of vegetables at one time. |
| A．Funny. | B．Smart. | C．Poor | D．Lovely. |
| A．Because there are more shops in the south than in the north. |
| B．Because northerners are richer than southerners. |
| C．Because southerners usually eat less at each meal. |
| D．Because the local climate influences their shopping habits. |
| A．Zongzi is always a popular topic among Chinese. |
| B．We Chinese may get to know each other better by the debates. |
| C．People don’t pay any attention to the debates about differences. |
| D．Either buying a lot or a little at one time is a very stupid thing. |
| A．the debate between sweet and salty zongzi |
| B．the difference eating habits between southerners and northerners |
| C．the different shopping habits of southerners and northerners |
| D．the different food at southern and northern markets |
【推荐2】Hooray! Here comes 2022, the Year of the Tiger! For Chinese people, the tiger is considered the king of all the animals. So in Chinese culture, tigers stand for being brave, strong and powerful! Tigers are regarded as fearless creatures, so that’s why in China you can see pictures of tigers on the walls of temples and houses. They are to protect these places from disasters and danger.
In ancient times, some great generals (将军) were called the “tiger generals”. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there were “Five Tiger Generals”. A tiger, shaped tally called hufu (虎符) could give generals great power. It’s as small as your hand. The emperor kept the right half. And he gave the left half to the general. If the two halves were put together, the general could move an army.
Tigers are not only important in the military but also have a place in the lives of common people. People believe this big cat can protect them and make them stronger. Chinese babies often wear tiger hats and shoes. They are made in the shape of a tiger’s head. Parents hope their kids will grow to be as strong as little tigers. People also make cloth tigers during Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that the “tigers” could “eat up” the bad animals and keep diseases away. In some parts of China, people even make tiger-shaped buns (花馍) when the new year comes.
In the West, tigers are also seen as a very powerful animal. In English, if you want someone to calm down, you can say to them, “easy tiger”. Another famous phrase is: “Eye of the Tiger”, which means to have strength.
Just like tigers serve as a symbol of protection in Chinese culture, we can only hope that in the upcoming Year of the Tiger, more people can learn about tigers and help protect them and their living places.
1. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?| A．Generals and soldiers. | B．Temples and houses. |
| C．Tigers and animals. | D．Pictures of tigers. |
| A．People enjoy the images of tigers. | B．Tigers can help eat up bad animals. |
| C．They hope their kids can be strong. | D．Tigers protect the kids from diseases. |
| A．People in China enjoy staying with tigers in some special festivals. | B．People in both East and West have similar understanding on tigers. |
| C．People care little about tigers and their living places all the time. | D．People in different places have totally different attitudes to tigers. |
| A．The introduction of tigers in different cultures. | B．The importance to protect tigers’ living places. |
| C．Some facts about tigers and their living habits. | D．The ways to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. |
【推荐3】Everyone has a family name. In China, the family name is the first name, but in England the family name is the last name. Do you know how English get (获取) their family names? English people get their family names in these ways (方法).
Some family names come from the places (地方) of their homes. A man lives (居住) on or near a hill (小山), and his family name may be Hill. A man’s family name is Lake, because he lives near the lake (湖). Some family names come from their jobs. If (如果) he is a cook (厨师), his family name may be Cook. And some people get their family names from their father’s name. If you see the name Jackson, you can know he is the son of Jack.
1. English people can get their family names in ways.| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．place | B．hill | C．job | D．family |
| A．Jack’s father | B．Jack’s friend | C．Jack’s teacher | D．Jack’s son |
| A．Family Names | B．Chinese People | C．English People | D．Hills and Lakes |
Happy, Happy Chinese New Year by Demi Hitz
In a book that is itself a celebration, Demi explains the ideas behind the Chinese New Year festival. The last 15 days of the old year are spent cleaning and preparing (Wash your hair and get a new haircut. Pay the debts that you owe and collect what is owed to you!). On the eve of the new moon, a special feast is prepared… The first 15 days of the New Year are spent celebrating with lion dances, firecrackers, and other activities.
Demi has long been interested in Eastern art and philosophy, which inspired her to create this book about the Chinese New Year celebration. She has written and illustrated more than 20 books for children, including The Empty Pot, Gandhi, and Kites: Magic Wishes that Fly Up to the Sky.
Chinese New Year for Kids by Cindy Roberts
Chinese New Year for Kids is a full color book with beautiful, Chinese illustrations. This is a hands-on workbook for parents and teachers, written for children from ages 3 to 12 years old, for use in the classroom or at home. Children will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon dances, lion dances, art projects, and Chinese games.
The art projects for Chinese New Year are designed to be easy, as well as inexpensive to reproduce for large groups. All the activities in this book have been tested in the classroom, with very successful results, and have caused lots of enthusiasm from children and teachers alike. Music, physical movement, art, and food all add to the ambiance of taking an imaginary trip to China during the Chinese New Year.
| debt 债 owe 欠 feast 宴会 philosophy 哲学 illustrate 插图 design 设计 enthusiasm 热情 ambiance 气氛 |
1. What is “Happy, Happy Chinese New Year”?
| A．A book. | B．A celebration. | C．A festival. |
| A．They usually have a big meal every day. |
| B．They are busy cleaning and preparing. |
| C．They are celebrating with activities. |
| A．Children from western countries. |
| B．Students from China. |
| C．Indian Children. |
| A．They will join to write more books about China. |
| B．They will have a strong wish to visit China during Chinese New Year. |
| C．They will enjoy the Chinese New Year party ideas, dragon and lion dances. |
Ladybug (瓢虫) Cupcakes
Think about the smiles you’ll see when you provide these cupcakes at your next party! These ladybug cupcakes are quick and easy. And, they are perfect for the beginning cake decorator.
Get these following food ready before you start:
• 1 cupcake •red frosting (糖霜) • 1 chocolate cookie
• 2 long black soft sweets •1 black round candy
Tools:
2 sandwich sized bags, a spoon, a pair of scissors
Steps:
① Ice the cupcake with the red frosting.
② Carefully cut the chocolate cookie into two pieces. Then cover them with the frosting. Put the chocolate cookie wings with frosting on the cupcake.
③ Put the 2 long black soft sweets into the candy head to make a perfect shape of antennae (触角).
④ Put the candy on the cupcake.
1. Which part of the Ladybug will the chocolate cookie be made as? _________| A．The wings. | B．The head. | C．The antennae. | D．The eyes. |
| A．Helping you hold a perfect party. |
| B．Showing the importance of cooking. |
| C．Teaching you how to make a cupcake. |
| D．Telling you how to be a cooking lover. |
【推荐3】More than 70% of young people in the UK think that the government and social media companies should do more to deal with misinformation(错误信息) online, according to a new research for the Safer Internet Day.
Marked on February 9, the Safer Internet Day is held by countries around the world to call on responsible behavior online. The theme for this year is, “An Internet we trust: exploring reliability (可靠性探索) in an online world”. In the UK, the day is managed by the UK Safer Internet Centre(UKSIC), a group which works on online safety.
It found that 48% of young people in the UK, aged between 8 and 17 years old, are seeing misinformation online every day. More than one in ten said they were seeing it at least six times a day. It also found that 46% of the young people have believed untrue news online in the past year.
During the pandemic(疫情期间), the Internet has become more important than ever for young people because of the home-schooling. The UKSIC survey found that 77% of young people thought being online was more important than ever in 2020. Many students have been forced to learn at home because schools are shut for everyone.
To mark Safer Internet Day this year, UKSIC worked with young people to create a Young People’s Charter(宪章). The Charter is made up of four points: teach safer Internet use; protect us online; hold platforms to account(核实网络平台); and let us shape the Internet.
Each of these points includes ideas for what the government and social media companies could do to improve the Internet. The Charter also says it should be easier to report misinformation, and that young people should take more part in how the Internet is managed.
1. What can we know about Safer Internet Day?| A．It is held every February only in the UK. |
| B．It was first held by the UK Safer Internet Centre. |
| C．It allows young people to share information online. |
| D．It aims to cut down the misinformation online this year. |
| A．the Safer Internet Day | B．the UKSIC |
| C．the Internet | D．the government |
| A．telling stories | B．asking questions |
| C．listing facts | D．sharing experiences |
| A．reporting the Charter created by the UKSIC |
| B．marking the importance of Safer Internet Day |
| C．asking the society to work on a safer Internet for the young people |
| D．showing the bad influence of misinformation among the young people |
