1 . Sharing China 2023 is calling for photos and videos from all over the world until Feb.12, 2023. Welcome to send us your memorable moments from Chinese New Year celebrations.
What We are Looking for
Suggested themes include: traditional customs, modern customs and new trends, folk activities, foreigners experiencing the Spring Festival and celebrations around the world.
Awards and Prizes
We will select 50 photos (single or group) and 10 short films. Each winner will be awarded 1,000RMB.
Timeline
Starting time and deadline: from Dec.20, 2022 to Feb.12, 2023.
Selection and ranking: from Feb.13 to May 15, 2023.
Result announcement: June, 2023.
The Rules
Photos:
1. All works must be real and not doctored or edited.
2. Works can be single photos or a series of photos.
3. Works should have titles and a short photo description.
Short films:
1. Size: 1GB maximum, less than 4 minutes.
2. Dubbing and subtitles (配音和字幕): If the video is dubbed, the language could be either Chinese or English, but subtitles should be bilingual (双语的).
3. Caption: English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.
How to submit (提交)
You can submit your works to China Culture’s Facebook. For further information, click here.
1. Which time is proper if you want to hand in your works?| A．Dec.10, 2022. | B．Jan.12, 2023. |
| C．Feb.15, 2023. | D．Jun.16, 2023. |
| A．An edited photo. | B．A 3-minute video. |
| C．A photo without a title. | D．A video with only English subtitle. |
| A．A science report. | B．An encyclopedia. |
| C．A story book. | D．A website. |
2 . Tim was working in his office when he was asked to check on Tony. Feeling
When Tim walked into the
Tony was in his fifties and generally a
Tim offered Tony an aspirin pill to
Tim continued to
“Without the first aid skills I learnt, I don’t know if I would have been so level headed when this happened.” Tim said when asked about his
| A．disturbed | B．unwell | C．innocent | D．impatient |
| A．rest | B．hide | C．read | D．lie |
| A．probably | B．actually | C．morally | D．terribly |
| A．room | B．office | C．company | D．hospital |
| A．insisted | B．admitted | C．suspected | D．claimed |
| A．single | B．weak | C．healthy | D．hardworking |
| A．forgetting | B．struggling | C．stopping | D．longing |
| A．doctor | B．examination | C．surgery | D．ambulance |
| A．chew | B．taste | C．absorb | D．recover |
| A．move | B．sit | C．work | D．sleep |
| A．so that | B．or else | C．in case | D．as soon as |
| A．Hopefully | B．Normally | C．Gradually | D．Thankfully |
| A．encourage | B．monitor | C．support | D．tolerate |
| A．sadness | B．awareness | C．seriousness | D．madness |
| A．calm | B．brave | C．selfless | D．voluntary |
3 . For the British, the home is a private place in which he or she goes to hide away from the troubles of life. It is very seldom that one would be invited to a British person’s home. It is rude to knock on a person’s door if you are not invited. If you are invited, don’t ask to see more than the downstairs that your British host invites you into. Never ask how much the house or any of the items in it cost.
To the American, most of them want their home to be a place where they can entertain (款待) and share their lives with their friends. They may be delighted to give you a full tour of their houses. They may also be pleased when you show your interest and pleasure in their houses.
Both British and American people will engage in quite a bit of chat and a drink or two before the meal is served. After the first mouthful, you should say how delicious the food is and ask something about it. Remember, never eat with your mouth open and make very little noise while eating. It would be nice of you to help your host in any way. Maybe offer to pour some drinks or clear up after the meal.
1. If your British friend invites you to his home, you can _________.| A．see anything you like |
| B．ask how much his house is |
| C．only see the downstairs that you’re invited into |
| D．ask the cost of any the items in it |
| A．happy | B．angry | C．sad | D．worried |
| A．参与 | B．陷入 | C．回避 | D．限制 |
| A．Different table manners between British and American people. |
| B．Some manners on visiting British and American people’s home. |
| C．Different ideas about the home between British and American people. |
| D．Different ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people. |
4 . 4 Best Hikes in the UK by Train
The following four best hikes in the UK by train are recommended to try.
Name of hike: Golden Cap on the Southwest Coast PathThe nearest train station: Axminster
The Golden Cap Estate is famous for being the tallest point of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Following the Southwest Coast Path for about 7. 5km will take you along Charmouth Beach which is famous for the many fossils (化石) found there.
Name of hike: Aber Falls in the Snowdonia National ParkThe nearest train station: Bangor
Aber Falls is an impressive 40m tall waterfall in the Snowdonia National Park. Following the 4km path through Aber Nature Reserve to reach the waterfall you will pass ancient woodlands. Additionally, you’ll be able to find a few smaller waterfalls on route.
Name of hike: Conic Hill in the Loch LomondThe nearest train station: Balloch
The Conic Hill is one of the final parts on the West Highland Way route. After going through ancient woodlands, you’ll reach the impressive view of Loch Lomond and its many islands. Covering about 5. 5km, the path begins and ends in the small village of Balmaha.
Name of hike: Loch an Eilein in the Cairngorms National ParkThe nearest train station: Aviemore
This 7.2 km walk passes Loch an Eilein and cuts through the endless ancient forest. The Loch is home to a small island and the beautiful Loch an Eilein Castle (城堡) which dates back to the 13th century. While walking, you can enjoy the sound of birdsong all around you.
1. Which place will you choose if you like natural heritage?| A．Aber Falls. | B．Golden Cap. |
| C．Conic Hill loop. . | D．Loch an Eilein loop. |
| A．Axminster. | B．Bangor. |
| C．Balloch. | D．Aviemore. |
| A．Ancient forest. | B．Several islands. |
| C．Famous castles. | D．Beautiful birds. |
5 . The recent few weeks have been the perfect time for a good book and here are some good ones that allow readers to get completely lost in another world.
Watch Me Disappear
If you like mysteries with the family drama, Janelle Brown’s bestselling thriller is for you. The story follows a wealthy wife and mom who goes on a hike and never returns. Her lonely husband and teenage daughter, Olive(who’s dealing with her own problems), are confused with sorrow while trying to find out what happens.
The Boy from the Woods
If you pick up one of Harlan Coben’s books, you won’t be able to put it down. His mystery stories keep readers fascinated. The Boy from the Woods is sure to satisfy fans by its twisty, heartracing plots filled with interesting and exciting atmosphere. This is the book to read if you love masterful surprises.
How to Walk Away
Katherine Center’s bestselling novel follows a young woman, Margaret, with her perfect fiancé， a pilot who takes her on an upsetting flight that changes her life forever. Readers adore Margaret’s wisdom and humor as she faces a changed world and figures out what love really looks like.
The Last One Left
This novel, first published in 1967, still attracts readers decades later. Novelist Dean Koontz wrote the introduction to the recent edition, where he describes reading each of John D. MacDonald’s novels “at least three times, some of them twice”, This is your next read if you want to be swept away by a masterpiece of the mystery and excitement.
1. What is Watch Me Disappear probably about?| A．Mysterious disappearance of a woman. |
| B．Sorrow at a dead mom. |
| C．Teenager problems. |
| D．A family outing. |
| A．Dean Koontz. | B．Harlan Coben. |
| C．Katherine Center. | D．John D. MacDonald. |
| A．Watch Me Disappear. | B．The Boy from the Woods. |
| C．How to Walk Away. | D．The Last One Left. |
6 . In England, recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seemed all at sea and looked embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised by just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn’t agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
1. The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen .| A．were foreigners | B．didn’t have tickets |
| C．made a loud noise | D．didn’t line up for the bus |
| A．learn the language of the country |
| B．understand the manners and customs of the country |
| C．have enough time and money |
| D．make friends with the people there |
| A．Tired. | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Confused. | D．Pleased. |
| A．pass food with the left hand |
| B．use the right hand for passing food at table |
| C．shake your head |
| D．nod your head |
7 . A one-armed 13-year-old basketball player in a video moves China. He is Zhang Jiacheng, from Guangdong Province. In the video, facing a taller, stronger, and older opponent(对手), he isn’t afraid at all.
Attracted by his good skills in the video, many people even fail to know that Zhang Jiacheng has only one arm. Although the young boy lost one of his arms in an accident, he became crazy about playing basketball at 12. “Work hard or just give up,” he always says. Thus, he spent all of his free time on it without considering his body condition.
People’s attention has encouraged him to work harder towards his goal—to become a top basketball player. “I just keep practising every day to improve myself whether at home or in the playground,” he says, “My biggest challenge is to control the ball much better.” After only a year of hard practicing, Zhang Jiacheng has improved his skills greatly. Through patience, confidence and determination, the young basketball player is getting closer to his life goal.
His effort and courage finally caught the attention of Yi Jianlian, a Chinese professional(职业的) basketball player, who shared the video on his own Weibo.
1. Why do people fail to know the boy has only one arm?| A．Because his good skills attract people. |
| B．Because his life goal encourages people. |
| C．Because he jumps to an amazing height. |
| D．Because he hides the other arm carefully. |
| A．To live a comfortable life. | B．To become a top basketball player. |
| C．To set up a basketball team. | D．To build a large gym for his school. |
| A．Controlling the ball better. | B．Keeping his balance. |
| C．Making some more friends. | D．Getting closer to his family. |
| A．Yi Jianlian’s cute pets. | B．Yi Jianlian’s courage. |
| C．The video’s influence. | D．The video’s quality. |
8 . The idea of holidays to the moon was once a concept of science fiction. However, several companies are racing to make it a
The suitcase was co-designed by Alyssa Carson, who wanted to be one of the
The suitcase, called Horizon ONE, is built from a special material, making it very strong and
The base of the bag is electromagnetic (电磁的),
Stefan Holwe, founder of Horizon Studios, said, “As a
Space is seen as the final frontier, and Horizon ONE brings us one step closer. It shows how far smart travel technology has come, and how far it can
Sadly, the suitcase is still a
| A．dream | B．reality | C．hope | D．success |
| A．produced | B．released | C．demonstrated | D．revealed |
| A．designers | B．scientists | C．pilots | D．astronauts |
| A．small | B．light | C．large | D．heavy |
| A．allowing | B．causing | C．forcing | D．forbidding |
| A．tolerance | B．activity | C．gravity | D．interaction |
| A．equipped | B．burdened | C．confronted | D．surrounded |
| A．installment | B．recognition | C．facility | D．instrument |
| A．give off | B．turn off | C．put off | D．put away |
| A．traditional | B．new | C．fashionable | D．smart |
| A．curious | B．dangerous | C．conscious | D．anxious |
| A．hopelessly | B．aimlessly | C．carelessly | D．fearlessly |
| A．run | B．go | C．travel | D．stand |
| A．brand | B．project | C．concept | D．designer |
| A．depart | B．launch | C．arrive | D．disappear |
9 . Born in the United States, I, with black hair and yellow skin, am an American. Yes, I am a US citizen. Yet I
It wasn’t until
To my surprise, they were
I
That day I discovered a part of my life that was
Now I know that we must all remember our
| A．deserved | B．discovered | C．impressed | D．proved |
| A．one moment | B．one evening | C．one day | D．one year |
| A．why | B．how | C．when | D．if |
| A．life | B．manuscript | C．secret | D．program |
| A．critical | B．amused | C．appreciative | D．eager |
| A．tradition | B．comment | C．language | D．reply |
| A．wrote down | B．thought about | C．talked about | D．forgot about |
| A．out | B．up | C．next | D．there |
| A．maintain | B．seem | C．act | D．burst |
| A．family | B．class | C．team | D．association |
| A．different | B．delighted | C．worthy | D．valuable |
| A．persevering | B．expecting | C．living | D．probing |
| A．blessings | B．spots | C．concepts | D．roots |
| A．nobody | B．nothing | C．everyone | D．everything |
| A．lead to | B．stick to | C．devote to | D．refer to |
10 . Washington DC Sightseeing
With so much to see in DC, you don’t want to miss out by exploring on your own. With these adventures, you can guarantee that you’re not missing anything!
Capitol River Cruises (巡游)
This cruise allows you to see it in a whole new way by going down the Potomac River. The cruise lasts only forty-five minutes, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Some of the sights that can be enjoyed while enjoying this cruise are the Key Bridge, the Memorial Bridge, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour
It’s not easy to find beautiful grounds in Washington D.C., but this can be accomplished if you take a trip to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria. This is a four-hour expedition with the primary focus being George Washington’s home. You will also have the option to venture down the Forest Trail, which is best suited for nature lovers.
DC After Dark
On your visit to Washington D.C., be sure to check out the DC Twilight Tour for a unique and enchanting view of some of the most famous sites! Stops include Union Station, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House. What makes this three-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can get to see these wonderful historic sites illuminated (照亮) by the moonlight!
Comedy Walks Washington DC
Comedy Walks Washington D.C. is a great cruise that allows you to enjoy the nation’s capital in a new and exciting way. This is a walking tour and lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes. Some of the sights that will be seen are the White House, the Martin Luther King Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.
1. Which tour favors those interested in the nature?| A．DC After Dark. | B．Capitol River Cruises. |
| C．Comedy Walks Washington DC. | D．Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour. |
| A．enjoying the Key Bridge | B．seeing the White House |
| C．appreciating some wonderful historic sites | D．visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial |
| A．DC After Dark. | B．Capitol River Cruises. |
| C．Comedy Walks Washington DC. | D．Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour. |
