1. When is Australia Day?
A.26th January. | B.14th February. | C.26th February. |
A.Have a picnic. | B.Make flags. | C.Date with partner. |
A.On Australia Day. | B.On Japan’s White Day. | C.On Japan’s Valentine’s Day. |
1. How did Christopher eat on the wedding in India?
A.By using a spoon and a fork. |
B.By using chopsticks. |
C.By using his hands. |
A.Terrible. | B.Just so-so. | C.Delicious. |
A.Peru. | B.Britain. | C.Mexico. |
A.Politeness to strangers. |
B.Friendliness to foreigners. |
C.Service in restaurants. |
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1. What are the speakers getting ready for?
A.Timmy’s birthday. |
B.Christmas. |
C.New Year’s Day. |
A.Wrap the presents. |
B.Send holiday cards. |
C.Go to the market. |
1. What season is it now in New Zealand?
A.Spring. | B.Summer. | C.Winter. |
A.A book. | B.A small gift. | C.A card. |
A.Classmates. | B.Workmates. | C.Tourist and guide. |
8 . PROMOTING CULTURE THROUGH DIGITAL IMAGES通过数码影像推广文化
Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994.
The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international as they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America.
By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”
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1. What’s “Interesting Culture”?
A.A radio program. | B.A school lecture. | C.A social organization. |
A.At a table. | B.On a stage. | C.In a room. |
A.The singer. | B.The audience. | C.The DJ. |
A.By writing on a paper. | B.By selecting on a screen. | C.By turning to the DJ. |
1. What were the two speakers talking about?
A.The US holidays and culture. |
B.The US language and culture. |
C.The US history and presidents. |
A.The National Day. | B.The Valentine’s Day. | C.Mother’s Day. |