The Year of the Dragon is a significant and auspicious year in Chinese culture. Chinese people believe
In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is the fifth animal of the zodiac cycle
The dragon is an important figure in many Chinese festivals and celebrations. During the Chinese New Year, dragon dances
The Year of the Dragon is also a time for family reunions and traditional feasts. People decorate their homes with red lanterns and paper cutouts,
In conclusion, the Year of the Dragon is a time of great significance in Chinese culture.
2 . 随着经济的发展,越来越多的文化遗产遭到破坏。假设你是红星中学高中生李华,请给当地报社写一封信,谈谈你对保护文化遗产的建议。内容包括:
1.文化遗产的重要性;
2.如何保护文化遗产。
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1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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Dear Editor,
I am Li Hua, a senior student from Hong Xing High School.
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Sincerely,
Li Hu
1. Which name isn’t Anglo Saxon in origin?
A.Edgar. | B.Oswald. | C.Robert. |
A.German. | B.French. | C.Greek. |
A.Twin. | B.Home ruler. | C.Friend of horses. |
1. Why didn’t the woman open the present when she received it?
A.She didn’t like it. |
B.She thought that it would be impolite. |
C.Her host family told her not to do that. |
A.She is a little shy. |
B.She has been in America for years. |
C.She knows very little about American customs. |
A.Send her host family a thank-you letter. |
B.Send her host family a present. |
C.Give back the present to her host family. |
5 . While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.
Chinese tea culture
Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.
Japanese tea culture
Japan also has a long history with tea,especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years became popular in Western culture.
British tea culture
When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.
Moroccan tea culture
When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.
1. Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?A.It originates in Asia. | B.It forms different ceremonies. |
C.It gets people connected easily. | D.It allows people to sit together. |
A.China. | B.Japan. | C.Britain. | D.Morocco. |
A.Healthy You. | B.Social Insight. | C.Cultural Corner. | D.Itchy Feet Travel. |
6 . It’s a race against time, as generations of cultural heritage conservators at the Dunhuang Academy make a great effort to protect the artistic charm of the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, despite erosion (侵蚀) by sand and wind.
The team is devoted to protecting the 45,000 square meters of murals (壁画) and more than 2,400 painted sculptures of the 735 caves of the site, the construction of which spans about a thousand years, from the 4th century to the 14th century. The cultural relics are the product of the cultural exchanges that took place over centuries on the ancient Silk Road. “Our work, repairing murals and painted sculptures, is to better preserve the caves, which promotes the great Dunhuang spirit of inclusiveness to the world and inspires modern people,” says Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy.
Commonly seen “diseases” affecting the murals include cracking and flaking, as well as erosion that is caused by changes in temperature and humidity of the caves, and the deposition of salts. To restore a mural requires an all-rounder. Restorers should know painting, master the skills of a mason and have some knowledge of chemistry and physics, to be able to recognize the problems and their corresponding causes and deliver a solution. They must also select proper materials and tools, and conduct experiments, before formally carrying out the restoration and evaluating the effect afterward.
The restoration should respect the original work and aim to maintain the status quo of the murals rather than repainting them. When the restorers find some parts of murals missing or fading away, they never repaint them to create a “perfect” appearance in restoration. “Cultural relics are witnesses of history,” explains Su. “When you pursue the so-called intact (完好无损的) look for artistic reasons, you will lose their key meaning.”
Cave conservation is about continuously solving problems. “It needs a long-term research to better preserve the caves, over a much wider time span that goes beyond our lifetimes,” Su says. But at least, they can keep the current look of the murals for as long as possible.
1. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?A.To show the popularity of Dunhuang murals. |
B.To explain the history of the ancient Silk Road. |
C.To stress the significance of the restoration work. |
D.To present the ways of protecting cultural heritage. |
A.Demanding. | B.Well-paid. | C.Interesting. | D.Creative. |
A.Spotting the faded murals in time. |
B.Fixing the missing parts of murals. |
C.Maintaining the current look of murals. |
D.Repainting to perfect the appearance of murals. |
A.The Artistic Charm of Mural Paintings |
B.The Mural Restoration in the Mogao Caves |
C.The Successful Experiment on Cave Conservation |
D.The Role of the Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese Culture |
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10 . By tradition, on Lunar New Year, you’re supposed to put on new clothes, from inner to outer ones. If they’re the lucky red, all the better. You can never have too much luck.
But when you turn a multiple of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and so on — the tradition gets extended: Red underwear every day of that lunar calendar year. When I first heard about the practice a few years ago, I considered it nonsense. It also seemed ridiculous to buy so many pairs in a color vivid under light clothes. My practical immigrant Chinese parents, an engineer and scientist, didn’t pass this tradition down. Adding another superstition (迷信) also seemed like a thing I could do without. But as I approach my fourth time around the wheel for the “Year of the Dragon,” — in what’s known as “ben ming nian” or the threshold year — I’ve been reflecting upon the milestones of those past intervals: puberty at age 12, moving across the country for a job at 24 and giving birth to my twin sons at 36.
The more I’ve looked into the practice, the more I realize the significance of its popularity. As an American-born Chinese, I have always adopted and adapted what comes from my birthplace. Logically, I know it won’t matter if I wear red or not, but for me, for now, this shared tradition strengthens my bond with my culture.
So often, life goes by so quickly before we could realize. Days become weeks, months, years and suddenly a dozen years go by. My newborns have grown into tweens and I’ve transformed from not quite middle-aged to now very much so. With the turn of the Lunar New Year, I value a chance to reflect on my past struggles and how I found a way through.
It’s a mindset we could all benefit from.
1. What is the tradition on Lunar New Year?A.Wearing lucky red clothes all year round. |
B.Putting on new clothes from head to toe. |
C.Never having too many lucky clothes. |
D.Extending the superstition at a multiple of 12. |
A.To prove it is ridiculous to wear red clothes. |
B.To honor her practical immigrant parents. |
C.To blame her parents for not passing the tradition down. |
D.To justify her not following the extended tradition. |
A.Her approaching the age of 48. | B.Its connection with her culture. |
C.Her illogical thinking patterns. | D.Its popularity among immigrants. |
A.Reflect on her way through. | B.Develop a new beneficial mindset. |
C.Buy underwear in the vivid red. | D.Realize time going by quickly. |