Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung fu,
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1. When was Mother’s Day first celebrated?
A.In 1905 | B.In 1908. | C.In 1914. |
A.She was a soldier during the Civil War. |
B.She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs. |
C.She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day. |
A.President Wilson. | B.The U.S. Congress. | C.Anna Marie Jarvis. |
A.The origin of Mother’s Day. |
B.The celebration of Mother’s Day. |
C.The importance of Mother’s Day. |
Li Wen, a paper-cutting artist from Lingbi county, Suzhou city, east China’s Anhui Province,
In 2005, Li was studying oil painting at Lingbi Normal School in Lingbi county when she saw wedding paper-cutting works stuck on the windows of her neighbor’s house and was
“I had never thought before that traditional arts and crafts could be so beautiful,” Li said. Since then, Li has wholeheartedly thrown herself into
Li always brings scissors (剪刀)and paper
Li’s excellent
Li,
5 . In China, tea has become an important part of everyday life for thousands of years. As the tea-processing methods and tea culture have evolved over the years, tea sets have also changed to meet the practical and cultural needs.
During the Tang Dynasty(618~907AD), tea leaves were traded across the country and Asia. For the convenience of transportation and storage, tea leaves were pressed into bricks. To prepare tea, drinkers had to cut them into small pieces and boil them in heat-resistant teapots.
By the Song Dynasty(960-1279), drinkers started to turn the hard bricks into powders (粉末) that could be whipped (搅打) in a cup with boiled water. This whipped tea is most commonly associated with Japanese tea ceremonies today.
By the 1500s, tea bricks gave way to the form of rolled leaves. This innovation led to the invention and use of teapots as we know them today. These teapots originally came from the Yi Xing region of China and were soon copied throughout the world. Then Japanese teapot-makers moved the handle from the side to the top of the teapots.
Tea finally reached Europe in the 1600s, along with the necessary tea sets made in Japan and China. As English teapot-makers began to adapt the tea sets to their country men’s tastes, they eventually added a handle to the tea bowl because of the English habit of drinking hot black tea, which was consumed at higher temperatures. The size of teacups also grew to accommodate milk and sugar in their tea.
By the early 1900s, innovations in tea drinking became an American affair. The most revolutionary one was the tea bag, which was accidentally commercialized by Thomas Sullivan. He had been sending customers tea wrapped in silk bags. Rather than take the leaves out of the bags, as Sullivan intended, the customers put the bags into their teapots instead. Not only did the tea bags push the teapot back to the sidelines of tea service, they were also too large for teacups and led to the modern practice of drinking tea from mugs.
1. Which was used to make the whipped tea in Japan?A.Rolled tea leaves. | B.Freshly picked tea leaves. |
C.Powdered tea leaves. | D.Loosely pressed tea leaves. |
A.Tea bags and mugs. | B.Tea bowls with handles. |
C.Heat-resistant teapots. | D.Teapots with top handles. |
A.Customers are very creative. | B.Innovations are relatively easy. |
C.Marketing strategy is critical. | D.Good ideas can be born by accident. |
A.The Development of Tea Sets | B.Varieties of Tea Leaves |
C.Various Tea-making Methods | D.The Spread of Tea Trades |
Flower arrangement is the
The art of Chinese traditional flower arrangement, originally
In Zhang’s view, Chinese traditional flower arrangement is not only a decoration, but a form of psychological treatment
7 . You’ve heard the phrase “home for the holidays”, but I would like to introduce a new phrase: hygge for the holidays. A hygge holiday is all about peaceful, quiet and cozy(温暖舒适的) surroundings. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge holidays without even knowing it.
Hygge is a Danish word originally coming from an old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside harm. It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.
Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. Hygge really is a reflection of one aspect of Danish living, and, happily, in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries. I mean what’s not to like about nurturing(培育)peace and quiet and coziness?
Here are some more descriptive words for hygge: comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter, and even seasonal homemade food and drinks. While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months.
Hygge is the most suitable for the November and December holiday season because it’s all about peaceful and cozy surroundings that fill you with contentment. There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season.
1. Why do Danish people choose a hygge holiday?A.To deal with cold and long winters. | B.To follow the latest holiday trend. |
C.To fight against nature physically. | D.To spend more time with their family. |
A.It reflects Danish living totally. | B.It is mainly about some feeling. |
C.It is limited to Denmark and the US. | D.It represents ancient Danish culture |
A.People do hygge in more ways. | B.Hygge is preferred in summertime. |
C.Hygge is still perfect for winter. | D.People access hygge in certain time. |
A.Ways of hygge celebrations. | B.Tips on achieving hygge. |
C.Different opinions about hygge | D.Benefits of bringing hygge into home. |
With a tradition of making ceramics dating back more than 2,000 years, Jingdezhen is known as the country’s “porcelain capital”,
“Ceramics embrace change. I’m here to inherit the tradition in a
As a provincial-level inheritor of the blue-and-white porcelain-painting, on a video-sharing platform Douyin, Cai has posted more than 60 clips
In 2014,
Like Cai, young artists are considering a career in porcelain-related businesses in Jingdezhen, with the local government rolling out supportive
Unearthed from the depths of time, cultural relics (文物) are more than just a historical record or an artistic treasure. If only they could speak, what
As we stand before these ancient relics, a sense of connection envelops us,
In the
Using the simplest modern language, he digs into 18 themes to reveal
10 . Whether it is for a special festival, to express thanks or to just let someone know that you care about them, giving gifts is a common custom. The purpose of giving gifts may be similar, but the tradition varies from country to country. A gift of respect in one place may be considered rude in another. Take a look at three unique gift-giving traditions.
India
If you’re invited to someone’s home in India, you should bring a small gift, whether it’s a box of chocolates or some flowers. Gifts shouldn’t be wrapped in black or white colors, because they are considered unlucky. Instead, use bright colors such as green, red or yellow. When giving money, it should have an odd number (奇数) value, which is believed to bring good luck. Instead of receiving a gift with-both hands, Indians generally only use their right hand because left hands are considered unclean.
Japan
For most Japanese, the ritual (礼节) of giving presents is more important than the gifts themselves. The correct way is to present or receive gifts with both hands. Every gift should be wrapped. That’s because un-covered gifts are considered disrespectful. To show politeness and thanks, people may turn it down once or twice before finally accepting it. Gifts should be given in pairs, but four should be avoided just like in China. Lucky numbers also include eight, for eight is said to bring prosperity (兴旺).
Native America
While it may be common for guests to prepare gifts for hosts, this is different in Native American communities. From weddings to birthday celebrations, guests are the ones who receive gifts. Gifts are usually homemade arts and crafts (手工艺品)-made by hand to show love, respect and appreciation.
1. What color should be avoided when you wrap a gift in India?A.Green. | B.Red. | C.Yellow. | D.White. |
A.Wrapped gifts. | B.Receiving with both hands. |
C.Similar lucky numbers. | D.Rejecting once or twice. |
A.India. | B.Japan. | C.Native America. | D.China. |