The craftswoman Ji Yulan, an inheritor of the intangible heritage of paper-cutting from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,
She made paper-cuts of people from all
Ji has 12 students, aged from 3
Ji keeps practicing paper-cutting every day. Her works hang in her studio
As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold especially among women. Thick gloves can be one of the best
However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people,
There is no accurate
One folk story concerns an emperor of the Sui Dynasty who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due
By the Song Dynasty, the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were
Zhang Mingqi, a veteran manufacturer of hand warmers, was considered
1.春节是中国最重要的传统节日;
2.春节持续的时间、春节来临前及期间人们的主要活动(节前、除夕、节日期间)
注意：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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4 . It had been a “long” and hard walk from home to the subway station for teenager Mandy Chan when she first put on hanfu in public. Chan is one of the founders of hanfu in Hong Kong. “It was a set with a cream-colored shirt, a brown jacket in China’s Ming dynasty style and a red pleated skirt made by me,” she recalled recently, almost 10 years later.
It was not the looks from others but her limited knowledge on the traditional Chinese clothing that had made her uncomfortable. Chan added, “If anyone had asked what I was wearing, or the history behind it, I would have been afraid I couldn’t tell them the whole picture.”
However, her uneasiness had gradually gone with more in-depth research on traditional Chinese culture. Hanfu was the traditional clothing of China’s Han ethnic group that was formed in the main residential areas of the Han people in ancient China. The historical clothing has untold stories and ideas in every detail. The cutting and stitching line in the middle part of hanfu fits the spine (脊椎) of the human body and helps people to dress properly. This design, which has transcended (超越) itself as mere decoration, points to the qualities of the wearers as upright and moderate (温和的) individuals.,
“Instead of imitating people like what I used to do, I have jumped out of my comfort zone and found the style that suits me best,” Chan said. “Through hanfu, I have found myself and so many unexplored things in my life.” Chan added that she had found her lifelong passion through hanfu, which is a goal and dream that has never been absent from her life. Chan found she was not alone after falling in love with hanfu. She believes that classics will never go out of style and she herself has incorporated (使并入) hanfu into her everyday life.
1. Why did Chan feel uneasy when she first wore hanfu in public?| A．Her clothes were worn out. |
| B．She didn’t like looks from others. |
| C．Her clothes didn’t fit her properly. |
| D．She had a limited knowledge of hanfu. |
| A．It never goes out of fashion. |
| B．It shows personal qualities of its wearers. |
| C．It has many different styles for choice. |
| D．It appeals to people of all ages and social groups. |
| A．Hanfu has a strong influence on Chan. |
| B．Hanfu will be a big business in China. |
| C．Hanfu will take the lead in the fashion. |
| D．Hanfu allows her to get to know more people. |
| A．Health. | B．Travel. | C．Sports. | D．Culture. |
5 . Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.
Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.
Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.
1. What is Sweetest Day for?| A．To express love to our parents. | B．To remind us of people in need of our help. |
| C．To draw people’s attention to disabled people. | D．To keep the weak and nice people around us in mind. |
| A．Escaped. | B．Ignored. | C．Rejected. | D．Inspired. |
| A．The importance of Sweetest Day. | B．The customs of Sweetest Day. |
| C．The development of Sweetest Day. | D．The future of Sweetest Day. |
| A．By giving gifts. | B．By offering help to others. |
| C．By sending others reminders. | D．By showing others their beliefs. |
6 . One of the longest ancient wooden bridges in China, located in Fujian province, collapsed on Saturday night after a fire broke out. No casualties(伤亡)or injuries were reported. Wan’an Bridge, which has a history of more than 900 years, in the village of Changqiao in Pingnan county caught fire at around 9:10 pm. The blaze was put out by 10: 45 pm, according to the local emergency management bureau.
There are more than 50 wooden arch bridges in Pingnan. Measuring almost 100 meters long and 5 meters wide, Wan’an Bridge is the oldest and longest wooden bridge in the country. A fire broke out on the bridge in the Qing Dynasty(1644～1911)and it was rebuilt in 1742. It was listed as a key national cultural relic in 2006. The construction of wooden arch bridges uses the most sophisticated techniques among all wooden bridges in China, and the techniques themselves were listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009.
Although uncommon, fires at cultural sites around the country do happen. In 2014, a fire destroyed around 300 houses in Dukezong township in Shangrila county of Yunnan province. Dukezong, established more than 1, 300 years ago, is known for its Tibetan-style architecture. The fire burned nearly a fifth of the ancient town’s core preservation area.
In 2019, the National Cultural Heritage Administration and Ministry of Emergency Management issued a guideline on improving fire safety for cultural relics. It required museums and institutions with cultural relics to conduct fire safety check every two hours when open to the public.
According to China News Service, Pingnan county has set up special working groups to look into the incident and to try to restore the bridge. The local authorities are looking into the cause of the incident and the public security bureau has started an investigation.
1. What do we know about Wan’an bridge?| A．It is about 100 meters long and 5 meters high. |
| B．It was damaged and then rebuilt in Qing dynasty. |
| C．It was listed as a key national cultural relic in 2009. |
| D．It is the longest and the widest wooden bridge in China. |
| A．They are located in the same province. |
| B．They are famous cultural sites in China. |
| C．They are both Tibetan-style architectures. |
| D．They were caught by fire more than once. |
| A．China News Service will help restore the bridge. |
| B．There are strict rules for museums all over China. |
| C．It will take a long time to find out the cause of the fire. |
| D．China attaches importance to cultural relics protection. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A bulletin board. |
| C．A financial journal. | D．A recent newspaper. |
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15-Aug.24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s "The Lark Ascending", which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobs pillow. org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three "Grotto Concerts", where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado river to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, W yoming
When: July19-28
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an "Indian village and Old West museum" to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at$23. cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s "The Flying Dutchman" and Verdi’s "King for a Day", in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家).
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.
1. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?| A．In Becket, Massachusetts. | B．In Moab, Utah. |
| C．In Cheyenne, Wyoming. | D．In Cooperstown, New York. |
| A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. | B．The Glimmerglass Festival. |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days. | D．Moab Music Festival. |
| A．To introduce some art festivals. |
| B．To compare which art festival is the best. |
| C．To call on people to support those festivals. |
| D．To advise readers to join and perform in the festivals. |
8 . A new study explores the custom of tipping in the United States. Many Americans give tips to people who perform a job for them, especially workers in the service industry. They pay a little extra to people cutting their hair, driving them across town or serving them a meal at a restaurant.
The researchers found that men give bigger tips to restaurant workers than women. And people who live in the northern US are more generous with tips than those living in the South. People who earn $ 50, 000 or more a year give bigger tips than those who earn less than $50, 000. There is one likely reason: the wealthier Americans have more money to spend.
Michael Lynn is a professor of consumer behavior and marketing at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in New York. In other words, he knows a lot about the issue of tipping. In earlier surveys, Lynn said he found mixed results on the generosity of men and women when it comes to tipping. In some studies, men gave bigger tips than women. In others, women gave more money.
Lynn’s own research in American restaurants found that men give bigger tips when the restaurant server is a woman and women give more when the server is a man. Tips are very important to service employees. People who work at restaurants often get most of their earnings from tips.
Nationwide, Americans generally tip between 15 to 20 percent at restaurants and leave from $2 to S 10 a day for the people who clean their hotel rooms. Tips of 15 percent of the reading on the meter (计价器) are also common for people who drive taxis.
But here is something to keep in mind. If you are able to give the person serving you a tip or a bigger one than what is expected, your generosity will be welcome. Many service workers do not make much money, and even an extra dollar or two can make a difference in their lives.
1. What is paragraph I mainly about?| A．A study in a restaurant. | B．A job offering a lot of tips. |
| C．The service industry in the US. | D．The custom of tipping in the US. |
| A．People give more tips to the opposite sex server. |
| B．People are always more generous to service employers. |
| C．Men give the same tips to the women restaurant servers as women. |
| D．Men always give more tips to the men restaurant servers than women. |
| A．$2. | B．$10. |
| C．$15. | D．$20. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Critical. |
| C．Uncaring. | D．Supportive. |
9 . Teachers’ Day around the world is not celebrated on the same day. In some countries, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on working days. However, in other countries, it is celebrated on holidays.
Here we are giving you a list of countries that celebrate Teachers’ Day on holidays.
China
The Teachers’ Day was proposed(提议) at National Central University in 1931. It was adopted(被采纳) by the central government of Republic of China in 1932. In 1939, the day was set on August 27th, Confucius’s birthday. People’s Republic of China government called it off in 1951. It was reestablished in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10th. Now more and more people are trying to celebrate the Teachers’ Day back to Confucius’s birthday.
India
In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5th, in honor of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. Because his birthday was September 5th. At schools on this day, students in India celebrate this day to show their respect and love to their teachers.
Russia
In Russia Teachers’ Day is on October 5th. Before 1994, this day was set on the first Sunday of September.
USA
In the United States, Teachers’ Day is a holiday on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.
Thailand
January 16th was adopted as Teachers’ Day in the Thailand by a resolution(决议) of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teachers’ Day was held in 1957.
Iran
In Iran, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on May 2nd every year. It is in honor of the famous Iranian professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari who died on May 2, 1980.
Although different countries celebrate Teachers’ Day on different days, the activities people take to celebrate it just stay the same.
1. The best title of the passage is __________.| A．Teachers’ Day around the world |
| B．The history of Teachers’ Day |
| C．Activities on Teachers’ Day |
| D．How to celebrate Teachers’ Day |
| A．How Teachers’ Day became popular in the world. |
| B．Which country is the first to celebrate Teachers’ Day. |
| C．What activities people take to celebrate Teachers’ Day. |
| D．Which country has the longest vacation for Teachers’ Day. |
| A．Iran. | B．Thailand. |
| C．Russia. | D．India. |
| A．not all the Teachers’ Days are celebrated on holidays |
| B．China is the first country to celebrate Teachers’ Day |
| C．Thailand first celebrated Teachers’ Day in 1956 |
| D．Russia and USA celebrate Teachers’ Day on the same day |
10 . Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of TV watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinese-style selling bee（拼写大赛）. In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.
Perhaps the show's popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Chinese people consider the creation of Chinese calligraphy to be one of their primary contributions to civilization. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are fretting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users to type in the basic sound of the word using the Latin alphabet. It's possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.
But there's still hope for the paint brush. China's Education Ministry wants children to spend more time learning how to write. In one Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy everyday inside a specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of six-year-olds dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackboard often to study their teacher's examples before carefully attempting to reproduce those characters on thin rice paper. "If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now?" we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin, "The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradition and culture," she reasons. "Students must learn now so they don't forget when they grow up." says the teacher.
1. What can we infer from about the Chinese character spelling bee from the first paragraph?| A．It usually lasts several months. |
| B．It has a large number of audience. |
| C．The competitors must be students. |
| D．It prepares the teenagers for exams. |
| A．To improve teenagers' ability to write Chinese characters. |
| B．To encourage teenagers to compete for prize. |
| C．To appreciate the sound of the Chinese characters. |
| D．To make teenagers make use of dictionaries. |
| A．Positive. | B．Confused. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Worried. |
| A．It bridges the generation gap. |
| B．It helps students get high marks in exams. |
| C．It is to preserve Chinese tradition and culture. |
| D．It is a way to find talented students in calligraphy. |
