1 . There are many classical cultures in China. All of them have a very long history. Here we introduce four of them.
 | Chinese Handwriting Chinese handwriting is a special art to Asian cultures. Brush handwriting is much loved around the world. Wang Xizhi is very famous for his handwriting. He made a great difference to the development of Chinese handwriting. |
 | Chinese Folk Music Chinese folk music has a long history. It is connected with Chinese ancient stories. One of the classics, Shijing, includes some folk songs in 15 different areas from the West Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period. Traditional Chinese musical instruments include guqin, guzheng, pipa, erhu, xiao and so on. |
 | Chinese Painting Chinese painting is one of the oldest traditional painting forms in the world. Most of the Chinese paintings in ancient China were done on paper or silk. Traditional Chinese painting includes mountains and water, figures (人物), flowers and birds. The paintings show different features during the different historical periods. |
 | Weiqi Weiqi, called “yi” in ancient China, is a smart board game between two players with a history of over 3, 000 years. The game can be treated as the beginning of all ancient chess games. It was introduced to Korea about 2, 000 years ago and was popular among the higher classes. |
| A．piano | B．violin | C．pipa | D．guitar |
| A．mountains and water | B．figures |
| C．flowers and birds | D．dogs |
| A．It is a game between two people. |
| B．It is only popular in China. |
| C．It has a history of over 2, 000 years. |
| D．It was introduced to Korea about 3, 000 years ago. |
2 . Festivals around the world
RakshaBandhan
This is a Hindu festival held in August. Sisters give their brothers a rakhi, a bracelet made of thread. In return, the brothers promise to care for their sisters.
Moomba
This takes place each year in Melbourne, Australia. There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows.
US Independence Day
This is held on 4th July. The US flag is flown from buildings and people hold parties to celebrate the birth of the nation.
Bastille Day
On 14th July, people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks. It marks the start of the French Revolution.
May Day
The 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring. People wear green leaves and dance outdoors.
Carnivalin Riode Janeiro
This is a four-day festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets.
Joanof Arc
Joan of Arc, the French girl-soldier, is honoured on the 30th of May. It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the activities on the Moomba Festival?| A．Boat races. | B．Parades. |
| C．Art shows. | D．Dancing the samba. |
| A．US Independence Day. | B．May Day. |
| C．Bastille Day. | D．Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. |
| A．Moomba. | B．Bastille Day. |
| C．Raksha Bandhan. | D．Joan of Arc. |
Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the
You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an
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删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
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It was Mid-autumn Day on last Thursday and it happened to be Chinese National Day. My parents had prepared the gifts for my grandparents three days ago. In the morning, my parents and I got up early and set out to see his grandparents in the countryside. Our arrival made them extremely delight. At noon, we had a big dinner cooking by my mother and grandma. In the evening, with the moon up the sky, we sit in the yard, admiring the moon and enjoy the moon cakes. I really enjoy the company of my parents and grandparents, which fills my family with love and happy. I am also proud that our motherland is growing increasingly strong and powerfully. Festivals let us enjoy the life, be proud of our customs and forget the work for while.
5 . There are some Christmas traditions between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Letters to Santa Claus
In the United States, kids usually write letters to Santa and put them in the mailbox. However, in England we throw them directly into the fire. We don't plan to make kids cry because burning the letters can send them to the North Pole where Santa can read your Christmas wishes in the smoke. It may seem strange but it does save on postage.
Hanging stocking
Traditionally, American kids hang stockings around the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents. But in the UK. we hang stockings around the bed; being surrounded by presents is a fantastic way to wake up on Christmas morning.
Christmas pudding
Americans prefer to have pumpkin and pecan pies for the Christmas dessert; while we British are fond of Christmas pudding. which is a cake flavored with dried fruits and spices.
Dealing with Christmas tree
We British chose to take down the Christmas trees and the decorations within 12 days of Christmas, because we hold the belief that keeping then beyond that time can bring bad luck. This is probably a tradition that Americans should consider adopting. I have seen people keep their old, brown, dry and withered Christmas trees until almost July 4.
1. How do the British people deal with "Letters to Father Christmas"?| A．Emailing them to Santa. | B．Hiding them in the mailbox. |
| C．Putting them in the stockings. | D．Throwing them straight into the fire. |
| A．To stop it from drying | B．To expect good luck. |
| C．To save money. | D．To reuse it for the next year. |
| A．Writing letters to Santa. | B．Making pumpkin pudding. |
| C．Hanging stockings around the bed. | D．Keeping Christmas trees for months. |
Americans think a great deal of about time. From childhood they learn to value time. As children, they were taught to be on time to go to school, to do work and to do everything. When they are having good time, they say that time flies. When a person is dying, they say he is living on borrowing time.
Time is money, is knowledge, and is everything in America. A working American must work hard for 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week, that is the working time. On his spare time he also works for less money. Even Saturdays and Sundays are filled of activities. In the street you can hardly see a man who walk slowly. They walk very fast. In fact, they are running.
