Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce
Hua Mulan,
To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several
2 . If ever we have to wait for something in the UK一for the bus, to get into a concert, or to get into a shop, we form a queue. Everybody knows that when you roll up, you join the back of the queue.
If ever somebody pushes in, you can almost feel others upset about him or her! People will be silently angry! However, rarely will anybody say anything.
A.You have to wait for your turn in the queue. |
B.People do not welcome queue-jumping in England. |
C.Queue-jumping can be seen everywhere in the world. |
D.British people do not like to cause a scene by arguing. |
E.Some people want to break the accepted rule sometimes. |
F.People will be very polite to you and let you know where you should stand. |
G.People will show that they are annoyed, but in ways that are not easy to notice. |
3 . As the birthplace of kites in the world, Weifang, Shandong province of China, produces beautiful, vivid, colorful and high-quality kites. Now, more than 70% of kites in the world are exported from Weifang. If you want to see various shapes and sizes of kites covering the sky, you cannot miss the Weifang Kite Festival held on the third Saturday of every April.
But this year, tens of thousands of Chinese participants gathered in Weifang, from Sept 26 to 29 for the 37th International Kite Festival. Held since 1984, the International Kite Festival is an annual event to “exhibit the excellence of the kite lovers to the public,” according to the festival's website.
During the festival, kite lovers can enjoy stunt (特技表演) kite flying, also known as aerial ballet. Controlled by either a single person or a group, the kites form different shapes in the air. People always devote a lot of time and wisdom to making their own kites. From animals that crawl (爬行) on the ground or swim in the water to legends like Monkey King, everything can fly in the sky at the festival. One of this year's highlights was the giant kites decorated with images of medical staff and the Long March 5 rocket, which reflect the hot topics this year.
“Flying a kite is like flying your dream. All the cultural symbols from ancient and modern times can be found in the sky of Weifang,” noted Medium. After more than three decades of development, the festival has become a place to appreciate kites. But most importantly, it serves as a unique cultural event to promote international exchange.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?A.A kite festival. | B.A kite birthplace. |
C.The future of kites. | D.Kite performances. |
A.To enjoy animals flying in the air. | B.To show kite-lovers' brilliance. |
C.To perform specialized kite flying. | D.To enhance Weifang's global impact. |
A.It takes a lot of trouble to make a kite. | B.Stunt kite flying is the only highlight. |
C.Imagination can be shown in the kite. | D.Decorations matter least in the show. |
A.It helps organize an international event. |
B.It offers tips on how to appreciate kites. |
C.It helps make the place known worldwide. |
D.It enhances international cultural exchange. |
Whenever Prince George steps out for an engagement, like on the royal tour of Canada, or poses for
According to William Hanson,
With time
5 . You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province
Baoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces(梯田); you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic(民族的) group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding(放牧) with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.
Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province
If you’re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destionation for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1,432 households with a population of over 5,000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’s also famous for the houses built on poles of different heights.
1. What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?A.Hike in terraces. | B.See houses of a foreign style. |
C.Go hunting with the locals. | D.Learn about houses built on poles. |
A.In Baoshan Stone City. | B.In Kanas Tuvas Village. |
C.In Jiaju Tibetan Village. | D.In Xijiang Miao Village. |
A.They remained secret to the outside world in the past. |
B.They were originally built to defend their homeland. |
C.They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays. |
D.They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture. |
Poetry (诗歌) is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems, learning to enjoy this beautiful art form that’s able to use just a few lines
The Chinese Shijing, which dates back
To recognize the special ability of poetry and get its
The Chinese Poetry Congress (中国诗词大会) showing classic poetry is
And even TV series involving poetry are very
7 . How affordable is high culture? One great myth of our time is that tickets for opera, theatre, ballet and orchestral (管弦乐) concerts are too expensive, especially for the young. This is infuriating as, in Britain, at least, the claim is ridiculous and offensive. The cheap tickets to hear London's orchestras range from £7 to £9 — same as a cinema ticket, and lower than the entry price to many pop music and comedy clubs. For comparison, when the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra performs with top soloists and conductors the cheapest seat is £30; and at the Berlin Philharmonic, it's an expensive £46.
Finding cheap tickets to the opera and ballet isn't so easy. True. British companies don't charge the ridiculous high prices found on the Continent (£2,000 for a good seat at a premiere of La Scala's Carmen last December), but the tickets are still pretty steep. Large fees paid to star performers mostly account for that. Luckily, however, one spectacular technological innovation has transformed the scene. It's live (or slightly delayed) cinema transmissions. The New York Metropolitan Opera now beams its shows to 800 cinemas round the world, and British companies aren't far behind. Cinematic opera is excellent value. For the cost of a good bottle of wine (£10 or £15 for the Royal Opera House's shows) you can sit in your local movie-house and see a high-definition relay of what's occurring on the world's grandest stages. No, it's not the same as being there, but it's almost as good. The sound is incredible. The images, particularly of dancers, are fantastic. And you can react to the show as part of a live audience, rather than sitting on your own at home.
To me, this mountain of evidence, together with free museum admissions, indicates that the arts world should stop worrying that its audiences are still mostly middle-class. Anyone who can afford to visit a pub can also afford to see top-quality drama, music and dance. The real battle now should be ensuring that school children are given enough tastes of high culture to make them want to buy all those cheap tickets when they grow up.
1. What does the underlined word "infuriating" in paragraph 1 mean?A.Quite interesting. | B.Very annoying. | C.Not certain. | D.Extremely obvious. |
A.The amount of money charged by top performers. |
B.The costly technology required for broadcast. |
C.The demand of companies for big profits. |
D.The high cost of renting the stages. |
A.People can decide where to watch the opera. |
B.Audiences are discouraged from responding to The performances. |
C.It provides an inexpensive way of enjoying a live opera performance. |
D.The sound and visual quality are superior to the live performance. |
A.The quality of opera performances is improving. |
B.High culture is becoming more affordable in Europe. |
C.The cost of access to high culture activities should be lowered. |
D.Children should be encouraged to participate in high culture events. |
8 . The Thanksgiving Day has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the hard work of native Americans. It is made up of stories of those who believe that thanks for blessings is what people must own
Custom of Praying
For centuries, “Thanksgiving Day” is associated with prayers in church and in homes.
Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year. Distances don’t really matter as relatives can drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite Turkey the family.
Custom of Decoration
Custom of sending messages
Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones.
A.People present gifts to friends. |
B.Custom of Family Dinner |
C.People like to get together and have turkey. |
D.People offer various meal time prayers during the day. |
E.Like Christmas, millions of cards are sent every year. |
F.Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. |
G.It is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards. |