1. 简要介绍一本名著;
2. 说明推荐的理由。
参考词汇:
三国演义 Romance of the Three Kingdoms水浒传 Water Margin
西游记 Journey to the West红楼梦 A Dream of Red Mansions
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Yours,
Li Hua
The 13th United Nations Chinese Language Day under the theme of “Chinese Language: Together for a Bright Future” has taken place,
Six art schools from five countries joined in the online event with dance works
Language Days at the United Nations seek
3 . St Patrick’s Day: All You Need to Know About Your Local Parades
Thousands of people will crowd around cities, towns, and villages all over the country on Friday for the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities.
Cork
Cork City’s St Patrick’s Day parade will start at 1p.m, with the event also live-streamed from 12:45 pm for those unable to be there in person. Featuring Cork’s long-established bands and hundreds of sports and dance groups, the parade will also have a special multi-cultural focus, in the form of the migrant support group Together Razem.
Limerick
A huge turnout is expected in Limerick on Friday to watch the parade which kicks off at midday from O’Connell’s St. Serving as Grand Marshall is Limerick native and star of D’Unbelievables and the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin, Jon Kenny, who is looking forward to his “starring role” in this year’s celebrations.
Waterford
Following the success of last year’s first-ever three-day festival, Waterford City is hoping to top the 2022 celebrations. The fun kicks off with live music in the Cultural Quarter on Thursday night. On Friday, the parade will set off from the Quays at 1p.m, led by Grand Marshall, boxing champion Kelyn Cassidy. The rest of the weekend will be filled with more music, workshops, and dancing, and there will be a fairground for the kids to enjoy.
Clare
Beginning at 11 am from Clare County Council’s headquarters, the parade in Ennis will celebrate the commitment of Clare’s sporting heroes to their local communities. The parade’s hosts are former president of Ennis Rugby (英式橄榄球) Club Jimmy O’Brien, Barefield athlete PJ Purcell, and great-grandniece of Kilnamona boxer Michael McTigue, Aisling Rynne.
1. What is the special focus of Cork City’s St Patrick’s Day?A.Music and dance with local characteristics. |
B.Supporting multiculturalism with Together Razem. |
C.Live broadcast from the beginning. |
D.Local celebrities host performances. |
A.Jon Kenny. | B.Kelyn Cassidy. | C.PJ Purcell. | D.Michael McTigue. |
A.A week. | B.One day. | C.Four days. | D.Two days. |
Tomb-Sweeping Day, also known
The holiday has a long history,
During the holiday, families will
In recent years, Tomb-Sweeping Day
Despite these changes, Tomb-Sweeping Day remains an important
内容包括: 1.时间、地点;
2.活动内容:看展览、听讲座等;
3.活动的意义。
注意: 1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节使行文流畅。
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Located in Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, an old Huizhou-style mansion has been given a unique twist with a British garden, a cozy fireplace, and a bar counter,
The elegant house
“There are trees, bridges, flowing water, and beautiful Huizhou-style houses. It is how I imagined traditional Chinese culture would look,” says Gawne, one of the first foreigners to adopt an old building in the county. The Qing Dynasty-era house,
After nearly two years of renovation with the help of
About 90 percent of their guests are foreigners, and they can
7 . Sneakers (运动鞋) have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet and tennis. But what transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1.
In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented new player who had yet to play in a professional game. Despite that, Nike — better known then as a running shoe company — saw Jordan as the future of their brand. The bet paid off. As Jordan proved to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.
Sneaker culture began to take off beyond the basketball court too. When the influential hip-hop group Run-D. M. C. released their single My Adidas in 1986, it earned the group a first-of-its-kind endorsement (代言) deal with the brand. Soon after, Kurt Cobain of the grunge band Nirvana made Converse a symbol of rebellion and youth.
Meanwhile, another cultural shift was taking place as white-collar businesses introduced casual Fridays. Suddenly, men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.
Nowadays, sneakers are also how people express their beliefs — for instance, when NBA player Dwyane Wade wore hiscustom-designed, limited-edition “Black Lives Matter” Li-Nings or NFL placekicker Blair Walsh wore anti-bullying sneakers covered in the words “Speak Out.”
“It’s like art,” says Akio Evans, a Baltimore creative who specializes in turning shoes into wearable artwork. “Even though it is a sneaker that is on the shelves or inside of a box inside a store, the very first thing you are doing is admiring what you see. You look at all the pieces and decide which one appeals to your emotions.”
Decades after their first introduction to the fashion industry, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage.
1. How has Michael Jordan affected sneaker culture?A.He is a key figure in its taking over the world. |
B.He played in a professional game in 1984 to start it. |
C.He has created it since he became a talented new player. |
D.He was known for wearing running shoes as advertisement for it. |
A.To introduce Run-D. M. C. and Kurt Cobain. | B.To prove Nike the best sneaker brand. |
C.To show the popularity of sneaker culture. | D.To emphasize rebellion and youth. |
A.Wearing sneakers. | B.Embracing suits. |
C.Stopping work. | D.Hiding themselves. |
A.Famous athletes express their beliefs on sneakers just for fun. |
B.Artists pay too much attention to turning sneakers into artwork. |
C.Sneakers deserve the admiration and popularity nowadays. |
D.Sneaker culture plays the most important role in fashion industry. |
1.展览时间及地点;
2.展览内容;
3.学生反响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.标题已给出, 不计入总词数。
Explore Tradition, Embrace Diversity
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Horses, dragons, the Monkey King from Chinese legend, skeletons-you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals and pop cultural icons
Kites, invented over 2, 000 years ago in China, are believed to be the earliest flying objects created by humans. After
The traditional Chinese kite-making technique
The city of Weifang is known as a global hub of kite culture and is
Today in Weifang, there are no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites,
10 . Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 20 and ends on May 5. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature. Here are four things that you may not know about the Grain Rain.
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. It’s a key time to protect the crops from insect pests.
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen’s first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2, 000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. People would worship the sea and stage sacrifice rites on the Grain Rain festival, praying for a bountiful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
1. Which of the following is true about Grain Rain?A.It covers over 20 days. |
B.It is the first term in Spring. |
C.Both temperature and rainfall increase. |
D.Cold air still comes frequently. |
A.The tea is good for health. |
B.It will surely bring good luck. |
C.Tea leaves are newly picked. |
D.It helps keep off insect pests. |
A.Farmers. | B.Fishermen. | C.Tea makers. | D.Weathermen. |