1. How does a person feel when he is in the first stage of culture shock?
A.Everything is new and different. |
B.Everyone is watching him. |
C.Everything changes quickly. |
A.The second stage. |
B.The third stage. |
C.The fourth stage. |
A.I really enjoy living among the people here. |
B.I want to live a happy life in the future. |
C.I’m glad to return to my own country. |
A.The stages of culture shock. |
B.The causes of culture shock. |
C.How to adjust to culture shock. |
The night before the
Lurvy was in bed by eight-thirty
Down in the barn cellar, the animals, too, went to sleep early, all except Charlotte. Tomorrow would be Fair Day,
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?
3. What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”?
4. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?
A. criticize B. desperately C. establish D. feature E. focus F. gratitude G. heartfelt H. humanity I. influence J. present K. touch |
Letters Brought Back to Life
Letters as a way of communication have long given way to phone calls and WeChat messages. But a TV show, Letters Alive, is helping bring this old way to keep in touch back into the
Letters Alive took its idea from a UK program with a similar name, Letters Live. Both shows
But these are not just any letters. They vary greatly in time and subjects. There is, for example, a passionate letter that famous painter Huang Yongyu wrote to playwright Cao Yu 30 years ago to
Compared to published texts, letters also come with a personal
One example from Letters Live was a note of
According to Guan Zhengwen, the director of Letters Alive, it is this kind of