Any visitor to the Chinese Culture Week at the University of Tehran would be amazed by the tea, food, Chinese knots (中国结) and traditional paper-cutting artworks
“Chinese knots
Chinese Culture Week,
More importantly, given Iran’s good ties with China, mastering Chinese offers relatively competitive employment prospects on the Iranian job market
“Each of the students here is
2 . 包粽子是中国端午节的一个传统习俗。假定你是李华，你班级准备在端午节当天开展包粽子体验活动，请你写一封电子邮件，邀请你校外教Bob参加，要点包括:
活动地点 | in our school dining room |
活动时间 | from 9:00 a.m. to 1l:30 a.m. on 22nd June |
参与人员 | all the students and teachers in our class |
活动内容 | 1. wrap(包)rice ... with bamboo leaves to make zongzi 2. cook zongzi by ourselves 3. taste zongzi together |
活动意义 | experience and learn more about Chinese traditional culture |
注意:
1. 词数 80 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯:3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Bob,
I’m writing to invite you to take part in an activity on the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
In modern society, many Chinese traditional festivals are still an important part of Chinese culture, and
Some traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history. For example,
Moreover,
Finally, traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity. For example,
4 . On May 4, Fan Jinshi donated 10 million yuan to set up the Fan Jinshi Education Fund. Fan is
All people present were
Fan used
Today, Fan is still trying to promote talks and
Fan said, “Though now I work, I am a student of Peking University, and I was able to
The fund
Fan Jinshi’s speech
| A．organized | B．considered | C．frightened | D．encouraged |
| A．wish | B．respect | C．opinion | D．donation |
| A．moved | B．thanked | C．connected | D．explained |
| A．known | B．informed | C．allowed | D．sent |
| A．admired | B．expected | C．explained | D．graduated |
| A．set up | B．break out | C．set off | D．break down |
| A．applied | B．replied | C．supplied | D．relied |
| A．delicious | B．unique | C．false | D．dizzy |
| A．affects | B．welcomes | C．offers | D．shares |
| A．description | B．definition | C．responsibility | D．exchanges |
| A．lead | B．owe | C．contribute | D．stick |
| A．improve | B．rise | C．dream | D．devote |
| A．shows up | B．consists of | C．takes off | D．stands out |
| A．final | B．lucky | C．wise | D．simple |
| A．included | B．reminded | C．cared | D．inspired |
Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions. This is the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument created in ancient China.
The earliest piece of guqin in China,
The guqin was favored by the literati in ancient China. The most renowned guqin
This deep understanding formed a strong bond between them,
6 . Around the World
Here is big news from Around the World.
Science Fiction Museum opens
Chengdu, China
The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum has opened its doors to the public. China’s newest museum—a star-shaped building on a lake was built in 12 months. Technology sped up the design and construction of the 635,070-square-foot museum, which has galleries, educational spaces, and cafés.
Day of the Dead is celebrated
Mexico
Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City to watch its annual Day of the Dead parade. The holiday was observed from October 31 to November 2 to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. During this time, the dead are believed to return to the world. Families welcome them back with offerings, such as their favorite food.
Modern art at ancient pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
A modern art exhibit at the Pyramids of Giza, titled Forever Is Now, has returned for a third year. This year’s show is the biggest yet and features works by 14 artists. The free event aims to celebrate ancient Egyptian culture with modern skills. Artists were careful not to harm the 4,500-year-old World Heritage Site.
Schools close due to heavy air pollution
Delhi, India
Elementary schools in Delhi are closed for at least one week because of the city’s poor air quality. The amount of harmful materials in the air has reached nearly 100 times the acceptable limit. Delhi is often very polluted in November because that is when many farmers burn their remaining crops. To reduce the smog, officials in the city have banned polluting vehicles, construction work, and the use of fireworks.
1. Where can you visit a museum on the lake?| A．In Chengdu, China. | B．In Mexico City. |
| C．At the Pyramids of Giza. | D．In Delhi, India. |
| A．To build the newest museum. | B．To hold a modern art exhibit. |
| C．To celebrate the Day of the Dead. | D．To avoid the harm caused by air pollution. |
7 . For centuries, the power of Chinese emperors rose and fell with their control of the Grand Canal. Today, this waterway is shorter than it once was, but it is still the longest man-made river in the world. Importantly, the Grand Canal continues to provide a significant cultural and economic link for modern China.
The original canal system began around the year 605. China’s Emperor Yang realized that he needed a better way to move food quickly to his army from China’s southern rice-growing region to the country’s north. So about one million people-mostly farmers-worked on the construction of the first section of the Grand Canal, which took six years.
Over the next 500 years, the canal’s importance grew. However, by 1127 , parts had begun to deteriorate. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and build new parts of the canal, which created a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing. Future rulers continued to expand and improve the waterway, and it eventually became an important national lifeline.
In addition to moving rice around China, the Grand Canal was an important cultural connection. Soldiers, businessmen,and artists transported ideas, regional foods, and cultural practices from one part of China to another. According to ancient stories, this is how Beijing acquired two of its best-known trademarks. Peking duck,a dish from Shandong Province, and the Peking opera, from Anhui and Hubei regions,were both brought north by the canal.
For more than a thousand years, goods have been transported along the Grand Canal.Even today, the country’s watery highway plays an important economic role in China. Boats continue to carry tons of goods. In addition, local governments-eager to in-crease tourism and real estate (房地产) development-are beautifying areas along the canal.
In 2005, a group of citizens proposed that the historic Grand Canal be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was officially granted (批准) in 2014. The hope now is that the Grand Canal-one of the world’s great engineering achievements -will continue to link north and south China for centuries to come.
1. Why was the Grand Canal originally built?| A．To enable more people to visit distant parts of China. |
| B．To allow the army to move quickly from the north to the south. |
| C．To promote the cultural and traditional connection of south China. |
| D．To transport food from the southern regions of China to the north. |
| A．It took six years to complete its first section. |
| B．Even today, it is the longest man-made river in the world. |
| C．Around a million people worked on the first part of the canal. |
| D．It allowed Peking duck and the Peking opera to spread to southern China. |
| A．Get worse. | B．Get destroyed. | C．Get shorter. | D．Get repaired. |
| A．Renewed Importance. | B．Cultural Connections. |
| C．The Army’s Highway. | D．The Origins of the Peking Opera. |
| A．Construction of the Canal began. |
| B．New parts of the Canal were built. |
| C．The Grand Canal became a World Heritage Site. |
| D．The Grand Canal was proposed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. |
内容包括：
2．活动安排：
(1)沈阳故宫历史专题讲座；
(2)沈阳老建筑水彩画主题展览；
(3)“我以我笔画遗产”主题写生活动。
3．发起保护历史文物、树立文化自信、增强对祖国热爱的倡议。
参考词汇：文物 cultural relics 自强 self reliance 水彩画 watercolor paintings
注意事项：
1．词数 80-100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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1. 中国茶文化简介；
2. 喝茶的好处；
3. 邀请他来中国体验茶文化。
Dear Jack,
I’m glad to hear that you are interested in Chinese tea culture.
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In Beijing this weekend, several young ladies in flowing clothes became the center of attention. They invited passers-by
“The growing popularity of hanfu
