Bringing the past to life by restoring (修复) old buildings from yesterday can show
Named a State-level historical and cultural city in 1986 by the State Council, Jinan
One main example is in the ancient downtown area of Jinan. The Baroque-style building is
Li, 45, a film lover who works in the catering industry (餐饮业), decided to help restore the historic building with the local government’s support in 2008. Restoration work started in 2009, During the process, Li began to learn about the history of the cinema and
After nearly 26 months, Xiaoguanghan
Khamisi Ally Abdi, a 25-year-old African student in Cangzhou Technical College, Hebei Province, has practiced tai chi for two years. Having worshiped kung fu stars such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan as
The college, as one of the international exchange centers,
3 . Gifts and packaging play a crucial role in providing an income and educating visitors.
After enjoying a museum or art gallery, Milly Zi, a management adviser in Beijing, usually visits the souvenir shop to buy something to remember the visit. About a decade ago, Zi was attracted by a roll of sticky tape in the Taipei Palace Museum. The tape, designed in red, yellow and white, had four Chinese characters making a phrase — zhen zhi dao le — a sentence of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, meaning “I am aware.” “The product has history and culture in it,” Zi said, “and it has aroused my interest in learning more about the history behind it.”
The latest digital technology is also helping museums to be more creative. In October 2021, the Hubei Provincial Museum released 10,000 digital copies of the sword of Gou Jian, king of the state of Yue during the Spring and Autumn period, a famous cultural relic on display in the museum. Their popularity can be gauged by how quickly they sold out. “All the copies were sold in just three seconds,” said Wang Xianfu, deputy head of the museum.
Digital collections go beyond the restrictions of time and space, making museums more open, interesting and modern. “It’s a new experience, a combination of civilization and modern high⁃tech,” Wang said.
“The popularity of digital cultural relics has resulted in more museums exploring the concept. Digitized cultural relics are a new form of creative cultural products, which can be sold, purchased, collected and used.” Ma Xiaolin said, head of Henan Museum.
“I think museums have two functions — to remember and to spread Chinese culture,” said Yu Lin, manager of the development department at Ant Group. “I hope new technologies will promote Chinese culture in a way the younger generation is happy to accept.”
1. Why did the tape attract Milly Zi?A.It was used by Kangxi. | B.It has a long history. |
C.It was creatively designed. | D.It is a digital cultural relic. |
A.Judged. | B.Guarded. | C.Developed. | D.Gained. |
A.To emphasize the importance of Chinese cultural relics. |
B.To make an advertisement for the Hubei Provincial Museum. |
C.To illustrate a modern technology to make museums’ work effective. |
D.To popularize the ancient Chinese civilizations of the Spring and Autumn period. |
A.Open more souvenir shops. |
B.Produce more cultural gifts. |
C.Go digitized with modern technology. |
D.Invite experts to give lectures on Chinese history. |
1. How does one of the woman’s friends find Times Square?
A.It was very big. | B.It was very crowded. | C.It was very boring. |
A.Getting together with family members. |
B.Staying with friends. |
C.Going out to play. |
A.His teacher. | B.His parents. | C.His friend. |
A.New Year’s plan. | B.New Year’s party. | C.Visiting relatives. |
1.时间、地点;2.参观内容:了解中国民俗文化,体验民间艺术等;3.注意事项。
参考词汇: 中国民俗文化主题公园Chinese folk culture theme park
1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . Wine and beaches, fireworks and music...our readers recommend some fantastic festivals.
Festa delTUva e del Vino, ItalySet on the beautiful shores of Lake Garda, this grapes and wine festival takes over the small town of Bardolino for four days every October. With local wines, food, art projections, fireworks and live music. people come from miles around to celebrate. First and foremost, it’s about great wine, but it’s worth visiting to soak up the great atmosphere.
Free,1-5 October
Quest festival, VietnamThis is a weekend camping festival held just a 40-minute drive from Hanoi, bringing together locals and visitors in a celebration of underground live and electronic music culture. Held in the beautiful Son Tinh campsite, there are usually about 30 local and international DJs and 10 bands. There are also workshops, pop-up cafes, ire performances, dancing and much more.
Weekend tickets about £25,6-8 November
Estival, SwitzerlandThis is a free festival of jazz which takes place in the first weekend in July in the pretty squares and lakeside beaches and parks around the southern Swiss town of Lugano. People will enjoy the palm trees and summer air see some of Europe’s up and coming jazz bands.
Free, every July
Irish Redhead Convention, IrelandA friendly gathering for all red-haired people is held in the small seaside village of Crosshaven where redheads from all over the world take part in light hearted events. There’s live music, art exhibitions, lectures and of course the traditional Parade of Redheads through the village led by the newly crowned Redhead King and Queen.
Free, every August
1. Jennifer, a girl with red hair, may be interested in .A.Estival |
B.Quest festival |
C.Festa deirtlva e del Vino |
D.Irish Redhead Convention |
A.They offer local food. |
B.They have fireworks. |
C.They are free of charge. |
D.They have music activities. |
A.In a textbook. |
B.In a magazine. |
C.In a news report. |
D.In a research paper. |
7 . In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on the bus when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed (窘迫的). No one had told them about the British custom (习惯) of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India,you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn’t agree. But in many parts of India, a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (点头) your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
In that country, you shake your head to mean “yes”— a nod means “no”. At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink up. If you think that you have had enough, you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
In Europe, it is quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand,however,could bring about trouble. Also, you should try to avoid (避免) touching the head of an adult—it’s just not done in Thailand.
1. According to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should .A.learn the language of the country |
B.understand the manners and customs of the country |
C.have enough time and money |
D.make friends with the people there |
A.to use the right hand for passing food at table |
B.to pass food with the left hand |
C.to eat food with your hands |
D.to help yourself at table |
A.a common habit |
B.an important manner |
C.a serious trouble |
D.a bad manner |
A.People’s Everyday Life |
B.Mind Your Manners |
C.Shaking and Nodding Your Head |
D.Taking a Bus in England |
8 . A skywell, or "tian jing", is a typical feature of a traditional home in China.
Although a skywell's size and design vary from region to region, it is always rectangular and located in the Core of a house, either
The main purpose of a skywell is to allow in light, improve ventilation (通风) and
As a(n)
Evaporated water cools hot air, a process known as evaporative cooling which is
Though existing in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern
A.Parallel with | B.Different from | C.Close to | D.Symbolic of |
A.commonly | B.rarely | C.apparently | D.currently |
A.bind | B.gather | C.house | D.honor |
A.enclosed | B.separated | C.accompanied | D.replaced |
A.calming | B.refreshing | C.incoming | D.upcoming |
A.pollution | B.pressure | C.current | D.circulation |
A.promise | B.harvest | C.stop | D.process |
A.block out | B.bathe in | C.allow for | D.let out |
A.Nevertheless | B.Meanwhile | C.Similarly | D.Rather |
A.well | B.column | C.chimney | D.ceiling |
A.ideal | B.leisure | C.alternative | D.transition |
A.well-reflected | B.well-shaded | C.well-developed | D.well-organized |
A.collect | B.purify | C.drain | D.evaporate |
A.techniques | B.facilities | C.styles | D.inventions |
A.reunion | B.reminder | C.renewal | D.rearrangement |
内容包括:1、具体事件(时间、地点、人物、形式、原因等);2、活动意义。
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10 . The 9th edition of the Joy Dancing Beijing Culture and Art Exchange Week of International Youth opened in Beijing on Tuesday.
The opening ceremony saw the participation of children and teenagers, from both home and abroad, deliver performances featuring dance, songs, rap, djembe (a West African drum) and poetry recitals, showcasing regional cultural elements and expressing the themes of harmony and peace.
“All the performances in the opening gala were meticulously selected to showcase international perspectives, the characteristics of Beijing and the grandeur of China,” chief director of the ceremony Chen Xini says.
“Many contemporary subjects, such as the Global Civilization Initiative, the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, biodiversity conservation, global intangible cultural heritage, rural vitalization and traditional Chinese culture, were showcased through artistic expression.”
This year’s event consisted of three major sections — the opening gala, an art carnival and an art education program, with the aim of providing young people, from both home and abroad, the opportunity to foster friendship, deepen their understanding of other cultures, as well as immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere of Beijing.
Sixteen youth delegations, from countries including Brazil, Italy, Nigeria, Russia and Thailand, as well as more than 3,000 young people from around China, participated in performances and cultural exchange activities.
A few delegations also attended events hosted at the embassies of Mali, Ghana, Chile, Armenia and Uzbekistan, among others.
The exchange week, which concluded Thursday, was overseen by the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People and the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and was co-hosted by Beijing Trade Association for Performances and the Charming Schools event committee.
“Under the theme of ‘colorful Silk Road’, we aim to foster mutual learning among civilizations through art exchanges, promote connections through dialogue, and create a new chapter in Belt and Road cooperation featuring extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits,” says Wang Yanxia, vice-president of the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
1. What performance can be selected in the opening gala?A.related to art |
B.concerning the right subjects |
C.given by teenagers |
D.aiming at peace promotion |
A.a week | B.five days | C.three days | D.two days |
A.popular | B.formal | C.profitable | D.influential |