Holding fist is a form of ceremony originating from Chinese martial arts (武术). Traditionally, it is practiced by standing upright,
There are two traditional explanations for
The left hand symbolizes the five major lakes of China and the fist represents the four seas
The holding fist can
2 . Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.
First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country — Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.
Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
1. What would be the best title for the passage?A.Entertainments in Argentina | B.Festivals in Argentina |
C.Travel to Argentina | D.A brief introduction to Argentina |
A.is organized by the government |
B.welcomes everyone to take part in it |
C.is held in summer |
D.holds parties for different dances |
A.Open Polo Tournament. | B.Every carnival in Argentina. |
C.The Tango Festival. | D.The Semana Musical Liao Liao. |
A.Buenos Aires in spring | B.Palermo in April |
C.Palermo in winter | D.Bariloche in October |
Chinese Loong is the fifth animal of the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle,
Data from an e-commerce platform show that searches
Purchases by the post-1990s and post-2000s generations accounted for nearly 55%, while consumers in Guangdong province, Beijing, Jiangsu province in that order,
“Brands should capitalize on traditional Chinese culture to launch more innovative
4 . Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”.
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival.
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold.
A.It means getting rich or booming in business. |
B.However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold. |
C.For most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period. |
D.Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away. |
E.The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold. |
F.Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved. |
G.With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year. |
The earliest Chinese kites
The method of making a kite can be divided into three parts. Firstly, use thin bamboo strips (条)
Although the basic method remains the same, styles of kite making are presented
6 . Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. Still, bitter cold can’t prevent people from enjoying their lives.
Enjoy Mutton hot pot and baked sweet potato.
Mutton hot pot, and baked sweet potato are two recommended foods for Minor Cold.
Eat Laba porridge.
Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge.
People in Nanjing used to take Minor Cold quite seriously, and they still keep a custom of eating vegetable rice to celebrate this solar term. The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang, sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.
Make Chinese traditional herbal medicine.
A.Stock up for New Year. |
B.Taste Nanjing vegetable rice. |
C.It is made from over 20 kinds of nuts, cereals and dried fruits. |
D.Minor Cold is also the busiest time for doctors and pharmacies, |
E.Here are some things that help us stay warm during Minor Cold. |
F.Beef, sesame and walnuts are also good choices for Minor Cold. |
G.According to Chinese tradition, people eat food containing more yang energy. |
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8 . Cultural Differences of Teenagers
Knowing the cultural differences between yourself and others of your age can help you understand friends who are of a different race or culture.
Family
Family comes first in the Asian culture.
Friendship
Some Asian teens generally prefer having a small group of life-long friends. They are committed and loyal to their friends. Americans often prefer a larger group of friends. There might be less commitment to keeping friends for life because of their bigger pool of possible friendships.
Working Relationships
If you are working on a group project with teens from China or other Asian countries, they might focus on developing a good relationship with you.
In China and many other Asian countries, making direct eye contact is considered rude and disrespectful. However, in America and some European countries, it is not only seen as appropriate but also necessary because it means the person is paying attention. In Asian culture people are usually more comfortable with less personal space than Americans arc. A touch on the shoulder or an arm is common for Asians even if you don’t know one another.
It’s important to keep in mind that when learning about cultural differences, you should not generalize those differences.A.Eye Contact |
B.Body Language |
C.In this way, you’ll experience cultural differences. |
D.Teenagers have a strong attachment to their parents. |
E.With this understanding, you won’t be thought impolite. |
F.However, American teens tend to first focus on the task. |
G.The key to understanding them with your friends is to ask them for advice. |
9 . The sweet art of painting with caramelized sugar(焦糖) can be witnessed in China’s Sichuan province. This ancient craft still manages to amaze tourists lucky enough to stumble upon a skilled street artist.
According to experts, this type of Chinese folk art originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures were created as part of ceremonies for sacrifice. During the Qing Dynasty, it gained even more popularity and the techniques were upgraded, which resulted in an increased number of patterns, most of them inspired by nature, wildlife and religion. In the beginning, people used molds(模具) to shape the caramelized sugar, but they were gradually replaced with a small bronze (青铜的) spoon that had to be used by talented artists who were experts at the art of normal painting as well.
“Painting” artistic pieces from melted sugar is very different from regular painting. Because the hot sugar cools down very quickly, the painter has to work swiftly, making sure he follows the correct order of strokes(一画,笔画) to get every shape just right. In order to get familiar with the process and the technique, it’s recommended that artists practice normal painting first.
Masters of this centuries-old craft use brown or white sugar as the main material. A bronze spoon and a small spade as tools, and a slab(厚块) of marble as the canvas. The sugar is melted over a fiery pot and spread over the canvas with the spoon. Once the shape is completed, the spade is used to glue a wooden stick to the artwork and to separate it from the marble slab. Then you can have your very own caramelized sugar dragon or tiger and a unique souvenir.
The art is gaining support from both the general public and the government, who had it listed as a Provincial Non-Material Culture Heritage.
1. What does the underlined phrase probably mean in this passage?A.Employ. | B.Attract. | C.Become. | D.Encounter. |
A.It played a more important role in ceremonies. |
B.The themes of the paintings were various. |
C.The molds were completely replaced by spoons. |
D.More people were attracted to study paintings. |
A.The order of strokes. | B.The number of the patterns. |
C.The drawing materials. | D.The topics of the paintings. |
A.The history of making sugar paintings. | B.The process of creating sugar paintings. |
C.The variety of different sugar paintings. | D.The pleasure of enjoying sugar paintings. |
10 . Out- of- hours: an introduction to China
200ct 2022-17 Dec 2022
Journey through the extraordinary cultures of China in this special guided tour before the Museum opens to the public.
In the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China, you will gain an insight into the development of Chinese history and culture from 5000 BC to the present day.
In a beautifully refurnished space which has recently re-opened, this introductory tour will give you a deep appreciation for the magnificent objects on display featuring Tang dynasty tomb figures buried around AD 728 and beautiful Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain (瓷器).
Gallery on this tour:
• Room 33: China (Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery)
Booking information
• The tour will begin at 9:00 and will last for 60 minutes.
• Please meet at the Main entrance on Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG) at 8:50 with your email confirmation.
• This tour is limited to a maximum of 20 places per session. If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more people or arrange a special out-of-hours tour, please email traveltradebookings@britishmuseum.org to discuss your options.
• To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, face coverings are required for the protection of yourself and others. Please be considerate of people and exercise social distancing where you can — especially in smaller spaces. Hand sanitizer (洗手液) stations can be found throughout the Museum and we recommend washing your hands regularly.
• All measures are subject to change in accordance with government guidelines (Opens in new window) and Museum regulations. Further information can be found in our FAQs section.
Meeting point:
Main entrance — Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG)
Price:
• £33
• £16 (Ages 5-15 years)
• Free tor under 5s and disabled visitors’ assistant (no booking required)
1. What is the characteristic of the exhibition?A.You will gain an insight into Chinese history. |
B.You will have to follow government guidelines. |
C.You can arrange a special out-of-hours tour. |
D.You can appreciate relics of Tang/Ming dynasty. |
A.£99. | B.£82. | C.£132. | D.£66. |
A.Prepay the admission fees. | B.Meet at the Main entrance at 9:00. |
C.Schedule their visit on weekdays. | D.Email to discuss in advance. |