A. craft B. delicate C. displayed D. document E. enthusiasm F. featuring G. focus H. highlighting I. involved J. recognized K. stunning |
A Destination to Treasure
With the popularity of various online platforms, more and more people would like to share what they saw and what they did in life and travel. Long, a video blogger, is an example.
One of the videos featured on Long Yan's account on the short-video platform Douyin is a tour through the
Over the past three years, Long's video content has undergone noticeable changes.He originally focused on natural scenery but has been increasingly
Since December, Long launched his own project, aiming to
Long has been
In the center of Rome stands the Pantheon (万神庙) --- a temple dedicated to all gods. A mere 6,611 kilometers away, China has its own “pantheon” --- the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu province.
Mogao is a complex of caves cut out of the side of a sandstone and rock cliff that
Having been a key outpost on the ancient Silk Road for centuries, the city of Dunhuang provided shelter for tired traders along the route east to west or vice versa. And it is
When I experienced the Mogao Caves and Dunhuang for the first time, the mighty weight of history was perceivable: the artworks awe-inspiring and the stories
For many, the feeling one gets when dipping their toes in the ocean or breathing crisp mountain air is a unique experience tied to the landscape. So
Golden dunes stretch out into the distance, going up and down like the sea in a storm. Sand is whipped up by the wind and carried,
It is remarkable that many of the artworks of Mogao exist today considering the relentless power of the desert and the climate
But here is
假设你是明启中学高三学生赵磊,你的外国朋友William一直对中国文化很感兴趣。近日,他在网上了解到有两个相关的线上节目(节目信息如下表所示),但他对节目选择有些茫然,想听听你的建议。请给William回复一封邮件,邮件内容须包括:
(1)推荐其中一个节目;
(2)通过比较两个节目的信息,说明你推荐该节目的理由。
节目名称 | 故宫里的国宝 Treasures of the Forbidden City | 寻访中国美食 Exploring Chinese Cuisine |
节目内容 | 介绍故宫里的国宝及其背后的故事 | 介绍中国传统美食及其烹饪方式 |
节目形式 | 纪录片 | 短视频 |
节目语言 | 英语解说 无字幕 (subtitles) | 中文解说 英语字幕 |
4 . LONDON (Reuters) — Quiet place — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted.
Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping, a tradition dating back to the 12th century which involves a census (审查) of the swan population on the River Thames, will be conducted by the Queen’s official Swan Marker from July 20 to 24.
“With the assistance of the Queen’s Swan Warden, Professor Christopher Perrins of the University of Oxford, the swans and young cygnets (小天鹅) are also assessed for any signs of injury or disease,” Buckingham Palace said in announcing the count.
The process involves the Swan Marker, David Barber, rowing up the Thames for five days with the Swan Warden in traditional skiffs while wearing special scarlet uniforms and counting, weighing and measuring swans and cygnets.
It may seem odd, but it is very important to the Queen. According to custom, Britain’s sovereign owns all unmarked, mute swans in open water, but the Queen now exercises the right only on stretches of the Thames and its nearby tributaries.
In medieval times, the Swan Marker would not only travel up the river counting the swans, but would catch as many as possible as they were sought after for banquets and feasts.
This year, the Swan Marker and the Swan Warden are particularly keen to discover how much damage is being caused to swans and cygnets by attacks from dogs and from discarded fishing tackle (渔具).
It is also an important year because Queen Elizabeth has decided to join her team of Swan Uppers for part of the census. She will follow them up the river and visit a local school project on the whole subject of swans, cygnets and the Thames.
“Education and conservation are essential to the role of Swan Upping and the involvement of school children is always a rewarding experience,” Buckingham Palace said.
1. In medieval times, ________.A.swans were better protected than now |
B.a lot of swans were killed by dogs |
C.swans were a delicious dish on royal banquets |
D.common people could catch the swans |
A.remains almost unchanged in the past years |
B.involves a lot of royal members |
C.sometimes lasts longer than before |
D.is always guarded by special soldiers |
A.Britain’s Queen is concerned about swans. |
B.Britain’s Queen orders a count of swan. |
C.An old tradition in Buckingham Palace. |
D.Queen Elizabeth will count swans herself. |
A.districts | B.banks | C.trees | D.branches |
Medieval (中世纪的) manners
While I was growing up, “keep your elbows (肘) off the table” was a common remark at dinner time. But, as I learned in our recent podcast episode with medieval historian and author Cybulskie, such remarks have a long history —
In the medieval period, manners proved more important than today and
But what would have ingratiated (讨好) you with a medieval host, and what kinds of social faux pas (失礼) would have ensured
“Don’t blow your nose at the table, or wipe your face on the tablecloth,” Cybulskie advised. As well as listing some behaviour
Such social codes were set out in handbooks at the time, one of
Social conventions extended
A.To show one’s love. | B.To comfort someone. |
C.To identify an old friend. | D.To congratulate someone. |
A.France. | B.America. | C.China. | D.Britain. |
A.A comparison between the west and the east. |
B.People hug each other for many reasons. |
C.The French is a nation fond of hugging. |
D.A study on IQ and hugs. |
7 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.experience B. associated C.position D.claim E.accompanied F.conducted G.duration H.preserve I.breeze J.representative K.weighed |
One of the British royal traditions is that the king or queen can
Several years ago, when I was living in London, I went along to
The Uppers themselves are a mix of old boys and younger men-all dressed in uniforms. They paddle their way upriver in a fleet of wooden boats, shiny with gold detailing. Flags flutter behind them in the
The small fleet is
Not long after, the traditional call goes out: “All up!” it’s the first catch of the day. The Uppers carefully
8 . In recent days, a netizen left a comment on the official website of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, urging the relevant authorities to issue a statement to encourage residents to not be influenced by superstition and continue with their marriage plans as usual during the Year of the Dragon.
The Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs promptly responded, stating that they would pay attention to this issue. The department explained that there is a year in the lunar calendar that does not have the beginning of spring solar term (节气), which occurs approximately once every two to three years.
The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month each year. However, its date on the Gregorian calendar (公历) varies from year to year. Start of Spring, which is the first of the 24 solar terms, is considered the official beginning of spring.
Why did the ancients think that “no spring year” was not suitable for marriage? As the weather warms up and spring arrives, the earth awakes from its winter hibernation. The rain falls, the thunder surges, and everything in the world comes alive once again. At such a good time, they usually associated the beginning of spring with fertility. If spring does not come, reproduction will not be prosperous. “No spring” means “no child”, and getting married is the most taboo. Superstitions about this time of year often focus on avoiding marriage or other important events because it is believed to be unlucky.
The Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs emphasized that these superstitions, which mean false beliefs without scientific evidence, should not have the final say about people's decisions about their marriages or other important life events. They encouraged residents to continue with their plans as usual during this period and not be influenced by superstition.
The department also reminded the public that marriage is a personal decision that should be based on love, mutual respect, and consideration for each other’s future. They emphasized that the government will continue to provide support and assistance to ensure that all citizens can enjoy a stable and happy life.
1. What was the reason behind the netizen’s comment on the Ministry of Civil Affairs’ website?A.To request detailed information about the spring solar term this Year of the Dragon. |
B.To express dissatisfaction with the government policies to issue a ban on marriage this year. |
C.To motivate inhabitants to resist the impact of unscientific beliefs in the Year of the Dragon. |
D.To criticize the Ministry of Civil Affairs for their delayed response. |
A.Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the “no spring” solar term. |
B.Because it was believed to bring bad luck and misfortune. |
C.As a result of scientific evidence proving it was unlucky. |
D.To avoid conflicts with traditional customs and the wedding ceremonies. |
A.Encouraging residents to follow traditional superstitions by getting married as planned. |
B.Discouraging people from getting married during the Year of the Dragon. |
C.Emphasizing that unscientific beliefs should not have an impact on marriage decisions. |
D.Urging the public to protest against the complicated traditional Spring Festival celebrations. |
In ancient China, the coming-of-age ceremony was a ritual in which a person would come to be declared and accepted as an adult by their own clan (宗族) and the wider society. That is to say, they would start taking on
This ritual first came to be practiced by the nobles of the Zhou dynasty before later
The coming-of-age ceremony was key to Confucian rites (仪式,礼节) and was part of the “four rites” of life, which also included
At the ceremony, respected elders would put a special cap, or “Guan (冠)” on a young man’s head and tie up the hair of a young woman using a hair ornament named “Ji”. The young adults would be dressed up in the relevant robes and accessories (装饰品) of their gender. One would keep this new look as a grown-up.
The soon-to-be adult would then be
In the end, the young adults would take up a cup of wine, pour some of the wine on the ground in
The ceremony wouldn’t be over just yet. The young adults would kneel on the ground listening to their parents’
The age-old ritual was
Despite changes in the styles and details, the essence of the coming-of-age ceremony remains
A.noticeable | B.relevant | C.apparent | D.various |
A.subject | B.polite | C.qualified | D.available |
A.distributing | B.spreading | C.shifting | D.approaching |
A.delighted | B.ridiculous | C.understandable | D.acceptable |
A.schooling | B.marriage | C.dining | D.working |
A.awarded | B.encouraged | C.rewarded | D.deprived |
A.turn to | B.refer to | C.look to | D.talk to |
A.name | B.respect | C.priority | D.honor |
A.driven | B.run | C.meant | D.finished |
A.praise | B.scold | C.instruction | D.complaint |
A.gratitude | B.respect | C.expectation | D.kindness |
A.banned | B.reinforced | C.flourishing | D.preserved |
A.therefore | B.however | C.meanwhile | D.moreover |
A.essential | B.critical | C.unchanged | D.possible |
A.mind | B.mood | C.phase | D.awareness |
10 . When we visit museums, we see cultural artifacts—from everyday household items to precious carvings and statues, which give us glimpses into the diverse cultures and communities from around the world.
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Dutch advisory committee officially released a national report
Let’s look at the issue and the two sides of the
Stolen Artifacts
By the 18th and 19th centuries, European countries had colonized many African and Asian countries. During their
In 2017, the Government of Benin in West Africa negotiated with the British Museum in London to return their renowned Benin Bronzes, a collection of thousands of metal sculptures and plaques, which were
The debate regarding this issue
In France, twenty-seven artifacts had been identified for restoration, but only one—a traditional sword belonging to Senegal, has been
The Debate
Those who propose returning these objects to their original homes
Those against the restoration claim that culture is a
A.Therefore | B.Moreover | C.Otherwise | D.However |
A.contributing | B.agreeing | C.looking | D.objecting |
A.restricts | B.advocates | C.demonstrates | D.earns |
A.debate | B.conclusion | C.myth | D.assumption |
A.profile | B.rule | C.reform | D.closure |
A.cautiously | B.secretly | C.officially | D.previously |
A.took a turn | B.made a stir | C.had a trick | D.missed a point |
A.applaud | B.reconsider | C.submit | D.publicize |
A.spotted | B.damaged | C.sharpened | D.returned |
A.postponing | B.prohibiting | C. promising | D.demanding |
A.argue | B.object | C.doubt | D.challenges |
A.Furthermore | B.Contrarily | C.Indeed | D.Thus |
A.hidden | B.shared | C.lost | D.cherished |
A.justified | B.wrong | C.lawful | D.involuntary |
A.safe from | B.accessible to | C.absent from | D.subject to |