An exhibition titled Symbiosis of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖) opened at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama on Dec 19 and would run until Jan 20.
Sally Huang,
The exhibition
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University,
The opening ceremony was joined by representatives from both countries, such as the Chinese ambassador to Panama and the vice-minister of culture in Panama.
The ambassador expressed some
Paper-making is a reflection of ancient Chinese wisdom,
The
With the growing popularity of Xuan paper in recent years, the industry has expanded
The “Chuanbei Big Puppet (木偶) Show” in Nanchong, Sichuan Province,
The art dates back over 300 years, and 82-year-old Li Siyuan is a
You can’t
“The traditional puppet, along with the ability
The good news is that the big puppet show in Nanchong is slowly gaining
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention (《世界遗产公约》), Beijing held
Since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1985, the number of world heritage sites in China
Chinese experts said that the 56 listed world heritage sites reflect the country’s
For example, in 2013, the Tianshan Mountains
Experts said that the world heritage application is just a means to perform better protection. We should behave more
1. When was Mother’s Day first celebrated?
A.In 1905. | B.In 1908. | C.In 1914. |
A.She was a soldier during the Civil War. |
B.She founded Mother’s Day Work Clubs. |
C.She brought up the idea of Mother’s Day. |
A.President Wilson. | B.The U.S. Congress. | C.Anna Marie Jarvis. |
A.The origin of Mother’s Day. |
B.The celebration of Mother’s Day. |
C.The importance of Mother’s Day. |
6 . Grandparents' Day is a warm holiday that allows children and adults an opportunity to show their appreciation for their Grandparents. Grandparents' Day and the weeks just before it are the time when children all over the country start thinking about what to get their Grandmothers and Grandfathers as presents for Grandparents' Day. Of course,giving presents is just one way of celebrating Grandparents' Day,but how to give gifts requires planning.
Choosing presents for Grandparents' Day can be a very difficult task. Because Grandparents' Day and holidays of its kind are meant to honor some of the most important people in our lives,the task of choosing presents that will be appropriate can be challenging. It can be very difficult to even consider the question of what kind of gift could show a Grandparent how much we love them and care for them. Especially for those children who do not have much money,finding the right Grandparents' Day present at the right price is a very difficult task.
One solution to the difficulty of what to buy as a present for Grandparents' Day is not to buy anything at all. Rather than buying a material item that is almost sure to be short of expressing the depth and sincerity(诚心诚意) of your feelings for your Grandmother or Grandfather,consider another kind of choice entirely. One way that you can show a Grandparent that you really care is to make them something. A handmade gift can go a long way towards expressing your love on Grandparents' Day. Of course,there are also a lot more other ways to celebrate Grandparents' Day than by just giving presents to your parents.
1. What does Grandparents' Day mean to people?A.It is a time to express love and appreciation to the old. |
B.It gives them a chance to get together. |
C.It makes the old think of their past experiences. |
D.It gives them an opportunity to take time off work. |
A.A pair of expensive shoes. | B.Some delicious food. |
C.A big TV set. | D.A chair made by yourself. |
A.Choosing the proper gifts. | B.Sparing time to make gifts. |
C.Not having a large amount of money. | D.Not having enough time to shop. |
A.How to make gifts for the old by yourself. |
B.What is the best gift for the old. |
C.Some other ways to show your appreciation to the old. |
D.How to buy proper gifts with not enough money. |
7 . Some people take their holiday decoration very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova, West Virginia, is in this camp. They put on a display that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.
Each year, this family displays 3,000 pumpkins (南瓜) in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes, you read that right. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’ -lantern (南瓜灯) for every person who lives in Kenova.
Of course, he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family, and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display, which includes jack‑o’ ‑lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people, animals, cartoon characters, and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.
To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins, Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch (门廊), as well as on the roof!
Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just five pumpkins and, many years later, it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area, walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.
“Locals take great pride in it, and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,” said Tyson Compton, president of the Cabell‑Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.”
“It’s become a tradition for many people in our area, and it feels good to keep that going,” Griffith said.
1. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day. |
B.Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-o’ ‑lanterns to tourists. |
C.Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-o’ ‑lanterns. |
D.The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpkins. |
A.Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community. |
B.There are only two kinds of jack-o’ ‑lanterns. |
C.Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others. |
D.There are 30,000 people in Kenova. |
A.It began with 1,978 pumpkins. |
B.It has lasted more than 40 years. |
C.It includes five pumpkin competitions. |
D.It encourages people to do more exercise. |
A.Worried. | B.Uncaring. |
C.Favorable. | D.Uncertain. |