1. What's "Interesting Culture"?
| A．A radio program. | B．A school lecture. | C．A social organization. |
| A．At a table. | B．On a stage. | C．In a room. |
| A．The singer. | B．The audience. | C．The DJ. |
| A．By writing on a paper. | B．By selecting on a screen. | C．By turning to the DJ. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, because the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.
Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
3 . Differences in time zones complicate international phone calls. But even more important are different concepts of time and approaches to time in different cultures.
People from the USA as well as other North Americans believe “Time is money”. This value of time is rooted in their ancestors. Early in the 17th century, their ancestors arrived on the Atlantic coast, a new, undeveloped land. To survive in the tough environment, they had to struggle day and night. Time meant so much to them that they had not even one second to waste. After decades of struggle, they developed the value of efficient use of time and passed it down. Thus far, the Americans are still eager to finish things quickly and are impatient with too reflective(深思熟虑的) people.
In some countries, the American work style of speeding everything up will have no significance. In the Arab East, the more important you are, the faster service you get. Close relatives take absolute priority; non-relatives are kept waiting. In the Middle East, a deadline, which is often established to show the degree of urgency or importance of work, will do nothing but stop the Middle Easterners from working, because they consider it rude and overly demanding.
Another aspect reflecting different concepts of time is the classification of monochronic-time and polychronic-time by Edward T Hall. People from monchronic(共时性的) cultures, such as the Germans, the Austrians, the Swiss and the Americans, do only one important thing at a time. In polychromic(多元时间模式的) cultures, people such as Arab, Asians and Latin Americans take an entirely opposite approach. They do several things at once. Time commitments, e.g. deadlines, schedules, are taken rather casually and changed often and easily. Miscommuication will arise when people from two cultures contact. Charlies Hawkins, a U.S. teacher, told me that many a time his appointments with Indians were interrupted constantly, not only by private phone calls, but also by long conversations with other people and even the neighbor’s children, which displeased and even annoyed him.
1. Why did the ancestors of the North Americans believe “Time is money”?| A．They had to work efficiently to survive. | B．They got the idea from their past generations. |
| C．They didn’t like to deal with reflective people. | D．They formed the habit of finishing work ahead of time. |
| A．Deadlines will make American people angry. |
| B．In the Arab East, you’d better speed everything up. |
| C．Middle Easterners can’t deal with demanding work. |
| D．People from the Arab East attach importance to relationship. |
| A．They tend to interrupt others constantly. |
| B．They can’t tolerate lateness or interruptions. |
| C．They are more likely to change their schedules. |
| D．They like to schedule several activities at the same time. |
| A．The importance of the diversity of culture |
| B．The relationship between efficiency and culture |
| C．Different time values in different cultures |
| D．Monochronic culture and polychronic culture |
4 . When it comes to popular symbols of marriage, one can not look past the wedding ring. The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love — a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage. Wedding rings have long and rich histories.
Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6,000 years ago. However, unlike the metals and gemstones used today, they were crafted from materials such as reeds, leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and eventually to Eastern culture. Throughout history, the circular shape of the ring has endured, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice stemmed from an ancient belief that a vein ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been proved false, the custom has persisted.
Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings, there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the practice of grooms wearing rings gained popularity. This change was influenced by soldiers going off to war, who wore rings as reminders of their loved ones waiting for them at home. Today, the exchange of wedding rings remains an integral part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the commitment and love shared between two individuals embarking on a life together.
Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that binds the two members of a married couple. In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and eternal love celebrated through marriage.
1. What is the main reason wedding rings are considered symbols of marriage?| A．They are made of precious materials. | B．They have profound histories. |
| C．They are worn on left hands. | D．They have circular shapes. |
| A．Women were wearing wedding rings long before men were. |
| B．One finger on the left hand contains a vein leading to the heart. |
| C．Both ancient Romans and Egyptians wore the ring on the same finger. |
| D．The wedding ring tradition began in Egypt thousands of years ago. |
| A．How the tradition of it spread around the world. |
| B．What couples do with their wedding rings. |
| C．How to choose suitable wedding rings. |
| D．Materials used to make early rings. |
| A．It will most likely last forever. | B．It has already fallen out of date. |
| C．It should be taken more seriously. | D．It holds no significance in modern society. |
| A．A festival. | B．An ancestor. | C．A food. |
Wearing traditional Chinese dress,some foreigners in Shanghai
A series of activities including
The market drew some foreign Hanfu
It was the first time for Katrina Andrushkevich from Belarus to wear Hanfu.“I am
There is an interactive experience area
Since the 17th century, tea from China
One of the most
Another characteristic type of tea in Germany is “fruit tea”. This type of drink is made with scented dried fruit and tea leaves.
8 . From dancing in the woods to watching sword swallowing, these UK festivals will entertain adults and children alike.
Eden, Dumfries and Galloway
Once a part of the Wickerman festival (which ended in 2016), this event now has 18 areas (including stages, discos and kids tents) in Raehills Meadows, near Moffat. There are lots of free creative activities, workshops, crafts and games for children, plus healing fields, and a drive-in cinema for a comfortable family night.
• 6-9 June, adult £131, 13-17s £96, 5-12s £22, under 5s free (ticket required)
Tropical Pressure, Cornwall
This festival takes place in the grassy grounds of Mount Pleasant Eco Park, overlooking the north Cornish coast. By day, live music comes from around the globe, with African and Latin American beats, plus a children’s programme of creative workshops. As an all-ages event, there’s fun after dark too, with tropical costumes and cocktails at Fandangos, a secret dance tent and a silent disco.
• 12-14 July, adult £102, 5-15s £46, under 5s free (ticket required)
The Great Estate, Cornwall
In the grounds of a country house in the village of Scorrier, there’s a garden celebration. Traditional fairground rides, skate ramps, craft workshops, face-painting and hula-hooping are billed alongside more unusual entertainment such as Mexican wrestling, a Victorian sports day, sword swallowing at Madame Wong’s House of Wrong James.
• 31 May-2 June, adult £90, 10-17s £28, under 10s £12
Larmer Tree, West Country
This summer marks 29 years since the Larmer Tree festival first took place in the Victorian pleasure gardens of Cranborne Chase. On the bill of this noted music, comedy and arts festival, so far, are The Cat Empire, Kate Tempest, Gomez and comedians Josie Long and Nish Kumar. Theatre, talks, hula disco, carnival crafts, and other creative and wellness activities run alongside the acts
• 18-21 July, adult £192, 11-17s £121, under 11s free (ticket required)
1. What do these festivals have in common?| A．They focus on music and art | B．they will last for 4 days and nights. |
| C．They are of the same price. | D．they are family-friendly festivals |
| A．£l02.00. | B．£114.0 | C．£180.00. | D．£204.0 |
| A．Eden, Dumfries and Galloway. | B．The Great Estate. |
| C．Larmer Tree. | D．Tropical Pressure, Cornwall. |
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How to protect the traditional Chinese cultures?
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