Of all the 24 solar terms, Clear and Bright is the only one, the first day of
Cleaning the tombs and paying respect to the dead
In many parts of China, eating eggs during Tomb-Sweeping Day is also important. The Chinese folk
When Zhao Shuxian started working at an art and craft factory in 1973, the then 19-year-old was given the job of
The practice of wearing velvet flowers
“It was common for court ladies
On October 14th, the Times Square in New York
The 2023 Tianfu Book Fair,
But wait, there’s more! A series of exciting cultural
1. 你的看法；
2. 中国文化流行海外的原因。
注意：1. 可以增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数80词左右；
3. 短文开头已给出，不计入总词数。
I find this phenomenon amazing.
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5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tight as a thread, seamless as a seal, and coupled like yin and yang, for centuries, sunmao(榫卯)structures have been providing strong and durable supports
Large components of traditional Chinese wooden architecture, including columns, beams, purlins and dougong, are often pieced together
Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, carpenters
For the craftsmen who have preserved this heritage, and for the
Their styles may differ, but they all share the same root. Chinese people’s love of nature and pursuit of harmonious coexistence
6 . 假定你是李华，端午节即将到来之际，你想邀请你的外教老师David一起共度端午。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 具体活动和相关习俗；
2. 希望和祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80 词左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear David,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
7 . Ollivier Jean-Baptiste, 25, a vlogger from France living in China, delivered a speech on the latest episode of the China Daily Youth Power series on Jan 30. In his speech, Jean-Baptiste spoke about his initial impressions of China. Just like his family and friends, he saw China as a mysterious place with a culture entirely different from Western countries.
The idea of visiting China first came to him when his uncle, who worked in China, returned with endless praise for the Chinese lifestyle. “Everything, from the food to the scenery, was incredibly appealing,” he recalled.
Later, a Chinese woman introduced him personally to the everyday life of Chinese people, which exposed him to a different way of living. The woman later became his wife, and they moved to Beijing in 2022, which Jean-Baptiste described as “eye-opening” for him. “She took me to see the flag-raising ceremony. Witnessing countless people rushing toward the flag, I was deeply moved. It’s a country of strength, unity, and love,” he said.
When Jean-Baptiste went to his wife’s hometown, the beautiful countryside located in Southwest China, for the first time, a group of locals started shouting “waiguoren”, which means “foreigner”, and ran after him. He understood that this was their way of showing interest and hospitality. “Many, even those who spoke little English, would say ‘welcome to China’. I felt the warmth of home in a foreign country,” he said.
These experiences made Jean-Baptiste eager to spread Chinese culture. When he returned to France for vacation and shared photos in China with his family, they were also excited. After learning about the 15-day visa-free travel from France to China, they couldn’t wait to book their trip to China. “I’m overjoyed to host them showcasing China’s modern development and rich history,” he said. “I may be just an ordinary person with limited influence, but everyone can be a cultural ambassador.”
1. What inspired Jean-Baptiste to visit China from France?| A．His plan to start a new business. | B．His interest in his uncle’s experience. |
| C．His dream of having an international tour. | D．His passion for spreading French culture. |
| A．He lived in Beijing with his wife for years. | B．He learnt the daily life of Chinese people. |
| C．He encountered many people in a ceremony. | D．He realized people’s love for the national flag. |
| A．The experience of visiting a village. | B．The introduction to cultural diversity. |
| C．The recommendation of Chinese custom. | D．The significance of communication. |
| A．Ambitious and courageous. | B．Cautious and persistent. |
| C．Devoted and enthusiastic. | D．Patient and dedicated. |
8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is more than six decades since the death of Lei Feng, a young soldier who showed selfless
Ye Zigui, deputy leader of the Lei Feng Squad (班) — the current name of the military unit in
This year marks
In the Lei Feng Squad, the
Temples used to play a key role in hutong community life in Beijing. Many people may be surprised
Besides prayer, temples had many functions at that time. For example, Fayuan Temple, known
Temples, by providing a place where local groups could gather,
In China, most people think that having large eyes, double eyelids, a thin waist and white skin
My father said that the beauty of the Chinese people is in being gentle and implicit (含蓄的), like an ink painting. My grandma told me that, while dancing in the square, it is beautiful
