2 . Looking for Crafts(《寻找手艺》 ) is a documentary about the story of 199 Chinese craftsmen (手艺人). _________it wasn’t broadcast on television, you can only watch it online. Although it doesn’t show beautiful pictures or exciting scenes, it _________tells the story of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and their techniques (技术). After watching the film, the warmth and faith of the _________ culture may deeply touch you.

Zhang Jin, the _________ of the documentary is from the countryside of Hunan. After living in a modern and busy _________ for many years, he became nostalgic ( 怀旧的) for the traditional crafts of his hometown, _________ he made up his mind to record them. He sold his flat and invited two friends to join him and travelled all over China. The film was made without professional filming equipment (装备) or a lot of_________ . However, its accented narration (带有口音的旁白) made people feel at home.

In the film you can see an 80-year-old man who makes paper _________ with bamboo for the Dai people. Making umbrellas is a(n) _________ process that includes six steps, but he has insisted on continuing with his hobby for more than 60 __________. After watching the film, many people wanted to buy such an umbrella, but the old man was dead.

It’s __________to notice that the hands of these craftsmen are full of wrinkles (皱纹)-these craftsmen are using their lives to __________ our cultural heritage (遗产). From making a piece of pottery (陶瓷) to creating a musical instrument, these crafts are __________work.

However, true artists give up their own comfort to __________what’s in their heart, which is believed to be the real meaning and purpose of making this documentary. The film __________people of the importance of craftsmanship and has attracted a lot of attention.

I hope these ancient and wonderful skills will still be alive forever.

4 . Confucius would be happy if he lived in the modern world. He would see his works and philosophies(哲学) still _______________ among teenagers even though they live in an_______________ of information.

In Changzhou No.2 Middle School, Jiangsu, all senior 3 students now_______________ a course in Lun Yu once a week. The school aims to improve students’ appreciation of the Confucian heritage(遗产)as well as_______________   Chinese civilization.

“Students’ attendance in this course will _______________   30 percent of their Chinese score on the final exam.This reward_______________ their interest in the course, which is _______________ but full of wisdom,” said Cao Yongzhong, a Chinese _______________ at the school.

_______________won’t be easy for students to enjoy The Analects(文选) of Confucius ________________ ancient Chinese as they________________   so many other subjects to learn and exams to ________________.

Cheng Yun,18, didn’t like the”additional burden”________________, but now it turns to be a course ________________ she looks forward to.

“I thought it would ________________ my time for homework, but it doesn’t.________________ sentences are short and concise(精练). I even use some of his wise   sayings in my compositions, ________________   makes my writing more attractive,” Cheng said. ________________ the fact that all students are required to learn some chapters of the book when in junior school, they may be ________________ young to understand the truths revealed(揭示)by Confucius.” Although I ________________ the language we use nowadays to Confucius, what the master said in the book does help me shape my personality.”said Zhang Junzhuo,18.

5 . In the old days, while the American Indian village had no schools such as we know today, boys and girls were taught how to do the necessary things by the _________ Indians in the family.

When a boy reached _________, his father set tests for him. The boy was asked to bring the first deer he killed to camp and give it to others. He was taught if he so much as tasted any of the meat it would ruin him as a hunter. He had to fast (禁食), going without food, for several days. In some tribes, he had to run a number of miles each of the days he _________. In other tribes, he was _________ on an ant bed. When the ants bit him, as they _________ would, he was not to cry out. In all his testing, he must show no fear.

In almost every tribe, more fuss was made over a girl when she became a woman. There were certain things she had to do. For a time she had to live in a little house all _________ away from her family. She had to fast and _________ no one except her mother and her mother’s mother. These two _________ her food and cared for her. They taught her what she must know to become a good woman and wife. They taught her with songs and stories and prayers.

After the girl’s time of _________ was over, her father and mother and all her relatives made a __________ in her honor. She was dressed carefully for her great day, perhaps in a new buckskin skirt ornamented with shells and beads (珠子). Her hair was washed and braided (编成辫子) and sometimes tied with mink (貂皮). This was a(n) __________ time. There would be a feast and much dancing.

To the Indians, this time of __________ was very important. That is __________ they required each boy to do something hard, even painful. They were testing his courage. They wanted him to be __________. That is why they sent the girl off to live for a time alone and think about the things her mother taught her. They want her to become a good wife and mother. They wanted her to know these things for her own sake and for the good of the whole __________.

Culture Shock is a term used to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a _______ new environment. This term expresses the loss of direction, the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment.

Shock Guide — Coping with Culture Shock

Most people who set foot on a foreign soil and live there have the ability to _______ the difficulties of a new environment and overcome culture shock. So if you are thinking about going home or only spending time with people from your own culture, don’t. You have to realize that you are not _______ . Many other foreigners have experienced _______ you feel, talk to your friends at your school as they can help you feel better.

Some Tips for Dealing with the Stress Produced by Culture Shock:

—Be aware of the symptoms (症状). Once you realize you are _______ culture shock, you can then take steps to deal with it.

—What are the situations which _______ or irritate you most in the new country?

*Are you misunderstanding the host people’s treatment of you? Where can you find more _______ about this aspect of the culture? Behavior which seems _______ to you, may not be intended as rude. Polite customs are _______ for each culture.

When situations seem senseless, remember that the hosts may be following social rules unknown to you. Ask questions about ________ customs.

*If you are still bothered by a situation, find ways to minimize the irritation. Is the situation ________ ? If not, you may be able to avoid or minimize involvement. For example: If women’s swimwear offends (冒犯) you, then spend shorter periods of time at the ________ .

—What do you ________ the most which was enjoyable in your home country? Look for ways to meet these desires or ________ these with something new. For example, if you miss your favourite Japanese pickles (腌制食品), go to a Japanese ________ or ask a relative to mail some to you.

7 . “When I first started learning calligraphy, I just copied the teacher’s strokes (笔画), and my work was ugly.” said Aryan from Afghanistan. He is currently a graduate student in Beijing, ________ in International Education of the Chinese language.

During his six-year stay in China, he discovered the ________ of Chinese culture. He also realized that Chinese is steadily becoming a(n) ________ language, and more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese.

To his surprise, the curriculum for foreign students in China ________ the classroom. The school organizes extracurricular ________ to help them learn and experience ________ and culture. After closer and deeper ________ with Chinese culture, Aryan found his hobby: calligraphy.

“Initially, I didn’t know much Chinese and thought calligraphy would be difficult,” Aryan said.” Later on, I found out that calligraphy can help me ________ my Chinese language skills and my understanding of Chinese culture.

He used to ________ the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly. But he later found out that this view is ________.Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and the Chinese ________ toward life. The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ________ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories. They are also the hidden ________ to better understanding Chinese culture.

Not only did Aryan gain a deeper ________ of Chinese characters, but also developed a more mature personality along the way. Calligraphy gives him strength when he feels ________ and lost, finding his inner peace.

8 . It was a cold December, at the end of the Great Depression, and things were tough. Mum had a _________ time raising us kids on her own. Looking back, I realize what Mum _________ sending us to school. Constant _________ was typical for my family, and it didn’t look like we’d be in our current house much longer. Rent was $25 a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it.

The holidays were fast _________ , and we received S25 for Christmas from social services. Mum said instead of buying food and Christmas gifts, she was going to pay back our _________ with it. That way we’d have a roof over our heads for a little while longer.

Unknown to Mum, I had been _________ Christmas trees, shoveling (铲) snow and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots.

The _________ day came on Christmas Eve afternoon. I was very _________ as I hurried to catch the bus into town. On the way a house with Christmas decorations reminded me that at our house, we had no such things and no _________ for Christmas goodies. Suddenly, I felt a sense of __________ . Here I was going to spend S23 on a pair of boots, while Mum was probably home __________ , wondering how to explain why there were no __________ . As I arrived at the bus stop, the driver opened the door. I stood there for what seemed a century, until __________ the driver asked, “Son, are you getting on this bus or not?” I finally blurted out, “No thanks, sir. I’ve __________ my mind.”

The bus drove off and I stood alone, feeling as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I went into a __________ across the street, with __________ and excitement. I bought a turkey, ham and all the Christmas trimmings. I spent every dime of my __________ money.

Two boys with carriers on their bicycles ran those groceries to our house. After we __________ piled (堆) the groceries against the door, I __________ the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, extremely __________ . Holding back the tears, I yelled, “Merry Christmas, Mother! There really is a Santa Claus!”