When I was a little boy, the dinner on the eve of Spring Festival was what I looked forward to most. It was not only for the delicious food, but for
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.
(Situation: Danny and May are high school students. Danny is an exchange student from the United States. He wants to learn more about traditional Chinese culture, so May brings him to the Hall of Ancient China.)
Danny: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?
May: Yes.
Danny: Why are they all in glass boxes?
May: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust
Danny: So there isn’t air in the glass boxes?
May:
Danny: I wonder how old these things are, thousands of years?
May: Yeah,
Danny: Hey, look at the threeleg cup. I’ve seen it on TV.
May: The bronze cup was made 4,000 years ago.
Danny: Yeah, it has no value at all. Who will use this cup today?
May: Danny, priceless means so valuable that you can’t put a price on it.
Danny: Oh, it does?
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There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit
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Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change
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