Traditional Chinese dragon boat races were held in Milan, Italy on Saturday, attracting the participation of more than 500 people.
Among the seven teams was one composed entirely of Italians. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy organized the event to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, which has become a way for the Chinese community to express their longing for their homeland and family. It also offers an opportunity for local people to learn about traditional Chinese culture.
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The dragon boat race was held in Italy to _________.
| A．express the local Chinese’s longing for their home |
| B．strengthen the ties between Italians and Chinese |
| C．honor the ancient poet Qu Yuan |
| D．celebrate the Chinese traditional festival |
A. When the cultural distances are wide, some people feel anxious. They remain so homesick and feel so sad about being separated from their friends back home that they long to return, especially within the first year.
B. You may do some research on the cultural aspects of the new country such as the history, customs, and religious beliefs, rather than on what to see and where to go, so you may get prepared for a culture that is different from yours.
C. Besides, having trouble with the native language often makes them unwilling to communicate with other people. Actually, staying in a foreign country helps you to know more of the new culture.
D. Studying the language is also a great way to help bridge the gap between the cultures. The more of it is understood, the more of the new culture can be understood.
E. When you go to a foreign country, you often enter a new culture. The differences between cultures may make you feel stressed and you often find it difficult to adapt to the new surroundings, which is usually called “culture shock”.
A. At Art Central 2023, an annual international art fair in Hong Kong, the factory’s collection of Guangcai porcelain (瓷器) drew much attention. Joseph Tso, the third-generation successor of the factory, takes great pride in the skills of Guangcai.
B. Yuet Tung China Works, located in Hong Kong, has been making porcelain pieces for nearly a century.
C. The factory’s collection ranges from designs featuring the Grand View Garden in A Dream of Red Mansions to modern Hong Kong landmarks, each of which is a proof of these workers’ outstanding skill.
D. This traditional craft (工艺), born more than 300 years ago, involves painting and firing various colored paints on white porcelain vessels (器皿). After being fired at a temperature of 800 ℃, the pigment (颜料) can stay on the vessels forever, showing people an outstanding porcelain masterpiece.
E. As visitors step inside the factory, skilful workers can be seen painting or coloring on porcelain items, their hands steady and eyes focused.
4 . Taierzhuang (台儿庄) ancient town offers a refreshing view in the summertime with green lands, blue skies and a clear canal.
Taierzhuang ancient town, located nearby the Grand Canal Zaozhuang section, is a popular tourist site with more than 2,000 years of history.
The town, located in the transitional zone between North and South China, was regarded in ancient times as the traffic hub connecting goods transported both on rivers and roads at the Grand Canal, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.
One of the three men who were fined for smoking in the Palace Museum.
Three men have been fined for smoking in the Palace Museum, said Beijing police Saturday.
Having posted a video of their smoking online, each was fined 200 yuan for disturbing public order.
The video was shot in an openair area in the museum and shows a man asking who dares to smoke in the Palace Museum and another inhaling a cigarette before saying, “Awesome”.
The Palace Museum is a historical and cultural heritage site that should be protected by the public, with all visitors abiding by the rules to maintain social order, said police.
Flames rise from Notre Dame cathedral (巴黎圣母院) as it burns in Paris, Monday.
French Culture Minister says artworks from Notre Dame Cathedral will be transferred to Louvre Museum (卢浮宫) PARIS — The artworks evacuated from Notre Dame Cathedral during the blaze on Monday will be transferred to the Louvre Museum, the French Culture Minister told reporters.
Staff from the fire department, the Culture Ministry and the city town hall rushed to the Cathedral when the fire started to protect the main artworks that were inside, the Minister had said earlier.
The artworks, which include relics such as the Christ’s crown of thorns and French king SaintLouis’s 13th century tunic, were first moved to the city town hall and will now be transferred to the nearby Louvre Museum, the Minister said.
1. What role did Taierzhuang play in ancient times according to Picture 1?2. What does Picture 2 mainly tell us?
| A．Three men smoked in Palace Museum. |
| B．Three men were fined for smoking in Palace Museum. |
| C．We should protect a historical and cultural heritage site. |
| D．A historical and cultural heritage site is the most important. |
In Zurich, the blowing up of the Bӧӧgg symbolizes________.
| A．the start of the parade | B．the coming of a longer summer |
| C．the passing of the winter | D．the success of tradesmen |
6 . Asking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness. In American culture, the independent individual is seen as their ideal. As the University of Missouri at St. Louis states on its website under the heading Key American Values, “Americans have been trained since very early in their lives to consider themselves as separate individuals who are responsible for their own situations in life and their own destinies.” The value also makes them think they can do everything themselves, and makes them feel badly about asking for help when they need it.
What is the first paragraph mainly about?
| A．What key American values are. |
| B．Why Americans refuse to ask for help. |
| C．Asking for help is a sign of strength. |
| D．Americans are responsible for their life. |
These are the food for thought
Mr. Gentles said offering quotes from ancient China was his way of
For example, there are more than 100 face-painting styles
Shoot a short documentary film about a local tradition
制作一部关于当地一个传统的短纪录片
