To promote various applications of Dunhuang art patterns in daily life design and achieve the development of cultural heritage represented by Dunhuang art patterns, the Chang Shana Design Award in 2021
Chang Shana, an outstanding designer and educator in China, was just 13 when her love affair with Dunhuang
In the hope that more designers can understand and use the Dunhuang art patterns
An animated giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” and a red lantern baby called “Shuey Rhon Rhon” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The giant panda, which will be the Olympic mascot,
The vivid red image is a perfect fit
3 . Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to all the buildings in the historic area of the city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons for example, economic (经济的) reasons why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should you do then if a new building is needed?
In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.
It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoiled (破坏) the area they have in. But the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change.
Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If you always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.
1. What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?| A．Most of them are too expensive to preserve. |
| B．Some of them are not attractive. |
| C．They are more pleasing than modern buildings. |
| D．They have nothing to do with the historic view of an area. |
| A．We should reproduce the same old buildings. |
| B．Buildings should not dominate their surroundings. |
| C．No one understands why people speak against new buildings. |
| D．Some old buildings have spoiled the area they are in. |
| A．destroy old buildings |
| B．put things in a different place |
| C．respect people’s feelings for historical buildings |
| D．choose new architectural styles |
| A．To explain why people dislike change |
| B．To warn that we could end up living in caves |
| C．To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas |
| D．To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings |
Rice wine has been a part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. It is also
Perhaps one of the most interesting
It is important to note that although rice is the main ingredient (原料), other grains like wheat are sometimes used to make rice wine. The wine making process varies greatly depending on the methods
Shaoxing Wine is one popular type of rice wine. It is named for its birthplace: Shaoxing, which is located
Many people may think the Forbidden city, or the Palace Museum as it’s also called, is
The museum’s online store now offers special cultural and creative
Last year, a documentary
Some other museums across the country, such as the National Museum of China,
6 . The wedding tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” has been around for hundreds of years. The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple. Have you ever stopped to think what the saying really means? What is its origin and what does each item represent?
The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”
Something old A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life. Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item. Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother. In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed.
Something new Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride’s new life and in her marriage. If the bride purchases her wedding dress, it may represent her new item, but any item that is new may be used. Something “new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.
Something borrowed The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married. It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage. Some brides borrow an item of clothing, a piece of jewelry, a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded (饰以珠子的) purse.
Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity, fidelity and love.
A silver sixpence Placing a silver sixpence in the bride’s left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth. This not only refers to financial wealth, but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life. Since most brides probably don’t even know what a sixpence is, this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times. However, if a bride would like to include it in her wedding, she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters (袜带) and invitations.
1. Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?| A．To have readers’ interest and attention. |
| B．To show the importance of this tradition. |
| C．To invite readers to answer them at once. |
| D．To test readers’ knowledge about wedding. |
| A．The part of the tradition “a silver sixpence” is never used now. |
| B．The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend. |
| C．Something old might also be something borrowed actually. |
| D．Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill. |
| A．No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence. |
| B．Of the five items, something blue is the most important one. |
| C．The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items. |
| D．Every item represents something good for the new couple. |
| A．Success. | B．Loyalty |
| C．Wealth. | D．Opportunity. |
Spring festival, which falls on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month,
Blood is
On Chinese New Year’s Eve, family members tend
In
World Olive (橄榄) Tree Day takes place
Protecting and growing the olive tree is
World Olive Tree Day is set up
There is much to learn, share and celebrate on World Olive Tree Day, and UNESCO encourages everyone to participate in
9 . Among 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, the Bouyei occupies the smallest with about 3, 000 people living in a few small villages.
On
Annually, Bouyei people celebrate four main festivals including Lunar New Year, the 1st lunar month of the year, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month’s festival of killing insects and New Rice Festival. During each festival, they
Bouyei people generally wear navy blue shirts, the button (扣子) of which is on the right side. Women’s costumes are more eye-catching with colorful
Currently, Ha Giang Province’s government has supported Bouyei people in
| A．Despite | B．While | C．Since | D．Besides |
| A．require | B．keep | C．adjust | D．develop |
| A．small | B．modern | C．clean | D．traditional |
| A．judge | B．accomplish | C．appoint | D．determine |
| A．generations | B．tribes | C．groups | D．nations |
| A．ceremony | B．graduation | C．wedding | D．opening |
| A．car | B．horse | C．motorbike | D．bus |
| A．drink | B．sell | C．store | D．make |
| A．forbidden | B．permitted | C．demanded | D．forced |
| A．prepare | B．purchase | C．plant | D．produce |
| A．ask | B．pray | C．beg | D．search |
| A．decorations | B．presents | C．styles | D．materials |
| A．bright | B．casual | C．fashionable | D．expensive |
| A．repairing | B．preserving | C．rebuilding | D．spreading |
| A．allowing | B．depending | C．arranging | D．encouraging |
10 . We all come from various backgrounds and have many differences in how we view the world and how we live our lives. Some earn more money than others, and some live in rural communities with diverse natural resources at our fingertips. Different cultures may be by several factors.
Every culture has their own spin (导向性陈述) on what foods people eat and how they prepare them. In larger communities, there are often plenty of options to explore.
My time in the military took me to the lands far from home where I lived with a diverse group of fellow soldiers.
So consider this: explore other cultures via food.
| A．Not every dish may be to your liking. |
| B．They viewed meal time in different ways. |
| C．In smaller rural communities, the choices are often more limited. |
| D．However, there is one unifying thread that runs through all of us — the need to eat. |
| E．I would never find an interest in the stories behind many of the foods being offered |
| F．Not only do the foods come from the United States, but they are also from around the world |
| G．Interestingly, many of the dishes of various cultures directly correlate to their specific environments. |
