Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce
Hua Mulan,
To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several
2 . When you think of Chinese food in the US, fried rice, or General Tso’s chicken may first come to mind. But a new museum exhibition in New York City is trying to expand visitors’ palates (味蕾). It features stories of famous cooks like Martin Yan and home cooks whose food represents 18 different regional cooking styles of China.
“I think it’s unfair to just classify Chinese cooking as one,” says Kian Lam Kho, an organizer of “Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Stories of Chinese Food and Identity in America” at the Museum of Chinese in America. “Even with the same dish or same cuisine, every family has a different variation.” That’s why the organizers say if you want to taste the full range of Chinese cuisine in the US, you’ll need to go beyond restaurants and into home kitchens, which can play a central role in many immigrants’ lives.
“The kitchen itself is kind of a comfort when you come to a new country. That’s the one place where you set up as your home base, and you cook things that you remember from your past,” explains Audra Ang, another organizer.
One of the home cooks showcased in the exhibition is Ni Biying, 80, of Manhattan. She worked as a live-in babysitter for years before she could finally afford to rent a home with her own kitchen. These days, you can usually find her moving around her one-bedroom apartment as a sweet smell of vinegar and rice wine floats from her stove. For Ni, a small dinner for friends and family means preparing almost a dozen different dishes. She learned some of her techniques from her father, who made most of her family’s meals when she was a child. “I still miss the beef with stir-fried celery my father used to cook,” she says. And it’s the kind of comfort food that defines Chinese food for Ni.
1. What is the new museum exhibition mainly about?| A．Cuisine of different countries. | B．Exploration of famous restaurants. |
| C．History of Chinese immigration. | D．Stories of Chinese food and cooks. |
| A．It provides a wealthy life. | B．It brings a sense of belonging. |
| C．It helps them to accept new cultures. | D．It enables them to forget the past. |
| A．She worked in a Chinese restaurant. |
| B．She made most meals as a child. |
| C．She learned cooking from her father. |
| D．She lives with a big family. |
| A．Cuisine Gains New Variations |
| B．Home Cooking Brings More to the Table |
| C．Immigrants Seek Their Fortune in the US |
| D．Chinese Restaurant Tells Immigrant Tales |
3 . The “24 solar terms” (节气) originated and was first used in China. It was created thousands of years ago on the basis of practical needs of agricultural. Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agricultural production, explain special climate signs and even come up with healthy living tips. Last year, the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCO's world cultural heritage list(联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产名录). Now, it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest China's Guizhou Province.
On the eve of this year's Qingming Festival, Shi Changhong released (发布) his version of reproduced and packaged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs. Since their first release on Zcool on March 29, the gifs have won great praise among the general public and quickly flooded the social media with millions of hits during the festival period.
To maximize publicity, Shi released his work in three forms: the video, the animation and pictures. The background sounds add to the brilliance.
“When I watch the short video, I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in it. And it is really cool to liven up traditional Chinese culture in such a unique way.” WeChat user Xiao Feifei said.
“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work. To be honest, it would really surprise me if the work had not aroused great interest among Chinese people. The 24 solar terms is a deeply rooted concept that covers the essence of Chinese wisdom. However, only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms. My intention is to increase Chinese people’s self-awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture. Actually, the 24 solar terms work is only a part of my whole design program ‘Charm China’, which I started a year ago.” Shi told China Daily.
1. Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?| A．Travel. | B．Culture. | C．Agriculture. | D．Education. |
| A．Newspaper. | B．Magazine. |
| C．Radio broadcast. | D．Website. |
| A．The background sounds of the work make the video more attractive. |
| B．It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work. |
| C．Most people know all the names or the correct order of the 24 solar terms. |
| D．The 24 solar terms work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCO’s heritage list. |
| A．To introduce a creative designer. |
| B．To introduce the 24 solar terms work. |
| C．To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms. |
| D．To introduce a design program “Charm China”. |
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country ( and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “ The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “ King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthday of both composers.
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass. org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.25- Sept.5
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “ Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Jacob’s Pillow dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights this season include the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “ The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19-28
There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian Village” and “Old West Museum” to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo. com.
1. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to___________.| A．Jacob’s pillow Dance Festival | B．Moab Music Festival |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days | D．the Glimmerglass Festival |
| A．June 25. | B．July 19. | C．September 1. | D．August 24. |
| A．$41. | B．$22. | C．$36. | D．$18. |
| A．Education. | B．Literature. |
| C．Business. | D．Art. |
1. 中秋节的时间及起源(农历八月十五) ；
2. 中秋节的习俗及意义；
3. 邀请他来体验中秋节。
参考词汇：农历 the Chinese lunar calendar
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Smith，
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Yours,
Li Hua
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am from Wisconsin, and when we met someone for the first time, we usually shake hands with. Well, I had big surprise in Belgium. When I was introduced to my friend’s brother, something happened, that made me felt uncomfortable. I said “Hi” to him, extended my hand and he came up to me and kissed me on the cheek, not once, and three times, going from one cheek to the other! Of course, I went red and they started to laugh at me. In Belgium, that is common to greet someone by kissing three times. How vast different greeting tradition are across the world!
I was born in a town called Blackburn, in the northwest of England, and lived there till I left home
As a child, I went to my local school and, of course
To me, it doesn't seem at all strange to grow up as part of two cultures. I am always thinking that growing up with two cultures is a gift, not a
1. 时间：下周五晚六点半；
2. 地点：市民中心；
3. 诗词比赛的意义。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：《中国诗词大赛》Chinese Poetry Contest；市民中心：Citizen Center
Dear Adam,
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Yours
Li Hua
1. When was the Tiger Ying made?
| A．About 2,000 years ago. | B．About 3,000 years ago. | C．About 4,000 years ago. |
| A．His name is unknown. | B．He is from the UK. | C．He spent f41,000 on the thing. |
1. 母亲节的时间（五月的第二个周日）；2.如何表达祝福；3.母亲节的意义。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
