I attended the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region this year. The festival,
I went to the games early with my friend and found that many people
Having been back home, I felt really tired,
2 . No matter how many times you go, Dubai always has something new in store for its natives and tourists. Let’s take a look at a few must-dos for your first time in this impressive city in the United Arab Emirates!
●Hit the famous Dubai Mall.
Any shopaholic (购物狂) worth their salt knows about the Dubai Mall, one of the most famous and the most expensive shopping centres in the world.
●Mind your manners.
While you’re searching for the next adventure, make sure you follow some basic rules of conduct that the local law prescribes. For example, if you’re travelling with your significant other, public displays of affection are strictly forbidden.
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Although you’ll find many tourists wearing clothes considered not entirely polite by the locals, there are certain rules that are strictly implemented in restaurants, malls, and entertainment centres. So, if you put on something considered inappropriate or revealing, you risk being asked to leave a place.
●Save some time for Jumeirah Beach.
Situated conveniently close to Burj al Arab, this spectacular stretch of the coast is a perfect way to spend some time sunbathing and enjoying the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
●Prepare your palate for Emirati cuisine.
Have you ever had a chance to sample Al Machboos, camel meat, or Manousheh? Arabic cuisine has some of the most extraordinary delicacies you could possibly imagine, few of which are prepared in the same manner outside of their native lands.
A.Jumeirah Beach is about 10 kilometres long. |
B.Pay attention to your dressing requirements. |
C.If you’re travelling with kids, you’ll find the beach perfect. |
D.Try the authentic Arabic coffee for a flavourful taste of the East. |
E.Dubai is indeed a destination packed with adventure and culture. |
F.Getting drunk or using offensive hand gestures are all illegal activities. |
G.Home to around 1,300 stores, it is a wonderful shopping place. |
3 . A back injury drove Briton Rose Oliver to tai chi, which led her to her husband and then took both of them to China. Twenty years ago, Oliver’s back injury
In 2000, the couple moved to Shanghai. They taught
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A.instructor | B.colleague | C.director | D.classmate |
A.sports | B.language | C.music | D.art |
A.backaches | B.headaches | C.toothaches | D.stomachaches |
A.strengthened | B.faded | C.came | D.worsened |
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A.holding on | B.standing up | C.turning away | D.giving up |
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A.inspiration | B.suggestion | C.adaptation | D.contribution |
A.natural | B.professional | C.significant | D.hopeful |
A.required | B.celebrated | C.respected | D.announced |
4 . Fan Jinshi, known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang”, has made protecting and researching Mogao Grottoes her lifelong passion.
In July 1963, shortly after graduating from Peking University, Fan made her way to Dunhuang without
To protect the treasure, Fan and her colleagues put doors on the caves, planted trees and started monitoring temperature in the caves. Mogao Grottoes took on a new look
In 1979, Mogao Grottoes were
In December 2018, Fan was awarded the
A.idea | B.plan | C.hesitation | D.schedule |
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A.delayed | B.disturbed | C.defeated | D.disconnected |
A.glanced | B.flashed | C.hit | D.happened |
A.peaceful | B.interesting | C.breathtaking | D.flexible |
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A.Meantime | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Altogether |
A.title | B.image | C.feature | D.outcome |
A.never | B.then | C.ever | D.still |
The most difficult thing about celebrating the Spring Festival in
In the countryside, it is completely opposite. Two years ago, a friend, Robin
If you are really interested in music, you’ve probably heard of the Bestival Music Festival. It
In order to get to the campsite of the Bestival, you have to take a boat called ferry,
The festival lasts four days. During that time, you forget all your
I took part in the Bestival with my friends last year. It was so exciting and we all lost
China is known as a state of etiquette (礼仪) and ceremonies. Take the example of an interesting story. Once upon a time, a man went on a long tour
Gifts are regarded as an important part to show politeness in China.
Chinese used to cup one hand in the other before the chest as a salute (致敬). This tradition, nowadays seldom
If you follow the usual rules of etiquette in China, there is no need to worry about the cultural barriers, for the warm and friendly Chinese will try their best to respect your customs when
8 . Newcomers always have a good time during Spring Festival.
Huda Mohammed, a doctoral student is looking forward to
The best thing about spending Spring Festival in Beijing is the lack of passengers on public transportation. For foreigners, it’s a good time to
Lunar New Year becomes increasingly recognized across the world.
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A.check | B.design | C.describe | D.decorate |
A.control | B.arrange | C.monitor | D.enjoy |
A.city | B.street | C.campus | D.hometown |
A.trouble | B.fun | C.appointments | D.tricks |
A.fetch | B.win | C.receive | D.choose |
A.hiding | B.containing | C.carrying | D.raising |
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A.religious | B.national | C.cultural | D.popular |
A.wear | B.press | C.occur | D.hang |
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A.designing | B.attending | C.recording | D.watching |
A.fails | B.plans | C.hesitates | D.refuses |
9 . Top 4 Traditional Festivals in China
The Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, falls on the first day of the first lunar month. Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China. It is an important family reunion time for Chinese people around the world.
2022 Date: February 1 (Tuesday)
2023 Date: January 22 (Sunday)
The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Jie or Shangyuan Festival, falls on the15th day of the first lunar month, it traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Tangyuan, also called yuanxiao, is a must-eat food for the Lantern Festival. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan symbolizes people’s desires for happiness and family reunions. Besides eating tangyuan, Chinese people would also light colourful lanterns and guess lantern riddles to celebrate this festival.
2022 Date: February 15 (Tuesday)
2023 Date: February 5 (Sunday)
The Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duan Wu Jie in Chinese, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Chinese people celebrate this festival by racing dragon boats, eating zongzi, drinking realgar wine, and hanging Chinese Mugwort to honour Qu Yuan.
2022 Date: June 3 (Friday)
2023 Date: June 22 (Thursday)
The Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. Like the Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an important time for family reunions. Chinese people would eat moon cakes, admire the full moon, and hang up colourful lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2022 Date: September 10 (Saturday)
2023 Date: September 29 (Friday)
1. Which do people traditionally have on the 15th day of the first lunar month?A.Realgar wine. | B.Yuanxiao. | C.Zongzi. | D.Moon cakes. |
A.On January 22. | B.On February 5. | C.On June 3. | D.On June 22. |
A.They’re a great time for reunion. | B.They’re only celebrated in China. |
C.They’re in memory of a great man. | D.They’re known for colourful lanterns. |
10 . Do you like Chinese traditional painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other?
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and became popular.
According to CCTV, this poetic dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》), created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18. The painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported by CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite (无限的) rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling (涟漪的) water.
When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. “More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago.” Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows have featured Chinese traditional culture and received warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.
“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mind. They accept Chinese culture and are proud of it,” Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
1. What’s the writing purpose of paragraph 1?A.To raise a question. | B.To introduce the topic. |
C.To describe the art world. | D.To show a doubtful thought. |
A.CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. | B.A Chinese blue-green landscape. |
C.Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng. | D.An old Chinese traditional painting. |
A.Traditional culture is accepted and loved by people. |
B.Green mountains and rivers greatly impress people. |
C.The poetic dance can be staged in the theaters later. |
D.Increasing modern shows feature Chinese traditional culture. |
A.It explains why Chinese art enjoys popularity. |
B.It shows us art can come to life through dance. |
C.It highlights the beauty of Chinese traditional art. |
D.It tells us the love for Chinese traditional painting. |