When naming a child, the culture is not the same in different places.
In many European countries, children are named after the names of relatives within their families. For example, in Italy, children are
In China, some names are connected with the
In an African country called Ghana’s Akan, the time when they were born
No matter where the name comes from, a name is the first gift to a child in life. For that reason, all names are
On the old Silk Road, Dunhuang was the gateway to and from Ancient China, a place
| preserve, balance, throughout, prevent, donate, protest, attempt, promote |
A new high-speed railway was to be built through the small town. However, an archaeologist
4 . What springs to mind when you think of kung fu, also known as wushu? Maybe the image of Shaolin monks striking fierce poses with a serious look in his eyes, or popular children’s movies like Kung Fu Panda.
Recently, Laurence J. Brahm, a documentary filmmaker from the United States, explored this question in Searching of Kung Fu. In the movie, Brahm travelled to cities in China and the US in search of the origin and value of kung fu.
Around a decade ago, Brahm was unable to use one of his legs for about two years and had to walk with crutches and a cane.
“Martial arts can help us connect our body, connect our neural system, connect our blood flow.
| A．Brahm's appreciation of kung fu is obvious. |
| B．Still others find additional values in the practice. |
| C．Chinese kung fu is a mirror of Chinese culture. |
| D．But do they really reveal the meaning of kung fu? |
| E．Besides, it can also connect us into our environment to increase our awareness. |
| F．But by practicing martial arts slowly, he was able to recover step by step. |
| G．So, the meaning of kung fu in Chinese is the art of stopping fighting, the art of nonviolence. |
The MidAutumn Festival
Marriage can vary
A man and a woman may choose to get married for many
The
The parents of the bride and the groom arranged the marriage in order to end a fight between the two families without either family
7 . Imagine a relay race. During this race, an athlete holds a stick as he runs a certain distance. Then he passes the stick to the next runner. That person runs faster, and then passes the stick to a third runner. Now imagine that the runners do not pass a stick. Instead they pass shiny silk, as well as gold, fruit, and glass. Imagine that the race does not move forward in just one direction. Instead the runners go back and forth along a road. They trade goods all along this route (路线) and at each end of it. Now imagine that the runners are businessmen. They lead caravans (商队) or lines of camels that carry things to sell. They travel on the ancient Silk Road to earn their living.
The Silk Road was a complex trade network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It stretched from eastern China, across central Asia and the Middle east, to the Mediterranean Sea. Businessmen traveled on the Silk Road from about 200 B.C. to about 1300 A.D.. Then sea travel began to offer new routes. Some people called the Silk Road the world’s longest highway. However, the Silk Road included many routes--not just one smooth path. The routes ran through mountains and across deserts. They passed through an area that now includes 18 countries. The Silk Road had many dangers. These dangers ranged from hot sun and deep snow to thieves and wars. Only expert traders could survive.
The Silk Road got its name from its most prized goods. People used silk as money. They could pay taxes or buy goods with it. Traders carried more than just silk, though. They had gold, silver, and glass from Europe. People in the Middle East and Asia wanted these things. Businessmen also took horses from flat, grassy areas in central Asia and brought them to China and other areas. The horses changed the way people farmed and ran their armies. Indian businessmen traded salt and rare, beautiful stones. Chinese merchants traded medicine and china. They also traded paper, which quickly replaced animal skins in the west. Businessmen carried apples from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to combine different trees to create new kinds of fruit. They taught this science to others, such as the Romans. The Romans began to grow apples for food. The Silk Road led to worldwide commerce 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.
The people along the Silk Road did not share only goods. They also shared beliefs. Monks, priests, and other faith leaders taught their religions to others. The Silk Road created pathways for knowledge, diplomacy, and religion.
1. People turned to the sea for new routes after around 1300 A.D.because ________.| A．the Silk Road included many routes |
| B．the Silk Road passed through many areas |
| C．people traveled on the Silk Road for too long |
| D．there were more dangers along the Silk Road |
| A．appropriate | B．preserved |
| C．valuable | D．useful |
| A．The Silk Road helped spread religions to more people. |
| B．The Silk Road gave people the idea to build highways. |
| C．Some people probably died while travelling. |
| D．Westerners probably used to write on animal skins. |
| A．Science. | B．Travel. |
| C．Sports. | D．Culture. |
1. Who is the speaker?
| A．An official. | B．A teacher. | C．A tourist. |
| A．Go to work. | B．Go to church. | C．Have a holiday. |
| A．Collect money for the poor. |
| B．Raise money for athletic games. |
| C．Hold money for the ruler. |
Nushu—literally meaning “female script(手稿)” is written language that
Hundreds of years ago, Nushu was taught at home by elderly women to girls. And during gatherings in villages, women would use the characters to write poems or song lyrics to express the
People often regard the characters
JiXianlin, the late historian and linguist, once
The news soon caused heated discussion across China, with many believing the incident to involve a cultural conflict between the East and West,while others view it as a form of discrimination against Chinese in the United States.
The United States is a diverse society, and in many cases, Chinese dancers are tolerated and even appreciated. Meanwhile, the United States is a society based on the rule of law, and due to cultural differences, local regulations seem to be very different from those in China. As a result, some old Chinese ladies dancing in New York’s Sunset Park found themselves caught in an embarrassing situation. Locals and immigrants from other nations view such noise as a violation of their right to enjoy tranquility. Calling the police is regarded as the most efficient way to solve such a problem.
Before, these ladies probably did not understand local customs and rules. However, since the incident took place, they should perhaps know a little better next time and keep the noise to a minimum. People from different nations are often supposed to reach compromises, respecting and tolerating each other.
Whatever your choice of entertainment, it is important not to affect other people’s lives. Square dancing is only one of many activities during which people should mind their behavior.
As for U.S. police practice, there might still be some room for improvement. Some were said to be rather rude, leading to the so-called “racial discrimination,” which is a sensitive topic in U.S. society.
If the involved parties could be more tolerant, and solve such problems without involving the court, perhaps immigrants would mix more.
1. The writer mentions the incident in Paragraph 1 to __________.
| A．show his opinion | B．make complaints |
| C．bring up the topic | D．criticize the local police |
| A．entertainment | B．quietness |
| C．freedom | D．quality |
| A．Go back to China. |
| B．Fight for their right. |
| C．Ask America to change its law. |
| D．Keep the noise lower. |
| A．He thinks all parties involved should be more tolerant. |
| B．He strongly supports the action of the local police. |
| C．He considers it a shame for senior Chinese ladies to do so. |
| D．He suggests such kind of problem should be solved in the court. |
