1 . Here are a few interesting facts about Teachers’ Day around the world.
China celebrates Teachers’ Day on September 10. The tradition began in the 1980s to improve teachers lives and status and encourage everyone to respect teachers.
In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5, in honor of Dr. Radhakrishnan. He was India’s second president and a person who believed in good education. Traditionally on this day, the teaching is done by the senior students while the teachers get a much-deserved break from their work.
The United Nations (联合国) has made October 5 World Teachers’ Day. This special day was started to let the world see what teachers have done and listen to the teachers’ worries and the things they want to change.
In the United States, National Teachers’ Day is always on the Tuesday of the first week of May, so the actual date is different every year. The history of celebrating this day goes back to 1944.
In Germany, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on June 12 every year. People will express their respect to teachers with many activities. Teachers always receive prizes, presents, beautiful cards and other things.
Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Brunei (文莱) on September 23.
January 15 is Teachers’ Day in Venezuela (委内瑞拉).
North Korea celebrates Teachers Day on September 5.
1. How many countries mentioned in the passage have their Teachers’ Day?| A．7. | B．8. | C．6. | D．9. |
| A．Radhakrishnan was the first president of India. |
| B．Radhakrishnan attached great importance to education. |
| C．On Teachers’ Day the teachers in India are still working hard. |
| D．Teachers’ Day is celebrated on December 5 in India. |
| A．To encourage everyone to respect and honor teachers. |
| B．To let the world realize teachers’ contributions and encourage people to care about and help teachers. |
| C．To see what teachers have done in the year. |
| D．To have a dialogue with teachers. |
| A．India. | B．Germany. |
| C．Brunei. | D．Venezuela. |
Qinqiang opera is widely considered to be the forefather of all styles of Chinese opera. The name “Qin”
Supposedly Qinqiang opera
Qinqiang was also one of the earliest forms of opera
Qinqiang is not just about the singing; it is
In 2006, it was listed as a National Intangible Culture Heritage by the Chinese government.
What comes to mind when you think of Chinese kung fu? For Laurence J. Brahm, a US filmmaker who recently completed his
The official Chinese name for kung fu is wushu. As Brahm explained, if you break down the character “wu”, it
In making his film, Brahm looked into different forms of kung fu widely
“Kung fu masters will avoid
“Kung fu, in
Brahm believes that today’s world
The tea
The status was conferred by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,
According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing skills are
5 . The Chinese new year begins on 22 January, 2023 and lasts until 9 February 2024.While most of Asia celebrates the year of the rabbit, Vietnam celebrates the year of the cat. In the Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), there are 12 animals, and the 4th animal is the rabbit; while in the Vietnamese zodiac, the 4th position is occupied by the cat. How the cat covered for the rabbit in Vietnam’s zodiac is still the subject of debate.
It was said the Jade Emperor organized a race across a river for all the animals in the world. The first 12 to reach the other side would appear in the zodiac. In the Chinese version of the story, the cat and the rat were riding across a river on an ox when the rat pushed the cat into the water. The rat won the race, turning the two animals into enemies. That is why cats have been hunting rats ever since. However, in the Vietnamese version — which did not have a rabbit — the cat could swim and ended up arriving.
One possible explanation for replacing rabbit with cat might have to do with language. In old Chinese, there is’ a word tied to the sign of the rabbit that is pronounced mao (卯). The pronunciation is similar to mèo, the Vietnamese word for cat.
Quyen Di, a lecturer at UCLA, said the custom has to do with the landscape of Vietnam. “Initially, the Chinese lived in the savanna (稀树草原) area, while the Vietnamese lived in the lowland area. The people of the savanna prefer a nomadic life, close to the wilderness, and they chose the rabbit as an animal that lived in the wild fields. In contrast, the lowland people of Vietnam consider rabbits as animals that are used for food and chose the cat because they believe cats are friends living in their house.
This year, many Vietnamese are buying new cat-themed cases for their mobile phones. And one of the top Google searches in Vietnam is “why there is no cat in the Chinese zodiac”.
1. What does the underlined phrase “covered for” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．took charge of | B．fought for |
| C．took the place of | D．depended on |
| A．The Jade Emperor showed favor to the cat. |
| B．The rabbit fell into the river in the zodiac race. |
| C．The cat finished fourth by swimming across the river. |
| D．The rat and the rabbit were enemies in ancient times. |
| A．Their living environment. |
| B．Their language pronunciation. |
| C．Their lifestyle of raising cats as pets. |
| D．Their custom of hunting rabbits for food. |
| A．The History of the Chinese Zodiac |
| B．Ways of Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit |
| C．The Popularity of Chinese Traditional Culture |
| D．The Origin of the Year of the Cat in Vietnam |
6 . Invented in the Tang Dynasty and widely adopted after the Song Dynasty in Fujian, the watertight-bulkhead (水密舱壁) technology permits the construction of ocean-going ships with watertight compartments (隔层). If one or two cabins are accidentally damaged at sea, water will not flood the other cabins and the ships will remain afloat.
The experience and working methods of watertight-bulkhead technology are transmitted orally from master to apprentices. However, the need for Chinese junks (中国式帆船) has decreased sharply as wooden ships have been replaced by steel-hulled ships, and today only three masters can claim full command of this technology. Associated building costs have also increased owing to a shortage in raw materials. Therefore, the inheritance (继承) of this heritage is decreasing, and inheritors are forced to seek alternative employment.
Zhang Guohui, a 77-year-old inheritor of the watertight-bulkhead techniques used to make Chinese junks, has been making ships for more than six decades. Coming from a poor family in a fishing town in East China’s Fujian Province, Zhang started to make a living at the age of 16 fishing on the open seas, which is where he developed a keen interest in constructing boats. As a fast learner, Zhang was later sent to shipyards in the cities of Quanzhou and Xiamen in Fujian Province, where he received training and became a master of traditional Chinese junks and gained fame because of his extremely skilled craftsmanship in the construction of these junks.
In fear that the traditional skills would die someday, Zhang started to restore old ships and make model junks for the museum with his 20 years of shipbuilding skills. “The restored ancient ships are the historical witnesses of Quanzhou as a maritime center of the East and Southeast Asia trade network,” said Zhang, adding that he finds the work meaningful since younger generations can learn from exhibitions of ancient ships that their ancestors had advanced shipbuilding technology at an early stage of development. “As long as I’m alive, I’ll keep passing on the heritage,” he said.
1. What function is expected of the watertight-bulkhead technology?| A．To prevent ships from sinking. | B．To reduce the weight of ships. |
| C．To allow ships to sail faster. | D．To help ships resist strong winds. |
| A．To prove the significance of steel-hulled ships.” |
| B．To stress the complex process of building wooden ships. |
| C．To present people’s efforts to pass down cultural heritages. |
| D．To show difficulties of inheriting watertight-bulkhead technology. |
| A．He supports his family by fishing. |
| B．He was born with a talent for shipbuilding. |
| C．He has devoted himself to constructing boats. |
| D．He has won many awards for restoring ancient ships. |
| A．Traditional culture should be innovated with the times. |
| B．The ancient ship trade originated from Quanzhou in China. |
| C．It is necessary for modern students to learn shipbuilding skills. |
| D．It is worth passing on traditional skills from generation to generation. |
Liangzhu Museum displays various burial objects found in the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins have gained worldwide recognition
When Zhang Han set foot inside Liangzhu Museum, the 10-year-old embarked on a tour that took him back more than 5,000 years. Wearing the smart glasses, Zhang
Tourists can also visit the official website of Liangzhu Museum to enjoy a virtual tour. With
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8 . Introduction to Sanxingdui Museum
Situated in the northeast of the state-protected Sanxingdui Site by the bank of the Yazi River in Guanghan — a city famed for its long history and splendid culture, Sanxingdui Museum is a modern theme museum which is 40 kilometers to the north of Chengdu.
Covering a total area of 530 yields, Sanxingdui Museum had its foundation laid in August 1992, and opened to the public in October 1997. Featured for its relics, architecture, demonstration and gardens, the museum has become a place of cultural and tourist attractions enjoying prestige both at home and abroad and one of the three exquisite spots Sichuan has offered to the world tourism.
Notice to Sanxingdui Site Museum Travelers
Ⅰ. Opening & Booking Time
Opening time: Gallery One 8:30-18:00 Gallery Two 8:30-18:30
Booking time: 8:30-17:00
Ⅱ. Visiting Route
Gallery One→Gallery Two
Ⅲ . Ticket Price
(1) Gallery ticket ¥72 ¥36 (students)
(2) Garden ticket ¥5
The ticket is used on the sold day and each gallery once.
Admission free for children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2m), seniors aged 60 or above and the disabled.
Ⅴ. Guide Service＆Price
(1) Guide Service
If you need a museum guide, please employ one at the reception desk in Gallery One.
Chinese, Cantonese, Tibetan: ¥80 (Group below 20 persons)
English, Japanese: ¥120 (Group below 20 persons）
(2) Guide Range: Gallery 1 & Gallery 2
(3) It takes about 80 minutes each guide service.
(4) We provide Chinese & English auto guiding device free of charge. Please deposit CNY ¥200 and your valid credential. If damaged or lost, you should compensate according to the cost price.
Ⅳ.Consulting telephone: 0838－5651526
Ⅵ. Complaint against the price telephone: 12358
1. What can we learn about Sanxingdui Museum?| A．It’s located in the northeast of Chengdu. |
| B．It’s an ancient theme museum. |
| C．It’s a famous place of cultural and tourist attractions. |
| D．It’s the only top tourist spots in Sichuan. |
| A．¥154. | B．¥118. |
| C．¥ 77. | D．¥ 41. |
| A．pay CNY ¥200 for a museum guide |
| B．first call the museum at 12358 for enquiry |
| C．use Chinese & English auto guiding device for free |
| D．deposit some money and provide her valid credential |
