The 22nd “Meet in Beijing” International Arts Festival
As a major
A grand gala (文艺晚会)
As part of highlights from international shows, the opera Carmen and the ballet classic La Traviata
2 . On the last day of each year, it has become a ceremony for large crowds to gather in the brightly lit chaos of New York’s Times Square to ring in new beginnings.
Over the past century, the shining ball has evolved from an iron and wood cage decorated with light bulbs to a colorful crystal object.
Though Manhattan had been partially lit by electricity since the early 1880s, half of the American homes were still lit by gas lights and candles until the 1920s.
A.It seems you have time to change your life. |
B.City officials banned fireworks after just a few years. |
C.Last year, however, the Times Square ball dropped to empty streets. |
D.Many people might wonder how this New Year’s Eve celebration started. |
E.At 11:59 p.m. a shining ball drops down a pole, while attendees count down from 60. |
F.Ochs was inspired by the Western Union Building, which dropped a time ball each day at noon. |
G.The sight of a shining ball lowering down from the dark skies would have seemed fascinating. |
3 . Harbin Ice Festival 2022
Ever think of what Elsa's ice palace might look like in real life? Ice stairs, ice walls, and ice towers? When winter approaches, Harbin turns into a kingdom of ice and snow.
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival opens in late December and lasts for around 3 months, till late February.
What’s new for Harbin Ice Festival.
Every year, there’s a unique theme for the Ice Festival. For 2022, there will be tributes (歌颂) to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. You will find the whole park is like a huge Winter Olympics venue (场地)!
A huge Snowflake Ferris Wheel (摩天轮) has already been built inside the park. Visitors will be able to ride on the Ferris Wheel and overlook the ice castles in early 2023. For this upcoming festival, the highlight may be when the giant Snowflake is colorfully lit up at night, shining high in the sky.
Yearly Time Line
Dates | Activities |
Early December | Ice Harvest |
December | Carving and Building |
Christmas period | Unofficial Opening |
Jan. 5, 2022 | Opening Ceremony |
Jan. 21 to Feb. 15, 2022 | Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year |
Late Feb.to early Mar. | Ice and snow sculptures start to melt |
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·Dec. 25, 2021-Jan. 5, 2022: ¥170/person (half price for children)
·Jan. 6, 2022-Feb. 28, 2022: ¥230/person (half price for children)
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Attention
As long as the ice and snow sculptures are open to visitors, it is impossible to take photos of the charming ice buildings without any visitors in! This might be different from what you see in the media (that have special access).
1. What can visitors do during Harbin Ice Festival 2022?A.Visit Elsa’s real ice palace. |
B.Watch Winter Olympics events. |
C.Take the Snowflake Ferris Wheel. |
D.Enjoy the colorfully lighted Snowflake. |
A.¥425. | B.¥510. | C.¥575. | D.¥690. |
A.A travel review. | B.A tourism website. |
C.A tourism scrapbook. | D.A travel magazine. |
Festivals
Customs play a significant and relatively stable role in festivals,
Festivals are an important part of society. They are occasions
1. What will the man probably be for Halloween this year?
A.A soldier. | B.A cowboy. | C.A superhero. |
A.Eat candy. | B.Visit her friends. | C.See films. |
1. What do the members of the BSA usually do every year?
A.They sell cookies. |
B.They make decorations. |
C.They work in the yard or clean the park. |
A.At a local market. | B.At a community center. | C.At an elder-care home. |
A.Paper-cutting. | B.Gardening. | C.Painting. |
A.The event will repeat. |
B.More women will join in the event. |
C.The location of the event will be changed. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.A birthday party. | B.A festival. | C.A class reunion. |
A.Stay with her family. | B.Go to a party with the man. | C.Go on vacation. |
8 . Holidays
Holiday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season. |
The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are £57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure. |
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about — from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong. For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours. |
A.Choose the holiday in Devon. | B.Go to the Snowdonia Centre. |
C.Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. | D.Visit Acapulco and Hawaii. |
A.It provides chances of family gatherings. | B.It provides customers with good food. |
C.It offers a sports lesson. | D.It offers comfortable rooms. |
A.You can have free meals on deck every day. |
B.You can sleep on a ship and tour many places. |
C.You will have chances to watch and act in a play. |
D.You have to do your own packing and unpacking. |
A.He had a picnic. | B.He gave a party. | C.He took a ride. |
1. What are the speakers talking about?
A.A birthday party. | B.The man's friends. | C.A big box. |
A.Surprised. | B.Excited. | C.Calm. |