1. Where were some of the earliest pots found?
A.In a cave. | B.On a farm. | C.In a river. |
A.Thick and dark. | B.Orange and black. | C.Small and colorful. |
A.About twenty thousand years ago. |
B.About five thousand years ago. |
C.About two thousand years ago. |
When it comes to the Silk Road, Zhang Qian, one of the most influential explorers of the Silk Road, will come to my mind.
Zhang Qian was a great explorer during the Han Dynasty.
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient
“This is one of the most important ancient
According to Michael, future research at the site has the potential to clarify a range of topics, including the rise of one of Africa's first complex societies. Currently, they plan to do a further
With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Route dates back to Han dynasty. Through this route, the Chinese highly
That route functioned
Throughout all these years, many great figures have made great
1. What is the conversation mainly about?
A.A picture. | B.A designer. | C.A building. |
A.Math. | B.Music. | C.History. |
6 . ANCIENT CHINESE ART ON SHOW
The Richfield Museum of Fine Art is proud to present our new exhibition, “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages.” Join us as we explore more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from the Middle Kingdom. From bronze bowls to ceramic vases, and jade sculptures to ink wash paintings, our goal is to display the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
The highlight of this exhibition is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great works of Tang Yin(1470-1524). Born during the Ming Dynasty, Tang sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service, so he turned to painting instead. In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known. This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses covered in snow, was made with extraordinary skill. Though it is over 500 years old, it looks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created.
Also of primary note is a collection of nearly 100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty(1600 BCE-1046 BCE). While the artists who made these great works are not known, they showed great skill in creating these beautiful pieces. Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong(1711-1799), a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.
Finally, we have many fine examples of Tang Dynasty (618-907) sculptures. Most of these are of Buddhist origin. Even though Buddhism entered China much earlier, it did not really begin to show expansion until the seventh century.
During this same period, trade along the Silk Road also boomed. Chinese sculpture thus found itself highly influenced by Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia through the Silk Road. These works were intended to spread Buddhism and they are of exceptional beauty and quality. Looking at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, one sees the faces of the past. History is brought to life.
This is just a small taste of what is in store for you in this exhibition. We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
“From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will run until November 25.
Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday (the museum is closed on Mondays). No one will be admitted into the exhibition after 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults: $8 for students; $5 for children under 12; free for children under 5.
No photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about the exhibition?A.It covers a history of more than 3,000 years. |
B.It only exhibits bronze bowls, ceramic vases and jade sculptures. |
C.It displays the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times. |
D.Its theme is “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”. |
A.He gained entry into the civil service. |
B.He was born in the Qing Dynasty. |
C.He was recognized as one of the greatest artists. |
D.His painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass was painted 400 years ago. |
A.are imported from the West |
B.were intended to spread Daoism |
C.are of exceptional beauty and quality |
D.are rarely shown in the public |
A.go to the museum on November 26 |
B.visit it on Monday |
C.have lunch in the museum |
D.visit it from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday |
时间:15世纪初至18世纪
目的:开辟新的贸易路线,寻找财富,获取知识
航海线路的开辟 :
1. 葡萄牙人在Prince Henry the Navigator的鼓励下开始在西非开辟新的航线;
2. 西班牙人试图在远东地区寻找新的贸易线路;
3. 法国和英国探险家也努力寻找通往未知地区的大门。
影响:改变了世界,为今日的地理学奠定了科学基础。
注意:
1. 词数150左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:路线 route;葡萄牙人 the Portuguese
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San Francisco is a great city, which was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that
In 1848,America got California
It is those immigrants from different countries and cultures
REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka ). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Haun’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century.
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today. The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. Trading has grown greatly in recent years, and will continue to do so in years to come. China has invested billions in systems and services along these routes, which will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.
China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places left to explore. In recent years, China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. From a scientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects.
Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?A.The stories of sailors. | B.Ocean exploration changed human history. |
C.Ocean exploration of China. | D.The change of the ocean transport. |
A.The future of China to reach out across the sea. B.The meaning of trade and curiosity. C.The ancient Silk Road. D.The Ming Dynasty’s relations with some regions. E.The Belt and Road Initiative. F.The other Chinese important projects. |
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3. Why did merchants and explorers try to explore the seas across the world?
A.Because they liked to do it. | B.Because they were forced to do it. |
C.Because they needed to complete the world map. | D.Because they were inspired by Marco Polo. |
A.Sending troops in the war time. | B.Trading only silk among countries. |
C.Learning cultures from other countries. | D.Bridging the trade and cultures among countries. |
A.Critical. | B.Supportive. | C.Indifferent. | D.Doubtful. |
A.To sell tea to western countries. |
B.To make business with neighbouring countries. |
C.To spread Chinese culture to other countries. |
D.To strengthen the bond between China and other countries. |
Trade and curiosity often form the
Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with the regions to the west of China. Seven large (fleet)
To reach out across the sea remains
China has joined
(1)The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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(2)Although the ancient sea routes of Zhen He have been travelled many times,there are still many other places left to explore.
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10 . The ancient silk road was a once in a life time journey. It was one of the most important milestones of trade and culture in world history, and the pioneer, Zhang Qian, could not be easily forgotten by history. He was an outstanding diplomat, traveler and explorer in the Han Dynasty of China, honored as the “the first Chinese to open their eyes to see the world” and “the Columbus of the east”.
In 138 BC, at the reign of Emperor Wudi, Zhang Qian was sent to the west of China for an alliance with the Yue-chi people to fight against the Xiongnu. He started his trip from Chang’an(now Xi’an in Shanxi Province)to Longxi(in Gansu Province). Along the way, no matter how difficult the environment was, his faith was firm. But unfortunately, Zhang was caught by the Xiongnu people just as he left Han, and was held prisoner for ten years.
Zhang finally managed to escape with some of his men and continued to travel west without any dry food or drinking water. Due to the excellent skill of shooting arrows, they survived by eating some birds and other animals along the way. When Zhang at last reached the Yue-chi in Northern India, he was disappointed to find that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people. On the return journey, Zhang Qian and his men were again caught. It was not until 125 BC that they returned to Chang’an.
Though Zhang hadn’t finished his mission, he brought back first-hand information on the geography, ethnography, and societies of Central Asia. The paths Zhang Qian explored later served as the highways connecting Europe, the Middle East, Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and East Asia. Commodities, crops, animals, religions, ideas, music, technology, and artifacts have been transported by diplomats, merchants and soldiers along this network of highways, which have, since the 19th century been known as the “Silk Road”. Zhang Qian has been remembered as the great explorer that opened up a new era of cultural exchange between East and West with long-lasting treasure well observable today.
1. What is the passage mainly about?A.Zhang Qian and Yue-chi people. | B.The importance of the Silk Road. |
C.The paths Zhang Qian explored. | D.Zhang Qian and the Silk Road. |
A.decision | B.exploration | C.agreement | D.excitement |
A.Columbus set the footprints on the ancient silk road. |
B.The Silk Road was a highway to Europe in Han Dynasty. |
C.Zhang Qian was a pioneer opening up the Silk Road. |
D.The Silk Road has the greatest value in Chinese history. |
A.Brave and strong-willed. | B.Careful and confident |
C.Proud and open-minded. | D.Honest and excellent. |