时文阅读合集(清明节+牡丹文化+认识宗庆后+天水麻辣烫+小米汽车+语文课本里的美)
时文阅读-清明节
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The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on Thursday this year. Qingming, 1.________(literal) meaning "clear and bright," is one of the 24 Solar Terms of the traditional Chinese calendar. The day heralds a season of 2.___________(rise)temperatures and increased rainfall, making it a high time for plowing and sowing.The Qingming Festival is believed to have a history of about 2,500 years. Over the centuries, Chinese people have 3.____________(develop) colorful traditions, including flying kites, playing on swings and going on spring outings. A most important tradition of the festival is honoring one's ancestors and commemorating deceased family members and relatives, usually at their graves.
Right now, people across China are heading home to visit graves 4.________ the burial sites of their ancestors, tidy up tombs, offer flowers and food, and burn offerings, usually paper money, paper clothes and paper houses, as a way to remember and express nostalgia for their departed relatives. In some regions, firecrackers are also set off while sweeping tombs to alert their ancestors of the family's presence and drive away evil spirits. In rural areas 5._________ there are more trees and plants, igniting paper money and setting off firecrackers can easily cause fires. In urban areas, due to urbanization leading to the disappearance of some cemeteries, many people burn paper and incense on the streets, leaving fires but also scattered ashes and uncleared offerings to be seen everywhere.
The Qingming Festival calls 6._______ greener, safer and more civilized rituals. Recently, many places have issued proposals for civilized tomb-sweeping, advocating not only for citizens strengthen 7._________ (they) safety awareness and abstain from burning paper offerings by the roadside but also providing various civilized tomb-sweeping methods for citizens to refer to. Examples include encouraging 8.________ use of fresh flowers, tree-planting memorials, online tomb-sweeping, and proxy tomb-sweeping instead of burning paper money and incense. Promoting frugal funeral practices, simplifying funeral ceremonies, and supporting eco-burials such as scattering ashes at sea and natural burials as well as inheriting the red gene by visiting martyrs' memorial halls and red education 9._________(base) to learn about the heroic deeds of revolutionary martyrs are also other preferable options.
The Qingming Festival 10.__________(embody) the emotional pursuit of Chinese people on family ties and respect for the ancestors, embodying the humanistic spirit of generations remembering martyrs and continuing their bloodline. Understanding the essence of the Qingming Festival itself is far more important than pursuing traditional forms. Civilized tomb-sweeping will not weaken the sentiment of remembrance but will be more in line with the essence of cherishing memories and respecting life.
【参考答案】
1.literally 2.rising 3.have developed 4.or 5.where 6.for 7.their 8.the 9.bases 10.embodies
时文阅读-牡丹文化
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Flowers have long been symbols of civilizations worldwide. Every country has its own national flower. China boasts abundant floral resources, yet, peony is the one 1._______ represents the Chinese nation the most, and the flower also shows the country's unique culture. Flowers' symbolic meanings promote cross-cultural exchanges. 2._______(they) aesthetics can also arouse people's consensus regardless of cultural differences. Why does the peony look so unique in the eyes of Chinese people In our tradition, the flower peony is often seen to metaphorically describe Chinese people's 3._________(share) aesthetic tendencies. A peony flower looks elegant and poised. It carries auspicious meaning to Chinese people.
When was the peony first praised by Chinese people The answer 4.________ the question can be found in ancient poems created by masters like Bai Juyi and Liu Yuxi, both renowned poets in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Liu once described the color of the peony as the "color" of the prosperous Tang. Therefore, there was 5._________ metaphorical relationship between the "peony" and the "Tang Dynasty." Since then, the flower has been an embodiment of the prosperous Chinese nation. In modern times, "peony culture" continues to play a major role in bringing Chinese values to the world.
To be specific, discourse on China's peony culture can 6._______(establish) within a multidimensional narrative system that includes aspects such as culture, ecology, industrial development 7._______ urban development. Through such different narrative patterns, we hope the cultural identity of the peony can be polished to increase the international influence of China's peony culture.
The rise of audio-video digital productions has opened up new means in the information age. They can help increase China's international influence. So, the international promotion of China's peony culture should include video and digital productions. Through visual 8._______(language) that combine images, sounds and words, peony culture can be better understood by overseas audiences. Documentaries like The Journey of Chinese Plants are a good example.
9._______(tell) a good story about peonies is not a solo performance that belongs to any particular community but to all of us. To expand the international influence of peony culture and make the world fall in love with peonies, we should borrow the voice of multiple media organs such as new media sites and also "vloggers." The most important thing is that the story of peonies should be empathetic, with the goal of forming 10._______(culture), emotional, and value resonance and thus deepening overseas audiences' positive feelings for Chinese culture. We hope that the elegant peony continues to promote the spread of China's modern civilization.
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1.that 2.Their 3.shared 4.to 5.a 6.be established 7.and 8.languages 9.Telling 10.cultural
时文阅读-认识宗庆后
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Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of Chinese beverage giant Wahaha Group, died on Sunday at the age of 79, the company has confirmed.On Thursday, the company said that Zong was hospitalized 1.______ remained in stable condition. The group's business is operating as normal.
In 1987, Zong led two retired teachers to set up a school-run enterprise. With a loan of 140,000 yuan ($19,700 at current rates), they started selling soda and popsicles on 2._______ consignment basis. Later through technological and marketing innovation, they created the famous brand Wahaha. Zong also 3.________(become) a major representative of China's private entrepreneurs after reform and opening-up kicked off in 1978, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.Zong was a deputy to the 10th, 11th and 12th National People's Congresses, and a representative of the 12th, 13th and 14th National Congresses of the Communist Party of China in Zhejiang Province. He won 4._______(honor) including the National Model Worker, the National May 1 Labor Medal and the "Top 100 outstanding private entrepreneurs at the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up award.""For Chinese entrepreneurs, 5._______ is essential to be patriotic, to innovate continuously and to care for employees," Zong once said. "Only in this way can private firms thrive."With regard to personal wealth, Zong topped the list of the richest people in the Chinese mainland 6._______ more than one occasion. As of March 23, 2023, Zong ranked No.121 on the Hurun Global Rich List 2023 with wealth of 100 billion yuan.
As a leader in China's beverage industry, Zong created a large number of household beverage brands including Wahaha purified water and AD calcium milk. He was regarded as one of the representatives of the first generation of entrepreneurs in Zhejiang andiconic figure of China's economic reform. Set up in 1987, the company continued to expand, with output value exceeding 100 million yuan in 1990, 7._______(climb) to 10 billion yuan in 2003 and reaching 78.28 billion yuan in 2013. In 2022, the group company's sales reached 51.202 billion yuan.Media reported that Zong had the habit of reading hard copies of major newspapers in China, 8.________ his assistants printed out for him - meaning each time he went on a business trip, his team would bring a small printer, A4 paper and ink cartridges.
Although Zong once served as the chairman of Wahaha Group, a successor has long been in place. In December 2021, Wahaha Group 9._______(official) announced that Zong Fuli, daughter of Zong Qinghou, was installed as vice chairman and general manager of the group. The father did not hide his pride in her daughter, giving her 90 points in a public media interview for her 10._______(perform) in running the group.In a Dialogue program of CCTV last year, Zong Qinghou addressed succession within the company. He said he would not retire, but would step back and let young people take charge of day-to-day operations.
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1.but 2.a 3.became 4.honors 5.it 6.on 7.climbing 8.which 9.officially 10.performance
时文阅读-天水麻辣烫
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Tianshui spicy hot pot, based in Northwest China's Gansu Province, 1.______(be) trending on China's social media recently, attracting troves of tourists for this delicious and mouth-watering delicacy. Driven by social media buzz and local marketing promotions, tourists 2._______ foodies alike have flocked to Tianshui.
The Gansu-style spicy hot pot, 3.________ features fragrant splashed chili oil and distinctive and wide noodles, has recently been popular, attracting foodies from all over China. It is a tongue-numbing spicy dish loved for its 4.________ (satisfy) flavor and the richness of colors. Different from Sichuan cuisine, another place in Southwest China famous for 5._________ (it) hot pot, the secrets for tickling the taste buds come from local specialty ingredients in Tianshui - Maiji peppercorns and Gangu chili peppers. Both belong to local specialty agricultural industries.While some say Tianshui's hot pot sensation is aimed at emulating the success of Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province and Zibo in East China's Shandong Province, two phenomenal travel 6._______(hit) thanks to social media promotion, hospitality of local people and the high level of services provided to vast tourists.
Nowadays, a Tianshui spicy hot pot restaurant is 7._______ must-go visit in the city. To better allow tourist enjoyment of the delicious food, the local government not only provides special bus commute but also prepares agricultural specialties, boutique cultural tourism routes, and exquisite local products, allowing tourists to experience the charm of local culture 8._______ savoring the delicacies.Meanwhile, local tourism authorities are capitalizing on the city's newfound fame to stimulate the local economy. Starting from Saturday, the local authorities launched a food festival to showcase a variety of Tianshui cuisine. The week-long event 9.______(expect) to attract dozens of local businesses and hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the country to join in the spicy hot pot "carnival".The popularity of Tianshui's spicy hot pot has had a significant impact on local cultural tourism, consumption and 10._______(boost) local service sector growth.
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1.has been 2.and 3.with 4.satisfying 5.its 6.hits 7.a 8.while 9.is expected 10.boosted
时文阅读-小米汽车
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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi held a launch event for its first electric vehicle (EV) model, the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7), in Beijing on Thursday. It marks the smartphone giant's entry into the competitive and 1.___________ (challenge) Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) market, analysts said.
China's NEV market has become the world's biggest, and 2.___________(carmaker) are ramping up efforts to improve technological capabilities amid an ongoing price war.Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday that BYD, China's top NEV manufacturer, has become the world's first NEV firm to produce 7 million cars. The company 3.____________(report) annual NEV sales of more than 3.02 million units in 2023, maintaining its lead in the global NEV market.All these signs indicate that with the accelerated development of global green travel, Chinese brands are leading the transformation of the automotive industry, Wu said. This is inseparable 4._________ China's industrial advantages in the scale and systematization of NEVs, he added.
It's still unknown 5._________ Xiaomi's ambition to fulfil its auto business dream will succeed. However, analysts believe it will drive innovation and progress in NEV technology, 6.__________ help promote the expansion and market penetration of NEVs by attracting more consumers, and increasing awareness and acceptance of NEVs.China is the world's largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). In the first two months of 2024, production reached 1.252 million, up 28.2 percent year-on-year, and sales reached 1.207 million, up 29.4 percent year-on-year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.The 7._________(combine) share of EVs and hybrids in China's auto sales is likely to reach 42 percent to 45 percent this year, up from 36 percent in 2023, according to 8._________report by AP citing data from Fitch Ratings on Thursday.
There is also strong support for the development of NEVs at the national level. China will consolidate and enhance 9.__________(it) leading position in industries such as intelligent connected new-energy vehicles, according to the 2024 Government Work Report.Analysts believe that further refinement and implementation of relevant policies will help to 10.__________(continuous) consolidate and expand the stable and positive development trend of the automotive industry and stimulate enterprise innovation.
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1.challenging 2.carmakers 3.reported 4.from 5.whether 6.and 7.combined 8.a 9.its 10.continuously
时文阅读-语文课本里的美
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Recently, the topic "Take photos of a textbook cover by chance" has swiftly gone viral online. This earnest and 1.______(live) form of communication quickly gained favor with the public and now textbook covers have become 2.______ hit template with which everyone can create textbook-style photos.
Following the conclusion of the two sessions, some media began to use textbook cover templates to introduce the 2024 government commitments. People have also been sharing scenic photos or short 3._______(video) with textbook covers in the background. Beautiful scenery or interesting moments lively displayed against such a background 4._________(reveal) a unique Chinese romance. Many cultural and tourism departments have launched textbook covers featuring their iconic urban landscapes 5._______ make viewers feel as if they are immersed 6.________ vivid paintings. Some 7.________(include) ancient verses from classic poetry, illustrating Eastern aesthetics from a new perspective recently.
For example, Beijing, as the capital city of China with a long history and profound cultural heritage, enjoys abundant historical sites. You can easily find beautiful scenery from the capital in Chinese textbooks or, in the city 8._______(it), find the source materials 9.______(use) for textbooks in various disciplines such as mathematics, English, biology, art, geography and chemistry. The attractions in the city are rich and colorful. Historical relics, natural scenery, modern architecture, or scientific and educational atmosphere make visitors want to linger and gain further knowledge and inspiration. No wonder the cultural and tourism department in the city has presented landmark scenic spots in a textbook style,10._______(allow) viewers to personally experience the beauty and art of life and perceive history and the passing of time.
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1.lively 2.a 3.videos 4.reveals 5.that 6.in 7.have concluded 8.itself 9.used 10.allowing