九年级（上）英语期末复习阅读填表19篇（含答案）
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期末复习 阅读填表 19篇
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一、任务型阅读
Chopsticks (or kuaizi in Chinese) are a kind of common tableware in the world, they are widely used in Asia and overseas Chinese Community. Chopsticks are also one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
There are many stories about who may have invented them. About 3000 years ago, our ancestor called Dayu who helped people fight against floods. He was always busy and often ate in the wild. To save time, he used two branches to get the food. He found this way was more convenient than using hands. People followed him to use chopsticks to eat. In fact, the earliest chopsticks were invented more than 3,000 years old ago, dating back to the Shang Dynasty. Around 500 A．D．, the use of chopsticks spread from China to some countries in Asia like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. Cun and fen are Chinese units of measurement.7 cun 6 fen is about 25.3333333cm. They are round at one end and squared at the other. In ancient times, the wealthy had their chopsticks made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials. Nowadays, they are made from different materials.
Although chopsticks are simple sticks, there is some Chinese philosophy (哲学) in them. The round end represents the sky and the squared end represents the earth. They are always used in pair which is full of Chinese best wishes. Chinese like even numbers (偶数) because pair in Chinese is a very lucky word. So a pair of chopsticks can be used as the wedding gift. It means “to have a smart baby soon”.
Meanwhile, there are some customs to use chopsticks while eating. Remember not to use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make a lot of noise. Never use them to point at others or to put them into rice directly. They are considered as impolite manners.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
The culture of Chinese 1
Chopsticks are not just a kind of common tableware in the world, but one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
The long 2 of chopsticks ※A story says that Dayu came up with the idea to get the food 3 two branches similar to chopsticks. ※The earliest chopsticks were invented over 3000 years ago. ※The use of chopsticks spread from China to some 4 countries like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
The shape of chopsticks ※Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. ※They are round at one end and squared at the other. ※In ancient times, people with much 5 had theirs made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials while nowadays they are made from different ones.
The philosophy in chopsticks ※The round end represents the sky and the squared end represents the earth. ※We Chinese try to avoid 6 words so we like even numbers. ※It is 7 to give a newly married couple a pair of chopsticks because it sounds like “zaoshengguizi” in Chinese.
The 8 about chopsticks ※ 9 use chopsticks to hit the side or your bowl or plate. ※Don’t use them to point at others or put them into 10 directly.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
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Have you noticed how things in nature slow down in winter Animals sleep through the winter, insects stop buzzing (发出嗡嗡声) so much and leaves have dropped from the trees. There’s a lot we can learn from the natural world by learning to take things easy.
One of the reasons that animals and plants slow down is to save energy. As humans are part of the natural world, it is good for people too. We need to rest so we can be full of energy when it’s time to be active again. Taking it easy helps us to notice more of what’s happening around us, like how a plant grows or how the clouds move in the sky. When we do things slowly, we pay attention to details we might miss if we rush.
Slowing down gives you a chance to rest in between all the activities that fill your days-whether that’s school, homework, activities or spending time with family and friends. When you relax, your blood flows more steadily and your body digests (消化) food more easily. Resting also calms the mind, which improves our attention, memory and feelings. Slowing down is like giving your body a hug from the inside. It can also help learning. AUS study found that school pupils who were given 15 minutes of quiet time to read or think at the start or the end of the day were happier. The pupils also worked harder, paid more attention in class and got better grades.
Slowing down is a great way to get more from every moment. Next time, you go for a walk, instead of rushing from point A to point B, try paying attention to your surroundings - listen out for birds or the sound of the wind, notice scenery and any smells in the air. You could also try cooking something that takes time and patience. Notice what difference it makes to how you think and feel.
In a word, we humans should follow the rhythms of nature. So, enjoy life in the slow lane (小巷) during the winter month. Resting helps to save energy.
Things in nature slow down in 11 . We human beings can learn to take things easy to learn from the natural world.
Reasons
Why go slow Animals and plants slow down to save energy, and it’s good for people too. * Rest to be 12 when it’s time to be active again. * Take it easy to notice more of what’s happening around us. Such as how a plant grows or how the clouds move in the sky. * Do things slowly and pay attention to details we might miss 13 we rush.
Why is relaxation 14 for you Slowing down gives you a 15 to rest in between all the activities that fill your days. * Relaxation helps blood flow more steadily and your body digests (消化) food more easily. * Resting calms the mind and 16 our attention, memory and feelings. * Slowing down is like a hug from the inside. It can also help learning. School pupils were happier if they could 17 15 minutes of quiet time to read or think at the start or the end of the day. They also worked harder, paid more attention in class and got better grades.
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What should we do We humans should follow the rhythms of nature. Slow down to enjoy life during the winter month. Rest to save energy. * Don’t rush from point A to point B, walk and pay attention to the surroundings 19 . * Try cooking something that takes time and 20 . Notice what difference it makes to how you think and feel.
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Have you ever wished you could grow up fast so you could use your own money Earning money isn’t just for adults; teenagers can get in on the action too.
Money gives you choices. Perhaps you want to buy a better birthday present for your grandfather, then the extra money you make helps.
Money gives you independence (独立). When you make your own money, you don’t have to depend on someone else. 100 yuan that you make by yourself feels a lot better than 160 yuan from your parents.
Moreover, making money is a learning process. By working for your own money, you’ll learn the skills necessary to succeed in the real world more act vely. This includes dealing with money, communicating with other people, applying knowledge from school, and managing your time wisely.
You can start making money by trying the following:
Collect soft drink cans. You can sell the cans and use the money for a new basketball. Plus, you’ll contribute to a cleaner and more pleasant environment!
Sell homemade goods. If you have a talent for DIY or baking, you can make and sell items like art pieces and cup cakes. To set a proper price, consider both the cost of materials and the time spent making the item.
Sell used books. You may have some books that you have read but you don’t warit to keep. Selling them can be a way to earn money and support a green lifestyle.
·Want to be a teacher in the future Begin practicing now. Are you skilled in Math, reading, or creating music You can teach younger children how to get better grades or provide winter music lessons.
What are you good at What do you like to do Whatever you choose should be safe and lawful. Discuss your plans with your parents; you’ll need them to say “yes”.
Making your own money
21 for making your own money You can have 22 . If you have your own money, it may help you buy something better. You may feel pared with the money from your parents, the money you earn can give you a better feeling, even if it is much 23 . You are likely to be an active 24 . Things like dealing with money, communicating with others, applying knowledge to practice will lead to your 25 in the real world.
Reminders before action Safety comes first. What you do mustn’t be 26 the law. Tell your parents your ideas and let them 27 with you.
Ways to make your own money What should be considered to set a proper price for homemade goods (不限词数) 28 Which ways mentioned can help protect the environment (不限词数) 29 Besides (除了) the ways mentioned, how would you make your own money (不限词数) 30
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Are Home Robots a Good Idea
As science and technology develop so fast, there are many types of home robots on the market today. More and more people like them and want to own one. Amazon’s Astro is the favourite on the robot market. It can do many tasks, such as carrying drinks and playing music. The robot can also be controlled when the owner is not at home. It can be used to check on pets and people, or whether the oven (烤箱) is left on. Other home robots can be used to do housework and more. Do you think home robots are a good idea
Emily I’d like to have a home robot! Home robots can help out with housework. This makes people free enough to do the things they enjoy. The robots can also help people guard against any possible danger in homes. For example, it can remind the owner when there is a water leak (漏水) or a broken window. It can keep an eye on pets or young children. What’s more, the robots can stay and chat with people. They can also help people stay in touch. In this way, they can make people feel less lonely. In general, home robots can provide people with what is needed. Lucas I don’t think it’s good to have home robots! Doing housework is a good way for us to stay active and healthy. If home robots do everything for us, we will become lazy. Even worse, we will be unable to do certain tasks. If the robot breaks down, we may not be able to clean our home or cook for ourselves. Lots of people already depend on phones for navigation (导航) and can’t read maps. Also, many home robots, like Astro, have cameras and microphones. They can record lots of information about us, including our conversations. As a result, our private information can’t be protected.
Just as the saying goes, every coin has two sides. Home robots can bring us a lot of convenience (便利) and make our life easier. But if we depend on them too much, we may be troubled with it as well. That’s a problem worth thinking about.
Title: Are Home Robots a Good Idea
The introduction to home robots With the fast 31 of science and technology, there are many types of home robots on the market today. These robots are becoming more 32 .
A (n) 33 Astro, a home robot, can do many tasks: *carrying drinks and playing music *checking on pets, people and electrical appliances (电器)
Different ideas about having home robots.
Emily: Yes Emily: 34
*Home robots can do housework. Then people will have much 35 to do what they enjoy. *Home robots can make people feel 36 because they can be used to check on their home. *Home robots can stop people from feeling lonely. *In general, home robots can 37 people’s needs. *If home robots do everything for us, we will become lazy. *People will depend on home robots and lose the 38 to do certain tasks. *Lots of information about people can be 39 by home robots and people’s privacy can’t be protected.
Conclusion: Home robots can help us live more 40 , but we shouldn’t depend on them too much.
Face changing, or Bian Lian in Chinese, is an important part of Sichuan Opera. It started about 300 years ago. And it is one of the most valuable treasures in traditional Chinese culture. The changing faces show different feelings of actors in a special way.
It is thought that face changing has something to do with fighting against dangerous animals. In ancient times, when people met with dangerous animals, they painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare the animals away. Later, people used this in the shows of Sichuan Opera. And as time went by, it turned into a great form of art.
Face changing is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious arts, and only the masters really know how it works. Many people are curious about the secret of face-changing. Generally, there are three face-changing techniques (技巧):
Mopping (抹脸): The performer mops out the colourful grease paints (油彩) which are hidden in a certain part of his face to change his facial appearance when necessary.
Blowing (吹脸): The performer blows powder hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage so that it blows back onto his face following with his move.
Pulling (扯脸): The performer can pull down a mask which has been hidden on the top of his head ahead of time, changing his face into red, green, blue or black to express happiness, hate, anger or sadness. This technique is so complicated that the performer must move quickly yet smoothly to achieve the amazing effect.
Face changing is an ever-changing art, and it continues to develop with technology. By the early 1900s, artists could switch up to 3 masks each performance. By the 1990s, artists could use up to 4 masks. And by 2000, the number rose to 8. Nowadays, using silk masks and modern technology, artists can change 18 to 20 different masks.
Face changing—an important part of Sichuan Opera
An 41 to face changing History It started about three 42 ago.
Importance It is of great 43 in traditional Chinese culture.
Origin (起源) In ancient times, people painted colourful pictures on their faces in order to 44 the animals away.
Three face-changing techniques Mopping Colourful grease paints are hidden in a certain part of the 45 face and they’re mopped out when necessary.
46 The performer blows powder hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage in order that it blows back and sticks to the face.
Pulling The performer pulls down different colours of masks to 47 different feelings. The performer must move quickly yet smoothly to achieve the amazing effect.
The 48 of face changing 49 the early 1900s, face changing has continued to develop with technology all the time.
Nowadays, the number of masks that artists can change in each performance has become much 50 with the use of silk masks and modern technology.
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We often hear a parent shout, “Tidy your room!”. It’s thought that an unmade bed and messy (杂乱的) floor can make other family members stressed.
A study found that mess and managing it are “central and important to happiness” while a messy living space make people more stressed, especially in women. On the other hand, some untidiness may be the sign of creativity. So what do you think, is it OK to have a messy bedroom Recently, this topic has caused hot discussion online.
Yes — it’s not a big deal
It is important for children to have their own space where they can be themselves. By allowing children to keep their room as they want, parents are helping children prepare for later life. Also, clearing up your room is a waste of time and there are more important things to focus on, like work and hobbies. Anyway, there is a great chance of getting the room messy again.
No — messiness leads to bad feelings
Research shows that in a messy room, you may feel worried and can’t focus on tasks like homework. A tidy room can improve clear thinking and calmness. It also means you have more space for activities and won’t lose things. What’s more, mess might be dangerous — you can fall down or knock something onto the floor and break it.
In my opinion, we can live according to our own willingness if we live alone. However, keeping our space clean and tidy is an important life skill. It is unfair (不公正的) to other family members if our room is messy as it is part of their home too, and we should respect that.
A discussion on whether to leave your bedroom messy
The background ·It’s 51 to hear parents ask their children to tidy their rooms. ·An untidy environment can be stressful for the 52 of the family.
Different discoveries of a study ·Mess and managing the room 53 a lot to happiness. ·A messy living space can cause stress levels (等级) to 54 . ·However, messiness can be a sign of a creative mind.
Different voices Voice for it:·If children are 55 to keep the room as they want, it can help them prepare for their later life. ·Clearing up a room costs a lot of time and then it may get messy again.
Voice 56 it:·An untidy room can cause worries and 57 children from focusing on tasks like homework. ·A tidy room can make us think more 58 and keep calmer. ·A tidy room can provide more space and avoid some possible 59 like falling down or breaking things.
The writer’s opinions ·Being tidy is an important life skill. ·We should respect other family members’ habits 60 we live alone.
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Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time. He was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. When he was 4 years old, his father started teaching him to play the piano. Later, Beethoven took lessons from other teachers. He also learned to play the violin and the organ (管风琴) when he was very young. In 1787, when Beethoven was 17, he visited Vienna, Austria. There, he played for a famous musician named Mozart. Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792 to study with another famous musician, Haydn. Beethoven lived in Vienna the rest of his life.
Beethoven played music that other people had written. But he also liked to improvise (即兴创作). Beethoven would ask someone to play a few notes on a piano. Then he’d sit down and play those same few notes and add more. Soon, he would create a whole new tune.
As a composer, Beethoven was a great talent. He liked to write, or compose, his own music. He heard music in his head. Then he wrote the songs down on paper. While writing, Beethoven played his songs on the piano to hear how they sounded. He would rewrite his music over and over. Finally, he would be pleased with his new music.
Around 1798, Beethoven started going deaf. At first, he had trouble hearing people talk. Later, he couldn’t hear his own music. By 1820, Beethoven was totally deaf. Though he couldn’t hear, Beethoven kept playing music. He even kept composing! When Beethoven composed, he “heard” the tunes in his mind. Then he wrote them down. How did Beethoven hear music in his head Softly sing aloud a song you know well, like Mary Had a Little Lamb. As you sing, you can hear the song with your ears. Now silently sing the same song to yourself in your mind. Can you hear how it sounds inside your head
Beethoven composed his most famous pieces of music after he was deaf. These pieces include Moonlight Sonata and his Symphony (《交响乐》) No.5 and Symphony No.9. His works connected the classical age of Western music to the later romantic age.
A Famous Composer
Introduction Beethoven was born in 1770 in Germany. He had a talent for music at a 61 age. 62 he moved to Vienna in 1792, he lived there the rest of his life.
Learning 63 When he was young, Beethoven learned to play different 64 In 1787 he had a chance to play for Mozart. Five years later, he learned music from Haydn. He created new tunes by 65 more notes to others’ music.
Challenge of life Around 1798, Beethoven began to have 66 problems. By 1820, Beethoven was totally deaf. He kept composing music by hearing the tunes silently.
Musical 67 Moonlight Sonata, Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9 are his most famous pieces of music. His works built a 68 between the classical age of Western music and the later romantic age.
Your opinion Besides Beethoven and Mozart, what other great composers do you know 69 In your opinion, what makes a good composer A good composer should 70
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Ye Jiaying, a world-famous Chinese master of traditional Chinese culture, passed away on Sunday in Tianjin at the age of 100, according to Nankai University, where she worked for a large part of her life.
Born in Beijing in 1924, Ye grew up in a family that deeply valued education and culture. From a young age, she showed a great interest in classical literature and art. Her father played an important role in shaping her early education, encouraging her to read widely. Her early contact with traditional culture gave her a strong love for protecting and sharing China’s literary traditions.
Ye graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1945 and began her teaching career in 1954. In 1969, she moved to Vancouver, Canada, where she joined the University of British Columbia (UBC) as a professor. She was one of the first scholars to introduce Chinese classical poetry to Western readers. Studies in Chinese Poetry, the book she co-wrote with Harvard professor James Hightower in 1988, is one of the greatest works on classical Chinese poetry.
Her pioneering work earned her an award from the Royal Society of Canada in1991, making her the first Chinese scholar in classical literature to receive this honor. Ye also taught at some top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Columbia as a visiting professor.
Driven by a deep love for her homeland, Ye began returning to China in 1978. Starting in 1979, she traveled to the mainland each year to give talks, and later decided to teach at Nankai University.
Throughout her life, Ye received numerous awards, but her contributions were far more than that. In 2018 and 2019, she donated over 35 million yuan to set up several funds (基金) at Nankai University. She was given the“Touching China” award in 2020.
“I’ve never cared about personal wealth. I’ve faced many challenges and had many losses in my life. My family members have passed away one after another. In my darkest moments, it was poetry that supported me through difficulties,” she once said.
Ye devoted all her life to developing and spreading Chinese classical culture. She is remembered for her contributions to Chinese classical literature, education, and cultural preservation (保护), leaving a lasting value worldwide.
Ye Jiaying— A 71 of traditional Chinese Poetry
Her early life and 72 As a child, Ye became interested in classical literature. Her early knowledge of traditional culture had a great 73 on her. She studied at Fu Jen Catholic University.
Her academic (学术) career From 1954, Ye taught at top universities both at home and 74 . In 1988, she finished Studies in Chinese Poetry. She won an award from the Royal Society of Canada in 1991. She was one of the first people to build a 75 between the East and the West in the field of Chinese poetry.
Her 76 work and achievements Ye set up several funds with the donation of over 35 million yuan. She was 77 with the “Touching China” award in 2020.
Her spirit and contributions 78 she felt sad about the loss of her family members, poetry gave her strength to get through the hardest time. How did Ye Jiaying spread Chinese classical poetry (At least two answers) 79
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Recently, community canteens (食堂) have become popular among Chinese people.
For only 20 yuan, we can buy our lunch at a community canteen in Hangzhou. We can have a meat dish, a vegetable dish and a bowl of rice—all very healthy. The dishes have a home-cooked taste.
Community canteens were made for the old people at first. It can be difficult for some old people to cook on their own, so the canteens offer help. They can have lunch and dinner within a 10-minute walk, or community workers can bring the dishes to them. There are experienced cooks in community canteens making special meals for the old. The food is soft and has less oil, and the old can eat healthily.
Now, the community canteens are bringing in more young people. For those who are not willing to order takeout meals or eat at restaurants, there are many kinds of healthier dishes in the community canteens. These dishes are sold at 2.48 yuan per 100 grams. The price of the food is lower than that in the restaurants close by. Besides, community canteens also offer many other ways to meet the dining habits of young people.
Now you can see some creative ways to make things easier for people. For example, a community canteen in Beijing introduces buffet-style (自助模式) dishes. Therefore, the canteen has attracted more customers in and out of the neighbourhood.
There are now more than 6,700 community canteens in China. The rise of community canteens couldn’t happen without the work of local governments.
Community canteens in China
Background information ·Community canteens have become perfect places for 80 the young and the old to have meals.
81 for having community canteens ·Some old people have 82 cooking on their own. ·Young people don’t 83 like ordering takeout meals or eating at restaurants.
Advantages of community canteens For the old·They can have lunch and dinner not 84 from their homes. ·Community workers can also bring the dishes to them. ·The meals made for them are special and 85 . For the young ·The canteens offer them healthier and 86 dishes. ·Community canteens also 87 many other dining ways for young people.
Conclusion ·Things seem easier for people 88 community canteens think of some creative ways. ·There are now 89 6,700 community canteens with the support of local governments.
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What is science fiction It’s created according to future or scientific discoveries. Many science fiction stories usually cover space travel or life on other planets (行星). However, Chinese science fiction writer Hai Ya takes a different path. He connects many of writings with Chinese culture and history. One of them is The Space-Time Painter. The novel won the Hugo Award (雨果奖), the world’s top science fiction prize.
Hai Ya got the idea for The Space-Time Painter after learning about a famous painting One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains. Wang Ximeng, a talented Song dynasty painter, created it at the age of 18. But he died young and not much is known about him. This “gap” (空白) in history gave Hai Ya the space and freedom to create the novel.
Hai Ya created a painter named Zhao Ximeng. His life experience is much like that of Wang Ximeng. He paints for an emperor. After many hard times, his mind leaves his body and goes into a mysterious space. When creating the story, Hai Ya not only used his imagination but also studied history with care. He tried to mix Chinese culture with science fiction.
In order to complete The Space-Time Painter, Hai Ya explored (探索) a “gap” in history. In fact, he isn’t a full-time writer. Working in a bank, he is busy with his work. So he also needed to explore “gaps” in his daily life. He takes full advantages of his free time to keep on with his interest in writing science fiction.
As we cheer for Hai Ya’s big success, we all can think about what “gaps” we can explore. Are you interested in history Is there a “gap” that few others have laid a finger on Try to make good use of it. Maybe it will be your chance to bring home a big prize, too.
An introduction to science fiction ·Writers 90 science fiction based on future or scientific discoveries. ·Usually, many science fiction stories are about space travel or life on other planets 91 Hai Ya uses a different way. ·Many of his writings have 92 to do with Chinese culture and history.
The process of creating the novel ·Hai Ya got the idea for the novel from a famous painting. The painter died at an early age and people know 93 about him. The “gap” offered him the space and freedom to create the novel.
·The main character Zhao Ximeng’s life experience is 94 to Wang Ximeng’s. After suffering much, his mind leaves his body and enters another different space. ·Hai Ya didn’t create the story only 95 his imagination. Instead, he studied history 96 it mixed Chinese culture with science fiction.
·To finish the novel, Hai Ya explored 97 a “gap” in history and “gaps” in his daily life.
The encouragement for us ·All of us can 98 what “gaps” we can explore. ·If there is a “gap” that few people have noticed, it will make it 99 for you to win a big prize, too.
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Do you dream of growing up quickly so you can spend your own money Making money isn’t just for grown-ups. Kid can do it, too.
Money gives you choices. If you want to buy a better birthday gift for your grandpa, the extra money you make helps.
Money gives you independence. When you make your own money, you don’t have to depend on someone else. 40 yuan that you make by yourself feels a lot better than 160 yuan from your parents.
Making money is also a learning process. By working for your own money, you’ll learn how to succeed in the world.
This includes dealing with money, communicating with other people, using what you’ve learned from textbooks and using your time wisely.
It’s easy to make money if you try:
●Collect soft drink cans. You can sell the cans and use the money for a new basketball. At the same time, you’ll keep the environment cleaner and nicer!
●Make greeting cards. If you are good at drawing, try making special cards. Your friends may want them for special days. You can sell them your cards at a low price if both of you are free.
●Sell used books. You may have some books that you have read but you don’t want to keep. Then you can sell them to make money.
●Want to be a teacher in the future Start practicing now. Are you good at maths or reading, or playing musical instruments You can teach younger children how to get better grades or give them winter music lessons.
What are you good at What do you like to do Make sure it’s safe and legal (合法的). Discuss your ideas with your parents. You need them to say “yes”.
Making your own money
100 You can have more 101 . If you have your own money, it may help you do something better. You may feel more pared with the money from your parents, the money you earn can give you a better 102 , even if it is much less. You can learn a lot when making money, such as dealing with money, communicating with others, applying knowledge to practice and using time in a 103 way. All these will lead to your 104 in the world.
Ways Collecting and selling cans. It helps you make money and helps 105 the environment as well. Making and selling cards. You can make special cards if you draw 106 and sell them to friends. Selling used books. You can sell some old books you don’t want to keep. Working as a 107 . If you do well in maths or something else, try to teach younger children.
Suggestions Safety comes first. Moreover, what you do mustn’t be 108 the law. Talk about your ideas with your parents and let them 109 with you.
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The Zisha teapots made in Yixing city in east China’s Jiangsu Province are considered to be the best tool for making tea. It was created during Song Dynasty in the l0th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred years ago.
Different types of clay (黏土) used for making Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, green clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay. Yixing clay stands for “zisha” in Chinese because purple clay is most commonly used. To make a Zisha teapot, the material should be carefully selected and processed before it can be used. The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick. They are produced in factories, not by machine but by hand.
The Zisha teapot is considered as the best teapot and the tea made in it tastes especially nice. And the tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad in spring, autumn, winter and even in summer. The clay is highly porous (多孔的), but water cannot go out from it. This is the most special about Zisha clay.
Another famous Characteristic of Yixing teapots is that they can absorb (吸收) tea flavours (茶香). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it.
The production skills of Yixing China’s Zisha teapots was listed among Intangible Cultural Heritages ( 非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Many people collect Zisha teapots, since it is not only a daily necessity, but has become a work of art.
When was it created People 110 it during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred year ago.
What material is used Different types of clay used to 111 Yixing teapots, mainly purple Clay, red clay, grecn clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay.
Why is Yixin clay used commonly It is common to use Yixin clay so Yixing clay 112 “zisha”.
What is the most important step The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special stick made of 113
How is it made It is made of Yixing clay which 114 different types. Zisha teapots are produced by hand 115 of by machine.
What is 116 about it The tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad all 117 around. Water cannot leak (渗漏) from it, 118 the clay is highly porous (多孔的). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even 119 tea in it.
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“What a pretty Jasmine flower! (好一朵美丽的茉莉花) What a pretty Jasmine flower! Nice to see and nice to smell! Praiseworthy scent, and white as well!”
Have you ever heard of this famous song, Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower) Mo Li Hua is a Chinese folk song from Jiangsu Province. The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. It was one of the first Chinese folk songs to be liked by people outside China. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers, popular in the south of Yangtze River delta region.
As time goes by, Mo Li Hua is popular both in China and abroad. The song made its first appearance in the 18th century. It was created during the Qianlong period (1735—1796) of the Qing dynasty. In 1896, the song was used as national anthem by the Qing Chinese officials in Europe. In1982, the song found a place on a UNESCO list of recommended songs and was put into the musical textbooks in Asia. When Hong Kong and Macau came back to China in 1997 and 1999, this music was played in the ceremonies (典礼). An adaptation (改编) by Tan Dun and Wang Hesheng was played during the medal ceremonies at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In 2018, with Second Farewell to Cambridge by the famous Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, Mo Li Hua was sung in Chinese by the King’s College Choir (合唱团) in Cambridge University. In its 500-year history, no other Chinese songs have ever been recorded. On the evening of February 15, 2022, Wang Yaping played part of the popular music Mo Li Hua on Shenzhou-13 to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
The song expresses sincere and simple feelings of Chinese people. People describe the music as “heart-touching”. It is such a beautiful song that it almost stands for China abroad. This melody is a cultural gift from the Chinese people to the world. With music, friendship is our message around the world, trying to achieve worldwide understanding.
A Chinese folk song—Mo Li Hua
120 The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers, popular in the 121 Yangtze River delta region.
122 and events The song first 123 in the 18th century. In 1896, the Qing officials once used the song as national anthem in Europe. In 1982, UNESCO 124 the song in the musical textbooks in Asia. In 1997 and 1999, when Hong Kong and Macau 125 to China, the music was played in the ceremonies. In 2008, the music was played during the medal ceremonies at Beijing Olympic Games. In 2018, it was the 126 song for King’s College Choir to sing in Chinese in its 500-year history. In 2022,Wang Yaping played the music to 127 the Lantern Festival on Shenzhou-13.
Meanings The song is so beautiful that it is the 128 of China abroad. It sends a message to the whole world—friendship 129 boundaries.
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After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone has a lovely time and enjoys the food. But it’s not all about the skills of the cook—the dinnerware (餐具) also matters. The colour of dinnerware has a big influence on how your food tastes. Here’s how to use colour psychology at your next dinner party.
Colours for picky eaters (挑食者)
Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found in a 2022 study that the color of the bowl changed the perception (感知) of food for some people. Picky eaters think that food in red and blue bowls tastes saltier than food in white bowls. They are also less likely to try new food if it is served in a red bowl.
So, if you have picky guests or if you want to offer new dishes, consider the color of the dinnerware first to keep everyone attracted.
Introducing new food to children
If your guests are children, the rules may have a little change. A lot of dishes—red, yellow, blue and green—are preferred by children under the age of ten, with yellow being the least preferred by all, according to a 2018 study. For children over the age of 10. when tastes are changing, they are more likely to choose white dishes, behaving more like adults, says the research.
Knowing this can help get your family to try new food or make your children’s gatherings a success.
How colour psychology 130 your food tastes
The colour of dinnerware is of great importance. With proper use, it can help eaters enjoy themselves at the dinner party.
Colours for picky eaters University of Portsmouth study found bowl color changed how picky eaters 131 about food. Picky eaters find food saltier in red and blue bowls and are less open to new dishes in red bowls. Consider dinnerware color to make picky guests 132 in new dishes.
Colours for children The children under 10 like 133 dishes. Older children prefer white dishes, similar to adults. The 134 can help introduce new food and make children’s gatherings successful.
When my friend first suggested we should join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I hesitated (犹豫). I always believed tai chi was for old people.
The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy, and the moves really made me interested. But after that, I found myself bored from doing the same moves over and over again. Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax myself and focus (关注) on peace of mind while doing it. With these in mind, I found my balance slowly improved and I was able to do more difficult moves. My love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
In time, I began to look into the Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered that playing tai chi is to keep the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements: forwards and backwards, up and down, breathing in and breathing out. Finally, tai chi brings about body balance and mind peace.
After taking tai chi classes, however, I had to say that I had been wrong about tai chi. It was amazing! A year of practising tai chi has had a good influence on my everyday life. I sleep better at night, and I am more lively during the day. I’m sure I will continue to practise tai chi.
My 135 in tai chi
Before practicing Before class, I thought tai chi was not for 136 people.
While practicing At first, I found tai chi fun and easy. But after that, I was tired from playing tai chi. Luckily with my teacher’s help, I am more and more 137 in practicing tai chi. Keep practicing tai chi, and you will keep the balance in body and find 138 in mind.
After practicing What I thought of taichi before was not right. Practicing tai chi 139 me a lot. I will keep practicing tai chi.
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Miao Embroidery (刺绣) Shines at Milan Fashion Week
At Milan Fashion Week last September in Italy, people were amazed at the beautiful pictures on the models’ clothes. What were these Italian embroidery No. They were Chinese traditional Miao embroidery. Lots of viewers didn’t know it very well and confused (混淆) them.
About four months ago, some embroidery designers’ works were chosen to be displayed at Milan Fashion Week. Their beautiful embroidery showed the traditional artistry (工艺技术) of the Miao people. The Miao are one of China’s 56 ethnic groups (民族). Miao people have a habit of decorating clothes with beautiful pictures. They have got ideas for these pictures from nature and their ethnic history. As a result, people think that Miao embroidery is a “living fossil (活化石)” of Miao culture.
“I have never been to a foreign country, but my embroidery has,” Wang Rongbi said in excitement. Wang comes from Xiaogulong Village in Guizhou province. She is one of embroidery designers from the province.
Wang takes pride in where she comes from. In her pieces, she embroiders seals (印章) on different parts of clothes. In this way, she pays her great respect to the Siyin Miao, one branch (分支) of the Miao ethnic group. “Siyin” in Chinese means four seals.
Shi Chuanying is another Miao embroiderer from Guizhou. The 45-year-old was luckier than Wang. She had a front-row seat at the fashion week. In July, Shi received an invitation to attend Milan Fashion Week. On September 21, Shi left for Milan. She went there with two traditional costumes (服装) and ten embroidered pieces made for the catwalk.
The Miao people are happy to see the traditional costumes of their ethnic group on the international stage. This has increased their confidence in the development of Miao embroidery. “Traditional costumes can be very fashionable,” said an embroidery designer. “Hopefully, our ethnic culture has plenty of attraction from all over the world.”
Miao Embroidery Shines at Milan Fashion Week
Introduction * At Milan Fashion Week, lots of viewers 140 Chinese traditional Miao embroidery for Italian embroidery because they didn’t know it very well.
Some 141 about Miao embroidery *The beautiful Miao embroidery showed the traditional artistry of the Miao people. *The Miao people are 142 to decorating clothes with beautiful pictures. Their ideas for the beautiful pictures come from nature and Miao history. *Miao embroidery is 143 as a “living fossil” of Miao culture.
Two Miao embroidery designers Wang Rongbi *Wang comes from Xiaogulong Village in Guizhou province. She has never been 144 , but her embroidery has. *Wang is 145 of her hometown. She 146 the Siyin Miao very much and embroiders seals on different parts of clothes.
Shi Chuanying *The 45-year-old was luckier because she was 147 to attend Milan Fashion Week. *Shi went to Milan with two traditional costumes and ten embroidered pieces made for the catwalk.
Conclusion *The Miao people become more 148 of the development of Miao embroidery. It is 149 that Miao embroidery has plenty of attraction from all over the world.
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Every time a new year rolls around, people set out to live a better life. They promise themselves that they will lose weight, find a new job or maybe even take that vacation they’ve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves and where did this tradition come from It started with the ancient Babylonians.
Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honoring the coming of a new year was held. The calendar was different back then. The Babylonians started the new year in late March during the first new moon after the spring equinox (春分). The events were known as the Akitu festival (阿基图庆典), which lasted 11 days. They celebrated the rebirth of the sun god. Babylonians made promises in order to make all of their gods happy. They felt this would help them start the new year with better luck. This is how the tradition started.
New Year’s resolutions (决心) continued on with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer went well with Earth’s revolution (旋转) around the sun, Caesar decided to make a change. He talked to the best astronomers (天文学家) and mathematicians (数学家) of his time and introduced the Julian calendar, which is similar to our Gregorian calendar. Caesar set January 1 as the first day of the year to honor Janus, the god of new beginnings. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering animals to Janus in a special way.
To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue on around the world. However, not many people keep the resolutions they make. Google launched a Resolution Map in 2013 to see how many people keep their resolutions. Only eight percent of people were successful in achieving them.
However, with 4,000 years worth of history telling us so, this tradition is destined to (注定) live on. That statistic (数字) is hard to argue with.
Long 150 of New Year’s resolutions
Brief introduction ● People promise to lose weight or find a new job to 151 themselves. ● The ancient Babylonians 152 the tradition.
Beginning of the tradition ●The first celebration that was recorded honoring the coming of a new year was held 153 of years ago. ●Babylonians made promises in the hope that they would be 154 in the new year.
Development of the tradition ●Caesar decided to change the early Roman calendar because it didn’t 155 Earth’s revolution around the sun any longer. ●He talked to the best 156 of his time and set January 1 as the first day of the year to honor Janus.
Situation nowadays ●The traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans are still 157 around the world. ●Very 158 people succeeded in achieving the resolutions according to the Google Resolution Map in 2013.
Conclusion ● The history 159 that this tradition is destined to live on.
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Food waste is not just a problem at the dinner table, but a big problem all over the world. Serious losses of food, happen from farmers’ fields to customers’ fridges. What’s worse, pollution and natural disasters may cause food shortage.
In developing countries, forty percent of food waste happens during harvesting and processing (加工). Because of this, farmers making little money are trapped in a cycle of poverty. They are also short of rapid transportation and refrigeration (冷藏), so a large number of crops may go bad before they reach the market. Few farmers can afford industrial-sized fridges to keep their products in good conditions.
Food waste is also discovered in developed countries. More than forty percent of food waste happens during the process of selling and buying. Shockingly, this amount reaches near the yearly food production in some part of Africa. In many cases, the vegetables and fruit are thrown away because they look “ugly”, falling short of industry standards.
Polluting and destroying environment do harm to producing food. A few countries are reducing natural areas for growing food crops and raising livestock (牲畜). Most surprisingly, in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, 800 million trees in the past six years have been cut down to make beef cattle farms. Also, fish farms still create a great deal of pollution as well as diseases. At present, it seems that food production doesn’t reduce, but it may influence all the living things on the earth in the future.
Natural disasters like droughts and storms can destroy a whole year’s crop for an unlucky farmer. Climate change will make such events that were previously thought of as “once in a hundred years” happen more and more often. This means that we’ll need more resources to produce the same amount of food.
Food waste is harmful to humans, as well as other life on the earth. It’s not only the problem on customers’ dinner table, but also an international problem that must be dealt with by the governments.
Food problems Food is lost 160 from fields to fridges. Food shortage is caused by pollution and natural disasters.
161 of food waste in different countries *In developing countries Some farmers are 162 all the time because of the food waste. Crops may go bad because they can’t be transported 163 . Products can’t be kept in good conditions because of the limited refrigeration.
*In developed countries In the process of selling and buying, 164 40% of food waste happens. The amount is almost the food production in some part of Africa in a year. People throw the vegetables and fruit away 165 they look nice and meet standards.
Bad 166 on producing food *Polluting and destroying environment Some natural areas are 167 to grow food crops and raise livestock. Pollution, as well as diseases, is created by fish farms.
Conclusion Natural disasters A whole year’s crop can be destroyed by natural disasters. Natural disasters happen more often, not "once in a 168 "in the past. More resources are needed to produce the same amount of food.
Food waste is harmful to all of life on the earth. It’s a problem which should be solved by 169 customers and the governments.
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What is your perfect vacation Popular trips include relaxing on a warm beach. Or they involve sightseeing in a beautiful city. Increasingly, though, many of us don’t want to just visit a place. We want to experience it.
Experiential travel allows to get closer to local people and their culture. For example, experiential travelers might stay a few weeks with local hosts. They might take classes to learn craft. In other words, these travelers immerse (沉浸) themselves in a different culture. One such trip is in Fujian. There, a small group of travelers meet with a local fishermen. They learn how to fix nets and throw them in the water. They can fish together. Afterwards they all cook and eat a meal with the fisherman’s family.
Experiential travel helps people become better citizens. First of all, it lets them understand a place more deeply than tourists usually do. As one traveler says, traditional travel is “like” studying science without ever doing a scientific experiment. Since they often stay and work in one place, travelers learn more about the lives of local people. It exposes (使体验) them to different ways of living and working. Experiential travelers often make life-long friends with local people. They stay in touch after the trip has finished. Expriential travel helps travelers—and local people—feel like they are part of a global community.
You don’t need to use a travel company to get the benefits (好处) of experiential travel. You can do it by yourself. You can ask local people questions when you travel. Ask a driver about her life. You can also join a soccer game in the street. Listening to people’s stories and interacting (交流) with local people will change your understanding of the place you are visiting.
Experiential travel
What Experience 170 life when traveling.
Why Help people become better citizens Encouraging them to have a deeper 171 of a place.
Improving their 172 about how local people live.
Making it 173 for them to experience different ways of living and working.
Making lasting 174 between travelers and local people.
Helping them feel like they 175 a global community.
How Do it 176 .
Your idea Think of an experiential trip in Nanjing for your friend. Place: 177 is a good place for experiential Activity 1: 178 Activity 2: 179
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1．chopsticks 2．history 3．with 4．Asian 5．wealth/money 6．unlucky 7．meaningful 8．customs 9．Don’t/Never 10．rice
11．winter 12．energetic 13．if/when 14．good 15．chance 16．improves 17．have/get 18．Suggestions/Advice/Tips 19．instead 20．patience
21．Reasons 22．choices 23．less 24．learner 25．success 26．against 27．agree 28．The cost of materials and the time spent making the item. 29．Collecting soft drink cans and selling used books. 30．By washing cars for neighbours.(答案合理即可)
31．development 32．popular 33．example 34．No 35．time 36．safer/safe 37．satisfy/meet 38．abilities/skills 39．recorded 40．easily
41．introduction 42．centuries 43．value 44．scare 45．performer’s 46．Blowing 47．express 48．development/change/changes 49．Since 50．larger/bigger
51．common 52．rest 53．matter 54．rise 55．allowed 56．against 57．stop/keep/prevent 58．clearly 59．danger/dangers 60．unless
61．young 62．After 63．experiences 64．instruments 65．adding 66．hearing 67．achievements 68．bridge 69．Tan Dun. (合理即可) 70．have a talent in music/be creative/never give up when facing difficulty. (合理即可)
71．master 72．education 73．influence 74．abroad 75．bridge 76．social 77．honored 78．Although/Though 79．She spread Chinese classical poetry by introducing Chinese classical poetry to Western readers. /She spread Chinese classical poetry by giving talks in the mainland.
80．both 81．Reasons 82．difficulty 83．feel 84．away 85．healthy 86．cheaper 87．offer/provide 88．because 89．over
90．create 91．while 92．something 93．little 94．similar 95．with 96．carefully 97．both 98．consider 99．possible
100．Reasons/Advantages/Causes 101．choices 102．feeling 103．wise 104．success 105．protect 106．well 107．teacher 108．against 109．agree
110．created 111．make 112．represents 113．wood 114．includes 115．instead 116．special 117．year 118．though/although 119．without
120．Introduction 121．southern 122．Time/Times 123．appeared 124．put 125．returned 126．only 127．celebrate 128．symbol 129．without
130．influences 131．feel 132．interested 133．colourful 134．research
135．experiences 136．young 137．interested 138．peace 139．influences
140．mistook 141．facts/information 142．used 143．considered/seen 144．abroad 145．proud 146．respects 147．invited 148．confident 149．hopeful
150．history 151．improve 152．started 153．thousands 154．luckier 155．match 156．scientists 157．popular/spread 158．few 159．proves/tells/shows
160．seriously 161．Discoveries/Situations/Facts 162．poor 163．rapidly/quickly/fast 164．over 165．unless 166．influences 167．reduced 168．century 169．both
170．local 171．understanding 172．knowledge 173．possible 174．friendships 175．share 176．alone 177．Xuanwu Lake 178．Take a boat ride on Xuanwu Lake and learn about the history of the lake from a local guide. 179．Visit a traditional tea house and participate in a tea ceremony with locals.
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Chopsticks (or kuaizi in Chinese) are a kind of common tableware in the world, they are widely used in Asia and overseas Chinese Community. Chopsticks are also one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
There are many stories about who may have invented them. About 3000 years ago, our ancestor called Dayu who helped people fight against floods. He was always busy and often ate in the wild. To save time, he used two branches to get the food. He found this way was more convenient than using hands. People followed him to use chopsticks to eat. In fact, the earliest chopsticks were invented more than 3,000 years old ago, dating back to the Shang Dynasty. Around 500 A．D．, the use of chopsticks spread from China to some countries in Asia like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. Cun and fen are Chinese units of measurement.7 cun 6 fen is about 25.3333333cm. They are round at one end and squared at the other. In ancient times, the wealthy had their chopsticks made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials. Nowadays, they are made from different materials.
Although chopsticks are simple sticks, there is some Chinese philosophy (哲学) in them. The round end represents the sky and the squared end represents the earth. They are always used in pair which is full of Chinese best wishes. Chinese like even numbers (偶数) because pair in Chinese is a very lucky word. So a pair of chopsticks can be used as the wedding gift. It means “to have a smart baby soon”.
Meanwhile, there are some customs to use chopsticks while eating. Remember not to use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make a lot of noise. Never use them to point at others or to put them into rice directly. They are considered as impolite manners.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
The culture of Chinese 1
Chopsticks are not just a kind of common tableware in the world, but one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.
The long 2 of chopsticks ※A story says that Dayu came up with the idea to get the food 3 two branches similar to chopsticks. ※The earliest chopsticks were invented over 3000 years ago. ※The use of chopsticks spread from China to some 4 countries like Japan, Vietnam and Korea.
The shape of chopsticks ※Chopsticks are usually 7 cun and 6 fen long. ※They are round at one end and squared at the other. ※In ancient times, people with much 5 had theirs made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials while nowadays they are made from different ones.
The philosophy in chopsticks ※The round end represents the sky and the squared end represents the earth. ※We Chinese try to avoid 6 words so we like even numbers. ※It is 7 to give a newly married couple a pair of chopsticks because it sounds like “zaoshengguizi” in Chinese.
The 8 about chopsticks ※ 9 use chopsticks to hit the side or your bowl or plate. ※Don’t use them to point at others or put them into 10 directly.
Chopsticks are commonly used in Chinese daily life, but they are full of Chinese culture.
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Have you noticed how things in nature slow down in winter Animals sleep through the winter, insects stop buzzing (发出嗡嗡声) so much and leaves have dropped from the trees. There’s a lot we can learn from the natural world by learning to take things easy.
One of the reasons that animals and plants slow down is to save energy. As humans are part of the natural world, it is good for people too. We need to rest so we can be full of energy when it’s time to be active again. Taking it easy helps us to notice more of what’s happening around us, like how a plant grows or how the clouds move in the sky. When we do things slowly, we pay attention to details we might miss if we rush.
Slowing down gives you a chance to rest in between all the activities that fill your days-whether that’s school, homework, activities or spending time with family and friends. When you relax, your blood flows more steadily and your body digests (消化) food more easily. Resting also calms the mind, which improves our attention, memory and feelings. Slowing down is like giving your body a hug from the inside. It can also help learning. AUS study found that school pupils who were given 15 minutes of quiet time to read or think at the start or the end of the day were happier. The pupils also worked harder, paid more attention in class and got better grades.
Slowing down is a great way to get more from every moment. Next time, you go for a walk, instead of rushing from point A to point B, try paying attention to your surroundings - listen out for birds or the sound of the wind, notice scenery and any smells in the air. You could also try cooking something that takes time and patience. Notice what difference it makes to how you think and feel.
In a word, we humans should follow the rhythms of nature. So, enjoy life in the slow lane (小巷) during the winter month. Resting helps to save energy.
Things in nature slow down in 11 . We human beings can learn to take things easy to learn from the natural world.
Reasons
Why go slow Animals and plants slow down to save energy, and it’s good for people too. * Rest to be 12 when it’s time to be active again. * Take it easy to notice more of what’s happening around us. Such as how a plant grows or how the clouds move in the sky. * Do things slowly and pay attention to details we might miss 13 we rush.
Why is relaxation 14 for you Slowing down gives you a 15 to rest in between all the activities that fill your days. * Relaxation helps blood flow more steadily and your body digests (消化) food more easily. * Resting calms the mind and 16 our attention, memory and feelings. * Slowing down is like a hug from the inside. It can also help learning. School pupils were happier if they could 17 15 minutes of quiet time to read or think at the start or the end of the day. They also worked harder, paid more attention in class and got better grades.
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What should we do We humans should follow the rhythms of nature. Slow down to enjoy life during the winter month. Rest to save energy. * Don’t rush from point A to point B, walk and pay attention to the surroundings 19 . * Try cooking something that takes time and 20 . Notice what difference it makes to how you think and feel.
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Have you ever wished you could grow up fast so you could use your own money Earning money isn’t just for adults; teenagers can get in on the action too.
Money gives you choices. Perhaps you want to buy a better birthday present for your grandfather, then the extra money you make helps.
Money gives you independence (独立). When you make your own money, you don’t have to depend on someone else. 100 yuan that you make by yourself feels a lot better than 160 yuan from your parents.
Moreover, making money is a learning process. By working for your own money, you’ll learn the skills necessary to succeed in the real world more act vely. This includes dealing with money, communicating with other people, applying knowledge from school, and managing your time wisely.
You can start making money by trying the following:
Collect soft drink cans. You can sell the cans and use the money for a new basketball. Plus, you’ll contribute to a cleaner and more pleasant environment!
Sell homemade goods. If you have a talent for DIY or baking, you can make and sell items like art pieces and cup cakes. To set a proper price, consider both the cost of materials and the time spent making the item.
Sell used books. You may have some books that you have read but you don’t warit to keep. Selling them can be a way to earn money and support a green lifestyle.
·Want to be a teacher in the future Begin practicing now. Are you skilled in Math, reading, or creating music You can teach younger children how to get better grades or provide winter music lessons.
What are you good at What do you like to do Whatever you choose should be safe and lawful. Discuss your plans with your parents; you’ll need them to say “yes”.
Making your own money
21 for making your own money You can have 22 . If you have your own money, it may help you buy something better. You may feel pared with the money from your parents, the money you earn can give you a better feeling, even if it is much 23 . You are likely to be an active 24 . Things like dealing with money, communicating with others, applying knowledge to practice will lead to your 25 in the real world.
Reminders before action Safety comes first. What you do mustn’t be 26 the law. Tell your parents your ideas and let them 27 with you.
Ways to make your own money What should be considered to set a proper price for homemade goods (不限词数) 28 Which ways mentioned can help protect the environment (不限词数) 29 Besides (除了) the ways mentioned, how would you make your own money (不限词数) 30
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Are Home Robots a Good Idea
As science and technology develop so fast, there are many types of home robots on the market today. More and more people like them and want to own one. Amazon’s Astro is the favourite on the robot market. It can do many tasks, such as carrying drinks and playing music. The robot can also be controlled when the owner is not at home. It can be used to check on pets and people, or whether the oven (烤箱) is left on. Other home robots can be used to do housework and more. Do you think home robots are a good idea
Emily I’d like to have a home robot! Home robots can help out with housework. This makes people free enough to do the things they enjoy. The robots can also help people guard against any possible danger in homes. For example, it can remind the owner when there is a water leak (漏水) or a broken window. It can keep an eye on pets or young children. What’s more, the robots can stay and chat with people. They can also help people stay in touch. In this way, they can make people feel less lonely. In general, home robots can provide people with what is needed. Lucas I don’t think it’s good to have home robots! Doing housework is a good way for us to stay active and healthy. If home robots do everything for us, we will become lazy. Even worse, we will be unable to do certain tasks. If the robot breaks down, we may not be able to clean our home or cook for ourselves. Lots of people already depend on phones for navigation (导航) and can’t read maps. Also, many home robots, like Astro, have cameras and microphones. They can record lots of information about us, including our conversations. As a result, our private information can’t be protected.
Just as the saying goes, every coin has two sides. Home robots can bring us a lot of convenience (便利) and make our life easier. But if we depend on them too much, we may be troubled with it as well. That’s a problem worth thinking about.
Title: Are Home Robots a Good Idea
The introduction to home robots With the fast 31 of science and technology, there are many types of home robots on the market today. These robots are becoming more 32 .
A (n) 33 Astro, a home robot, can do many tasks: *carrying drinks and playing music *checking on pets, people and electrical appliances (电器)
Different ideas about having home robots.
Emily: Yes Emily: 34
*Home robots can do housework. Then people will have much 35 to do what they enjoy. *Home robots can make people feel 36 because they can be used to check on their home. *Home robots can stop people from feeling lonely. *In general, home robots can 37 people’s needs. *If home robots do everything for us, we will become lazy. *People will depend on home robots and lose the 38 to do certain tasks. *Lots of information about people can be 39 by home robots and people’s privacy can’t be protected.
Conclusion: Home robots can help us live more 40 , but we shouldn’t depend on them too much.
Face changing, or Bian Lian in Chinese, is an important part of Sichuan Opera. It started about 300 years ago. And it is one of the most valuable treasures in traditional Chinese culture. The changing faces show different feelings of actors in a special way.
It is thought that face changing has something to do with fighting against dangerous animals. In ancient times, when people met with dangerous animals, they painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare the animals away. Later, people used this in the shows of Sichuan Opera. And as time went by, it turned into a great form of art.
Face changing is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious arts, and only the masters really know how it works. Many people are curious about the secret of face-changing. Generally, there are three face-changing techniques (技巧):
Mopping (抹脸): The performer mops out the colourful grease paints (油彩) which are hidden in a certain part of his face to change his facial appearance when necessary.
Blowing (吹脸): The performer blows powder hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage so that it blows back onto his face following with his move.
Pulling (扯脸): The performer can pull down a mask which has been hidden on the top of his head ahead of time, changing his face into red, green, blue or black to express happiness, hate, anger or sadness. This technique is so complicated that the performer must move quickly yet smoothly to achieve the amazing effect.
Face changing is an ever-changing art, and it continues to develop with technology. By the early 1900s, artists could switch up to 3 masks each performance. By the 1990s, artists could use up to 4 masks. And by 2000, the number rose to 8. Nowadays, using silk masks and modern technology, artists can change 18 to 20 different masks.
Face changing—an important part of Sichuan Opera
An 41 to face changing History It started about three 42 ago.
Importance It is of great 43 in traditional Chinese culture.
Origin (起源) In ancient times, people painted colourful pictures on their faces in order to 44 the animals away.
Three face-changing techniques Mopping Colourful grease paints are hidden in a certain part of the 45 face and they’re mopped out when necessary.
46 The performer blows powder hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage in order that it blows back and sticks to the face.
Pulling The performer pulls down different colours of masks to 47 different feelings. The performer must move quickly yet smoothly to achieve the amazing effect.
The 48 of face changing 49 the early 1900s, face changing has continued to develop with technology all the time.
Nowadays, the number of masks that artists can change in each performance has become much 50 with the use of silk masks and modern technology.
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We often hear a parent shout, “Tidy your room!”. It’s thought that an unmade bed and messy (杂乱的) floor can make other family members stressed.
A study found that mess and managing it are “central and important to happiness” while a messy living space make people more stressed, especially in women. On the other hand, some untidiness may be the sign of creativity. So what do you think, is it OK to have a messy bedroom Recently, this topic has caused hot discussion online.
Yes — it’s not a big deal
It is important for children to have their own space where they can be themselves. By allowing children to keep their room as they want, parents are helping children prepare for later life. Also, clearing up your room is a waste of time and there are more important things to focus on, like work and hobbies. Anyway, there is a great chance of getting the room messy again.
No — messiness leads to bad feelings
Research shows that in a messy room, you may feel worried and can’t focus on tasks like homework. A tidy room can improve clear thinking and calmness. It also means you have more space for activities and won’t lose things. What’s more, mess might be dangerous — you can fall down or knock something onto the floor and break it.
In my opinion, we can live according to our own willingness if we live alone. However, keeping our space clean and tidy is an important life skill. It is unfair (不公正的) to other family members if our room is messy as it is part of their home too, and we should respect that.
A discussion on whether to leave your bedroom messy
The background ·It’s 51 to hear parents ask their children to tidy their rooms. ·An untidy environment can be stressful for the 52 of the family.
Different discoveries of a study ·Mess and managing the room 53 a lot to happiness. ·A messy living space can cause stress levels (等级) to 54 . ·However, messiness can be a sign of a creative mind.
Different voices Voice for it:·If children are 55 to keep the room as they want, it can help them prepare for their later life. ·Clearing up a room costs a lot of time and then it may get messy again.
Voice 56 it:·An untidy room can cause worries and 57 children from focusing on tasks like homework. ·A tidy room can make us think more 58 and keep calmer. ·A tidy room can provide more space and avoid some possible 59 like falling down or breaking things.
The writer’s opinions ·Being tidy is an important life skill. ·We should respect other family members’ habits 60 we live alone.
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Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of all time. He was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. When he was 4 years old, his father started teaching him to play the piano. Later, Beethoven took lessons from other teachers. He also learned to play the violin and the organ (管风琴) when he was very young. In 1787, when Beethoven was 17, he visited Vienna, Austria. There, he played for a famous musician named Mozart. Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792 to study with another famous musician, Haydn. Beethoven lived in Vienna the rest of his life.
Beethoven played music that other people had written. But he also liked to improvise (即兴创作). Beethoven would ask someone to play a few notes on a piano. Then he’d sit down and play those same few notes and add more. Soon, he would create a whole new tune.
As a composer, Beethoven was a great talent. He liked to write, or compose, his own music. He heard music in his head. Then he wrote the songs down on paper. While writing, Beethoven played his songs on the piano to hear how they sounded. He would rewrite his music over and over. Finally, he would be pleased with his new music.
Around 1798, Beethoven started going deaf. At first, he had trouble hearing people talk. Later, he couldn’t hear his own music. By 1820, Beethoven was totally deaf. Though he couldn’t hear, Beethoven kept playing music. He even kept composing! When Beethoven composed, he “heard” the tunes in his mind. Then he wrote them down. How did Beethoven hear music in his head Softly sing aloud a song you know well, like Mary Had a Little Lamb. As you sing, you can hear the song with your ears. Now silently sing the same song to yourself in your mind. Can you hear how it sounds inside your head
Beethoven composed his most famous pieces of music after he was deaf. These pieces include Moonlight Sonata and his Symphony (《交响乐》) No.5 and Symphony No.9. His works connected the classical age of Western music to the later romantic age.
A Famous Composer
Introduction Beethoven was born in 1770 in Germany. He had a talent for music at a 61 age. 62 he moved to Vienna in 1792, he lived there the rest of his life.
Learning 63 When he was young, Beethoven learned to play different 64 In 1787 he had a chance to play for Mozart. Five years later, he learned music from Haydn. He created new tunes by 65 more notes to others’ music.
Challenge of life Around 1798, Beethoven began to have 66 problems. By 1820, Beethoven was totally deaf. He kept composing music by hearing the tunes silently.
Musical 67 Moonlight Sonata, Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9 are his most famous pieces of music. His works built a 68 between the classical age of Western music and the later romantic age.
Your opinion Besides Beethoven and Mozart, what other great composers do you know 69 In your opinion, what makes a good composer A good composer should 70
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Ye Jiaying, a world-famous Chinese master of traditional Chinese culture, passed away on Sunday in Tianjin at the age of 100, according to Nankai University, where she worked for a large part of her life.
Born in Beijing in 1924, Ye grew up in a family that deeply valued education and culture. From a young age, she showed a great interest in classical literature and art. Her father played an important role in shaping her early education, encouraging her to read widely. Her early contact with traditional culture gave her a strong love for protecting and sharing China’s literary traditions.
Ye graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1945 and began her teaching career in 1954. In 1969, she moved to Vancouver, Canada, where she joined the University of British Columbia (UBC) as a professor. She was one of the first scholars to introduce Chinese classical poetry to Western readers. Studies in Chinese Poetry, the book she co-wrote with Harvard professor James Hightower in 1988, is one of the greatest works on classical Chinese poetry.
Her pioneering work earned her an award from the Royal Society of Canada in1991, making her the first Chinese scholar in classical literature to receive this honor. Ye also taught at some top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Columbia as a visiting professor.
Driven by a deep love for her homeland, Ye began returning to China in 1978. Starting in 1979, she traveled to the mainland each year to give talks, and later decided to teach at Nankai University.
Throughout her life, Ye received numerous awards, but her contributions were far more than that. In 2018 and 2019, she donated over 35 million yuan to set up several funds (基金) at Nankai University. She was given the“Touching China” award in 2020.
“I’ve never cared about personal wealth. I’ve faced many challenges and had many losses in my life. My family members have passed away one after another. In my darkest moments, it was poetry that supported me through difficulties,” she once said.
Ye devoted all her life to developing and spreading Chinese classical culture. She is remembered for her contributions to Chinese classical literature, education, and cultural preservation (保护), leaving a lasting value worldwide.
Ye Jiaying— A 71 of traditional Chinese Poetry
Her early life and 72 As a child, Ye became interested in classical literature. Her early knowledge of traditional culture had a great 73 on her. She studied at Fu Jen Catholic University.
Her academic (学术) career From 1954, Ye taught at top universities both at home and 74 . In 1988, she finished Studies in Chinese Poetry. She won an award from the Royal Society of Canada in 1991. She was one of the first people to build a 75 between the East and the West in the field of Chinese poetry.
Her 76 work and achievements Ye set up several funds with the donation of over 35 million yuan. She was 77 with the “Touching China” award in 2020.
Her spirit and contributions 78 she felt sad about the loss of her family members, poetry gave her strength to get through the hardest time. How did Ye Jiaying spread Chinese classical poetry (At least two answers) 79
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Recently, community canteens (食堂) have become popular among Chinese people.
For only 20 yuan, we can buy our lunch at a community canteen in Hangzhou. We can have a meat dish, a vegetable dish and a bowl of rice—all very healthy. The dishes have a home-cooked taste.
Community canteens were made for the old people at first. It can be difficult for some old people to cook on their own, so the canteens offer help. They can have lunch and dinner within a 10-minute walk, or community workers can bring the dishes to them. There are experienced cooks in community canteens making special meals for the old. The food is soft and has less oil, and the old can eat healthily.
Now, the community canteens are bringing in more young people. For those who are not willing to order takeout meals or eat at restaurants, there are many kinds of healthier dishes in the community canteens. These dishes are sold at 2.48 yuan per 100 grams. The price of the food is lower than that in the restaurants close by. Besides, community canteens also offer many other ways to meet the dining habits of young people.
Now you can see some creative ways to make things easier for people. For example, a community canteen in Beijing introduces buffet-style (自助模式) dishes. Therefore, the canteen has attracted more customers in and out of the neighbourhood.
There are now more than 6,700 community canteens in China. The rise of community canteens couldn’t happen without the work of local governments.
Community canteens in China
Background information ·Community canteens have become perfect places for 80 the young and the old to have meals.
81 for having community canteens ·Some old people have 82 cooking on their own. ·Young people don’t 83 like ordering takeout meals or eating at restaurants.
Advantages of community canteens For the old·They can have lunch and dinner not 84 from their homes. ·Community workers can also bring the dishes to them. ·The meals made for them are special and 85 . For the young ·The canteens offer them healthier and 86 dishes. ·Community canteens also 87 many other dining ways for young people.
Conclusion ·Things seem easier for people 88 community canteens think of some creative ways. ·There are now 89 6,700 community canteens with the support of local governments.
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What is science fiction It’s created according to future or scientific discoveries. Many science fiction stories usually cover space travel or life on other planets (行星). However, Chinese science fiction writer Hai Ya takes a different path. He connects many of writings with Chinese culture and history. One of them is The Space-Time Painter. The novel won the Hugo Award (雨果奖), the world’s top science fiction prize.
Hai Ya got the idea for The Space-Time Painter after learning about a famous painting One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains. Wang Ximeng, a talented Song dynasty painter, created it at the age of 18. But he died young and not much is known about him. This “gap” (空白) in history gave Hai Ya the space and freedom to create the novel.
Hai Ya created a painter named Zhao Ximeng. His life experience is much like that of Wang Ximeng. He paints for an emperor. After many hard times, his mind leaves his body and goes into a mysterious space. When creating the story, Hai Ya not only used his imagination but also studied history with care. He tried to mix Chinese culture with science fiction.
In order to complete The Space-Time Painter, Hai Ya explored (探索) a “gap” in history. In fact, he isn’t a full-time writer. Working in a bank, he is busy with his work. So he also needed to explore “gaps” in his daily life. He takes full advantages of his free time to keep on with his interest in writing science fiction.
As we cheer for Hai Ya’s big success, we all can think about what “gaps” we can explore. Are you interested in history Is there a “gap” that few others have laid a finger on Try to make good use of it. Maybe it will be your chance to bring home a big prize, too.
An introduction to science fiction ·Writers 90 science fiction based on future or scientific discoveries. ·Usually, many science fiction stories are about space travel or life on other planets 91 Hai Ya uses a different way. ·Many of his writings have 92 to do with Chinese culture and history.
The process of creating the novel ·Hai Ya got the idea for the novel from a famous painting. The painter died at an early age and people know 93 about him. The “gap” offered him the space and freedom to create the novel.
·The main character Zhao Ximeng’s life experience is 94 to Wang Ximeng’s. After suffering much, his mind leaves his body and enters another different space. ·Hai Ya didn’t create the story only 95 his imagination. Instead, he studied history 96 it mixed Chinese culture with science fiction.
·To finish the novel, Hai Ya explored 97 a “gap” in history and “gaps” in his daily life.
The encouragement for us ·All of us can 98 what “gaps” we can explore. ·If there is a “gap” that few people have noticed, it will make it 99 for you to win a big prize, too.
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Do you dream of growing up quickly so you can spend your own money Making money isn’t just for grown-ups. Kid can do it, too.
Money gives you choices. If you want to buy a better birthday gift for your grandpa, the extra money you make helps.
Money gives you independence. When you make your own money, you don’t have to depend on someone else. 40 yuan that you make by yourself feels a lot better than 160 yuan from your parents.
Making money is also a learning process. By working for your own money, you’ll learn how to succeed in the world.
This includes dealing with money, communicating with other people, using what you’ve learned from textbooks and using your time wisely.
It’s easy to make money if you try:
●Collect soft drink cans. You can sell the cans and use the money for a new basketball. At the same time, you’ll keep the environment cleaner and nicer!
●Make greeting cards. If you are good at drawing, try making special cards. Your friends may want them for special days. You can sell them your cards at a low price if both of you are free.
●Sell used books. You may have some books that you have read but you don’t want to keep. Then you can sell them to make money.
●Want to be a teacher in the future Start practicing now. Are you good at maths or reading, or playing musical instruments You can teach younger children how to get better grades or give them winter music lessons.
What are you good at What do you like to do Make sure it’s safe and legal (合法的). Discuss your ideas with your parents. You need them to say “yes”.
Making your own money
100 You can have more 101 . If you have your own money, it may help you do something better. You may feel more pared with the money from your parents, the money you earn can give you a better 102 , even if it is much less. You can learn a lot when making money, such as dealing with money, communicating with others, applying knowledge to practice and using time in a 103 way. All these will lead to your 104 in the world.
Ways Collecting and selling cans. It helps you make money and helps 105 the environment as well. Making and selling cards. You can make special cards if you draw 106 and sell them to friends. Selling used books. You can sell some old books you don’t want to keep. Working as a 107 . If you do well in maths or something else, try to teach younger children.
Suggestions Safety comes first. Moreover, what you do mustn’t be 108 the law. Talk about your ideas with your parents and let them 109 with you.
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The Zisha teapots made in Yixing city in east China’s Jiangsu Province are considered to be the best tool for making tea. It was created during Song Dynasty in the l0th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred years ago.
Different types of clay (黏土) used for making Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, green clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay. Yixing clay stands for “zisha” in Chinese because purple clay is most commonly used. To make a Zisha teapot, the material should be carefully selected and processed before it can be used. The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick. They are produced in factories, not by machine but by hand.
The Zisha teapot is considered as the best teapot and the tea made in it tastes especially nice. And the tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad in spring, autumn, winter and even in summer. The clay is highly porous (多孔的), but water cannot go out from it. This is the most special about Zisha clay.
Another famous Characteristic of Yixing teapots is that they can absorb (吸收) tea flavours (茶香). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it.
The production skills of Yixing China’s Zisha teapots was listed among Intangible Cultural Heritages ( 非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Many people collect Zisha teapots, since it is not only a daily necessity, but has become a work of art.
When was it created People 110 it during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred year ago.
What material is used Different types of clay used to 111 Yixing teapots, mainly purple Clay, red clay, grecn clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay.
Why is Yixin clay used commonly It is common to use Yixin clay so Yixing clay 112 “zisha”.
What is the most important step The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special stick made of 113
How is it made It is made of Yixing clay which 114 different types. Zisha teapots are produced by hand 115 of by machine.
What is 116 about it The tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad all 117 around. Water cannot leak (渗漏) from it, 118 the clay is highly porous (多孔的). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even 119 tea in it.
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“What a pretty Jasmine flower! (好一朵美丽的茉莉花) What a pretty Jasmine flower! Nice to see and nice to smell! Praiseworthy scent, and white as well!”
Have you ever heard of this famous song, Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower) Mo Li Hua is a Chinese folk song from Jiangsu Province. The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. It was one of the first Chinese folk songs to be liked by people outside China. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers, popular in the south of Yangtze River delta region.
As time goes by, Mo Li Hua is popular both in China and abroad. The song made its first appearance in the 18th century. It was created during the Qianlong period (1735—1796) of the Qing dynasty. In 1896, the song was used as national anthem by the Qing Chinese officials in Europe. In1982, the song found a place on a UNESCO list of recommended songs and was put into the musical textbooks in Asia. When Hong Kong and Macau came back to China in 1997 and 1999, this music was played in the ceremonies (典礼). An adaptation (改编) by Tan Dun and Wang Hesheng was played during the medal ceremonies at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In 2018, with Second Farewell to Cambridge by the famous Chinese poet Xu Zhimo, Mo Li Hua was sung in Chinese by the King’s College Choir (合唱团) in Cambridge University. In its 500-year history, no other Chinese songs have ever been recorded. On the evening of February 15, 2022, Wang Yaping played part of the popular music Mo Li Hua on Shenzhou-13 to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
The song expresses sincere and simple feelings of Chinese people. People describe the music as “heart-touching”. It is such a beautiful song that it almost stands for China abroad. This melody is a cultural gift from the Chinese people to the world. With music, friendship is our message around the world, trying to achieve worldwide understanding.
A Chinese folk song—Mo Li Hua
120 The song is so well-known that the jasmine flower became the Province Flower of Jiangsu in 2007. The song describes a custom of giving jasmine flowers, popular in the 121 Yangtze River delta region.
122 and events The song first 123 in the 18th century. In 1896, the Qing officials once used the song as national anthem in Europe. In 1982, UNESCO 124 the song in the musical textbooks in Asia. In 1997 and 1999, when Hong Kong and Macau 125 to China, the music was played in the ceremonies. In 2008, the music was played during the medal ceremonies at Beijing Olympic Games. In 2018, it was the 126 song for King’s College Choir to sing in Chinese in its 500-year history. In 2022,Wang Yaping played the music to 127 the Lantern Festival on Shenzhou-13.
Meanings The song is so beautiful that it is the 128 of China abroad. It sends a message to the whole world—friendship 129 boundaries.
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After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone has a lovely time and enjoys the food. But it’s not all about the skills of the cook—the dinnerware (餐具) also matters. The colour of dinnerware has a big influence on how your food tastes. Here’s how to use colour psychology at your next dinner party.
Colours for picky eaters (挑食者)
Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found in a 2022 study that the color of the bowl changed the perception (感知) of food for some people. Picky eaters think that food in red and blue bowls tastes saltier than food in white bowls. They are also less likely to try new food if it is served in a red bowl.
So, if you have picky guests or if you want to offer new dishes, consider the color of the dinnerware first to keep everyone attracted.
Introducing new food to children
If your guests are children, the rules may have a little change. A lot of dishes—red, yellow, blue and green—are preferred by children under the age of ten, with yellow being the least preferred by all, according to a 2018 study. For children over the age of 10. when tastes are changing, they are more likely to choose white dishes, behaving more like adults, says the research.
Knowing this can help get your family to try new food or make your children’s gatherings a success.
How colour psychology 130 your food tastes
The colour of dinnerware is of great importance. With proper use, it can help eaters enjoy themselves at the dinner party.
Colours for picky eaters University of Portsmouth study found bowl color changed how picky eaters 131 about food. Picky eaters find food saltier in red and blue bowls and are less open to new dishes in red bowls. Consider dinnerware color to make picky guests 132 in new dishes.
Colours for children The children under 10 like 133 dishes. Older children prefer white dishes, similar to adults. The 134 can help introduce new food and make children’s gatherings successful.
When my friend first suggested we should join the new Tai Chi Club at school, I hesitated (犹豫). I always believed tai chi was for old people.
The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy, and the moves really made me interested. But after that, I found myself bored from doing the same moves over and over again. Luckily, my coach taught me how to relax myself and focus (关注) on peace of mind while doing it. With these in mind, I found my balance slowly improved and I was able to do more difficult moves. My love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
In time, I began to look into the Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered that playing tai chi is to keep the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements: forwards and backwards, up and down, breathing in and breathing out. Finally, tai chi brings about body balance and mind peace.
After taking tai chi classes, however, I had to say that I had been wrong about tai chi. It was amazing! A year of practising tai chi has had a good influence on my everyday life. I sleep better at night, and I am more lively during the day. I’m sure I will continue to practise tai chi.
My 135 in tai chi
Before practicing Before class, I thought tai chi was not for 136 people.
While practicing At first, I found tai chi fun and easy. But after that, I was tired from playing tai chi. Luckily with my teacher’s help, I am more and more 137 in practicing tai chi. Keep practicing tai chi, and you will keep the balance in body and find 138 in mind.
After practicing What I thought of taichi before was not right. Practicing tai chi 139 me a lot. I will keep practicing tai chi.
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Miao Embroidery (刺绣) Shines at Milan Fashion Week
At Milan Fashion Week last September in Italy, people were amazed at the beautiful pictures on the models’ clothes. What were these Italian embroidery No. They were Chinese traditional Miao embroidery. Lots of viewers didn’t know it very well and confused (混淆) them.
About four months ago, some embroidery designers’ works were chosen to be displayed at Milan Fashion Week. Their beautiful embroidery showed the traditional artistry (工艺技术) of the Miao people. The Miao are one of China’s 56 ethnic groups (民族). Miao people have a habit of decorating clothes with beautiful pictures. They have got ideas for these pictures from nature and their ethnic history. As a result, people think that Miao embroidery is a “living fossil (活化石)” of Miao culture.
“I have never been to a foreign country, but my embroidery has,” Wang Rongbi said in excitement. Wang comes from Xiaogulong Village in Guizhou province. She is one of embroidery designers from the province.
Wang takes pride in where she comes from. In her pieces, she embroiders seals (印章) on different parts of clothes. In this way, she pays her great respect to the Siyin Miao, one branch (分支) of the Miao ethnic group. “Siyin” in Chinese means four seals.
Shi Chuanying is another Miao embroiderer from Guizhou. The 45-year-old was luckier than Wang. She had a front-row seat at the fashion week. In July, Shi received an invitation to attend Milan Fashion Week. On September 21, Shi left for Milan. She went there with two traditional costumes (服装) and ten embroidered pieces made for the catwalk.
The Miao people are happy to see the traditional costumes of their ethnic group on the international stage. This has increased their confidence in the development of Miao embroidery. “Traditional costumes can be very fashionable,” said an embroidery designer. “Hopefully, our ethnic culture has plenty of attraction from all over the world.”
Miao Embroidery Shines at Milan Fashion Week
Introduction * At Milan Fashion Week, lots of viewers 140 Chinese traditional Miao embroidery for Italian embroidery because they didn’t know it very well.
Some 141 about Miao embroidery *The beautiful Miao embroidery showed the traditional artistry of the Miao people. *The Miao people are 142 to decorating clothes with beautiful pictures. Their ideas for the beautiful pictures come from nature and Miao history. *Miao embroidery is 143 as a “living fossil” of Miao culture.
Two Miao embroidery designers Wang Rongbi *Wang comes from Xiaogulong Village in Guizhou province. She has never been 144 , but her embroidery has. *Wang is 145 of her hometown. She 146 the Siyin Miao very much and embroiders seals on different parts of clothes.
Shi Chuanying *The 45-year-old was luckier because she was 147 to attend Milan Fashion Week. *Shi went to Milan with two traditional costumes and ten embroidered pieces made for the catwalk.
Conclusion *The Miao people become more 148 of the development of Miao embroidery. It is 149 that Miao embroidery has plenty of attraction from all over the world.
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Every time a new year rolls around, people set out to live a better life. They promise themselves that they will lose weight, find a new job or maybe even take that vacation they’ve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves and where did this tradition come from It started with the ancient Babylonians.
Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honoring the coming of a new year was held. The calendar was different back then. The Babylonians started the new year in late March during the first new moon after the spring equinox (春分). The events were known as the Akitu festival (阿基图庆典), which lasted 11 days. They celebrated the rebirth of the sun god. Babylonians made promises in order to make all of their gods happy. They felt this would help them start the new year with better luck. This is how the tradition started.
New Year’s resolutions (决心) continued on with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer went well with Earth’s revolution (旋转) around the sun, Caesar decided to make a change. He talked to the best astronomers (天文学家) and mathematicians (数学家) of his time and introduced the Julian calendar, which is similar to our Gregorian calendar. Caesar set January 1 as the first day of the year to honor Janus, the god of new beginnings. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering animals to Janus in a special way.
To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue on around the world. However, not many people keep the resolutions they make. Google launched a Resolution Map in 2013 to see how many people keep their resolutions. Only eight percent of people were successful in achieving them.
However, with 4,000 years worth of history telling us so, this tradition is destined to (注定) live on. That statistic (数字) is hard to argue with.
Long 150 of New Year’s resolutions
Brief introduction ● People promise to lose weight or find a new job to 151 themselves. ● The ancient Babylonians 152 the tradition.
Beginning of the tradition ●The first celebration that was recorded honoring the coming of a new year was held 153 of years ago. ●Babylonians made promises in the hope that they would be 154 in the new year.
Development of the tradition ●Caesar decided to change the early Roman calendar because it didn’t 155 Earth’s revolution around the sun any longer. ●He talked to the best 156 of his time and set January 1 as the first day of the year to honor Janus.
Situation nowadays ●The traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans are still 157 around the world. ●Very 158 people succeeded in achieving the resolutions according to the Google Resolution Map in 2013.
Conclusion ● The history 159 that this tradition is destined to live on.
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Food waste is not just a problem at the dinner table, but a big problem all over the world. Serious losses of food, happen from farmers’ fields to customers’ fridges. What’s worse, pollution and natural disasters may cause food shortage.
In developing countries, forty percent of food waste happens during harvesting and processing (加工). Because of this, farmers making little money are trapped in a cycle of poverty. They are also short of rapid transportation and refrigeration (冷藏), so a large number of crops may go bad before they reach the market. Few farmers can afford industrial-sized fridges to keep their products in good conditions.
Food waste is also discovered in developed countries. More than forty percent of food waste happens during the process of selling and buying. Shockingly, this amount reaches near the yearly food production in some part of Africa. In many cases, the vegetables and fruit are thrown away because they look “ugly”, falling short of industry standards.
Polluting and destroying environment do harm to producing food. A few countries are reducing natural areas for growing food crops and raising livestock (牲畜). Most surprisingly, in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, 800 million trees in the past six years have been cut down to make beef cattle farms. Also, fish farms still create a great deal of pollution as well as diseases. At present, it seems that food production doesn’t reduce, but it may influence all the living things on the earth in the future.
Natural disasters like droughts and storms can destroy a whole year’s crop for an unlucky farmer. Climate change will make such events that were previously thought of as “once in a hundred years” happen more and more often. This means that we’ll need more resources to produce the same amount of food.
Food waste is harmful to humans, as well as other life on the earth. It’s not only the problem on customers’ dinner table, but also an international problem that must be dealt with by the governments.
Food problems Food is lost 160 from fields to fridges. Food shortage is caused by pollution and natural disasters.
161 of food waste in different countries *In developing countries Some farmers are 162 all the time because of the food waste. Crops may go bad because they can’t be transported 163 . Products can’t be kept in good conditions because of the limited refrigeration.
*In developed countries In the process of selling and buying, 164 40% of food waste happens. The amount is almost the food production in some part of Africa in a year. People throw the vegetables and fruit away 165 they look nice and meet standards.
Bad 166 on producing food *Polluting and destroying environment Some natural areas are 167 to grow food crops and raise livestock. Pollution, as well as diseases, is created by fish farms.
Conclusion Natural disasters A whole year’s crop can be destroyed by natural disasters. Natural disasters happen more often, not "once in a 168 "in the past. More resources are needed to produce the same amount of food.
Food waste is harmful to all of life on the earth. It’s a problem which should be solved by 169 customers and the governments.
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What is your perfect vacation Popular trips include relaxing on a warm beach. Or they involve sightseeing in a beautiful city. Increasingly, though, many of us don’t want to just visit a place. We want to experience it.
Experiential travel allows to get closer to local people and their culture. For example, experiential travelers might stay a few weeks with local hosts. They might take classes to learn craft. In other words, these travelers immerse (沉浸) themselves in a different culture. One such trip is in Fujian. There, a small group of travelers meet with a local fishermen. They learn how to fix nets and throw them in the water. They can fish together. Afterwards they all cook and eat a meal with the fisherman’s family.
Experiential travel helps people become better citizens. First of all, it lets them understand a place more deeply than tourists usually do. As one traveler says, traditional travel is “like” studying science without ever doing a scientific experiment. Since they often stay and work in one place, travelers learn more about the lives of local people. It exposes (使体验) them to different ways of living and working. Experiential travelers often make life-long friends with local people. They stay in touch after the trip has finished. Expriential travel helps travelers—and local people—feel like they are part of a global community.
You don’t need to use a travel company to get the benefits (好处) of experiential travel. You can do it by yourself. You can ask local people questions when you travel. Ask a driver about her life. You can also join a soccer game in the street. Listening to people’s stories and interacting (交流) with local people will change your understanding of the place you are visiting.
Experiential travel
What Experience 170 life when traveling.
Why Help people become better citizens Encouraging them to have a deeper 171 of a place.
Improving their 172 about how local people live.
Making it 173 for them to experience different ways of living and working.
Making lasting 174 between travelers and local people.
Helping them feel like they 175 a global community.
How Do it 176 .
Your idea Think of an experiential trip in Nanjing for your friend. Place: 177 is a good place for experiential Activity 1: 178 Activity 2: 179
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《期末复习 阅读填表 19篇》参考答案
1．chopsticks 2．history 3．with 4．Asian 5．wealth/money 6．unlucky 7．meaningful 8．customs 9．Don’t/Never 10．rice
11．winter 12．energetic 13．if/when 14．good 15．chance 16．improves 17．have/get 18．Suggestions/Advice/Tips 19．instead 20．patience
21．Reasons 22．choices 23．less 24．learner 25．success 26．against 27．agree 28．The cost of materials and the time spent making the item. 29．Collecting soft drink cans and selling used books. 30．By washing cars for neighbours.(答案合理即可)
31．development 32．popular 33．example 34．No 35．time 36．safer/safe 37．satisfy/meet 38．abilities/skills 39．recorded 40．easily
41．introduction 42．centuries 43．value 44．scare 45．performer’s 46．Blowing 47．express 48．development/change/changes 49．Since 50．larger/bigger
51．common 52．rest 53．matter 54．rise 55．allowed 56．against 57．stop/keep/prevent 58．clearly 59．danger/dangers 60．unless
61．young 62．After 63．experiences 64．instruments 65．adding 66．hearing 67．achievements 68．bridge 69．Tan Dun. (合理即可) 70．have a talent in music/be creative/never give up when facing difficulty. (合理即可)
71．master 72．education 73．influence 74．abroad 75．bridge 76．social 77．honored 78．Although/Though 79．She spread Chinese classical poetry by introducing Chinese classical poetry to Western readers. /She spread Chinese classical poetry by giving talks in the mainland.
80．both 81．Reasons 82．difficulty 83．feel 84．away 85．healthy 86．cheaper 87．offer/provide 88．because 89．over
90．create 91．while 92．something 93．little 94．similar 95．with 96．carefully 97．both 98．consider 99．possible
100．Reasons/Advantages/Causes 101．choices 102．feeling 103．wise 104．success 105．protect 106．well 107．teacher 108．against 109．agree
110．created 111．make 112．represents 113．wood 114．includes 115．instead 116．special 117．year 118．though/although 119．without
120．Introduction 121．southern 122．Time/Times 123．appeared 124．put 125．returned 126．only 127．celebrate 128．symbol 129．without
130．influences 131．feel 132．interested 133．colourful 134．research
135．experiences 136．young 137．interested 138．peace 139．influences
140．mistook 141．facts/information 142．used 143．considered/seen 144．abroad 145．proud 146．respects 147．invited 148．confident 149．hopeful
150．history 151．improve 152．started 153．thousands 154．luckier 155．match 156．scientists 157．popular/spread 158．few 159．proves/tells/shows
160．seriously 161．Discoveries/Situations/Facts 162．poor 163．rapidly/quickly/fast 164．over 165．unless 166．influences 167．reduced 168．century 169．both
170．local 171．understanding 172．knowledge 173．possible 174．friendships 175．share 176．alone 177．Xuanwu Lake 178．Take a boat ride on Xuanwu Lake and learn about the history of the lake from a local guide. 179．Visit a traditional tea house and participate in a tea ceremony with locals.
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