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山西省实验中学2019届九年级下学期英语2月月考试卷
According to the traditional Chinese customs, 2019 is the year of Pig, ranking as the twelfth animal in the Chinese zodiac—the Shengxiao. Many people believe that pigs are naturally fat, lazy and dirty. But are any of those things true?
Use
It is true that pigs are fat. They eat a lot. But they are useful to us. We get more than just pork from pigs. We can use their skin to make shoes. We can use their hair to make brushes.
Not stupid
People sometimes say: "You are as stupid as a pig." But pigs are not stupid. In fact, pigs are one of the 10 smartest animals. They can remember things well and tell different shapes apart. Many experts think pigs are easier to train than dogs or cats.
Stereotypes
These stereotypes (偏见) of pigs often make us feel negatively about the animal. For example, if someone's room is very messy, we might say his or her room looks like a pigsty (猪圈).
Ancient people's favorite animal
But people in ancient China really liked pigs. If someone had a round and chubby face, he or she was thought to be blessed (有福气的). People also believed the animal stood for (代表) wealth. Now most children have a piggy bank that they can use to save money.
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●Use We can get pork from pigs, and use some parts of pigs to make things. They are to us. |
●Not stupid Pigs are one of the 10 smartest animals. They can have a good and tell different shapes apart. Many experts think pigs are trained more than dogs or cats. |
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●Stereotypes People always have a negative attitude towards pigs. If someone's room is in a , we might say his or her room looks like a pigsty |
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●Ancient people's favorite animal People in ancient China really liked pigs. They believed pigs were a of wealth. |
If you're away from home, feeling a bit blue or searching for some comfort, the Danes have a solution. It's called “hygge”. Coming from Danish culture, but popularized by the British in 2016, hygge is much more than just a word, it's becoming a feeling around the world.
The hygge refers to the sense of happiness you get when your family is gathered together at new year or Christmas. It is all about the pleasant feelings of home: the smell of your mother's cooking, your partner's arm around your shoulder and so on.
Hygge is an antidote(良药) to stress. You know when you've got it, a gentle warmth starts spreading through your body. Another important part of hygge is that it has nothing to do with modern technology. It's a period time to relax your tired mind and eyes. So, put down that smartphone and turn off the computer.
You should also know that hygge is not about healthy eating or more exercise. In fact, it's just the opposite. You're supposed to be lost in what you like: enjoy sweet snacks and calorie-laden cakes freely.
Let yourself be carried on a wave of nostalgia(怀旧) back to your birthplace, and remember the childhood songs of your distant youth with a smile. If it helps, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and sleep with one of your favorite books (not a pill or e-reader).
If Denmark seems too far, then think of old Beijing with its hutong and courtyard houses. Picture yourself sit around a traditional stove with your loved ones, eating dumplings and chatting about the old days. Let yourself drift back in time to a period where everything is relaxing, and there is no need to reply to any e-mails or text messages. They did not exist(存在) back then.
Now you've really understood hygge without even having to set foot in Copenhagen.
An Antidote to {#blank#}1{#/blank#}-Hygge | |
Origin (起源) | ♦Hygge came from Danish culture. ♦It was {#blank#}2{#/blank#}with the British in 2016. |
What hygge is | ♦You will feel pleased{#blank#}3{#/blank#} your family members around. ♦You don't{#blank#}4{#/blank#} to use modern technology like a cellphone or computer. ♦You can eat whatever you like without{#blank#}5{#/blank#} about daily exercise. |
What people can do{#blank#}6{#/blank#} feeling stressed | ♦You can remind {#blank#}7{#/blank#} of the sweet memories of childhood and relax yourself by reading books that you like {#blank#}8{#/blank#} . ♦If Denmark seems too far, let yourself think of old things and chat about the old days when {#blank#}9{#/blank#} or text messages didn't exist. |
It's not {#blank#}10{#/blank#} for you to go to Copenhagen as you have known hygge well. |
Streaming sites show more documentaries
Streaming sites (流媒体网站) have become the main platform, for producing and broadcasting (播送) documentaries in China, attracting an increasing number of young viewers, according to a recent report.
On Bilibili, for example, a total of over 3,500 documentaries are available ( 可 以获得的) to stream, while nearly 100 of these are original productions (原创的) according to Zhang Shengyan, general manager of the site's copyright cooperation center.
"Watching documentaries has become an important way for young people to understand and research the world," says Zhang, noting a rush in documentary viewers on the site, from 30 million in late 2018 to 90 million this year.
Tencent Video also notes that 75 percent of its users are members of Generation Z (Z 一代:出生于 1996-2012), and the platform is matching their needs busily providing documentaries with greater experience, says Zhou Mo, with the platform's documentary IP content operation center.
Online platforms produce original documentaries and secure (保护) copyright works to offer such films to attract young viewers, according to the report.
"We will go on to support creation in the production and spreading of documentaries, and encourage more creative production forms to attract more viewers, especially the youth," says Gao Jianmin, director of the National Radio and Television Administration.
Streaming sites show more documentaries |
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Introduction |
•The streaming sites have played the {#blank#}1{#/blank#} role of producing and broadcasting documentaries. •The number of young viewers is becoming larger than before. |
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Bilibili |
•The total number of documentaries on Bilibili which can be seen is over 3500. Nearly 1/35 of them are {#blank#}2{#/blank#}originally. |
Tencent |
•On Tencent about three{#blank#}3{#/blank#}of users are members of Generation Z. •The platform is {#blank#}4{#/blank#}serving the users by offering better service. |
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The officers will {#blank#}5{#/blank#}to support the creation in the production and spreading of documentaries. |
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