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The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. It lifts the curtain of spring.After that everything turns green and full of energy and people clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer.
1.Flying a kite.
Spring is the best season for kite-flying.A traditional folk activity,it has a history of more than 2,000 years. It also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and speeding up metabolism.
2.Wearing fabric swallows.
Wearing fabric swallows is a custom in some regions in Shaanxi. The custom originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).The swallow is a harbinger of spring and a symbol of prosperity and happiness.
3.Making a Spring Ox.
Skilled artists build the frame of an ox out of bamboo strips and the legs with wood.Then they paste some paper and paint onto it. It is said that if more red and yellow paper is used,then there will be a good harvest that year.
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People in China began holding a special ceremony on the first day of Start of Spring about 3,000 years ago.They made sacrifices to Gou Mang,the god of Spring,who is in charge of agriculture.By the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),welcoming spring had become an important folk activity.
A.Welcoming spring.
B.The image of an ox is complete.
C.At that time,there were eight solar terms.
D.Start of Spring is the first solar term of the year.
E.Flying a kite can help build one's health and prevent diseases.
F.It is said that the egg can be set upright on the first day of the Start of Spring.
G.People like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests on Start of Spring.
It's natural for all kids to worry at times, and because of personality differences, some may worry more than others. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They typically worry about things like grades, tests, their changing bodies, fitting in with friends, the goal they missed at the soccer game, or whether they'll be bullied (欺负), or left out. Luckily, parents can help kids manage worry and deal with everyday problems.
To help your kids manage what's worrying them:
Find out what's on their minds.
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Being interested in your child's concerns shows they're important to you, too, and helps kids feel supported and understood. Reassuring (令人安心的) comments can help—but usually only after you've heard your child out. Say that you understand your child's feelings and the problem.
Guide kids to solutions.
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Offer reassurance and comfort.
Sometimes when kids are worried, what they need most is a parent's concern and comfort. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It helps kids to know that, whatever happens, parents will be there with love and support.
A. Show you care and understand. B. Take casual opportunities to ask how it's going. C. It might come in the form of a hug or time spent together. D. Kids sometimes worry about things that have already happened. E. Not all the kids worry about their teachers when they start a new school. F. What kids worry about is often related to the age and stage they're in. G. You can help reduce worries by helping kids learn to deal with challenging situations. |
Should I live in the city or the suburbs?
There are three different kinds of areas you can live in: urban, suburban, and rural. You can describe living in a rural area as living out in the sticks or the county. This type of living is seen as idyllic (田园生活的) for those seeking reprieve (暂时缓解) from crowds. Rural areas generally have small, self-sustaining populations.
Urban living is city living: active nightlife, full of noise, sophisticated public transit system and sometimes small and expensive city apartments. Urban areas tend to be densely (密集地) populated and have more intense traffic and pollution as a result.
For those seeking an intermediary between urban and rural living, the suburbs might be just the thing. Suburbs are large residential areas away from the core of town yet close enough to the city center.
Can you afford to live in the city?
Choosing whether to live in the city or the suburbs is often a matter of budget — where can you afford to live? By and large, living in the city is more expensive than living in the suburbs, though that's not always the case. For instance, in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and a few other cities, suburban living is not always better on your wallet.
Your lifestyle influences your happiness in the city or suburbs.
For someone who enjoys five-star restaurants, vibrant (充满活力的) nightlife, and fast-paced living, residing in an urban hub is a dream come true. On the other hand, if you find crowds and tons of noise unbearable, then a large city might feel like purgatory (炼狱).
Your lifestyle is one of the primary considerations in deciding where you ought to live. If you are into fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors, then realize that you may have to drive several hours to enjoy your hobbies if you choose city living.
Is your career better suited for the city or suburbs?
Your career should also strongly influence your choice about whether to live in the city or in the suburbs. For example, if your job is in landscape, you might find it difficult to find work in the city because there is not a high demand for landscape artists. The fact of the matter is that most city homes don't have large yards with grass to cut, and competition for landscaping contracts is probably fierce. Similarly, a business executive (主管) may find that the suburbs do not offer the convenience afforded by city living.
The debate of whether to live in the suburbs or the city is long lasting and never-ending. When it all boils down to it, it is a matter of preference and budget, so go with your gut (决心) and you'll make the right choice.
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◆ Living in rural areas helps people escape from {#blank#}2{#/blank#}streets and public transportation. ◆ Living in urban are can mean active nightlife but has many {#blank#}3{#/blank#} like noise, pollution and so on. ◆ The suburbs might appeal to those seeking to achieve a {#blank#}4{#/blank#} between urban and rural living. |
Affordability |
Generally, city living {#blank#}5{#/blank#} more than suburban living, but in some cases, urban living is less expensive. |
Lifestyle |
◆ When choosing where to live, you should take your lifestyle into {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. ◆You can settle in a big city if you prefer modern life. However, if you want to {#blank#}7{#/blank#} your hobbies like fishing and hiking, you'd better avoid city living. |
Career |
◆ Your profession plays a great role in helping you {#blank#}8{#/blank#} on where to live. ◆ A landscape artist has difficulty finding work in the city while a business executive finds it not {#blank#}9{#/blank#} to live in the suburbs. |
Conclusion |
Anyway, you'll make the right decision if you {#blank#}10{#/blank#} your choice on your preference and budget. |
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