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贵州省遵义市汇川区2024年中考一模英语试题
In China, the year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon or "Loong", as it is known in Chinese. Nowadays more and more Chinese people prefer the word "long" to "dragon" when talking about Chinese dragons.
In Western culture, the dragon is usually a symbol of darkness. Western dragons are often described as cruel, fire-breathing Unlike Western dragons. Chinese loongs traditionally symbolize strơng powers that can help people. They control over water and ensure a good harvest (收成). The loong is important in Chinese culture and has been popular throughout Chinese history.
In China, newborns in such years as 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, are called "loong babies." They are thought to be blessed with bravery and wisdom characteristic of the Chinese loongs. Parents wish their kids to "become loongs" expecting their children to get future success. It is hoped that their children will get some achievements in life with a good education and hard work.
The Western idea of dragon is not the same as that of the Chinese dragon. If you want to express ideas related to the Chinese dragon then you should use the word "loong". For example: "I was born in the year of the loong" or "Happy the Year of the Loong".
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Personal traits (个人品质) | Descriptions |
Be self﹣disciplined(自律的) | I take my health seriously,even though no one asks me to do that. For example,I do exercise four times a week and never eat junk food. I think being self﹣disciplined is important in my life. —Bill |
Be outgoing | I am an outgoing person. I like to make lots of friends. And I don't really care if my friends are the same as me or different. —Jason |
Be helpful | Sam missed many classes because he was in hospital for weeks. After he returned to school,I helped him with schoolwork. Surprisingly,he got good grades in the final exams. —Lisa |
Be a good listener | I care about people's ideas and feelings. I listen to others carefully and don't stop their talking. I look at people's eyes when I'm talking with them. —Sally |
Be hard﹣working | I'm a student in Grade 8 now. I become more hardworking than before,so I often get good grades in English tests. I always believe that the harder you work,the luckier you are. —David |
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