题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
Some problems are difficult to solve in our life. However, there are a lot of number expressions (表达用语) that can help. Today, let me show you some examples.
Sometimes we can "Kill two birds with one stone". That is to say, we can complete two goals (目标) with only one effort or action. But we must remember that "two wrongs don't make a right". If someone does something bad to you, you should not do the same to him.
When I was a young child in school, my favourite subject was Maths. My teacher used to "give me three cheers" when I did well in Maths, praising (赞扬) my hard work and good grades.
When I was in high school, some of my friends once had trouble doing their schoolwork. In fact, they did not care if they could finish high school. But it seemed that they really got a surprise when they completed their studies and graduated (毕业) from high school. They were "on cloud nine".
"Nine times out of ten", students who do well in school often find good jobs. Some people work in an office doing the same things every day at nine-to-five jobs. However, it's good to know that happiness at work isn't just about money.
Have you ever seen the treasures at Sanxingdui?
The number one divine tree (神树) is one of the most famous of them. It includes three parts: a base, the tree itself and a dragon. The base is made to be like a mountain, rising on three sides. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The dragon is winding (弯曲) its way down to the mountain. The divine tree is divided into three levels. There are three branches on each level. And each branch spreads in two directions. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Some people think the Number one divine tree is the tree Fusang in the book "Classic of Mountains and Seas". It describes there live nine birds carrying the sun from east to west in Fusang tree. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Every day, one bird takes off from the Fusang tree in the east and flies to the Ruomu tree in the west.
It's said that there are in total of ten birds. But on the divine tree there are only nine, so where's the tenth? There are two different ideas. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} However, most people believe the tenth bird isn't there because it is its turn to fly west, carrying the sun.
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A. They take turns to finish this job. B. What did the people at that time expect of this divine tree? C. One bird stands on the upward branch, while some fruit point downwards. D. The divine tree is growing from the mountain top and reaching to the heaven (上天). E. The divine tree is a symbol of life and can make people in good heath condition. F. Since the top of the divine tree is missing, it is possible that there is another bird there. |
Giant Pandas Where they live: Mainly in Sichuan, also in Shanxi and Gansu. Why they are in danger: They don't have enough food. They don't give birth to many babies. Fun facts: A new baby panda is as small as a mouse. Pandas spend almost the whole day eating. But they only take in 20% of what they eat. Pandas poop(排便)over 12 times a day. Pandas have been on the earth for about 3 million years. Siberian Tigers(东北虎)Where they live: Northeastern China and Russia. Why they are in danger: People hunt them and destory their habitat(栖息地). Baby tigers are weak and often die early. Fun facts: A father tiger always leaves his family without saying goodbye. Then the mother tiger takes care of the babies. She is very careful. She hides her babies when she goes out hunting, and takes a different way home. |
Do you know the Torch Festival? It's an important festival, which the Yi people usually hold on the 24th or 25th day of the sixth lunar month.
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The Torch Festival has a long history. It is mainly held in areas where the Yi people live in large numbers, and it is deeply rooted in their culture. It is said that the people in ancient times used fire to drive away bad spirits and wish for a good harvest in the following year.
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Before the festival arrives, people often clean their houses carefully to welcome the Torch Festival. This means getting rid of the old and welcomeing the new. During the festival, people light torches and carry them around. There are also different activities such as dancing, singing and sheepfighting. People wear their traditional clothes and enjoy delicious food.
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The Torch Festival holds great meanings. It stands for people's expectation of light, hope, and success. It is also a time for families to be together. What's more, it develops cultural exchanges and understanding in different ethnic groups(族群).
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The festival attracts the attention of people from all over the world. More people are increasingly interested in this festival. However, this also brings some worries. Efforts will be made to reduce the bad influence on the environment while keeping the traditional cultural customs.
A. Meanings of the Torch Festival B. Customs of the Torch Festival C. History of the Torch Festival D. Disadvantages of the Torch Festival E. Development of the Torch Festival |
What is your favourite traditional festival in China? Why?(不超过20词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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