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山西省晋中市平遥县2023年九年级下学期5月教学质量英语试题
It's well-known that silk was discovered in China. It's wonderfully strong, light and soft. As one of the best materials for clothes, silk has a perfect look and feel that no other materials can match.
There is a story about how silk was discovered. Lei Zu, the wife of Huang Di, was having tea under a mulberry tree when a silkworm cocoon(蚕茧)fell into her cup. As she tried to take the cocoon out, it started to unwind(展开)and the "line" seemed endless. She realized that the strong line could be used to make clothes. Then Lei Zu taught her people how to raise silkworms and how to get silk In this way, the silk industry was born.
For hundreds of years after that, silk was only used by rich people. It was a symbol of identity and status(身份和地位). With the development of the silk industry, more silk was produced. It was no longer just for rich people. In the Han Dynasty, silk was transported as far away as Spain, Rome and many other counties. The trade road was famously known as the Silk Road, which connected China with the rest of the world
Today, silk can be used for many kinds of things, not just for clothes, bus also for paintings, writing brushes, kites and even fishing nets. Wherever silk goes around the world, it is always warmly received.
| *Playing stone balls During the Qing dynasty, kids often kicked a stone ball around in groups in winter to keep warm in the Northern China. Stones were made into small balls and played with feet. It became popular because it was easy and cost little. People enjoy playing and watching it. |
| *Playing hide-and-seek Hide-and-seek is so popular that we can even feel its fun from many poems in Tang Dynasty. There are two ways to play: covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to make fun of him or, more commonly, some kids hide and one child must try to find them. |
| *Playing diabolo Diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and is empty in the center. Diabolo will make a sound when moving on the thread (线) at a high speed. It passed down to common people during the Ming Dynasty and it started to become a popular way to exercise then. You can still see people play it in groups or by themselves now. |
| *Watching shadow puppets With music and storytelling, children in ancient times enjoyed watching artists maninulate puppets moving behind the screen. It's just like watching a film. During the Qing Dynasty, shadow play art reached its top. Nowadays, they are the presents sent by the Chinese government to foreign leaders. |
Do you feel senior high school is still far away? The earlier you prepare for it, the easier it will be. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Stay organized
"The biggest thing is to stay organized, " says Philip Tubiolo, a graduate(毕业生) from Bayport High School. " {#blank#}2{#/blank#}I always transfer(转移) paper notes online so that it is easy for me to review them. "
Ask for help
"I think a lot of kids are afraid to ask for help, " Sachem North High School's Erin Maryzek says. "If you don't understand a concept(概念)，let the teacher know. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. "
Reduce stress
"It's not just study, study, study, " says Roslyn High School's Todd Warshawsky. "I was a runner. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} " Sachem North's Maryzek agrees, "Though schoolwork is important, it's also important to reduce stress and have fun in healthy ways. "
Say no to romance
"Don't get a girlfriend or boyfriend, " advises Esteban Idrovo at Stony Brook University, "I started dating(约会) in the ninth grade. I got too distracted(分心的). {#blank#}5{#/blank#}"
A. Running was a great stress reliever from study. B. You can use either paper or online tools to help with your studies. C. I lost a lot of friends because I spent too much time on this relationship. D. Most of my teachers offered extra review every day after school. E. Some US high school graduates have shared their experience with us to help us prepare. |
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