题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
广东省茂名市电白区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末质量检测英语试题
Today more and more people travel around China by high-speed train. We know that China wasn't an early starter in the high-speed rail field. Japan started half a century ago, and Ger-many did 22 years ago. But China has the largest high-speed railway system (系统) in the world. Here are some advantages of China high—speed trains.
First, China high-speed trains do well in speed. For example, the G3 train from Beijing to Shanghai only takes 4 hours and 48 minutes. But a normal-speed train takes more than 15 hours. The travel time between main cities in China has already been reduced.
Second, it's handy for you to book or cancel tickets. There are many high speed trains running during the day, especially between popular cities. You can choose your favorite one according to your plan. It's easy to cancel or change, if necessary.
As we know, airplanes and normal speed trains sometimes will not arrive on time. But high-speed trains always arrive at station on time. This type of trains are less affected (影响) by weather conditions or traffic control.
Moreover, traveling by high-speed train can make your trip more comfortable. You can enjoy nearly the same service as airplane. You can even walk around on a train and use the Internet on a high-speed train.
According to these advantages, the high-speed railways bridge the distance between people. It greatly develops people's lives.
Below are several posters about community matters for people:
QIGONG · Improve your health · Relax your body and mind · Exercise gently Classes open to Beginners The art of Qigong started in China thousands of years ago. £ 10 per class Saturday & Sunday afternoons Tel: 7564349 | Watercolor at Harbor House A fun place to learn how to use watercolors! For adults only £8 per class If you are 50 or over, it's FREE! Mondays: 6:30 pm—8:00 pm Thursdays: 8:00 am—10:00 am Tel: 8743236 | WEA Women-only English classes. We hold weekly-English classes for newcomers from other countries! · Mondays 10:30 am—12:30 am · Wednesdays 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Friendly and relaxed, all our classes are free! Tel: 9203346 | |
Drop-In Social Club at Cornerstone Community Center Tuesdays 7:00 pm—9:15 pm in the cafe (top floor) Fridays 3:00pm—5:00pm in the Green Room Provides a warm welcome and safe place to meet new people · practise and get help with speaking English · do drawing and sports activities Tel: 9652313 Children are welcome to come with parents! It's free! | The Community Sings! Tuesdays 7:30am—9:00am Weekly drop-in singing class starts here Tues, 23rd Jan-Weds, 27th March £ 6 per class Learn about breathing and vocal skills. Enjoy singing folk music and traditional songs in a friendly environment. Beginners are also welcome! Tel: 8908809 |
Traditional clothing plays an important role in any country's history and culture. In China, when it comes to traditional clothing, hanfu, qipao and the Chinese tunic suit are the most popular. However, most Chinese people are unclear about them. Here is some information about these three kinds of clothing.
Traditional hanfu Hanfu was created for Han people in the beginning. It shows the Chinese mind. Its colour, its style and even the length are about Chinese culture. Hanfu first appeared in the Shang dynasty, over 3, 000 years ago. It was popular for a long time in Chinese history from the Qin dynasty to the Ming dynasty. At the beginning of the Qing dynasty, however, it lost its popularity. With growing calls for reviving (复兴) traditional Chinese culture, many Chinese people have taken a liking to hanfu nowadays. |
Qipao Qipao, also known as the Cheongsam, appeared in the 1920s and remained as the "national clothing" until the 1950s. At first, people made it wide and loose, covering most parts of the body. Yet it was not beautiful and people wanted a more beautiful kind of clothing. So in the 1930s, people made the traditional qipao tight (紧的) to show the beauty of a woman's body. Now, lots of women still like to wear it. |
The Chinese tunic suit It is also called the "Sun Yat-sen suit", because it was named after Sun Yat-sen, a famous person in Chinese history. It looked simple but good, so it quickly became popular among Chinese men in the mid-20th century. Although other kinds of clothing have replaced it, leaders of China still wear it when going to important events. |
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