Chinese Emoji (表情符号) Circles Globe
“Funny”, a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond china. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
Reaching Global Markets
A series of “funny” emoji-based bolsters(抱枕)have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn’t kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, “They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly.” A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, “My dad will send it whenever he doesn’t agree with someone but he has to behave politely.”
Addition to Domestic(国内的)Social Media
One commonly seen online comment from Chinese netizens is, “Every time other people send me the emoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool.”
Released in 2013, the “funny” emoji is the updated version of its original one; “funny” has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire (讽刺).
In Everyday Use Abroad
Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming, who played in USA, has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in Egypt, Yao’s smiling emoji has appeared in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way.
As a new online language, emojis have been helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to use “the fifth innovation in China” without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers.
1.Why do the bolsters attract Miki’s attention?
A. Because they are cheap. B. Because they are made in China.
C. Because they help lift the spirits. D. Because they help behave politely.
2.What can we know according to the text?
A. “Funny” emoji was created by Yao Ming.
B. “Funny” emoji-based bolsters sell better in China than in Japan.
C. “Funny” emoji helps foreigners understand Chinese culture.
D. “Funny” emoji is regarded as friendliness by most Chinese netizens.
3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the emoji mentioned in this text?
A. Critical. B. Doubtful.
C. Opposed. D. Objective.
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Losing weight has become a major concern for so many people. People try different weight loss methods all the time, some of which will never work, while others provide just a temporary solution. It is important to note that there are some green ways to lose weight that are not only healthy and effective but also good for the environment. Let us look at some of these green ways to lose weight.
Growing your own vegetables is a good way to ensure that you are eating healthy foods. The process is even better if you can use organic manure(肥料). Planting your own vegetables is not only a good way to go green; it also provides you with plenty of physical exercise. Preparing a garden, including planting and taking care of the vegetables, is a great way to achieve a healthy weight.
If you usually eat meat on a daily basis, you should consider replacing that meat with more vegetables. If you have no idea what vegetarian diets are like, you can do some research on the Internet, and you can also get information from vegetarian magazines such as Vegetarian Times Magazine. By reducing your intake of meat, you will be able to reduce your intake of fats, and hence, it will be easier for you to get rid of some weight.
Reduce periods of driving and try walking or cycling instead. If you are used to driving your car to get to wherever you are going, it would be great for you if you substituted walking or cycling for driving. Cycling and walking are good workouts that will ensure that your body burns excess fat and calories, and therefore, you will be able to lose weight.
It is important to know that there are so many ways in which we can turn our bad habits into good ones. Most of these good habits will not only benefit our bodies; they will also make the world a better place for all of us. Let’s go green, and let’s lose weight!
1.What does the first paragraph imply?
A. Most people have good ways to lose weight.
B. Most weight loss methods don’t work well.
C. People don’t like the taste of healthy food.
D. People don’t care about the environment.
2.Planting your own vegetables means ________.
A. you will never get sick
B. you will get enough organic vegetables
C. you can also get some exercise
D. the garden will take on a wonderful new look
3.What does Vegetarian Times Magazine offer?
A. It introduces people who prefer vegetables.
B. It tells readers about vegetarian diets.
C. It describes different kinds of popular meat dishes.
D. It shows ways to lose weight in a short time.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. It is easy to lose weight if you’re determined.
B. Walking or cycling is the best way to lose weight.
C. Almost no one has developed good habits.
D. A green environment is good for your health.
5.What is the passage mainly about?
A. A few green ways to lose weight.
B. The environment and children’s health.
C. A few benefits of losing weight.
D. The importance of staying in shape.
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Last weekend I decided to treat myself to relaxation by reading a magazine. As usual, I looked through the front pages of _______women wearing designer clothes with ads promising it to be "Best of the Best". I read the ad. _______, instead of offering advice on how to live well, the entire article _______expensive treatments that slow the effects of getting older while fooling others into thinking you stay young naturally. What?Is that even_______?
You may have already guessed—I seldom make up, _______buy a few creams for my skin, and wear only one or two pieces of _______. Instead, given the choice I spend my money on travel, learning experiences, fun and a few causes I support. Fortunately, my husband Thom not only likes me this way, _______he's the same as well. _______comes naturally to us because we both prefer _______experiences.
There was a TV show in the 1980's called Fernando's Hideaway. Regardless of whom the host Fernando was ________in the show, he would always say, "You ________marvelous(棒极了)!"And that was usually followed by, "As we all know, it's ________to look marvelous than feel marvelous. "I knew everyone used to laugh at that show because what made it so ridiculous was how it pointed out the obvious ________of grasping for outside appearances, ________real feelings.
Some women out there might be telling themselves, "I ________possibly feel good if I don't look good. "Really? Your life is ________to feel good to you. We can control the way we feel by controlling our thoughts. Instead of _________outside circumstances to bring about responses in us and make us happy or not, we can put our time, attention and resources on ________can affect inside. No one else knows your reason for being happy. You do. Your happiness ________you to it. When you travel along your ________to joy, your conversation is of joy; your feelings are of joy—you're on the right way.
1.A. casual B. special C. ordinary D. attractive
2.A. Unfortunately B. Frequently C. Hopefully D. Fortunately
3.A. focused on B. left out C. commented on D. made out
4.A. necessary B. possible C. convenient D. essential
5.A. never B. often C. usually D. just
6.A. clothing B. jewelry C. decoration D. furniture
7.A. and B. yet C. but D. although
8.A. Happiness B. Tiredness C. Beauty D. Fortune
9.A. common B. cultural C. traveling D. quality
10.A. performing B. requiring C. interviewing D. working
11.A. look B. sound C. smell D. feel
12.A. worse B. better C. less D. funnier
13.A. puzzle B. mistake C. idea D. progress
14.A. more than B. less than C. rather than D. other than
15.A. mustn't B. couldn't C. needn't D. daren't
16.A. supposed B. permitted C. requested D. promised
17.A. letting B. allowing C. recommending D. preventing
18.A. which B. that C. what D. why
19.A. guides B. sends C. misleads D. applies
20.A. mind B. reason C. time D. path
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In recent years many TV shows have become extremely popular among Chinese audience. Those programs, ranging from talent or dating shows to reality shows 1.(receive) both commercial success and public attention.
Their popularity is 2.(main) based on simple facts. First, they care 3.social concerns. Second, without exception, they explore a perfect balance between the international forms and Chinese expressions.
Despite apparent highlights, much room 4. (leave) for improvement. Above all, commercial interests often outweigh 5.（education） purposes, causing many complaints about the 6.(bearable) advertisements. In addition, some sharp remarks, 7.they are eye-catching, may have misleading effects on the youth.
In my opinion, such shows should shoulder more responsibility instead of merely 8.(entertain) the public. 9. is expected, these programs should be positive in their forms as well as functions. Meanwhile, the 10. (medium) should also safeguard the values of our society.
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For ages, sailors have said that it is a good luck to see dolphins swimming alongside boats. Their presence meant that land is near, which will be vital informations if a boat and its crew are in danger. Some dolphins have even protected sailors which suffer shipwreck from sharks. There is no wonder that these unique and fascinating creatures have long known as our friends.
Dolphins are thought to be intelligent animals because of its quick ability to learn. They seem to communicate with each other through a combination of whistles and clicks. While scientists don’t know exact what they are talking about, it is thought that dolphins are telling each other that food is nearby, or warn each other of approaching dangerous.
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假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Sam将于今年暑假到长江大学 (Yangzte University) 进行为期半年的中文培训，他想请你在学校附近为他找一套住房。请根据以下信息，给他回一封电子邮件介绍住房情况。
1. 面积50㎡左右，一室一厅，一厨一卫；
2. 家具齐全，有wifi，离学校近；
3. 月租1000元。
注意：
1. 词数不少于100；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Sam,
I’m so glad to know that you’re coming to Jingzhou this summer.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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