One of China’s most popular folk arts is pape...

One of China’s most popular folk arts is paper cutting（剪纸）. Archaeological(考古学的) finds trace the tradition back to the 6^th century; it is supposed that the beginnings of paper cutting were even a few centuries earlier. Paper cuttings are used for religious(宗教的) purposes, for decoration (装饰)and as patterns(图案).

Today, paper cuttings are mainly used as decoration. They ornament walls, windows, doors, columns mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes. They are also used for decoration on presents, and are given as presents themselves. They are of special importance at festivals. At the Spring Festival for example, entrances are decorated with paper cuttings which are supposed to bring good luck.

Paper cuttings are not produced by machine, but by hand. There are two kinds of paper cuttings; scissor (剪刀) cuttings and knife cuttings. Scissor cuttings are fashioned with scissors. Several pieces of paper--- up to eight pieces---are fastened together. The motif(图形) is then cut with sharp, pointed scissors.

Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several layers (层) of paper on a relatively soft foundation consisting of a mixture of tallow (动物脂) and ashes. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the motif into the paper with a sharp knife which he usually holds vertically(垂直地). The advantage of knife cuttings is that considerably more paper cuttings can be made in one operation than scissor cuttings.

In the countryside, paper cuttings are usually made only by women and girls. This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master and that were often used to judge brides(新娘). Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who have guaranteed (保证) incomes and work together in workshops.

1.Paper cuttings can be used for ______________.

A. decoration    B. decoration on presents      C.  presents       D. all of the above

2.The underlined word ornament means ______________.

A. to be added to and make something beautiful     B. to be used as

C. to be cut in                                D. to be made on

3.Which is the best title of this passage?

A. The ways of paper cutting             B. The reasons for paper cutting

C. The purposes of paper cutting          D. Paper cutting

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Paper-cutting is one of the most popular folk arts in China. Today, there is almost no limit1.the number of subject2.can be explored with paper cuts.

The first paper cuts3.(make) during the Han Dynasty. At one point in history, the art of paper-cutting was very4.(common) practiced in Chinese homes. In the higher social classes, a woman’s status could even be measured5.(base)on her paper-cutting skills.

When the techniques used in paper-cutting spread to different parts of the world, the art developed,6.(take)on different local colors. Thus, in China it is called Jian zhi7. in Japan monkiri is what people call paper-cutting8.in Mexico papel picado. In modern times, paper cuts are still widely used9.(decorate) doors and windows, particularly during the Chinese New Year. Small paper cuts can also be used to add a(n) 10.(person) touch to greeting cards and bookmarks.

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Paper-cutting is a(n) 1.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (tradition) Chinese folk art with a long history.

Paper-cuts 2. 　　　　　　 (use) during festivals to decorate gates and windows. The main cutting tools are simple: paper and scissors or a knife. Clever craftsmen are very good at 3.________ (cut) in the theme of daily life. When you look at works created by paper cutting 4.　　　　　　　 (careful), you will be amazed by the true-to-life5.　　　　　　　　 (express) of the figure’s appearance and thoughts.

Although other art forms, like painting, can show similar scenes, paper-cutting still stands out for its beautiful lines and patterns6.　　　　　　　 are all hand-made. Learning about cutting a piece of paper7.　　　　　　　 (be) easy but mastering (精通) 8.　　　　　　 is very difficult. One must hold the knife upright (竖直地) and press on the paper without much strength. Any carelessness will lead

9.　　　　　 damage to the whole image. Craftsmen try10.________ (create) a circle like the moon, a straight line like a stem(干) of wheat, and a square like a brick. They have to be careful and keep practising to make the scenes seem as alive as possible.

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With beautiful canals, top art museums, and cycling culture I Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. As the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands, it’s often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its wide system of bridges and canals. Here are some key points for you to keep in mind while planning a trip there.

Must-See Attractions

Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. The top museums to visit are the Rijks museum, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. As a World Heritage Site, the Canal Ring was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and an area for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.

Transportation

Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. It’s not a good idea to drive a car to the city center. Cycling is popular here, and it’s easy to rent a cheap bike around the town. Amsterdam has a flat terrain (地形) and it’s a good choice to explore the city on foot.

Money-saving Tips

• Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

• Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.

• Instead of hiring a tour guide, jump onto a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.

1.Why was the Canal Ring originally built in Amsterdam?

A. To build more museums.

B. To encourage rich people to live there.

C. To become a World Heritage Site.

D. To help people enjoy colorful nightlife.

2.What does the author advise for tourists to visit city center in Amsterdam?

A. Hiring a local tour guide.

B. Traveling to the city center by taxi.

C. Visiting the city by bike or on foot.

D. Avoiding the use of trains.

3.How can a tourist save money according to the author’s advice?

A. By hiring a professional guide.

B. By booking a hotel in the city center.

C. By buying all the tickets from the counter.

D. By visiting the city on a canal boat.

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Jianbing guozi（煎饼果子）has long been one of the most popular street snacks in China – many people enjoy eating it for breakfast with a cup of warm soy milk. But according to a new set of standards, we may not have been eating “real” jianbing guozi at all.

On May 26, the Tianjin Catering Industry Association introduced a set of standards that say how jianbing guozi should be made. Tianjin is believed to be the birthplace of the snack.

The new standards say that the snack should be made with mung bean flour, eggs and scallions (葱). And it should be between 38 and 45 centimeters in diameter. They also state that its packaging should show the snack’s expiry date (有效期) and the name, address and phone number of its maker.

Jianbing guozi is a traditional food that’s sold all over China, and it’s even started to become popular in other countries. However, the way the snack is prepared in different regions varies. While traditional jianbing guozi often consists of a pancake and eggs, sea cucumber, hotdog sausage or even squid (鱿鱼) are sometimes added in some places.

“Different street sellers all have various ways to cook jianbing guozi, but they don’t care about how to develop it better for the future. They just focus on making money,” Song Guanming, chairman of the Tianjin Catering Industry Association’s jianbing guozi branch, told The Telegraph. Song believes that the new standards will preserve the traditional flavor of the snack.

However, the introduction of the standards has raised heated debate among Chinese internet users. Some believe that part of the fun of eating jianbing guozi is that its flavor varies by seller, but the rules will destroy its variety, according to The New York Times.

In response, Song explained that the standards would not be strictly carried out. “It’s not our aim to make it standard like KFC fast food,” Song told China Daily. “We just aim to better regulate the cooking process, techniques and safety of this time-honored Tianjin snack in its hometown.”

1.What’s the right understanding of the underlined sentence in Paragraph One?

A. The jianbing guozi most people eat is fake, not authentic（地道）at all.

B. The jianbing guozi most people eat is not made in Tianjing, so it’s not authentic.

C. The jianbing guozi most people eat isn’t made according to the newly introduced standards.

D. The jianbing guozi most people eat is something else. The seller uses the name, because jianbing guozi sells well.

2.Why are some people against the new standards?

A. It’s too complicated for jianbing guozi makers to follow.

B. The new standards will rob the traditional flavor of the traditional Tianjin snack.

C. The new standards will make it impossible for people to eat jianbing guozi outside Tianjin.

D. The new standards will rob the fun of choosing jianbing guozi whose flavors vary.

3.What’s the writer’s attitude towards the new standards?

A. Neutral.(中立的)　　 B. critical　　 C. For the standards.　　 D. Against the standards.

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Recently, the TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of China’s most popular TV shows, attracting more than 600 million viewers each week.

In this program, five celebrity fathers traveled to six countryside locations across China, including some villages in Beijing, Yunnan, Shandong, Hunan, Heilongjiang and a desert in Ningxia. They took care of their kids without the help of the kid’s mothers. At the same time, they also took part in different kinds of activities with their kids together, such as cooking, fishing and selling goods.

Why is the show so popular? “It reflects (折射) social reality. In big cities, fathers are always busy earning money and making achievements in their career. They don’t spare more time with their kids.” said Xie Dikui, general director of the show. As the father of a 3-year-old daughter, Xie said that he found his own heart being touched as he made it. “Although these fathers are busy, they are able to spare time for their kids. We can do better than them.”

This also happens in some rural areas in China. More and more men from rural areas are now working in big cities, leaving their kids at home under the Grandparents’ care.

“I have a son and a daughter in my hometown.” said Xu Canyong, a 33-year-old man working in Shantou, Guangdong Province. “They come to live with me only during summer and winter vacations. I miss them very much. I want to have them live with us in Shantou, but the cost of living here is too high.” said Xu.

1.Five celebrity fathers have ever traveled to _______ with their kids.

A. Beijing, Hunan and Heilongjiang

B. Hunan, Heilongjiang and Tibet

C. Yunnan, Ningxia and Hong Kong

D. Yunnan, Shandong and Gansu

2.The TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? is popular mainly because _______ .

A. the five fathers are all famous stars

B. there are many beautiful sights in it

C. Xie Dikui is a popular director in China

D. it reflects the problems about family education

3.The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refers to_________ .

A. the TV show Where Are We Going, Dad?

B. the fact that fathers have less time with their kids

C. the trip of five celebrity fathers with their kids

D. the relationship between Xie Dikui and his daughter

4.Xu Canyong can’t live with his two kids in Shantou because________ .

A. he can’t afford to live there together

B. he has no time to look after his kids

C. Shantou is too far from his hometown

D. his kids are used to living with their grandparents

5.From this passage, we may infer ________ .

A. fathers will raise the kids instead of mothers

B. the five celebrity fathers will give up their own jobs

C. in some rural areas, more and more kids live with their grandparents

D. Mr. Xu often goes back to his hometown during summer and winter vacations

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Recently, the TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of China’s most popular TV shows, attracting more than 600 million viewers each week.

In this program, five celebrity(名人) fathers traveled to six countryside locations across China, including some villages in Beijing, Yunnan, Shandong, Hunan, Heilongjiang and a desert in Ningxia.　　

They took care of their kids without the help of the kid’s mothers. At the same time, they also took part in different kinds of activities with their kids together, such as cooking, fishing and selling goods.

Why is the show so popular? “It reflects (反应) social reality. In big cities, fathers are always busy earning money and making achievements in their career. They don’t spare more time with their kids.” said Xie Dikui, general director of the show. As the father of a 3-year-old daughter, Xie said that he found his own heart being touched as he made it. “Although these fathers are busy, they are able to spare time for their kids. We can do better than them.”

This also happens in some rural areas in China. More and more men from rural areas are now working in big cities, leaving their kids at home under the Grandparents’ care. “I have a son and a daughter in my hometown.” said Xu Canyong, a 33-year-old man working in Shantou, Guangdong Province. “They come to live with me only during summer and winter vacations. I miss them very much. I want to have them live with us in Shantou, but the cost of living here is too high.” said Xu.

1.The TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? is popular mainly because _______ .

A. the five fathers are all famous stars

B. there are many beautiful sights in it

C. Xie Dikui is a popular director in China

D. it reflects the problems about family education

2.The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refers to_________ .

A. the TV show Where Are We Going, Dad?

B. the fact that fathers have less time with their kids

C. the trip of five celebrity fathers with their kids

D. the relationship between Xie Dikui and his daughter

3.Xu Canyong can’t live with his two kids in Shantou because________ .

A. he can’t afford to live there together　　

B. he has no time to look after his kids

C. Shantou is too far from his hometown

D. his kids are used to living with their grandparents

4.From this passage, we may infer ________ .

A. fathers will raise the kids instead of mothers

B. the five celebrity fathers will give up their own jobs

C. in some rural areas, more and more kids live with their grandparents

D. Mr Xu often goes back to his hometown during summer and winter vacations

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Beer is one of the world’s most popular drinks. One of beer’s most important ingredients（成分）is water. Beer makers say you need up to five liters（升）of water to make one liter of beer. If water becomes limited, then, will people have to stop making beer? Beer makers have already thought of that possibility. So, in some cities, people are testing out beers made from collected and filtered rainwater.

They are also collecting rainwater and water from the beer-making process for use inside the beer factory. Sierra Nevada is a well-known beer factory in California. It uses rainwater for cleaning and washing toilets. Beer makers understand the importance of saving water. If there is no water, there is no beer.

That is why Stone Beer Company, near San Diego, California, worked with a local water treatment program to make beer. The program is called Pure Water San Diego. It wants to provide one-third of the city’s water by 2035.

Working with Pure Water, the beer factory used purified water that came from wastewater. Wastewater is water that has already been used for showers, washing dishes or toilets.

Stone is a large beer factory. It has customers across the U.S. and Europe. Some of their beers are among the best in the United States. So it was a big deal when Stone released a special beer called Full Circle Pale Ale in March. Many websites and newspapers wrote about the beer. They reported that it was made from “toilet water.” Local television stations recorded people's reactions as they tasted the beer.

Stone later wrote a blog post saying it was not happy with all of the news coverage-especially reports that centered on the idea of “toilet water.” But it was happy that the experiment was a success.

The beer was only made for a special event. Stone Beer is not permitted to sell in stores or at the restaurants.

1.Why do some beer makers use rainwater to make beer?

A. To try new sources of water.

B. To make special taste for beer.

C. To reduce the cost of production.

D. To give up pure water in production.

2.What did Stone Beer Company want Pure Water San Diego to do?

A. Help it to develop new kind of beer.

B. Supply the majority of water to the city.

C. Make waste water clean enough to make beer.

D. Deal with its waste water from the beer production process..

3.What do we know about the special beer?

A. It was welcomed by the public.

B. Few people dared to taste it.

C. It will be sold in large quantities.

D. It received great attention from the media.

4.What did Stone Beer Company think of the reports about the beer?

A. They are satisfying.　　 B. They are disappointing.

C. They are surprising.　　 D. They are beneficial.

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In America, square dancing has been the most popular form of folk dancing since the early days. In early times, when men and women worked in groups to build a barn (谷仓) or harvest crops, they danced when the work was done. The music came from the violin for the most part, but if there was no one to play a musical instrument, clapping was used to produce the rhythm to which people dance. The early settlers danced in a store, in a barn, or in a farm kitchen.

A square is formed by four couples （对）who stand facing the centre of the square. Each couple stand on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the right.

The caller is an important part of the dance, since he tells the dancers which steps to do. If the dancers do not know the steps, he teaches them. It takes time to learn to be a good caller, and good callers are always in demand（被需要）.

These are the names of some of the steps the dancers do: Form a square; Circle; Honour your partner; Swing your partner; Form a star. There are many more. As the callers tell the dancers what to do next, they move to form the pattern（图形）he calls.

Large or small numbers of people can dance at one time. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. Or there may be only one square of eight people.

Special clothes are worn by some when dancing. This makes the dance more colourful to watch. The special clothes are different from place to place. Women often wear full skirts of various colours with a pretty blouse. Men have coloured shirts and western trousers that they wear only when square dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his best clothes.

Today in some parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or groups square dancing for fun.

1.From the passage we know that square dancing came from_______.

A. the clubs　　　　 B. the schools

C. big cities　　 D. the countryside

2.How many steps do the dancers usually do while square dancing?

A. At most four.　　　　 B. At least one thousand.

C. At most eight.　　　 D. At least five.

3.For what purpose do the American men and women dance?

A. For money.

B. To lose weight.

C. For fun.

D. To show their beautiful clothes.

4.If 800 people dance at the same time，how many squares can be formed?

A. 200 squares.　　 B.100 squares.

C. 400 squares.　　 D. One big square.

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In the United States the most popular form of folk dancing has been square—dancing since the earlier days．In those days，men and women worked in groups to build a house or harvest crops．When the work was done，they usually danced merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen．

Nowadays square-dancing is still performed．A square，which has four sides，is formed by four couples．Each couple stands on one side of the square，the man on the left and the woman on the right．That is to say, one square has eight people and they stand facing the center of the square．

Large or small numbers of people can dance together．Sometimes as many as 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing all at the same time．

Costumes are worn by those who do the square—dancing．This makes the dancing more colorful to watch．Men may have colored shirts and western trousers they wear only on special days．Women often wear full skirts of different colors with a pretty blouse．In some country areas，everyone wears their best clothes．

Today in all parts of the US you will find some schools，clubs，or other groups that are square-dancing for fun．They enjoy it very much．

1. In the earlier days，when did people do square—dancing?(No more than 6 words)

2. How many people are square—dancing if there is one square?(No more than l word)

3. What does the underlined word“costumes’’mean in Paragraph 4?(No more than 8 words)

4. What do people in some country areas wear in square-dancing?(No more than 6 words)

5. How do people of the US like square-dancing today?(No more than 6 words)

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