Why do many Chinese people refuse to cut thei...

Why do many Chinese people ________ to cut their hair during the first month of the lunar (阴历的) year?

A.like B.want C.refuse D.not

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Why do many Chinese people refuse to cut their hair during the first month of the lunar year?

This is because people believe that getting a haircut during the first lunar month is not a good idea. Tradition says that doing so will cause your mother's brothers to die. Although it's not true, some people still believe it.

So, after a month's wait, people usually flock to cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day —the second day of the second lunar month. It was once tradition to line up outside of barber shops on this day.

Dragon Head-Raising Day falls on Feb 24 this year. It is an important traditional Chinese holiday. Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall would increase because the rain-bringing Dragon King would wake up from his winter sleep. So that day is the start of spring and farming.

A well-known phrase (俗语) goes, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.” Besides cutting their hair, there are also other ways to celebrate this holiday. For example, people eat food with “dragon names". People call noodles dragon's beard . Dumplings are dragon's ears and spring rolls (春卷) are dragon's scales (龙鳞).

1.In ancient times, people believed cutting their hair during the first lunar month ____.

A.would make the Dragon King angry

B.would cause their mothers' brothers to die

C.would bring them bad luck

D.would cost them more than usual

2.The underlined word "flock" probably means ________.

A.gather B.refuse C.forget D.disagree

3.Paragraph 3 and 4 mainly tell us _________.

A.people’s expectations for rainfall in ancient China

B.that dragons stand for good luck in Chinese culture

C.about the relationship between Dragon Head-raising Day and hair cutting

D.the traditional meaning of Dragon Head-raising Day holiday.

4.What do we know about Dragon Head-raising Day from the story?

A.People eat dragons to celebrate the holiday.

B.Young people don't celebrate the holiday

C.People visit their uncles during the holiday.

D.It is seen as the start of spring.

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Why do Chinese people refuse to cut their hair during the first month of the lunar (阴历) year?

1.. Tradition says that doing so will cause your mother’s brother die. Although it’s not true, some people still believe it.

So, after a month’s wait, people usually flock (蜂拥而至) to cut their hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day – the second lunar month. 2.. People always had to wait for a long time to get their hair cut.

Dragon Head-Raising Day fells on Feb 24 this year. 3.. Ancient people believed that after this day, rainfall would increase because the rain-bringing Dragon King would wake up from his winter sleep. So that day is the start of spring and farming.

A well-known saying goes, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.”

4.. For example, people eat food with “dragon names”. People call noodles dragon’s beard. (龙须). Dumplings are dragon’s ears and spring rolls (春卷) are dragon’s scales (龙鳞).

A.It is an important traditional Chinese holiday

B.Because people believe that it is the best to cut hair on Dragon Head-Raising Day

C.It was once tradition to line up outside of barber shops (理发店) on this day

D.Besides cutting their hair, there are also other ways to celebrate this holiday

E.This is because people believe that getting a haircut during the first lunar month is not a good idea

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When everyone in China is wearing masks (口罩) to stop the COVID-19 (新冠肺炎), many people in Western countries don’t seem to want to do the same. For example, an Italian lawmaker was criticized (批评) by his coworkers when he went to work with a mask. They said he made them nervous. But why do the East and West have different ideas about wearing masks? Let’s take a look.

Western ideas about masks

In the West, people should wear masks only when they get sick, for example. People see masks as a tool (工具) to protect sick people and stop disease from spreading (传播), so healthy people don’t need to wear them. But as the number of COVID-19 cases is growing around the world, people in the West are changing their ideas.

Mask culture in the East

In Asian countries like China and Japan, wearing masks is common. In 1910, Chinese doctor Wu Liande invented (发明) the modern medical mask. During the 2003 SARS epidemic (流行病疫), people in China and East Asia also used masks to protect themselves.

In Japan, wearing masks shows your politeness (礼貌) when you get a cold or flu. Some Japanese also turn masks into fashion accessories (配饰). They have different colors and patterns to choose to match their clothes. Some young women wear masks when they don’t have their makeup (化妆) on.

Many pop stars in Asia also use masks to protect their privacy (隐私). This cultural and historical background has made it easier for people in the East to wear masks when epidemics break out.

1.What did the coworkers think of the Italian lawmaker?

A.He was too worried to work. B.He made other people nervous.

C.He was unwilling to go to work. D.He was just trying to protect himself.

2.In the past, people in the West wore masks when _____________.

A.they were sick B.they were talking to doctors

C.they were shy or worried D.they went outdoors

3.Where was the modern medical mask invented?

A.In the UK. B.In Japan. C.In China. D.In the US.

4.The reasons why Asian people like to wear masks do NOT include ___________.

A.wearing masks to stop disease from spreading B.protecting against air pollution

C.looking fashionable D.protecting their privacy

5.What is the story mainly about?

A.Why masks are popular in Asian culture.

B.The importance of wearing masks during epidemics.

C.Why Western people don’t wear masks during epidemics.

D.Masks mean different things in different cultures.

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During their lives, many people experience difficulties and struggle (努力) to do something. When I lived in China, it was a hard struggle for me to learn Chinese and get used to Chinese customs.

The first day I went to school, I didn’t understand what my teachers and my classmates said. I just sat in my seat without doing anything, but when I went back home, I cried and told my mom that I wanted to leave for my homeland.

Later, however, I decided I had to study Chinese very hard, but it was very difficult to learn the language. Every day at school, I tried to talk to the Chinese students and make friends with them. When school was over, I studied Chinese at home by watching Chinese TV programs. That turned out to be a very good way to improve my Chinese. Little by little, I began to speak Chinese in school and I began to make many friends. Finally, I got a very high grade in the Chinese exam and naturally I became used to Chinese customs.

Now, I like to talk with Chinese people and I like Chinese food too. The experience of struggling to learn Chinese in China was unforgettable, and I’ll never forget the time when I learned so much.

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Paper-cutting is a famous folk art with a long history in China. It was used during f1. to decorate gates and windows. After hundreds of years’ d2., it has become a very popular way of decoration. The main cutting tools are s3. -paper and scissors or a knife, but clever and skilled paper-cutting artists can make very beautiful artworks. Chinese paper-cutting works have these features-“Flower in flower, theme in theme.” This means smaller pictures and stories are h4. in the works. You will be amazed by the wonderful designs when you look at their paper-cutting works c5.. Through Chinese paper-cutting, people express their best wishes.

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文化意识——中西方节日

Every April, there is a special day in China. 1. On that day, people remember and honor their ancestors. Qingming is a traditional Chinese festival. It has a long history. 2. A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day：“Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes, and passers­by with lowered spirits go.”

Tomb­Sweeping Day has been a public holiday on the Chinese mainland since 2008.　 3. They put food like cakes and fruit in front of the tombs. After that, they sweep the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.

4. That's because people think that visiting tombs is to show respect to their dead family members.

However, Tomb­Sweeping Day is not only about this. During that time, the weather is becoming warmer. 5. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites at that time.

We Chinese should remember traditional festivals, as it's a symbol of our Chinese culture.

A.It began over 2，000 years ago.

B.Why do Chinese people do this?

C.People are able to garden and enjoy outdoor activities.

D.It is Qingming Festival also called Tomb­Sweeping Day.

E.On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors' tombs.

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Cut Your Hair for Them!

Who are we? & Who do we help?

We’ re Locks of Love, a public organization that provides hairpieces

(假发) to children who are under age 15, from poor families in the United

States and Canada, and experiencing long-term hair loss from some illness.

What’s their life like without hair?

These children have lost more than their hair. Many are laughed at by classmates, feel shy or upset for their hair loss, or even have given up normal childhood activities such as swimming or going to the park.

What will their life be like with hairpieces?

Wearing a hairpiece is certainly not a cure (治疗) for these children, but it can help them become confident in their everyday life.

How can you help?

Cut your hair for them! The least length for a hair donation (捐赠) is 10 inches (25.4 cm). All donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at: 234 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33045

For more information about the donation, visit the website: http://locksoflove.org

1.Which child can get help from Locks of Love?

A.A 14-year-old child in England. B.A 16-year-old child in Canada.

C.A 9-year-old child in the U.S. D.A 6-year-old child in France.

2.Locks of Love can help the children　　　 .

A.become confident B.go back to school

C.become clever D.grow new hair

3.How can we help the children?

A.Write letters to them. B.Cut our hair for them.

C.Do activities with them. D.Help them with their study.

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-Why do people never cut up the _______________ on their birthdays?

-Because they are a symbol of long life.

A. eggs　　　　　　　 　 B. cakes

C. noodles　　　　　　　 D. dumplings

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Every April, there is a special day in China. It is Qingming Festival, also called Tomb­Sweeping Day. On that day, people _____ and honor(纪念) their ancestors(祖先). Qingming is a(n)_____ Chinese festival. It has a long history. It began over 2，000 years ago. A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day：“Rain falls _____ as Qingming comes, and passers­by(行人) with lowered spirits go.”

Tomb­Sweeping Day has been a public _____ on the Chinese mainland(中国大陆) since 2008. On this day, _____ bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors' tombs(墓). They put food like cakes and fruit in front of the tombs. After that, they _____ the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.

Why do Chinese people do this? That's because people think that visiting tombs is to _____ respect(尊重) to their dead family members.

However, Tomb­Sweeping Day is not only _____ this. During that time, the weather is becoming _____. People are able to garden(从事园艺) and enjoy outdoor activities. Families often ______ for outings(远足) or to fly kites at this time. It's also a good time for people to enjoy the spring.

1.A.remember B.remind C.choose D.imagine

2.A.popular B.famous C.traditional D.unhappy

3.A.heavily B.luckily C.clearly D.quietly

4.A.weekend B.weekday C.journey D.holiday

5.A.classes B.families C.friends D.groups

6.A.turn B.keep C.sweep D.go

7.A.bring B.show C.make D.take

8.A.with B.by C.about D.in

9.A.warmer B.colder C.cooler D.shorter

10.A.have fun B.work hard C.pull together D.get together

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