Traditional Chinese culture is highlighted in the new textbooks on Chinese, history and politics for senior high school students in the coming semester.
"The new Chinese textbooks have a selection (精选) of 67 classic works of ancient poetry and prose that account for 49.3 percent of all articles," said Wen Rumei, editor-in-chief of the new Chinese textbooks, at a press conference held by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Tuesday.
Besides content on politics, the economy, society and the rule of law, the Chinese and politics textbooks also attach importance to traditional Chinese culture.
"The history textbooks will help students grasp the laws of history, know about core socialist values and learn fine traditional Chinese culture," said Zhang Haipeng, editor-in-chief of the history textbooks.
"The model of traditional Chinese culture can be found in the history textbooks, including more than 100 great names in history, more than 80 classic works covering philosophy, technology, literature and law, over 50 major inventions as well as over 40 works of calligraphy art, painting, music, dance and sculpture," Zhang said.
The new textbooks will be used by students in the first year of senior high schools in six provincial-level regions from the autumn semester and will cover students of all grades nationwide by 2022.
New textbooks on Chinese, history and morality and rule of law replaced old textbooks for the first graders in both primary schools and junior high schools nationwide in 2017 and will cover higher grades starting in the autumn semester, according to the press conference.
"A survey showed that close to 90 percent of students liked the new textbooks, and teachers reported an average satisfaction rate of 92 percent for the textbooks," said Liu Hongjie, deputy head with the textbook agency under the MOE.
The day was September 5, 2015, when for the first time I left my country Bangladesh for China to get Master of Environmental Engineering at Chongqing University, thanks to the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). I always wanted to know and learn new language, culture and tradition.
At the beginning, because of the language prevention, going to canteen or restaurant or visiting places or buying things were a challenge. Later, when I began learning Chinese, considered one of the most difficult languages in the world, life became much smoother. In addition, I took part in after-school activities organized by the university or by Chinese friends. In the past four years I have visited many places in China such as Yichang, Beijing, Kunming and Sichuan province. I enjoy Chongqing's delicious hotpot, tofu, traditional Chinese tea. China covers a large region and has many ethnicities (少数民族), so there's a variety of Chinese food. China is a country with a time-honored civilization and a land of ceremony. Whenever guests visit, it is necessary to serve tea to them. Before serving tea, you may ask them for their preferences as to what kind of tea they prefer and serve them the tea in the right teacups.
China is one of the few countries in the world which depend on coal as the main energy source. At present, coal accounts for about 70 percent of the energy structure in China, which produces serious environmental pollution and ecological (生态的) damage. After years of efforts, China has made achievements. Related technologies have been used in large companies in China.
I'm lucky to here working as a doctoral researcher at the department of environmental science and engineering. I should have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills that I need to build a bright future planet. By gathering scientific knowledge in this field, I have plans to create new opportunities for policymakers of my country Bangladesh. I value the chance to serve my beloved homeland!
⒈Do not drink up the tea at once
Tea is not plain water, it can nourish (养育，抚养) your mind and keep you calm. If you're not thirsty, then do not drink up the tea at once. On the one hand, it may be hot and bums your lips. On the other hand, it is generally considered a rude behavior. You should take a sip and appreciate the flavor, from good smell to sweetness till the long after taste, you may find words are too plain to describe this fascinating feeling and process.
⒉Do not spit the tea out of your mouth
It is also considered that the biggest impoliteness of the guest is to spit the tea out of mouth, especially, in front of the tea server. This bad manner may also leave a very bad impression on the host.
⒊Do not smoke
Smoking cigarettes during the tea drinking is disrespectful. If you are a heavy smoker, you should ask the host for opinions. You should not start smoking unless the host or the hostess allows you to.
⒋Do not be absent-minded
Keep calm and relaxed when drinking tea, instead of being absent-minded and dispirited. Tea is not only an amazing drink, it can also be your friend. When you feel uneasy, it helps you calm down; when you feel distracted, it makes you relax; while when you find your inner peace, it will bring you indescribable flavor. What a wonderful friend!
Almost everyone knows that Shanghai is the economic center of China. However, you might not notice that it is also improving in developing its travelling business. The following are more details.
The area of the Yuyuan and Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple) is crowded at night with tourists trying to get a view and a taste of traditional Shanghai.
Three of Shanghai's top destinations, the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Wildlife Park, have jointly launched a new city pass program to attract tourists both from home and abroad.
Under the Shanghai Pass ticket system, visitors can book online one-, two- and three-day passes covering the three destinations. With different prices for adults and students, they can scan QR codes to enter each of the destinations during the validity of their pass.
The new program will mainly focus on popularizing science as the city receives an increasing number of student visitors.
The three destinations also linked agreements with online travel agency Ctrip to cooperate further on marketing, activity-planning and communications.
Besides the discounted prices, through which you can pay less, the city passes provide more convenience for tourists, especially tourists from other countries, says Xu Ting, the secretary-general of the Shanghai Tourism Association.
Nearly 100 travel destinations have promised that they will take part in the Shanghai Pass program and work with Ctrip.
A total of 105 scenic spots, art galleries, museums and memorials across the city have taken special measures to meet the growing need for nighttime leisure from both Shanghai residents and tourists, according to the municipal culture and tourism bureau.
Parks and leisure spots including the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and Shanghai Jinjiang Action Park have extended their opening hours, while destinations such as the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Wildlife Park and Shanghai Happy Valley have launched special late shows and night-tour programs.
Museums including the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai Natural History Museum have also launched special nighttime exhibitions, lectures and exploration activities.
Do you have a hobby? Something you look forward to spending your time with? Something you love to do? It could be collecting something, or making model airplanes. It could be sketching or making useful things out of waste material. or singing and dancing.
Apart from an enjoyable time, . Sashay was a shy boy but through his interest in model airplanes he learned the value of sticking to a task until it was finished. His model airplane club brought him to get into touch with similar souls. He learned to make friends for the first time.
Having a hobby helps you relax and get away from the routines of school. It gives you a break. You really need this well deserved one, too! It gives you focus, self dependence, confidence and builds your personality. This is an opportunity to lose yourself in an enjoyable activity, away from the pressure of school. .
Your hobby defines you. . And it also shows you what you are good at, and how far you can go, when you apply yourself.
So go ahead. . For a hobby is: Happiness: something which you look forward to doing. Opportunity: to nurture and develop your special and unique skills and celebrate them. Believe in yourself: to make you understand your strong advantages and improve your confidence. Best in you: brings out your best — for in each one of us there is a best that is only ours. YOU gives you a unique character, and makes you YOU!
A. It showcases your special skills
B. It could be a musical instrument that you love playing
C. Develop a hobby
D. It proves your ability
E. At the end of it, you feel relaxed and yet, mentally charged
F. there are many things that a hobby can give you
G. Hobbies show your character
Mark Twain was a famous American writer. He wrote many stories and many of them were 1 stories. These stories are still read by many people all over the world. 2writing, he also liked hunting and fishing very much, so one year he went to 3 for a holiday and spent three very pleasant weeks in the 4 there.
When he had to go back home, he drove to the station with his 5. There he asked a porter to put it into the train. Then he got into the smoking car and 6 in one of the comfortable seats there. The car was 7 when he got in, but a few minutes later, 8 man got in and sat down on the seat opposite his. Mark Twain looked at the man and thought that this man looked quite 9. However, it would be 10 to say nothing in that situation, 11 he said good morning to the man, and they began to talk.
First they talked about the 12 and then they talked about Maine. The stranger said, "We have some beautiful woods in Maine. It would be a 13 to come to Maine without spending some time there. I suppose you have been in our woods, haven't you?" "Yes, I have." answered Mark Twain. "I've just 14 three weeks there and I had a very good time, too. And let me tell you something. 15 fishing isn't allowed in Maine at this season, I've got two hundred pounds of beautiful fish with my baggage in this train. I like to eat fish, so I packed it in ice to 16 it home with me. May I ask who you are, sir?"
The stranger looked at Mark Twain for several 17 and then answered, "I'm a 18. My job is to catch people who hunt and fish during the wrong seasons. And who are you?"
Mark Twain was surprised and 19 when he heard this. He thought quickly and then answered, "Well, I'll tell you, sir. I'm the man who tells the biggest 20 in America."
The new semester has begun, and it'll be a fresh start for you.
First of all, congratulations! You've successfully graduated as a junior — now the hard work really (begin). You're probably feeling (excite) or maybe a little nervous about the school life is waiting for you at senior high. What everyone mentions is the increased workload (课业压力), but senior high is not all about the national college entrance exam (高考). In fact, it is about preparing the future and shaping (you) into the person you hope to become. In junior high, you followed your teachers' (instruct). But as senior, you are expected (think) and study (independent) — how you organize your study notes and how often you study are up to you. However, studying is not all. The first year in senior high offers many development opportunities. (join) in various activities can enrich your school life, help you to make new friends, and broaden your horizons (开阔眼界).
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I am a student coming from a city calling Chengdu, one of the most attractive city in China. Chengdu is such fascinating that nobody wants to leave when they come. I had been here for over ten years. I am fortunately to see so many wonderful changes that has taken place in this city. Firstly, the environment here has been greatly improved, as result of government's hard work. Beside, there are many exciting and meaningful activities for citizens to take part in. They make people's life more colorful. In a word, Chengdu is much more better than it used to be. I am proud in living in this city.
1）目的地：北京；
2）出行方式：火车；
3）景点：天安门（Tian'anmen Square），长城（the Great Wall），故宫（Forbidden City）；
4）不足之处：游客多，旅途中交通拥挤。
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Dear Peter,
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Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
