Only a few days ago, the first—ever China Hanfu Day was held to encourage young Chinese people to wear and take pride in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group (汉族).
The organizers said, "Traditional culture is the lifeblood of China. We hope young Chinese people can wear our traditional clothing during festivals to show China's unusual culture to the world. This will also make them understand the culture better and feel proud of being a Chinese." The event invited people to post their pictures in traditional clothes. By April 22nd, 2018, it had already got over 155 million page views, with thousands of people sharing their pictures.
Historically, hanfu has influenced many of the neighboring cultural clothing including the Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok. However, hanfu started to fade when Manchu people took control of China. Luckily, there has been a rise in popularity over recent years. According to Hanfu Information(HI), a hanfu promotion (宣传) group, over 21, 000 sets of hanfu were sold online earlier this year. Another online survey by HI in 2017 showed that over 88%of people believe that wearing hanfu is a good way to learn about Chinese culture. It's true that the number of hanfu fans is growing.
The organizers say they will make China Hanfu Day a yearly event and that they have set the third day of the third month of the traditional Chinese calendar as the date of the event.
It's important to be polite and friendly when answering the phone, especially if you're speaking to a stranger. When answering the phone, it's important to know how to answer properly so that you can have a pleasant conversation.
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Answer in a quiet environment. If you're in a loud environment, move somewhere quieter before answering the phone, or turn down the music or television before answering. You want to be in a place that's quiet enough so that you can hear the person talking to you, and that he or she can hear you. |
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stop your other tasks before answering the phone. Take a short moment to collect your thoughts before answering. Don't be distracted, as this could lead to miscommunication（误传）between you and the person you're speaking to. If you're free from distractions, the person you're speaking to will feel that he or she has your full attention. For example, if you are working on your computer or reading a book when the phone rings, stop these tasks and then pick up the call. |
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Say "Hello" and tell your name in a pleasant voice. If you don't know who is calling, you can add "This is Sam." For a more formal answer, you can say, for example, "This is the Smiths' house." If you see on Caller ID that a friend or family member is calling, feel free to say "Hi Tom! How are you today?" |
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Take down the caller's information if the family member he or she is trying to reach is unavailable. If the caller is trying to reach someone who is not at home or is unavailable, say "I'm sorry, Mrs. Simpson. My father is not available right now. May I take a message?" Be sure to record the person's name, phone number, and reason for calling clearly. If you don't have a notepad (便条簿) nearby, ask the person on the line to wait when you quickly go to get one. |
Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is to improve children's lives by creating a small society for children to play and learn in.
About Us
Chicago Children's Museum is a place where families and children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. We focus on literacy, science, math, art and health.
Some of Chicago Children's Museum's most popular exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition(恐龙之旅)，where kids can dig for dinosaur bones; Water Ways (水道探险), which shows the wonders of water; Kids Town, where children buy and sell in shops and build their own city; Play It Safe(小小消防员), a firehouse that invites families to learn about fire safety through play.
Chicago Children's Museum is a not for profit cultural center.
History
Located at Navy Pier(海军码头) since 1995, Chicago Children's Museum is I now one of the city's top cultural attractions and the second most visited children's museum in the country. Chicago
Children's Museum serves more than 650, 000 visitors per year throughout Chicago.
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Mip, a playful robot, was developed by a Canadian toy maker named Wowwee. It stands 19 cm tall. You can control it simply with your gestures or a smartphone. Mip can run, balance and dance on two wheels. It can also bring a bottle of water. |
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Google is developing a smart watch called Android Wear. The watch uses a touch screen and voice control. Simply say "OK, Google" to ask whatever you want to know. For example, say "OK, Google. Where's the nearest toy store?" Your watch will tell you the answer on Google Maps. |
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Do you like listening to music while doing homework? If you do, you will like Le Pen. With a music player planted inside, Le Pen plays music when you write on paper. The music stops when you stop writing. So if you want to enjoy more of your favorite songs, keep on writing. |
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In the near future you may find a new way to escape traffic: a self- balancing skateboard called One Wheel. It can go as fast as 19 km an hour. On a single charge, it can take you as far as 7～10 km. |
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A new law in New York allows people to bring their dogs to restaurants. Some people think eating with dogs is great. They argue that it's good for dogs. They say owners don't have to leave their pets home alone or in cars while they eat out. But some people are worried about eating next to dogs. They say dog hair can create unclean conditions. Also, dogs can annoy (烦扰) customers by barking (吠叫) or making a mess. Should dogs be allowed in restaurants? Here is what two students think.
YES! As long as dogs are well-behaved (很乖的) and clean, there's no reason why they shouldn't be allowed in restaurants with their owners. When restaurants allow dogs, people can spend more time with their pets. That will make them both happier. If someone doesn't want to eat near dogs, he or she can eat in the private rooms of the restaurant. Or they can go to a restaurant that doesn't allow dogs.
Victoria Gonzalez, North Carolina
NO! Dogs shouldn't be allowed in restaurants. They can cause health problems. Some people are allergic (过敏的) to dogs, so being around dogs could be dangerous for them. Also, some dogs could annoy customers by jumping on them or stealing their food. Some dogs might even hurt customers. If that happens, restaurants may end up losing customers and money.
Josh Cramer, Wisconsin
It is difficult for the parents of every family to teach their children1responsible(有责任的)for housework.
Shatian School in Shanghai is making its students2housework for their parents. That's their homework. Third graders(三年级学生)must3how to cook and clean, sixth graders do the laundry, and seventh and eighth graders cook balanced4with 15 yuan.
Many parents think it's a good5for children to try housework, but they don't know6to do it at home. With the following ideas, you really can get your children to help7.
If you want to make your children think that they can do8quite right, please don't scold(批评)them but give them lots of praise(赞美)at home. Talk more9what he did right, not about what he didn't do. If your child finishes some10work, give him or her a Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad as a reward.
Since computers were (invent) in the US in 1946, they have become very important in many areas(领域). There is no doubt(毋庸置疑) that computers are very (use) in technology and business. In space, computers have been used to control the speed and direction of a spaceship. the help of computers, doctors can find diseases(疾病) easily and solve other problems. For example, tiny computers which are inside patients' bodies can keep hearts beating normally. In factories, robots are controlled by computers that are human brains. They can do work that is (danger) to humans. In business, computers are used to place and cancel (取消) orders. They are also making the workplace safer and (good).
Since the Internet came into being, people'
s (life) at home have been changed, too. More and more people have (person) computers that are used to play games and watch movies. Thanks to the Internet, people can do shopping and do business at home. Instead of writing letters on paper, people communicate sending e- mails and chatting online. The whole world is connected. The Internet is making the world smaller, like a village.
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Should I be allowed to join the school soccer team?
Recently I've had a discussion with my parents about whether or not I should be allowed to join the school soccer team.
