Red Packets in Chinese Culture
Giving Hongbao (red packets) is a tradition in China. Traditional red pockets are often decorated with gold Chinese characters (汉字), such as 1 and wealth.
How red packets are used
During Chinese New Year, 2 is (are) put inside red packets which are then handed out to younger generations by their parents, grandparents, relatives, and even close neighbour and friends.
The 3
Red represents luck and good fortune in Chinese culture. That is 4 red packets are used during Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
How to give and receive
Giving and receiving red packets is a 5 act. Therefore. red packets are always 6 and received with both hands.
Someone who receives a red packet at Chinese New Year or on his or her birthday should not _ 7 it in front of the giver. _ 8, things are different at a Chinese wedding, where the guests usually give the red packets to the attendants and sign 9 names on a large scroll ( long piece of paper). The attendants will open the packets at once, _10 the money inside, and record it on a register (登记簿) next to the guests' names.
The amount (数量)
The amount of money is relative to your relationship to the person who receives —the11your relationship is, the more money is expected. Anyway, it is not the amount of the money that matters, but the care and love you hold for others .
What not to gift
Certain amounts of money are to be 12. Anything with a four is not god because four sounds similar to13in Chinese. Even numbers（偶数）, except four, are better than odd-as good things are believed to come in 14. For example, gifting ＄20 is better than ＄21.
The money inside a red packet should 15 be new. Folding the money or giving dirty or wrinkled bills is in bad taste.
Hongbao is a symbol of love from others, as well as a sign of good luck.
The following is adapted from a promotional film about Yancheng.
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| Here, you can come and go as you please. ___①___ | Here, cars are manufactured, as well as happiness. Here, we open the door toward the future by upgrading industries. | Here, agriculture is about scientific cultivation, and also for tourism and education. ____②___ | Here, we live in harmony with nature. ____③__ | Here, the spirit of the Iron Army is remembered and carried forward. ____④___ |
| Here, a modern city is being built and enriched with passion. Here, broaden your horizon and open your heart. Welcome to Yancheng! | ||||
Derek Redmond
It was the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992; the semi-final of the 400 metres. The sun was shining and the crowd were ready for a great race. The British athlete Derek Redmond was a top runncr: he had a very good chance of winning a medal.
The race began. At first, Derek was running well. Then, after about 150 metres, he felt a pain in his leg. He fell down on one knee. He had a bad injury and couldn't carry on. The other runners went past him and finished the race.
After about five seconds, Derek got up and started to run again, on one leg only. Some organizers tried to stop him but he kept going. The crowd
stood up and started to clap. Then another man came onto the track—Derek's father, Jim. His father put his arm around him and said," Derek, you don't have to do this." Derek replied," Yes, do. I have to finish." And so together they walked the last 50 metres and crossed the line.
When he finally crossed the line, Derek was crying and 60,000 people were cheering him Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner
In the summer of 2010, mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner was almost at the top of a mountain called K2 in Nepal. She was trying to climb the 8,61l-metre mountain for the fifth time and this time she was climbing with her friend Fredrik Ericsson,
It was about 7 o'clock in the morning and it was snowing a little. The two climbers were getting ready to go up the last 400 metres. Fredrik was trying to tie some rope but he slipped and fell past Gerlinde. He fell 1,000 metres and was killed.
___▲ K2 was now a very sad place for her, and she thought perhaps she would never climb the mountain.
But here was something very important that she wanted to do: K2 is one of 14 mountains in the world that are 8,000 metes or higher, and her dream was to climb them all.
So in August 2011 she went back to Nepal and K2, and tried again This time, she got to the top. Her dream was complete
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Tips for being a super-organized student Posted 2 hours ago by Amy I have always admired students who hand in their homework on time and never forget to do it. Me, on the other hand…..OK, I admit. I'm terrible at getting myself organized! So I was wondering, what are your tips for getting organized? Post your tips below. Thanks! Comments |
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Gloria: 25 May, 2021-09:36 Recently I've started keeping a small study diary. I write down everything I need to do and when it needs to be done by. Then I write a reminder a few days before the date just in case. It's helping.
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Nick: 25 May, 2021-08:33 The most important thing is to start studying a few weeks before the exams and not leave it until the night before! That's just common sense, I think.
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Leo: 25 May,2021-08:06 Hi! Amy. My tip is to have a big noticeboard in your bedroom, divided into different sections. I've got one. It's a whiteboard. I've got a section for each school subject and another one for other stuff. I use board pens to write reminders and I make sure I look at it every day. The best part is when I remove something from the board!
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Narrator: There once was a beautiful princess whose favorite amusement was a golden ball. One day the princess tossed the ball too high, and it landed in the well. As the princess cried over he lost treasure, she heard someone ask a question.
Frog: Why are you so sad, beautiful princess?
Narrator: The princess looked around and saw only a frog.
Princess: My favorite golden ball fell into the well.
Frog: I can retrieve it for you, but first, you must agree to one condition. You must promise to take me home and be my friend.
Narrator: The princess didn't want to be friends with a frog, but she promised anyway. When the frog brought her the ball, the princess snatched it from him and hurried home!
Frog: What a selfish princess. I'm certain that she has forgotten her promise. I'll just hop over to the castle to remind her. ,
Narrator: The frog hop-hop-hopped through the grass and knocked on the heavy door of the castle.
Princess: What are you doing here, you bumbling frog?
Frog: Dear princess, I am here to remind you of the promise you made.
Narrator: The princess slammed the door in the frog's face with a big BANG
King: I heard a door slam. What's happening? If you made a promise you must honor it.
Narrator: The princess was angry but obeyed her father. So, the king, the princess, and the frog enjoyed dinner together. It was mutton stew, the cook's specialty.
Frog: I was hungry, but now I'm full. Thank you for dinner. Kindly show me to my bed now. Narrator: The princess did as she was asked, but the frog looked sad!
Frog: You have welcomed me into your home, but I can tell that you don't want to be my friend Narrator: The princess's face went red, for what the frog said was true. She bent down to kiss the frog, but ended up kissing a prince.
Frog: I am a prince who was turned into a frog, and your kiss turned me back. Thank you, dear friend!.
Narrator: The prince and princess were wonderful friends from that day on and lived happily ever after.
① She went back to the castle.
② She bent down to kiss the frog
③ She got help from the frog and made a promise
④ She obeyed her father and ate the meal with the guest
Homestays are becoming more and more popular, and people around the world are offering their homes as hotels. Homestays offer cheap places to stay, and the chance for guests to see the area like a local. They are very popular with people who want to stay in another country to stud or on holiday. We asked three families who run homestays to tell us about where they live.
The Atal family
Our family home is in a small village in the north of Pakistan, in the Himalayan mountains The village is quite small and very quiet. The mountains are extremely beautiful. You can go for long walks and swim in the rivers but there are no shops, cinemas or cafes.
Kate and Julian Foxton
Our two-bed house is by the sea in the south-west of England. It is about five minutes' drive to the nearest village of Portreath. There are lots of beaches, rivers and forests and it is very quiet We spend a lot of time reading books, watching films and going for walks. Our area is great for spors like surfing, kayaking and mountain biking. However, the houses here are expensive, which can be a problem for local people. There are no buses or trains here, so it can be difficult to get around without a car。
Chafic and Aline Halwany
Our home is near the centre of Beirut, Lebanon, one of the largest cities in the Middle East There are lots of cafes and restaurants, which open late at night. We love it here because it's so friendly and you can always find what you need—lots of people come to stay to learn Arabic and French. However, it can be noisy at night, and there is quite a lot of traffic during the day.
Homestay holidays -A home from home
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The Atal family (Pakistan) |
◇It's in a small and quiet village in beautiful mountains. ◇People can and swim there. |
◇There are no shops, cinemas or cafes. |
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Kate and Julian Foxton () |
◇It takes a short to the beaches, rivers and forests by car. ◇It's a good place for like surfing, kayaking and mountain biking. |
◇Houses here are not . ◇It's difficult to get around a car. |
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Chafic and Aline Halwany (Lebanon) |
◇Lots of cafes and restaurants at night. ◇You can always find you need. |
◇There is much at night and lot of traffic during the day. |
Eyes always on us
Video cameras are everywhere; schools. theatres and stores. But in recent years, they have entered our homes. Many parents set up cameras at home to watch their children's online classes and homework. Are cameras really helpful? What do students think about it?
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Li Ming Earlier last year, I liked to lie in bed and videos instead of studying. This watch affected my studies and made my grades wore. So my parents set up a camera to keep an eye on me. It worked. With the camera watching, I had to do my homework first and make plans for studying at home. When I was alone at home, the camera made me feel safe because I knew that my parents were watching on the other side. My grades improved after a year. |
Zhang Hua When I was in Grade 8, my parent set up a camera in my room. I really didn't like it because I felt like there were always eyes watching me. I felt so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep well at night Knowing there was a camera around when my friends came to my home、they would speak quietly and carefully. We couldn't have pillow fights I was sad. So I asked my parents to take the camera away They agreed it as long as I promised to behave well. I feel happy and free now. |
Ways to reduce food waste
Food waste is a big problem around the world. While some people t away unwanted food, lots of people in other parts of the world face food shortages.
In order to reduce food waste, many c in the world like German and France have food banks. People and grocery stores can give extra food to them and they can give the food to t in need Shanghai Oasis opened China's first food bank in 2015. In five years, it saved seven million tons of food and h 760,000 people.
Many fruits and y go to waste because they look ugly. For example, about 25 to 30 percent of carrots don't make it to the store because of their l. So try to buy ugly food next time, since it is j as good as "normal" food.
Many Chinese restaurants are telling people to g dishes by using the "N-1"formula. "N" s for the number of people in your group. So if you're in a group of s people, you should order five dishes.
To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time. Everyone can do something to make a difference.
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An Unforgettable Experience
Looking back on the past three years, everyone had some unforgettable experiences.
