Joseph is a teacher in New York. He gives lessons to 1 students about American history. But he was born 2 Kenya, an African country where the children lead a very different life. For example, a tenyearold boy may spend 3 time in taking care of cows than studying at school. The children also learn many skills like4 to live in the wild.
Unlike many other children, Joseph went to school. And 5, when he was 15, he came to America for further study and then became a teacher. Joseph has written 6 book called Facing the Lion. In the book, he talks about his childhood. He thinks 7 is very important for American children to learn about the cultural 8 between their country and the others. He also thinks children should learn 9 strong and full of hope. Now Joseph 10 a project, hoping that it will help children face their own “lions”.
Teahouse is a play. There are three 1 actors in this play, Wang Lifa, Master Chang and Master Qin. The play 2 the audience life in China between 1898 and 1945. Chinese people were living a hard life during that time. A Chinese writer, Lao She, 3 the play in 1957.
Lao She was born in Beijing. His father died early. In his childhood he had a hard time. In 1924, Lao She went to London to teach 4. There he decided to start his first novel. Later he returned to 5. He wrote many 6 novels and short stories. He became one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century.
Now Lao She Teahouse is a(n) 7 place in Beijing. There are many tourists visiting it. It is named 8 the play. If you 9 the Beijing Opera, this is a good place to go. There is a large wooden hall full of tables and seats. 10 is the major drink and there are a lot of snacks. It gives a taste of Beijing teahouse during Lao She's time.
Lao She finished writing Teahouse in 1957. The play shows the lives of common people in China between 1898 and 1945. It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers. It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighbourhood. Finally, it says goodbye to old Beijing and its people.
The story starts in 1898 during the Qing dynasty. It continues in 1916, and finally, it brings the audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese War, in 1945. After the war, Wang loses the teahouse and dies.
Lao She was born in Beijing in 1899. His mother sent him to a teacher's school in Beijing and he learned to teach. From 1924 to 1929 he taught Chinese to the English in London. He wrote many plays, novels and short stories. He was named "the People's Artist" and "the Great Master of Language". He was one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century.
In Lao She Teahouse today, waiters bring tea to the customers and sell them delicious Chinese food. If you like the Beijing Opera, folk(民间的) music, acrobatics(杂技) or magic shows, you can enjoy them in the teahouse. Lao She Teahouse gives a warm welcome to everyone from all over the world.
The Culture of Tea
All around the world, people drink tea. But tea does not mean the same thing to everyone.
In different countries people have very different ideas about drinking tea. In China, for example, tea is always served when people get together. The Chinese drink it at any time of the day at home or in teahouses. They prefer to drink plain tea because they enjoy its original flavour.
Tea is very important in Japan. The Japanese have a special way of serving tea called the “tea ceremony”. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for the ceremony in many Japanese homes.
Another tea-drinking country is Britain. The late afternoon is called “teatime”. Almost everyone has a cup of tea then. The British usually make tea in a teapot and drink it with cream and sugar. They also eat cakes, cookies and little sandwiches at teatime.
In the United States people drink tea mostly for breakfast or after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make their tea. Tea bags are faster and easier than making tea in teapots. In summer, many Americans drink iced tea. Sometimes they drink iced tea with cans like soda.
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⑴Tom is seventeen years old now. He has been dreaming of becoming a successful businessman for quite a long time. He hopes his dream will come true in the future. ⑵John is interested in computer technology. He spends much of his free time on computers. Bill Gates is his hero. He would like to learn from Bill Gates. ⑶Mary often asks herself what she will be in the future. She wants to understand herself and the world around her better. What will help her to make a right plan to be successful? ⑷Betty is working on the history of America these days. She tries to find the answer to how the US became what it is today. ⑸Mrs. Green has a teenage daughter. They can't get on well with each other. Mrs. Green's daughter often quarrels with her. Which book can help her? |
A. Taste of HomeThis is a book about cooking, which offers many home-style recipes (食谱). Plus color photos of every recipe, cost-saving menus and healthy-choice dishes. B The Road AheadThis book is about technology and technological change, but most of the book is about Bill Gates' ten years. You will learn that he was a normal teenager in high school and he was not different from you. C. Uncommon Sense for Parents with TeenagersThis book is full of advice for parents. This question-and-answer book helps parents understand their children. This book tells you how to communicate with your children. D. Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainThis book offers a great introduction to how your brain works based on the most recent scientific research into left-brain/right-brain differences. It is a fascinating lesson on how to use the different parts of your mind. E. Dave's WayThis is a fantastic book for teenagers. It contains (包含) countless simple tips on how to be successful in today's business environment. It shows you how to make your dream come true. F. The Teenager's Guide to the Real WorldThe book tells the teenagers how to design their own lives. This book helps teenagers understand what the real world is. It helps them make good decisions about the future. G. The Americans: The Democratic (民主的) ExperienceThis book tells many stories about the people who helped build the country. In this book, the writer describes the American history during the past years. |
Do you know about my friend Zhao Han? Zhao Han is not like other . This elevenyearold girl doesn't show interest in shopping or playing. This girl is in writing. Zhao started to when she was in Grade One. One day her Chinese teacher asked her and her classmates to write a passage “If I had…”.
Zhao had a good idea. “Why not it a poem?” Then her first poem out. Since then Zhao has written hundreds poems and short stories. And you can see some of in the newspapers. They are all popular with people, young people. In my home town, Zhao becomes one of the most popular writers. My friend is great, isn't she?
Lao She wrote Teahouse in 1957. The play shows the audience life in China between 1898 and 1945. It takes place in a teahouse in old Beijing and it tells us the story of Wang Lifa and his customers.
It asks us to see the teahouse as the centre of the neighborhood. Finally,it says goodbye to old Beijing and its people.
The story starts in 1898 during the Qing Dynasty. It continues in 1916,and finally,it brings the audience to the end of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945. After the war,Wang loses the teahouse and he dies.
Lao She was born in Beijing in 1899. His parents sent him to the Teacher's School in Beijing and he learned to teach. From 1924 to 1929 he taught the English Chinese in London. He wrote many plays,novels and short stories. He was named a“People's Artist'"anda“Great Master of Language". He was one of the greatest Chinese writers of the2 Oth century.
