—I've waited for Linda too long. She is supposed to be here 40 minutes ____ .
—Yes, all the new friends were nice, and we ____ well.
—Don't worry. I ____two tickets.
Chinese traditional culture is made up of many customs and traditions passed down through generations(世代). One important 1 is "filial piety," which means respecting and caring for elders. This is really important in Chinese families and communities, and it means having good 2 with family and others in the community.
In China, people celebrate lots of traditional festivals around the year. The most important one is the Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival. Families3 for big dinners, give lucky money in red envelopes, and set off fireworks( 烟花) to 4 the new year. There are also other festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival. These festivals have special customs, food, and 5 that show Chinese culture.
Art is also important in Chinese tradition. Calligraphy( 书法) and brush painting are very valued
6 of art. Calligraphy is a way of writing that is also beautiful and 7 . Brush painting often shows nature, animals, and plants, which is important 8 Chinese people like to respect and enjoy nature.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a very old way of keeping the body 9 . It uses things like acupuncture(针灸), herbal remedies(草药), and qigong to prevent sickness and help the body get better 10 . In Chinese culture, people think that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected, and that's 11 they use these methods to stay healthy.
Chinese food is famous all around the world for its delicious taste. There are many different styles of Chinese food,12 hot food in Sichuan and delicate(精致的) dishes in Guangdong. Each place has its own special cooking style, and Chinese food 13 the country's geography and diverse( 不 同 的 ) population.
Today, people in China are working hard to 14 their traditional culture. They want to make sure the customs are passed down to future generations. These efforts help keep Chinese traditions 15 and make people proud of their cultural heritage(遗产).
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More biking, better public transport and odd-even bans on vehicles (车辆单双号限行)—many cities are using different ways to reduce pollution.
Paris doesn't allow cars in many historic central places at weekends, carries out odd-even bans on vehicles, and makes public transport free there are serious pollution events.
Because of the serious in Delhi, India made the city stop all new large diesel cars (柴油汽车) and diesel taxis. The city has started odd-even bans on vehicles and is now encouraging Uber-style minibuses. Other like Dublin and Brussels, are also considering diesel bans.
Helsinki, capital of Finland, plans to cut down the number of cars on its streets by developing better public transport, raising the parking prices and encouraging bikes and walking. The government that in this way, no one will want a car by 2050.
Freiburg, Germany has 500km of bike routes(路线) and a cheap and public transport system. One town, Vauban, does not allow people to park cars near homes and makes car owners pay €18,000 for a special space near the town. In return for living without a car, the government people cheaper housing, free public transport, and many bicycle spaces.
Copenhagen, Denmark prefers bikes to cars and now has bicycles than people. Large parts of the city have been closed to cars for years and the city plans carbon neutral (碳平衡) by 2025.
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What color of wearing do you like? Do you know "dopamine dressing (多巴胺穿搭)"? It's one of the most talked about fashion trends (时尚趋势) for 2023. However, is there any science behind this?
"Dopamine dressing" came out from the book Dress Your Best Life. American fashion psychologist ( 心理学家), Dawnn Karen wrote this book in 2020. In the book, dopamine dressing is about wearing colorful clothing to get more dopamine.
Dopamine is a chemical in our brain. This kind of chemical makes people feel good. Our brain gives it out when we eat delicious food, play with our pets, listen to our favorite songs, after we exercise or when we win a game.
According to Science Focus Magazine, there are studies that show a relationship between the colors of the clothes we wear and how we act and feel. One study found that wearing red can bring better physical performance. ____ One more study showed that wearing green can help people relax because it is the color of nature. Yellow, the color of summer and warmth, can bring people happiness. But there are some problems with these studies, as people from different cultures have different ideas about dressing and colors.
In a word, "dopamine dressing" shows that we can wear colorful clothes to get more dopamine and feel good. Dressing is more than just a trend. It's also a way of showing ourselves. So, next time you're getting dressed, think about which colors will bring out your best self.
If you are comfortable showing off your moves on the dance floor, you may know what to do if someone asks you to join them in a twist (扭动), a jive (跳摇摆舞), a hustle (猛拉), a pogo (原地上下跳) or even a bit of moshing (狂舞)! But if they ask you to join them for a street dance, which moves would you make? Of course, you might be a little confused.The truth is, street dance is a mix of several forms of dance, coming from different periods of time and even different countries.
The name "street dance" is connected to those forms of dance which are popular in the streets, parks, clubs and alleyways ( 小巷) of cities like London and New York. But it covers everything from break dancing (霹雳舞) to body popping (震感舞), body locking (锁舞) and house dancing (浩室舞).
There are very few rules. Street dance is often improvised (即兴表演) and done among friends while listening to a mobile music player. It is open to anyone of any age, anywhere and any time.
Because it is a social activity, it has provided many young people, especially those in poorer city areas with a strong gang (帮派) culture, helping these young people getting into trouble. For example, the street dance group —Diversity, was formed when a group of brothers and friends from East London and Essex got together. The group has achieved fame because of a popular television talent show —Britain's Got Talent. For others, the inspiration may be a local street-dance club led by a professional instructor (教
练), or a local group of friends who get together just for fun.
Zhao Li, 51, is known as "the Chinese Fabre" . He is famous for writing the "Chinese version (版本) ofFabre's Book of Insects (《昆虫记》)" and setting up Asia's largest insect museum – the Insect Museum of West China in Sichuan.
Much like the French naturalist (博物学家) Jean Henri Fabre, Zhao's story with insects dates back to his childhood. In his early years, Zhao started making butterfly specimens ( 标本) with the help of his parents. In high school, the butterfly specimens he collected were enough to support his first specimen exhibition.
Zhao's love for butterflies is nearly crazy. During his college years, he went into the forests of western Sichuan every summer. In 1991, the then 19-year-old cycled over 500 kilometers, living in farmhouses, eating dry food, and sometimes even sleeping in temples or on big rocks along the way. Finally, he discovered a new butterfly species – Lethe bipupilla (舜目黛眼蝶). It's reported that this was the first time a new butterfly species (种类) in Sichuan had been discovered by a Chinese person.
The discovery trips can sometimes be dangerous. In 1992, Zhao came across a mudslide (山崩) in Mount Gongga, Sichuan province. Luckily, a tree got in the way of a big rock coming toward him and saved him. However, the dangers didn't stop him from looking for butterflies. To find the nationally protected Teinopalpus aureus (金斑喙凤蝶), Zhao camped for seven days on the highest peak (山峰) in southern Hainan. He became the first person in China to successfully take a detailed photo of this butterfly species,which help people see clearly how beautiful the butterflies are!
Zhao is often called "Prince Butterfly" . But he said, "I am not a prince, just someone who loves insects."
a. Zhao discovered Lethe bipupilla.
b. Zhao's parents helpd him make butterfly specimens.
c. Zhao camped to find Teinopalpus aureus in Hainan.
d. Zhao experienced a mudslide in Mount Gongga.
e . To find butterflies, Zhao lived in farmhouses and slept in temples.
f. Zhao collected enough butterfly specimens to have his first specimen exhibition.
Usually great people encourage themselves and everyone around them toward better things. Great people can think for themselves.Because they form their opinions carefully according to the facts,and they center mainly on their own thinking not others.
However, great people influence and help others like shining stars. At the same time, by studying the people they know, they could try their best in different ways to improve the people around them.They share opinions and skills that are smart and useful to make them better.
When great people face disagreements, they always keep an open mind to welcome them. Because they care more about what is right rather than their own ideas.They don't let their own feelings get in the way of accepting different opinions.They will agree with what is really right.
Great people are always looking forward to finding new ideas and technologies without waiting for them to come. They are early adopters(采纳者) , so they often succeed more. They actively look for new things, make smart decisions, and take advantage of chances that others might miss.
They believe that they can succeed if they set their minds to achieving something. They hold the belief that anything is possible. This encourages those around them to work hard for their own goals. It's confident of them to make a difference in the world.
A. Great people have a strong belief. B. They like to be the first ones to know about what's next. C. They are usually not influenced by others ' opinions or actions. D. They inspire others to find out new ideas and think differently. E. Usually they need more time to communicate well with others. F. Great people enjoy making friends with others who share their interests. G. And if that person is right, they will accept the idea from their deep heart. |
A. Who can I practice speaking with? B. What skills would you like to improve? C. Your teacher will be happy to see your progress! D. Best of luck with your English learning journey! E. Look up new words and try using them in your own sentences. F. Besides, watching English movies or TV shows can be helpful. G. Study grammar rules and do exercises help you understand better. |
(Mike and Amy are talking about learning English. M=Mike,A =Amy.)
M: Can you help me practice English?
A: Certainly!
M: I'd like to improve my speaking skills. Any suggestions?
A: Sure! You can try recording yourself speaking
and listen back for areas of improvement.
M: Those are great ideas! How can I build my
vocabulary?
A: To achieve that, try reading English books or
articles that interest you.
M: I see. What about improving my grammar?
A: Improving grammar takes practice.
M: Thank you for the advice! I will work on these
methods.
A: You're welcome!
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1. What are your advantages and disadvatages ? | I do well in... I decide to... It's important to... |
2. How are you going to make yourself better? (habits, sports...) | |
3. Why do you want to do these things? |
Make Myself Better
Everyone wants to become a better person.