The popular TV series Meet Yourself show the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in Dali, Yunnan province.
Wood carving (木刻)
Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years. It has rich culture meanings. The carving usually uses patterns like flowers, plants and dragons. Each piece of wood carving carries great efforts from the masters.
Tie-dyeing (扎染法)
Tie-dyeing is an old dyeing skill. But now, tie-dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags, selling at home and abroad.
Flower cake
It has a history of more than 300 years Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan. The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in the cake.
The traditional skills not only stand for Chinese wisdom,
A. Let's take a look at a few things. B. It started as early as in the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people. C. but also add colors to our modern lives. D. Flower cake is no doubt the most popular snack of Yunnan province. E. This type of wood carving is widely used in people's buildings. F. After taking one bite, the pleasant smell of rose spreads around, leaving endless aftertastes. |
Some animals are in danger.Do you want to help save them？What can you do to help them？Here are some ways：
Some animals are in danger，but many people don't know.So you can write to a newspaper and tell people the fact of animals in danger.When people know the fact，some of them can help save animals too.
Put them up（张贴） at school，zoo，park and other places.When people see them，they know some animals are in danger and some of them will help to save them.
Then you can tell people around you the facts you learn and ask them to join you.
It's important to do things with other people to help the animals.
Don't buy things made of animal fur（皮毛）.When you eat food，be careful what to eat.
A. Draw pictures about the animals in danger. B. Write to a newspaper. C. Watch your life habits. D. Give animals food and water. E. Join the Helping Animals Club. F. Read books and learn about animals. |
Jack comes from Russia. He is studying in Beijing now. So he misses his hometown(家乡) very much. He wishes to go to a city where he can find the feeling of home.
Mary is an American girl. She likes going shopping. She is planning to travel to a city where she can find a job.
Frank is from Canada. He is interested in swimming in the sea. But he lives far from the sea. He wishes to go to a place where he can swim and eat bananas and pineapples(菠萝).
Helen comes from England. She doesn't like hot weather. She likes to go somewhere cool, clean and beautiful.
Nick is a Japanese(日本人). He likes taking photos. He would like to stay close to nature(自然). He even wishes to take a boat when taking photos. But he doesn't like hot food.
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City: Lhasa Temperature(温度)in July: 15℃~17℃ Attractions(有吸引力的地方): blue sky, clean places and beautiful dances |
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City: Harbin Temperature in July: 24℃~30℃ Attractions: some old buildings in Russian style(样式) |
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City: Hong Kong Temperature in July: 29℃~30℃ Attractions: nice and cheap clothes, all kinds of delicious food and jobs easy to find |
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City: Guilin Temperature in July: 29℃~30℃ Attractions: clean rivers and many other natural views(景色) |
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City: Sanya Temperature in July: 27℃~32℃ Attractions: good places for swimming, lovely beaches and great fruit like bananas and pineapples(菠萝) |
What makes the perfect vacation? We asked a teenager:
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I'd like to go to Europe-France, Italy, the UK, Greece and Switzerland if possible!
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By plane, of course. It's a long way from Japan to Europe! I like to stay in really big, expensive hotels. But I wouldn't mind staying in small hotels if they were cheaper.
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I want to go sightseeing in the capital cities. I want to see all the famous places I've heard about. And of course I want to go to some lovely restaurants and try out European food!
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I never go anywhere without my MP3 player and my diary book.
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Because I can see so many new places and get chance to practice my English, too.
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A. Why is this vacation perfect for you? B. Where do you want to go? C. What do you want to do during the vacation? D. How do you want to get there? E. What do you want to take with you? |
April 20
Dear Liz,
Thailand is wonderful. Life in Bangkok is busy and interesting. My host family lives in a nice and quiet town outside the city. There are Mr and Mrs Phairat, their son Sanan and their daughter Chinda in the family.
I go to an international (国际的) school with Sanan and Chinda. I'm good at the spoken language, but Thai writing is very difficult. The cooking class is my favorite. When I come back, I will cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend I went to Pattaya Beach with Sanan and Chinda by car. I thought it was great. Next month we will go to Phuket Island. My parents went there last year, Now Chinda is teaching me how to swim. I hope I can swim happily with her on Phuket Island.
Elephants are very important in Thailand. People use them to do work. They also ride them and wash them. They look very interesting.
Love，
Minnie
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A. It will be my first time to swim in the sea. B. and they said the sunshine and beaches there were very beautiful. C. The school teaches about 70% in English and 30% in Thai. D. They are a symbol of Thailand for many years. E. I'm learning about Thai food and culture (文化). |
