Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation (感谢) Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let's enjoy some of their works and think about which teacher inspires you.
Last December, when An Lingfei, a doctor from an Inner Mongolia medical team, arrived in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda (卢旺达), he set up a center in the Masaka District Hospital. Since then, the China-Rwanda Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Treatment Center has increased in popularity.
According to An, the center now receives an average of more than 30 people daily, with most of them suffering from lower back pain or knee and ankle joint (踝关节) pain. Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills. Locals often have to walk on mountain roads year-round, which can lead to joint stress.
"TCM has great advantages in treating these diseases, and the effects are very good." An said. "The center now provides most kinds of TCM treatments, allowing local people to experience Eastern medicine."
Naomin, a 60-year-old patient, is amazed by TCM. She was unable to walk due to serious pain in both knees and ankles. But after a month of treatment at the center, she is now able to walk around with a walking stick. "The treatment has been a huge help," she said.
Another patient, Mukagatare, said that his back pain disappeared after three TCM treatments. According to him, doctors at the local hospitals had been unable to make a clear diagnosis (诊断) after many examinations, let alone reduce the pain.
Besides treating patients, the center also educates locals about TCM and Chinese culture.
Up to now, TCM has spread to nearly 200 countries and areas, with its worldwide influence continuously growing. "From treating a common cold to chronic (慢性的) and difficult diseases. TCM can all play an important role," a Chinese expert said.
A Long March 5 rocket took off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province on May 3, 2024. After flying for about 37 minutes, it successfully placed the Chang'e 6 robotic lunar probe (月球探测器) into an Earth-moon transfer trajectory (转移轨道). Several days later the probe was programmed to land on the moon's far side and started its tasks, which would last about 53 days.
This is the world's first try to bring samples (样本) from the moon's far side. For China, it's the second sample-return moon journey. Chang'e 5 successfully brought samples from the moon in the winter of 2020. Up to now, 10 moon sample-return tasks have been carried out by the United States, the former Soviet Union (前苏联) and China, but all these samples were collected from the moon's near side.
The moon's far side has always been a subject of scientific wonder because of its many mysteries. It's facing away from Earth and it can never be seen from Earth. It was once called the "dark side of the moon" even though it receives just as much sunlight as the near side.
Chinese researchers have found that the soil on the far side is much thicker than that on the near side, but they haven't found out the reason. Samples brought back by Chang'e 5 have helped scientists find that there were volcanic (火山的) activities on the near side around 2 billion years ago. Some scientists thought maybe volcanoes became inactive on the far side about 4 billion years ago. Is it true? Samples from the far side will allow them to know the answer.
"Comparing the make-up of the far side samples from Chang'e 6 with those collected from the near side will be of great scientific value to the international community," said Martin Sweeting, a famous professor of space engineering.
Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya (肯尼亚). Growing up in the countryside, Wangari was deeply connected to the land from an early age. This early experience with the environment later inspired her life's work, which has left an unforgettable mark on the world.
With the help of a program, Wangari received her university education in the United States. After graduation, she returned to Kenya. In 1971, she got a doctor's degree from the University of Nairobi, becoming the first woman doctor in East and Central Africa. But her greater achievement was outside the university. In 1977, Wangari set up the Green Belt Movement, an organization focused on tree planting, environmental protection, and women's rights. She called on Kenyan women to plant trees in their hometown. This simple act not only helped to protect the environment but also made women powerful economically (经济地) and socially.
Wangari focused not only on environmental problems. She made great efforts to fight for democracy (民主), human rights, and social fairness. Her activism (激进主义) often put her in disagreement with the Kenyan government. As a result, she was put in prison (监狱) several times, but she kept fighting bravely. It was because of her tireless work that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman to receive the award.
Wangari passed away on September 25, 2011, but her spirit continues to inspire a worldwide movement towards environmental protection and social fairness. Her book, Unbowed, records her life journey and the challenges she faced, offering an inspiration to countless people worldwide. Her story lives on through the millions of trees planted by the Green Belt Movement and the countless lives she touched through her hard work. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions, like planting a tree, can have a great influence on the world.
Around the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which fell on April 20, some foreign students of Xi'an International Studies University practiced and enjoyed Chinese characters together with some Chinese experts and teachers. It has been a tradition for some foreign Chinese speakers and Chinese teachers to get together to mark the special day.
Chinese famous writer Lu Xun once said that the beauty of Chinese characters lies in three ways: their meanings educate the mind, their sounds please the ear, and their appearances please the eye.
The history of Chinese characters can date back over 3,000 years. To improve beauty and writing efficiency (效率), different kinds of characters were developed, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu, and kaishu.
Many Chinese characters not only carry meanings but also have cultural significance (意义) passed down through history. Through them, we can closely connect the past, present, and future of our country.
According to a recent survey, more than 30 million people worldwide are learning Chinese. As more people can speak their mother languages and Chinese, the culture of Chinese characters is likely to be better understood and enjoyed worldwide.
A. They are symbols of Chinese traditional culture.
B. The language is taught in over 190 countries and areas.
C. He is happy to see a growing interest in Chinese characters.
D. The beauty of Chinese characters is still clear and popular today.
E. They enjoy sharing their understanding and benefits of this language.
F. Another writer Yu Guangzhong also praised Chinese characters highly.
I have learned four languages—English, Spanish, French and Chinese. Although I wasn't great at 1 when I was a kid, I 2 by traveling to places like Beijing, Dali and Kunming.
An 3 time for me was two summers ago when I went to Hangzhou. I joined a program where I became an English teacher for primary school kids. This 4 let me learn more about the Chinese language and traditions. Our classroom was like a melting pot (熔炉) of ideas with lots of language sharing and laughter.
My travels and 5 experience in Hangzhou completely changed how I see the world. It made me 6 the close relationship of different countries, and now I want to be a global citizen (世界公民). I want to help people from different countries understand each other, 7 between China and the US.
In China, we see a lot of 8 of American culture, such as Disney cartoon characters, McDonald's and Coca-Cola. However, I couldn't find many signs of Chinese culture in the US, except for Chinese 9 . I went to some but found the food there very different from real Chinese food. I think China still has much to do to further promote (推动) its cultural influence among the American people. As for me, I will 10 to be one of those who can help deepen the understanding between China and the US.
1.阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mooncakes are one of the most popular foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival. But let's be honest: not many of us really like to eat them, mainly they are made in factories and often several months old by the time they (buy). Now here's the thing: homemade mooncakes. They're amazing, whether you're eating them (you) or giving them to your friends as gifts. Yes, they require a lot of effort, but they're worth it.
(produce) mooncakes, you'll need a mold (模具). Molds are available in different sizes and depths. I usually use a traditional large (wood) mold. But a plastic mold in a similar size will do just fine.
Before cooking, I prepare several kinds of ingredients (原料) and make them into balls separately. The key to (make) proper mooncakes is to gather each ball in layers (层). In my way, the middle ball is made of nut (坚果) pieces. The (two) layer is made of mashed red bean mixed with sugar, which is lastly covered with a layer of pastry (油酥面团). It is then pressed into a mold and carefully taken out into the oven.
It's important to follow the cooking (instruction) carefully. To prevent breaking up, I first cook mooncakes a high temperature to set the pattern and shape. Then, I lower the temperature and remove them (regular) to brush the surface with egg wash.
Just look at my mooncakes! Not bad. right?
[1] Citywalk is becoming a new travel fashion for the youth in China who are exploring cultural spots (景点). Unlike traditional travel, it aims to avoid famous tourist spots and large crowds to get a better experience.
[2] Many young people enjoy gathering a couple of good friends and hanging out in the streets when they visit a new city. They can follow a typical city route (路线), exploring old buildings, going window-shopping, drinking a cup of coffee, or enjoying local snacks.
[3] In order to show their Citywalk, more and more people prefer to share their experiences and thoughts through social media (媒体). Xiao Yiyi, a young guide in Changsha, recently shared six Citywalk routes of different cities on the Internet, providing experiences for visitors to "walk in open-air museums". Her Changsha travel route includes more unusual sights such as historical buildings, old streets, and even some snack bars.
[4] Citywalk is spreading from the largest cities to smaller ones, encouraging more travelers and event organizers to join. Some places, such as Beijing and Shandong, have included Citywalk in their plans to develop cultural tourism and relaxing tours. Shanghai has set up Citywalk bus routes to help day-trippers reach more faraway areas first, and then continue on foot.
[5] Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to explore a city but also provides them with a new social situation, where they can share their interests and ideas and make friends easily. What's more, Citywalk provides an opportunity for tour guides and travel companies to offer a more professional service to meet the ever-changing market requirements.
主要内容包括:
1.演出时间、地点;
2.课本剧内容简介及意义;
3.欢迎对演出提出意见建议。
要求:
1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2.须包含所有要点提示,并可适当补充,以使行文连贯;
3.不得出现真实的个人姓名、校名等信息。
提示词汇:课本剧 textbook drama;《愚公移山》Yu Gong Moves the Mountains
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