As an old Chinese saying goes, food is what matters most to people. A Bite of China Season Two, all about the history and culture of eating and cooking in China, broadcast on CCTV-1 from April 18 to June 6. Food plays an important role in our daily life. It is also one of the most important parts of Chinese culture. Besides the rich food culture in China, A Bite of China Season Two also wants to show the joys and sadnesses of ordinary Chinese in changing times through food.
The documentary makes viewers long for home and the tastes of childhood. One Weibo user wrote, “A Bite of China Season Two makes me have so many words to say. It makes me think of my parents and grandmother. I remember my father taught me how to fish when I was a kid. I haven’t been home for a long time, so I’ve decided to go back in a few days.”
The documentary uses food as a window to introduce China to the world. Viewers can see how Chinese people love life by loving food. The new season is not just an introduction to food. It also explores the relationship between Chinese people and their food. Anyone who wants to know more about Chinese food culture and Chinese society should have a bite of the programme.
1.What type of TV programme is A Bite of China Season Two?
A. A cartoon. B. A comedy.
C. A documentary. D. A chat show
2.When did the programme begin on CCTV-1?
A. April 6. B. June 6.
C. April 18. D. July 18.
3.What’s the main idea of the programme?
A. The development of Chinese history.
B. The history and culture of Chinese food.
C. An introdution to Chinese culture.
D. Feelings of ordinary Chinese.
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Recently, I felt like I reached a very low point in life. My relationships weren't good, I wasn't enjoying my classes, and I felt like I had nothing to _______ .My life seemed to be full of endless homework, tests and loneliness. Nothing anyone said seemed_______to me. I wasn't sure what to do about myself. All I wanted was to be happy again, but I didn't know who or what would _______ that.
During these days, I had trouble sleeping. I had to take sleeping pills but still woke up in the midnight. I had no _______ but to tell my dad. He _______ the book The Secret. I immediately bought the e-book online and read the whole thing that night. I'm _______ quite a stubborn person, but the effect on my mood after finishing the book was _______ . Suddenly, I felt like life was beautiful again. I had never felt such a deep and quick _______ in my life before.
In fact, the book's message was very simple—think positively(积极地).The book had many success stories about how people were able to _______ money, soul mates(心灵伙伴)and old friends back into their lives. I started learning to thank everything in my life like them. Little by little, I realized that The Secret could only work _______ I believed these people's success stories.
Now I'm sure I can bring myself happiness.
1.A. take care of B. come up with C. look down on D. look forward to
2.A. helpful B. colourful C. peaceful D. powerful
3.A. serve B. offer C. answer D. prevent
4.A. problem B. idea C. need D. doubt
5.A. borrowed B. collected C. returned D. recommended
6.A. normally B. mainly C. finally D. probably
7.A. realistic B. common C. obvious D. serious
8.A. breath B. notice C. surprise D. change
9.A. attract B. control C. imagine D. mention
10.A. until B. When C. unless D. Before
- My friend has achieved his goal after years of hard work.
- Great! ________.
A. One tree can't make a forest
B. Where there is a will, there is a way
C. Many hands make light work
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed
- Some children can't afford ________ necessary stationary.
- Let's donate our pocket money to them.
A. buy B. buying C. to buy D. be bought
- Where is Mr. Wang? - He together with his students ________ Zhuyuwan Park.
A. has gone to B. have gone to
C. has been to D. have been to
- The air pollution is terrible.
- It will be worse ________ we take action to protect the environment.
A. if B. unless C. until D. when
