2020 is the Year of the Rat. In order to welcome the New Year, images of rats can seen all over the China, in various decorations, toys and other creative p1..
Standing at the front line of cultural communication, the Forbidden City also brings two rat statues s2.for lucky rats in Tibetan (西藏的) culture, known as “Tuboshu” in Chinese people.
Rats are always a3. at midnight and are good at biting. It was b4. by the ancients that their ability to bite off bad things can end what is not so pleasant and help start a fresh new day.
So the Year of the Rat is also considered as a new b5.in the cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
By coincidence (巧合的), the year of 2020 is a6.the beginning of the 2020s. Many people also h7. for a lucky new decade.
To get some luck, maybe you can start by v8.the Forbidden City. Don’t forget to take a photo with two cute rats if you come for a visit.
Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia, many people are wearing mask to reduce the risk of infections (感染). It’s a very simple but incredibly useful method to protect oneself from a variety of harmful things. In fact, masks have been helping mankind for centuries.
1st century
In that era, many people in Roman Empire work underground in mines to support their families. But most of them suffered from and even died of respiratory (呼吸的) illness. To solve this problem. Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) a Roman naturalist, recommended the use of animal skins to stop dust from being breathed. His ideas was considered the very first recorded mask inventions.
16th century
Many centuries later, the artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) in Italy, suggested using a wet cloth over the face to protect against the poisonous chemicals.
19th century
The design of the mask took a big forward in the 19th century. In 1848, American Lewis Hassley became the first person to patent (注册专利) a protective mask for miners. Masks at this stage were similar to gas mask Later. in 1897. Polish-Austrian doctor Johann von Mikulicz Radecki designed a simple mask with one layer of gauze (纱布), recommending medical workers to wear it to prevent infection. That was the first recorded use of masks for surgeons.
20th century
In 1910, a terrible disease broke out in Northeast China Chinese doctor Wu Liande designed a cheap face mask called “Wu’s mask”. Made of two layers of surgical gauze, it could be fixed around the back of the head and tied in a knot. This mask was praised by experts around the world, as it was simple to make and had a low production cost.
Modern exploration
With several outbreaks of infectious diseases and the flu and the rise of pollution caused by industrial waste, the materials in masks have continued to evolve ( 进 化 ) to better protect its wearer. For example, in 2012 when China suffered from smog, mask models such as N95 and KN90, which can filter out this fine particulate (微粒) matter, become highly popular. In the future, masks will continue to improve, hopefully so will the habits of humans.
Title: The 1. of mask through the ages
introduction | Wearing masks is a very useful method to protect oneself from being 2.by harmful things. It has gone through a long history. | |
Times | In the 1st century | Many workers suffered from respiratory illness because of 3. underground in mines. Pliny the Elder recommended using animal skins to prevent them from 4. dust. |
In the16th century | Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci suggested using a wet cloth to 5.the face to protect people. | |
In the 19th century | The design of the mask developed 6.during this period. | |
In20th century | Chinese doctor Wu Liande designed a face mask which cost 7. It was not difficult to make as well. Experts around the all think 8. of it. | |
| At 9. | Masks are made with 10. materials to protect people from diseases and pollution which is getting more and more serious. |
A country will have a bright future when its young have ideas, ability and a strong ________(感觉).
You will be surely attracted by painted sculpture art, a traditional art ________ (形式) in Dunhuang.
Brave Chinese turned the disaster into a good chance to ________(交流) with the family members.
Many Chinese students choose to get further education at home instead of ________ (在国外)
