China is called the Kingdom of fans. Fans are everywhere in our daily life. But how much do you know about them?
It is said that fans were first used to cool the air during the Shang Dynasty. At that time, they were made of feathers, bamboo or silk. Some of them were round, while others were square.
Folding paper fans first became popular during the Song Dynasty. There were usually beautiful pictures on the fans. Some were mountains and rivers, others were flowers and animals. Many people, including Su Dongpo, a poet of the Song Dynasty, and Tang Bohu, a scholar of the Song Dynasty, even painted and wrote poems on fans. This made the fans into art works. Many rich and important people liked holding fans.
Today, fans are popular gifts. During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, folding fans were given to leaders and officials from other countries, as well as audience members. While they were having their fans to get cool air, they were also experiencing Chinese culture.
1.The fans were made of different materials except__________ during the Shang Dynasty.
A.paper B.bamboo C.silk D.feathers
2.When did folding fans first become popular?
A.The Shang dynasty. B.The Song Dynasty. C.Today. D.In 2008.
3.What couldn't people see on fans in the Song Dynasty?
A.Mountains B.Animals C.Flowers D.Audience
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Fans were first used to cool the air during the Song dynasty.
B.Tang Bohu never wrote or painted on fans.
C.Some fans were round, while others were square during the Shang Dynasty.
D.Folding fans were only given to leaders and officials from China.
5.What's the best title of this passage?
A.The Development of Fans B.The Shapes of Fans
C.When Fans Became Popular D.How Fans Became Art Works
Sharing Wall
Dear readers, Where do you usually read books? Please share your ideas. Thank you! | |
In a tree. Perhaps it seems a little strange. But for me, it's really a good place. You can listen to the singing of birds and the green leaves around make you peaceful. David | At home. East or west, home is the best. Home is the warmest place in the world. You can lie on the sofa or just sit on the floor. Quietly, you can enjoy reading books like talking with good friends. Anna |
In the reading club. After reading a good book, maybe you can't wait to share it with your friends. It's really amazing to talk about a good book. Everyone has his own ideas about the book. You can learn more by sharing a book. Peter | In a coffee shop. The taste of coffee smells so nice! On sunny days, you can enjoy the sunshine through the window. On rainy days, you can listen to the sound of rain. Also, you can watch different people pass by. They may walk into your book and become part of it. Linda |
1.You can most probably see the sharing wall __________.
A.in the reading club B.at home
C.in a coffee shop. D.in a tree
2.Who thinks a tree is a good place to read books?
A.Anna B.Linda C.David D.Peter
3.Linda likes reading in a coffee shop because she can _________.
A.listen to the singing of birds
B.enjoy the sunshine or the sound of rain
C.talk about good books after reading them
D.lie on the sofa or sit on the floor
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A.Peter thinks he can learn more by sharing a good book.
B.Anna enjoys reading at home.
C.David thinks a library is the best place to read books.
D.Home is the warmest place in the world.
5.The passage is mainly about___________.
A.where to borrow books B.how to share books
C.how to make friends D.where to read books
Peter lived in a village. He was sad recently because he thought that he had ___________left. One day, Peter went to ask a wise man ___________help. He said to the wise man, "I don’t have anything left, ___________I don’t want to live.” The wise man said, “I’m sorry to hear that.”
Then the wise man took a piece of paper and drew a straight line down the middle. He explained that he would write down the things Peter ___________on the left side and the things Peter still had on the right side.
The wise man asked, “When did your ___________leave you?”
What do you mean? “They haven’t left me. They love me! That’s great!” said the wise man. “Then that will be the first thing on the right side—Family haven’t left.” Now, do you have freedom?
“That's a silly question. Of course I ___________!”
“Good! That's the _________ one on the right side-You have freedom! said the wise man, writing it down.
After Peter _________ some more questions in the same way, he finally understood and smiled. “Things will change when you think of them in a _________way!" he said.
As a matter of fact, change your ____________ and you will change your world.
1.A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing
2.A.in B.at C.for D.on
3.A.though B.but C.or D.so
4.A.lost B.got C.afforded D.locked
5.A.friends B.family C.classmates D.teachers
6.A.will B.won't C.do D.don't
7.A.first B.second C.third D.fourth
8.A.asked B.has asked C.is asked D.was asked
9.A.safe B.social C.harmful D.different
10.A.attitude B.advice C.speech D.energy
How do you connect with friends? Which would you like _________, WeChat, letters or sending messages on the phone? Here are some ideas of students from No. 2 Middle School.
Wang Lei likes to ___________ friends through sending messages on the phone in his spare time. He thinks it is a good way to express his feelings when he is down. If you are too shy to say anything in front of people, you can use it.
Liu Xin supports the letter." A letter is like a _________dinner," she said. "It includes lots of information."_______we have to wait longer for our letters, in today's busy world we need something that is worth waiting for.
Jiang Li is sure to stick to Wechat. Open the Wechat, shake your mobile phone and search for strangers around you! You can make new friends___________without going outside.
1.A.to receive B.receiving C.to choose D.choosing
2.A.deal with B.come up with C.agree with D.keep in touch with
3.A.small B.big C.poor D.late
4.A.Although B.Whether C.Before D.After
5.A.easy B.easily C.hard D.hardly
When I want to go out to play with my friends, my mother always says, “____________ at home. Don’t waste your time.”
A.Stay B.Stays C.To stay D.Staying
As the most exciting and traditional way to shop, street markets __________here and there in China these days.
A.find B.found C.are found D.were found
