Heritage: Tomb, 1,200 years old, unearthed
A tomb dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) has been found in Hebei province, according to the local cultural relics protection department.
The tomb was discovered by a villager. A tombstone, two china pieces, 12 items of pottery and some bronze artistic handworks were unearthed. The inscription on the tombstone, measuring 45 centimeters in length and 9 cm in thickness, consists of 323 Chinese characters recording the name, birthplace and life story of its owner and its inscription year in 733. Two china pieces, as well as other artistic handworks, are important to the research of the china craftsmanship of the local kiln(窑), Zhao Xuefeng, a cultural relics expert, said.
Travel: Kung Fu Panda land coming to Beijing Universal
Beijing Resort(度假区), which is expected to open in 2021, has released a short video about its Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness. The Kung Fu Panda land will be the first Kung Fu Panda-themed land, according to Universal. The entirely indoor experience is designed to transport visitors to “legendary China”. It is based on the animated movie series Kung Fu Panda, bringing to life the brave panda Po with Chinese architecture, festive decoration and excellent performances. The Hollywood film follows the exploits of Po, who wants to be a Kung Fu master.
Films: Saturday Fiction set for screening
Saturday Fiction is set for release in China on Dec 7, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association. Gong Li plays the role of a film star with a hidden task in the film. Set in Shanghai in 1941, it follows the star who is working undercover gathering intelligence for the Allies( 盟 军 ), while starring in a new play. She discovers the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor but chooses not to share the information. Directed by Lou Ye, the film made its world premiere(首映)at the Venice Film Festival in September.
Tech: 5G smart bus starts trial run
A 5G driver-less microbus started trial operations in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Tuesday. The bus is equipped with 30 smart sensors to help identify obstacles such as pedestrians and vehicles from up to 200 meters away. The smart bus communicates through the road cloud collaborative intelligent system.
Theatre: Lin Zexu to be staged, marking 180th anniversary of Opium War
Directed by Wang Xiaodi and written by scriptwriter Guo Qihong, the play Lin Zexu features actor Pu Cunxin as the protagonist and actress Xu Fan as Guan Shuqing, Lin’s wife. In 1838, the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) official, was sent to Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to stop the illegal importation of opium by the British. Lin launched the destruction of opium in Humen, a port town, on June 3, 1839. About 1,400 metric tons of opium was destroyed within 23 days. The incident triggered the First Opium War (1839-1842). Marking the 180th anniversary of the war, the play will be premiered in Beijing next month. It also incorporates dance to showcase the battle scenes.
1.Which of the following CANNOT reflect Chinese history or traditional culture?
A.The tomb unearthed. B.The play to be staged.
C.The smart bus on trial. D.The theme land to be put into operation.
2.What do we know about the film Saturday Fiction?
A.It is about a film star’s private life. B.It is set in the Second World War.
C.It will make its world premiere on Dec 7. D.It focuses on Pearl Harbor Attack.
Experts are warning about the risks of extreme fussy eating(挑食)after a teenager developed permanent sight loss after living on a diet of chips and crisps.
Since leaving___ school, the teen had been eating only French fries, Pringles and white bread, as well as a(n)___ slice of ham or a sausage. At the age of 14, feeling tired and not well, he was diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency(缺乏)and was___ supplements(补充剂), but he did not___ the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to the Bristol Eye Hospital because of progressive___ loss.
Dr Denize Atan, who___ him at the hospital, said, “The teenager explained this eating disorder as a dislike of certain textures of food that he really could not____, and so chips and crisps were really the only types of food that he wanted and felt that he could eat.”
__ in B12 as well as some other important vitamins and minerals, he was not over or underweight, but was____ malnourished (lacking nutrition) from his food intake disorder. “He had lost minerals from his bone, which was really quite___ for a boy of his age.”
In terms of his sight loss, he met the___ for being registered blind. Dr Atan said, “He can’t drive and would find it really difficult to____, watch TV or recognize faces. He can walk around on his own,____, because he doesn’t lose peripheral( 周 边 的 )vision.”
The condition the young man has is treatable___ diagnosed early. Left too long, however, the nerve fibers in the optic nerve die and the damage becomes____. Dr Atan said cases like this are thankfully uncommon, but that parents should___ the potential harm that can be caused by picky eating, and seek expert help.
Dr Atan said vegans(素食主义者)are also at increased risk of B12 deficiency-related sight problems if they do not replace what they can lack when___ meat from their diet.
“Multivitamin tablets can supplement a diet, but are not a(n) ___ for eating healthily. It’s much better to___ vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said, adding that too much of certain vitamins, including vitamin A, can be____, “so you don’t want to overdo it”.
1.A.vocational B.primary C.middle D.special
2.A.funny B.rigid C.occasional D.raw
3.A.forbidden B.denied C.prescribed D.offered
4.A.stick with B.cope with C.play with D.go with
5.A.diet B.sight C.weight D.wit
6.A.cured B.studied C.instructed D.treated
7.A.describe B.recognize C.tolerate D.receive
8.A.Abundant B.Lost C.Backward D.Lacking
9.A.severely B.scarcely C.seemingly D.sincerely
10.A.amusing B.normal C.shocking D.typical
11.A.situations B.criteria C.deadlines D.challenges
12.A.read B.sing C.dance D.laugh
13.A.even B.though C.still D.yet
14.A.since B.unless C.after D.if
15.A.persistent B.periodic C.persevering D.permanent
16.A.wake up to B.live up to C.stand up to D.come up to
17.A.excluding B.separating C.including D.distinguishing
18.A.companion B.substitute C.suggestion D.explanation
19.A.take off B.take after C.take in D.take over
20.A.rewarding B.compulsory C.restrictive D.poisonous
---How time flies! We’re near the end of the year.
---_____ I’m looking forward to the winter holiday!
A.Take your time B.You said it C.I don’t buy it D.You have my word
A friend indeed is a friend who won’t _____ on you when you are in need of help.
A.come out B.hold out C.break out D.run out
According to a newly released regulation on online video services, no one _____ generate, release or spread fake news or information by using such technologies.
A.can B.shall C.will D.may
Experts warn that 70% of cosmetics are manufactured using palm oil, a substance which is and has caused a lot of arguments.
A.controversial B.delicate C.dynamic D.objective
