Theoil paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft(手工艺品).It has a history of over 1,000 years in China.In early TangDynasty, it was introduced to Japan and Korea, so it was called the “TangUmbrella”. Later oil paper umbrellas were spread to other Asian countries, suchas Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, and each had its own style. However, assteel-ribbed(钢骨的)umbrellas appeared in the last century, thehand-made oil paper umbrellas became less used in daily life. They were turnedinto decorative artifacts(装饰性工艺品).
___14___, I think an interest in Englishis very important. When I was in Grade Three, we had a new ___15___ — English,it was new for me. I was interested in it. I worked hard at it. Soon we had anEnglish exam and I got a very good mark. How ___16___ I was! After that,I learned English harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs,and ___17___ sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!
Bike-to-Work Day is held every year across NorthAmerica on the third Friday of May. It was started by the League ofAmerican Bicyclists in 1956. Its aim is to promote (促进) the bicycle as a seriouschoice of getting to and from work. In today’s world where global warming is aserious issue, the bicycle is a perfect way of reducing our carbon (碳) footprint.
The fantasticman-made “forest” is a Singapore landmark. It is made from steel and concrete(水泥) covered in localflowers and plants. At night, 18 solar-powered tree-like towers which get theirenergy from the sun often light up the city.
There was an old oak tree in the garden. Holly’sfather wanted to cut it down and build a new office there. Holly felt sad anddidn’t agree. She moved into the old tree house which was her favourite place in the world.One day, it rained all night.
“Her daughter passed away a few days ago. Now,she can’t do the same things she used to do with her daughter. She doesn’t knowwhat to do. Even little things like making dinner and cleaning the house areharder for her to do now. Maybe you can think of a way to help her,” her mothersaid.
For a long time, I guarded the garden of peaceand quiet. When the children followed me into the garden, I would expect themto be out of sight (视野). And I would hand out tasks.
The December day started like any other. Papacame back with his boat full of fish. Mama made breakfast for the family.Seven-year-old Joonas was doing his homework, while his two little brothers ranaround the yard.
Chinese taikonauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping andYe Guangfu carried out the Shenzhou-13 spaceflight mission (任务) that started on Oct. 15,2021. This mission lasts 6 months, which was also a national record.
All thefamily—my grandparents, my parents, my aunt and uncle, my cousin, my sister andI— ___22___ the turkey. However, turkey is not the easiestthing to ___23___. It takes a lot of time to prepare and a lot ofwork to cook…and there are a lot of chances for things to go wrong.
Chinese taikonauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping andYe Guangfu carried out the Shenzhou-13 spaceflight mission (任务) that started on Oct. 15,2021. This mission lasts 6 months, which was also a national record. Zhai isthe commander (指令长)who performed China’s first spacewalk in the Shenzhou-7 mission in 2008.
Fiveyears ago, Jennifer, a girl from Australia, came to Xiangtan University tostudy Chinese. There she fell in love with Chinese culture and met her husband,who is a local (当地的) young man. They got married after she finishedher study. Since then, she has started her new life in Xiangtan City.
In ourdaily lives, we are often given some boring or tiring tasks. What’s in yourmind when your mom tells you to clean the floor? Have you ever wanted tocomplain(抱怨)? I think most people have.
在贺龙、关向应所率八路军120师连续粉碎日军三次围攻后,1939年4月23日上午9时,敌人又在炮火掩护下对齐会村发起了攻击。进村的道路上有一座小桥,小桥失守后,村中央最高处的大槐树就暴露在敌人的火力网前。我们的战士隐蔽在大槐树后向敌人射击,敌人的轻重武器一起射向大槐树,树上留下无数弹痕,一颗炮弹正好打在树干上,大槐树被拦腰炸断。
我的第一个记忆是一岁多有的。那是在青岛,门外来了个老道,对我父亲说,14号那天,往小胖子(我当时比较胖)左手腕上系一圈红线就可以消灾,我当时吓得哇哇大哭,父亲却听从了老道的安排。他说:“二看小胖子手腕的红线,我觉得比写二本伟大的作品还骄傲。”
黄花梨是极其名贵的木材,是制作高档家具的上好材料,有“鬼脸”的黄花梨更是其中的佼佼者,被视为佳品中的珍品,价值连城,受到世人的追捧。 其实,所谓“鬼脸”就是黄花梨受到伤害之后留下的疤。因为黄花梨生长于沿海地区,常遭台风袭击, 在风雨飘摇中不是被扭曲,就是被折弯,甚至被折断。尽管如此,也阻挡不了黄花梨的成长,只不过,为了弥补伤害,受伤处的纹理发生了变化,形成了各种各样惟妙惟肖的图形,有的像动物,有的像植物,有的像人物,形态各异,丰富多彩,形象逼真,十分迷人。
一般人在一个完整的夜间睡眠中,大脑在进行着具有一定周期性的功能和状态循环。依据多导睡眠图描绘的脑电图模式、眼动和肌张力特征,人的睡眠结构可以分为两种类型:非快速眼动睡眠和快速眼动睡眠。非快速眼动睡眠与快速眼动睡眠循环交替一次称为一个睡眠周期。每次夜晚的睡眠通常有4~5个睡眠周期,每个周期约90~110分钟。两个睡眠周期之间通常伴有短暂觉醒,整夜大概出现4~6次。
做一粒“读书种子”,让阅读成为一种力量,推动文化传统薪火相传,可以说正是读书人的自我期许。从“每有会意,便欣然忘食”的陶渊明,到“读书破万卷,下笔如有神”的杜甫,再到“不是老夫朝不食,半山绝句当朝餐”的杨万里,无不是“读书种子”的精彩写照。读书滋养美好心灵,可以遇见更好的自己,看到更美的世界。所谓“耕读传家久,诗书继世长”,重视学习、重视诗书,千百年来融入中国人的血脉里,成为中国特有的文化禀赋。
人,说着就会慢慢儿长大的。坡里移来的小桃树,在菜园里都长满了-握。姐姐出阁了呢。那远远的山庄里,土财主。每次搬回来住娘家,母亲和我们弟弟,总是于夕阳的辉照中,在庄头眺望的。远远听见了銮铃声响,隔着疏疏的杨柳,隐约望见了在马上招手的客人,母亲总禁不住先喜欢得落泪,我们也快活得像几只鸟,叫着跑着迎上去。问着好,从伙计的手中接过马辔来,姐姐总说:“又长高了。”车门口,也是彼此问着好:客人尽管是一-边笑着,偷回首却是满手帕的泪。
仪式过后,撤去供案,开炉放铁水。照眼的铁水倾入一个方形的火砖煲中。铁水盛满,便被两个大汉快速抬到广场中央。同时拿上来一个大铁桶,水里泡放着十几个长柄勺子,先是其中一个大汉走上去从铁桶中拿起一个勺子,走到火红的铁水前,弯腰一舀,跟着甩腰抡臂,满满一勺明亮的铁水泼在城墙上。就在这一瞬,好似天崩地裂,呈现出任何地方都不会见到的极其灿烂的奇观!金红的铁水泼击墙面,四外飞溅,就像整个城墙被炸开那样,整个堡门连同上边的门楼子都被照亮。由于铁硬墙坚,铁花飞得又高又远,铺天盖地,然后如同细密的光雨闪闪烁烁由天而降。可是不等这光雨落下,打树花的大汉又把第二勺铁水泼上去。一片冲天的火炮轰上去,一片漫天的光雨落下来,接续不断;每个大汉泼七八下后走下去,跟着另一位大汉上阵来。每个汉子的经验和功夫不同,手法上各有绝招,又互不示弱,渐渐就较上劲儿了。只要一较劲,打树花就更好看了。众人眼尖,不久就看出一位年纪大的汉子,身材短粗敦实,泼铁水时腰板像硬橡胶,一舀一舀泼起来又快又猛又有韵律,铁水泼得高,散的面广,而且正好绕过城门洞;铁花升腾时如在头上张开一棵辉煌又奇幻的大树。每每泼完铁水走下来时,身后边的光雨哗哗地落着,映衬着他一条粗健的黑影,好像枪林弹雨中一个无畏的勇士。他的装束也有特色。别人头上的草帽都是有檐的,为了防止铁水迸在脸上,惟有他戴的是一顶无檐的小毡帽,更显出他的勇气。