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课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the temperature continues to drop, the golden autumn seems to be coming to an end, indicating the __1__ (arrive) of the Cold Dew period. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese, __2__ (fall) on October 8 and ends on October 23 this year.
During Cold Dew, temperatures drop __3__ (significant) and the sun cannot reach the deep waters thoroughly. Therefore, fish swim in shallow waters, __4__ the water temperature is relatively high, making Cold Dew the best season to cast a net or throw a line.
Chrysanthemums (菊花) are the symbolic flower of Cold Dew. __5__ (prevent) autumn dryness, many regions in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. In ancient times, drinking wine made with chrysanthemums __6__ (think) to allow people longlasting youth.
Other traditions to mark the season include hiking and climbing. With maple leaves __7__ (turn) red, the splendour of color welcomes nature lovers. On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, which often is around Cold Dew, people often climb hills with cornels (茱萸), __8__ kind of plant. This custom, dating __9__ the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25220), aims to drive bad things away.
Cold Dew allows us to say goodbye to golden autumn with delicate design, and also gives us a chance to know __10__ (much) about the culture behind the solar terms.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案:1.arrival 2.falls 3.significantly 4.where 5.To prevent 6.was thought 7.turning 8.a 9.from 10.more
Crab meat tastes best during the Cold Dew. It provides many essential vitamins and minerals, which can help boost your immune system for the coming winter.
寒露时节蟹肉最好吃。它提供了许多必需的维生素和矿物质,可以帮助增强你的免疫系统,为即将到来的冬天做好准备。
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子主题1:一位美国人在中国的美食之旅
子主题2:了解中外文化的差异,了解不同人的生活方式
子主题3:理解饮食习惯与健康生活方式的联系
子主题4:推荐中华传统美食
主题导入图解读:主题图展现了各种各样让人垂涎欲滴的美食,让我们能够了解不同地方的代表性食物及其英文表达。本单元以地方美食为媒介,实则是带领我们走进不同的文化,因为饮食也是物质文化和社会风俗中最能反映民族和地区特色的一个组成部分。不同国家的美食各有特色,正如 “One man's meat is another man's poison.(萝卜青菜,各有所爱。)”。让我们一起享受饮食文化之饕餮,领略各色文化之盛景。
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