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WELCOME UNIT
UNIT 1 SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS单元主题:人与自我/人与社会——
科学与科学精神
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 7-9 and lasts about 2 weeks every year.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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 long-lasting youth.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
Other traditions to mark the season include hiking and climbing. With maple (枫树) 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 25-220), 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.
课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化
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
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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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