Since the NCP (新冠肺炎) outbreak began in December, Japan has given away a lot of medical supplies (物资) to China. On the boxes of these supplies, poems are often written. Taken from ancient Chinese and Japanese poems, these powerful and inspiring lines show heartfelt wishes for Chinese people. And they let people know that ancient stars still shine in modern times. Let’s take a look at some of them.
山川异域，风月同天。
Lands apart, sky shared.
This line comes from a Buddhist hymn (佛诗) by the Japanese Prince Nagaya (长屋亲王). This hymn reminds us of the cultural exchanges between both countries in history. At that time, the prince wrote the hymn as an invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks(僧侣) to visit Japan. Inspired by the hymn, Jianzhen, a well-known monk of the Tang Dynasty (618－907), started his travel to Japan soon after.
岂曰无衣？与子同裳。
Fear not the want of armor(盔甲), for mine is also yours to wear.
This line is from a battle song of the Qin state, Wuyi (《无衣》), in the Book of Songs (《诗经》). The song refers to (指的是) soldiers sharing their armor, encouraging each other to win the war. The Chinese phrase “同裳” has the same meaning as “同袍” and “袍泽” which also come from this song. They all mean those who have fought together in armies.
青山一道同云雨，明月何曾是两乡。
Though separated by a mountain, we’ll share the same clouds and rain/The bright moon belongs not to a single town.
This sentence is from Tang poet Wang Changling’s Seeing Off Imperial Censor Chai (《送柴侍御》). This poem was written after the poet was demoted (贬官) and sent to a faraway place. He wanted to show that even though he had to separate with his friend, their friendship would continue.
1.“Lands apart, sky shared” is written by ________.
A.Prince Nagaya B.Jianzhen C.Wang Changling D.a Chinese monk
2.In the poems, people in different places can share the same things EXCEPT ________.
A.clothes B.the sky C.clouds and rain D.the bright moon
3.The theme of the poems written on the boxes is ________.
A.hometown feelings B.beauty of nature C.love for family D.friendship
4.We can know from the passage that ________.
A.all the sentences are taken from Chinese poems B.actions are always better than words
C.ancient poems can be used in modern times D.Japanese understand Chinese poems the best
It happens to all of us. It is the end of the term and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what can you do now?
Grades are how most schools evaluate（评价）students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.
The first thing to do is to talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades are calculated（计算）. Is the problem a bad test, lack of participation（参与）in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your own (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behavior! Thirdly, if you have been studying hard and still get a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Lastly, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you talk to your parents. That’s a good way to make your parents less angry.
While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that every report card is not perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grades for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learned from their failures, and you should, too!
1.The problem with the grades is that ________.
A.most schools evaluate students by using grades B.it’s important to get good grades
C.we don’t always get good grades we want D.grades are sometimes incorrect
2.The passage is written in a/an ________ tone(语气).
A.crazy B.serious C.sad D.angry
3.The text above is written to ________.
A.encourage students to get good grades B.make parents less angry
C.share ways to deal with bad report cards D.find excuses for bad grades
4.The passage is probably from________.
A.a software instruction B.a story book C.a teenager magazine D.a travel diary
| Warnings Use on skin only. Do not eat. Do not use in eyes or over large parts of body. Stop using and visit a doctor if you still have the problem after one week or if the pain is worse. Keep at room temperature. |
How to use: Only use on adults and children aged 2 or older. Clean the cut or burn. Put the cream on the cut or burn up to three times a day. If you are pregnant(怀孕的), ask a doctor before you use. |
1.This is an introduction of________.
A.candies B.biscuits C.medicine D.baby cream (宝宝霜)
2.The Antibiotic Cream can be used________.
A.only on skin B.in eyes C.in mouths D.over large parts of body
3.According to this instruction, we can learn that________ .
A.it can’t be put in a hot place
B.the pregnant can use it without asking a doctor
C.adults and children under 2 years old can use it
D.you can put it on the cut for several times as you want
“Look, it’s Baldy (秃子)!” A boy shouted in my direction across the playground. Even though I was used to this kind of insults (侮辱) because of the scars (伤疤) on my head, it was still horrible to hear. I felt so sad as I headed back to the class.
When I was just 20 months old, I suffered serious burns after a bowl of hot oil fell on my head. I was rushed to hospital and had to stay there for weeks while the doctors fought to save my life. “Holly’s very lucky to be _______________,” they told Mum and Dad. “But she’ll be ________________ with scars on her head, and of course her hair won’t grow there.”
As a child, I cared much about my scars, so I usually wore a ________________ to cover them up when I left home. If I didn't, people would call me horrible names like Baldy. ________________ my friends were always comforting me, they never really understood how it felt.
Then through the hospital, I was introduced to a children’s burns camp, where children like me can get any help. There, I __________________ 14-year-old Stephanie, whose burns are a lot more serious than mine. But she is _________________ strong that she never lets anyone put her down. “You shouldn’t listen to what people say about what you look like because we’re not different from ________________ else, Holly,” she encouraged me. “And you don’t need to wear a scarf because you look great without it!” __________________ the first time in my life I could speak to someone who’d been through something similar. So weeks later, at my 13th birthday party, encouraged by her bravery, I _______________ up my scarf and showed off my scars. It felt amazing not having to hide away behind my scarf.
Now, I am _________________ of what I look like and much happier, because I have realized it is your personality that decides who you truly are.
1.A.live B.life C.alive D.lively
2.A.leaves B.left C.leaving D.to leave
3.A.scarf B.hat C.tie D.hairband
4.A.Unless B.Although C.If D.Until
5.A.heard B.realized C.met D.helped
6.A.such B.too C.very D.so
7.A.someone B.nobody C.anybody D.no one
8.A.At B.For C.In D.During
9.A.gave B.put C.took D.looked
10.A.afraid B.excited C.upset D.proud
—All of us want to know________.
—Well, he is really knowledgeable and responsible (有担当的).
A.what Mr. Zhong Nanshan likes B.what’s Mr. Zhong Nanshan like
C.what does Mr. Zhong Nanshan look like D.what Mr. Zhong Nanshan is like
After hearing the news of Kobe Bryant’s death, he looked at me ________.
A.in disbelief B.in danger C.in person D.in common
