In late January, a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a heated debate on Chinese social media.

This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box: “山川异域,风月同天。”.It literally translates to “ Mountains and rivers on foreign land wind and moon under the same sky.” or officially ,“Lands apart, sky shared ”Besides the heartfelt regard and the elegant (优美的) language, the quote also alluded (暗指) a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two countries.

The line comes from a seventh century Buddhist hymn (佛教圣歌) by prince Nagaya, a politician from the Nara period(710-794)of Japan, titled “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for good Karma”: Lands apart, sky shared. For the disciples of Buddha, to nurture good karma.

The hymn was embroidered(绣) on 1,000 Buddhist robes(袍子)which Prince Nagaya had made and sent to the Tang court in China. It's a part of his invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks to visit Japan. The poem was also included in the Complete Tang Poems. The largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

Inspired by the Prince’s hymn, Jianzhen, decided to go on a voyage to Japan. After six attempts and the loss of his eyesight, Jianzhen finally arrived, and made a significant contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Japan.

The reference does not only invoke(引用) shared history, but also common appreciation for ancient poetry in the Chinese language. Many in china were touched by the poetic expression of support from Japanese citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

1.Why did the donation cause a heated debate?

A.Because it came from Japan B.Because it was donated to Hubei province

C.Because of the poetic message on boxes D.Because it was from china

2.“Lands apart, sky shared. ” expresses a lot EXCEPT .

A.the heartfelt regard B.the elegant language

C.the significant moment in the history D.Japan’s love for Chinese culture

3.Who wrote the poem " Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma"?

A.A poet from China B.A poet of Japan

C.A monk from China D.A politician of Japan

4.What does“ the reference” refer to in the last paragraph?

A.For the disciples of Buddha to nurture good karma. B.The Complete Tang Poems.

C.The largest existing collection of Tang poetry. D.Lands apart, sky shared.

5.What can we know from Paragraph 4 and 5?

A.The poem was embroidered on 10,000 Buddhist robes.

B.Jianzhen was inspired by the prince hymn and decided to be a traveler.

C.The poem was included in the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

D.After six attempts and the loss of his hearing, Jianzhen finally arrived in Japan.

Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colorful wild flowers. Water running into little pools. Birds making their homes in boxes. The 9, 500-square-metre Augustenborg Botanical Garden may look just like any other well-organized park but there's a difference. It lies on the roofs (屋顶) of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmo in Sweden.

Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a modem city have endless black surfaces with no life or water. Perhaps that's why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more and more people.

Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in the summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the "urban heat-island effect". On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below.

Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage(排水) system. ________. And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become part of nature, rather than something completely separate from it.

While the cost of building such a roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city's noise and traffic, whether you're at school or in an office or just at home in a ten-floor block.

1.The underlined word "moderate" in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to "________".

A.raise B.control C.record D.check

2.Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?

A.A green roof is alive B.A green roof stops pollution

C.A common roof is noisy D.A common roof increases the cost

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The Augustenborg Botanical Garden is the same as any other well-organized park.

B.Green roofs are now getting popular though they are a new invention.

C.It is worth building green roofs because it costs little.

D.Green roofs can help cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below.

4.The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A.discover the problems with green roofs B.introduce the change of green roofs

C.describe the advantages of green roofs D.show the amazing beauty of green roofs

One of my favourite books is That Guy Was Cool. It's a wonderful book for children, I think. But parents and teachers love it, too. It can teach them something about the language of today's children.

So lots of people, young and old, wan to know about tho book’s writer, a Korean girl Guiyeoni.

"This book is near to us and goes to our hearts., When I read it, I laughed and cried." said Liang Zi, a girl from Jiangsu.

The book tell an unusual story of love between two students, The girl is sweet, but she's very common, The boy is good— looking and has everything, but he is often unhappy because his father died when the boy was very young, They become close and help each other to be happy. In the end, they fall in love.

“The girl in the book is like me. She's simple." said Guiyeoni.

Guiyeoni's book doesn't only use words. It also uses things like emotions. Emotions are small icons(符号), like smiling faces, and she uses them to show emotions. Children know what these things mean, because they often use them when they talk on the Internet or send messages with mobile phones.

1.Guiyeoni is ________.

A.a girl who falls in love with her classmate B.a young sister

C.the writer of That Guy Was Cool. D.one of the emotions

2.Which of the following may not be an emotion?

A.8— ) B.:— ( C.See you D.:(

3.Guiyeoni is a(n) ________girl.

A.simple B.outgoing C.friendly D.short and fat

4.Guiyeoni uses emotions to write the book because ________.

A.she really likes them B.she can't draw pictures

C.pictures can say lots of things  D.young readers are interested in them

5.Which of the following is true?

A.Teachers don't like That Guy Was Cool.

B.That Guy Wag Cool is near to students and goes to their heats.

C.Guiyeoni doesn't like emotions very much.

D.The boy in the book loves the girl because she looked nice.

You may have memorized a large number of words, you may know all the grammar needed to hold any conversation and still find yourself difficult to express what you want. So the following _______ does help you overcome the difficulties.

I. Slow Down Your Speaking Speed

If you're at the early stages of learning, don't _______ the mistakes you're making. It's more important to make yourself _______ while communicating with others. Try _______ your speaking speed, and you will find the simplest methods are the best ways _______ your communication skills. Actually, nobody will hold it back against you if you slow down your speed.

II. Learn Sentences, Not Only Words

There's no doubt that everyone tries to learn English well. _______ , many people learn words by heart, but have no idea how to use them in a sentence. Actually, when you learn a new word, try to memorize several sentences _______ that word. It can help you save time and study better.

III. Try to Listen

When speaking in a foreign language, you might focus on what you are saying and whether it's correct or not, that you forget to listen to what _______ are saying. This is a big mistake as they might be using the _______ words you'll need later on. So pay attention to what's being said around you, it's most important resource at the time of speaking to someone.

Communication is the most important in learning a foreign language. If you want to improve your communicating skills, you can try the above tips. It ________ time.

1.A.suggestions B.advice C.tips

2.A.end up B.lay out C.worry about

3.A.understand B.to understand C.understood

4.A.slowing down B.taking down C.putting down

5.A.improving B.to improve C.of improve

6.A.Luckily B.Unluckily C.Unlucky

7.A.includes B.including C.include

8.A.another B.the others C.others

9.A.real B.exact C.some

10.A.pays B.takes C.spends

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