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

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