The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The national flag of China was officially presented in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949. My national flag, I am proud of you! This is also the theme(主题)of the classic program First Lesson in 2019. Let’s learn about some historical moments when the national flag was raised in the past 70 years.

Guo Dexian, 95, unfurled(展开)a red flag with a big star in the middle and four stars at the corners. “We used our quilts to make the flag just before liberation(解放). At that time we didn’t know what our national flag would be like,” said Guo with excitement. In the classic novel Red Crag(《红岩》),we can read the story of the flag’s making. This is the first story about our national flag.

On May 25, 1960, the national flag of the people’s Republic of China was seen fluttering(飘动)above the world’s highest peak for the first time. When the Chinese team first climbed Mt. Qomolangma, they had to step on each other’s shoulders to reach the top.

On January 3, 2019, China made history with the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon. On the surface of the moon, the Chinese national flag stands out brightly. It perfectly shows what is called the “Chinese red” and “Chinese yellow” on the far side of the moon.

1.“My national flag, I am proud of you” is the theme of the classic program First Lesson in 2019.

2.Granny Guo Dexian made a red flag with old clothes.

3.We can read the story of the flag’s making in the novel Red Crag.

4.The Chinese national flag fluttered above Mt. Qomolangma before 1960.

5.The Chinese national flag appeared on the surface of the moon on January 1, 2019.

On September 17'h, 2019, "Bing Dwen Dwen" and "Shuey Rhon Rhon" were chosen as the mascots(吉祥物)for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and the Paralympics(残奥会).

It's a cartoon image of a panda wearing a spacesuit. It looks like a winter sports athlete from the future.

"Bing" means "ice" in Chinese, which is a symbol of winter sports. "Dwen" suggests health. "Dwen Dwen" gives the image a more friendly feel. Altogether, "Bing Dwen Dwen" shows the spirit of the Olympics, including a strong mind and a healthy body.

It looks like a red lantern hanging on homes and streets to celebrate Chinese New Year. On its head are paper cuts of pigeons in the shape of the Temple of Heaven.

"Shuey" means "snow" in Chinese. "Rhon Rhon" are two different Chinese characters with the same pronunciation. The mascot, "Shuey Rhon Rhon", symbolizes communication among different cultures.

The idea behind these two mascots is to connect traditional Chinese culture with the Games. The panda is designed with its modern appearance to show our great expectations for the Games and our welcome to the whole world. The vivid red image of "Rhon Rhon" reminds people of the celebration of China's Spring Festival.

1."Bing Dwen Dwen" is a cartoon image of ________________.

A.a pigeon B.a panda C.a lantern D.a spacesuit

2.What does the mascot "Shuey Rhon Rhon" symbolize?

A.The strong mind of all athletes. B.The friendliness of the Olympics.

C.Athletes from different cultures. D.Communication among different cultures.

3.The idea behind the two mascots is to __________________.

A.stress the importance of health B.introduce ways of communication

C.show traditional Chinese culture D.celebrate China's Spring Festival

Time is short and we are all getting older.There may never be a better time than now to have a meaningful conversation with your parents.

You sometimes hear people say that they regret missed chances while their parents were alive and that there were things they wish they had spoken about.Make sure that you hold the chance while you can.

1.Can you tell me a story about your parents or grandparents

Family history is much more than a family tree and a photo album.It is also a collection of stories which become your family folklore (奇闻异事).Be sure to have some stories about your parents and grandparents that you can pass on to your descendants (后代).

2.Can you tell me a story about when you were a child

Stories about their adventures, hopes, fears and relationships with friends and parents can be interesting and revealing (有启迪作用的).Why not record them on video?

3.Can you tell me a story about me as a child

Your parents will remember funny or embarrassing things about you as a little child.These will be handy when one day your child asks you the same question.

4.What is the one piece of advice you would like to share with me

Your parents have a lifetime of experience and there are still things that you can learn from them.They may share something philosophical (有哲理的) or funny.It can pass into the family sayings.

5.What thing in your life made you the happiest and the proudest

1.What does the underlined word “handy” mean in Chinese?

A.有用的 B.无聊的 C.手工的 D.无用的

2.According to the passage, _______ is the best time for a family.

A.to enjoy watching videos with your families

B.to enjoy meaningful conversations with your parents

C.to enjoy taking photos with your parents

D.to enjoy useful talks with people about different experiences

3.What are the good things in people’s lives in the passage?

A.Achievements. B.Moments of pride.

C.Joys. D.All above.

4.Why do people pass on the stories about their parents and grandparents?

A.Because the stories remind people of their family history.

B.Because the stories are in a family tree.

C.Because the stories are about fears.

D.Because the stories come from family albums.

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Parents’ time is short, so we aren’t supposed to waste time.

B.We need to find some topics to complete a conversation.

C.We’d better catch each chance to have a talk with our parents now.

D.It is a chance to have a good relationship with families by having conversations.

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