1、历史文化(1)2010年东莞期末The long history of the Chinese Knot(中国结)dates back to ancient times 16_ people first used knots for fastening，wrapping，hunting and fishing.The knot was developed 17_ an art from during the Tang(618 907 AD)and Song(960 1279)dynasties and later popularized in the Ming and QingDynasty(
2、1368 1911 AD).when into One major characteristic of decorative knot work is 18 _ all the knots are tied using one thread,and when 19_ (finish)，the knot looks identical from both the front and back.They can come in a variety of colours such 20 _ gold，green，blue or black.However，the most commonly used
3、 colour is red.This is because 21 _ symbolizes good luck and prosperity.that finished as it Crafting the Chinese knot is 22_ three-step process，which involves tying，tightening and adding.There are many different shapes 23_ Chinese knots，offering blessings of happiness，love and good luck.a of In Chin
4、ese，“knot”means reunion，24 _(friendly)，and warmth.Up to now，the art of the Chinese Knot 25_ (use)in necklaces，buttons and even hangings for cars or mobile phones.friendliness has been used(2)2011年广州一模The Black Country is about 10 miles from Birmingham.Its made up of four districts:Dudley，Walsall，San
5、dwell，and Wolvehampton.Historically，it was famous for industry，which explains 16 _ the area is called the Black Country.why It got its name during the industrial revolution，when factory 17_ (pollute)turned the local skies black and coal dust 18 _ the mines made the soil the same color.Dudley，which i
6、s 19_ (probable)the heart of the Black Country，has a history dating back over 1，000 years，and its famous castle has been there 20_ the 8th century.pollution from probably since People from Black Country are very friendly.But 21_local dialect，which came from the old“Middle English”，can be very diffic
7、ult to understand.I still remember taking 22 _ visiting friend from Canada to a local Black Country pub for lunch.their a 23_ the waitress could even finish describing the menu，my friend looked at me with his eyebrows 24 _(raise).When I asked what he wanted to order，he just 25 _(shake)his head in di
8、sbelief and asked if the waitress whom I spoke to just now was speaking English.Before raised shook(3)2009年佛山二模Valentines Day is the time of the year when couples show their love to each other by sending cards，flowers and chocolates.Its origins are 16_(clear)and hidden in the river of time.Nobody kn
9、ows exactly 17_ St.unclear who Valentine was，although some historians suggest he was 18 _ Roman killed in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor.It is said that the first 19_ (record)Valentines card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of Orleans in 1415.20_ is believed that he tried to find comfort fro
10、m his imprisonment by writing love poems to his wife.a recorded It Now，Valentines Day 21 _(celebrate)in many countries around the world.However,the traditions often differ from place to place.In Japan,for example，it is normal for the woman to send chocolates to the man，22_ in Korea April 14th is kno
11、wn 23 _“Black Day”and is when the unfortunate men who 24 _(receive)nothing on Valentines Day gather to eat noodles and show sympathy for each other.is celebrated while as received Technological development has also played their part 25_ keeping Valentines Day relevant in the 21st century.Valentines
12、e-cards have been very popular in recent years.in(4)2010年广州调研Long ago the Emperor decided to hold a swimming race between 13 different animals.The order in which they finished would decide the order of their 16_(appear)in the Chinese calendar.All the animals lined up on the river bank and 17_ (give)
13、the task of getting to the opposite shore.The cat wondered how he would get across 18 _ he was afraid of water.appearance were given because/as The ox worried how he would cross 19_ his poor eyesight.The calculating rat suggested that he and the cat 20 _(jump)onto the oxs back and guide him across.T
14、he ox，steady and hard-working，did not notice the two animals on his back.In the meanwhile，the rat ran behind the unsuspecting cat and pushed 21_ into the water.with jump him As the ox came ashore,the rat jumped off and finished the race first.22 _ the rat got the first year 23 _(name)after him and t
15、he ox got the second year.When the lazy pig reached the finish line in the 12th place the race was over and he was awarded 24 _ final place on the calendar.From that day 25_,the cat,who never finished and lost his place on the calendar,became the enemy of the rat.So/Thus named the on(5)2007年五校联考Tabl
16、e manners vary from culture to culture.What is acceptable in one country may be considered extremely rude in another.Here we will tell you about the traditional table manners 16_ the modern table manners in Korea.17 _(tradition)，it was the womans job 18 _(cook)food and set the table.and traditionall
17、y to cook The woman would sit 19 _ her husband to make sure that he had everything he needed for 20 _ pleasant meal.Only 21 _ the husband finished would the woman and her children eat.Nowadays，table manners 22 _(change)a lot.23_ of the family members eat together at the same time.by/beside aafter have changed All It is common to see everyone help with the meal,24_ the husband.One tradition，however，has not changed.It is that the oldest person starts the meal.Staying until the oldest person is finished 25 _(consider)to be a basic tradition of Korean table manners.including is considered
