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Starring Vampire Diaries' alum Nina Dobrev as Natalie Bauer, Love Hard explores the world of dating apps with a brilliantly festive twist. After falling for a supposedly perfect man that she's been
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With March ushering in springtime, things in Naples begin to gradually warm. Earlier in the month, it still feels a bit wintery, though the average temperature has increased several degrees to around 12°C, and the mercury occasionally rises up to 16°C, making the city especially pleasant to explore most of the time.
What do Bulgarians do on Christmas Eve? In Bulgaria, Christmas Eve (Badni Vecher) is associated with more activity than Christmas Day itself. According to tradition, you should fast for the whole day, i.e. eat only vegetarian food. Fasting is a tradition from the Orthodox Church, and the most religious people do it for 40 days before Christmas.
Gambas a la Plancha. Champiñones al ajillo: Few tapas taste more Spanish than champiñones al ajillo (ajillo mushrooms), dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry. Prawn and Bacon Brochettes: The Spanish love bacon, which we cure and air-dry in the same way as our famous jamon. This combination of prawns and bacon is inspired and
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Christmas has been steadily gaining popularity in Chinese mainland in recent years, though it is not a public holiday here. Outside China’s Christian community, its “celebrations” are not related to religion at all, but this does not stop it becoming a major annual event in major cities of China Christmas is regarded as a “Valentine's Day” by many young Chinese people. To stimulate consumption, various promotional activities are held in the shops and shopping malls. Restaurants offer Christmas dinners on Christmas Eve. And, interestingly, sending apples as gifts to friends on Christmas Eve is one of the traditions of a Chinese Christmas. Content Preview How Do Most People in China Celebrate Christmas? How Chinese Christians Celebrate Christmas What Foreigners in China Do at Christmas? Christmas is a Public Holiday in Hong Kong The Top Three Chinese Christmas Songs Recommended Destinations for a Christmas Holiday How Do Most People in China Celebrate Christmas? Though Christmas has been a big commercial success and a newly adopted festive tradition, most people in China do not celebrate as people do in the West. Like many foreign customs that China has absorbed and adapted over the centuries, Christmas also has developed its unique Chinese flair in China. Christmas in China is a Valentine’s Day for the Young Young people celebrate Christmas This is a major feature of Chinese Christmases. In Chinese mainland, Christmas is becoming another form of Valentine's Day, with gifts, confessions, togetherness, sleepless nights... There is a festive atmosphere. Many younger Chinese see it as a romantic holiday for couples to exchange gifts and date. Ice skating and amusement parks are popular spots during the festival. Christmas is the time when men prepare heart-warming winter gifts to win over their partners, while girls will dress themselves up with a range of new items. Christmas Has Huge Commercial Value Promotions during Chritmas For most Chinese without a Christian outlook, this festival is a shopping stunt to stimulate their consumer interest. Merchants follow this trend, many department stores and shopping malls are decorated with Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and festive decorations, and large promotional activities are held. Santa Claus is a symbol of giving and Christmas cheer in the West, but he is more of an “atmosphere lifter” in China. As you wander around the stores and streets, you’ll often see a big, red-suited Father Christmas jamming out on a saxophone. In the traditional culture of China, weddings, funerals, and all festivals are usually accompanied by musical instruments — aiming to enhance the atmosphere. An Apple is a Meaningful Gift on Christmas Eve It's a tradition to eat an apple on Chritmas Eve An unusual apple-giving tradition has evolved in China. Ping in the word apple’ 苹果 píngguǒ /ping-gwor/ sounds like the word 'peace' in Mandarin, which is used in the Chinese for Christmas Eve and the carol “Silent Night” 平安夜 Píng'ān Yè 'Peaceful Evening', so people give and eat apples, particularly on Christmas Eve. Apples are sold with messages printed on the skin in Chinese 'love', love hearts, and 'peace' are popular messages. Parents Introduce Western Festivals and Customs to Their Kids Parents introduce Christmas Customs to Their Kids Especially in the big cities, parents may make a Christmas card with their kids, as well as introduce the culture of Christmas decorations, such as Christmas trees, Christmas hats, and Christmas stockings. The whole family may have dinner together at home or outside in a Christmas-inspired restaurant on Christmas Eve. In the evening of Christmas Eve, parents may tell stories about Santa and the happiness of the day with their kids. A Christmas stocking may be hung on the bedside to receive gifts from Santa. How Chinese Christians Celebrate Christmas? Christmas celebration with familyChina's Christians only 1% of the population officially generally celebrate Christmas religiously, sometimes more so than in the West. While most Chinese people don't realize that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ or attach any religious significance to the foreign festivities, many of China's Christians celebrate Christmas as the top event of the year, outranking even Chinese New Year, preparing songs and activities weeks before. Christians in China celebrate by going to special church services, which are typically packed to capacity. On Christmas Eve, there are choral performances, and the congregation puts on dance and drama performances. Christmas Eve is called 'Peaceful Evening' Ping'an Ye 平安夜 from the translation of the carol "Silent Night". Carol singing in the streets is rarely seen, though it's popular in Christians’ houses, where the karaoke machine, ever-popular in China, may be employed. What Foreigners in China Do at Christmas? Decorate the Christmas treeExpats from countries and cultures that celebrate Christmas decorate their homes and try to generate an atmosphere as much like at home as possible. Many feel particularly homesick at this time of year. Purchasing the trappings of Christmas is becoming increasingly possible in China, especially in the big cities where big malls and Christmas markets sell wrapping paper, cards, etc., and there are import stores for Christmas ingredients. Online shopping is increasingly the cheapest way to get a Christmas tree and decorations or even a turkey delivered to your door. Expats hold Christmas parties in their homes and often in their schools if they are teachers. A Christmas dinner with family, or at least friends if the family are far away, is seen as very important by most. Christmas is a Public Holiday in Hong Kong Christmas in Hongkong In Hong Kong, Christmas Day December 25 and Boxing Day December 26 are both official public holidays. Banks are closed these days. Boxing Day is a British tradition. It is a day for shopping for after-holiday sales and for employers to give gifts to employees. Hong Kong is one of the best places to go for a festive Christmas atmosphere, with its two-day public holiday. Hong Kong is known for fantastic Christmas displays, fine food, and Christmas shopping. For more, see Christmas in Hong Kong. The Top Three Chinese Christmas Songs Apart from classic English carols and pop songs, the Chinese songs you are most likely to hear playing are the Chinese versions to the same tunes of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "Silent Night", and "Jingle Bells". Recommended Destinations for a Christmas Holiday The end of December is either busy or a winding down period of work for most people in Chinese mainland before their big winter holidays at Chinese New Year. So, domestic transportation and room rates are lower since it is a tourist low season. Christmas is a good time for traveling in China. China spreads over a vast territory, with large climate variations from north to south and east to west. You can gain different experiences while traveling in different parts over Christmas, such as Harbin’s icy wonders and exotic atmosphere, holy Tibet, and warm Yunnan with spring-like scenery. Harbin — a Fantastic White Christmas China Snow Town Harbin is always a top choice for a romantic and beautiful Christmas. It is called "the Oriental Moscow" and is a wonderful blend of North China culture and European flavors. Plus, the Ice Festival begins unofficially at Christmas with amazing ice and snow sculptures. Top Things to Do Enter the fabulous Ice and Snow World to see numerous ice sculptures of huge proportions with Christmas decorations, dazzling colors, and light effects. Snow brightens up the Christmas vibe. See a dreamy snowy village and landscape and enjoy the fun of playing in the snow in China Snow Town. Ski in Yabuli Ski Resort — the primary training venue for China's national teams. Enjoy a dynamic Christmas and Chinese New Year Holiday in Harbin Tibet — Christmas on the Roof of the World The Mount Everest If Tibet is on your must-do list before you leave China, Christmas break and the new year is actually the best time for fewer crowds and unbeatable prices hotels are up to 300 CNY less than in other seasons. Celebrating Christmas on the Roof of the World will bring you an unforgettable experience. Top Things to Do Travel to Everest Base camp and witness the starry sky. Explore the less-touristy corners of Barkhor Street. Discover an architectural miracle — the Potala Palace. Hike to see a hidden small lake surrounded by mountains with a huge glacier. Celebrate your Chritmas at the roof of the world. Yunnan — a Warm/Outdoor Christmas The Nu River Yunnan is a minority area. Have you imagined having a memorable Christmas in a warm exotic place? The warm sub-tropical sunshine, clear dry-season skies, and moderate climate mean this region can be even more comfortable in "winter". Top Things to Do Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking Discover one of the most magnificent gorges in China. Go to Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang to enjoy the landscapes, history, and minority cultures of Yunnan. Travel to much-less-traveled places — the Nu River and Tengchong. There you can enjoy China’s best volcanic hot spring. See "the last untamed river in China", and feel the charm of ethnic minorities in Northwest Yunnan. Enjoy your Christmas with the warm sub-tropical sunshine and clear dry-season skies in Yunnan.
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. If the factory continues dumping poison ......... the lake, all the fish and other aquatic animals will dieA. intoB. to C. about D. in2. ............ is the most common natural disaster in your country ? - WhyB. How C. WhoD. Which3. I couldn’t sleep ............ there was a loud noise next to my door last althoughB. because SS C. soD. but4. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are..........withcoloured lights across the streets A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made5. American rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except ............ business occasionsA. during B. at C. on D. in 6. When a typhoon happened , many houses and roads ............ destroyed or is B. are C. was D. were7. Last year, there was a big typhoon in my area. It caused extensivedamage to our ......A. wealth B. furniture C. property D. savings8. ............. workers were sent to the area immediately but no villager was survived when the landslide rescue B. help C. assistance D. volunteer9. .............is the most common natural disaster in your country?A. WhenB. HowC. WhoD. Which10. What .............we do to prevent these natural disasters?A. may B. oughtC. shouldD. be able11. All our English teachers are nationB. originalC. nativeD. foreign12. Don’t drink that water. It’s ________________ .A. contaminatedB. damagedC. dumpedD. clean13. The sight of too many advertising bill boards, overhead poles and shop signs causes ___________ pollution. A. airB. light C. noiseD. visual14. The heavy rain has caused ________________in many parts of the stormsB. floodsC. droughtD. volcano15. Australia is home to ________________animals like kangaroos and onlyB. rareC. uniqueD. precious16. Nam asked Peter what he was doing ________________ .A. nowB. agoC. todayD. then17. Americans rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except ____________business Astronauts use ________________to move around when they are on the Moon’s spaceships B. flying saucersC. moon buggiesD. space cars19. ________________is popularly used to enable people from different countries to have meetings. People can watch and listen to each other through a screen .A. ChattingB. Video conferencingC. EmailingD. Texting20. ________________system use several different ways of giving information with sounds, pictures, and texts on a screen .A. MultimediaB. EmailingC. TelephoningD. Chatting II. Supply the corect tense or form of the verb in parentheses1. If I be________you, I would think very Most people leave________before the volcano The train arrive ________at 6 tomorrow They might be ________in the This time tomorrow I chat ________with my cousin in Sydney on Skype.6. I watch ________________ a science fiction film on TV at last My sister is fond of make ________________ spring rolls at This test must finish ________________ before going to They live _____________________ in this village since last If you use robots to do the housework, you become ________________lazierIII. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage We are all slowly 1________the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases 2 ________cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down 3________trees that there are now vast areas of waterland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Afica can not grow enough 4________. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do 5________about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!1. A. destroyedB. destroyingC. destroysD. destroy2. A. by B. fromC. ofD. in3. A, so much B. so fewC. so littleD. so many4. A. eatingB. to eatC. for eatD. to be eaten5. A. anything B. nothingC. everythingD. somethingIV. Read the following passage and do the tasks below There are more than 3,000 languages in the world today, but only about six are major languages of the world. Two-thirds of the world’s populations speak those six languages. More than 300,000,000 people speak English as their first or native language. No one knows how many people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese is the only language with more speakers than English. This is because of the huge population of China, more than one billion people. English is the native or official language on the one-fifth of the land area of the world. It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. In South Africa and India it is one of the official languages. More people study English than any other languages. In many countries, the textbook in universities are in English. Many university classes are taught in English even though the native language is not English. English is the language of international communication. It is the language of international business, research, and science. More than three-fourths of the world’s mail is written in English. More than three-fifths of the world’s radio stations use English. More than half of the scientific and research journals are in English. Most other languages have borrowed many English words. A. Choose the best answer a, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. What language has the most speakers in the world?A. EnglishB. FrenchC. ChineseD. Russian2. ________people speak English as their first or native Two-thirds of the world’s populationB. Over 300 millionC. About 300 millionD. nearly 300 billionV. Rearrange the sentences using the following words1. On/ occasion, / this/ special/ every body/ return/ to/ wants/ to/ familes/ their.=>…………………………………………………………………………….2. fish/ The/ died/ because/ have/ the / water/ polluted/ of.=>…………………………………………………………………………….3. camp/ closes/ Our/ July 15th / on.=>…………………………………………………………………………….4. Science/ also/ and/ technology/ have/ effects/ enormous/ development/ on.=>…………………………………………………………………………….5. Sydney/ city/ is/ largest/ the/ Australia/ in/./=>…………………………………………………………………………….
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