BThe year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the farming culture of China. In the farming economy (经济), oxen are the major animals pulling plows (犁).Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as "boats on land" for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures.In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who1ive in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar (农历), and during their run they will take their oxen along, which indicates they regard the creature as human.Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important part of the folk culture of the Chinese nation.60. The words "boats on land" underlined in Paragraph 2 refer to __A. animals for taking goods B. creatures for pulling plowsC. treasures of the folk culture D. tools in the farming economy
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The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the farming culture of China. In the farming economy (经济), oxen are the major animals pulling plows (犁).
Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as "boats on land" for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures.
In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who1ive in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar (农历), and during their run they will take their oxen along, which indicates they regard the creature as human.
Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important part of the folk culture of the Chinese nation.
60. The words "boats on land" underlined in Paragraph 2 refer to __
A. animals for taking goods B. creatures for pulling plows
C. treasures of the folk culture D. tools in the farming economy
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Which of the following helps to develop traditional customs?A. The special role of oxen in farming.B. People's respect and love for oxen.C. The practical value of an ox's body.D. The contribution of oxen to the economy.
Why does the author write the text?A. To stress the importance of oxen in farming.B. To introduce the Chinese folk culture.C. To describe how to celebrate the Year of Ox.D. To explain how to develop agriculture with oxen.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?（）AThe open field system provided a good opportunity to experiment.BThe open field system wasted land.CThe open field system was wasteful of labor and time.DThe open field system made livestock farming difficult.
Under（）the French Canadian farming economy of the St.Lawrence valley and its language,religion,and customs continued unchanged.Athe Quebec Act of 1774Bthe Treaty of Paris in 1763Cthe Constitutional Act of 1791Dthe Act of Union in 1840
An adviser said in China（）course should be developed in some Universities, one year at work, one year college.Aa sandwichBa saladCa macaroniDa dinner
An adviser said in China（）course should be developed in some Universities, one year at work, one year college.A、a sandwichB、a saladC、a macaroniD、a dinner
Under（）the French Canadian farming economy of the St.Lawrence valley and its language,religion,and customs continued unchanged.A、the Quebec Act of 1774B、the Treaty of Paris in 1763C、the Constitutional Act of 1791D、the Act of Union in 1840
问答题◆Topic 4: A Year of Economic Recovery Questions for Reference: 1. Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. What was the goal of the annual GDP growth rate set by the Chinese Government? 2. This recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. The major investment was put in infrastructure construction. Could you explain what infrastructure means? Name and describe one or two instances of infrastructure construction in 2009. 3. The economic recovery in 2009 has also improved the life of ordinary Chinese people. Say something about how you and your family, or your relatives or friends, have benefited from this economic recovery?
单选题The questions posed in lines 11-23 indicate the speaker's dissatisfaction with ______.Athe low level of overall production of the farm animalsBinefficient farming practicesCthe unfairness of the relationship between humans and animalsDthe excessive cost of maintaining a farmEthe fact that some animals work harder others
单选题AFarming implements.BScientific farming methods.CHeat-resistant and drought-resistant crops.DScientific farming system.
单选题Under（）the French Canadian farming economy of the St.Lawrence valley and its language,religion,and customs continued unchanged.Athe Quebec Act of 1774Bthe Treaty of Paris in 1763Cthe Constitutional Act of 1791Dthe Act of Union in 1840
单选题An adviser said in China（）course should be developed in some Universities, one year at work, one year college.Aa sandwichBa saladCa macaroniDa dinner
单选题For the purpose of training and drills，if reasonable and practicable，rescue boats on an OSV must be launched with their assigned crew（）.Aonce a weekBonce a monthConce a yearDtwice a year
单选题Which of the following statements is NOT true?（）AThe open field system provided a good opportunity to experiment.BThe open field system wasted land.CThe open field system was wasteful of labor and time.DThe open field system made livestock farming difficult.