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吉祥图案(auspicious)是中国吉祥文化的典型代表，追求美好事物和前景是吉祥文化永恒的主题。

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汉字(Chinese character)是世界上最古老的文字之一，其历史可以追溯到5000年前。

While the 1970s pop psychotherapy movement focused on the importance of letting anger out, more recent research suggests that there's a smarter, healthier way to react to life's slings and arrows; with forgiveness. In a recent study, it was found that when individuals were about to forgive, they experienced greater joy, a more profound sense of control over life and less depression. Sound appealing. a)Why holding a grudge(怨恨)can be harmful? Your boyfriend blows you off for an important date. If you stay angry at him, you'll probably get fresh flowers on your doorstep and maybe a fancy meal or two. But grudge-holding only gives us the illusion of power. If you hold on to that anger on a chronic basis, then it has power over you, eating away at your peace of mind and perhaps even your immune system. A study by Kathleen Lawler, Ph. D., a psychology professor at the University of Tennessee, confirms that people who are unable to forgive report more stress in their lives, more illness and more visits to the doctor than do forgiving folk. b)Going from a grudge to forgiveness A few ways to develop your capacity to turn the other cheek—Try writing a daily "forgiveness" reminder in your journal; it may sound corny(过时的), but it's a great way to help gain control over your emotional life. —Write a letter to your offender, detailing exactly what's bothering you. Then toss it. You'll feel better, even if your message never reaches its intended target. —What, exactly, makes your blood boil? Forgiveness isn't about swallowing anger or being a doormat(逆来顺受的人). It's not about forgetting, either. On the contrary, it's about acknowledging an offence with your eyes wide open—and then releasing the anger. That means conjuring unempathy(不执着)toward the person who hurt you, then focusing on the good parts of your life. c)An act of courage Still not convinced that it's worth it to put your energies toward forgiving? Besides the benefits to your psyche and physical health, true forgiveness is a sign of strength and soulfulness. "It takes a lot of moral muscle to forgive," says Dr. Witvleit of Hope College in Michigan. The bottom line: Forgiving ultimately benefits the forgiver more than the person who has done wrong. So start putting your own well-being first, and live life with as much interest and love as you can.

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在长期的生产经营中，他们继承了中华民族优秀的文化传统，具有鲜明的地域文化特征和历史痕迹。

中国传统婚礼是华夏文化的精粹。中国古人认为黄昏是一天中最吉利的时间，所以会在黄昏举行婚礼。中国人喜爱红，将红色看作是幸福、成功、好运、忠诚和繁荣的象征。因此在传统中国婚礼上，主色调是红色。有红色的蜡烛、红色的绸带(ribbon)、红花和新娘的红衣和红鞋。新娘吃的食物也是一种文化象征。新娘一般会吃 红枣 (red date)、花生、 桂圆 (longan)和 瓜子 (melon seed)，其中的象征意义可以从这四种食物的读音中看出。当这四种食物放在一起读时就是“早生贵子”。

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about the impact of social networking by referring to the saying "Social networking platforms drive a man closer to those in neighboring continents, while driving him further apart from those in his neighborhood" You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you can do to avoid the bad effects of social networking. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

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被称为 “90后” (the post-90s)的中国新生一代拥有一种完全不同于父辈的文化。他们是首批伴随着互联网长大的一代。在网络平台上，“90后”以多种方式表达自我。他们在社交网络上闲逛，在微博上发帖，组成有成千上万成员的所谓“部落”，利用 “火星人” (Martian)语言交流。在这样一个信息化时代长大，他们很容易形成自己的判断力，不受父母的影响。相对上一代而言，90后虽然更容易叛逆，却更自信，更富有进取心，也能够更好地适应新环境。

国外的游客们可以在除上海、北京这些主要的 大城市 (metropolises)之外的其他地方寻找让人兴奋的中国地道 美食 (delicacy)。在2010年被 联合国教科文组织 (UNESCO)誉为亚洲第一个“ 美食城市 ”(City ofGastronomy)的成都就是其中之一。成都以其 麻辣火锅 (fiery hot pot)而闻名，这个特点得益于四川辣椒的使用和其呈现出的咸、酸、甜的各种味道。火锅就像 弥漫 (ubiquitous)在这个城市的辣椒味一样，无处不在。如果你想品尝一下真正的四川特色——花椒，那你只需花一个早晨逛一逛成都辣椒市场。

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled My View on Indirect Employment. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words following the outline given below. 1．工作难找，大学生流行“曲线就业”，通过实习或做一些杂活积累社会经验。 2．你对此有什么看法? 3．结论。

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The city finally won approval for a limited speed camera program in June after a long battle in Albany, and City Mayor Bloomberg announced on Monday that starting Sept. 9, the city will【C1】______20 cameras in school zones around the city, despite【C2】______from police unions to the pilot program. Officials won't【C3】______where exactly the cameras will go—hoping to maximize the warning effect on speeding from the cameras—and plan to move them around【C4】______between different schools. But they've【C5】______100 schools in all five boroughs where at least 75% of cars speed and plan to target the schools with the worst speeding problems. The cameras, which will be【C6】______to drivers, will catch motorists going at least 10 miles an hour over the speed limit. Drivers will be hit with $50 fines, though officials will give out warnings for the first few weeks of the program. Statistics show a child hit by a car going 40 miles per hour faces a 70% chance of being killed, while a kid hit at 30 miles per hour has an 80% chance of【C7】______"Speeding continues to be the【C8】______killer on the streets of New York," said Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. "It is【C9】______that New York City's speed limit is 30 miles an hour. Going even ten miles over the speed limit is the difference between life and death." Bloomberg said he'd prefer a less【C10】______speed camera program and hope to expand it soon. "We'd like to have more than twenty, but we're glad to start with what we have," he said. A)identified B)install C)disclose D)mission E)leading F)objection G)surviving H)restricted I)affiliate J)invisible K)simultaneously L)frequently M)stake N)miserable O)sensible

受到中国经济内部 动力 (dynamics)和外来压力的共同影响，人民币近几年来不断 升值 (appreciate)。内部影响主要有中国物价水平、通货膨胀状况、经济增长状况以及利率水平，外部影响主要来自发达国家施加的压力，尤其是日本和美国。人民币升值会增加人民币的购买力，扩大国内消费者对进口产品的需求，还可以减轻进口能源和原料的成本负担。但它会影响国内金融市场的稳定，使出口产品的成本上升，从而降低中国产品在国际市场上的竞争力。

贴春联是春节的一大传统习俗，也是中国人欢度新年春节的重要方式。

东方明珠广播电视塔 (the Oriental Pearl Radio&TV Tower)，坐落在上海浦东新区，是上海的地标。塔高468米，是目前世界第六高塔、亚洲第四高塔。东方明珠塔的主要特色是11个大小不一的球体。整个建筑物的支撑完全靠三根深入地下的巨大立柱。这一设计带有浓烈的东方文化特色，又体现出现代科学技术的进步。东方明珠塔集观光、 餐饮 (catering)、购物、娱乐、会议、会展、广播电视信号发射等服务功能于一体，如今成为上海的旅游热点之一。

中国经济年度人物 (Chinese Economy Person of the Year)评选是由CCTV在2000年开始发起的。作为中国经济领域的 “奥斯卡” (Oscar)．它是中国国内最具专业性和影响力的一个奖项，也是中国认知度最高的一个品牌。每年的评选结果在该年年底或下一年度之初以颁奖典礼的方式在CCTV发布。获奖人物为积极推动中国经济发展和社会进步的一些企业家、经济学家或政府官员。这些年度人物不仅在获奖当年是中国经济领域的模范，而且在获奖之后也会对中国经济产生越来越大的影响。