第一章 时间智慧 Chapter 1 Solar Terms and Festivals_ The Wisdom of Time

1.1 测验 Quiz

1、单选题:
‌Which of the following statements about the Start of Spring is NOT true?‏
选项:
A: Engaging in the traditional folk activity of flying kites is a common practice during the Start of Spring.
B: The custom of "biting the spring," which involves consuming spring-themed foods, is observed by many on the first day of the Start of Spring.
C: The Start of Spring marks the official transition into the spring season across most regions in China, symbolizing renewal and growth.
D: A popular belief holds that successfully balancing an egg upright on the first day of the Start of Spring will bring good fortune for the year ahead.
答案: 【 The Start of Spring marks the official transition into the spring season across most regions in China, symbolizing renewal and growth.

2、单选题:
‍According to ancient Chinese folklore, a ______ is the creature that brings quarrels and disputes. It always begins hunting during the Awakening of Insects, and sometimes bites people. ‌
选项:
A: dragon
B: white tiger
C: leopard
D: phoenix
答案: 【 white tiger

3、单选题:
‎Which of the following solar terms signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature?‍
选项:
A:  Clear and Bright.
B: Vernal Equinox.
C: Grain Rain.
D:  Awakening of Insects.
答案: 【 Grain Rain.

4、单选题:
​Every year on the Summer Solstice, the sun sits directly over the ________and returns from north to south. Then, the amazing phenomenon known as "upright pole with no shadows" occurs.​
选项:
A: Tropic of Capricorn
B: Equator
C: Tropic of Cancer
D: Arctic Circle
答案: 【 Tropic of Cancer

5、单选题:
‌Which of rituals and festivities in China is NOT closely associated with the Solar Terms ?‎
选项:
A: The first Frost Festival of the Zhuang People in Guangxi.
B: The ritual for the Beginning of Spring in Jiuhua in Zhejiang.
C: The custom of Drinking Grain Rain Tea.
D: The custom of enjoying chrysanthemums on Clear and Bright.
答案: 【 The custom of enjoying chrysanthemums on Clear and Bright.

6、单选题:
​This is a poem about one of the 24 solar terms -Chushu: 微雨过,小凉生,篱落暗成阴。‍​悄立小桥东。槿花落后清和气,桐叶未黄时(generated by AI)。Which of the following best captures the essence of this poem and the spirit of "The End of Heat"?‍​‍
选项:
A: The poem celebrates the intense heat and vibrant energy of summer, encouraging people to enjoy the sunny outdoors.
B: The poem reflects on the harvest season, emphasizing the abundance and prosperity brought by autumn.
C: The poem captures the subtle changes in the weather and landscape as summer transitions to autumn, highlighting a sense of peace and refreshment.
D: The poem is a lament for the passing of summer, expressing a deep nostalgia for the lost warmth and the lively activities of the season.
答案: 【 The poem captures the subtle changes in the weather and landscape as summer transitions to autumn, highlighting a sense of peace and refreshment.

7、多选题:
​‎Which of the following statements about the Grain Rain is true? ​
选项:
A: When Grain Rain arrives, cold weather finally ends across the country and temperature start to rise.
B: It is also a crucial time for grains to grow.
C: In the northern part of China, the first heavy rain usually occurs during this time of year, which is the peak tie for planting rice, corn, and the growth of cotton.
D: D.Grain Rain also sees the bloom of the peony, which is also known as “Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture.
答案: 【 When Grain Rain arrives, cold weather finally ends across the country and temperature start to rise.;
It is also a crucial time for grains to grow.;
In the northern part of China, the first heavy rain usually occurs during this time of year, which is the peak tie for planting rice, corn, and the growth of cotton.;
D.Grain Rain also sees the bloom of the peony, which is also known as “Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture.

8、判断题:
‌Major Heat signifies the hottest period is coming but the extreme hot point has yet to arrive. ‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

9、判断题:
‎Autumn Equinox lies at the midpoint of autumn, dividing autumn into two equal parts. ‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

10、判断题:
‏As Frost's Descent comes, frost begins to appear, the world is filled with the atmosphere of late autumn. ‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

1.2 测验 Quiz

1、单选题:
‎Which of the following statements about the Spring Festival is NOT true?‎
选项:
A: There are a wide variety of traditional activities during the Spring Festival.
B: The date of the Spring Festival starts from the 1st day of the 1st solar month.
C: Based on the phases of the moon, Chinese New Year occurs between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
D: It originated in the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BC-c. 1100 BC) from the people's sacrifice to gods and ancestors at the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one.
答案: 【 The date of the Spring Festival starts from the 1st day of the 1st solar month.

2、单选题:
‎Laba is celebrated on the eighth day of the last lunar month, referring to the _________.​
选项:
A: traditional start of celebrations of a new lunar month
B: end of the past year
C: traditional start of celebrations for the Chinese New Year
D: traditional start of celebrations of the last lunar month of the year
答案: 【 traditional start of celebrations of a new lunar month

3、单选题:
‏The Spring Festival Travel Rush, known as Chunyun (春运), is a period of extremely high traffic load in China as millions of people travel for the Lunar New Year celebrations._ Which of the following statements best describes the transportation challenges and measures taken during the Spring Festival Travel Rush in China?‌
选项:
A: The demand for private vehicle travel decreases significantly, as most people prefer to use public transportation methods such as trains and buses, which are less prone to congestion and delays.
B: Airlines reduce the number of available flights to minimize operational costs, relying on the increased capacity of trains and buses to handle the surge in passenger volume.
C: The government and transportation companies temporarily increase the number of trains, flights, and buses, and introduce special measures to accommodate the massive surge in travelers, though passengers may still face delays and ticket shortages.
D: The Spring Festival Travel Rush primarily affects rural areas, as the majority of travelers are tourists visiting the countryside, causing minimal disruption to urban transportation networks.
答案: 【 The government and transportation companies temporarily increase the number of trains, flights, and buses, and introduce special measures to accommodate the massive surge in travelers, though passengers may still face delays and ticket shortages.

4、单选题:
​I know my brothers would, with dogwood spray in hand, ‌​‏‌​Climb up mountain and miss me so far away. ‌​‏‌​These are two lines from a poem written by Wang Wei. Which of the following solar terms is the day described in the poem close to ?‌​‌
选项:
A: Frost Descent.
B: Major Heat.
C: Grain Rain.
D: Major Cold.
答案: 【 Frost Descent.

5、多选题:
​Which are the customs widely observed on Laba Festival?‌
选项:
A: Prayer to a harvest.
B: Worship ancestors and gods.
C: Waiting for the first bell ringing of Chinese New Year.
D: Eating Laba Porridge.
答案: 【 Prayer to a harvest.;
Worship ancestors and gods.;
Eating Laba Porridge.

6、多选题:
​Which of the following solar terms represent weather patterns?‍
选项:
A: Clear and Bright.
B: Rain Water.
C: Minor Snow.
D: Awakening of Insects.
答案: 【 Rain Water.;
Minor Snow.

1.3 测验

1、单选题:
‎The days when the temperature difference between day and night is the largest in the northern hemisphere are usually around _______.‎
选项:
A: Summer Solstice.
B: White Dew.
C: Minor Snow.
D: Major Cold.
答案: 【 White Dew.

2、单选题:
​The day with the longest daytime and the shortest night in the southern hemisphere is usually on ________.​
选项:
A: Vernal Equinox
B: Summer Solstice
C: Autumn Equinox
D: Winter Solstice
答案: 【 Winter Solstice

3、单选题:
​To make Chinese dumplings, the right order should be ① make the dough into wrappers by a rolling pin ② mix the dough ③ fill the wrappers with pork, beef, vegetable, fish or anything else can be used as stuffing‌.​
选项:
A: ③②①
B: ②①③
C: ①②③
D: ③①②
答案: 【 ②①③

4、单选题:
‌Which of the following statements about red pocket is NOT true?​
选项:
A: People can send red packet in the wechat or in Alipay, which is convenient.
B: In the process of collecting five “Fu”, the money you get depends how much time you spend on the collection.
C: Alipay's creation of five “Fu”: powerful fu, harmony fu, friendship fu , patrioticfu, and dedication fu.
D: In the 2018 CCTV New Year Gala, the event featured a lottery activity in collaboration with Taobao, offering a total prize pool of 3.5 billion yuan.
答案: 【 In the process of collecting five “Fu”, the money you get depends how much time you spend on the collection.

5、单选题:
‍About Winter Solstice Festival, which one is Not true?‍
选项:
A: As early as the Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-256BC), people worshipped the gods on the first day of the Winter Solstice, which also was the first day of the new year. 
B: During Winter Solstice in North China, eating dumplings is essential to the festival. There is a saying that goes "Have dumplings on the first day of Winter Solstice and noodles on the first day of Summer Solstice."
C: During the Winter Solstice, Hangzhou residents traditionally eat rice cakes. In the past, before the approach of the winter solstice, every household would make the cakes to worship their ancestors or use as gifts for relatives and friends. Today, though fewer families eat homemade cakes, people there still buy rice cakes for the Winter Solstice Festival.
D: The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Qin Dynasty (206 BC-220AD). The celebratory activities were officially organized. On this day, both officials and common people would have a rest.
答案: 【 The Winter Solstice became a winter festival during the Qin Dynasty (206 BC-220AD). The celebratory activities were officially organized. On this day, both officials and common people would have a rest.

6、多选题:
​In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and related cultural contexts, "Yang" is often paired with "Qi" to describe a specific type of energy. "Yang" characterizes the nature of the energy (warm, active, outward-moving), while "Qi" refers to the energy itself. Which one you should eat concerning to Twenty-four solar Terms and TCM in China on Spring Equinox to help you nourish your Yang qi?‎
选项:
A: Ginger.
B: Chives.
C: Wolfberry.
D: Shrimps.
答案: 【 Ginger.;
Chives.;
Wolfberry.

7、判断题:
‎‎Chinese people like to go to large squares where there are huge bells set up on New Year's 1st day. ‍‎‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

8、判断题:
‌The CCTV New Year's Gala, also known as the Spring Festival Gala, and commonly abbreviated in Chinese as Chunwan, is a Chinese New Year special produced by China Central Television.​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

1.4 测验 Quiz

1、单选题:
‌Lantern owners write _______ on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns.​
选项:
A: Prose.
B: Poems.
C: Riddles.
D: Couplets.
答案: 【 Riddles.

2、单选题:
‌Which of the following activities is NOT a custom of Qingming Festival?​
选项:
A: Firework display.
B: Tomb-sweeping and sacrifices.
C: Hiking.
D: Kite-flying.
答案: 【 Firework display.

3、多选题:
‏Which is the farming proverbs being closely related with twenty-four solar terms?‎
选项:
A: When sowing cotton, Grain Rain is the right time.
B: With three rains in spring, rice will be flourishing everywhere.
C: A timely snow promises a good harvest.
D: The crows caw at the Awakening of Insects, and the ground dries up at the spring equinox.
答案: 【 When sowing cotton, Grain Rain is the right time.;
With three rains in spring, rice will be flourishing everywhere.;
A timely snow promises a good harvest.;
The crows caw at the Awakening of Insects, and the ground dries up at the spring equinox.

4、多选题:
‎Which is the custom on Start of the Spring?‍
选项:
A: Erecting the eggs.
B: Flying kites.
C: Wearing fabric swallows.
D: Posting spring calligraphy and paintings.
答案: 【 Erecting the eggs.;
Flying kites.;
Wearing fabric swallows.;
Posting spring calligraphy and paintings.

5、判断题:
‍‌Yuanxiao is glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo, reed or other large flat leaves.​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

6、判断题:
​‍Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of seeking Qu Yuan's body, but experts, after painstaking and meticulous research, conclude that dragon boat racing is a semi-religious, semi-entertaining program from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). ‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

7、判断题:
‎‎Winter Solstice means the start of winter and Chinese people in the north always have jiaozi or dumplings on this day.‌‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

1.5 测验

1、单选题:
‍‍Which festival is Chinese Valentine's Day?‏
选项:
A: Dragon boat Festival.
B: Lantern Festival.
C: Double Seventh Festival.
D: Mid-Autumn Festival.
答案: 【 Double Seventh Festival.

2、单选题:
‎‌Which of the following statements about Double Seventh Festival is NOT true?‎
选项:
A: The origin of this festival is the story of Cowherd and Weaver Maid.
B: Girls make needlework on this day.
C: This festival is not yet a national intangible cultural heritage.
D: This festival is in mid-summer when the weather is warm and the grass and trees reveal their luxurious greens.
答案: 【 This festival is not yet a national intangible cultural heritage.

3、单选题:
‌Which of the following statements about Double Ninth Festival is NOT true?‎
选项:
A: Younger generations will bring elder ones to suburban areas or send gifts to them on this day.
B: It’s on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month (usually falls in October in the Gregorian calendar).
C: The Double Ninth Festival is also called "Height Ascending Festival".
D: In an ancient and mysterious book Yi Jing, or The Book of Changes, number "9" was thought to be Yin, meaning feminine or negative.
答案: 【 In an ancient and mysterious book Yi Jing, or The Book of Changes, number "9" was thought to be Yin, meaning feminine or negative.

4、单选题:
‎Which of the following statements about Winter Solstice Festival is NOT true?‌
选项:
A: As ancient Chinese thought, the yang, or muscular, positive things will become stronger and stronger after this day, so it should be celebrated.
B: It’s on December 22 or 23 according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
C: People in Northern China eat dumpling soup on this day; while residents of some other places eat dumplings, saying doing so will keep them from frost in the upcoming winter.
D: D.The Northern hemisphere on this day experiences the shortest daytime and longest nighttime.
答案: 【 It’s on December 22 or 23 according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

5、多选题:
‎Which of the following lines of poems are related with Twenty-Four solar terms?‌
选项:
A: It's raining during the Clear and Bright Festival, and people on the road want to break their souls.
B: Good rain knows the time of year, when spring is just around the corner.
C: Park and sit love maple forest late, frost leaves red flowers in February.
D: The snow doesn't clear up until after the Grain in Ear Festival, and the grass is getting fat outside the Ili River.
答案: 【 It's raining during the Clear and Bright Festival, and people on the road want to break their souls.;
Good rain knows the time of year, when spring is just around the corner.;
Park and sit love maple forest late, frost leaves red flowers in February.;
The snow doesn't clear up until after the Grain in Ear Festival, and the grass is getting fat outside the Ili River.

6、多选题:
​Which of the following statements about the Major Cold is right?‏
选项:
A: During Major Cold, many people would eat “dispelling cold cake”, a kind of rice cake.
B: In various regions of China, Major Cold sees thick frozen water surfaces, so it is the perfect time for winter sports.
C: During Major Cold, chickens begin to hatch.
D: Major Cold is the 24th solar term on the annual lunar calendar.
答案: 【 During Major Cold, many people would eat “dispelling cold cake”, a kind of rice cake.;
In various regions of China, Major Cold sees thick frozen water surfaces, so it is the perfect time for winter sports.;
During Major Cold, chickens begin to hatch.;
Major Cold is the 24th solar term on the annual lunar calendar.

第二章 身心同治 Chapter 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Philosophy

2.1测验

1、单选题:
‏What ancient Chinese text is often credited as one of the earliest sources documenting the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?‎
选项:
A: Huangdi Neijing.
B: The Art of War.
C: The Analects.
D: Tao Te Ching.
答案: 【 Huangdi Neijing.

2、单选题:
​Which ancient philosophy that seeks harmony with the natural elements and the cosmic order does Traditional Chinese Medicine trace its roots back to?‏
选项:
A: Mohism.
B: Legalism.
C: Confucianism.
D: Taoism.
答案: 【 Taoism.

3、单选题:
‎During the period from the late Spring and Autumn Period to the early Han Dynasty, various schools of thought and their proponents. Later generations referred to the large number of scholars and their works which had emerged at that time as ___________(numerous philosophers and their works), and classified them into ten schools of thought: Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, Logicians, Legalism, School of Yin-Yang, Agriculturalism, School of Diplomacy, Syncretism (or School of Miscellany, za jia), and School of Minor Talks (xiaoshuo jia). ‏
选项:
A: "Nine mainstream schools of the ten schools of thought."
B: “Contention of a hundred schools of thought”
C: "A Hundred Schools of Thought"
D: “A Hundred Flowers Blossom”
答案: 【 "A Hundred Schools of Thought"

4、多选题:
​According to the lecture, what contributes to TCM?‏
选项:
A: Confucianism.
B: Legalism.
C: Taoism.
D: Buddhism.
答案: 【 Confucianism.;
Legalism.;
Buddhism.

5、多选题:
​The philosophy of Confucius emphasizes _____.‌
选项:
A: personal and governmental morality
B: correctness of social relationships
C: justice and sincerity
D: egoism and loose interpersonal relationships
答案: 【 personal and governmental morality;
correctness of social relationships;
justice and sincerity

6、多选题:
‍Which of the following statements about benevolence in Confucianism are correct?‍
选项:
A: Benevolence is the supreme principle of Confucianism.
B: Originally, benevolence referred to the friendship between people.
C: In ancient times, benevolent people would first choose to be a physician.
D: Benevolence requires people to do things benefiting society and others.
答案: 【 Benevolence is the supreme principle of Confucianism.;
Originally, benevolence referred to the friendship between people.;
Benevolence requires people to do things benefiting society and others.

7、判断题:
‏Respect for nature is an important aspect of Taoism.‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

8、判断题:
‌Legalism attaches importance

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