The origin of constellations
防写六年级下册英语36页的作文
防写六年级下册英语36页的作文As the sun sets over the horizon, the sky is painted with hues of orange and pink, signaling the end of another day. In the quiet town of Maplewood, the children are returning home from school, their laughter echoing through the streets. Among them is Emily, a sixth-grader with a curious mind and a heart full of dreams.Emily has always been fascinated by the stars. Every night, she gazes out of her window, wondering about the mysteries they hold. Her passion for astronomy has led her to join the school's science club, where she eagerly absorbs every bit of knowledge about the cosmos.One clear evening, the science club decides to host a stargazing event. The children gather in the schoolyard, their eyes wide with anticipation. As the first stars appear, Emily's excitement is palpable. She has been waiting for this moment all week, and now, with her friends by her side, she feels ready to explore the night sky.The science teacher, Mr. Thompson, sets up the telescope and points it towards the moon. The children take turns peering through the lens, marveling at the craters and mountains that adorn its surface. Emily is last in line, and when her turn comes, she takes a deep breath and looks through the telescope.What she sees takes her breath away. The moon, usually just a distant orb in the sky, is now so close she feels she could touch it. Its surface is a tapestry of light and shadow, each crater telling a story of ancient impacts and cosmic events. Emily's heart races with excitement as she realizes that this is what she wants to do for the rest of her life—she wants to uncover the secrets of the universe.The night progresses, and the children learn about constellations, meteor showers, and the planets of our solar system. Emily listens intently, her mind filled with questions. She learns about the Big Bang, the theory that explains the origin of the universe, and the concept of black holes, regions of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.As the event comes to an end, Emily feels a sense of fulfillment. She knows that her journey has just begun, and there is so much more to learn. But for now, she is content with the knowledge that the universe is vast and beautiful, and she is a part of it.Emily walks home under the starlit sky, her thoughts drifting to the future. She imagines herself as an astronaut, venturing into space, or perhaps a scientist, making groundbreaking discoveries. The possibilities are endless, and Emily knows that with hard work and determination, she can achieve anything.The stars twinkle above, a reminder that the universe is waiting for her, ready to reveal its wonders. And Emily, with her unwavering curiosity and love for the stars, is ready to meet it head-on. For her, the sky is not the limit—it's just the beginning. 。
星星和星座的基本知识
But, a high temperature, bigger size of celestial object and further to the earth, it will look just as a faint star on the sky.
So, in order to standardize the difference condition of the brightness of the stars, a more accuracy magnitude scale been introduce – APPARENT MAGNITUDE
他们把那些比较明亮的星星连接分成各组不同的形态,有动物, 也有与民间传说有关的人物等等.后来,再由巴比伦人流传到希 腊,与希腊当时华丽的神话故事结合而流传至今.
希腊时代完成了48个星座,都在北半球,每个星座都与希腊神话 有关.一直到十六世纪后,往南半球的航海家才有机会看到南天 的星座. 不过,都用现实生活中的事物来命名. 可是,当时却超过 百个星座,没有统一,非常的混乱.
Star’s Magnitude
A measure of the brightness of a star.
In order to recognize difference brightness of the star, it have been defined to various magnitude scale.
1 light-year = 299,792.46km/s
故宫博物馆英文介绍PPT课件
began in 1406. It took 14years to build the Forbidden City. The first ruler who actually
lived here was Ming Emperor Zhudi. For five
centuries thereafter, it continued to be the
residence of23 successive emperors until
1911 when Qing Emperor Puyi was forced to
abdicate the throne（退位）.
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The red and yellow used
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Traditionally, the Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The Outer Court and Inner Court.
The Inner Court includes the northern sections, and was the residence of the Emperor and his family, and was used for day-to-day affairs of state.
Chinese_zodiac
Chinese Zodiac SignsChinese zodiac signs represent twelve different types of personalities. The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat, and there are many stories about the origins of the Chinese Zodiac which explain why this is so (see below). The following are the twelve zodiac signs in order and their characteristics.[1]The Chinese animal zodiac, or sheng xiao in pinyin (literally translated as "born resembling"), is a rotating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes.Traditionally these recurring animals were used to date the years, a different animal for each year, with each animal year repeated every 12 years. There are altogether 12 animals, which are, in order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.Actually the Chinese animal zodiac has certain similarities with the Western zodiac. Both have rotating cycles divided in to 12 parts, and both imply the influence of each sign on a person’s personality. However, the differences are major. The Chinese animal zodiac is divided into years, while the Western zodiac is divided into months, and the animals are not associated with constellations.There is no correlation between the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and the twelve signs of the Western Zodiac.Western astrology is based upon a system which uses the path of the sun (and the moon and planets) through the heavens and look to the constellations (e.g. Aries, Taurus, Gemini etc) which lie along this path.The Chinese system, on the other hand, focuses on Zi Wei or the Pole Star and the constellations which relate to it.The Chinese system of time keeping is based on the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches forming a 60 year cycle. There are 10 sets of Heavenly Stems and 12 sets of Earthly Branches. The 10 Heavenly Stems have to be repeated 6 six times in order to match the 12 Earthly Branches which are repeated 5 times to give you sixty pairs of stems and branches.The names of the year are taken from the pairs of Stems and Branch in the sixty year cycle. For example 1924 marks the start of the sixty year cycle and has the name of Jia Zi (Jia is the Stem and Zi the Branch). This cycle is repeated every sixty year.Most of you are familiar with the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. They are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.The Legend of the Order of the Zodiac AnimalsThere is an interesting folktale about how the order of the 12 animals was determined. Once upon a time, the 12 animals quarreled about the order of the cycle. Because every one wanted to take the lead, no decision was made. Finally the animals agreed to ask the Jade Emperor, the ruler of all gods in Chinese mythology, to decide the order. The Jade Emperor decreed to hold a competition. The animals would run across a river, and each animal’s position in the cycle would be set by its place in the race.At that time the cat and the rat were very close friends. The cat wanted to take up a position in the cycle, but he was a sleepy head. So the cat told the rat to wake him up the next morning. The rat promised to do so, but the next morning he was so excited about the competition that he forgot to wake up the cat.All the other animals gathered at the bank of a river, and the race began. The rat jumped into the ox's ear without being noticed. Just as the ox was about to reach the opposite side of the river, the rat jumped out of his ear, won the race and became the lead sign of the cycle. The ox became the second, and the others also reached the bank one after another. The pig, lazy and slow, ended up last. The cat didn't wake up until the race was over, but it was too late, and he was not able to make it into the cycle.From then on, the cat and the rat became enemies. The cat hates the rat so much that every time they meet the cat chases and tries to kill the rat.Chinese Zodiac Years of Birth / Animal Year / Ben Ming Nian Because the Chinese animal zodiac is a rotating cycle of 12 years, every 12 years a certain animal year recurs. For example, if a person was born in the year 1990, which was the year of the horse, then this person's animal sign is the horse. Every 12 years, when this person is 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 etc., the year of the horse recurs, which is this person's year of birth, or ben ming nian (roughly translated as 'origin of life year')According to ancient Chinese superstition, in one’s year of birth, he will offend Tai Sui, the god of age in Chinese mythology, and will have bad luck during that year. The best way to avoid bad luck during this year is by wearing something red given by someone else, such as socks, a ribbon, clothes, underwear, a waistband or a bracelet.The twelve animal signs each represent different types of personalities. The following are the twelve signs in order and their characteristics. Find the year you were born to determine your own sign.Rat - CharmingRat–鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water):Year of Birth: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020Personality:Quick-witted, clever, clairvoyant, short-tempered, ambitious and manipulative. They are charming and attractive to the opposite sex, loyal and generous to people that they considers part of their pack. They are resourceful and eager to seek knowledge.Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive, envious, mendacious, venal, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, scheming.1.Ox–牛 (丑) (Water buffalo in Vietnam) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water):Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking,conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn,dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.2.Tiger–虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Unpredictable,rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish, aggressive, moody.3.Hare–兔 or 兎 (卯) (Cat in Vietnam) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood):Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved,cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic,stubborn.4.Dragon–龍 / 龙 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Magnanimous,stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric,intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Canbe tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic,violent, impetuous, brash.5.Snake–蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Deep thinker, wise, mystic,graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious,responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator,possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating, cold.6.Horse–馬 / 马 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Cheerful, popular,quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile—mentally andphysically, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle,arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.7.Ram–羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Righteous, sincere,sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate,understanding, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody,indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, weak-willed.8.Monkey–猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Inventor, motivator,improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual,intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish,deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.9.Rooster–雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Acute, neat,meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist,alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical,puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated, given to empty bravado.10.Dog–狗 / 犬 (戌) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Honest, intelligent,straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable,unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.11.Pig–豬 / 猪 (亥) (Boar in Japan and Elephant in Northern Thailand) (Yin, 4thTrine, Fixed Element Water): Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving,patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful,scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naïve, over-reliant, self-indulgent,gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.Ox - PatientYear of Birth: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021Personality:Calm, diligent, modest, honest, straight-forward, easy-going but sometimes can be stubborn. A born leader, the ox has a tendency to inspire confidence in others. They hate failure and don't like to be challenged.Tiger - SensitiveYear of Birth: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022Personality:Thoughtful, rebellious, sensitive, success-oriented, humanitarian, impatient and aggressive. Tigers are embodiment of lordliness and power. They are respected by other people, though they sometimes act antiauthoritarian and get into conflict with authority or elder people. Rabbit - ArticulateYear of Birth: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023Personality:Popular, amiable, affectionate, sincere, and opportunistic. Rabbits enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. Sometimes they tend to get sentimental, but rarely lose temper. Being cautious and conservative, they are said to be financially lucky and will be successful in business.Dragon - HealthyYear of Birth: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024Personality:Energetic, intelligent, gifted, healthy, charismatic, noble and brave. The dragon is a popular and respected individual. A natural born leader, the dragon tends to inspire trust and confidence, and is good at giving orders, though sometimes they can be tactless and brash.Snake - IsolatedYear of Birth: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025Personality:Smart, intuitive, sympathetic, analytical, cautious, introverted and insecure. Snakes prefer to be loners, relying strongly on their own intuition and judgment, and have little faith in other’s judgment. They hold a stingy attitude towards money. Being financially lucky, they seldom worry about money.Horse - PopularYear of Birth: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026Personality:Sharp-witted, cheerful, agile, open-minded, talkative and talented. Horses enjoy traveling, entertainment and large crowds. An indep endent thinker, the horse does not like to hear other peoples’ suggestions. They sometimes tend to talk too much and become impatientGoat - ElegantYear of Birth: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027Personality:Gentle, calm, shy, creative, understanding, insecure and pessimistic. They worry a lot and like to complain. Appearance and material comfort are very important to them. They need lots of support, love, care, and reassurance.Monkey - CleverYear of Birth:1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028Personality:Upbeat, clever, inquisitive, sociable and flexible. They are good at solving problems and making decisions. Monkeys can be loose cannons because they lack self-control and give up easily. Rooster - Good ThinkersYear of Birth:1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029Personality:practical, meticulous, conservative, alert, shrewd and opinionated. Roosters do not get along very well with others because they seem boastful and emotionally cold. They like dreaming and bravado. Firm in sticking to their own decisions, they often speak their mind.Dog - LoyalYear of Birth:1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030Personality:Loyal, trustworthy, faithful, amicable and unpretentious. They excel in business, but have trouble finding mates. Dogs have a sharp tongue and tend to find faults with many things. Dogs often feel guilty of telling white lies, and sometimes are too sensitive and moodyPig - ChivalrousYear of Birth:1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031Personality:Polite, obliging, tolerant, sociable, naïve and perfectionist. Pigs make a wonderful companion. Though they tend not to make lots of friends, they keep a few real and loyal friends. They like helping others, but also expect the same from others. Pigs have good taste and enjoy fine things. When they face a problem, they solve it with fortitude and honesty.Learn Chinese-History and CultureICharacter of Persons under Each SignYear of the Rat -1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044Though in people’s eyes, the rat is not adorable, and even some Chinese sayings that related to it have almost derogatory meanings, it ranged as the head of the Chinese zodiac. It was recognized as an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.People under the rat sign are usually smart and willing to accumulate wealth and to make efforts to be successful. Throughout their lives, there will be many other people who can bring great fortune to them. Thus despite timidity, most of them are happy and harmonious with others.Year of the Ox - 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045Ranked as the second zodiac, the ox has a large volume. In the life, people often used the ox to indicate something big or large in number. The ox is sedulous, simple, honest, and straightforward. Fractious people are said to have an ‘oxen temper’.People born in this year are probably honest, laborious, patient, obstinate, and poor at communication. Leaders in their career may not discover their abilities. In their old age, they would be bestowed with happiness. Women are usually good wives who pay attention to children’s education, but are likely to believe others’ cajolery, so should be cautious.Year of the Tiger - 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046Tigers, considered to be brave, cruel, forceful and terrifying, are the symbol of power and lordliness. In ancient times, people usually compared emperors or grandees with the tiger. Court officials often said that ‘accompanying the emperor is just like being at the side of a tiger’. There are also many legends on hunting tigers dealing with struggling against evil might.People born in the year of the tiger are tolerant, staunch, valiant, and respected. In their middle age, their fate may be uneven, but afterwards will enjoy a bright prospect. Their shortcoming is to project themselves before others. But most women under the tiger sign are intelligent, faithful and virtuous.Year of the Rabbit - 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2036, 2047The rabbit has represented hope of the Chinese people for a long time. It is tender and lovely. The moon goddess Chang’e in Chinese legend had a rabbit as her pet, which stimulated the thought that only the rabbit was amiable enough to match her noble beauty. The Chinese character ‘Tu’ (rabbit) is part of ‘Yi’ (escape or leisure) indicating speed and distance. The Han people have a custom that a pregnant woman is not allowed to eat rabbit meat for fear that the child will be born with a harelip. The newborn is given paintings of children and rabbits representing that the child will have a peaceful and happy life.People born under the sign of the rabbit are gentle, sensitive, modest, and merciful and have strong memory. They like to communicate with others in a humorous manner. They cannot bear dull life, so they are good at creating romantic or interesting spice. But they lack meditative abilities and often sink money into ideas that may cause failures in their career.Year of the Dragon - 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048The dragon enjoys a very high reputation in Chinese culture. It is the token of authority, dignity, honor, success, luck, and capacity. In ancient China, a dragon was thought to speed across the sky with divine power. Emperors entitled themselves exclusively as ‘dragon’; their thrones were called ‘dragon thrones’, their clothes ‘dragon gowns’.People under the sign of the dragon are lively, energetic and fortunate. They often can beleaders and try to go for perfection. When they meet with difficulties, they are not discouraged. But they are a little arrogant, and impatient, and women are over- confident. If they overcome these defects, they can have a brighter future.Year of the Snake - 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049In the Chinese zodiac, snake is listed after the dragon, but its place and the significance as the symbol of worship is far behind the dragon’s. The snake carries the meanings of malevolence, cattiness and mystery, as well as acumen, divination and the ability to distinguish herbs. In some places, people believe that a snake found in their court can bring delight. In Spring Festival, people like to paste onto their doors and windows the paper-cut ‘Fu’ character (happiness), combined with the snake twisting around a rabbit as a popular pattern indicating wealth.People born in the year of the snake often have a good temper, a skill of communicating, and a gracious morality, but they are likely to be jealous and suspicious. They should be cautious about discussion with others, as that might cause them to lose friendship and opportunities. Women under the sign of the snake do well in housework but are irritable. They might gradually enjoy happiness in their old age.Year of Horse - 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050The spirit of the horse is recognized to be the Chinese people’s ethos - making unremitting efforts to improve themselves. It is energetic, bright, warm-hearted, intelligent and able. Ancient people liked to designate an able person as ‘Qianli Ma’ (a horse that covers a thousand li a day).People born in the year of the horse have ingenious communicating techniques and in their community they always want to be in the limelight. They are active, clever, kind to others, and like to join in a venture career. They cannot bear too much constraint. However they are interested in only the superficial level of an object, neglecting the essence. Once they suffer from failure, they become pessimistic.Year of the Sheep - 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051The sheep is among the animals that people like most. It is gentle and calm. Since ancient times, people have learned to use its fleece to make writing brushes and skin to keep warm. As it is white, people describe delicate and precious white jade to be ’suet jade’. Thus it is close to the meaning of good things.People under the sign of the sheep are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty, faith in a certain religion and a special fondness for quiet living. They cope with business cautiously and circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be economical. Women born in this year are willing to take good care of others, but they should avoid pessimism and hesitation.Year of the Monkey - 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052The monkey is a clever animal. People used to compare it to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC), the dignified official title, marquis with the pronunciation ‘Hou’, was the same as the monkey’s. The monkey was thereby bestowed with auspicious meaning. It appeared on pictures pasted on the walls and doors to predict good fortune in officialdom.Most people born in the Year of the Monkey are lively, flexible, and versatile. They love moving and sports. To help others they put their own business aside. Whencommunicating, they do not like to be controlled and have a strong desire to present themselves. In their work, they will show amazing creativity. If they are not impatient and mouthy, they can gain more achievement.Year of the Rooster - 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053The rooster is almost the epitome of fidelity and punctuality. For ancestors who had no alarm clocks, the rooster’s crowing was significant, as it could awaken people to get up and start to work. Another symbolic meaning the rooster carries is exorcising evil spirits. People used to worship ancestors and believed in fortune telling for a long time.Roosters are considered to be honest, bright, communicative, ambitious and warm-hearted. They might be enthusiastic about something quickly, but soon might be impassive. They have strong self-respect and seldom rely on others. As most roosters are born pretty or handsome, they might have several loves in their lives, treating each lover seriously. If they can overcome their arrogance, they will make more progress.Year of the Dog - 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054The dog is the human’s friend who can understand the human’s spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. TheChinese regard the dog as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, usually the host will be very glad to adopt it, for it symbolizes the coming of fortune. Poodles, especially black poodles, bring more luck. The masters of dogs are not only humans, but the immortal in legends as well. The invincible God Erlang used a wolf-dog mix to help him capture monsters. One born in the Year of Dog has a straightforward character. In their career and love, they are faithful, courageous, dexterous, smart and warm-hearted. Most women under this sign are appealing but lack stability. Correct this defect and good fortune will come to them.Year of the Pig - 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2020, 2031, 2043A pig is not as smart as a dog in understanding human thought. It likes sleeping and eating and becomes fat. Thus it usually features laziness and clumsiness. On the positive side, it behaves itself, has no calculation to harm others, and can bring affluence to people. Consequently, pigs were once regarded as wealth. People born in the Year of the Pig are honest and frank. They have a calm appearance and strong heart, but they lack patience and independence. As they do not like to talk in a roundabout way, they are thought to be unsociable. Luckily, they are tolerant and optimistic, so not until they become your friends can their virtue, advantages and fidelity to friendship be found.The link between the animal signs and the sixty year cycle is made through the earthly branches. Each of the 12 Earthly Branches is linked to one of the twelve animals as shown below.Branc hes Chinese CharacterAnimal Zi 子 RatChou 丑 OxYin 寅 TigerMao 卯 RabbitChen 晨 DragonSi 巳 SnakeWu 午 HorseWei 未 GoatShen 神 MonkeyYou 酉 RoosterXu 戌DogHai 亥PigEach of the Heavenly Stems is associated with an element. Jia (甲) and Yi (乙) are associated with wood while Bing (丙) and Ding (丁) with fire. Wu (戊) and Ji (己) are associated with Earth while Geng (庚) and Xin (辛) with Metal. Lastly Ren (任) and Gui (癸) are associated with water.Hence 1924 which carry the name Jia Zi is also known as a Wood Rat year since Jia is associated with wood while Zi is associated with the Rat. The following year Yi Chou and is a Wood Ox year since Yi is wood while Chou is link to the Ox. This Stem Branch pairing goes on to form a 60-year cycle.The Chinese Lunar calendar year does not begin on the same day every year. It can fall somewhere between late January and late February of the Western or Gregorian calendar.Click here to find out your Chinese zodiac using your date of birth.People born under each of the animal sign will display characteristics related to the animal sign for example the tiger is fierce, the snake cunning while the dog is loyal.These characteristics are further modified by the Stem. Take the Rat for example. You can be a Wood Rat (1924, 1984), Fire Rat (1936, 1996), Earth Rat (1948, 2008), Metal Rat (1960, 2020) or Water Rat (1972, 2032).According to the Chinese zodiac, Rat people are highly adaptable. They are sociable, intelligent, polite and humorous. They make friends easily but do not form deep friendships. They have strong imagination, good judgment and can translate ideas into reality but underneath a carefree and happy exterior they can be calculating and miserly.However not all Rats are equal. You are luckier if you are a Metal Rat (1960, 2020). You will be recognized, have support from friends and be prosperous and successful in your career. On the other hand if you are a Wood Rat (1924, 1984) you are likely to be plagued by illness and accidents and will not get support from relatives and friends.The pairing of Stem and Branch is also extended to the month. For example the first lunar month is linked to the Branch Yin (tiger) and a corresponding Stem. This is extended to the day and time. For example the hour between 11 PM and 1 AM is link to the Branch Zi (Rat) and a corresponding stem. These additional Stem and Branch pairs in the month, day and time of birth further modifies your luck. For example a person born in the first lunar month in a Wood Rat year (1924, 1984) is likely to be straightforward and can be independent and calm even under duress. If this person is also born during the between the hours 11 PM and 1 AM, then he or she may also be thrifty or even stingy.For most people the Chinese zodiac is the animal sign of the year of birth. At a deeper level it can include the Stem of the year as well as the Stem and Branch pair of the month, day and hour of birth. They further influence the destiny and luck of the person.。
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了解航天事业获得的最新成就英语作文回答1:Understanding the Latest Achievements in the Aerospace Industry1. IntroductionThe aerospace industry has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, pushing boundaries and achieving significant milestones.2. Space Exploration- The successful deployment of advanced satellite systems like SpaceX's Starlink constellation has revolutionized global communication.- Missions to Mars by NASA's Perseverance rover and the UAE's Hope probe have expanded our understanding of the Red Planet.- Collaboration between SpaceX and NASA through the Crew Dragon missions has reinvigorated interest in manned spaceflight.3. Technological Innovations- Breakthroughs in reusable rocket technology, exemplified by SpaceX's Falcon 9, have lowered the cost of space travel.- Advancements in propulsion systems, such as ion thrusters and plasma engines, promise faster and more efficient space travel.4. International Cooperation- Partnerships between space agencies worldwide, like the International Space Station (ISS), demonstrate the power of collaboration in space exploration.- Joint missions such as the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft and its Philae lander showcase global teamwork in uncovering the mysteries of our universe.5. ConclusionIn conclusion, the aerospace industry's latest achievements showcase the potential for humanity to reach new heights and deepen our understanding of the cosmos through collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of exploration.了解航天事业获得的最新成就1. 介绍近年来，航天事业取得了显著的进展，不断挑战极限并取得重要里程碑。
牛津版九年级英语Starsigns课件
Each Starsign is associated with a specific date range, and individuals are said to be born under the influence of a particular Starsign based on the date of their birth.
Ambitious, Prudent, and Responsible
Learn to control their temper and be more patient.
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Twins is the symbol of Gemini.
Gemini's Symbol
Gemini individuals are known for their versatility, curiosity, and communication skills. They love to learn new things and are always up for an adventure. They also have a tendency to be indecisive and have a short attention span.
VS
A Virgin is the symbol of Virgo.
Characteristics
Virgo individuals are known for their analytical minds, perfectionism, and attention to detail. They excel in areas that require precision and accuracy. They also have a tendency to be critical and worry too much.
湖北省武汉市第一中学2022-2023学年高三上学期10月月考试题 英语
True to its name, this exhibition transforms the iconic (偶像的) paintings of Vincent van Gogh into moving, wall-filling projections. “Immersive Van Gogh” promises half-a-million cubic feet of projections that pull from some of the post-impressionist’s most recognizable pieces, includingThe Bedroom, Sunflowersand, yes,The Starry Night.
9. What can we know about the woman?
A. She is a little thinner. B. She’ll get $15 change. C. She’ll take the large jacket.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. Who was ill last week?
A. To hire a gardener. B. To pay for a boat trip. C. To buy books.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
小学上册第十四次英语第3单元测验卷
小学上册英语第3单元测验卷英语试题一、综合题(本题有100小题，每小题1分，共100分.每小题不选、错误，均不给分)1. A __________ is a measure of how tightly packed particles are in a substance.2.What is 10 - 4?A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8B3.In _____ (印度), there are many active volcanoes.4.The _____ (汽车) is fast.5.My cousin is very __________ (勤奋).6.What is the capital of Canada?A. OttawaB. TorontoC. VancouverD. Montreal7.________ (植物适应) to their environment.8.The turtle has a hard ______ (壳) for protection.9.What is the name of the theory that explains the origin of the universe?A. Theory of RelativityB. Big Bang TheoryC. Quantum MechanicsD. String Theory10.What do you call a group of wolves?A. PackB. HerdC. FlockD. PrideA11.What is the term for a small rocky body that orbits the sun?A. CometB. AsteroidC. MeteorD. Planet12.The _______ of a flower often determines its color.13.My mom is a wonderful __________ (家长) who teaches me well.14.What is the opposite of "full"?A. EmptyB. PackedC. LargeD. HeavyA15.What is the term for a young fish?A. FryB. CalfC. PupD. ChickA Fry16.My sister loves to play with her __________. (玩具)17.The tortoise is a symbol of ________________ (耐心) and wisdom.18., I make _________ (手工艺品) out of my old _________ (玩具). Sometime19.The country famous for its seafood is ________ (日本).20.The chemical symbol for calcium is _______.21.I like to ______ after school.22.The __________ (历史的启示) guides our journey.23.What is the freezing point of water?A. 0 degreesB. 32 degreesC. 100 degreesD. 212 degrees24. A reaction that produces energy is called an ______ reaction.25.What is the name of the famous toy company that produces Lego?A. HasbroB. MattelC. BandaiD. Lego Group26.My favorite fruit is _______ (橘子).27.We need to _______ (喝水) every day.28.What is the name of the famous ancient wonder located in Egypt?A. Lighthouse of AlexandriaB. Hanging Gardens of BabylonC. Great Pyramid of GizaD. Statue of ZeusC29.The _______ can provide food and shelter for wildlife.30.Fruits provide essential ______ for our bodies. (水果为我们的身体提供必需的营养。
北京英语导游考试 午门前讲故宫
The Forbidden City in Front of the Meridian Gate（the history of the Forbidden City in the Ming and Qing Dynasties; the origin of the name; the layout of the forbidden city; the meridian gate and its square ）Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Today we are going to visit the Forbidden City. Firstly, I’ll give you a short introduction about it. The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. It was the former Imperial Palace for the Ming and Qing emperors. The Forbidden City was first built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. While the Qing emperors also stayed inside after they entered Beijing. Starting from the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Di, to the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, puyi, altogether 24 emperors lived and conducted state affairs in the Forbidden City, 14 of them were Ming emperors and 10 were Qing emperors. In 1406, the third emperor, Zhu Di, decided to move the capital from Nanjing to Beijing. A large-scale construction was started then and completed in 1420. In the following year, 1421, the capital of Ming Dynasty was moved from Nanjing to Beijing.But unfortunately, natural disasters and man-made calamities happened frequently in the Ming Dynasty. Many main building were burnt down because of lightning and in the war respectively. When the Qing rulers took over Beijing, they rebuilt and renovated most of the buildings, thus resumed the full vitality of the Imperial Palace. The Qing Emperors also paid strong attention to fire prevention. The situation was much better than it was in the Ming Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, because of the corruption of the Qing Government and the slack management, it once again fell into a declined and waned condition.The Qing dynasty was overthrown by the 1911 revolution led by Dr.Sun-Yat-Sen.On October 10th1925, the forbidden city was converted into a museum and opened to the public. It is the best-preserved imperial palace in China, and it’s also the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. In 1987, it was listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO.The Forbidden city was also known as the purple forbidden city or Palace Museum, do you know why the imperial city was called the Forbidden City? In thefeudal society, the emperor had supreme power and he believed that he was the person just below heaven but above all the people, so his residence was certainly a forbidden place to the common people. Hence the name “Forbidden City”. In ancient China, astronomers put the stars into three constellations. The Purple Star was located in the center of the universe, and the Palace on the Purple Star was called “Purple Palace”for the God of Heaven to live in. Since the emperor believed that he was the “Son of Heaven”, he called his Forbidden City “Purple Forbidden City”. We have used the name” Palace Museum” since 1925, because here is no longer an imperial palace for the emperor, but a museum with lots of historical relics for people to visit.The Forbidden City was built along the north-south axis of Beijing, with the “Prospect Hill”at the back, the Alter of Land and Grain to its west and Supreme Ancestral Temple on its east. The Forbidden City is 961 meters long from north to south, and 753 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of 72 hectares with a total floor space of about 150,000 square meters, and was surrounded with a 10 meters high city wall, and encircled by a 52 meters wide moat. At each corner of the surrounding wall, there is a magnificent watchtower, which was heavily guarded in the old days. There were altogether 230,000 artisans and one million civilians involved in building the forbidden city. It was really a huge construction and a hard job for the Chinese people.The forbidden city doesn’t have a disordered appearance. The main reason is that all the main buildings in the Forbidden City were built along the central north-south axis. The Forbidden City can be divided into two parts: the Outer Court and the Inner Palace. The Outer Court consists of three main building in the front part of the Forbidden City. This was the palace where the emperors attended the grand ceremonies and conducted state affairs, while the Inner Palace is composed of the rear three main building and the six eastern palaces and six western palaces, was the place where the emperor used to handle daily affairs and it was the living quarters for the emperor, empress and imperial concubines.There are four gates in each side of the Forbidden City. The Meridian Gate is the main entrance to the Forbidden City. It is called Meridian Gate, because the emperorbelieved that the meridian line went right through the Forbidden City. In addition, according to the ancient Chinese compass, the Meridian indicates the south. So the Meridian Gate also used the south gate of the Forbidden City. The Meridian Gate is 35 meters high. There are five towers surmounted on the top of the gate, so it was also nicknamed as the “Five –Phoenix Tower”. The main tower is rectangular in shape, which is located in the center with four square-shaped towers in each corner. Two towers on the east and the two towers on the west are all connected by covered galleries. Inside the tower, bells and drums were installed. In the old day, when the emperor went to the Alters or the Temple of Heaven, bells were struck, and when the emperor went to the Supreme Ancestral Temple, drums were beaten. When there were big ceremonies in the Forbidden City, the bells and the drums were all sounded. The Meridian Gate has five openings, people can easily see the three big gateways in the middle facing south, while the two smaller ones on both sides at the corner are each facing to the east and west. After entering the gate inside, we can see five gateways are all facing to the north. This is a typical building method for this kind of gaet-“Three obvions doorways can be seen from the outside, but five doorways can be seen from inside.”During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the central passageway was exclusively for the emperor, and apart from the emperor, the empress could use the central passageway only once in her whole life, that is on the day of the imperial wedding ceremony. On that day, the empress was permitted to enter the Forbidden city through the middle doorway on a sedan chair. The high-ranking civil and military officials went in through the side gate on the east, the royal family members went in through the west. The two smaller ones on both sides at the corner were for the low-ranking officials. During the Palace Examination, all the candidates went in from these two side gates according to their numbers. The candidates with odd numbers went through the left side gates and the even numbered candidates used the right.There were mainly two functions of the Meridian Gate: the festive activities and the official ceremonies. The festive activities were：Spring Festival, Lantern Festival dragon boat festival, double nine festival and some other different Chinese folkfestivals. The official ceremonies taking place here were the ceremony of announcement of the new lunar year calendar, on the first day of the 10th lunar month. and the ceremony of “Accepting Captives of War”. When a general returned from battle, his captives would be “offered” in a ceremony here, which was known as the victorious ceremony. When the palace examination results were announced, the first three top three outstanding scholars were allowed to leave the palace from the central way.“Court Beating” also took place in front of the Meridian Gate, which is a kind of punishment to punish those offending officials by beating them on their hips with sticks. Any officials who had incurred the emperor’s disfavor or went against the emperor’s wishes would be taken out of the Meridian Gate and beaten in this way. It was recorded that in 1519, more than 150 officials tried to dissuade the emperor from going out to the south for selecting beauties. It made the emperor so angry, that 158 officials got beaten; 15 were beaten to death on the spot. Once again, in 1524, 134 officials were beaten on one single occasion for they had just tired to dissuade the emperor from promoting his father to the “Title of the Emperor,” seventeen died on the spot. Fortunately, this kind of punishment was abolished in the Qing Dynasty.Now, let’s pass the Meridian gate and enter the imperial city.讲解时间：10 分钟讲解字数：1200字。
故宫博物馆英文介绍
WHOLE SCENE
THE ENSEMBLE (整体布局）
Traditionally, the Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The Outer Court and Inner Court. The Inner Court includes the northern sections, and was the residence of the Emperor and his family, and was used for day-today affairs of state. The Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation.
PALACE OF HEAVENLY PURITY
The palace of Heavenly Purity is the place for emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to live and deal with the daily affairs . “Qian" means "day“, while"Qing" means"thorough" .The name is the symbol of clear sky , national stability,and it also symbols emperors ‘doing are as the clear sky.
Because the emperor was supposedly the son of the heavenly gods, his central and dominant position would be further highlighted the use of the word purple in the name of his residence. In folklore, the term “an eastern purple cloud is drifting”became a metaphor（隐喻） for auspicious（吉祥的） events after a purple cloud was seen drifting eastward immediately before the arrival of an ancient philosopher, LaoZi, to the Hanghu Pass
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the character of Cancer
• People of Cancer have a strong sentience of feeling ,their mood is changful just like the moon,because their eudemon is Diana, goddess of the moon. This kind of guys inborn kind, tolerant,generous and willing to help others. They are loyal to family and friends. Most of them are orthodox(传统的) and nostalgic(恋旧的).
Taurus (4/21--5/20)金牛座
• King Benas has a beautiful princess hertz Luo bei. One day, pick flowers princess and the maidservants to the open country, to play, suddenly appears a like snowflake pure white cow, by a level gentle judgment hertz Luo bei, this cow is actually the zeus who admires princess the beauty changes. From the very beginning princess indeed is surprised, but still moved towards the tame cow solitarily side, stroked it gently. Because the bull appears is extremely clever and is tame, therefore princess felt relieved crawling to it on tries to ride, the cow ran suddenly, finally jumps in the Aegean Sea.Princess is hugging the cow tightly, a nautical mile biology all comes out to the zeus salutes, princess finally knew the cow is zeus‘s incarnation, after landing on Island of Crete, has held the wedding ceremony with the zeus
Gemini(5/22--6/21) 双子
• In an ancient remote Greece,the queen Leda has two sons who looks the same. Everyone think they are twins,but in fact, only the elder brother,Pollux, who has an eternal life is the son of Zues. It’s a secret between Leda and Pollux. The twins love each other deeply. But fatally, the younger brother is killed during a scuffle,for saving his brother. In order to revive younger brother,Pollux willing to quit his eternal life. When Zues heard this,he’s moved,createing Gemini to commemorate them.
The origin of constellations
About the Aries, Taurus,Gemini and Cancer －－daisy
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• The origin of constellations is associated with Grecian tale. Let’s share the stories together.They may help us know better about the constellations. • Everyone has his or her own constellation.It is said that the person’s character has some associations with constellation.
The character of Aries
• Aries is the first of twelve constellations. People of Aries are full of curiosity, self-consciousness, staunch willpower. They consider their first place as in the nature of things and they don’t like dropping behind. When been up against compressive stress,they surprisingly excited overcome all difficulties. This kind people have confidence in themselves,though sometimes they are a little hotheaded they can still retain sense.
• Although the king’s heart does not have the shed, but in order to subside the audiences to get angry, but will have to comply people's request, the preparation princess and the prince executes. When the kids’ birth mother hear this, she seeks help to Zeus. .in executing day, the sky appears one suddenly the ram which has the golden color to grow hair, rescues the brother and sister. in the flight by the sea on the way, this ram has not been careful, lets the younger sister fall goes to sea to hit died. The ram looks back to the sister ,that’s the Aries we see today.
Aries(3/21~4/19)白羊座
• In an ancient remote state，the king divorce with the queen ,because he fall in love with another princess.After they get married, the new queen is unable to endure king pair of children who stays behind to the ex-wife to dote on in every possible way, therefore the evil plot forms gradually in her brain. Spring approaches,the new queen will fry the ripe wheat, transmits farmer who did not know the circumstances of the matter for the nation. Certainly all is unable to send buds. The queen says it’s a curse to the ex-queen’s two kids.
Cancer(6/22~7/23)巨蟹座
• In Greek mythology section of stories were
emphasizing the Cancer unique aggressivity. Hercules has to complete twelve great feats for expiation. The second great feat is killing the hydra. Hera is eager to defeat Hercules,so she sends the crab to stimy Hercules.The crab stretches out the powerful double clamps to grip Hercules’ foot. Hercules is the strongest person,this crab finally still died of him under the strength.
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The character of Taurus
• Taurus is the most assidous and fortitudinous among all constellations. They belive the happiness of love, beauty and wealth is the symbol of being alive. Therefor they would choose the safest and most assured approach.what’s more , when they are resolved,nothing can change their mind. They are faithful, thoughtful, tough-minded,direct and responsible. Taurus requires themselves being perfect and their productivity of beauty is distinguished.