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W: Today, we're glad to have Mr. Zhang joining us. He's from the organizing committee of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. Mr. Zhang, welcome. M: I'm happy to be talking with you. W: Mr. Zhang, can you tell us how and when the festival started? M: Sure. The festival has its origin in Harbin's traditional ice lantern show, which began in 1963. Then, in 1985, it was renamed the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. In 2001, it was combined with the Heilongjiang International Ski Festival and was given its current name – the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. W: I see. How are the ice sculptures created for the festival? M: In early December, thousands of workers collect ice blocks from the frozen Songhua River.Then, the artists arrange the ice blocks into desired shapes and begin to cut and shape them into various sculptures. In about three to four weeks, Harbin is turned into a winter wonderland. W: Incredible! What else makes the festival special? M: Well, first, it is one of the largest ice and snow festivals in the world. It includes many exciting winter activities and events, such as skiing, skating, ice and snow sculpture competitions, and ice lantern shows. W: That's fascinating. So, what happens to the ice sculptures after the festival? M: They don't melt until February or March. Smaller sculptures are left to melt naturally, but larger ones are carefully taken apart using special equipment because they have safety risks when melting. W: Very interesting.Thank you for sharing, and we wish you another successful festival. M: Thank you.【缺少答案,请补充】
W: Tom, have you ever heard of the Grand Canal in China? M: I've heard the name before, but I don't know much about it. What is it exactly? W: It's a man-made waterway that is about 3,200 kilometers long. M: Wow, that's a miracle of ancient engineering! W: Indeed, it is. It's one of the grandest ancient engineering projects in the world. Chinese people started to construct it over 2,500 years ago, despite all the difficulties they faced! M: It sounds like a masterpiece in the form of a canal. W: Yes. That's why it was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. M: That's amazing! Tell me more about it. W: Well, the Grand Canal runs from Beijing in the north of China to Zhejiang Province in the south, passing through many cities and connecting major river systems, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. M: So, it must have been an important waterway for transportation in history. W: You're right. The canal once served as a major trade route, transporting goods such as grain across the country. However, with the development of new transportation methods, its significance as a commercial waterway gradually diminished. M: What is its role today? W: Nowadays, the Grand Canal is mostly a tourist attraction, although certain sections of it are still used for transporting goods. M: I see. So, the Grand Canal is mainly recognized for its economic value, right? W: Well, it has had a huge impact on stimulating economic development. Moreover, it has encouraged cultural exchanges along the way. M: That's truly remarkable! W: Yes, you can learn a lot about Chinese history and culture through the lens of the Grand Canal.【缺少答案,请补充】
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