Question

In late January, a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a heated debate on Chinese social media.

This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box: “山川异域，风月同天。”.It literally translates to “ Mountains and rivers on foreign land wind and moon under the same sky.” or officially ,“Lands apart, sky shared ”Besides the heartfelt regard and the elegant (优美的) language, the quote also alluded (暗指) a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two countries.

The line comes from a seventh century Buddhist hymn (佛教圣歌) by prince Nagaya, a politician from the Nara period（710-794)of Japan, titled “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for good Karma”: Lands apart， sky shared. For the disciples of Buddha, to nurture good karma.

The hymn was embroidered(绣) on 1,000 Buddhist robes(袍子)which Prince Nagaya had made and sent to the Tang court in China. It's a part of his invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks to visit Japan. The poem was also included in the Complete Tang Poems. The largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

Inspired by the Prince’s hymn, Jianzhen, decided to go on a voyage to Japan. After six attempts and the loss of his eyesight, Jianzhen finally arrived, and made a significant contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Japan.

The reference does not only invoke(引用) shared history, but also common appreciation for ancient poetry in the Chinese language. Many in china were touched by the poetic expression of support from Japanese citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

1.Why did the donation cause a heated debate?

A.Because it came from Japan B.Because it was donated to Hubei province

C.Because of the poetic message on boxes D.Because it was from china

2.“Lands apart, sky shared. ” expresses a lot EXCEPT .

A.the heartfelt regard B.the elegant language

C.the significant moment in the history D.Japan’s love for Chinese culture

3.Who wrote the poem " Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma"?

A.A poet from China B.A poet of Japan

C.A monk from China D.A politician of Japan

4.What does“ the reference” refer to in the last paragraph?

A.For the disciples of Buddha to nurture good karma. B.The Complete Tang Poems.

C.The largest existing collection of Tang poetry. D.Lands apart, sky shared.

5.What can we know from Paragraph 4 and 5?

A.The poem was embroidered on 10,000 Buddhist robes.

B.Jianzhen was inspired by the prince hymn and decided to be a traveler.

C.The poem was included in the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

D.After six attempts and the loss of his hearing, Jianzhen finally arrived in Japan.

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