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2022 is the Year of the Tiger in China. Tigers are very (1)
not only in China but also in Western countries. Would you like to learn something about tigers in different (2)
?
In Chinese culture, the tiger plays an important role. It is the (3)
of all animals. It often reminds people of power, bravery and protection. It's said that the (4)
who are born in the Year of the Tiger are brave and strong. You can (5)
the pictures of tigers on the walls of houses. That is because the owners (6)
to keep away from bad things.
In Western cultures, tigers are (7)
very powerful animals in people's eyes. In English, (8)
you want someone to keep his cool, you can say "easy tiger". There is (9)
phrase "eye of the tiger", which means fierceness (凶猛) and strength. However, in some Western countries, a tiger is not seen as the strongest one of all animals, but a lion is.
Now, you may understand tigers (10)
. Isn't it amazing?