U5-U6 阅读1The year 2009 is the Year of Ox
The ox is a representative of t he fanning culture of China
In the farming economy （经济）, oxen are the major animals pulling plows （犁）
Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing
In fact, they are seen as "boats on land" for their ability to carry loads
Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures
Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes
With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures
In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese
Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities
For example, some people who1ire in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when ho
