Unit 3 The world meets China课件（共42张PPT)高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册教材习题精讲课件
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教材习题
Unit 3
The world meets China
01
Understanding ideas
Starting out Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What is the video about How did it get its name
【Suggest Answer: The video is about the historical importance of the ancient Silk Road and its revival through China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It got its name because a lot of the trade along the road was in Chinese silk. 】
2 What is remarkable about the road
【Suggest Answer: The road is remarkable firstly because it lasted around 1,700 years, from the Han Dynasty until the Ming Dynasty. Secondly, it was a unique and important cultural crossroads between the East and West.】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What can you see in these pictures
【Suggest Answer: These pictures show Chinese and foreigners are studying, exercising and doing business together, and a group of foreign tourists are exploring Cnina. The first picture is of a foreign student and two Chinese students walking through their school; in the second picture, a foreign boy and a Chinese boy are doing tai chi, a traditional Chinese sport; in the third picture a group of tourists are walking on the Great Wall; the last picture shows a foreign businessman is shaking hands with a Chinese one. 】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
2 What message do these pictures convey
【Suggest Answer:
a. Overseas students come to China to study.
b. Foreigners are learning about traditional Chinese culture.
c. Foreign tourists are interested in travelling to China to explore its famous heritage sites.
d. Business is being done between Chinese and overseas companies.】
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Activity 1. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
Mogao Grottoes
murals
Mingsha Mountain
1 What makes Dunhuang unique
Dunhuang is unique because of the Mogao Grottoes, its incredibly detailed, colourful murals and the Mingsha Mountain.
Activity 2. Read the passage and decide where it is most probably from. Give your reasons.
Activity
1. A travel brochure.
2. A tour commentary.
3. A blog.
4. A lecture.
Reasons:
√
Activity 3. Choose the best summary of the passage and give your reasons.
Activity
1. The Silk Road was an ancient trade route between East and West, which passed through Dunhuang.
2. The Silk Road city of Dunhuang has a splendid history and is once again a meeting place for people from around the world.
3. In Dunhuang there are grottoes, murals and other sights that attract tourists from all over the world.
√
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Location:
Gansu Province
Significance:
UNESCO-protected heritage sites
1_______________________________________________
2_______________________________________________
Caves in Mogao Grottoes:
The caves were carved out of the rock 3_________________________.
the gateway to and from Ancient China
a centre of cultural and commercial exchange in history
over a period of 1,000 years
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Statues
The statues include elements from 4__________________________.
Murals
Coverage: 5_____________________
Topics: 6_______________________________________________
Apsaras
Also called 7_____________________, they represent 8_______________________________________.
Apsaras painted during the Tang Dynasty are a reflection of the
9 ___________________________________ during that time.
Ancient Greece, India and Iran
45,000 square metres
varying from religious stories to scenes of everyday life
“Flying Immortals”
heavenly musicians, singers and dancers
confidence and optimism of people
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Library Cave
Discovered inside were 10_____________________________________________________________. These give us 11_________________________________________________
_________________
Dunhuang has once again become 12_________________.
thousands of manuscripts, paintings and scrolls, as well as silk embroideries
a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the very centre of
a global crossroads
the Silk Road trade.
02
Using language
Activity
Activity 1. Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
1. Classify the adverbial clauses in the sentences.
□ condition □ comparison □ reason □ time
b
c
d
a
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
Yo-Yo Ma is a French-born Chinese American cellist known for his musical talent. In 1998, Ma founded Silkroad, an organisation that explores musical traditions in countries 1. ___________________________________________.
so that people can learn about different cultures
purpose
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
The fundamental purpose of Silkroad is to bring people from across the globe together to play and listen to music. Instruments and styles are blended together to create music that is surprising, rich, and completely original, 2. ____________________________. What's more, 3. __________________________________, people can learn about the development of culture as a whole.
no matter what culture it comes from
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
concession
reason
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
The events that Silkroad organises are either performances, workshops, or mixed musical-artistic displays. It is so successful 4.___________________________________. People meet as strangers, but they leave 5.______________________, learning that different cultures have more in common than they imagined.
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
result
as if they are neighbours
manner
Activity
Activity 3. Look at the picture and describe it using adverbial clauses where appropriate. You may use the information to help you.
Since HSR service started in China in 2008, it has undergone rapid growth. The experience of train travel becomes much more efficient and enjoyable than before because journeys are not only much faster but also more comfortable. China’s HSR had another technological leap when a major breakthrough was made in 2015, using independent R&D. Travellers have become so accustomed to the incredible speed of HSR that many of us have already forgotten the old, slow trains of just a decade ago. Now, China cooperates with dozens of countries around the world in order to share its groundbreaking technology and develop HSR services overseas.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Zhang Qian, a diplomat, gave a reliable account of the lands of Central Asia for the Han court.
The second century BC:
Zhang Qian gave a reliable account for the lands of Central Asia for the Han court.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Gan Ying, a military envoy, explored the Persian Gulf and became the first Chinese to get information on Europe.
The first century AD:
Gan Ying became the first Chinese to get information on Europe.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Xuanzang, a Chinese monk, scholar and traveller, translated volumes of scriptures from Sanskrit to Chinese. He also wrote The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions, a description of the countries he visited on his travels.
The 7th century:
Xuanzang translated volumes of scriptures from Sanskrit to Chinese and wrote The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
After six attempts, over a period of twelve years, Chinese monk Jianzhen arrived in Japan, where he promoted exchange and understanding between China and Japan.
The 8th century:
Jianzhen promoted exchange and understanding between China and Japan.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Marco Polo’s The Travels of Marco Polo served to bring knowledge of Asia to the West.
Marco Polo travelled from Europe to Asia. The travels of Marco Polo served to bring knowledge of Asia to the West.
The 13th century:
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Zheng He sailed to South-east Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa. Some of his voyages comprised as many as sixty treasure ships. These voyages led to a legacy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.
The 15th century:
Zheng He’s extensive voyages led to a legacy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.
Activity
Activity 6. Complete the passage with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5.
Qian Zhongshu was a renowned literary scholar and writer. Born in
1910 in Jiangsu Province, he showed a strong interest in books
at a very young age, earning him the name “Zhongshu”, which means
fondness for books. His translations and writings 1. _______________
of cultural exchange between China and the West that continues to this day.
In 1929, Qian was accepted into the Department of Foreign Languages at Tsinghua University. In 1935, he went to Europe. He spent two years at Oxford University, where he studied and 2. ___________________ English literature.
led to a legacy
got information on
Activity
Activity 6. Complete the passage with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5.
He also studied in Paris for a year, before returning to China to teach. In addition to studying Western literature, he wrote a number of works on Chinese culture.
Qian was an expert in both Chinese and Western languages and culture. This made him an excellent translator, who 3. ______________________________ between Western and Chinese academics. Selected and Annotated Song Dynasty Poetry was one of the many works he 4. ____________ Chinese to English. One of Qian's great achievements was to produce comparative studies of classical Chinese texts, which made these works more accessible to Western readers. These books helped 5. _________________ Chinese literature to the West.
promoted exchange and understanding
translated from
bring knowledge of
Activity 7. Listen to the conversation and choose the topics covered.
Activity
1 The reason why Liang Ran decided to work for the Confucius Institute.
2 The working environment at the Institute.
3 The troubles he had during teaching.
4 A special moment from his time at the Institute.
5 What he learnt from his students.
6 The friends he made in New York.
√
√
√
Activity 8. Listen again and complete the passage.
Activity
a whole year
the Confucius Institute in New York
delaying his studies
experience life abroad and learn about Western culture
the different ages of the students
had some difficulty with Chinese characters
Chinese costumes
enthusiasm
became even more proud of China
learnt more about the world
Activity 9. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Activity
The reason why ... is that ...
That was due to ...
On the whole, ...
To sum up, ...
In short, ...
Giving reasons
Drawing conclusions
The reason why ...is that ...
That was due to ...
On the whole, ...
To sum up, ...
In short, ...
03
Developing ideas
Activity 1. Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
Activity
1 What are the Chinese names of these works
《易经》《论语》《孙子兵法》《西游记》
《茶馆》《射雕英雄传》《三体》
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Q1: ______________________________________________
Petko: It all started with a movie I watched when I was a boy-The Shaolin Temple. That movie gave me so many reasons to fall in love with China. I was amazed by Chinese kung fu, of course - everyone loves kung fu, don’t they I also thought the Chinese language sounded so beautiful, and I found that I liked Chinese music, too - I just loved the movie’s theme tune, Song of the Shepherd.
Annelous: I became interested in languages at a young age. When I started high school, I began reading books about Chinese history and culture, and this inspired me to choose Chinese Studies as my academic major at university.
How did you get interested in Chinese literature
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Joachim: When I was 15 years old, my mother bought me a copy of the classic Shi Ji, or Records of the Grand Historian. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems. Records of the Grand Historian was my first encounter with Chinese classical literature. After reading it, I realised the true genius of China’s “Grand Historian”, Sima Qian. His writing had a profound effect on me, and I have this to thank for my passion for Chinese literature.
Mai: I gradually fell in love with Chinese literature when I started working as a translator. Most of the translated works of literature in Egypt are from the English-speaking world, so reading Chinese literature was a stimulating and inspiring experience.
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Q2:__________________________________________________
Petko: I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. I fell in love with Dream of the Red Chamber the first time I read it, and was determined to translate it into Bulgarian. Now that this dream has come true, my next goal is to translate The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Amnelous: In the Netherlands, the decision as to which works of Chinese literature get translated is largely influenced by the opinions of respected Sinologists. In addition, publishing houses tend to look to other countries to see which Chinese works have sold well there. I’ve so far translated the writings of Han Han, and I am now working on those of Xu Zechen.
Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Joachim: I just go with what I like and what I am interested in. I’ve translated several short stories by Mo Yan. Right now, I’m doing research into popular literature in Shanghai at the start of the 20th century.
Mai: I don’t care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work itself. I’ve translated some works by authors such as Xi Murong and Bi Shumin. I also keep a close eye on what’s being self-published online by new, young authors - they have some good ideas.
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Q3: _______________________________________________
Petko: Thirty-six Stratagems has sold more than 1,000 copies in Bulgaria. When you consider that here the best a writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller in Bulgaria!
Annelous: Each year sees more works by Chinese writers published in the Netherlands, and they are well-received. The people that buy and read these books do so because they want to learn more about Chinese culture and everyday life in China. On the whole, I do have to admit that here, people’s knowledge of Chinese literature is rather limited.
How did you get interested in Chinese literature
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Joachim: The novels of Mo Yan and Yu Hua sell quite well in France. Mo Yan was already hugely popular, but became even more so after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. Literature has a lot of significance to the French, and Chinese literary works tend to be highly thought of.
Mai: Egyptians like literature that reflects human nature and experience. A couple of good examples of this are “Fond Memories of Autumn” by Shi Tiesheng and “Street Scene” by Zhou Guoping. I think Egypt and China are closely connected and both have a lot in common. Because of this, Chinese literary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
Activity 3. Match people to their opinions. Find evidence to support your choices.
Activity
1 Petko a Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in
its culture. If only there was greater awareness of Chinese
language and literature in my country.
2 Annelous b I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture.
I care more about what writers have to say than who they are.
3 Joachim c I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much
as I do, especially stories from classical literature.
4 Mai d It’s important to read what interests you, not just what is
recommended by other people. The same goes for the literature
that I translate.
Activity 5. Read the email and answer the questions.
Activity
1 Which place in New York did Selena recommend that Jiang should visit
She recommended that Jiang should walk through Midtown Manhattan, where Broadway district is situated.
2 What is special about it
Broadway district with its cafés, street performers and enormous and colourful signs, is especially famous for its theatres which show shakespeare, modern drama, dance shows or musicals.
【Sample】
Dear Selena,
Thank you for all your recommendations, which have definitely inspired me to include New York in my trip. I can’t wait to see you there!
I'm so excited to hear that you’re coming to China! I can easily suggest places for you to visit because there are so many interesting ones. First of all, I must recommend my own city, Chongqing. Located in the south-west, it would give you an experience of urban China different to that of any other Chinese city.
Activity
【Sample】
Chongqing is a hilly city with a unique landscape, so the best way to travel around is by light rail. Most of the light rail is above ground, so it’s a great way to get a feel for the place. Chongqing is also the perfect spot to see the amazingly clear line where the emerald waters of the Jialing River and those of the sandy Yangtze River meet. The city is beautiful at night, with its shining lights reflected on the rivers. The most spectacular nighttime views are from one of the surrounding mountain tops.
Activity
【Sample】
Last but not least, you absolutely mustn’t miss out on Chongqing food—it’s spicy, yes, but I promise that after trying our local hot pot, you’ll be hooked. There are loads of other things to see and I’d be very happy to show you around!
See you soon in New York!
Yours
Jiang
Activity
THANKS
教材习题
Unit 3
The world meets China
01
Understanding ideas
Starting out Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What is the video about How did it get its name
【Suggest Answer: The video is about the historical importance of the ancient Silk Road and its revival through China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It got its name because a lot of the trade along the road was in Chinese silk. 】
2 What is remarkable about the road
【Suggest Answer: The road is remarkable firstly because it lasted around 1,700 years, from the Han Dynasty until the Ming Dynasty. Secondly, it was a unique and important cultural crossroads between the East and West.】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
1 What can you see in these pictures
【Suggest Answer: These pictures show Chinese and foreigners are studying, exercising and doing business together, and a group of foreign tourists are exploring Cnina. The first picture is of a foreign student and two Chinese students walking through their school; in the second picture, a foreign boy and a Chinese boy are doing tai chi, a traditional Chinese sport; in the third picture a group of tourists are walking on the Great Wall; the last picture shows a foreign businessman is shaking hands with a Chinese one. 】
Starting out Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
2 What message do these pictures convey
【Suggest Answer:
a. Overseas students come to China to study.
b. Foreigners are learning about traditional Chinese culture.
c. Foreign tourists are interested in travelling to China to explore its famous heritage sites.
d. Business is being done between Chinese and overseas companies.】
Understanding ideas Activity 1.
Activity 1. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
Activity
Mogao Grottoes
murals
Mingsha Mountain
1 What makes Dunhuang unique
Dunhuang is unique because of the Mogao Grottoes, its incredibly detailed, colourful murals and the Mingsha Mountain.
Activity 2. Read the passage and decide where it is most probably from. Give your reasons.
Activity
1. A travel brochure.
2. A tour commentary.
3. A blog.
4. A lecture.
Reasons:
√
Activity 3. Choose the best summary of the passage and give your reasons.
Activity
1. The Silk Road was an ancient trade route between East and West, which passed through Dunhuang.
2. The Silk Road city of Dunhuang has a splendid history and is once again a meeting place for people from around the world.
3. In Dunhuang there are grottoes, murals and other sights that attract tourists from all over the world.
√
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Location:
Gansu Province
Significance:
UNESCO-protected heritage sites
1_______________________________________________
2_______________________________________________
Caves in Mogao Grottoes:
The caves were carved out of the rock 3_________________________.
the gateway to and from Ancient China
a centre of cultural and commercial exchange in history
over a period of 1,000 years
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Statues
The statues include elements from 4__________________________.
Murals
Coverage: 5_____________________
Topics: 6_______________________________________________
Apsaras
Also called 7_____________________, they represent 8_______________________________________.
Apsaras painted during the Tang Dynasty are a reflection of the
9 ___________________________________ during that time.
Ancient Greece, India and Iran
45,000 square metres
varying from religious stories to scenes of everyday life
“Flying Immortals”
heavenly musicians, singers and dancers
confidence and optimism of people
Activity 4.
Organise information from the passage and complete the travel webpage.
Activity
Library Cave
Discovered inside were 10_____________________________________________________________. These give us 11_________________________________________________
_________________
Dunhuang has once again become 12_________________.
thousands of manuscripts, paintings and scrolls, as well as silk embroideries
a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the very centre of
a global crossroads
the Silk Road trade.
02
Using language
Activity
Activity 1. Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
1. Classify the adverbial clauses in the sentences.
□ condition □ comparison □ reason □ time
b
c
d
a
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
Yo-Yo Ma is a French-born Chinese American cellist known for his musical talent. In 1998, Ma founded Silkroad, an organisation that explores musical traditions in countries 1. ___________________________________________.
so that people can learn about different cultures
purpose
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
The fundamental purpose of Silkroad is to bring people from across the globe together to play and listen to music. Instruments and styles are blended together to create music that is surprising, rich, and completely original, 2. ____________________________. What's more, 3. __________________________________, people can learn about the development of culture as a whole.
no matter what culture it comes from
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
concession
reason
Activity 2. Complete the passage with the clauses in the box.
Activity
no matter what culture it comes from
so that people can learn about different cultures
as if they are neighbours
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
The events that Silkroad organises are either performances, workshops, or mixed musical-artistic displays. It is so successful 4.___________________________________. People meet as strangers, but they leave 5.______________________, learning that different cultures have more in common than they imagined.
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
result
as if they are neighbours
manner
Activity
Activity 3. Look at the picture and describe it using adverbial clauses where appropriate. You may use the information to help you.
Since HSR service started in China in 2008, it has undergone rapid growth. The experience of train travel becomes much more efficient and enjoyable than before because journeys are not only much faster but also more comfortable. China’s HSR had another technological leap when a major breakthrough was made in 2015, using independent R&D. Travellers have become so accustomed to the incredible speed of HSR that many of us have already forgotten the old, slow trains of just a decade ago. Now, China cooperates with dozens of countries around the world in order to share its groundbreaking technology and develop HSR services overseas.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Zhang Qian, a diplomat, gave a reliable account of the lands of Central Asia for the Han court.
The second century BC:
Zhang Qian gave a reliable account for the lands of Central Asia for the Han court.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Gan Ying, a military envoy, explored the Persian Gulf and became the first Chinese to get information on Europe.
The first century AD:
Gan Ying became the first Chinese to get information on Europe.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Xuanzang, a Chinese monk, scholar and traveller, translated volumes of scriptures from Sanskrit to Chinese. He also wrote The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions, a description of the countries he visited on his travels.
The 7th century:
Xuanzang translated volumes of scriptures from Sanskrit to Chinese and wrote The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
After six attempts, over a period of twelve years, Chinese monk Jianzhen arrived in Japan, where he promoted exchange and understanding between China and Japan.
The 8th century:
Jianzhen promoted exchange and understanding between China and Japan.
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Marco Polo’s The Travels of Marco Polo served to bring knowledge of Asia to the West.
Marco Polo travelled from Europe to Asia. The travels of Marco Polo served to bring knowledge of Asia to the West.
The 13th century:
Activity
Activity 5. Read the timeline and find out what contributions each person made. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Zheng He sailed to South-east Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa. Some of his voyages comprised as many as sixty treasure ships. These voyages led to a legacy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.
The 15th century:
Zheng He’s extensive voyages led to a legacy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.
Activity
Activity 6. Complete the passage with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5.
Qian Zhongshu was a renowned literary scholar and writer. Born in
1910 in Jiangsu Province, he showed a strong interest in books
at a very young age, earning him the name “Zhongshu”, which means
fondness for books. His translations and writings 1. _______________
of cultural exchange between China and the West that continues to this day.
In 1929, Qian was accepted into the Department of Foreign Languages at Tsinghua University. In 1935, he went to Europe. He spent two years at Oxford University, where he studied and 2. ___________________ English literature.
led to a legacy
got information on
Activity
Activity 6. Complete the passage with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5.
He also studied in Paris for a year, before returning to China to teach. In addition to studying Western literature, he wrote a number of works on Chinese culture.
Qian was an expert in both Chinese and Western languages and culture. This made him an excellent translator, who 3. ______________________________ between Western and Chinese academics. Selected and Annotated Song Dynasty Poetry was one of the many works he 4. ____________ Chinese to English. One of Qian's great achievements was to produce comparative studies of classical Chinese texts, which made these works more accessible to Western readers. These books helped 5. _________________ Chinese literature to the West.
promoted exchange and understanding
translated from
bring knowledge of
Activity 7. Listen to the conversation and choose the topics covered.
Activity
1 The reason why Liang Ran decided to work for the Confucius Institute.
2 The working environment at the Institute.
3 The troubles he had during teaching.
4 A special moment from his time at the Institute.
5 What he learnt from his students.
6 The friends he made in New York.
√
√
√
Activity 8. Listen again and complete the passage.
Activity
a whole year
the Confucius Institute in New York
delaying his studies
experience life abroad and learn about Western culture
the different ages of the students
had some difficulty with Chinese characters
Chinese costumes
enthusiasm
became even more proud of China
learnt more about the world
Activity 9. Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Activity
The reason why ... is that ...
That was due to ...
On the whole, ...
To sum up, ...
In short, ...
Giving reasons
Drawing conclusions
The reason why ...is that ...
That was due to ...
On the whole, ...
To sum up, ...
In short, ...
03
Developing ideas
Activity 1. Work in groups. Look at the list and discuss the questions.
Activity
1 What are the Chinese names of these works
《易经》《论语》《孙子兵法》《西游记》
《茶馆》《射雕英雄传》《三体》
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
Activity
Q1: ______________________________________________
Petko: It all started with a movie I watched when I was a boy-The Shaolin Temple. That movie gave me so many reasons to fall in love with China. I was amazed by Chinese kung fu, of course - everyone loves kung fu, don’t they I also thought the Chinese language sounded so beautiful, and I found that I liked Chinese music, too - I just loved the movie’s theme tune, Song of the Shepherd.
Annelous: I became interested in languages at a young age. When I started high school, I began reading books about Chinese history and culture, and this inspired me to choose Chinese Studies as my academic major at university.
How did you get interested in Chinese literature
Activity 2. Read the passage and write the questions on the lines.
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Joachim: When I was 15 years old, my mother bought me a copy of the classic Shi Ji, or Records of the Grand Historian. Prior to that, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems. Records of the Grand Historian was my first encounter with Chinese classical literature. After reading it, I realised the true genius of China’s “Grand Historian”, Sima Qian. His writing had a profound effect on me, and I have this to thank for my passion for Chinese literature.
Mai: I gradually fell in love with Chinese literature when I started working as a translator. Most of the translated works of literature in Egypt are from the English-speaking world, so reading Chinese literature was a stimulating and inspiring experience.
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Petko: I particularly like classical Chinese literature, especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. I fell in love with Dream of the Red Chamber the first time I read it, and was determined to translate it into Bulgarian. Now that this dream has come true, my next goal is to translate The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Amnelous: In the Netherlands, the decision as to which works of Chinese literature get translated is largely influenced by the opinions of respected Sinologists. In addition, publishing houses tend to look to other countries to see which Chinese works have sold well there. I’ve so far translated the writings of Han Han, and I am now working on those of Xu Zechen.
Which works by Chinese writers are popular in your country
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Joachim: I just go with what I like and what I am interested in. I’ve translated several short stories by Mo Yan. Right now, I’m doing research into popular literature in Shanghai at the start of the 20th century.
Mai: I don’t care if a writer is popular or not. What interests me most is the work itself. I’ve translated some works by authors such as Xi Murong and Bi Shumin. I also keep a close eye on what’s being self-published online by new, young authors - they have some good ideas.
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Petko: Thirty-six Stratagems has sold more than 1,000 copies in Bulgaria. When you consider that here the best a writer can usually hope for is to sell a few hundred copies of their work, Thirty-six Stratagems is a best-seller in Bulgaria!
Annelous: Each year sees more works by Chinese writers published in the Netherlands, and they are well-received. The people that buy and read these books do so because they want to learn more about Chinese culture and everyday life in China. On the whole, I do have to admit that here, people’s knowledge of Chinese literature is rather limited.
How did you get interested in Chinese literature
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Joachim: The novels of Mo Yan and Yu Hua sell quite well in France. Mo Yan was already hugely popular, but became even more so after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. Literature has a lot of significance to the French, and Chinese literary works tend to be highly thought of.
Mai: Egyptians like literature that reflects human nature and experience. A couple of good examples of this are “Fond Memories of Autumn” by Shi Tiesheng and “Street Scene” by Zhou Guoping. I think Egypt and China are closely connected and both have a lot in common. Because of this, Chinese literary works really strike a chord in the hearts of Egyptian readers.
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1 Petko a Studying Chinese language was what first got me interested in
its culture. If only there was greater awareness of Chinese
language and literature in my country.
2 Annelous b I feel that my culture has a lot in common with Chinese culture.
I care more about what writers have to say than who they are.
3 Joachim c I wish that people could learn to love Chinese culture as much
as I do, especially stories from classical literature.
4 Mai d It’s important to read what interests you, not just what is
recommended by other people. The same goes for the literature
that I translate.
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1 Which place in New York did Selena recommend that Jiang should visit
She recommended that Jiang should walk through Midtown Manhattan, where Broadway district is situated.
2 What is special about it
Broadway district with its cafés, street performers and enormous and colourful signs, is especially famous for its theatres which show shakespeare, modern drama, dance shows or musicals.
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Dear Selena,
Thank you for all your recommendations, which have definitely inspired me to include New York in my trip. I can’t wait to see you there!
I'm so excited to hear that you’re coming to China! I can easily suggest places for you to visit because there are so many interesting ones. First of all, I must recommend my own city, Chongqing. Located in the south-west, it would give you an experience of urban China different to that of any other Chinese city.
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Chongqing is a hilly city with a unique landscape, so the best way to travel around is by light rail. Most of the light rail is above ground, so it’s a great way to get a feel for the place. Chongqing is also the perfect spot to see the amazingly clear line where the emerald waters of the Jialing River and those of the sandy Yangtze River meet. The city is beautiful at night, with its shining lights reflected on the rivers. The most spectacular nighttime views are from one of the surrounding mountain tops.
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Last but not least, you absolutely mustn’t miss out on Chongqing food—it’s spicy, yes, but I promise that after trying our local hot pot, you’ll be hooked. There are loads of other things to see and I’d be very happy to show you around!
See you soon in New York!
Yours
Jiang
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THANKS