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Table of content： (2)1. The Art of Calligraphy 奇妙的书法 (3)2. The Significance of Chinese Paintings中国画的含意 (4)3. Rediscover Confucius 重新发现孔子 (5)04-Differences Between Chinese and Western Medicines中西医的差异 (6)05-the role of operas戏曲的作用 (7)06-Gardens and Born Sights园林和盆景 (8)7. Glazed Tiles and Imperial Architecture琉璃瓦与宫廷建筑 (8)8. Two Boats in the Yangtze River江里的两条船 (10)9. Chinese fans中国扇子 (11)10.Beijing Opera Facial Masks京剧脸谱 (11)11. Yellow: China’s Favorite Color 黄，中国人崇尚的颜色 (12)12. Red —China’s Favorite Color红，中国人崇尚的颜色 (13)13. The Importance of Chopsticks筷子的重要性 (14)14. The Elegance of Tea-Drinking茶的格调 (15)15. Beijing’s Identity北京人的身份 (16)16. Trendy Shanghai时尚的上海 (17)17. Happy-go-lucky Chengdu幸福的成都 (18)18. Chinese Beauty中国美女 (19)19.Shanghai Men上海男人 (20)20.Family Relations 家庭关系 (21)21 Neighborhood Relationship邻里关系 (22)22. Personal Privacy vs. Hospitality隐私与亲密 (23)23. Exchange of Gifts礼尚往来 (24)24.Chinese Hospitality中国人的待客之道 (25)25 Table Manners餐桌礼仪 (27)英语畅谈中国文化50主题 (28)26 The Fashion of tea-drinking喝茶的时尚 (28)27. Meanings in a Chinese Name中国人姓名的含意 (29)28. Feng shui 风水 (30)29. The secret of numbers 数字的秘密 (31)30. Paintings，Calendars and Christmas Trees 年画、挂历、圣诞树 (32)47 The Monkey King VsHarry Potter孙悟空PK哈利?波特 (40)Table of content：Traditional Culture传统文化1 The Art of Calligraphy奇妙的书法2 The Significance of Chinese Paintings中国画的含意3 Rediscover Confucius重新发现孔子4 Differcnccs betwccn Chinese and Western Medicines 中西医的差异5 The Role of Operas戏曲的作用6 Gardens and Bonsais园林和盆景7 G1azed Tiles and Imperial Architecture琉璃瓦与宫廷建筑8 TWO Boats in the Yangtze River长江里的两条船中国元素9 Chinese Fans中国扇子Chinese Elements 中国元素10 Beijing Opera Facial Masks京剧脸谱11 Yellow：China’S Favorite Color黄，中国人崇尚的颜色12 Rcd：China’S Favorite Color红，中国人崇尚的颜色13 The Importance of Chopsticks筷子的重要性14 The Elegance ofTea-Drinking茶的格调”People and Cities人与城市15 Beijing’S Identity北京人的身份16 Trendy Shanghai时尚的上海17 Happy—Go-Lucky Chengdu幸福的成都18 Chinese Beauty中国美女19 Shanghai Men上海男人Human Relationships人际往来20 Family Relations家庭关系21 Neighborhood Relationship邻里关系22 Personal Privacy vsHospitality隐私与亲密23 7he Exchange ofGifts礼尚往来24 Chinese Hospitality中国人的待客之道25 7able Manners餐桌礼仪Folk Customws新老民俗26 The Fashion of7ea-Drinking喝茶的时尚27 Meanings in a Chinese Name中国人姓名的含意28 Fengshui风水29 The Secret ofNumbers数字的秘密30 Paintings，Calendars and Christmas Trees年画、挂历、圣诞相Fashion时尚生活31 Tea or Coffee? 茶还是咖啡？32 The Color of Food美食的色相33 The Ultimate Luxury Products顶级奢侈品。
Rediscover Confucius 重新发现孔子Did you see the statue of Confucius launched by the China Confucius Fund?A:你看到中国孔子基金会发布的孔子标准像了吗？B:Yes, I did. It doesn’t quite match the Confucius image in my mind though.I heard there are many different opinions about this so-called official statue. But, to be fait, it’s an impossible job to create an official statue of someone who lived more than 2,500 years ago. No one knows what he looked like, just like no one in the West knows what Plato looked like. Nevertheless, Confucius was a great philosopher, an educator, a plitician, as well as the founder of Confucianism, which still has a tremendous influence over people today.B:看到了，但它不完全是我心目中的孔子形象。
据说有很多人对这个标准像持不同意见。
这也难怪，也已毕竟生活在２５００多年前，没有谁能够想像他真实的长相，就像你们西方人不知道柏拉图的面孔一样。
但是，孔子对今天中国人的生活和思想依然有着重大的影响。
他是中国古代的思想家、教育家、政治家，也是儒学的创始人。
A:Confucianism seems to be back in fashion again. As far as I know, about five to six million Chinese students are currently studying The analects of Confucius. Some companies are using Confucianism as a management tool. The government is also promoting the Confucian values of ethics, fairness, and honesty. They see it as a way to address the social problems that have emerged as a result of the accelerated economic growth.A:儒家思想似乎又风行起来了。
The Spring FestivelThe Spring Festivel is an important holiday in china.All Chinese families celebrate it.It is always in January or Feberary.It is often very cold at this time of year,but people are all busy and happy.Family members get tegether and then have a big dinner .After dinner we like to watch TV.There is a great Spring Festival Gala on TV every year.翻译：春节是中国的一个重要的假期里的节日.所有的中国家庭都庆祝它.它总是在每年的一月或二月.这个时间通常都很冷,但是所有的人们都很忙碌和快乐.家庭成员们聚在一起,然后吃一顿大餐.大餐之后我们喜欢看电视.这里每年都有一个很棒的新春盛典.Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. This is true even as popular culture that has traditionally been considered Western begins to spread throughout China. Kung Fu, especially, has had a great impact on the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may come to China and learn about other aspects of this culture, such as traditional operas like the Beijing and Sichuan ones. Asian nations have long known about the greatness of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are a mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted ideas such as Confucianism is something that continues today even as it is challenged by Pop Culture. This strength comes from the ideas given in the Four Books of Confucianism (The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Analects of Confucius, and The Book of Mencius). These books built upon the ideas of an even more ancient period codified in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns such things as Fengshui and other concepts that are uniquely Chinese. China has taken steps to further this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.中国传统文化正在吸引全世界的注意，尽管在传统意义上被看成是西方文化的流行文化开始在中国广泛传播。
Historically, Chinese calligraphy and politics were closely intertwined.The new, simplified characters made writing calligraphy less complicated.Most emperors were good at calligraphy.Examinations provided a way for ordinary people to achieve a better life.Many people practice calligraphy as a wayto keep fit.It`s interesting that Chinese paintings can be created on the spot.They like to give meaning to the subjects they paint.It doesn`t take a lot of training to paint landscapesIt all depends on the painter`s personality and ability.It doesn`t quite match the Confucius image in my mind though.它与我心目中的孔子形象不太一样。
Confucianism still has a tremendous influence over people today.儒家思想对今天中国人的生活和思想依然有着重大的影响Confucius developed his philosophy around the concept of benevolence.孔子的思想体系以“仁”为核心It stresses fairness and harmony in guman relationship它强调人际关系的公正和谐Confucianism emphasizes "courtesy" and "respect" whendealing with people or nature 孔子的学说恰好提倡以“礼”来处理人际关系及与自然的关系There have been repeated discussions to give up Chinese medicine.A Chinese medic ine practitioner approaches on the home and abroad perspectiveA Western medicine practitioner deals directly with the symptomsA Chinese doctor relies on some herb medicines and acupuncture.For people with terminal diseases, Chinese medicine may be the last result.Most operas were based on historical eventsThey promoted traditional valuesOperas were able to fill the gaps of education and teachingBeijing opera is no longer as popular as it wasPeople were captivated the audience by its costumes and foodChinese students are in the busy pursuit of fame and wealthEvery man had an obligation to both their immediate and extended familiesY oung people of different time periods have different pursuitsMore and more young Chinese people have also signed up as volunteersBeijing Opera has become a must-see item to entertain foreigners.There is a very distinct Ming Dynasty influence in Beijing Opera costumesRed is a color that represent loyalty and courageI didn’t realize that Beijing Opera’s facial masks are so complicatedThe color preferences of the Chinese people are influenced by the five elementsY ellow was also the color representing the imperial court in traditional China.The yellow color is used to represent both the Imperial Court and bad taste.It can also cause trouble today if a person associates himself with the wrong yellow.Traditionally, red represents the motherland and authorityRed is also a highly-regarded color among ordinary people.Because red is very bright, it is good for warning purposes.Tea drinking is a very sophisticated pastime.Tea houses are always decorated with traditional paintings, calligraphy and furnitureWater came from melted snow which was collected from plum blossom trees the previous winter Ancient scholars enjoys themselves by savouring tea among bamboos or in the moonlightThere are a lot of Chinese expressions that link tea with foodPeople think it can help them lose weight and control their blood pressureUsually tea houses are where ordinary people like to hang aroundNo wonder tea is always mentioned together with food in Chinese culture.For a lot of young people, coffee drinking is a desirable part of their lifestyleI.especially, like the green tea leaves dancing in the glass。
中国文化知识（英汉对照）2013年12月全国英语四级必考翻译（四级改革后关于传统文化）1. 中国龙对龙图腾的崇拜在中国大约已绵延了八千多年。
中国龙是古人将鱼、蛇、马、牛等动物与云雾、雷电等自然天象集合而成的一种神物。
中国龙的形成与中华民族的多元融合过程同步。
在中国人的心目中，龙具有振奋腾飞、开拓变化的寓意和团结凝聚的精神。
Chinese Dragon Dragon totem worship in China has been around for the last 8,000 years. The ancients in China considered the dragon (or loong) a fetish that combines animals including the fish, snake, horse and ox with cloud, thunder, lightning and other natural celestial phenomena. The Chinese dragon was formed in accordance with the multicultural fusion process of the Chinese nation. To the Chinese, the dragon signifies innovation and cohesion.2. 秧歌秧歌舞是中国汉族的一种民间传统舞蹈，通常在北方省份表演。
秧歌舞者通常穿上明亮多彩的表演服装，他们的表演动作有力迅速。
在农历春节、元宵节等节日期间，人们一旦听到锣鼓声，不管外面天气有多冷，他们都会蜂拥到街上看秧歌舞表演。
近年来，中国东北某些城市的老年人自发组织了了秧歌队，队员常年通过跳秧歌舞来保持健康，同事他们也乐在其中。
Yangko Yangko is one of tradition folk dance of Han in China. It is usually performed in northern provinces. The dancers usually wear colorful and light costumes, and the performance is powerful and rapid. During some festivals such as Spring Festival, Lantein Festival, if people hear the sound of drum and gong, no matter how cold the weather is , they will come to street and appreciate the Yangko. Recent years, the old people in city of east-northern of China organized the team of Yangko by themselves, the teamers keep their health by dancing Yangko the whole year.3. 长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。
Table of content： (1)1. The Art of Calligraphy 奇妙的书法 (4)2. The Significance of Chinese Paintings 中国画的含意 (5)3. Rediscover Confucius 重新发现孔子 (6)04-Differences Between Chinese and Western Medicines中西医的差异 (7)05-the role of operas 戏曲的作用 (8)06-Gardens and Born Sights 园林和盆景 (9)7. Glazed Tiles and Imperial Architecture 琉璃瓦与宫廷建筑 (10)8. Two Boats in the Y angtze River 江里的两条船 (11)9. Chinese f ans 中国扇子 (12)10.Beijing Opera Facial Masks 京剧脸谱 (13)11. Y ellow: China’s Favorite Color 黄，中国人崇尚的颜色 (14)12. Red —China’s Favorite Color 红，中国人崇尚的颜色 (15)13. The Importance of Chopsticks 筷子的重要性 (17)14. The Elegance of Tea-Drinking 茶的格调 (18)15. Beijing’s Identity 北京人的身份 (19)16. Trendy Shanghai 时尚的上海 (21)17. Happy-go-lucky Chengdu 幸福的成都 (22)18. Chinese Beauty 中国美女 (23)19.Shanghai Men 上海男人 (25)20.Family Relations 家庭关系 (26)21 Neighborhood Relationship 邻里关系 (27)22. Personal Privacy vs. Hospitality 隐私与亲密 (29)23. Exchange of Gifts 礼尚往来 (30)24.Chinese Hospitality 中国人的待客之道 (31)25 Table Manners 餐桌礼仪 (33)26 The Fashion of tea-drinking 喝茶的时尚 (34)27. Meanings in a Chinese Name 中国人姓名的含意 (36)28. Feng shui 风水 (37)29. The secret of numbers 数字的秘密 (38)30. Paintings，Calendars and Christmas Trees 年画、挂历、圣诞树 (40)31 Tea or Coffee? 茶还是咖啡？ (40)32 The Color of Food 美食的色相 (41)T able of content：1 The Art of Calligraphy 奇妙的书法2 The Significance of Chinese Paintings 中国画的含意3 Rediscover Confucius 重新发现孔子4 Differcnccs betwccn Chinese and Western Medicines 中西医的差异5 The Role of Operas 戏曲的作用6 Gardens and Bonsais 园林和盆景7 G1azed T iles and Imperial Architecture 琉璃瓦与宫廷建筑8 TWO Boats in the Y angtze River 长江里的两条船中国元素9 Chinese Fans 中国扇子Chinese Elements 中国元素10 Beijing Opera Facial Masks 京剧脸谱11 Y ellow：China’S Favorite Color 黄，中国人崇尚的颜色12 Rcd：China’S Favorite Color 红，中国人崇尚的颜色13 The Importance of Chopsticks 筷子的重要性14 The Elegance ofTea-Drinking 茶的格调”People and Cities 人与城市15 Beijing’S Identity 北京人的身份16 Trendy Shanghai 时尚的上海17 Happy—Go-Lucky Chengdu 幸福的成都18 Chinese Beauty 中国美女19 Shanghai Men 上海男人Human Relationships 人际往来20 Family Relations 家庭关系21 Neighborhood Relationship 邻里关系22 Personal Privacy vsHospitality 隐私与亲密23 7he Exchange ofGifts 礼尚往来24 Chinese Hospitality 中国人的待客之道25 7able Manners 餐桌礼仪Folk Customws 新老民俗26 The Fashion of7ea-Drinking 喝茶的时尚27 Meanings in a Chinese Name 中国人姓名的含意28 Fengshui 风水29 The Secret ofNumbers 数字的秘密30 Paintings，Calendars and Christmas Trees 年画、挂历、圣诞相Fashion 时尚生活31 Tea or Coffee? 茶还是咖啡？32 The Color of Food 美食的色相33 The Ultimate Luxury Products 顶级奢侈品。
英语畅谈中国文化50主题第24章 Chinese Hospitality 中国人的待客之道A：I was invited to a traditional Beijing household for dinner once. It was an eye-opening experience. The girl who invited me was my colleague. Her father was over 60 years old. He didn’t eat much but was cons tantly proposing a toast. His wife was busy cooking in the kitchen all the time. I asked her to join us but her husband said “No, she doesn’t.” After dinner, I asked my colleague why her father didn’t eat much and why her mother didn’t join us. She said th at was an old tradition. Her father was there to keep me company because I was a guest of honor and usually women did not eat with the guests.A：我曾到一个老北京家里做客，可真是开了眼了。
请客的是这家的女儿，她是我的同事。
她的父亲六十多岁，作为主人，他在饭桌上几乎没吃什么，只是隔一会儿就端起酒杯劝酒。
他的太太一直在厨房里忙着。
我们招呼她一起吃，同事的父亲说“她不上桌”。
告辞出来，我问同事为什么她父亲几乎不吃东西，而她母亲一直不加入我们。
她说这是老礼数。
高中英语高考英语作文有关中国传统文化的范文5篇带中文翻译以下是五篇有关中国传统文化的高考英语作文范文，附有中文翻译：范文一：Chinese Traditional Culture中国传统文化China has a rich and profound traditional culture that has been passed down for thousands of years. It encompasses various aspects such as philosophy, literature, art, and customs. Traditional Chinese culture plays a significant role in shaping the values and identity of the Chinese people.中国拥有丰富而深厚的传统文化，已传承了几千年。
它包含了哲学、文学、艺术和风俗等各个方面。
传统中国文化在塑造中国人民的价值观和身份认同方面起着重要作用。
One prominent element of Chinese traditional culture is Confucianism, which emphasizes moral values, filial piety, and social harmony. Confucian teachings have had a profound impact on Chinese society, influencing not only the way people behave but also the way they think and interact with others.中国传统文化的一个显著元素是儒家思想，强调道德价值观、孝顺和社会和谐。
儒家的教导对中国社会产生了深远影响，不仅影响人们的行为方式，还影响着他们的思维方式和与他人的互动。
Topic 1 文化概述在中国五千年的文明史上，中国人有无数的发明和创造，如汉字、中医、丝绸、瓷器(porcelain)、指南针、造纸术、印刷术和火药(gunpowder)。
这些独特的发明和创造是中国人对世界文明的伟大贡献，证明中华民族是一个富于原创性的民族。
与此同时，中国人又有一种开放的胸怀，欢迎远方来的朋友，并以极高的热情吸收和包容外来的文化。
大唐盛世和明代郑和七下西洋都表明，中华文明具有开放性和包容性。
Over a history of 5 000 years, Chinese people have produced numerous inventions. These unique inventions, including Chinese characters, traditional Chinese medicine, silk, porcelain, compass, papermaking, printing and gunpowder, are significant contributions Chinese made to the global civilization, proving that the Chinese nation is full of creativity. In the meanwhile, the Chinese people have always kept an open mind toward foreign friends and absorbed foreign cultures with great enthusiasm. Both the prosperity of Tang Dynasty and Zheng He’s seven long voyages to the West Seas in Ming Dynasty demonstrate the openness and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.Topic 2 四大发明说到中国古代的科技文明，就不能不说四大发明（the Four Great Inventions）。
英语畅谈中国文化50主题1MP3英汉对照查看大图作者：李霞I S B N：9787119047423页数：201开本：大16开封面形式：简裝本出版社：外文出版出版日期：2007-3-8定价：25元英语畅谈中国文化50主题1MP3英汉对照内容简介英语国际人——知性英语自信表达内知国情，外知世界；在国际交流中挥洒自如，在世界舞台上展示自我；融语言技巧与谈话情趣于一体，再现原生态的口语交流情景。
作者以深厚的英文功底以及对中西文化的透彻了解，以中国传统文化，以及当下中国的社会现象为主题，语言技巧与谈话情趣与一体，再现原生态的口语交流情景，既是为了让读者了解外国人对中国文化的兴趣点，也是为了帮助读者关注现实问题，学会用英文去思考、表达你对世界的认识，让读者内知国情，外知世界。
英语畅谈中国文化50主题1MP3英汉对照本书目录Traditional Culture 传统文化1 The Art of Calligraphy 奇妙的书法2 The Significance of Chinese Paintings 中国画的含意3 Rediscover Confucius 重新发现孔子4 Differences between Chinese and Western Medicines 中西医的差异5 The Role of Operas 戏曲的作用6 Gardens and Bonsais 园林和盆景7 Glazed Tiles and Imperial Architecture 琉璃瓦与宫廷建筑8 Two Boats in the Yangtze River 长江里的两条船Chinese Elements 中国元素9 Chinese Fans 中国扇子10 Beijing Opera Facial Masks 京剧脸谱11 Yellow：China's Favorite Color 黄，中国人崇尚的颜色12 Red：China's Favorite Color 红，中国人崇尚的颜色13 The Importance of Chopsticks 筷子的重要性14 The Elegance of Tea-Drinking 茶的格调People and Cities 人与城市15 Beijing's Identity 北京人的身份16 Trendy Shanghai 时尚的上海17 Happy-Go-Lucky Chengdu 幸福的成都18 Chinese Beauty 中国美女19 Shanghai Men 上海男人Human Relationships 人际往来20 Family Relations 家庭关系21 Neighborhood Relationship 邻里关系22 Personal Privacy vs．Hospitality 隐私与亲密23 The Exchange of Gifts 礼尚往来24 Chinese Hospitality 中国人的待客之道25 Table Manners 餐桌礼仪Folk Customs 新老民俗26 The Fashion of Tea-Drinking 喝茶的时尚27 Meanings in a Chinese Name 中国人姓名的含意28 Fengshui 风水29 The Secret of Numbers 数字的秘密30 Paintings，Calendars and Christmas Trees 年画、挂历、圣诞树Fashion 时尚生活31 Tea or Coffee? 茶还是咖啡?32 The Color of Food 美食的色相33 The Ultimate Luxury Products 顶级奢侈品34 Driving on the Horse Road 开车上路35 A Hectic Long Holiday 忙碌的长假36 Chinese Tourists Abroad 出境旅游热37 The Reputation of Dogs 狗的名声38 TOEFL or No TOEFL? 考不考托福?Pop Culture 流行文化39 Blogging Fever 博克热40 The Appeal of Cracy Stones 《疯狂的石头》的魅力41 The Film Makers' Responsibility 电影人的责任42 The Crazy TV Box 电视，疯狂的盒子43 English as a Door Opener 英语，敲门砖Culture Conflicts 文化碰撞44 When English Meets Chinese 当英语与汉语相遇45 Chinese and Western Set Phrases 中国俗语和西方俗语46 The Ideal Man 理想男人47 The Monkey King vs．Harry Potter 孙悟空PK哈利·波特48 New Year Movies 贺岁片49 Globalization of Sports 体育运动的全球化50 NBA:opular or Privileged? NBA:大众还是精英？。
Topic 1 文化概述在中国五千年的文明史上，中国人有无数的发明和创造，如汉字、中医、丝绸、瓷器(porcelain)、指南针、造纸术、印刷术和火药(gunpowder)。
这些独特的发明和创造是中国人对世界文明的伟大贡献，证明中华民族是一个富于原创性的民族。
与此同时，中国人又有一种开放的胸怀，欢迎远方来的朋友，并以极高的热情吸收和包容外来的文化。
大唐盛世和明代郑和七下西洋都表明，中华文明具有开放性和包容性。
Over a history of 5 000 years, Chinese people have produced numerous inventions. These unique inventions, including Chinese characters, traditional Chinese medicine, silk, porcelain, compass, papermaking, printing and gunpowder, are significant contributions Chinese made to the global civilization, proving that the Chinese nation is full of creativity. In the meanwhile, the Chinese people have always kept an open mind toward foreign friends and absorbed foreign cultures with great enthusiasm. Both the prosperity of Tang Dynasty and Zheng He’s seven long voyages to the West Seas in Ming Dynasty demonstrate the openness and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.Topic 2 四大发明说到中国古代的科技文明，就不能不说四大发明（the Four Great Inventions）。
人们普遍认为，指南针、火药(gunpowder)、造纸术和印刷术的发明对中国古代的政治、经济、文化的发展产生了巨大的推动作用；并且，这些发明经由各种途径传至西方，也影响着世界的文明进程。
从历史发展的角度来看，中国古代的四大发明是为人类社会生活带来革命性变化的科学发明，这是中国人对世界文明的伟大贡献。
中国的四大发明在人类科学文化史上留下了灿烂的一页，推动了人类历史的前进。
When it comes to science and technology in ancient China, the Four Great Inventions, including compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing, should always be discussed. It is commonly believed that the Four Great Inventions have promoted the development of politics, economy and culture of ancient China dramatically; moreover, these inventions have a great impact on the civilization of the world since they have been introduced into the Western world in various ways. From the perspective of historical development, the Four Great Inventions of ancient China are scientific inventions that bring revolutionary changes to the social life of human beings, which are great contributions Chinese made to the civilization of the world. The Four Great Inventions of ancient China are brilliant in the history of human science and culture and promote the progress of human history.Topic 3 长城说到中国文化，不得不提到长城。
从公元前7世纪到公元16世纪，在大约2 200 年的时间里，先后有19个朝代修建过长城，所修的长城累计有10万千米以上。
主要的长城修建工程是在秦代、汉代和明代。
现今存有遗迹的主要是明长城，从东边人海口的山海关( Shanhai Pass)开始，一直到沙漠深处的嘉峪关(Jiayu Pass)，全长6 700 千米。
长城是世界历史上最伟大的工程，其建造时间之长、参与人数之多、工程难度之大，在世界上无出其右。
When it comes to Chinese culture, the Great Wall is the one that will be definitely referred to. From the 7th century BC to the 16th century, through about 2 200 years, the Great Wall was built in 19 dynasties and reached a length of more than 100 000 kilometers. Major construction was carried out in Qin, Han and Ming Dynasties. The Great Wall we visit nowadays is mainly theGreat Wall of Ming Dynasty, stretching 6 700 kilometers from Shanhai Pass on the eastern seashore to Jiayu Pass in the depth of desert. The Great Wall is the greatest project in the historyof the world for its unparalleled span of construction, number of labors and difficulty.Topic 4 移民现象现在，很多人选择在国外生活，这引起了人们极大的关注。
越来越多的人，特别是大量知识分子(intellectual)，移民到美国、英国和加拿大等发达国家。
并且，很多在国外学习和工作的人都在为“绿卡”而奋斗。
造成这种现象的原因有很多，其中，追求高质量的生活是关键。
再者，这些人中大多数人移居国外是想让孩子在那儿接受良好的教育。
此外，一些人只是想体验他们所喜欢的异域文化。
以上这些就是造成他们决定移居他国的原因。
Nowadays many people choose to live in a foreign country, which has aroused great concern. More and more people, especially plenty of intellectuals, migrate to some developed countries, such as America, Britain and Canada. In addition, there are still many people studying and working in foreign countries struggling for green cards. There are many reasons accounting for this phenomenon. Among all these factors, pursuing high-quality life plays a critical role. Moreover, most of them migrate to some foreign countries with a view to making their children Receive good education there. Besides, some people just want to experience the foreign culture they like. All these above factors contribute to their choice to migrate to another country.Topic 5 中国汉字近年来，随着经济的快速增长，中国的国际影响力提升了，世界上学汉字的人也多了起来。
这套独特的符号系统积淀了丰富的历史文化内容，西方人在学汉字的过程中甚至能体会到这个东方民族的微妙心灵。
如今在中国，汉字也越来越受到人们的重视。
人们发现，这一文字符号包含着丰富的文化内涵和审美意蕴，在科技飞速发展的今天，反而越来越显示出它的光彩。
古老的文字在现代的文化生活中焕发出新的魅力。
With its rapid economic development in recent years, China’s international influence has greatly increased, so the number of Chinese character learners across the world has been on the rise. This unique symbol system accumulates the rich historical and cultural content in it. When Western people learn Chinese characters, they may even understand the delicate thoughts of this oriental nation. Nowadays, great importance is attached to Chinese characters in China. It is found that the glamour of these character symbols with rich cultural and aesthetic connotation is greatly shown especially in the current society with rapid scientific development. These ancient characters are revitalized in modern civilization.Topic 6 郑和下西洋公元1405 年7月11日，地球蓝色的海洋上出现了一支庞大的船队，前后有208 艘船，这是有史以来最大的一支船队，船上所载的各类人员有27 500多人，也是有史以来最多的航海人员。
