To remind people of those Chinese poems and to promote cultural heritage, China Central Television (CCTV) has produced a TV show-Chinese Poetry Competition. The final of the hit show’s second season was shown on Feb7.
Wu Yishu, 16, who studies at the High School attached to Fudan University in Shanghai, came out on top. “I really admire her knowledge of poems”, said Huang Zijin, 16, a senior 2 student from Ningbo High School in Zhejiang province. “The first time I saw her wearing traditional Han clothing on TV, I was very impressed by her classical looks. She fulfills all my fantasies for classic Chinese women’s talents. What’s more, she always appears especially calm throughout the show, which is very unusual for her age. ”
“Learning poems isn’t about winning or losing. The power of poetry lies in shaping ơne’s view of life and developing one’s inner world,” said Li Bo, an expert at the Chinese Poetry Competition’s second season.
When it comes to teaching people about poetry, Li Dingguang, the show’s academic advisor, suggested that teachers should explain more about the beauty of the poetry from both the aesthetie (审美的) and emotional sides, and guide the student to lose themselves in the poems’ rhythmic and rhyming lines.
“Although the proportion (比例) of ancient Chinese poems in the textbooks of primary ant secondary schools has increased, many students still learn them for exams,” Li Dingguang told China. org. cn. “Therefore, it’s important to help students truly appreciate the artistry and fun of poetry.”
6. China Central Television (CCTV) HOSTS Chinese Poetry Competition aiming at_______.
A.enriching Chinese history and literature | B.learning poems from ancient people |
C.giving people a chance to compete | D.spreading Chinese traditional culture |
7. Wu Yishu won the first place in the final because of______ .
A.Her rich knowledge of poems | B.Her wearing traditional Han clothing |
C.Her rich knowledge of poems and calmness | D.Her classical looks |
8. According to LiBo, why do people learn poetry?
A.To get good marks in examination | B.To help build up their inner world. |
C.To win the Chinese Poetry Competition | D.To appreciate the beauty of rhythm and rhyme. |
9. What is Li Dingguang’s attitude to poetry teaching?
A.doubtful | B.supportive | C.critical | D.causal |
10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Few Chinese learn poems just for exams. |
B.Most Chinese learn poems just for exams. |
C.Poems are now learned by more and more Chinese. |
D.Not all the students are truly appreciating and learning poems. |