The first selection of Understanding China, a series of books telling the stories of contemporary China, was presented to US readers for the first time since their publication at the 2018 BookExpo America(BEA)in New York.
"Telling the stories of China, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and China's communication with the rest of the world through a series of books is the best way to help those who care about China acquire new knowledge," said Zheng Bijian, head of the editorial board. The books presented at the BEA consist of 15 Chinese versions and seven English versions.
Zheng says that he strongly recommends the books. "The writers do not exaggerate (夸大) the achievements China has made, nor do they shy away from questions that China faces," Zheng explained. "And the books are not simply the authors' academic works, but include stories, which are easy for readers to understand."
In terms of topics and expressions, the books take into full consideration foreign readers' way of thinking, and the English translations try to meet foreign readers' reading habits. The authors are confident that the series will he accepted and valued by friends in various sectors, and will provide a wealth of information for the international community in understanding Chinese culture and choices, and adapting to the development of China.
In her speech, Dawn Nakagawa, Executive Vice President of the Berggruen Institute, highly praised the academic quality and value of the series. "For far too long, we have let ideological (思想体系的) differences blind us to our common future and the benefits of working together. Indeed we have very different political systems," said Nakagawa. "If we listen to each other and are willing to learn from each other perhaps, it would benefit both of our governance systems."
Their next publishing plan is to invite world-famous scholars and politicians to write books on the theme from their points of view.
1. Whom is the Understanding China series intended for?| A．US readers. | B．Chinese readers. |
| C．International readers. | D．Scholars and politicians. |
| A．objective and vivid | B．relaxing and creative |
| C．official and educative | D．academic and difficult |
| A．Perfection of the political system. | B．Communication and cooperation. |
| C．Improvement in academic quality. | D．Understanding of cultural differences. |
| A．New China, New Achievements | B．Better Understanding, Better China |
| C．BookExpo America to Be Continued | D．New Books on Understanding China |
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【推荐1】Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website Book Crossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. Book Crossing provides an identification number (识别码) to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of Book Crossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. Book Crossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E— mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
Book Crossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual (虚拟).The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty—five countries.
1. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?| A．To explain what they are. | B．To introduce Book Crossing. |
| C．To stress the importance of reading. | D．To encourage readers to share their ideas. |
| A．An adventure. | B．A public place. |
| C．The book. | D．The identification number. |
| A．Keep it safe in his bookcase. | B．Mail it back to its owner. |
| C．Meet other readers to discuss it. | D．Pass it on to another reader. |
| A．Online Reading: A Virtual Tour | B．Electronic Books: A New Trend |
| C．A Book Group Brings Tradition Back | D．A Website Links People through Books |
【推荐2】What makes a book a good read? It is a great question, but there's no easy answer!
There are certainly many good books on writing and story structure, but they're more general guides than step-by-step guides. Since books have no hidden parts (all the words are there on the page), it's necessary to study the books you and others think are good reads and ask,”
Most serious writers have early readers who read drafts and provide their opinions
One difficulty in writing is that it is hard to find people who can give useful opinions beyond “I like it” or “I hate it.” .
| A．Why do people like reading books? |
| B．Does this mean the book is actually terrible? |
| C．Why does this work the way that it does? |
| D．You have to try to find good advice givers. |
| E．They don't know how to produce good books. |
| F．These writers are learning from actual readers. |
| G．What interests one person may not work for another. |
【推荐3】Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance, lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.
Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open any doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading.
How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read.
There is a very important factor behind the reading—reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author?
1. The first two paragraphs mainly talk about .| A．the key to success |
| B．the importance of reading |
| C．what reading comprehension is |
| D．how to develop a passion for reading |
| A．a strong passion for reading |
| B．the latest information in reading |
| C．the most important factor behind the reading |
| D．something that makes people understand what they read |
| A．following the natural time order |
| B．presenting opinions and giving examples |
| C．comparing the opinions of different people |
| D．presenting a cause and analyzing its effects |
| A．Popular reading websites. |
| B．Famous people who love reading. |
| C．The importance of reading at school. |
| D．Ways to improve reading comprehension. |
【推荐1】Earlier this year, China achieved a new milestone in space exploration. On Jan. 3, Chang’e 4 became the first space probe (探测器) in history to successfully land on the far side (dark side) of the moon. After a 26-day journey, it touched softly down on a crater. The whole process of landing lasted 12 minutes, which opened a new page in history of mankind’s space exploration.
The far side of the moon is the side that we can not see. We don’t know much about it. This landing is of great importance. The far side of the moon is an ideal place for scientific research. It may have unique minerals (矿物质）and other resources. Scientists can make clearer observations of deep space from there.
Chang’e 4 has sent back photos of the far side of the moon. It is also being used to carry out experiments. The data collected from these experiments could be used to help us build a base on the moon in the future. The success of the Chang’e 4 mission (任务) is a major achievement for China’s space program.
China launched its lunar (月球的) exploration program in 2004, naming it Chang’e. Chinese scientists set three goals-“orbiting (环绕运行), landing and sample returning”. Chang’e 4 has realized the second goal. The third will be achieved during the Chang’e 5 mission, which is set to take place before the end of this year.
Following the success of the Chang’e missions, Chinese scientists are looking even farther into our’ solar system. China’s first Mars mission is expected to be carried out by 2020.
1. Chang’e 4 is the first space probe in the world to land ________.| A．in deep space |
| B．on the moon |
| C．on the near side of the moon |
| D．on the far side of the moon |
| A．学习 | B．观察 | C．描述 | D．庆祝 |
| A．Landing on the moon. |
| B．Bringing some samples back to the earth… |
| C．Building a base on the moon. |
| D．Travelling around the moon. |
| A．The Space Probe | B．Exploring the Moon |
| C．The Three Goals | D．Exploring the Mars |
【推荐2】During the annual political meetings, environmental protection was definitely among the biggest concerns. Actually, it was also an issue that ancient Chinese paid great attention to. In fact, the world’s earliest environmental protection concept, ministry and laws were all born in China. So, what did the ancient Chinese do to protect the environment?
In early ancient China, environmental protection was promoted to the political level. Xunzi, a famous thinker in Warring States Period, brought up the concept of managing state affairs through environmental protection. He stated in his book that vegetation (植被) should not be damaged at will. Guan Zhong, an official 400 years ahead of Xunzi, was also an environmental protection expert. During his term of office, he claimed that “a King who cannot protect his vegetation is not qualified to be a king”.
According to a record in Qing dynasty, the environmental protection ministry in early ancient China was called “Yu”, standing both for the institution and the official title. Although most functions were similar to such ministries today, the administration range of it was much larger, including the mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and so on.
The nine ministries established by Shun, an ancient Chinese king, already included “Yu”, the environmental protection ministry. The first “Yu” official was a man called Boyi, who was indeed an environmental protection expert. He was a capable assistant to Dayu, an ancient Chinese water-control expert. He invented wells, protecting people’s drinking water from pollution. He knew a lot about animals and also called for animal protection.
Environmental protection laws dated back to the ruling period of Dayu, which was more than 4,000 years ago. During his rule, he issued a ban, forbidding people to cut down wood in March or catch fish in June, the time when they were supposed to boom.
In Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period almost 3,000 years ago, “environmental protection laws” appeared in its true sense in Qin, which was recorded in Law of Fields and regarded as China’s earliest environmental protection laws.
1. Which statement would Xunzi probably agree with?| A．Vegetation shouldn’t be damaged at all. |
| B．Much attention should be paid to people’s drinking water. |
| C．The king who failed to protect the environment should be removed. |
| D．Running a country and environmental protection should be combined. |
| A．The Qing dynasty. | B．The ministry of Yu. |
| C．The official title. | D．The modern ministry. |
| A．Fish didn’t taste delicious in June. |
| B．It was too hot to catch fish in June. |
| C．Fish had a period of rapid growth in June. |
| D．Fish-catching time had already passed in June. |
| A．Shun. | B．Boyi. | C．Xunzi. | D．Guan Zhong. |
| A．How the Ancient Chinese Protect the Environment |
| B．Famous Environmental Protection Experts in Ancient China |
| C．Dayu — a Great Environmental Protector |
| D．Measures of the World’s Earliest Environmental Protection |
【推荐3】Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words, and we are often able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburger. They did not speak good English, but they ate good food. When some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef, they asked the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered. “We came from Hamburger.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He cooked some round pieces of beef like those which the men from Hamburger ate. Then he put each between two pieces of bread and started selling them. Such bread came to be called “ hamburgers”. Today “hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world.
Whether this story is true or not, it is certainly interesting. Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting, too. The reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary.
1. According to the writer, English is________ .| A．as old as Chinese | B．older than German |
| C．not so old as Chinese | D．very difficult to learn |
| A．a kind of food | B．a round piece of beef |
| C．the name of a village | D．the name of a city in Germany |
| A．Where all the words come from |
| B．Where those Germans came from |
| C．The reason why a word has a certain meaning. |
| D．The reason why English is spoken around the world |
