1 . Stuck at home with nothing to watch? Curious about China, but don’t know where to begin? Well, we’ve got you covered with this brand-new video series exploring Chinese culture. All you have to do is press play.
● Dazu Rock Carvings
One of China’s UNESCO World Heritage sites is hidden among the mountains on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Chongqing. Here, tens of thousands of sculptures collectively make up the Dazu Rock Carvings — considered one of the finest examples of China’s cave art, exhibiting the most sophisticated craftsmanship of Dazu Rock Carvings. The delicate Dazu Rock Carvings tell ancient, mystical stories.
● Bamboo Carving
The art of bamboo carving originated at the Qing imperial court. Today, the art lives on, appreciated for its historical value and elegance.
Just 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, in the Xiong’an New Area, a group of skilled artists are keeping this art alive. Carving bamboo requires focus, precision and elbow grease (重活). Watch the video and feast your eyes on the bamboo masterpieces.
● Peach-stone Carving
In the small town of Siyang in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, craftsmen create art on the tiny cores of the peaches.
While most people think nothing of peach stones and just throw them away, they are a source of inspiration for these artists. The artist goes to great length to find the perfect core to fit his concept. Using tiny tools, they chip away at the cores to create intricate designs，extremely detailed and delicate. These peach stone carvings are often worn as jewelry symbolizing fortune in China.
1. What do Dazu Rock Carvings feature?| A．Mysterious tales. | B．Mountain shapes. |
| C．Design inspirations. | D．Painting exhibitions. |
| A．Materials. | B．Origin. | C．Craftsmanship. | D．Symbols. |
| A．To show wealth. | B．To bring good luck. |
| C．To symbolize status. | D．To appreciate design. |
1. What is Michael mainly talking about?
| A．The fight against a new virus. | B．The World Health Organization. | C．His daily routine. |
| A．A social worker. | B．A doctor. | C．A reporter. |
| A．Relaxing. | B．Boring. | C．Meaningful. |
| A．They should be hopeful about the future. |
| B．They should be devoted to the homeland. |
| C．They should care for their family and friends. |
| A．News. | B．Talk shows. | C．Education program. |
| A．News. | B．Talk shows. | C．Education program. |
1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．Disease control. |
| B．Local events. |
| C．Government service. |
| A．Watering gardens. |
| B．Smoking outdoors. |
| C．Washing cars. |
| A．It destroyed a building. |
| B．It caused serious injuries. |
| C．It was quickly put out. |
Below is a web page from http://www.tvguide.com/.
Tonight’s TV Hot List: Sunday January 31, 2010
Grammy Awards 8/7c CBS
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are ready to take home a lot of hardware tonight as they lead all artists with 10 and eight nominations. The ladies also perform, along with fellow Album of the Year nominees the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and the Dave Matthews Band. In addition, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, Pink and Zac Brown Band will also take the stage. But perhaps the most expected moment is the Michael Jackson tribute (吊唁礼物), which features the 3-D mini-movie “Earth Song” and will be highlighted by performers Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood and Usher.
Maurer 9/8c NBC
A mysterious company named Sabre, headed by an attractive, stubborn CEO (Kathy Bates), appears out of nowhere and buys out Dunder Mifflin. As Michael is unwilling to follow Sabre’s new policies, Andy and Erin write a welcome song to greet the company. Meanwhile, Pam and Jim hope to get accepted into a desired local day-care center.
Surviving Survivor 8/7c CBS
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the first season of Survivor. But tonight ten of the game’s most iconic players, including previous winners Richard Hatch, Parvati Shallow and Tom Westman, discuss the series in detail and provide insights into how the game is actually played and the impact it’s had on their lives. In addition, updates on beloved former castaways, like Ethan Zohn, Rupert Boneham and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, are given.
Private Practice 10:01/9:01c ABC
So Maya’s pregnant and wants to have the baby. What to do now? Dink (Stephen Lunsford), the boy who did his part to get her into this mess, has a solution: He wants to marry her. You can imagine how Sam and Naomi will feel about that. And if that won’t raise the histrionic level enough for you, how about this: A couple has two dying daughters, and only one can be saved. Their choice. And Brian Benben is back, so expect more Pete-Violet- Sheldon angst.
1. Edna is crazy about pop stars, so she will most likely choose __________ to enjoy.| A．Grammy Awards |
| B．Maurer |
| C．Surviving Survivor |
| D．Private Practice |
| A．a CEO |
| B．a company |
| C．an employee in the company |
| D．a piece of office equipment |
| A．a musical play |
| B．a game show |
| C．a love story |
| D．a cultural documentary |
| A．are loved by all viewers |
| B．are on the top list for the week |
| C．are broadcast on the same channel |
| D．are accessible on the same night |
