Aircraft carriers (航母) are kind of cool. Anybody
The carrier is now getting its own clothing line,
Showed via a street-style photo shoot, which sees models posing in front of the 70,000-ton ship, the collection combines practical workwear
A PLA Navy website paints wearing the clothing as a patriotic (爱国的) statement. “Passion is the love of the aircraft carrier cause,” it says. “It’s the love of the battle position.” For those
Yesterday, I went to an amazing Chinese art Festival. There were different stands
What
Then I tried some paper cutting, that is, making images out of paper. It was difficult, but a lot of fun! With the help from the artist, I managed
There was also an old man
I also came away with a beautifully embroidered handkerchief made of soft cotton fabric and a porcelain cup and saucer
3 . The British Government has decided to spend £1.5 million translating the complete works of Shakespeare into Chinese. The project will be delivered by the Royal Shakespeare Company, who has also received government funding for a tour of China.
The plays and poetry of William Shakespeare are arguably England’s greatest cultural treasure. Every schoolchild studies his work, and he is considered to be the greatest Englishman to ever use a pen. Until the 20th century though, Shakespeare was almost unknown in China. The new translations and accompanying tour will bring Shakespeare to a wider audience in China. What, though, do those from the land of Shakespeare’s birth feel about their government sponsoring this project?
Only a very few were angry about this use of taxpayers’ money, with most expressing pride that “their” playwright was to be presented again in the world’s most spoken language. However, there are some huge challenges involved in translating Shakespeare into Chinese.
The first translations of Shakespeare into Chinese were by Lin Shu (1852-1924). They were not direct translations, but taken from a children’s book of prose (散文) adaptations of Shakespeare’s stories. The first Chinese encounters (相遇) with Shakespeare were therefore not with the verse (韵文) of his plays but the stories and characters in a simplified format.
The influence of Shakespeare’s storylines has definitely been greater than that of his language. Shakespeare’s language does not easily submit to translation. Many of the words, figures of speech and references are too archaic (古体的) to be understood even by native English speakers. Much of Shakespeare is written in verse limited by rhythm and rhyme. This is particularly difficult when translating into Chinese.
Besides, Shakespeare’s “History Plays” present a different challenge to the Chinese translator. As dramatizations of real historical events, these plays require the translator to have a thorough knowledge of British history. Meanwhile, Shakespeare’s comedic moments are often based on puns (双关语). These are really difficult to translate directly.
1. What can we learn about the complete works of Shakespeare?A.They mainly focus on British history. | B.They are worth about £1.5 million. |
C.They will all be adapted for plays. | D.They will be shared more widely. |
A.Upset. | B.Worried. | C.Uncaring. | D.Favorable. |
A.Original plays. | B.Incomplete editions. |
C.Simplified stories. | D.Orally told stories. |
A.is no easy task | B.is a waste of time |
C.is very interesting | D.is useful for English learners |
It’s World Kindness Day today, Saturday, November 13. After more than a year of pandemic living, maybe
Selfless acts of kindness don’t just help the person on the receiving end. It is found that selfless behavior sets off the very same regions in the brain that
People of all ages and nations enjoy Chinese paper cutting. Paper Cuttings, though, are no longer just used for various pretty
This art form dates back to
China paper-cutting master Li Yunxia makes the craft (手艺) much
No matter how common
6 . As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor Cold (小寒), refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice (冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.
Eating hotpot
During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.
Eating huangyacai
In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.
Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)
According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.
Eating vegetable rice
In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is incredibly delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.
1. What do we know about Minor Cold?A.It lasts twenty-seven days. |
B.The Sanjiu period is in this period. |
C.It refers to the Winter Solstice. |
D.It marks the first day of winter. |
A.They fry and toast it. |
B.They eat it for dinner. |
C.They steam it with soy sauce. |
D.They mix it with many other things. |
A.travel | B.culture |
C.fashion | D.science |
7 . On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Huawei's newly-released Hetu artificial intelligence platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating with Huawei since March 2019. Using Huawei's latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals(壁画) outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics, while at the same time helping to increase the amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.
The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has collected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.
The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuang's study findings, high—resolution images of the site's murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-created the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.
In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the world get to know Dunhuang Art better.
1. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology?A.Decrease the cost of the visitors. | B.Reduce the time visitors spend inside the cave. |
C.Help to protect the cultural relics. | D.Provide more information for tourists. |
A.About a year. | B.90 years. | C.Nearly 30 years. | D.10 years. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Opposed. | C.Indifferent. | D.Hopeful. |
A.Dunhuang Academy Preserves Grottoes Well | B.AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuang's Art |
C.Huawei Newly Released Hetu AI | D.Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists |
Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries,
The parts of a museum open to the public
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The
1. How long did Michael stay in China?
A.Five days. | B.One week. | C.Two weeks. |
A.Russia. | B.Norway. | C.India. |