Chinese speech contestChinese

family education the Old Town of Lijiang

1.
2.
symbolize signify
3.
4. because of, rather than,
instead of
5.

The color of red in Chinese culture usually means good luck, longevity and happi
ness. Red can be found everywhere during Chinese Spring Festival and other joy
ous occasions. Cashes often in red envelopes are sent to family members or close
friends as gifts. Its popularity can also be attributed the fact that people accociat
e it with Chinese revolution and Communist Party. However, it does not always e
qual to good luck and joy in that the name of the dead used to be written in red. U
sing red ink to write names of Chinese people were seen as an offense.

With Chinas reform and opening up, many young people tend to hold Western-
style weddings these days. The bride wears a white wedding dress at the weddin
g, because white is considered as a symbol of purity. However, in traditional Chin
ese culture, white is often used in funerals, so be sure to remember that white flo
wers must not be used as a gift to the patient, especially not to the seniors or criti
cally illed patients. Similarly, the cash gift cannot be packed in a white envelope,
but in a red envelope.

it, that, those,these

(feudal)

The color of Yellow, because of its unique symbolic meaning, is very important in
Chinese culture. which carries a unique symbolic meaning

In feudal society, it represents the rulers power and authority. At that time, the c
olor was exclusively used for the emperor.The royal palace was painted yellow a
nd the imperial robe was always yellow.
However, ordinary/average people were forbidden to wear clothes of the color
yellow. In China, it also signifies harvest. The fields grow golden yellow in autum
n when the crops mature// When crops are ripe in
Fall. People celebrate the harvest cheerfully.

(Kung Fu)(martial arts)

Kung Fu is commonly known as the Chinese martial arts, the origin of which can
be traced back to the need of self-
defense, hunting activities and military training in ancient China.
It is one kind of Chinese traditional sports. The young and the old often practice i
t. It has gradually evolved into the unique elements of Chinese culture.
As a national treasure of China, there are hundreds of different styles for Kung Fu
, which are most common forms of martial arts. Some of styles imitate the move
ment of the animals, and some are inspired by Chinese philosophy, myths and leg
ends.

Kung Fu is the common name of Chinese martial arts. The origin of

Chinese Kung Fu can be traced back to the needs of self-defense,
hunting and ancient Chinese military training. It is one of the traditional
Chinese sports, which is practiced by both young and senior people. It
has gradually become a unique element in Chinese culture. As a
national treasure of China, Kung Fu has hundreds of styles, which is the
most practiced martial arts form around the world. Some features
imitate the animal actions and others are enlightened by Chinese
philosophical thoughts, myths and legends.

2400

In the city of Weifang, Shandong province, kites are not just toys, but also a sign o
f the city culture. Weifang is famous for "the kite", having a history of nearly 240
0 years of flying kites. It is said that the ancient Chinese philosophers spent three
years on making the first kite in the world , but the first day of the flying kites ha
d dropped and broken. Some people believe that the kite was invented by ancien
t Chinese carpenter, Lu Ban. It has been said that his kite is made of wood and ba
mboo, falling to the ground after flying three days.

In the city of Weifang, Shandong province, kites are regarded as not only
toys but also the symbols fro the culture of this city . Being famous for
the city of kites, Weifang has had a history of nearly 2400 years in
flying kites.
According to the legend , the ancient Chinese philosopher, Motze, spent
three years making the first kite of the world right in Weifang, but the
kite fell and broke on its first day of flying. It is also believed that the kite
was invented by the ancient Chinese carpenter Luban. It is said that his
kite was made of wood and bamboo, flying for three days before landing.

Located on the riverside of the Beijing-

Hangzhou Grand Canal, Wuzhen of Zhejiang Province is an ancient water town. It
is a fascinating place with many bridges, Chinese hotels and restaurants. Over th
e past millennium, the water system and the way of life in Wuzhen has not chang
ed much. Wuzhen is a museum of ancient civilization. All the houses of Wuzhen a
re built of stone and wood. For centuries, the locals built dwellings and markets
along the river. Countless beautiful and spacious courtyards hide between house
s. Visitors will be taken by pleasant surprise wherever they go.

The ancient town of Lijiang in Yunnan province is one of the famous tourist desti
nations. Its living rhythm is slower than that of most other Chinese cities.
Lijiang is full of natural beautiful sceneries,
where numerous minority nationalities provide rich and varied cultures in order
to give tourists a different experience. Historically, Lijiang was also known as
the city of love.
Plenty of stories about living for love and dying for love have been spread among
the natives. Nowadays,
the old town equals the paradise of love and romance in the eyes of Chinese and f
oreign tourists

2.

87 126 7 6
8 5

3.

()
()
()
()

Chinese parents have frequently tended to pay too much attention to their childr
en's study, so that children dont help them do the housework. Their only require
ment for their children is to study hard, perform well in the exams, and go to a fa
mous/prestigious university. They believe it is good for their children, because in
such a highly competitive society, only good results could ensure a promising fut
ure. Chinese parents also believe that parents will be honored if their children ca
n achieve great success in society. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their o
wn time, hobbies and interests, to create much better conditions for children.

2020

2011

In the eyes of the western, the basic food closest to China isrice. Rice has long occ
upied so significant a position in the dietof Chinese that there is a proverb Even
a clever housewife cannotcook a meal without rice. Rice is grown mostly in sout
hern China
where people usually take rice as their staple food, while itcannot be planted in n
orthern China where the climate is either toocold or too dry for rice to grow. As a
result, the main crop in thenorth is wheat. In China, flour is sometimes the main
ingredientfor bread but more often used to make buns and noodles

courier service 120

11 11 90

1961

1000


2010 4.2

360
(compulsory education)
16

2%
30 2011 3

2012 10

China should further develop nuclear energy because nuclear power accounts for
only 2% of its total generating capacity currently. Such proportion ranks the thir
tieth in all the countries possessing nuclear power, which is almost the last.

After Japans nuclear power accident in March 2011, nuclear power development
in China was suspended, so was the approval of new nuclear power plants. Also
national safety check for the nuclear power was carried out. IT was not until Oct
ober 2012 that the approval was prudently resumed.

With the improvement of technology and safety measures, there is little possibili
ty for nuclear accidents to happen. In other words, there wont be any trouble to
develop and exploit the nuclear power.

2003

Chinese educators have already realized the significance of reading for a nation.
Some workers suggested that we have a national reading day in 2003. They emp
hasized that people should read good books especially the classic ones. Through
reading, people can learn better how to be grateful, responsible and cooperative.
The goal of education is to cultivate these basic personalities. Reading is especiall
y important for middle and primary school students.
Suppose they don't nurture the interest of reading at that key moment, it will be
harder to develop a habit to read books.

(nutrition)

2013.12
?"

(the qing dynasties) 18

(beverage)

"Would you like tea or coffee?" are frequently asked questions when at
restaurant. many westerners tend to choose coffee, while
the Chinese will choose tea. Legend has it that, five thousand years ago,
a Chinese emperor discovered tea, which was used to treat illness/cure. During
Ming and Qing dynasties, tea houses wereall over the country, tea drinking sprea
d to Japan in the 6th century, but it was not until the 18th century did tea
spread to Europe and the United States.Nowadays, tea is one of the most popular
beverage in the world, tea is not only the treasure of China,
but also an important part of Chinese tradition and culture.