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筆者歸納了基礎寫作說明文中介紹中國傳統(tǒng)文化的語句,并提供相應的原創(chuàng)練習,供考生參考。
一、常用語句
1. 歷史
(1)Chinese tea culture can date back at least three thousand years. 中國茶文化至少可以追溯到三千年前。
(2)Originating during the Five Dynasties,and flourishing/ being popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties in particular,couplets have a history of more than a thousand years.對聯(lián)開始于五代,盛行于明清,至今已有一千多年的歷史。
2. 評價
(1)The hutong in Beijing is not only the living environment of common people but also a kind of architecture. 北京的胡同不僅僅是平民百姓的生活環(huán)境,而且還是一門建筑藝術。
(2)Jingdezhen,known as the ceramic capital of China,is a brilliant pearl in the worlds art garden of ceramics. 景德鎮(zhèn),中國瓷都,是世界瓷器藝術花園的耀眼明珠。
(3)The Great Wall is considered/viewed/regarded as one of the wonders of the world created by human beings. 長城被認為是人類創(chuàng)造的世界奇跡之一。
(4)Nowadays,acupuncture,along with Chinese food,kung fu,and traditional Chinese medicine,has been internationally praised as one of the“four new national treasures.”如今,針灸與中餐、功夫、中藥一起被海外譽為中國的“新四大國粹”。
3. 種類
(1)With different ways of processing,tea can be classified into such varieties as green tea,black tea,oolong tea,scented tea and so on. 茶有著不同加工方式,可分為以下幾類:綠茶、紅茶、烏龍茶、花茶等等。
(2)There are 4 main types of roles in Beijing Opera: sheng(male), dan (young female), jing (painted face, male), and chou (clown, male or female). 京劇角色主要分為四種:生(男性)、旦(女性)、凈(男性)、丑(男性女性皆有)四大行當。
4. 寓意
To the Chinese,the dragon is used to signify /indicate/imply innovation and cohesion. 對于中國人來說,龍是用來表達創(chuàng)新與團結凝聚的寓意。
5. 現(xiàn)狀
In contemporary society,Chinese knots are used/chosen as gifts given among friends and relatives and for personal portable accessories. 在當代社會,中國結被用作/選擇為給朋友、親戚的禮物和個人的隨身配件禮物。
6. 名字的由來
Because silk comprised a large proportion of trade along this road,in 1877,it was named the Silk Road. / The Silk Road got its name because silk comprised a large proportion of trade along this road,in 1877. 因為這條路上的絲綢貿易占絕大部分,所以在1877年它被命名為“絲綢之路”。
7. 主要產地
Sugar-apple is mainly grown in Taiwan. 釋迦果主要產于臺灣。
二、原創(chuàng)練習
1. 介紹中國書法
以下是中國書法的相關信息,請據(jù)此寫一篇英語短文,介紹中國書法,供外國游客參考。
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歷史:歷史悠久, 直到今天仍在中國廣泛運用
概況:以漢字為表達工具,人們欣賞書法并不需要懂得中文
評價:(1)是一種抽象的藝術
(2)是東亞書法中最典型的代表
(3)是一種保持健康的有效方法,讓人放松,讓人自娛自樂
現(xiàn)狀:隨著中國文化傳播到韓國、日本、越南和新加波,已成為東方藝術中獨有的特點
2. 介紹中國唐裝
為了弘揚唐裝文化,你就讀的國際學校舉辦“中國唐裝,知多少”英語征文比賽。
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請你根據(jù)以下信息卡,寫一篇關于中國唐裝的英語短文參賽。
歷史:中國傳統(tǒng)服裝,起源于清朝末期
概況:(1)不是真正唐代人穿的服裝
(2)只是一個讓外國人接受的概念
(3)在許多國家,“唐”和“中國”是一樣的意思
常用顏色:紅色,金色,黑色和綠色
最常用設計:中國漢字,福、壽,傳播好運與祝福
評價:(1)充分反映傳統(tǒng)服裝的特征
(2)準確地借鑒了現(xiàn)代服裝的造型
3. 介紹筷子
你接受了一項寫作任務,要為英語校報寫一篇文章介紹筷子。
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請你根據(jù)以下信息卡,介紹筷子。
歷史:起源于3000多年前
評價:被贊譽為古老的東方文明標志
概況:古時稱為箸,看似簡單,具有多種功能
寓意:(1)中國民間視為吉祥之物,如婚禮中,作為快生貴子的祝福;(2)與使用刀叉以及手抓的方式不同,成雙結對的筷子含有“和為貴”的意蘊
4. 介紹京劇
請你根據(jù)以下內容,寫一篇英語短文,向外國朋友介紹京劇。
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評價:被譽為“東方歌劇”, 是中國文化國寶之一
歷史:(1)起源于中國多種古老的地方戲劇,盛行于清朝宮廷
(2)19世紀末,成為中國最大的戲曲劇種
概況:通過程式化的表演手段,敘述故事,刻畫人物
現(xiàn)狀:近幾年,嘗試許多改革,迎合觀眾
5. 介紹舞獅
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請根據(jù)以下的內容向你的外國朋友介紹舞獅。
概況:(1)中國文化和亞洲其他國家中的傳統(tǒng)舞蹈形式
(2)演員穿著獅子的服裝模仿獅子的動作
表演時間:(1)春節(jié)期間
(2)其他中國傳統(tǒng)、文化和宗教節(jié)日
種類:北獅、南獅
顏色的寓意:(1)表示獅子的年齡
(2)帶白色毛皮的被認為是最古老的獅子
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黑色皮毛的則被認為是最年輕的獅子
(3)代表獅子的性格,金獅子代表活潑,紅獅子代表勇氣,綠獅子代表友誼
[參考范文]
1. 介紹中國書法
With a long history, Chinese calligraphy has been widely practiced throughout China to the present day. Although Chinese calligraphy uses Chinese characters as a tool to express thoughts and feelings, people can appreciate its beauty, but dont have to know Chinese. It is not only considered as an abstract art but also is viewed as the most typical representative of the calligraphy in East Asian. It is also regarded as an efficient way of keeping oneself fit and healthy, for the practice is relaxing and self-entertaining. As Chinese culture spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, calligraphy becomes a unique feature of Oriental art.
2. 介紹中國唐裝
The Chinese suit is the traditional Chinese clothes that originated at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Rather than the clothes people in the Tang Dynasty wore, it is only considered to be acceptable for foreigners, as the words“China” and “Tang” sounded the same meaning in most foreign countries. It is made in different colors, most commonly red, gold, black and green. A common design is the use of Chinese characters such as Fu and Shou to spread good luck and wishes. In a word, the Chinese suit not only fully reflects the characteristics of traditional clothes but also exactly borrows the style of the modern clothes.
3. 介紹筷子
Originating from more than three thousand years ago, chopsticks are highly praised as a symbol of ancient oriental civilization. Named zhu in ancient Chinese, Chopsticks seem to be used easily, but possess various functions. They were taken as objects that would bring good luck by ordinary people in ancient China. For instance, chopsticks are often used by people at weddings to indicate a blessing for the couple to have a baby soon. Unlike using a knife and fork or ones own hands, a pair of chopsticks also implies the meaning of “Harmony is what matters”.
4. 介紹京劇
Praised as“Oriental Opera”, Beijing Opera is regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Originating from many kinds of ancient local operas, it was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court. At the end of the 19th Century, it became the greatest kind of opera in China. It tell stories and creat characters through stylized acting. In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to entertaining audience.
5. 介紹舞獅
Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries, in which performers imitate a lions movements in a lion costume. It is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. There are two main forms of the Chinese lion dance, the Northern Lion and the Southern Lion. Different colors are used to indicate the age with the lion with white fur considered to be the oldest of the lions, while the black lion regarded as the youngest lion. The colors may also represent the character of the lion with the golden lion representing liveliness, the red lion courage, and the green lion friendship.
(作者單位:深圳市新安中學)
責任編校蔣小青
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黑色皮毛的則被認為是最年輕的獅子
(3)代表獅子的性格,金獅子代表活潑,紅獅子代表勇氣,綠獅子代表友誼
[參考范文]
1. 介紹中國書法
With a long history, Chinese calligraphy has been widely practiced throughout China to the present day. Although Chinese calligraphy uses Chinese characters as a tool to express thoughts and feelings, people can appreciate its beauty, but dont have to know Chinese. It is not only considered as an abstract art but also is viewed as the most typical representative of the calligraphy in East Asian. It is also regarded as an efficient way of keeping oneself fit and healthy, for the practice is relaxing and self-entertaining. As Chinese culture spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, calligraphy becomes a unique feature of Oriental art.
2. 介紹中國唐裝
The Chinese suit is the traditional Chinese clothes that originated at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Rather than the clothes people in the Tang Dynasty wore, it is only considered to be acceptable for foreigners, as the words“China” and “Tang” sounded the same meaning in most foreign countries. It is made in different colors, most commonly red, gold, black and green. A common design is the use of Chinese characters such as Fu and Shou to spread good luck and wishes. In a word, the Chinese suit not only fully reflects the characteristics of traditional clothes but also exactly borrows the style of the modern clothes.
3. 介紹筷子
Originating from more than three thousand years ago, chopsticks are highly praised as a symbol of ancient oriental civilization. Named zhu in ancient Chinese, Chopsticks seem to be used easily, but possess various functions. They were taken as objects that would bring good luck by ordinary people in ancient China. For instance, chopsticks are often used by people at weddings to indicate a blessing for the couple to have a baby soon. Unlike using a knife and fork or ones own hands, a pair of chopsticks also implies the meaning of “Harmony is what matters”.
4. 介紹京劇
Praised as“Oriental Opera”, Beijing Opera is regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Originating from many kinds of ancient local operas, it was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court. At the end of the 19th Century, it became the greatest kind of opera in China. It tell stories and creat characters through stylized acting. In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to entertaining audience.
5. 介紹舞獅
Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries, in which performers imitate a lions movements in a lion costume. It is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. There are two main forms of the Chinese lion dance, the Northern Lion and the Southern Lion. Different colors are used to indicate the age with the lion with white fur considered to be the oldest of the lions, while the black lion regarded as the youngest lion. The colors may also represent the character of the lion with the golden lion representing liveliness, the red lion courage, and the green lion friendship.
(作者單位:深圳市新安中學)
責任編校蔣小青
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黑色皮毛的則被認為是最年輕的獅子
(3)代表獅子的性格,金獅子代表活潑,紅獅子代表勇氣,綠獅子代表友誼
[參考范文]
1. 介紹中國書法
With a long history, Chinese calligraphy has been widely practiced throughout China to the present day. Although Chinese calligraphy uses Chinese characters as a tool to express thoughts and feelings, people can appreciate its beauty, but dont have to know Chinese. It is not only considered as an abstract art but also is viewed as the most typical representative of the calligraphy in East Asian. It is also regarded as an efficient way of keeping oneself fit and healthy, for the practice is relaxing and self-entertaining. As Chinese culture spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, calligraphy becomes a unique feature of Oriental art.
2. 介紹中國唐裝
The Chinese suit is the traditional Chinese clothes that originated at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Rather than the clothes people in the Tang Dynasty wore, it is only considered to be acceptable for foreigners, as the words“China” and “Tang” sounded the same meaning in most foreign countries. It is made in different colors, most commonly red, gold, black and green. A common design is the use of Chinese characters such as Fu and Shou to spread good luck and wishes. In a word, the Chinese suit not only fully reflects the characteristics of traditional clothes but also exactly borrows the style of the modern clothes.
3. 介紹筷子
Originating from more than three thousand years ago, chopsticks are highly praised as a symbol of ancient oriental civilization. Named zhu in ancient Chinese, Chopsticks seem to be used easily, but possess various functions. They were taken as objects that would bring good luck by ordinary people in ancient China. For instance, chopsticks are often used by people at weddings to indicate a blessing for the couple to have a baby soon. Unlike using a knife and fork or ones own hands, a pair of chopsticks also implies the meaning of “Harmony is what matters”.
4. 介紹京劇
Praised as“Oriental Opera”, Beijing Opera is regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Originating from many kinds of ancient local operas, it was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court. At the end of the 19th Century, it became the greatest kind of opera in China. It tell stories and creat characters through stylized acting. In recent years, Beijing opera has attempted numerous reforms in response to entertaining audience.
5. 介紹舞獅
Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries, in which performers imitate a lions movements in a lion costume. It is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. There are two main forms of the Chinese lion dance, the Northern Lion and the Southern Lion. Different colors are used to indicate the age with the lion with white fur considered to be the oldest of the lions, while the black lion regarded as the youngest lion. The colors may also represent the character of the lion with the golden lion representing liveliness, the red lion courage, and the green lion friendship.
(作者單位:深圳市新安中學)
責任編校蔣小青
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