导游英语教程unit 1 Outline of Guangdong.ppt

The local culture in Guangdong is also well developed. The main dialects are Guangzhou dialects , Hakka dialects and Chao zhou dialects. There are Guangdong local music, Yue opera, Chaozhou opera and Guangdong Han opera. The Lingnan architecture, Guangdong cooking and folk custom are all fascinating. Guangdong is a place with beautiful moun- tains and rivers, moderate climate and many scenic spots. The Luofu Mountain, the Danxia Mountain, the Dinghu Mountain and the Xiqiao Mountain are the four famous mountains in Guangdong Province. There are also many wonderful attrac- tions for tourism and holidays all over the province. Features of Guangdong Long history:In 214 B.C. the first emperor in Qing Dynasty brought the Lingnan under his control, and divided it into three parts. Since that time, the Han People moved into these regions and the BaiyuePeople became the members of Chinese nation. Location: southern part of China neighboring Hong Kong and Macau Local culture: Yue opera, Chaozhou opera Guangdong Han opera. Cantonese cuisine The Lingnan architecture Top rivers: the Zhujiang River (Pearl River) Xijiang River, the Beijiang River, the Dongjiang River, the Hanjiang River, the Rongjiang River and the Moyangjiang River. XiJiang River Top mountains: Dan Xia Mountain Dinghu Mountain Luofu Mountain Xiqiao Mountain Position: starting point of Chinese Democratic Revolution three special economic zonesShen Zhen, Zhuhai and Shantou Delta areas--developed 2010 Shanghai World Expo II. Clear the way :Language points Words and expressions 1. Forge v. shape (sth) by heating it in a fire and hammering; make an imitation or copy of (sth) in order to deceive people The smith forged the horseshoe with great skill. 这个铁匠用很精湛的技术打造马掌. He got the money dishonestly, by forging his brother’ signature on a check. 他仿冒兄弟的笔迹在支票上签字而骗领到这笔钱. Unit 1 Out