unit8大学E英语教程1.pptVIP

Cultural traditions in China 中国文化传统 Detailed Study of The Text 1 While some of the ancient Chinese cultural traditions have been forgetten or are no longer observed… While: prep. although 虽然，尽管 尽管有一些错误，但这篇文章是篇好文章。 While there are several errors in it, this essay is a good one. Observe: v. To do things and obey laws that are part of a religion or custom 遵守，奉行（宗教或习俗） Eg: 不遵守交通规则的人必将要吃苦头 Someone who doesnt observe traffic regulation will sweat. Detailed Study of the Text 2 Jade is a precious stone that was recorded in the early Chinese dictionary known as … record: v. To write information down so that it can be looked at in the future 记载，记录 她的丈夫记录了她花的每一分钱。 Her husband recorded every penny she spent. known as 被称作，被认为 3 Four Gentlemen: 梅 plum blossom 兰 orchid 竹 bamboo 菊 chrysanthemum Detailed Study of the Text 4 Many believe that the dragon can be traced back to the Emperor Huang, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. Consider : v. To think of sb or sth in a particular way 认为，将…看作 Consider sb / sth + (as) + 形容词 /名词 “认为某人或某事怎样”，其中as 可省略。 我们认为这次考试很重要。 We consider this text important. 我们总是把他看作我们的领导。 We always consider him as our leader. Detailed Study of the Text 5 The Chinese people see the dragon as a symbol of power, fortune, and wisdom. See… as 将…看作 人们将鸽子看作和平的象征。 People see the pigeon as a symbol of peace. 人们把长城看作中国的象征。 People see the Great Wall as a symbol of China. P149 Detailed Study of the Text 6 During many Chinese festivals, activities related to the dragon are held, for example, dragon dancing and dragon boat racing. related to 有关系的，相关的，有联系的 Eg: 糟糕的学习成绩与情绪失常有关。 Poor educational performance is related to emotional disturbance Dragon dancing 舞龙 Dragon boat racing: 赛龙舟 Detailed Study of the Text 对人们的生活产生影响 have an influence on peoples everyday life. 宝石 a precious stone 被称作，被认为 known as 正直、坚定和诚实的象征 a symbol of integrity, resolution, and modesty 植根于，来源于 be rooted in 依靠，依赖 depend on 龙的传人 the descendants of the dragon 追溯