旅游英語教程 (朱華主編)U02

1、2,Unit,A Chinese Cultural Tour(2,Major Topics,Part I Listening ActivitiesChinese Culture中國文化,Words and expressions diversity n.差異性 philosophy n.哲學, 哲學體系 Christian adj.基督教的, 信基督教的 sericulture n.養(yǎng)蠶 pluralism n. 多樣性 dominant adj.占優(yōu)勢的, 支配的 Mongol n.蒙古人語 Manchu n.滿族,worship vt.崇拜, 尊敬 division n.分開, 分裂 tr

2、ansient adj.短暫的, 瞬時的 unification n.統(tǒng)一, 一致 outlive v.比.長命, 比.耐久 legacy n.遺贈(物), 遺產(chǎn) tremendous adj.極大的, 巨大的 asset n.資產(chǎn), 有用的東西 keenly adv.敏銳地,Chinese Culture 1. Listen to the tape, underline the mistakes in the passage and fill in the right ones in the blanks,1. _Chinese culture is a complete system, i

3、ncluding its own philosophy, literature and paintings, medicine, technology and science as well as language and festivals. 2. _All of these are quite different from other civilizations, especially from the Christian culture. Chinese culture originated from its sericulture,arts,agriculture,3. _And as

4、 a result of its developed agriculture and imperial system, which lasted about 5,500 years, scholars, as a new class, was born. They had contributed a lot to what Chinese culture is. 4. _The richness of Chinese culture also finds expression in its diversity and abundance. China has always been a cou

5、ntry of many ethnic groups. No matter which ethnic groupwas dominant, be it Hans, Mongols, or Manchus, her various peoples always could live under the same roof, worshipped the same emperor,5,000 years,pluralism,5. _It is true that there were periods of division, but division was transient and unity

6、 has outlived division. All these peoples have their own legacies, but they share the same legacy as well. 6. _The diversity and pluralism of Chinese culture is a tremendous wealth. This is very keenly felt now. Increasing value is attached to this national warehouse treasure,unification,asset,2. Li

7、sten to the tape again, and match the information in column A with that in column B (There are three extra items in column B,3,Part Two: Situational DialogueConfucianism儒家思想,Words and expressions benevolent adj.慈善的 sin n.罪惡, 邪惡 humanitarian n.人道主義者, 人文主義者 orthodox adj.正統(tǒng)的, 傳統(tǒng)的 Proper Nouns Jesus Chr

8、ist 耶穌基督 Summer Palace頤和園 The Mountain Resort in Chengde承德避暑山莊,An emperor over his subject; a husband over his wife, and a father over his son; five constant virtues, namely benevolence (ren), righteousness (yi), propriety (li), wisdom (zhi) and fidelity (xin) as basic ethical code. Although Confuci

9、an is condemned for some of its views, it has branded Chinese and their life,三綱五常,The Golden Sound and Jade Vibration,The dismounting steles,Useful expressions for tourism,1) 這是有名的明清一條街。你就跟我來吧，錯不了的。 This is the famous Ming and Qing Street. Come with me. I wont be wrong. 2) 來這兒的樂趣就是淘寶，挺便宜地買一件東西。 One

10、of the fun things about coming here is treasure hunting. You get something cheaply,3) 上次你不是幫我買了個“天價”筆筒嗎？ Didnt you buy a super expensive pen holder for me last time? 4) 白高興了一場，原來還是個假古董。 We got so excited for nothing. It turned out to be a fake antique,Confucianism,Mr. Wang Jing continues to discuss

11、Confucianism with Jane on the way. They focus on the core of his philosophy and its influence on the Chinese society. Wang: Confucius had exerted a great influence on the Chinese society. His idea has become the main stream of Chinese thinking for more than 2000 years. Jane: Well, I know Confucius h

12、ad great influence on the Chinese society. What are these influences? Wang: Confucius stuck to righteousness. He was always ready to help others and treated others with tolerance and honesty. To him, a benevolent person is one who loves others. He said, “Do not give others what you do not want yours

13、elf,Jane: He is really a saint in China, just like our Jesus Christ. Does he have any other good ideas? Wang: He thought people were born with only a little difference, but the environment and education of ones growth created peoples personality and behavior. So its waste of time to debate whether h

14、uman is born evil or divine. Jane: I agree with his idea. I think all men are the same when they are born. I dont believe they have sins when they are just babies. Wang: Confucius also thought that one should love ones parents, respect elders, be kind to brothers, and generous and understanding to o

15、thers,Jane: So he is a humanitarian. Do you think so? Wang: Yes, he is. The Confucianism was regarded as the orthodox ideas during the long periods of feudalism in China. His thought had the most enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture. When you visit the Confucius Temple, you will know mo

16、re about Confucianism. Jane: Mr. Wang, Ive learnt a lot about Confucianism. I hope to learn more when you make the introduction at the site,Wang: Im ready to serve you. Look ahead! The Confucius Temple is around the corner. It is a magnificent temple, isnt it? Together with the Summer Palace in Beij

17、ing and the Mountain Resort in Chengde, the temple is one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. Jane: What a marvelous temple! I hope Ill learn more about Confucianism when we visit the temple. Wang: Now, here we are. Please take your valuables and just leave your luggage wi

18、th our driver. Lets go in to have a look! Jane: Thank you,1. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions,1. How do you understand the saying “Do not give others what you do not want yourself”? 2. Do you think people are born with no difference? How do the environment and education infl

19、uence ones personality and behavior,The meaning of the saying is similar to the Bible teaching: “All those things which you would have men do to you, even so do you to them: because this is the law and the prophets.,People are born with a little difference. Environment and education of ones growth c

20、reated peoples personality and behavior,3. How do you understand Confucius as a humanitarian? 4. Why was Confucianism regarded as the orthodox ideas? How does Confucianism influence todays China,Confucius advocated that one should love ones parents, respect elders, be kind to brothers, and generous

21、and understanding to others. His philosophy has profoundly reflected the idea of humanism,The Confucianism was regarded as the orthodox ideas during the long periods of feudalism in China because his thought had the most enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture. Confucianism has exerted a g

22、reat impact on every aspect of Chinese people, including their thoughts, behavior and so on,Part Three: Cultural ChinaChinese Porcelains中國瓷器,Words and expressions porcelain n.瓷器 imperial adj.皇帝的 bizarre adj. (指態(tài)度,容貌,款式等) 奇異的 pottery n.陶器, 陶器場 kiln n.(磚, 石灰等的)窯, 爐 emergence n.浮現(xiàn), 露出 glaze n.釉料, 釉面 tr

23、ansparent adj.透明的, 明晰的 elegant adj.端莊的, 雅致的,vigor n.精力, 活力 censer n.香爐 handicraft n.手工藝, 手工藝品 exquisite adj.高雅的, 精致的 Proper Nouns Prussian Kingdom普魯士王國 Dresden Museum 德累斯頓博物館 Jingdezhen 景德鎮(zhèn),Chinese Porcelains,On April 9, 1717, Augustus II of Germany reached an agreement with the neighboring Prussian

24、 Kingdom to offer 600 handsome and brave imperial soldiers in exchange for 127 Chinese porcelains. The exchange is a bizarre story of world history, and the 127 pieces are still on display in the Dresden Museum in Germany. Porcelain developed from pottery. The earliest porcelains appeared in the Sha

25、ng and Zhou dynasties about 3000 years ago. By the Eastern Han Dynasty (25A.D.-220), porcelain production skills had matured. By the Song Dynasty some seven centuries later, the porcelain industry was flourishing,There were many famous porcelain kilns at the time; each different kiln system produced

26、 varied styles of work. Blue and white porcelain has a white base with blue designs. The best blue and white porcelains were made in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province during the Yuan Dynasty. The emergence of blue and white porcelain is of epoch-making significance in porcelain history. The glaze of bl

27、ue and white porcelain is transparent and the base is thin and light. Blue designs are applied to the white body of the porcelain,making it appear elegant, fresh and full of vigor Blue and white porcelain wares include plates, vases, censers, kettles, pots, bowls and cups, which have complicated des

28、igns on their bodies. The paintings on some porcelain pieces are free sketches of rich subject matter and constitute a special Chinese handicraft. Blue and white porcelain developed and spread quickly after its emergence. By the Yuan Dynasty, porcelains had been exported to Japan, Korea, the Philipp

29、ines, Thailand, India, Turkey, Iran and some European and Latin American countries, and had become treasures in many state museums,The red glaze, flower pattern lid, blue and white porcelain pot produced in the Yuan Dynasty in the collection of the British David Foundation is one of the most exquisi

30、te blue and white porcelain pieces in the world,1. Read the travelogue carefully, and decide whether the statements are true or false,1._ Prussian Kingdom offered 600 handsome and brave imperial soldiers to Germany in exchange for 127 Chinese porcelains. 2._ About 3000 years ago porcelain first appe

31、ared and the porcelain industry began to flourish until the Song Dynasty. 3._ The emergence of blue and white porcelain is of epoch-making significance in porcelain history because it has a white base with blue designs. 4._ Porcelains had never been exported to Latin American countries except for Ja

32、pan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Turkey and Iran,False,True,False,False,Four: Introduction to Cultural TopicsSichuan Food川菜,Words and expressions extraordinary adj.特別的, 非凡的 brochure n.小冊子 pungent adj.(指氣味、味道)刺激性的, 辛辣的 appetizing adj.美味可口的, 促進食欲的 savory adj.開胃的, 風味極佳的 harmonious adj.和諧的,

33、 協(xié)調(diào)的 blend blend n.混合 texture n.質(zhì)地, 紋理, 結構,balance 使平衡 appetizer n.開胃食品, 開胃物 appetite n.食欲, 胃口, 欲望, 愛好 snack n.小吃, 快餐 unique adj.唯一的, 獨特的 Proper Nouns Sliced Pigs Ear in Chilly Oil.涼拌豬耳朵 Chicken Cubes with Chili Peppers.辣子雞丁 Egg Rolls蛋卷 Long Chao Shou龍抄手 Spiced Peanut Noodles 擔擔面,Sichuan Food,Ladies

34、 and Gentlemen! Welcome to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan! You look a bit tired tonight. I know your flight has been delayed for almost three hours. You must be very hungry; I bet I am also terribly hungry because I have been waiting for you in the airport more than four hours. Tonight well ha

35、ve a welcome party. It is the first meal you have in Sichuan. I know you are expecting something extraordinary to offer, for Sichuan is popular for its diversity of dishes and snacks. Most of youve read the menu,The menu says that Sichuan food is one of the four best foods in China, popular for its

36、spicy and pungent flavors, so you should be brave enough to take it. Everyone should approach a meal in the same spirit of adventure. Keep in your mind that you are eating not only the food, but also the Chinese culture. No food is really enjoyed unless it is anticipated, discussed and eaten. Cheers

37、! Everybody! Would please take the cold dishes first? I know all of you are hungry. Take some snacks and cold dishes first, and the hot food will be served in ten minutes. The soup is the last dish according to the routine of Sichuan food,Look at this dish! The color and shape are attractive, arent

38、they? It has an appetizing name- Sliced Pigs Ear in Chilly Oil. The dish is red in color with tender savory, hot and a bit sweet taste. Not as hot as you expect! Am I right? Our chef has more to consider than just simply preparing food. As you are from the United States, he balances hot and cold dis

39、hes, making sure that they conform to the different regional preferences. He also makes it attractive, with a harmonious blend of color and texture. Here is the hot dish. It is called Chicken Cubes with Chili Peppers. This dish is definitely one of the spiced Sichuan foods. But just have a try,The l

40、ocal people say, “A man who does eat the hot food is not really a man.” Since you are traveling in Sichuan, you should learn a little bit about Sichuan food and our food culture. When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do. Ladies and Gentlemen! Chengdu is a city of having pleasure in eating and drink

41、ing. It really has numerous dishes, including appetizers with various flavors, to satisfy any appetite. In Chengdu, you may find about 200 sorts of snacks, each with a unique flavor. Ive ordered some of the best for you tonight. Egg Rolls, Long Chao Shou and Spiced Peanut Noodles are just few to off

42、er. Cheers! Wish you a very pleasant trip in Sichuan,Part Five: Additional Know-howPassenger Frisk乘客安檢,I. Dialogue for Travel 旅行對話,Passenger Frisk,Officer: Good morning, madam! For security reasons, we have to check your luggage. Judy: Here are all my personal belongings. Do I have to open all of my

43、 packages? Officer: Yes, please open your packages. Wed like to have a look. Judy: Yes, sir. I dont think there is any contraband in my luggage. Officer: I hope so. The mineral water is not allowed in any carry-on luggage. I think I must confiscate it. Well offer it to you on the plane. It is free,J

44、udy: Sorry for my mistake. I forgot any drinks are forbidden to take abroad. Officer: Please hold out your arms. Our security officer has to frisk you. Judy: OK. But I want a woman security officer for the body search. Officer: Of course. ()You are through. Take all your belongings, please move on.

45、Have a good journey! Judy: Thank you, sir,II. Itinerary旅游線路,Readers of the itineraries are usually tourists or potential tourists. A good itinerary will help tourists understand the content of a tour, permitting him to make necessary preparations emotionally and practically. It also helps encourage

46、potential tourists to make some choices. The elements of an itinerary required to determine the choice of a travel product are: destination, services and price. The simplicity and visual impact of a brochure are also important. When we write an itinerary, we need to consider the potential readers la

47、nguage ability and their limited time by concisely providing the necessary details,Six-day Tour of Beijing, Xian北京西安六日游,Cities to Visit:Beijing,Xian Quotation:US $850/p.p. Departure time: March 12th, 2006 Tour Description: The six days will present you a panorama view of China, including the modern

48、capital of Beijing to see the well-known Great Wall(長城) & Forbidden City(紫禁城) and the ancient capital of Xian known for its Terra-cotta warriors and horses(兵馬俑). this tour, you will get to know the glory of ancient China and also the future of todays China. The six days tour will bring you the histo

49、ry over two thousand years of China,Itinerary,Day 01 Arrive in Beijing by Air China(中國國際航空公司) at afternoon (Beijing Time), meet your guide and transfer to Beijing Hotel(北京飯店). Welcome dinner. Day 02 American buffet breakfast between 07:00-08:30, and then take a bus to Temple of Heaven(天壇) in the mor

50、ning to begin a full but relaxed day tour. Back to Hotel after lunch for a break. At 14:00 visit Tiananmen Square(天安門廣場) and Forbidden City, and then have a dinner in a Dai nationality style restaurant. Back to hotel. (BLD,Day 03 Leave at 8:30 in the morning after a good sleep and breakfast, on the

51、way to Great Wall (one-hour drive) to drop in the cloisonn factory, and to appreciate one of the most famous Chinese crafts. Lunch at Sifang Restaurant(四方飯店)after the tour. Back to hotel about at 17:00, leave again at 18:30 for the Peking roasted duck banquet.(BLD,Day 04 Leave your checked-out lugga

52、ge out of your room at 07:30, finish your breakfast and check out of hotel before 08:30, take a bus to Summer Palace, the most beautiful resort in China. After lunch, visit Beijing Hutong (Lanes北京胡同).Flight to Xian, and check in Bell Tower Hotel(鼓樓飯店), which is located at center of Xian, free. (BL,Day 05 Breakfast between 07:00-8:30, then go to the Museum of T