Table manners are important in Britain, even today.
Wait for the host to invite you to the table. He or she may arrange a seat for you. You'd better not take your seat before the host sits. If the elderly are around, you can help them into their seats before you take your seat.
Learn to pass items. When someone says, "Please pass me the butter, reach for it only if you are the close stone to it. Take the item and place it next to your neighbour. And remember: always pass to the right.
Never leave spoons in the bowl when you finish using them.
A.Your table manners may influence people's judgment on you. |
B.Never talk with your mouth full of food. |
C.After you sit down, take your napkin from the table immediately, and place it neatly on your lap. |
D.Never make a sound when chewing. |
E.When you finish eating, soup spoons, coffee spoons and dessert spoons should be placed on the side of the plate. |
F.Consider every action before you do it. |
G.Continue passing the item in this manner until it reaches the person who asks for it. |
Ollivier Jean-Baptiste, 25, a vlogger from France living in China, delivered a speech on the latest episode of the China Daily Youth Power series on Jan 30. In his speech, Jean-Baptiste spoke about his initial impressions of China. Just like his family and friends, he saw China as a mysterious place with a culture entirely different from Western countries.
The idea of visiting China first came to him when his uncle, who worked in China, returned with endless praise for the Chinese lifestyle. “Everything, from the food to the scenery, was incredibly appealing,” he recalled.
Later, a Chinese woman introduced him personally to the everyday life of Chinese people, which exposed him to a different way of living. The woman later became his wife, and they moved to Beijing in 2022, which Jean-Baptiste described as “eye-opening” for him. “She took me to see the flag-raising ceremony. Witnessing countless people rushing toward the flag, I was deeply moved. It’s a country of strength, unity, and love,” he said.
When Jean-Baptiste went to his wife’s hometown, the beautiful countryside located in Southwest China, for the first time, a group of locals started shouting “waiguoren”, which means “foreigner”, and ran after him. He understood that this was their way of showing interest and hospitality. “Many, even those who spoke little English, would say ‘welcome to China’. I felt the warmth of home in a foreign country,” he said.
These experiences made Jean-Baptiste eager to spread Chinese culture. When he returned to France for vacation and shared photos in China with his family, they were also excited. After learning about the 15-day visa-free travel from France to China, they couldn’t wait to book their trip to China. “I’m overjoyed to host them showcasing China’s modern development and rich history,” he said. “I may be just an ordinary person with limited influence, but everyone can be a cultural ambassador.”
【小题1】What inspired Jean-Baptiste to visit China from France?A.His plan to start a new business. | B.His interest in his uncle’s experience. |
C.His dream of having an international tour. | D.His passion for spreading French culture. |
A.He lived in Beijing with his wife for years. | B.He learnt the daily life of Chinese people. |
C.He encountered many people in a ceremony. | D.He realized people’s love for the national flag. |
A.The experience of visiting a village. | B.The introduction to cultural diversity. |
C.The recommendation of Chinese custom. | D.The significance of communication. |
A.Ambitious and courageous. | B.Cautious and persistent. |
C.Devoted and enthusiastic. | D.Patient and dedicated. |
MEXICO CITY, April 1(Xinhua)——Discoveries at the legendary Sanxingdui ruins in southwest China show that the region’s ancient Shu state civilization shared similarities with the Maya, according to the director of the Chichen Itza archaeological site, Marco Antonio Santos.
The Sanxingdui ruins, located in the city of Guanghan, about 60 kilometers from Chengdu, belonged to the Shu Kingdom that existed at least 4,800 years ago and lasted more than 2,000 years. China announced on March 20 that archaeologists uncovered gold, ivory and jade objects dating back about 3,000 years in six sacrificial pits.
Santos told Xinhua that the bronze-made remains of trees buried at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom recall the Maya’s sacred ceiba tree, which symbolized the union of heaven, earth and the underworld for the civilization that flourished in Mesoamerica. “They are very important similarities.” said Santos, stressing that “the representations of trees in both cultures provide us with a symbolism that is very similar”.
“One notable feature of the recent discoveries at Sanxingdui was the interdisciplinary(跨学科的)work and technology applied by teams of Chinese archaeologists.” said Santos. “The technology allowed the unearthing of artifacts as fragile as silk remains, which other types of less careful excavation methods would not have been able to manage.” he said. “Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists could benefit projects in the Maya world, where the rainy climate and humidity are problematic for the conservation of objects.” said Santos.
“Every time our cultural knowledge increases, regardless of whether we speak one language or another, what it shows us is that we continue to be sister cultures, and, therefore, the exchange of such knowledge is fundamental.” said Santos.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “excavation” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.research | B.examination | C.digging | D.discovery |
A.The sacred ceiba tree is also found at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom. |
B.The recent discoveries at Sanxingdui featured interdisciplinary work and technology. |
C.Only the unearthing of silk remains needs to be managed with more careful methods. |
D.The language barrier is an issue that affects the cooperation between China and Mexico. |
A.China and Mexico continue to exchange cultural knowledge. |
B.The discovery of the Sanxingdui ruins in south west China shocks the world. |
C.Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists benefits projects in both countries. |
D.The discovery of the Sanxingdui ruins shows similarities between ancient Shu state and the Maya. |
A.A newspaper. | B.A historical novel. | C.A research review. | D.A guidebook. |
After spending a term in Spain, I have been trying to work out which common impressions on Spain have some truth in them and which don't.
Spain is always warm and sunny. This is not true. The city I stayed in, which is in central Spain, often becomes colder than London in winter. However, the city receives little rain all year round and gets very hot in summer.
The Spanish love to have fun.
Spain is a fascinating country, in which you are sure to have lots of fun. I find that a lot of the common impressions on Spain hold some truth.
A.Spain is famous for its Flamenco. |
B.Here’s what I have discovered so far. |
C.But the country is not limited to them. |
D.I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true. |
E.The following are correct impressions on Spain. |
F.Southern Spain tends to be warmer than northern Spain. |
G.Northern Spain is colder in summer and also colder in winter. |
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