Thanks to a TV show, Fu Sheng, a scholar (学者) is no longer a stranger to us. He is a scholar who lived during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. Thanks to this scholar, we have the chance to enjoy the great book Shangshu, one of the “five classics (五经)” of Confucianism (儒学).
The TV show is named China in the Classics. The wonderful program was presented (播出) by CCTV. In its first episode (集), the scholar’s story was turned into a play. After watching it, people not only showed great interest, but also were deeply moved by an ordinary man’s efforts to protect and pass on a country’s culture.
It was not an easy task for Tian Qinxin, head of the National Theater of China and the art director of the show, to turn an ancient classic into a one hour stage show that connects with the people of today. However, he made it and the show received high praise from people.
The 11-episode show features (以……为特色) one classic Chinese book of ancient times in each episode, letting rich history shake hands with modern expressions. “Through the classics, we can see the foundations of modern China,” said Tian. “No matter how the human history has developed, they still have a great influence on us. The classics remind us not to forget our past and explain where our cultural confidence (自信) comes from.”
【小题1】When did Fu Sheng live?He lived
【小题2】Who was China in the Classics presented by?
It was presented by
【小题3】What can we know from Paragraph 3?
The show received
【小题4】Which word means “基础” in the passage?
It is
【小题5】What do the classics remind us?
They remind us
