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英语-文化交流与礼仪:关于中国,中国文化和中国人

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  1. C: What do you think of China?

  你怎么看中国?

  W1: China is a fascinating country. It has a lot to offer the world.

  中国是个迷人的国家,她对世界的贡献是巨大的。

  W2: I don't know a lot about China yet, but I'm eager to learn.

  我对中国还不太了解,但我很想知道。

  2. C: What do you think of the Chinese?

  你怎么看中国人?

  W1:Chinese are very hospitable and kind-hearted.

  中国人民热情好客,亲切友好。

  W2: Chinese value family and education more than Americans.

  中国人比美国人更看重家庭和教育。

  3. C: What are your feelings about life in China?

  你觉得在中国的生活怎么样?

  W1: Life in China is so different from life in my country.

  中国的生活跟我们国家的截然不同。

  W2: Life here seems more stable than life in my country.

  这里的生活似乎比我们国家的更稳定些。

  C: How do you like the Great Wall?

  你觉得

长城怎么样?

  W1: It's the most amazing thing I've ever seen!

  那是我见过的最令人震撼的景观!

  W2: It's really awesome! Words can't describe it!

  真令人敬佩!无法用言语来形容。

  【额外奉献】

  Words can't describe... 无法用言语表达

  1) Words can't describe how thankful I am.

  我对你的感激之情溢于言表。

  2) Words can't describe how lucky you are.

  你的运气真是无法用言语来表达。

  3) Words can't describe the way I feel.

  我的感觉难以言表。

  4. C: What do you think of the Forbidden City?

  你认为故宫怎么样?

  W1: I feel like I am walking through history.

  走进故宫,就像徜徉在历史的长河中。

  W2: It's really proof of the China's greatness and wisdom.

  那可真是中国人民伟大和智慧的见证。

  5. C: What do you want to know about China?

  你想对中国了解些什么?

  W1: I want to know more about traditional Chinese medicine.

  我想知道更多有关传统中医的事。

  W2: I want to know about opportunities for my business.

  我想了解一些商机。

  W3: I really want to know more about the English education in China.

  我非常想对中国的英语教育状况多一些了解。

  6. C: What attracts you the most about China?

  中国的什么最吸引你?

  W1: The ancient culture, the friendly people and the terrific food.

  中国的古代文化,友好的人民和美味的食品。

  W2: The exciting atmosphere of change and development.

  那令人振奋的巨变和发展氛围。

  7. C: What was your first impression of China?

  你对中国的第一印象是什么?

  W1: I was so amazed by the large population. There are so many people everywhere.

  中国庞大的人口让我吃惊。到处都是人。

  W2: China was much more modern than I expected. The cities are filled with skyscrapers.

  中国比我想象中的要更现代化。城市里到处是摩天大楼。

  W3: It's very different from what I expected. It's not at all like what I thought.

  跟我想象中的大不一样,根本不像我想的那样。

  8. C: What do you like best about China?

  对于中国,你最喜欢的是什么?

  W1: The hospitality of the Chinese.

  中国人的热情好客。

  W2: The history and unique features of its

  different cities.

  不同城市的历史和特色。

  W3: I never have to pay for anything. Everywhere I go, I can stay and eat for free. You know why, because they want to learn English!

  我走到哪儿都不用花钱,白吃白住。你知道为什么吗,他们都想跟我学英语!

  9. C: What do you dislike most about China?

  对于中国,你最不喜欢的是什么?

  W1: The pollution.

  污染。

  W2: I hate the way people spit and litter. It really turns me off.

  我讨厌人们随地吐痰、乱丢垃圾,这令我很反感。

  10. C: What do you find interesting about life in China?

  你发现在中国生活有什么有趣之处?

  W1: There are so many people and so many differences from western culture.

  人很多,而且中西文化有很大差异。

  W2: Ancient culture and modern development exist side by side.

  

传统文化和现代化发展共存。

  W3: There are so many different cities and so many different customs. Every city has a unique personality.

  众多不同的城市,众多不同的风俗。每个城市都有它独特的一面。

  11. C: What cities have you been to?/ Where have you been?

  你去过哪些城市?/你都去过哪里?

  W1: I've been to Beijing and Shanghai. They are very impressive.

  我去过北京和上海,我对这两个城市印象很深。

  W2: I've been to a lot of cities in China. I love them all.

  我过去中国的很多城市,这些城市我都喜欢。

  12. C: Where would you like to go?

  你想去哪里?

  W: I'd like to go to Xi'an and Guilin. I want to see the Terra Cotta Warriors and the mountains of Yangshuo.

  我想去西安和桂林。我想去看看

兵马俑和阳朔的山。

  13. C: What is your favorite place in China?

  你最喜欢中国的哪个地方?

  W1: Absolutely Beijing! There is no city like the Capital. You can never get tired of Beijing. There is so much history and culture.

  当然是北京了!没有一个城市比得上首都。你对北京永远也不会厌倦,她拥有悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。

  W2: I have two favorite places in China, Sanya and Shanghai. Sanya in Hainan has the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Shanghai is a very energetic and exciting city.

  中国有两个地方是我最喜欢的,三亚和上海。海南的三亚有我见过的最美丽的海滩。上海是一个充满活力和激情的城市。

  14. C: What would you like to buy and take back from China?

  你想在中国买点什么带回去?

  W1: China is so famous for its silk. I'd like to buy some for my mother.

  中国的丝绸闻名遐迩。我要买一些给我母亲。

  15. C: Do you think the Chinese are less sensitive than the people in your country?

  你认为中国人比你们国家的人更随和吗?

  W1: Yes, the Chinese are very tolerant.

  是的。中国人很懂得容忍。

  W2: No, Chinese worry about losing face a lot more than people in my country.

  不,中国人比我们国家的人更爱面子。

  16. C: What makes you feel embarrassed in China?

  在中国,什么让你感到尴尬?

  W1: I don't like being stared at. It makes me uncomfortable.

  我不喜欢人们盯着我看,这让我觉得很不自在。

  W2: I don't like being asked personal questions, especially about how much things cost.

  我不喜欢被问到私人问题,尤其是我买什么东西花了多少钱。

  17. C: What are your suggestions regarding the development of China?

  关于中国的发展,你有何建议?

  W1: Learn some ideas from western countries and protect the environment.

  学习西方国家的做法,保护环境。

  W2: Don't destroy historical sites just to put up more modern buildings.

  不要为了建更多的现代建筑而毁坏历史古迹。


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