The Reporter asked last runs up to the end point athlete: ” you have run last, is very disappionted?” The athlete said excitedly: “how can you say disappionted? You had not seen they 7 are running because i'm tracing them, they are scared of me! ”记者问最后一名跑到终点的运动员：”你跑了最后一名，是不是很没劲啊？” 运动员激动地说：“怎么能说没劲呢？你没看到他们7个人被我追得直跑吗？ ”
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Chinese Culture—The great wall
A Chinese saying goes like that, "you are not a real hero until you have climbed the Great Wall". The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was enlisted in the World Heritage in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus stretching approximately 6,700 kilometers from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some sections are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance. The wall was originally built in the Spring/Autumn Period, and Warring States Period as a defensive fortification. It went through constant extensions and repairs in later dynasties. In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the "Great" wall until the Qin Dynasty. The First Emperor succeeded in his effort to have the walls joined together to fend off the invasions from the Huns in the north after the unification of China. Since then, the wall has served as a monument of the Chinese nation throughout history. However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty. The wall is complemented by defensive fighting stations, to which wall defenders may retreat if overwhelmed. Each tower has unique and restricted stairways and entries to confuse attackers. Barracks and administrative centers are located at larger intervals. In addition to the usual military weapons of the period, specialized wall defense weapons were used. It is in the north of China, and if you are in Beijing you can go to Badaling Hill to see one part of the great building.It is i the borth of beijing,about 18kilometers away from the city center.
The construction of the wall, drew heavily on the local resources for construction materials, was carried out in line with the local conditions under the management of contract and responsibility system. A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners, and local people, built the wall. The construction result demonstrates the manifestation of the wisdom and tenacity of the Chinese people. The wall has long been incorporated into Chinese mythology and popular symbolism. The most beautiful of several legends is about the collapse of a section of the wall caused by Meng Jiangnu, who cried bitterly over the death of her husband in the construction of the wall. This legend has been spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas.
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The construction of the wall, drew heavily on the local resources for construction materials, was carried out in line with the local conditions under the management of contract and responsibility system. A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners, and local people, built the wall. The construction result demonstrates the manifestation of the wisdom and tenacity of the Chinese people. The wall has long been incorporated into Chinese mythology and popular symbolism. The most beautiful of several legends is about the collapse of a section of the wall caused by Meng Jiangnu, who cried bitterly over the death of her husband in the construction of the wall. This legend has been spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas.
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Chinese culture-chopsticks筷子
When you go to a Chinese restaurant you have to use chopsticks instead of a knife and fork. 到中国餐馆用餐时,不用刀叉而得用筷子。
筷子，古称“箸”，它是当今世界上公认的独特餐具，对使用刀叉的欧美人士来说，学会用筷子确有一定的难度，可一旦能熟练地操纵这两根小玩意，使用起来却是灵巧无比，所以西方有学者赞扬筷箸是古老的东方文明代表，是华夏民族聪明和智慧的结晶。
中国每天有十多亿人口一日三餐筷不离手，正因为餐餐用筷、日日用筷、年年用筷、人人用筷，所以中国人对筷箸习以为常，视若无睹，因此历史上很少发现有关筷箸文化的记载，即使在某些古籍中偶而写有只字片语，也是记录其他事而非指箸本身而言。千百年来，也很少发现有专人对筷箸进行研究和探讨。
中国是筷子的发源地，以筷进餐少说已有3000年历史，是世界上以筷为食的母国。筷子看起来只是非常简单的两根小细棒，但它有挑、拨、夹、拌、扒等功能，且使用方便，价廉物美。筷子也是当今世界上一种独特的餐具。凡是使用过筷子者，不论华人或是老外，无不钦佩筷子的发明者。可是它是何人发明？何时创造诞生？现在谁也无法回答这个问题。
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筷子，古称“箸”，它是当今世界上公认的独特餐具，对使用刀叉的欧美人士来说，学会用筷子确有一定的难度，可一旦能熟练地操纵这两根小玩意，使用起来却是灵巧无比，所以西方有学者赞扬筷箸是古老的东方文明代表，是华夏民族聪明和智慧的结晶。
中国每天有十多亿人口一日三餐筷不离手，正因为餐餐用筷、日日用筷、年年用筷、人人用筷，所以中国人对筷箸习以为常，视若无睹，因此历史上很少发现有关筷箸文化的记载，即使在某些古籍中偶而写有只字片语，也是记录其他事而非指箸本身而言。千百年来，也很少发现有专人对筷箸进行研究和探讨。
中国是筷子的发源地，以筷进餐少说已有3000年历史，是世界上以筷为食的母国。筷子看起来只是非常简单的两根小细棒，但它有挑、拨、夹、拌、扒等功能，且使用方便，价廉物美。筷子也是当今世界上一种独特的餐具。凡是使用过筷子者，不论华人或是老外，无不钦佩筷子的发明者。可是它是何人发明？何时创造诞生？现在谁也无法回答这个问题。
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That is not my dog那不是我的狗
A woman walks into a pet shop and sees a lovely little dog. She asks the shopkeeper, "Does your dog bite?" The shopkeeper says, "No, my dog does not bite." Then the woman bends down and tries to touch the dog. the dog bites her. "Ouch!" she crys, "You said your dog did not bite." The shopkeeper replies, "That is not my dog." 一位女士走进一家宠物店，看见一只很可爱的小狗．她问店主："你的狗咬人吗?" 店主说:"不, 我的狗不咬人。" 于是这位女士弯下腰想去摸摸这条狗. 狗咬了她. "哎哟!"她叫道,"你说过你的狗不咬人的." 店主回答说:"那不是我的狗."
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
The Double Ninth Festival重阳节
On the Double Ninth Festival, people customarily climb mountains, appreciate chrysanthemum flowers, drink chrysanthemum wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. The Double Ninth Festival is also the "Old Men Festival". Old people are especially meant to improve their health by taking part in the activities on the day of the festival.
The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. It is an occasion to remember one's ancestors, the sacrifices they made and the hardships they underwent. Often, family outings are organised during which people search to renew their appreciation of nature and to reaffirm their love and concern for family members and close friends.
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The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. It is an occasion to remember one's ancestors, the sacrifices they made and the hardships they underwent. Often, family outings are organised during which people search to renew their appreciation of nature and to reaffirm their love and concern for family members and close friends.
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The origins of the Double Ninth Festival重阳节的来历
The "Chong Yang Festival" is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and it is as such known as the Double Ninth Festival.
The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC). According to the yin/yang dichotomy that forms a basis to the Chinese world view, yin represents the elements of darkness and yang represents life and brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth day of the ninth month is a double yang day, hence the name "Chong Yang Festival". (Chong means "repeat" in Chinese.) The ninth month also heralds the approach of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and filial Chinese sons and daughters extended this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. The Double Ninth Festival, therefore, also became an occasion to visit the graves of dead family members. Clothes made of paper would then be burnt as offerings.
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The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC). According to the yin/yang dichotomy that forms a basis to the Chinese world view, yin represents the elements of darkness and yang represents life and brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth day of the ninth month is a double yang day, hence the name "Chong Yang Festival". (Chong means "repeat" in Chinese.) The ninth month also heralds the approach of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and filial Chinese sons and daughters extended this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. The Double Ninth Festival, therefore, also became an occasion to visit the graves of dead family members. Clothes made of paper would then be burnt as offerings.
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Friday, October 3, 2008
The National Day of the People's Republic of China
The PRC was founded on FIRST OF October 1, 1949 with a ceremony at Tiananmen Square. The Central People's Governmentpassed the Resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China on SECOND OF December 2,1949 and declared( di care) that FISRT OF October 1 is the National Day.
When the anniversary is a multiple of five (e.g. the 50th, 55th, or 60th),large scale official celebrations may be held, including an inspection of troops on Tiananmen Square.
1949年10月1日，中华人民共和国在北京天安门广场举行开国大典。1949年10月2日，中央人民政府通过《关于中华人民共和国国庆日的决议》，规定每年10月1日为国庆日，并以这一天作为宣告中华人民共和国成立的日子。
当周年的年份是五的倍数时（如50 ,55 ，或60 ），将会举行大规模的官方庆典，包括在天安门广场举行阅兵仪式。
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When the anniversary is a multiple of five (e.g. the 50th, 55th, or 60th),large scale official celebrations may be held, including an inspection of troops on Tiananmen Square.
1949年10月1日，中华人民共和国在北京天安门广场举行开国大典。1949年10月2日，中央人民政府通过《关于中华人民共和国国庆日的决议》，规定每年10月1日为国庆日，并以这一天作为宣告中华人民共和国成立的日子。
当周年的年份是五的倍数时（如50 ,55 ，或60 ），将会举行大规模的官方庆典，包括在天安门广场举行阅兵仪式。
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The national holiday
The national holiday lasts five days and most workers are given time off to visit relatives and take time for traveling.
The National Day is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a varietyof government-organised festivities, including fireworks and concerts.Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered(VEAR) leaders,such as Sun Yat-Sen, are publicly displayed.
全国公共假期5天，很多工人会选择这时候探望亲友或是旅行。
国庆节是举国同庆的，中国大陆，香港，澳门，和各级地方政府均会举办官宴进行庆祝，同时还会燃放烟花和举行联欢晚会。在一些公共场所，如在北京天安门广场，均以欢庆为主题进行装饰。一些著名的领导人，如孙中山的肖像也会公开展示。
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The National Day is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a varietyof government-organised festivities, including fireworks and concerts.Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered(VEAR) leaders,such as Sun Yat-Sen, are publicly displayed.
全国公共假期5天，很多工人会选择这时候探望亲友或是旅行。
国庆节是举国同庆的，中国大陆，香港，澳门，和各级地方政府均会举办官宴进行庆祝，同时还会燃放烟花和举行联欢晚会。在一些公共场所，如在北京天安门广场，均以欢庆为主题进行装饰。一些著名的领导人，如孙中山的肖像也会公开展示。
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