第三节 关于中国，中国文化和中国人 About China, Chinese Culture, and the Chinese

       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。