Category: Chinese Reading

The kingdom of animals and plants: xīshuānɡbǎnnà

              西双版纳位于云南省辖区的最南端。它有着密密丛丛的原始森林和热带雨林,各种各样的动植物休憩其中,空中花园的名称也由此而来。同样名声在外的是它那广阔的自然动物园土地,西双版纳的热带雨林和季风丛林为1000多种动物提供了良好的栖息场所。在浓密的没有边际的森林里,野象和野牛惬意地漫步,孔雀舒展着美丽的羽毛,长臂猿穿行其中,犀鸟轻轻耳语。Xishuangbanna is the southernmost prefecture of Yunnan Province. The prefecture is nicknamed "Aerial Garden" for its luxuriant and multi-layered primitive woods and tropical rain forests, which are teeming with animals and plants. Renowned as a huge natural zoo, Xishuangbanna's rain forest and monsoon jungles provide a habitat for nearly 1000 species of animals. Within thick and boundless forests wild elephants and wild oxen ramble about, with peacocks in their pride, gibbons at play, and hornbills whispering.

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Spring chant–“A Spring Moring”

春天是一年中最好的时节,面对满园春色,相信谁也不会吝惜(lìn xī)赞美之词。让我们一起学习一下富有诗意(shī yì)的表达吧。 Spring is the best season in the year, being faced with the beautiful scenery of springtime,  I believe that no one would grudge the kind words.  So,  let's learn about the poetic expression together.chūn xiǎo

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Li Ning & Nike

“中国的耐克(Nike)”?不尽然。如果李宁(Li Ning)因循当前的发展轨迹,它与耐克的相似点就将止于那个与耐克相似的商标。“China’s Nike”? Not exactly. If Li Ning continues on its current trajectory, the similarities will start and end with the swoosh-alike logo.

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Nostalgia–Night Thoughts

“诗以达意”。久居海外的游子不时会涌起思乡之情。除了给家人打个电话,有没有想过用一首诗歌来表达?今天我们要欣赏的诗歌–《静夜思》恰好表达了这种乡愁。 "Poetry is used to convey one's affection".  Those who live abroad are filled with homesickness at times. Have you thought about using a poem to express the feeling besides a family call?  Today we'll appreciate of the poem- "Night Thoughts" which just  conveys the feeling of nostalgia.

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“月饼税”让月饼变了味 Mooncake tax leaves bitter taste

据《上海日报》报道,中秋节临近,有关“月饼税”的征收再次引发大众热议。 The approach of the Mid-Autumn Festival has reignited debate about China’s "mooncake tax," Shanghai Daily reported. 近来,北京、上海、南京各税务部门提示,各公司中秋节所发放的月饼在缴税范围内,需将月饼的市场价值加入到员工的工资内,然后按工资标准个税进行扣除。 Tax authorities

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