ONE of the most interesting aspects of Chinese social life for a foreigner liv- ing in China is watching the urgency with which parents search for suitable partners for their unmarried sons and daughters. Apparently ...ONE of the most interesting aspects of Chinese social life for a foreigner liv- ing in China is watching the urgency with which parents search for suitable partners for their unmarried sons and daughters. Apparently fed up with their off- spring, many of whom are in their 30s, still single, proactive parents have taken matters into their own hands and literally gone spouse hunting.展开更多
The couple held hands.They both cherished this marriage very much.They were both in their late thirties,and married for the second time.Their remarried life,however,was about as sweet as their first marriages.They bot...The couple held hands.They both cherished this marriage very much.They were both in their late thirties,and married for the second time.Their remarried life,however,was about as sweet as their first marriages.They both thanked god for giving them the chance to love each other.He had an eight-year-old son,and she had a seven year-old daughter.They treated each other’s child as their own.The couple enjoyed the sunbeam of life and many wonderful things in the world.They lived years being courteous to each other and watching their children grow.They were never seen bickering.Even their children proudly remarked:“Our parents have never gotten mad at each other.”展开更多
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty(mid-seventh century A.D.),Princess Wencheng married Songtsen Gampo,the ruler of Tubo Kingdom,spreading Central Plains culture and advanced skills to Tubo.This ha...During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty(mid-seventh century A.D.),Princess Wencheng married Songtsen Gampo,the ruler of Tubo Kingdom,spreading Central Plains culture and advanced skills to Tubo.This has become a remarkable tale of ethnic solidality throughout history.展开更多
Every gram of gold will be subsidized by 3 yuan ($0.48), purchase of every car will get 500-yuan ($79.41) cash back and wedding photos now enjoy a discount of 5 percent. These discounts make up part of the marriag...Every gram of gold will be subsidized by 3 yuan ($0.48), purchase of every car will get 500-yuan ($79.41) cash back and wedding photos now enjoy a discount of 5 percent. These discounts make up part of the marriage subsidy provided to newly married couples in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province.展开更多
marry是一个常用的词,现将其用法作一归纳并举例说明如下,供同学们学习时参考。一、marry表示“结婚、嫁或娶某人”的意思时,应注意以下几点:1.在大多数情况下marry用作及物动词,后面需要用表示人的名词作宾语,要么直接使用被动...marry是一个常用的词,现将其用法作一归纳并举例说明如下,供同学们学习时参考。一、marry表示“结婚、嫁或娶某人”的意思时,应注意以下几点:1.在大多数情况下marry用作及物动词,后面需要用表示人的名词作宾语,要么直接使用被动语态。例如:Jane is going to marry John.简就要嫁给约翰。They were married before liberation.他们是解放以前结的婚。展开更多
ONCE when I was with my friends we discussed how we could help our friend who teaches philosophy at a university and had just celebrated his 50th birthday. He is thin and shy, with long hair. His wife died more than t...ONCE when I was with my friends we discussed how we could help our friend who teaches philosophy at a university and had just celebrated his 50th birthday. He is thin and shy, with long hair. His wife died more than two years ago and now he seems to have a hard time. We thought it would be a good idea to find a new wife for him.展开更多
WHERE I’m from, the countryside of Longsha Township in Wanxian City, Sichuan Province, most young women still find a husband with the help of a go-between. Families of this kind lack the bond of feelings and it is no...WHERE I’m from, the countryside of Longsha Township in Wanxian City, Sichuan Province, most young women still find a husband with the help of a go-between. Families of this kind lack the bond of feelings and it is not uncommon that the husband beats the wife. Many wives go back their parents’ home for asylum while those wives展开更多
Li, a lady who works for a foreign enterprise in Beijing, fell in love with her non-Chinese colleague Paul a year ago. Now they plan to get married in Beijing. What kind of formalities do they need to go through? Stip...Li, a lady who works for a foreign enterprise in Beijing, fell in love with her non-Chinese colleague Paul a year ago. Now they plan to get married in Beijing. What kind of formalities do they need to go through? Stipulations on the Marriage Registration of Chinese Citizens with Foreigners announced by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China on August 17th, 1983 provide as follows:展开更多
Christmas is a famous festival (著名的节日).In our class we celebrate (庆祝) it. Look, there is a snowman (雪人), Father’s Christmas, two Christmas trees. They are colourful. We can stay in a small house to celebrate...Christmas is a famous festival (著名的节日).In our class we celebrate (庆祝) it. Look, there is a snowman (雪人), Father’s Christmas, two Christmas trees. They are colourful. We can stay in a small house to celebrate the famous fes? tival. Welcome to visit it. I want to say : Marry Christ? mas to you.展开更多
Ayoung Frenchman hoped to have his wedding in China because he has loved Chinese culture since he was a child. The Golden Connection Tourist Company of China arranged a wedding in Beijing so that his dream could come ...Ayoung Frenchman hoped to have his wedding in China because he has loved Chinese culture since he was a child. The Golden Connection Tourist Company of China arranged a wedding in Beijing so that his dream could come true.展开更多
When you are old is one of the most famous love poetry written by Irish Poet, William Butler Yeats. The paper elaborates deeply on one of the early love poetry of William Butler Yeats: When you are old. It gives an in...When you are old is one of the most famous love poetry written by Irish Poet, William Butler Yeats. The paper elaborates deeply on one of the early love poetry of William Butler Yeats: When you are old. It gives an introduction of W.B. Yeats and then discusses Yeats' s early love poetry and his muse as well as her influence in the love poetry; Then the poem When you are old is analyzed and in the meantime the original French version and the Chinese version were provided for readers' literary appreciation.展开更多
Ⅰ.Decide whether the following statementsare True or False:1.If a speaker wants to give the same amountof importance to the joined constituents ofthe sentence,he uses the way of subordina-
文摘ONE of the most interesting aspects of Chinese social life for a foreigner liv- ing in China is watching the urgency with which parents search for suitable partners for their unmarried sons and daughters. Apparently fed up with their off- spring, many of whom are in their 30s, still single, proactive parents have taken matters into their own hands and literally gone spouse hunting.
文摘The couple held hands.They both cherished this marriage very much.They were both in their late thirties,and married for the second time.Their remarried life,however,was about as sweet as their first marriages.They both thanked god for giving them the chance to love each other.He had an eight-year-old son,and she had a seven year-old daughter.They treated each other’s child as their own.The couple enjoyed the sunbeam of life and many wonderful things in the world.They lived years being courteous to each other and watching their children grow.They were never seen bickering.Even their children proudly remarked:“Our parents have never gotten mad at each other.”
文摘During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty(mid-seventh century A.D.),Princess Wencheng married Songtsen Gampo,the ruler of Tubo Kingdom,spreading Central Plains culture and advanced skills to Tubo.This has become a remarkable tale of ethnic solidality throughout history.
文摘Every gram of gold will be subsidized by 3 yuan ($0.48), purchase of every car will get 500-yuan ($79.41) cash back and wedding photos now enjoy a discount of 5 percent. These discounts make up part of the marriage subsidy provided to newly married couples in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province.
文摘marry是一个常用的词,现将其用法作一归纳并举例说明如下,供同学们学习时参考。一、marry表示“结婚、嫁或娶某人”的意思时,应注意以下几点:1.在大多数情况下marry用作及物动词,后面需要用表示人的名词作宾语,要么直接使用被动语态。例如:Jane is going to marry John.简就要嫁给约翰。They were married before liberation.他们是解放以前结的婚。
文摘ONCE when I was with my friends we discussed how we could help our friend who teaches philosophy at a university and had just celebrated his 50th birthday. He is thin and shy, with long hair. His wife died more than two years ago and now he seems to have a hard time. We thought it would be a good idea to find a new wife for him.
文摘WHERE I’m from, the countryside of Longsha Township in Wanxian City, Sichuan Province, most young women still find a husband with the help of a go-between. Families of this kind lack the bond of feelings and it is not uncommon that the husband beats the wife. Many wives go back their parents’ home for asylum while those wives
文摘Li, a lady who works for a foreign enterprise in Beijing, fell in love with her non-Chinese colleague Paul a year ago. Now they plan to get married in Beijing. What kind of formalities do they need to go through? Stipulations on the Marriage Registration of Chinese Citizens with Foreigners announced by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China on August 17th, 1983 provide as follows:
文摘Christmas is a famous festival (著名的节日).In our class we celebrate (庆祝) it. Look, there is a snowman (雪人), Father’s Christmas, two Christmas trees. They are colourful. We can stay in a small house to celebrate the famous fes? tival. Welcome to visit it. I want to say : Marry Christ? mas to you.
文摘Ayoung Frenchman hoped to have his wedding in China because he has loved Chinese culture since he was a child. The Golden Connection Tourist Company of China arranged a wedding in Beijing so that his dream could come true.
文摘When you are old is one of the most famous love poetry written by Irish Poet, William Butler Yeats. The paper elaborates deeply on one of the early love poetry of William Butler Yeats: When you are old. It gives an introduction of W.B. Yeats and then discusses Yeats' s early love poetry and his muse as well as her influence in the love poetry; Then the poem When you are old is analyzed and in the meantime the original French version and the Chinese version were provided for readers' literary appreciation.
文摘Ⅰ.Decide whether the following statementsare True or False:1.If a speaker wants to give the same amountof importance to the joined constituents ofthe sentence,he uses the way of subordina-