Chinese Ancient Science & Inventions

Chinese Inventions—Can You Name Them?

The Invention of Paper and find out everything about paper-making at The Rober C.Williams American Museum of Papermaking.

The Art of Printing(Matteo Ricci)

The Origin of Chinese Books and Printing

Chinese bookmaking an ancient craft

Paper,a contribution to human progress

The History of Chinese Ｍathematics

Chinese Ancient Science & Technology

Chinese Ancient Agriculture

The Coins of Ancient China

Chinese Agriculture

The Coins of Ancient China

Chinese Agriculture

Invented in China?

The History of Calculating(abacus)

Return of the Dragon:Hazards of Man-Made Magnetism(a discussion)

　 Chinese Ancient & Modern Think-tanks

Kong Fu Zi—Confucius(James A.A.Tucker)

The Philosopher Confucius (551～479 B.C.)

The Analects—Confucius (English text)

The Great Learning—Confucius (English text)

The Doctrine of the Mean—Confucius (English text)

Mencius—Meng Zi and some text (GB)

Mao Zedong—A Great Man in China History

Man of the Year—Teng Hsiao-ping (Times)

The Tao Te Ching—Lao Tzu (Translated by S.Mitchell)

XUN KUANG (Xunzi—25 B C)

Han Fei

Welcome to Taoist Resource Center A Complete Guide to Taoism and its many applications.

ASIAWEEK—MAO NOW—The Great Helmsman led China into some of the most monumental disasters of the modern era.Now,20 years after his death,Mao Zedong’s star is shining asbrightly as ever.How can it be so?

Chairman Mao’s Poems—In Chinese (GIF).

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen—The founding father of Republic of China.

Mao Zedong—An unofficial site which collects quotations of Mao and some articles on Mao.(CHINESE GB) (CHINESE PS)

Mao Zedong—A Great Man in China History—Internet resources on Mao & his era.

Sun Yat-Sen:Fundamentals of National Reconstruction—“This book is Sun Yat-sen’s most important political statement.It enunciates his famous three principles whereby he set China on the road to modernity.”

DENG Xiaoping—Deng Xiaoping leads a far-reaching,audacious but Risky Second Revolution.(Man of the Year 1985,Time Magazine)(in English)

...For more information Click the Underlined.

1.This passage is probably take from _________.

A.magazine　　　 B.a webpage　　　　 C.text book　　　　 D.TV programme

2.How many webpages offer the information about Confucius?

A.Three.　　　　　　 B.Four.　　　　　　 C.Five.　　　　　　 D.Two.

3.The passage is designed mainly to _________.

A.make us learn the great people and inventions of China

B.give some information about China

C.stress the importance of confuciusm

D.describe the printing in China

 

This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown holds a great event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.

　 This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of interest in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the “China in London” season is being held. This extended event will run from February to April, ending in the Olympic torch relay, when the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.

　 The “China in London” season will incorporate a huge number of events, ranging from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals to tea tastings, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, another Chinese culture festival, “China Now” is launching at Chinese New Year.

　 This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as cultural events, this programme includes an education programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be coaching children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.

　 The main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.

　 The most important thing of the day is the grand parade(游行） through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring(展现）martial arts, music and dance.

　 It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year without fireworks and firecrackers, so Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centres will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.

　 Happy New Year to you, we hope you enjoy your celebrations as much as we will enjoy them in London.

1．What does the passage mainly talk about?

　 A．The “China in London” season.

　 B．A number of celebrations to welcome the New Year in London.

C．The grand parade of London.

　 D．Varieties of shows about Chinese culture.

2．The underlined word incorporate in the third paragraph means　　　　 .

　 A．include　　 B．co – operate　　　　　　　 C．exist 　 D．celebrate

3．We can learn from the passage that　　　　 .

A．a great number of the children in China will have the chance to visit Britain on a football tour

　 B．there won’t be fireworks or firecrackers during the celebrations in London

　 C．London’s Chinatown holds an event to celebrate the Chinese new Year every year

　 D．the main Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday 10th February

4．The “China in London” season will include the following events except　　　　　 .

　 A．martial arts 　　　　　　　 B．film festivals 　　　　 C．musical concert D．art exhibitions

5．Where do you think this passage is taken from?

　 A．a textbook. B．a newspaper. 　　　　　　　 C．a guide book.　 D．an official report.