《旅游英语》复习题带答案Seven.doc

Unit SevenListening scripts:Situated in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, Gansu province is the juncture of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the loess Plateau and the Mongol Plateau. The province encompasses 455, 000 square kilometers and it has a total population of 25.58 million in 2010. Gansu belongs to both temperate monsoon and continental climate. Gansu is an ancient cultural province with a long history and a new industrial province as well. It abounds in natural resources, such as petroleum, coal, different kinds of nonferrous metals and etc.Mentioning Gansu Province, one will definitely think of the Silk Road which dates back to more than 2 000 years ago, the Silk Road is a chief Eurasian trade route. Ancient Chinese people sent not only many goods like silk, tea and lacquer ware but also Chinas cultural achievements and technologies to the West through the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the western merchants also carried perfumes, ivories, leather and music as well as music, dance and religious arts to China. The Silk Road enhanced both Chinas and the western countries economy and culture. Today, it has become a famous traveling route, where people can explore and experience the mysteries of the fabled Silk Road.Therere many beautiful attractions along the Gansu section of the Silk Road, such as Mogao Grottoes, which are esteemed as “a glittering pearl adorns the Silk Road”, and Jiayu Pass, which is acclaimed as “the grandest pass under heaven.” Part 1 Lets Listen!Real-time Exercises 1. Fill in the table according to what youve learnt from the passage. General Situation of Gansu ProvincePositionIt is situated in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.Area455, 000 square kilometersPopulation25.58 million in 2010Climatetemperate monsoon and continental climateFamous tourist attractionsthe Silk Road, Mogao Grottoes, Jiayu Pass. Give a brief introduction to Gansu Province according to what youve learnt. Located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, Gansu Province covers an total area of 455,000 square kilometers with a population of 25.58 million in 2010. The province is famous for its long history and rich natural resources. The Silk Road, a chief Eurasian trade route, has a long history of over 2000 years, through which the traders carried the valuables invented and manufactured in China to the West, and the western countries also sent to China their local products. There are lots of famous attractions along the Gansu section of the Silk Road. Mogao Grottoes, which is esteemed as “a glittering pearl adorns the Silk Road”, and Jiayu Pass, which is acclaimed as “the grandest pass under heaven”, are the most famous tourist sights on the Silk Road.Part 2 Lets Learn!Real-time Exercises 2I. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.1. F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.TII. Answer the following questions according to what youve learnt.Answers: 1. If tourists ask for an unescorted free shopping, the guide should recommend those shops with good reputation and assist with arranging taxi and writing Chinese note for them. 2. When the tourists find the goods that they have bought have a flaw and put forward refunding it, the guide should do all he can to help them. 3. If tourists want to purchase antiques or reproductions, the guide should suggest them not to buy those things on booth but in antique stores. The guide also ought to remind them to keep the receipt and not to get rid of the seal on the product so as to pass the customs.4. If tourists plan to buy rhinoceros horn, the guide should tell them the relevant rules of China customs.5. If a tourist took a fancy to some goods in a shop, and he decided to buy it after he returned the hotel, the guide should try his best to help them. In most cases if the time permits, the guide need to assist with arranging transfer service and writing note for him, and the note should include the products name and asking for the salesclerks assistance. The guide can also go the shop with the tourist.Part 3 Lets Speak!Real-time Exercises 3 I. Simulated Acting. II. Simulated Writing. Reference answer:Chinese Kites were first invented by Chinese about 2,000 years ago. At about the 12th century, kites were introduced to the western countries. Afterwards, with the continuous development, the different specific cultures of kites were gradually formed in both eastern and western countries. During the procedure of kites development, some special local culture concerning kites formed after combining Chinese traditional culture and the handicraft of making kites and presenting some fairy tales, flowers, birds, animals, and some morals implying lucky on kites.Chinese knot is an art form in China; a simple but charming knot made from colorful silk thread that brings luck, long-life and safety to its owner. It may be tiny, but the Chinese knot is fashionable all over the world and has been developed into many different products. Most commonly, the knot is used either as a hanging decoration, for example in the home or car, or worn on the body on a ring, earrings, belt or other similar items.Part 4 Lets Read!Real-time Exercises 4.1I. Match the grottoes in Column A with their description in Column B.Mogao Grottoes - It is reputed as the World Gallery.Yungang Grottoes - The 45 caves that remain today contain over 51 000 sculptures. Longmen Grottoes -60% of the statues were made in the Sui and Tang Dynasty.II. Answer the following questions according to what youve learnt.1. The grotto art deriving from India was introduced to China which has gone through the Southern and Northern Dynasty as well as the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasty. 2. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, the grotto art was influenced by Indian, Persian and other western arts. The statues in the grottoes are large with a square-round face, a high-bridged nose, big sunken eyes, and long earlobes down to the broad shoulders, ignoring details and engraving on the cloth. 3. There are three greatest grottoes in China, including Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang in Gansu Province, Yungang Grottoes at Datong in Shanxi Province, and Longmen Grottoes at Luoyang in Henan Province.4. Mogao Grottoes are the largest and the most famous grottoes of Buddhist grotto art in China, 492 caves are in existence, and altogether there are more than 2,400 painted sculptures and over 45,000 square meters of murals. Yungang Grottoes still boast 45 caves and over 51,000 sculptures. Longmen Grottoes mainly include the existing 2,100 shrines and niches of widely varying sizes and over 100,000 sculptures.Real-time Exercises 4.2. Choose the best answer for each item according to the passage.1. B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C . Fill in the blanks according to the passage.1. economic decline 2. Buddhist sutras 3. decorative patterns 4. World Treasure House of Art Part 5 Lets Improve!Real-time Exercises 5. Fill in the blanks with the proper words given below. Change their forms if necessary.1. popularity 2. development 3. immortality 4. permission 5. militarist. Answer the following questions according to what youve learnt.Answers:1. Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam are the four major religions in China. 2. Buddhism in China is divided into three branches according to varied language families, namely, namely Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism.3. The main mountains for Mahayana Buddhism in China are the followings: Mt. Wutai in Shanxi, Mt. Emei in Sichuan, Mt. Putuo in Zhejiang and Mt. Jiuhua in Anhui.4. It is also called Pali Buddhism because Pali is the language that was spoken in the temples in ancient India.5. The Gelug Sect grew rapidly into the most powerful one with the largest followers.6. Tao Te Ching is the main scripture which was written by Lao Zi.7. Christianity consists of three principal divisionsRoman Catholic, the Orthodox Church and Protestantism.8. Mohammed established Islam. The three chief Islamic festivals in China are those of Lesser Bairam, Corban Festival and Mohammeds Birthday. Oral Presentation. Reference answer:ReligionOrigin TimeFounderScriptureFestivalsReligious sitesBuddhismbetween the 6th and 5th century B.C.SakyamuniBuddhsit SutraThe Water-Splashing FestivalTemplesChristianitythe first centuryJesusBibleEaster DayChristmasChurchesIslamthe 7th centuryMohammedKoranLesser Bairam, Corban Festival Mohammeds BirthdayMosquesPart 6 Lets Practice!Self-checkI. Complete the following dialogue according to what youve learnt.1. essential 2. part 3. unescorted 4. recommend 5. materials6. rules 7. purchase 8. but 9. antique 10. wrong II. Complete the following dialogue according to what youve learnt.1. Can you give me some advice?2. by myself3. an Chinese note4. the name and address5. meet any problems6. wall hangings7. the size8. would you prefer9. How much is it?10. Ill take it. III. Translate the following items into English or Chinese1. the Mongol Plateau2. the World Gallery3. World Treasure House of Art4. Tibetan Buddhism5. the Easter Day6. 这些精美的雕刻充分展示了古代劳动人民的高度智慧和艺术才能，在我国雕刻史上留下了光辉的一页。7. 莫高窟的壁画内容丰富，题材广泛，被称为“墙壁上的图书馆”和“世界画廊”。8. 中国佛教有三个分支，分别是大乘佛教，小乘佛教和藏传佛教。9. 小乘佛教也称为巴利佛教，因为在古印度人们在寺院里说巴利语。10. 道教标志是太极图， 是一条波浪线将一个圆切成两部分，一半是白色，一半是黑色。IV. List the items according to the requirement.1. The four major religions in China.Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam2. The five main sects of Tibetan Buddhism.Nyingma ( Red Sect), Gelug (Yellow Sect), Kagyu (White Sect)，Bon (Black Sect) and Sakya (Striped Sect).3. The basic doctrine of Islam.Muslims believe in Allah, envoy, angle, Koran, etc. They pray five times dailyat dawn, at noon, in the afternoon, in the evening, and at nightfall and pay taxes to help the poor. Muslims are not allowed to eat between dawn and sunset during Ramadan, namely September of the Islamic calendar and must obey the ethics.V. Writing exercise. Reference answer:Buddhism was founded in India between the 6th and 5th century B.C. by Siddhatha Gautam and entered China in the 1st century AD. Buddhism in China is divided into three branches according to varied language families, namely, namely Mahayana Buddhism, Hinayana Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism.Taoism is a typically traditional religion in China with a history of more than 18 hundred years since the second century AD. Taoism was established by Zhang Ling in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Taoism chases immortality and advocates that Tao is the origin of all things on earth. Islam was established by Mohammed in the 7th century. The believers of Islam are called Muslim.The doctrines of Islam are very serious. The three chief Islamic festivals in China are those of Lesser Bairam, Corban Festival and Mohammeds Birthday. Islam was first introduced into China in the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Some Islamic believers came over land from Arab to China by the Silk Road and the Musk Road. Christianity was founded by Jesus in the first century and introduced into China in the Tang Dynasty. Christianity consists of three principal divisionsRoman Catholic, the Orthodox Church and Protestantism. The Bible is the scripture of Christianity, which consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament. The main festivals of Christianity are Easter Day and Christmas. Practical training. (Omitted)6