《旅游英语》复习题带答案Unit-Two.doc

Unit Two
Listening scripts:
Jiangsu province is called Su for short, which is located in China’s eastern coastal center. It covers an area of 102.6 thousand square kilometers, which is about 1.06 percent of the total area of China, and has a population of 78.7 million in 2010. It is one of the most developed areas in China in economy, technology and culture and best known for its richness and fertileness.
There are numerous large bodies of water covering the area, including Yangtze River, Great Canal, and many other fresh water lakes. Therefore, especially, the southern region entitles with the biggest lake district of China. So Jiangsu is very rich in aquatic resource, and the province’s climate is moist and mild, with four distinct seasons.
The province, the capital city Nanjing in particular, has a fascinating history. Nanjing has enjoyed a 2 400-year history of prosperity since the Warring State Period, and was the capital of China during six dynasties.
Jiangsu has been a tourist paradise ever since ancient times. It has three major tourist centers, namely the Yangtze River Area, the Tai Lake Area and the Xuhuai (Xuzhou and Huai’an) Area. There are now 13 well-known tourist cities, 47 forest parks, 7 tourism and holiday resorts and more than 400 historical sites under protection. Four classical gardens in Suzhou are designated by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. Among all of the interesting places, the Confucius Temple, the Mingling Tombs, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden are famous all over the world.

Part 1 Let’s Listen!
Real-time Exercises 1
Ⅰ. Fill in the table according to what you’ve learnt from the passage.
General Situation of Jiangsu Province
Position
It is located in China’s eastern coastal center.
Area
102.6 thousand square kilometers
Population
78.7 million in 2010
Climate
The climate is moist and mild, with four distinct seasons.
Famous tourist attractions
Confucius Temple, Mingxiao Tombs, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden

Ⅱ. Give a brief introduction to Jiangsu Province according to what you’ve learnt.
Jiangsu province, located in China’s eastern coastal center, covers an area of 102 600 square kilometers with a population of 78.7 million in 2010. It is one of the most developed areas in China in economy, technology and culture. There are numerous large bodies of water covering the area. So Jiangsu is very rich in the aquatic resource. There are 3 major tourist centers in Jiangsu, namely the Yangtze River Area, the Tai Lake Area and the Xuhuai Area. Among all of the interesting places, Confucius Temple, Mingxiao Tombs, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, Dr Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum, The Humble Administrators Garden and the Master of the Nets Garden are welcome all over the world.

Part 2 Let’s Learn!
Real-time Exercises 2
I. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.
1. F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T
II. Answer the following questions according to what you’ve learnt.
Answers:
1. On-the-way introduction refers to the introduction of the tourist sites during the way to the destination. It includes three kinds of introduction, namely the first time on-the-way introduction, the on-the-way introduction to tourist sites and the on-the-way introduction after the tour.
2. A good introduction can not only let the tourists have a good understanding of the tourist sites, but also help the tour guide give a good impression on the tourists.
3. Give a brief introduction of the local city including its location, population, climate, customs and culture. Introduce the station, sceneries, shopping malls, overpasses or architectures immediately. Inform some information of the check-in hotel including name, position, etc.
4. The on-the-way introduction of the tourist sites may include the following points: Tell tourists the itinerary of the day; Introduce the tourist destination briefly; Provide information of the local customs and scenery on the way; Initiate entertainments to promote friendship between tourists.
5. Summarize the sightseeing activities on suitable occasions when the tour is over and recommend additional insights to places of interests on the way home.
6. A guide should give the tourists a dynamic on-the-way introduction and focus on the major places of interests along the way, explain tourist sites coherently and transit the sites smoothly and naturally, try to arouse tourists’ interest in place they are going to visit by introducing the destination vividly and inform tourists to be prepared for getting off on arrival at the destination. A local guide shouldn’t talk with the driver and leave tourists alone on the coach and talk about something superstitious or obscene. It is absolutely impossible to harm the interest or the dignity of the nation and discriminate against the religion, race, customs and habits of the ethnic groups.

Part 3 Let’s Speak!
Real-time Exercises 3
I. Simulated Acting.
II. Simulated Writing.
Reference answer:
You may briefly introduce or write the following points of the city you are going to visit:
Location, population, occupation and history of the city;
The situation of economy, politics and culture;
The main tourist attractions in the city.

Part 4 Let’s Read!
Real-time Exercises 4.1
I. Choose the correct category for the following gardens.
1. C 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.B
6. A 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D
II. Answer the following questions according to what you’ve learnt.
1. Chinese gardens have a long history which may date back to Shang and Zhou dynasties. In the following dynasties, building gardens became a fashion. The Chinese gardens were also spread to Japan in Tang and Song dynasties and have surprised western countries since the 17th century. In Qing Dynasty, garden architecture reached its peak.
2. The imperial garden in the north China and the private garden in south China constitute the two major schools of Chinese garden architecture. The gardens built by the royalty are called imperial gardens. And the ones built by general nobles are called private gardens. Ancient Chinese gardens were used for leisure and entertainment.
3. The guideline for the design of an imperial garden gives expression to feudal autocracy. These gardens are usually spacious, grandiose, and built for imperial families by thousands of people and perform diverse functions. Materials for the construction of gardens were wide ranging. The representatives of the imperial gardens are mostly found in the north of China, such as the Summer Palace, the Chengde Mountain Resort, Beihai park, and Yuanmingyuan Park.
4. Private gardens are generally small in size, but look elegant and tasteful, and they perform multiple functions such as lodging, get-togethers, study, theatrical performance, and sightseeing. They are usually built in urban areas, neighbored with residences. In these gardens harmony is achieved between man and nature. The representatives of private gardens are mostly found in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, such as the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Master of the Nets Garden.
5. Monastic gardens and garden architecture in scenic resorts also show their splendid and beautiful sceneries. Famous monastic gardens include the Jinci Temple of Shanxi and the Tanzhe Temple of Beijing. The gardens in scenic resorts usually found in large public areas are also the combination of natural scenes and man-made landscape. The West Lake of Hangzhou and the Darning Lake of Jinan belong to scenic gardens.

Real-time Exercises 4.2
Ⅰ. Choose the best answer for each item according to reading text..
1. B 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.C
Ⅱ. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
1. Summer Palace Lingering Garden
2. cultural relics
3. Idle Living
4. idyllic scenery
5. artificial landscape water space

Part 5 Let’s Improve!
Real-time Exercises 5
Ⅰ. Fill in the blanks with the proper words given below. Change their forms if necessary.
1. flourishing
2. sophisticated
3. connected
4. elegance
5. religious
Ⅱ. Answer the following questions according to the passage.
Answers:
1. Embroidery is the traditional art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn.
2. After the opening of Silk Road in Han Dynasty, the silk production and trade became flourishing.
3. The earliest piece of Xiang embroidery was unearthed at the No. 1 Tomb of Mawangdui, Changsha City of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.—220 A.D.).
4. Xiang Embroidery absorbed elements from Chinese calligraphy, painting and inscription and formed its own unique characteristics.
5. During the Western Han Dynasty. At that time, embroidery was a luxury enjoyed only by the royal family and was strictly controlled by the government.
6. Embroidery with fish on one side and kitty on the other side is a representative of this style.
7. Yue embroidery is produced of the regions of Guangzhou, Shantou, Zhongshan, Fanyu and Shunde in Guangdong Province.
8. Su embroidery products fall into three major categories: costumes, decorations for halls and crafts for daily use.
Ⅲ. Oral Presentation.
Reference answer:
My favorite is …… embroidery, which is originated from …… province in the name of the birthplace. The earliest piece of …… embroidery was found in ……, it is marked by ……. The representative work is …….

Part 6 Let’s Practice!
Self-check
I. Complete the following passage according to what you’ve learnt.
1. welcome 2. on-the-way 3. destination 4. location 5 customs
6. culture 7. introduce 8. entertainments 9. friendship 10.summarize
II. Complete the following dialogue according to what you’ve learnt..
1. Is every body on the coach?
2. They are Shu embroidery, Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery and Yue embroidery.
3. Please take your bags and follow me.
4. be careful
5. You are welcome
III. Translate the following items into English or Chinese
1. man-made landscape
2. Chinese embroider
3. entertainment facilities
4. feudal autocracy
5. Chinese royal gardens
6. 寺院园林
7. 导游应该为游客进行动态的沿途讲解，重点是沿途的主要名胜古迹。
8. 与西方呈规则几何设计的园林不同，中国园林看上去更像自然景观。
9. 拙政园是完美的人造景观和良好的水域设计的典型。
10. 刺绣是一门传统艺术，是用针、纱线装饰织物或其他材料的手工艺品。
IV. List the items according to the requirement.
1. The main kinds of on-the-way introduction：
The first time on-the-way introduction；
The on-the-way introduction to tourist sites；
The on-the-way introduction after the tour.
2. The four famous ancient gardens in China：
the Summer Palace in Beijing；
the Mountain Resort of Chengde in Hebei Province；
the Lingering Garden in Suzhou；
the Humble Administrator’s Garden
3. The representatives of the four famous Chinese embroideries：
Xiang Embroidery: Hundreds of Birds Worshiping Phoenix.
Shu Embroidery: Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, Kylin presenting a Son, magpie on plum and mandarin ducks playing on the water.
Yue embroidery: Hundreds of Birds Worshiping Phoenix
Su embroidery: Double-sided embroidery
V. Writing exercise.
Reference answer:
Different embroidery works in different places have formed their various local features. Developing over two thousands years, Xiang Embroidery became a special branch of the local art, which is a witness of the ancient Xiang and Chu culture. Xiang Embroidery absorbed elements from Chinese calligraphy, painting and inscription and formed its own unique characteristics. In Xiang Embroidery, a flower seems to send off fragrance, a bird seems to sing, a tiger seems to run, and a person seems to breathe. Shu embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in Sichuan Province. The earliest record of Shu Embroidery was during the Western Han Dynasty, only royal family and government enjoyed the luxury. Folk stories like the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, Kylin presenting a Son and other auspicious patterns such as magpie on plum and mandarin ducks playing on the water were also favorite topics. Patterns with strong local features are also very popular such as lotus and carp, bamboo forest and pandas. Yue embroidery is also called Guang embroidery. It is a general name for embroidery products in Guangdong Province. Influenced by the national folk art, Yue embroidery formed its own unique characteristics. The embroidered pictures are mainly of dragons and phoenixes, and flowers and birds, with neat designs and strong contrasting colors. The most famous piece of Yue style embroidery is Hundreds of Birds Worshiping Phoenix. Su embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in Jiangsu Province. Su embroidery products fall into three major categories: costumes, decorations for halls and crafts for daily use. Double-sided embroidery is an excellent representative of Su embroidery. Embroidery with fish on one side and kitty on the other side is a representative of this style. In history, Su Embroidery dominated the royal wardrobe and walls.

Practical training. (Omitted)

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