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1、CultureCulture1. What foreign languages have you studied?English. Knowing English means more opportunities while youre hunting a job in China. Practice makes perfect. Normally I practice oral English by finding conversation partners, either over the internet via Skype, or in the local community.英语。学

2、会英语意味着在中国找工作的时候有更多的机会。熟能生巧。我通常通过找口语伙伴来练习英语口语，要么通过Skype在网上找，要么在当地社区找。2. Would you say its a difficult language to learn?English is a beautiful language to learn but it provides a challenge. Languages are cumulative and everything you learn from day one builds upon itself. English grammar can be rathe

3、r complicated. Pronunciation can be difficult as well.英语是一门美丽的语言但学起来也有挑战。语言是靠日积月累的，每天所学的东西都会积累起来。英语语法很复杂。发音也挺难的。3. Do Chinese people have many chances to practice oral English?No. Most of us barely have the opportunities to practice speaking. When you find a face-to-face person to work or live toget

4、her you can practice your oral English and teach your partner Chinese as an exchange.没有。我们多数人都很少有机会练习口语。当你找到一个面对面工作或一起住的人的时候，就可以练习口语同时你也可以教他中文作为交换。4. Do you think its important to know more than one language?Yes. Knowing another language helps you to understand people of other cultures not just verb

5、ally but socially. Also, in a growing global economy knowing more than one language gives you more opportunities.掌握另一门语言不仅仅从书面上，而是交际层面上帮助你了解不同文化背景的人。而且，在全球经济增长的今天，掌握超过一门语言就多了更多的机遇。5. What is the most difficult part about studying a foreign language?Grammar rules are hard to remember especially when

6、theres a huge gap between the mother language and the 2nd language. But the most important of all is determination, though it has nothing to do with the language itself, it really is the thing that decides how fast you are going to learn a language.语法规则很难记忆，尤其是这门第二语言和母语之间有较大鸿沟的时候。但最重要的还是决心，虽然它和语言本身无

7、关，但这确实是决定你多快掌握一门语言的关键。. 1. Do you think its important to study a foreign language?Learning another language gives the learner the ability to step inside the mind and context of that other culture. Without the ability to communicate and understand a culture on its own terms, true access to that cultu

8、re is barred. In a world where nations and peoples are ever more dependent upon on another to supply goods and services, solve political disputes, and ensure international security, understanding other cultures is paramount. A person competent in other languages can bridge the gap between cultures,

9、contribute to international diplomacy, promote national security and world peace, and successfully engage in international trade.2. Why do you think some people are better than others at learning a foreign language?I do not think people are better than others at learning a foreign language. I believ

10、e it depends on circumstances and benefits that certain people have. For example, if you are placed in a situation where you are completely deep in a surrounding that forces you to learn, you will certainly learn faster. Some people are more communicative in general, so having this skill gives you m

11、ore converse about and leaves you open to have more practice. Also some people are more dedicated than others, and have better study skills. Then there are people who have more free time to spend learning, while others have major responsibilities to attend to.3. How would you assess your own languag

12、e ability?I find as many chances as I can to use what I already know by finding friends that can help me practice. I embrace every opportunity I get, and I surround myself with as much as possible television, music, and books as I can. I practice and practice and repeat. The only way to grow is to c

13、ompose a plan and a routine that you will follow through with. You have to really push yourself and be dedicated. Hard work and dedication is the key to success in anything you do.4. Who do you think is better at learning a language, boys or girls?People usually believe that girls have more advantag

14、es in learning language, because it requires more patience; they dont get distracted as easy. Also it is not that girls are smarter, they just usually have better study habits than boys. Girls are more communicative and talkative than boys, so they get more practice. On the other hand, most of the l

15、eading interpreters and spokes people in China are men.In China, many people enjoy traditional Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.Chinese people think writing is an art, and that your handwriting reveals much about your personality. Good handwriting reflects a good personality and an educated

16、background. Chinese people always say to write a word is to live a life, you have to seriously treat every move you make. Chinese characters looks like a square, and so does a persons life, we just make ourselves live in this square with laws and moral principles so we dont do anything bad to harm t

17、he society.2. Do young people and older people have the same tastes in art?Since China has become more developed in recent years, young people have begun to know a lot more about western culture and as such they have different tastes about art. The older generation is still somewhat stuck in their w

18、ays and focus more on traditional arts such as painting and calligraphy. Young people they are more interested in contemporary western art, western music and fashion design. Young people feel more individualistic: they dont want to be held down by rules, but wish to create their own way of life. Now

19、 you can see many of young artists gathering in an art district called Factory 798 talking about and exchanging ideas about art. Some of the art on display would be beyond the pale to older people; there is one exhibit that has girls laying in a cage naked to raise the issue of animal cruelty. Contr

20、asts between old and modern like this demonstrate the extent to which young people are more open minded about arts these days, and have many different ways to express their way of thinking.3. Do young people go to art exhibitions?Art has become an important part of life in modern society, with many

21、parents getting their children to take art courses because they believe that a child who learns to do art when they were young will grow up becoming more thoughtful and having a greater understanding of subtle ideas. Its because of this that China is developing more and more art museums and art dist

22、ricts like in the 798 area in Beijing. There are many young people there who wish to take a look at places like these because they all think art has become an important part of their lives.4. Do you think art plays an important role in society?Yes, there is no doubt that art can influence someones t

23、hinking. A good art work could help a person to fulfill themselves. Art is a sign, it shows people ideas, its not like a word or a sentence that might be forgotten after a few years, but touches peoples hearts straight away and makes them remember it forever, and sometimes it can even change someone

24、s life. The Arts also reflect someones personality: different people enjoy different types of art works and they use different ways to express their way of thinking. Art can be a powerful way of getting your point across and displaying whats in your head. Many people believe that art is something ev

25、en stronger and more powerful than a famous quote or a passionate speech.5. Do you think its possible for everyone to become an artist?Personally I think its perfectly possible for everyone to become an artist. People are born gifted; they just show it in different ways. Some people are good at pain

26、ting, some people are good at designing, and some others might good at something else. Everyone is an artist in some way, and I believe that everyone tries their best to make their lives more beautiful. Its true that not everyone can be famous and popular, but that doesnt mean they are not a good ar

27、tist. As long as they are given a chance to shine they can surprise everyone by how wonderful they can be.7. What are the differences between modern art in China and traditional Chinese art?Traditional arts in china are more peaceful and calm, like a water ink painting of a mountain, or a river. Its

28、 more likely to appreciate the beauty of nature, because in the old days, people dont know as much about the world and could only focus on those things around them like nature. Modern artists in China people care more about society, the relationship between people and nature, and between people. Als

29、o they put more of their own thinking into their work to express their own way of thinking. People nowadays dont like to just follow rigid ideas but have their own creations. The ways and methods of creating art have also become more varied. Contemporary art can include sculptures made from rubbish,

30、 household objects or even actual people.8. What is the value of art for society?Art is a way to express ideas and provoke emotional response in those who experience it. People use different art works to pass their ideas to the people. Art is like a translator, it transfers the mundane physical mate

31、rials into a beautiful work of art to show in front of everyone, allowing them to get an idea of what the artist is trying to say but in a much more nuances way. Words may not stick in ones head forever, but an art work like a beautiful painting often can.*1. Do you think its important to have one main world language?An international language would be very useful for communication, politics, trade and security, but at the same time we should be worried about the many harms it would cause. There would be advantage