Du Fu is a great Chinese poet ________ has be...

Du Fu is a great Chinese poet ________ has become popular with many people around the world.

A.which B.whom C.who

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Shakespeare is to literature in English, so is the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary tradition. Du Fu, known as the Sage of Poetry, lived and wrote in the eighth century, and his work is still available to modern Chinese readers. Du Fu, in fact, is still widely quoted (引用) in China today, and he has had a great influence on Chinese poetry in the past 1,200 years. However, the poet’s complete works weren’t unavailable in English translation in the past.

Conant University Professor Stephen Owen, who spent eight years on The Poetry of Du Fu, a 3,000-page translation published by De Gruyter, has completed the first English translation of the complete works of Du Fu.

Because Du Fu, like Shakespeare, is known for great width — in subject, in the way he uses language to pass on different registers (不同场合用的语言和文体) (see “Out with the Sake, In With the Wine”) and layered (多层次的) meanings — he is one of the most challenging poets to translate. Chinese poetry, a literary tradition in which tenses are absent, pronouns rare, and the use of the singular and plural forms are hard to understand, is well known for seeming ambiguous (模糊不清的) at times. Within that tradition, the interpretation of Du Fu’s work is especially contested. Owen’s critical edition, in which his translations face the original texts, brings a scholarly aid for the first time to English-speaking readers ready to engage with China’s literary lion.

1.“Shakespeare is to literature in English, so is the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary

tradition.” means “　　　　 ”.

A. Du Fu has the same important literary status as Shakespeare in their own countries

B. Du Fu is not as well-known as Shakespeare in China

C. Du Fu is much more famous than Shakespeare in England

2.The Poetry of Du Fu is translated into English by 　　　 .

A. Shakespeare　　　 B. Du Fu　　　　 C. Stephen Owen

3.The underlined sentence is closer to the original Chinese version “　　　　 ”.

A. 零落栖迟一杯酒，主人奉觞客长寿

B. 莫思身外无穷事，且尽生前有限杯

C. 花间一壶酒，独酌无相亲

4.Chinese poems are hard to translate because of the following factors EXCEPT 　　　　 .

A. the use of singular and plural forms

B. too many characters

C. tenses and pronouns　

5.According to the passage, the following statement “　　　　 ” is TRUE.

A. The Poetry of Du Fu is the first English translation of the complete works of Du Fu.

B. There was no English translation of Du’s works in the past.

C. Du’s works are out of style in China today.

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As William Shakespeare is to literature in English, so is the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary tradition. Recently, a new BBC documentary, which is aiming at introducing the beauty and fascination of traditional literature, was brought to the public.

It records the poet - Du Fu’s life experiences. Bom in 712, Du lived under the rule of die Tang Emperor Xuanzong (713-756) (唐玄宗统治时期) a golden time in the long history of China. However, as the An Lushan Rebellion (安史之乱) of 755 broke out, Du, had to take his family on the road as refugees (难民) and suffered a lot along the way. Through ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing and about 1,500 poems have been kept over the ages. In these poems, he stated his worries for his country and people as well as the importance of celebrating the simple joys of life.

“Chinese people really value the recording of history and Du is better than anyone at doing that in his poems. Historical events are mirrored both in his own life and spiritual journey,” Zeng Xiangbo, a professor told China Daily.

Even though he never held a high position in the government, Du still cared about common people. For example, in the poem My Cottage Unroofed By Autumn Gales (《茅屋为秋风所破歌》), he wrote that “Could I get mansions covering ten thousand miles, I’d house all scholars poor and make them beam with smiles.”

“That’s why he was honored as a Poet Sage (诗圣) by Chinese people. A difficult life and his spirit of caring about the world helped him create so many great works,” Shi Wenxue told the Global Times.

1.What is the purpose of the new BBC documentary?

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2.When did Du suffer a lot in his life?

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3.How did Du record the Chinese history?

_________________________________________________________________________________

4.Du was once a high official (官员) in the government, wasn’t he?

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5.What made Du create so many great works?

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The BBC's documentary Du Fu：China's Greatest Poet explains ________ Du's works have been popular for centuries.

A.when B.whether C.why

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Every April, there is a special day in China. It is Qingming Festival, also called Tomb­Sweeping Day. On that day, people _____ and honor(纪念) their ancestors(祖先). Qingming is a(n)_____ Chinese festival. It has a long history. It began over 2，000 years ago. A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day：“Rain falls _____ as Qingming comes, and passers­by(行人) with lowered spirits go.”

Tomb­Sweeping Day has been a public _____ on the Chinese mainland(中国大陆) since 2008. On this day, _____ bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors' tombs(墓). They put food like cakes and fruit in front of the tombs. After that, they _____ the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.

Why do Chinese people do this? That's because people think that visiting tombs is to _____ respect(尊重) to their dead family members.

However, Tomb­Sweeping Day is not only _____ this. During that time, the weather is becoming _____. People are able to garden(从事园艺) and enjoy outdoor activities. Families often ______ for outings(远足) or to fly kites at this time. It's also a good time for people to enjoy the spring.

1.A.remember B.remind C.choose D.imagine

2.A.popular B.famous C.traditional D.unhappy

3.A.heavily B.luckily C.clearly D.quietly

4.A.weekend B.weekday C.journey D.holiday

5.A.classes B.families C.friends D.groups

6.A.turn B.keep C.sweep D.go

7.A.bring B.show C.make D.take

8.A.with B.by C.about D.in

9.A.warmer B.colder C.cooler D.shorter

10.A.have fun B.work hard C.pull together D.get together

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文化意识——中西方节日

Every April, there is a special day in China. 1. On that day, people remember and honor their ancestors. Qingming is a traditional Chinese festival. It has a long history. 2. A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day：“Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes, and passers­by with lowered spirits go.”

Tomb­Sweeping Day has been a public holiday on the Chinese mainland since 2008.　 3. They put food like cakes and fruit in front of the tombs. After that, they sweep the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.

4. That's because people think that visiting tombs is to show respect to their dead family members.

However, Tomb­Sweeping Day is not only about this. During that time, the weather is becoming warmer. 5. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites at that time.

We Chinese should remember traditional festivals, as it's a symbol of our Chinese culture.

A.It began over 2，000 years ago.

B.Why do Chinese people do this?

C.People are able to garden and enjoy outdoor activities.

D.It is Qingming Festival also called Tomb­Sweeping Day.

E.On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors' tombs.

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You know there are many poems from Li Bai, Du Fu in the ancient times. There were many famous poets from different periods of time in Chinese history, and (71)m1. of their poems are still read and enjoyed today.

To (72)r2.people of those classic Chinese poems, CCTV has produced a TV show – Chinese Poetry Competition. The show’s second season was shown on Feb 7.

Wu Yishu, 16, who studies at the High School Afliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, came (73)f3. in the competition. Wu surprised the viewers when performing in a section entitled “Feihualing”. Once the game’s theme was “ yue ”, meaning “moon” or “(74)m4.” in Chinese. She recited lines from the Classic of Poetry (《诗经》 ), the earliest collection of poems in China:

“I really admire her knowledge of (75)p5.,” said Huang Zijin, 16. “The first time I saw her wearing traditional Han clothing on TV, I was very impressed by her classical looks. Moreover, she always appears so calm throughout the show, which is very unusual for her

(76)a6..”

“Learning poems isn’t about winning or (77)l7.. The power of poetry lies in shaping one’s view of life and developing one’s inner world,” said Li Bo, an expert guest. (78)T8. the percent of ancient Chinese poems in the textbooks of primary and secondary schools has increased, many students still learn them for exams. He (79)s9. that teachers should explain more about the (80)b10. of the poetry, and guide the students to lose themselves in the poems rhythmic (有节奏的) and rhyming (押韵的) lines.

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—What do you think of the documentary Du Fu---China’s Greatest Poet by BBC?

—______. Even People in the UK like it very much.

A.It’s boring B.It’s worth watching

C.It’s a waste of time D.It’s about the history of the UK

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—What do you think of the documentary Du Fu—China’s Greatest Poet by BBC?

—_______. Even people in the UK like it very much.

A.He is great B.It’s worth watching

C.It’s about a famous poet D.It’s boring

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This famous poem, with four couplets, was written by Du Fu(712-770, Tang Dynasty)when he was living and farming in Chengdu. His farming experience taught him to be thankful to nature.

The very first word, "good", shows the poet's joy and love for the spring rain. The rain is good because it "knows" the proper time to come. Here the poet uses personification, as if the rains were smart enough to come in time for the farmer's busy season.

When the rain comes, it appears during the night without making any noise. Unlike the summer storms, the spring rain finishes its task without being known.

In the third couplet, the poet describes a peaceful scene to us. In the night sky, the clouds look dark and heavy. It's a sign that there will be enough rain during the night. The light from the riverboat makes the dark scene a bit livelier.

Lastly, the poet starts to imagine. Tomorrow morning, he thinks, the city of Chengdu will be-come beautiful when all of the flowers bloom(盛开)after the rain.

1.What's the Chinese title of the poem Happy Rain on a Spring Night?

A.《春望》 B.《春夜喜雨》 C.《夜雨寄北》

2.Which of the following rhymes are right for this poem?

A.aa-bb-cc-dd B.ab-ab-cd-cd C.ab-cd-ab-cd

3.Which word can be used to describe the rain in this poem?

A.Busy. B.Dark. C.Quiet.

4.Which of the following uses personification?

A.With wind it steals in night.

B.It will fall when comes spring.

C.The town's heavy with blooms(blooming flowers).

5.What does Du Fu want to show in this poem?

A.He's thankful to nature.

B.He loves and enjoys farming.

C.He expects the flowers to bloom.

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