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DZ

Greetings, my friends and welcome to Window on the World. We are learning about the People's Republic of China. This is also known as Mainland China. Today we'll find out about the foods that the people enjoy. The foods the people eat depend on what is grown in the region where they live. People usually eat dishes with potatoes, tofu, corn meal, and rice. Noodles are also common and steamed bread is a staple in northern China. Dishes made with pork, beef, chicken, or fish are popular but expensive. Sauces are mixed with vegetables and meats and eaten with rice. There are some special foods that are found in the different regions. One popular dish is Beijing duck and another is the spicy foods from the Sichuan province. Fruits and vegetables are also eaten.

Chopsticks are used for all meals in China. Food is placed at the center of the table. Often, more than one type of main dish is served which is then eaten with rice. Rice is served in a small bowl, which is then held close to the mouth for eating. When finished, a person places the chopsticks neatly on the table. They are not left in the rice bowl. Soup is served towards the end of a meal, except in Guangdong province, where soup is served as the first course. If you were at a restaurant, you might see a tray that revolves or turns, placed in the center of the table . This allows guests to sample from several dishes.

If you are invited to someone's home in China, it is important to be on time. It is considered impolite if you are more than a few minutes late. Guests are usually calm and quiet and do not speak loudly. When visiting you might want to bring a small gift to give to the host. Friends often bring gifts such as tea, fruit, chocolates, or cake when they visit. Hosts rarely open wrapped gifts until visitors leave.

I'm sure you would enjoy the foods of China. They are very different from region to region. Next week, listen again to find out about the animals from Mainland China. I'll be waiting for you until then! Farewell, friends.

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spzxyh

Good article

wuqianizy

DZ

嘿嘿,这次我跟上你的步伐了

wuqianizy

这个难度有点大 听的比较慢 慢慢的下

DZ

Hello again, friends and welcome to Window on the World. We are learning about the People's Republic of China. The Chinese have one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. Today, China's population is the largest of any country in the world. It is estimated that the population is over 1.5 billion people.

The people of China speak Standard Chinese which is based on the Mandarin dialect. This is the national language and is spoken by the majority of the population. Many other dialects are also spoken, including Cantonese, Fukinese, and Hakka in southern China. Chinese is written in characters. There are about 8,000 characters currently in use. Basic literacy requires a knowledge of 1,500 to 2,000 characters.

The family has always been important to the Chinese. A Chinese wedding is very simple. A couple joins family and friends in a marriage celebration. A woman usually keeps her given name and does not take the family name of her husband. Sons are highly valued and they are expected to provide for their parents in their old age.

A Chinese home is usually small. Small apartments are common in cities, while simple dirt?floor houses are common in rural areas. In the cities, most housing is owned by the government. Many families often save for many years to build their own homes. Having a house is a symbol of a better life. Most people also want their children to be well educated. Parents hope that their children will be successful when they are grown.

The people enjoy attending the theater, operas, ballets, and films. An average Chinese person may attend more than 10 cultural events each year. Sports are also popular. Favorites include table tennis, swimming, and soccer. Parks and courtyards are often filled in the morning by people who practice t'ai chi, a traditional form of shadowboxing that provides exercise and meditation. People also enjoy gathering to play cards and table games. A game that began in China, is majiang. This is the nation's most popular table game.

There are so many interesting things to learn about the people of China. We hardly have enough time for all of it! I hope you will listen again next week when we continue to find out about the foods that the people enjoy. Farewell for now friends!

DZ

说到中国,呵呵,这次文章有点长~

DZ

Welcome friends to Window on the World. Today we will begin a study on the People's Republic of China. This is a very large country in Asia. Let's start with information about the land. China's capital is Bejing. It is bordered by Mongolia and Russia on the north; Russia and North Korea on the northeast; the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea on the east; the South China Sea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, and Nepal on the south; and Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan on the west. China includes more than 2,900 offshore islands, in the South China Sea.. The area of China is 9,596,960 square kilometers. The country is slightly larger than the United States.  

Although much of China is mountainous, the country can be divided into six major geographic regions. The Northwest region contains a large sandy desert where sand dunes rise to a height of about 100 meters. The second region is the Mongolian Borderland. It is in north central China. It has mainly sandy, stony, or gravel deserts. There are also flat rolling plains. A third region in the Northeast is the Manchurian Plain. It has broad valleys and gentle slopes that extend to the south, and is noted for its good natural harbors. The fourth region is North China. It has fertile soils and two mountain areas. There is also a rocky coast that provides some good natural harbors. Another region is South China. This region also has soiland some rugged mountains. This area is known for farming. The last region is called the Tibetan Plateau. This region near Tibet has the world's highest plateau region. You could find the Himalayas in this region.  

China also has 3 major rivers. The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and a major transportation route. The Huang He is a second river. It is called ¨China's Sorrow〃 because of its terrible flooding throughout history. The third river is called the Xi Jiang. This is a very important river in southern China. Each of these rivers flows from west to east to the Pacific Ocean.  

China has a variety of climates. In the summertime, warm, moist air flows inland from the Pacific Ocean, which produces cyclones. This brings much rain. Summer temperatures average 26 degrees Celsius while winter temperatures range from 18 degrees Celsius in the south to about 4 degrees Celsius along the Yangtze River. Between July and November, typhoons bring high winds and heavy rains too. North China experiences a cold, dry winter. January temperatures range from about -10 to 4 degrees Celsius.  

As you can tell, China is a very interesting country. Next week, we'll learn all about the people who live there. I hope you will join me then when we open our Window on the World! Goodbye for now friends.

DZ

Hello again, friends. It's time to open our Window on the World. We have been learning many new things about the country of North Korea. This week we'll find out about the animals that can be found there.

There are several different kinds of mammals that make their homes in North Korea. Two interesting kinds of dogs are the gray wolf and the red fox. The gray wolf is known to howl loudly at night. The red fox is known for its red coat. Another large animal is the wild boar or wild pig. It can weigh up to 180 kilograms as an adult boar. It has long tusks that are used to dig for roots, nuts and fruits. The red deer lives in the forests of North Korea. This animal is named for its red fur coat. The red deer has very long legs and can run quickly. The male red deer can be quite large, weighing up to 227 kilograms.

Two interesting birds are the peregrine falcon and the long-eared owl. The peregrine falcon is a bird that can fly about 100 kilometers per hour. It has the ability to dive in mid-air to kill its food. The long-eared owl has excellent hearing and fantastic eyesight. The long-eared owl is a nocturnal bird. It sleeps during the day and then hunts at night for mice to eat.

I hope you have enjoyed learning all about the animals of North Korea. Next week we'll discover more about another interesting country when we open our Window on the World. I'll be waiting for you, friends. Goodbye for now!

DZ

I am always so happy to join you here. In our Window on the World today, we'll learn about the foods our North Korean friends enjoy. One thing you would notice immediately is that Korean food is usually spicy. You will find that chopsticks are used to eat most foods, and spoons are used for soups. Eating with your fingers is considered very impolite. Because parents must often work from early morning until later in the evening, families don't often get the opportunity to eat together.

When people do meet together for a meal, there are two things you will almost always find that our North Korean friends will serve. One is rice and the other is a spicy pickled cabbage called ¨kim chi.〃 Other foods you could enjoy include spicy vegetables, soups, fish. A favorite food of North Koreans is a cold noodle dish called naengmyon.

As a visitor to a North Korean home, you would be given the largest piece of meat or the best beverage. It is very important for the host to show great respect to his guests. I think you would enjoy the foods of North Korea. I would probably need a very large glass of water to drink if the foods are too spicy!

Now, as we close our Window on the World, remember to listen again next week when we learn all about the animals that live in the country of North Korea. I hope you will be listening. Farewell for now, friends.

wuqianizy

在顶一下

wuqianizy

好不好 谁用谁知道！ 嘿嘿

DZ

为了下载 顶?那还是说明东西很好喽?嘿嘿

wuqianizy

为了下载  我顶

chilamzhou

在下一个

chilamzhou

这个币太难挣了

chilamzhou

太好了

歪歪的冰糖

好想全部下载下来哦!可是金币不够!