英语教学 跨文化交际 跨文化交际能力
论文摘 要: 英语教学的根本目的是实现跨文化交际。在全球化趋势明显的今天,正确认识跨文化交际教育的重要性,提高跨文化交际教学的地位,培养学生的跨文化交际能力已经成为英语教学的重要任务。因此,英语教学应该实行语言教学和文化背景知识传授相结合的方式,认识和加强学生跨文化意识。
一、引言
跨文化交际(Intercultural Communication ),是指本族语者与非本族语者之间的交际,也指任何在语言和文化背景方面有差异的人们之间的交际。跨文化交际不仅是语言形式的沟通,而且是不同文化之间的沟通。中国文化是东方文化的代表,而英美文化是西方文化的重要组成部分。这两种文化之间存在的巨大差异,使得在跨文化交际过程中由文化差异引起的文化休克(culture shock)现象屡屡出现,成为跨文化交际顺利进行的一大障碍。英语教学的根本目的是实现跨文化交际,与不同文化背景的人进行交流。因此,我国的英语教学,不仅要传授语言知识,而且要培养学生的跨文化交际意识体验和实践,培养他们使用英语进行跨文化交际的能力,开阔视野,加深对世界的了解,借鉴和吸收世界文化的精华,提高文化素养。跨文化交际能力是语言能力(听、说、读、写、译五种能力)和社会文化能力的总称(即和不同文化背景的人们进行合适交际的能力)。跨文化交际能力的培养是英语教学的重要任务,也是目前每个英语教师面临的重要课题。
二、英语教学中如何培养学生的跨文化交际意识与能力
1。加强教师自身文化修养。
培养学生的跨文化交际意识与能力,教师自身的文化修养是关键。因为在课堂教学中,学生主要还是依靠英语教材、课堂和英语教师的传授来获取知识。所以,英语教师必须不断学习,了解语言和文化之间的密切关系,提高自身的文化修养和跨文化交际意识,时刻明确英语教学的主要目的是实现跨文化交际。除此之外,英语教师还要利用周围一切条件,不断为学生组织跨文化交际实践活动,为进一步培养学生全面的跨文化交际能力奠定良好的基础。
2。对比文化差异。
董亚芬指出,任何一种民族语言都是该民族的重要组成部分和载体,语言材料中,篇章、句子甚至每个词无不包含着本民族的文化信息。因此,在英语教学中教师要注重语言和文化的关系,通过文化对比提高学生对中西文化差异的敏感性和适应性。文化差异包含的内容庞杂繁多,下述四方面尤其值得重视。
(1)词汇差异
词汇是英语表达的基础。中国学生在学习英语单词的时候喜欢把每个单词都与一个汉语词汇联系在一起,以便记忆。然而我们在使用某个英语单词时不能只注意其语意层面,还要从跨文化的角度进行揣度。比如“red”(红色)是中国文化的基本崇尚色,体现了中国人民在精神和物质上的追求,被赋予喜庆和吉祥之意。而在西方文化中,红色带有很强的贬义色彩,带有“危险”、“激进”、“流血”、“暴力”的意思。翻译家杨宪益、戴乃迭夫妇在翻译《红楼梦》时,为了保留“红”在汉语中的文化内涵,把标题直译为A dream of Red Mansions,引起英美读者对“red”一词产生不好的联想。后来英国汉学家霍克斯将该标题意译为The Story of the Stone(《石头记》)。因此,在平常的词汇积累中注意从文化异同的角度加以学习是非常重要的。
(2)语用差异
任何语言都是某种社会文化的反映,有着深刻的社会文化内涵。跨文化交际失败的原因就在于东西方的文化差异所引起的语用差异。中国人在彼此见面时常常会问对方:“吃了吗?”“去哪儿啊?”这样的问候在中国人看来非常亲切,然而在西方人看来却非常难以理解甚至是气愤。中国人认为这样的问候能体现对对方的关心,而外国人则认为中国人想要了解他们的隐私。还有“Love me,love my dog。(爱屋及乌)”不了解它的文化背景和社会习俗,很难理解它的文化内涵,就会导致交际失败。可见,学习任何一种语言都必须先了解该语言民族的社会文化。
(3)思维差异
文化的不同通常引起思维方式的不同。中国人深受儒家文化的影响,含蓄、谦让、儒雅,而英美人崇尚自由,勇于表现个性。所以,对别人的`赞美,中国人会说“哪里哪里”“不敢当”“过奖了”,西方人一般说“谢谢”;表示感谢时,中国人往往会说:这是我应该做的,不用客气等,英美人则会说:It’s my pleasure/Thank you。这都反映出中西方思维方式的差异。两种文化,一个是以“你”为中心,一个是以“我”为中心。
(4)体态文化差异
肢体语言也是人类进行交际活动的重要工具,中西方不同的肢体语言体现了不同的体态文化。如拥抱、握手、亲吻、手势语等属西方人的体态语言,而中国的体态文化不包含这些过于亲昵的动作。了解并学会运用体态语对文化交际是大有益处的,如耸肩表示“I don’t know”;掌心向上伸开双臂则表示无能为力或无可奈何。
3。重视本族文化的重要作用,培养跨文化意识敏锐度。
了解并熟知本民族文化是培养跨文化意识敏锐度的前提。我国著名的语言学家刘润清教授曾经指出:“文化教学,这不仅仅是让学生懂得西方文化,而且要懂得本族文化,二者并重。”这是因为跨文化交际是双方的。作为中国的英语学习者,我们必须在了解和熟知中国文化特点和表达方式的基础上,学习和了解英语国家文化,并学会用英语表达本族传统文化,宣传本族优秀文化,让西方人了解更多的中华文化,比如中国的太极拳(Taiji)、武术(Wushu)、功夫(Kongfu)、气功(Qigong)、衙门(Yamen)、曲艺(Quyi)、二胡(Erhu)、麻将(Mahjang)等。我们要夯实本族文化的功底,不失时机地传播中华传统文化,让西方人了解中国文化,这样有利于双方的相互理解,提高跨文化交际的时效性。
中西文化的比较性学习是培养跨文化意识敏锐度的关键。跨文化意识敏锐度是一种对有别于母
4。在英语教学中通过多种方法进行文化渗透。
(1)讲解法
讲解法是课堂文化教学最为直接的方法。教师直接结合教材内容对相关的文化知识加以讲解。
(2)对比法
对比法是文化教学一个重要手段。通过对比,学生可以发现母语和目的语的语言结构与文化之间的异同,了解异族文化的特殊性。比如从称呼、招呼语、告别、做客、谦虚、道歉、赞扬、表示关心、谈话题材和价值观念等方面将中西文化进行对比,可以加强学生的文化意识敏锐度。
(3)阅读法
阅读文学作品是文化学习的一个主要方法。因为文学作品是社会文化的反映,所以,要想了解英语国家文化,阅读一定量的文学作品会有很大的帮助,从中可以找到有关的文化背景知识和信息。
(4)实践法
实践法是实现文化教学目的最直接的方式,文化教学的目的是实现跨文化交际,所以教师可以借助各种
三、结语
语言是文化的载体,文化是语言的土壤。英语教师在教学中不能脱离一个国家的文化背景孤立地教授语言知识。英语教学的目的是既教授语言,又传播文化,从而培养学生的跨文化交际意识,使学生跨越文化差异障碍,减少文化休克现象,增加交际的有效性和成功交际的体验。
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高考英语
经典范文
1、表达观点类
在英语课堂上,你喜欢你的老师授课时只用英语,还是英语、汉语兼用?某英语杂志社就此话题邀请中学生发表看法。请围绕“How do you prefer your English classes to be taughtIn English only,or in both English and Chinese”这个问题,参考所给要点,选择一种授课形式,写一篇英语短文。
授课形式一:只用英语
优点:有助于提高听说能力等
缺憾:不易听懂等
结论:
授课形式二:英语、汉语兼用
优点:易于理解等
缺憾:英语氛围不浓等
结论:
注意:1.词数 100~120,短文开头已给出(不计词数)。
2.参考词汇:atmosphere 氛围
I prefer my English classes to be taught in...
满分文(一)
I prefer my English classes to be taught in both English and Chinese, whose advantage is that it is easy for us to understand what the teacher talks about. The teacher first teaches the class in English, and then she explains those that are hard to understand to us so that we get a better knowing of the passage. That will be good for us.
However, teaching the class in two languages will make the English atmosphere not so strong. Some students who wish to be taught in English will be disappointed.
Except for the disadvantage, I think it is really good to hear two languages in classes. It can make us more familiar with the foreign culture.
名师点评:
审题是作文的第一要素,本文的审题准确无误。无论是要点的把握还是结构的组织都证明了这一点。本文运用多种复杂句式,整体看来是不错的。文中的一个复合句式显示了作者的英语功底。其他出彩短语的使用也很地道,可以参看好句中的分析。
背诵内容:
好词1.advantage n.优点2.be familiar with,对某人熟悉3. atmosphere n.气氛
1. I prefer my English classes to be taught in both English and Chinese, whose advantage is that it is easy for us to understand what the teacher talks about.
我更喜欢采用双语教学,其优点是可以更好地理解老师的话。
2. Some students who wish to be taught in English will be disappointed.
满分文(二)
I prefer my English classes to be taught only in English because it is helpful for us to improve the ability of speaking and listening in a very short time. I have strong interest in English study and foreign culture, so I’d like to be totally immersed in the atmosphere of English so that I can quickly make progress. That’s why I prefer total English. However, since we are all English beginners, it’s really hard to understand all that the teacher says. Sometimes we need Chinese explanation. So my viewpoint is that we are taught not only in English but also using Chinese as a minor way to explain things that are hard to understand.
名师点评:
本文写作十分成功。语言和句式是本文最大的特点。好词中词汇的使用,将作者的意思表达得完整而准确,从而映衬了词汇的重要性;其次,本文的句式以复杂句为主,表语、定语和状语从句的使用都十分到位。
应背好词:1. immerse v.沉浸2. explanation n.解释3. make progress 取得进步
应背好句:1. I have strong interest in English study and foreign culture, so Id like to be totally immersed in the atmosphere of English so that I can quickly make progress.
2. So my viewpoint is that we are taught not only in English but using Chinese as a minor way to explain things that are hard to understand.( 表语从句)
因此,我的观点是,用英文教授,同时对于一些难以理解的内容用中文进行辅助讲解。
练习篇目:
请根据下列内容,在你校英语校刊上发表一篇稿件。
1、目前中国西南部发生严重干旱。
2、学生会将于5月6日中午12:30在餐厅门口举行用自己的零花钱为受灾地区孩子买水的活动。
3、希望全校同学从我做起,节约水资源。 参考词汇:干旱drought 注意:词数不少于60。
From the news we know that there is a severe drought in southwest China now. Most places we hope that all of us can realize the
假设你是晨光中学的学生会主席李华。学生会将举办每年一度的英语演讲比赛,本年度的主题为“The English Novel I Like Best”。作为组织者,你将在演讲比赛开幕时发言,请你根据以下提示用英语写一篇发言稿。(2009·天津)
1. 说明比赛的意义,如提高英语听说能力,养成读书的习惯等;
2. 说明比赛的注意事项,如每人演讲不超过5分钟,语言流利,发音准确等;
3. 预祝比赛圆满成功。
注意: 1. 词数:不少于100词;2. 可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯。
范文背诵:
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to this year’s English speech competition. In order to improve the abilities of both English speaking and listening, we continue to hold the English speech competition. I believe it will be of great help to form the good habit of reading, too.
There are some important points every speaker should be aware of. Please listen to me carefully. First of all, the speech must be finished within five minutes. Second, you should speak fluent English. At last, everyone should pronounce correctly. We expect to hear the fluent expression and standard pronunciation.
Finally, I’d like to wish the competition a great success and I hope every competitor can perform at your best!
Thank you!
句型背诵
①In order to improve the abilities of both English speaking and listening, we continue to hold the English speech competition.
②I believe it will be of great help to form the good habit of reading...
③...I’d like to wish the competition a great success and I hope every competitor can perform at your best!
练习篇目:
假如你是李华,美国一所友好学校准备与你们学校共同创办一份中学生英文刊物,该校格林先生来信询问有关情况。请你给她写封回信,假如你是李华,美国一所友好学校准备与你们学校共同创办一份中学生英文刊物,该校格林先生来信询问有关情况。请你给她写封回信,主要内容如下:
l 表示赞成。 l 提出你喜欢的栏目。 l 简要说明理由。
注意: 1. 词数100左右。 2. 新的开头和结尾已为你写好。
3. 适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 4. 参考栏目:栏目—column
Dear Mr. Green,
I am very excited to learn that we are going to start a magazine together. That sounds great! And I definitely agree with you on that.
Some of the columns which you mentioned in the letter are really my cup of tea. Say, “culture express” gives us a better understanding of the world. Since people from different parts of the world have different values, it’s necessary to learn from each other. This will offer a wonderful chance. Apart from that, “blurt out” is pretty good for Chinese students to learn English idioms and improve oral English. Last but not least, “entertainment” is so cool! The popular singers, actors and celebrities are so catchy and attractive that you absolutely can’t miss it! Teenagers are just fond of the trendy things.
Well, I can’t list more. I really can’t wait to read that magazine!
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
【名师点评】
这是一篇满分作文。仔细分析了这篇文章,写的的确是好,很地道的美式英语,一些词语的大胆使用,这么地道标准的英语,可不是一朝一夕所能写出来的。比如说:my cup of tea, apart from that, oral English, last but not least, celebrities, catchy和trendy的大胆运用,list, can't wait to 简直是perfect! 况且文章中没有一个错误,不管是书写还是语法。
(3)利弊分析类
假设你班最近就圆明园是否重建开展了一场讨论,同学们观点有分歧,各自理由主要如下表所示,请根据表格提供的讨论情况写一篇英文报道。
注意:1.词数:150左右 2.标题、开头已经写好,不计入词数。3. 要自拟结论。
参考词汇:故宫the Palace Museum; 颐和园the Summer Palace
Should Yuanmingyuan Be Rebuilt
Recently my classmates had a discussion about whether it should be rebuilt or not.
Supporters of rebuilding the garden say only by doing so can we see the original sight of the garden, which reflects the Chinese civilization(文明). And it will be another place of interest for tourists. If partly rebuilt, it will provide a comparison and help us remember the history.
Those who disagree think it more reasonable(合情合理) to keep the garden like this. The ruins will remind us of the past. We should never forget the history. Other buildings like Palace Museum and Summer Palace can also be symbols of the Chinese culture, so it isn’t necessary to rebuild this garden. Some also worry that the environment will be destroyed when the construction goes on in this district. Personally, it is advisable to rebuild Yuanmingyuan , which will add beauty to the city . What’s more , the new scenic spot will no doubt promote the economic development of the local.
练习篇目:
你叫李华。最近,你们班同学就“地球一小时”活动展开了一场热烈盼讨论。下表是这次讨论的结果。请你用英语给《中学英语报》主编写一封信,介绍你们班的讨论结果并阐明你自己的观点。 5
高考英语满分作文大全
高考英语满分作文大全[1] 假设你叫王明,昨天收到了笔友David的`e-mail,得知他不久要到北京来学习中文。他想了解如何学好中文。请你用英文给他回复一封e-mail,介绍学习中文的
(1) 家乡的地理位置; (2) 解放前的情况; (3) 解放后的变化; (4) 对家乡的感情。 My Home Town My home town is a beautiful place. It stands beside a wide river and is rich in fish and rice. But in the old days it was a poor and backward little town. Many people had no work. They lived a hard life. In 1949 my hometown was liberated. Since then great changes have taken place there. The streets have been widened. Factories, schools, hospitals, cinemas and theatres have sprung up one after another. The life of the people is greatly improved. I love my hometown. All the more I love its people. They are working hard so as to make it still richer and more beautiful. 三 健康对于我们每个人来说是非常重要的,但你的父母天天忙于工作而忽略了这个问题,你很为他们担忧。请你以此为话题,并结合提示给他们写一封信。 提示:1.要走路去上班,而不是开车或坐车; 2.每周至少去体育馆锻炼一次,或打球、或游泳; 3.饮食要健康; 4.不要工作太晚,要早休息。 要求:1.短文结构完整,意思连贯,语言流畅,语法准确,符合逻辑; 2.80—100词左右; 3.开头和结尾部分已给出,不计入总词数。 Dear Dad(Mum), You’re so busy every day that you don’t pay much attention to your health. I’m worried about your health all the time. I’d like to give you some suggestions. I hear walking is the best sport. Your company isn’t far from home, is itWhy not walk to the officeYou’d better take exercise at least once a week, such as playing tennis in the gym. Going to swim is also a nice choice, too. What’s more, it’s necessary to have healthy food. Try not to stay up too late. Having enough sleep can help your brain work better. Dad, please accept my advice. I really wish you healthy! Your loving son (daughter) Tom (Mary) 四 Dear Dad(Mum), You’re so busy every day that you don’t pay much attention to your health.I am worried about you. I hope you can keep healthy. You often drive to your office. It is not far.What about walking there because it
can make you much strongerI’d like you to play basketball or go swimming in the gym at least once a week. It is important to eat healthy food such as vegetables, meat, eggs and fruits. Though your work is hard, I still hope that you can go to bed early so that you can get enough sleep. I’m looking forward to receiving your letter. Your loving son (daughter) Tom (Mary) 五 随着阳光体育运动在全国开展,政府对中学生身体素质有所下降这个问题给予了高度重视,提出了这样的标语:“EXERCISE ONE HOUR
A DAY, KEEP ILLNESS AWAY”。同学们参加了各种体育锻炼之后,校园里出现了可喜的变化,强身健体,增强了学习效果,校园生活丰富了。请你报道一下学校开展这一活动的情况。 注意:1. 词数80—100左右。 2. 要求文章结构合理、内容通顺、句子连贯。 参考词汇:build up one’s body strength 强健身体 reduce diseases 减少疾病 As the Sunny Sports is developing in our country, the government has paid attention to the health of the students and raised, "EXERCISE ONE HOUR A DAY, KEEP ILLNESS AWAY". So far our school life has changed a lot. Now we have more time to do sport in the morning or after school. We play football, basketball, badminton and swim. They let our brains relax and make our school life more colorful. We have become more energetic. Above all our study has all been improved. Let’s take exercise every day. It can build up our body strength and reduce diseases.
Career or Family: which is more important
When asked about their opinion of career and family, people always respond differently. Some people deem it more important to pursue their career, while there are always other people who argue that family should be the number one in one’s life.
It goes without any question that career plays a key role in our life. In the very first place, career can give us an aim to live on. Without career, much of our living time will be certainly wasted. What’s more, career can provide us with a means to live on. Most of the people earn their income from a job. On the other hand, family is also an indispensable part of life, as many people will admit. Family is always regarded as a place where we can escape from troubles in life. In addition, we can obtain a sense of belonging to from family. Without it, anyone will feel lonely and desperate.
In my opinion, career and family are not in opposition to each other. Rather, they can enhance each other so that one’s life can become better and better. Therefore, it’s not a choice between right and wrong, but one between ideal and practical.中国公务网 2006-5-28 11:34:59
事业还是家庭:哪个更重要
当被问及他们认为事业和家庭,人们总是有不同的反应。一些人认为它更重要的追求自己的事业,虽然总是有其他的人认为家庭应该是一分之一的生命数量。
毫无任何问题,职业生涯中扮演着一个重要角色在我们的生活中。在非常第一的地方,事业能给我们一个目标,生活在。没有事业,我们大部分的生活肯定会浪费时间。更重要的是,职业可以给我们提供一个意味着活在。大多数人获得他们的收入从一个工作。另一方面,家庭也是一个不可或缺的生活的一部分,因为很多人会承认。家庭总是被视为一个地方我们可以逃避生活中的困难。此外,我们可以获得一种归属感,从家庭。没有它,人就会感到孤独和绝望。
在我看来,事业和家庭并不互相对立。相反,它们可以提高对方,这样一个人的生活可以变得越来越好。因此,这不是一个选择正确和错误之间,但一个理想的和实际之间。中国公务网2006-5-28 11:34:59
Olympics and I
Dear friend,
I have a great news to inform here. Through long efforts, Beijing has been granted the right to host 2008 Olympic games. As a resident in Beijing, I feel quite excited and like to share with you my happiness.
This success means a lot more than a game to me. In the first place, this Games will definitely promote the development of our economy. According to a recent survey by some experts, this games will raise our GDP by about 3%, and offer about 10,000 jobs. What’s more, our culture will be widely recognized and accepted all over the world through the Games. People will come over from every corner of the world, and experience Chinese culture in every aspect. Besides, through the games, our living environment will be greatly improved. For example, the public transportation system will be up-dated. Moreover, it’s known that more trees will be planted, and grassland will be considerably expanded.
My friend, I really look forward to the coming of this great Games. As an individual, I’m all ready to offer my help in any way I can. I also hope to invite you all to come here, and watch the games in 2008.
Sincerely yours,
奥运会和我
亲爱的朋友,
我有一个好消息通知这里。通过长期的努力,北京已获得2008年奥运会主办权时。作为一个居住在北京,我觉得很兴奋,想与你分享我的快乐。
这成功意味着很多对我来说不仅仅是一场比赛。首先,这个游戏一定会促进我们经济的发展。根据最近的一项调查显示,一些专家,这游戏会提高我们的国内生产总值约3%,并提供约10000个工作岗位。更重要的是,我们的文化将会被广泛认可和接受世界各地通过游戏。人们会从世界的每一个角落,体验中国文化的各个方面。此外,通过游戏,我们的生活环境将大大改善。例如,公共交通系统将会更新。此外,众所周知,更多的树木将被种植,和草原将大大扩展。
我的朋友,我真的很期待接下来的这个伟大的游戏。作为一个个体,我所有的准备提供我的帮助以任何方式我可以。我也希望邀请你们来这里,和观看2008年奥运会。
谨致问候,
Tourism in China
Recent years have seen a tendency in China that tourism is growing faster. According to a recent survey made by some experts, about 47% urban residents travel regularly, and
28% rural residents also make their tour across the country. The survey also shows that more people are interested in tourism, and will join the army in the future.
Facing this tendency, we can’t help exploring some underlying factors that are responsible. In the very first place, with the policy of reform and opening up, Chinese people’s living standard has been greatly improved, and therefore, most of them can afford to travel around. What’s more, it is believed that people now take a more positive attitude to tourism, and regard it as a life style. In addition, tourism facilities are becoming better and better. For example, transportation develops fast, and many scenic spots are available now.
旅游在中国
近年来在中国,旅游是趋势的增长速度。依照最近的一项调查由一些专家,大约47%的城市居民出行规律,28%的农村居民也使他们在全国巡演。调查还显示,更多的人有兴趣旅游,并将在未来加入军队。
面对这种趋势,我们不能帮助探索一些潜在因素是负责任的。在非常第一的地方,改革开放政策,中国人民的生活水平有很大的提高,因此,他们中的大多数可以环游。更重要的是,相信人们现在以更积极的态度对待旅游,并视之为一种生活方式。此外,旅游设施正变得越来越好。例如,交通运输发展很快,许多景点都可以使用了。
What a disaster(灾难)!So far,it's reported that more than 60,000 people died in the SiChuan earthquake.What's more, millions of people there have become homeless.And they are still in the danger of illness and other difficulties. Anyway, thanks to all the kind people, in and abroad,the situation has been changing well.But we still work hard at it,especially to build houses for those homeless people and cure the injured people.
What can we do nowBesides doing our own job well,we can donate money to them.We firmly believe that with the party and the government's strong leadership, and with the people of all nationalities throughout the country to aid,this earthquake relief will be a victory!
这真是个灾难(灾难)!到目前为止,据报道,有超过60000人死于四川地震。更重要的是,数以百万计的人成为无家可归的人。和他们还在危险的疾病和其他困难。不管怎样,感谢所有的善良的人,在和国外,形势已经改变好。但是我们仍然努力学习它,特别是为那些无家可归的人建造房屋和治愈受伤的人。
我们现在可以做些什么除了做我们自己的工作做好,我们可以捐钱给他们。我们坚信,有党和政府的坚强领导,有全国各族人们的援助,这抗震救灾一定会取得胜利!
全国卷高考英语作文范文汇总
高考英语全国卷 I
假设你是李华,你在报上看到北京电视台今年七月将举办外国人―学中文,唱中文歌‖才艺大赛。你的美国朋友Peter正在北京一所大学学中文,你觉得他应去试一试。请按以下要点给他写信告知此事,并表示可以提供帮助。比赛时间:7 月18日 报名时间:截止到6月30日 报名地点:北京电视台 注意:
1.词数:100左右
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯 3.参考词汇:才艺大赛-talent show
Dear Peter, I read in a newspaper today that a ―Learn Chinese, Sing Chinese Songs‖ Foreigners’ Talent Show will be held in
Beijing Television Station on July 18. I know you like singing, and you are in Beijing during that period. I think this is a
good chance for you to show your singing talent, and how well you’ve learned Chinese. If you would like to try, you have to go to the TV station to sign up before the end of June.
If there is anything I can do for you, I would be more than glad to help.
年高考英语全国卷 II
假设你是李华,加拿大一所学校将于今年暑假组织学生来你校访问。其间,Andy Smith将借住你家。请你代表全家写信给Andy,欢迎他的到来,并告知有关事宜。信的要点如下: ※ 上午:学校活动 ※ 下午:游览市区
※ 晚上:看电视,玩游戏,聊天 注意:1.词数:100左右
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯 3,参考词汇:安排—arrange
Dear Andy, I am glad to learn that you are coming to China and will stay at my home. My parents and I are very pleased to have you with us. Now let me tell you what we have arranged for you. I know the school will organize a lot of things for you to do in the morning, but in the afternoon, I’ll show you around and take you to some places of interest. We’ll mostly stay at home in the evening watching TV, playing games, and meeting people. I’m sure we’ll have a wonderful time and enjoy each other’s company. I’m looking forward very much to meeting you soon.
高考英语全国卷 I
假定你是李华,正在英国牛津
参加短期语言培训,计划星期天去伦敦旅游。互联网上一则广告引起了你的注意,但一些具体信息不明确(箭头所指内容)。请给该旅行社发一封电子邮件,询问有关情况。 注意:1.词数100左右,信的格式已为你写好。 2.可根据内容要点适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 3.参考词汇:牛津——Oxford 费用——fee
Dear Sir/Madame, I’m writing for more information about the day tour to London. As a student at Oxford University, I’d like to know if you have any special price for students. As for the money you charge, does it cover the entrance fees for visiting the places listedWhat about lunchIs it includedOr do I need to bring along my own foodHow long will the tour lastSince I need to prepare my lessons for the next day, I’d like to know the time to return. Besides, is there any time for shopping
I really want to have a look at the big stores in London.
我在上面曾讲到偶然性,我也经常想到偶然性。一个人一生中不能没有偶然性,偶然性能给人招灾,也能给人造福。
我学习吐火罗文,就与偶然性有关。
说句老实话,我到哥廷根以前,没有听说过什么吐火罗文。到了哥廷根以后,读通了吐火罗文的大师西克就在眼前,我也还没有想到学习吐火罗文。原因其实是很简单的。我要学三个系,已经选了那么多课程,学了那么多语言,已经是超负荷了。我是有自知之明的(有时候我觉得过了头),我学外语的才能不能说一点都没有,但是决非语言天才。我不敢在超负荷上再超负荷。而且我还想到,我是中国人,到了外国,我就代表中国。我学习砸了锅,丢个人的脸是小事,丢国家的脸却是大事,决不能掉以轻心。因此,我随时警告自己:自己的摊子已经铺得够大了,决不能再扩大了。这就是我当时的想法。
但是,正如我在上面已经讲到的,第二次世界大战一爆发,瓦尔德施米特被征从军,西克出来代理他。老人家一定要把自己的拿手好戏统统传给我。他早已越过古稀之年,难道他不知道教书的辛苦吗?难道他不知道在家里颐养天年会更舒服吗?但又为什么这样自找苦吃呢?我猜想,除了个人感情因素之外,他是以学术为天下之公器,想把自己的绝学传授给我这个异域的青年,让印度学和吐火罗学在中国生根开花。难道这里面还有一些极"左"的先生们所说的什么侵略的险恶用心吗?中国佛教史上有不少传法、传授衣钵的佳话,什么半夜里秘密传授,什么有其他弟子嫉妒,等等,我当时都没有碰到,大概是因为时移事迁今非昔比了吧。倒是最近我碰到了一件类似这样的事情。说来话长,不讲也罢。
总之,西克教授提出了要教我吐火罗文,丝毫没有征询意见的意味,他也不留给我任何考虑的余地。他提出了意见,立刻安排时间,马上就要上课。我真是深深地被感动了,除了感激之外,还能有什么话说呢?我下定决心,扩大自己的摊子,"舍命陪君子"了。
能够到哥廷根来跟这一位世界权威学习吐火罗文,是世界上许多学者的共同愿望。多少人因为得不到这样的机会而自怨自艾。我现在是近水楼台,是为许多人所艳羡的。这一点我是非常清楚的。我要是不学,实在是难以理解的。正在西克给我开课的时候,比利时的一位治赫梯文的专家沃尔特·古勿勒(WalterCouvreur)来到哥廷根,想从西克教授治吐火罗文。时机正好,于是一个吐火罗文特别班就开办起来了。大学的课程表上并没有这样一门课,而且只有两个学生,还都是外国人,真是一个特别班。可是西克并不马虎。以他那耄耋之年,每周有几次从城东的家中穿过全城,走到高斯-韦伯楼来上课,精神矍铄,腰板挺直,不拿手杖,不戴眼镜,他本身简直就是一个奇迹。走这样远的路,却从来没有人陪他。他无儿无女,家里没有人陪,学校里当然更不管这些事。尊老的概念,在西方的国家,几乎根本没有。西方社会是实用主义的社会。一个人对社会有用,他就有价值;一旦没用,价值立消。没有人认为其中有什么不妥之处。因此西克教授对自己的处境也就安之若素,处之泰然了。
吐火罗文残卷只有中国新疆才有。原来世界上没有人懂这种语言,是西克和西克灵在比较语言学家W·舒尔策(W.Schulzs)帮助下,读通了的。他们三人合著的吐火罗语语法,蜚声全球士林,是这门新学问的经典著作。但是,这一部长达五百一十八页的煌煌巨著,却决非一般的入门之书,而是异常难读的。它就像是一片原始森林,艰险复杂,歧路极多,没有人引导,自己想钻进去,是极为困难的。读通这一种语言的大师,当然就是最理想的引路人。西克教吐火罗文,用的也是德国的传统方法,这一点我在上面已经谈到过。他根本不讲解语法,而是从直接读原文开始。我们一起头就读他同他的伙伴西克灵共同转写成拉丁字母、连同原卷影印本一起出版的吐火罗文残卷--西克经常称之为"精制品"(Prachtstück)的《福力太子因缘经》。我们自己在下面翻读文法,查索引,译生词;到了课堂上,我同古勿勒轮流译成德文,西克加以纠正。这工作是异常艰苦的。原文残卷残缺不全,没有一页是完整的,连一行完整的都没有,虽然是"精制品",也只是相对而言,这里缺几个字,那里缺几个音节。不补足就抠不出意思,而补足也只能是以意为之,不一定有很大的把握。结果是西克先生讲的多,我们讲的少。读贝叶残卷,补足所缺的单词儿或者音节,一整套做法,我就是在吐火罗文课堂上学到的。我学习的兴趣日益浓烈,每周两次上课,我不但不以为苦,有时候甚至有望穿秋水之感了。
不知道为什么原因,我回忆当时的情景,总是同积雪载途的漫长的冬天联系起来。有一天,下课以后,黄昏已经提前降临到人间,因为天阴,又由于灯火管制,大街上已经完全陷入一团黑暗中。我扶着老人走下楼梯,走出大门。十里长街积雪已深,阒无一人。周围静得令人发怵,脚下响起了我们踏雪的声音,眼中闪耀着积雪的银光。好像宇宙间就只剩下我们师徒二人。我怕老师摔倒,紧紧地扶住了他,就这样一直把他送到家。我生平可以回忆值得回忆的事情,多如牛毛。但是这一件小事却牢牢地印在我的记忆里。每一回忆就感到一阵凄清中的温暖,成为我回忆的"保留节目"。然而至今已时移境迁,当时认为是细微小事,今生今世却决无可能重演了。
同这一件小事相联的,还有一件小事。哥廷根大学的教授们有一个颇为古老的传统:星期六下午,约上二三同好,到山上林中去散步,边走边谈,谈的也多半是学术问题;有时候也有争议,甚至争得面红耳赤。此时大自然的旖旎风光,在这些教授心目中早已不复存在了,他们关心的还是自己的学问。不管怎样,这些教授在林中漫游倦了,也许找一个咖啡馆,坐下喝点什么,吃点什么。然后兴尽回城。有一个星期六的下午,我在山下散步,逢巧遇到西克先生和其他几位教授正要上山。我连忙向他们致敬。西克先生立刻把我叫到眼前,向其他几位介绍说:"他刚通过博士论文答辩,是最优等。"言下颇有点得意之色。我真是既感且愧。我自己那一点学习成绩,实在是微不足道,然而老人竟这样赞誉,真使我不安了。中国唐诗中杨敬之诗:"平生不解藏人善,到处逢人说项斯。""说项"传为美谈,不意于万里之外的.异域见之。除了砥砺之外,我还有什么好说呢?
有一次,我发下宏愿大誓,要给老人增加点营养,给老人一点欢悦。要想做到这一点,只有从自己的少得可怜的食品分配中硬挤。我大概有一两个月没有吃奶油,忘记了是从哪里弄到的面粉和贵似金蛋的鸡蛋,以及一斤白糖,到一个最有名的糕点店里,请他们烤一个蛋糕。这无疑是一件极其贵重的礼物,我像捧着一个宝盒一样把蛋糕捧到老教授家里。这显然有点出他意料,他的双手有点颤抖,叫来了老伴,共同接了过去,连"谢谢"二字都说不出来了。这当然会在我腹中饥饿之火上又加上了一把火。然而我心里是愉快的,成为我一生最愉快的回忆之一。
等到美国兵攻入哥廷根以后,炮声一停,我就到西克先生家去看他。他的住房附近落了一颗炮弹,是美军从城西向城东放的。他的夫人告诉我,炮弹爆炸时,他正伏案读有关吐火罗文的书籍,窗子上的玻璃全被炸碎,玻璃片落满了一桌子,他奇迹般地竟然没有受任何一点伤。我听了以后,真不禁后怕起来了。然而对这一位把研读吐火罗文置于性命之上的老人,我的崇敬之情在内心里像大海波涛一样汹涌澎湃起来。西克先生的个人成就,德国学者的辉煌成就,难道是没有原因的吗?从这一件小事中我们可以学习多少东西呢?同其他一些有关西克先生的小事一样,这一件也使我毕生难忘。
我拉拉杂杂地回忆了一些我学习吐火罗文的情况。我把这归之于偶然性。这是对的,但还有点不够全面。偶然性往往与必然性相结合。在这里有没有必然性呢?不管怎样,我总是学了这一种语言,而且把学到的知识带回到中国。尽管我始终没有把吐火罗文当作主业,它只是我的副业,中间还由于种种原因我几乎有三十年没有搞,只是由于另外一个偶然性我才又重理旧业;但是,这一种语言的研究在中国毕竟算生了根,开花结果是必然的结果。一想到这一点,我对我这一位像祖父般的老师的怀念之情和感激之情,便油然而生。
现在西克教授早已离开人世,我自己也年届耄耋,能工作的日子有限了。但是,一想我的老师西克先生,我的干劲就无限腾涌。中国的吐火罗学,再扩大一点说,中国的印度学,现在可以说是已经奠了基。我们有一批朝气蓬勃的中青年梵文学者,是金克木先生和我的学生和学生的学生,当然也可以说是西克教授和瓦尔德施米特教授学生的学生的学生。他们将肩负起繁荣这一门学问的重任,我深信不疑。一想到这一点,我虽老迈昏庸,又不禁有一股清新的朝气涌上心头。
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