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被偷走海报的画家——阿尔丰斯• 慕夏 Which artist's poster was stolen ? | 15

为什么听自己的录音会觉得难听？

你是德云女孩儿吗？

Why does it sound bad to listen to your own recordings? | 05

Are You A Deyun Girl? | 10

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Editor's Note Hello everyone, I am Amy Xu, the editor-in-chief of this magazine. The six articles brought to you in this issue cover many hot topics from society to science, from the most famous cross talk club to the most popular supermarket.

Do we hear the same sounds that others hear? Why do we feel that our own voice doesn’t sound like our own, or even a little ugly when we listen to our own recordings?

What is the most famous cross talk group in China? They are all ancient forms of artistic performance, but unlike Peking Opera, crosstalk is loved by many young people. why is that?

He is a national treasure painter of the Czech Republic. Because he liked it so much, the posters he painted were even stolen by people. Who is he and how beautiful are his paintings?

We often see many elderly people in the park. Not only walking and playing chess, they also do many things that young people cannot do.

Ah Hao and his girlfriend Xiao Mei went to see her father, but her father didn't like Ah Hao. But because of the two pairs of gloves, Xiaomei's father thinks Ahao is a good boy. What happened?

Fat Donglai is a shopping mall only opened in Henan Province, China. However, people from all over the country want to come here to buy things. Many young people who graduated from prestigious schools are vying to work here. Why is this?

The above is the summary of this issue. I believe they will bring you a new reading experience.

Amy Xu TMM | 01

CONTENT

ARTS AND SCIENCES Why does it sound bad to listen to your own recordings?

05

为什么听自己的录音会觉得难听？ Which artist's poster was stolen ?

15

被偷走海报的画家——阿尔丰斯•慕夏 ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES How awesome are the uncles and aunts in Chinese parks?

22

中国公园里的叔叔阿姨到底有多厉害？ CONTEMPORARY LIFE Are you a Deyun Girl?

你是德云女孩儿吗？

10

STORY You should wear your gloves like this

手套怎么戴？

33

BUSINESS OBSERVATION Pang Donglai

胖东来

27

Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube

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friends 莉莉

艾米

Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.

Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures.

She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.

达达

凯文

Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.

Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

WHY DOES IT SOUND BAD TO LISTEN TO YOUR OWN RECORDINGS?

E T A DI E M L2 R E INT LEVE NS I M 5

Ever hit play on a recording of your own voice and thought, "Is that really what I sound like?" It's a common reaction, and there's a fascinating scientific reason behind this audio oddity. But why exactly does our voice sound so unfamiliar, maybe even unpleasant, to our own ears when recorded?

The secret lies in the way we perceive sounds internally versus externally. To uncover the mystery behind this bizarre phenomenon, dive into the details with us. Trust me, it's a revelation that will change how you hear yourself forever!

Curious? Check out the full scoop to find out!

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

为什么听自己的录音会觉得难听？ ：当我们说话的时候，我们可以听到几个声音？ Q2：怎么让录音变好听？ Q1

我很喜欢听歌，也喜欢唱歌。但是每次回听自己的录音，都 会觉得我的声音很陌生，而且感觉不那么好听。这是为什么 呢？ 这其实都是因为我们的大脑！ 当我们说话的时候，我们听到的声音有两个，一个是通过空 气传播的，另一个是通过我们的骨头和肌肉传播的。其中， 通过骨头和肌肉传播的声音，会增加声音低频的部分，让我 们的声音显得更加丰满。

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我们在录音的时候，麦克风只录下了从嘴里出来的声音，这 个声音只是通过空气传播的。也就是说，跟我们听到的声音 比，这样录下来的声音少了一部分。对于我们来说，这个声 音就没有那么好听。 生活里其实我们能见到很多人不喜欢用麦克风讲话，这样的情 况其实在上课的时候是非常常见的，总有一些人讲话的时候是 不喜欢用麦克风的。即使自己的声音不够大，其他人听不清 楚，这些人也只是提高音量，而不是拿起麦克风。就是因为 他们觉得麦克风里自己的声音没有那么好听，所以选择逃 避。 想让录音变好听方法其实也很简单，我们可以多听自己的录 音，多多练习就好了。所以现在你知道，别人听到的你的声 音其实是像录音中那样，和我们自己听到的是不一样的。

作者：醒醒

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VOCAB! 低频 dī pín low frequency

丰满

fēng mǎn ample / well developed / fully rounded

常见

cháng jiàn commonly seen / common / to see sth frequently

音量

yīn liàng loudness / volume

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：对于 对于”引进对象或事物的关系者，多跟名词组合，也可以跟动词或 小句组合。 Those who introduce the relationship between objects “

or things are usually combined with nouns, but can also be combined with verbs or clauses.

Structure:

对于+n/v/sentence

Examples:

、对于外来压迫，我们要坚决反抗。 2、对于这件事，老师叫小明要多反省一下自己。 1

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

ARE YOU A DEYUN GIRL? INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 5 MINS Heard about the Deyun Girls yet? They're a fan club with a twist, adoring not the usual pop stars but a group of ordinary-looking comedians from China's De Yun She, known for their brilliant take on "xiangsheng" or crosstalk. This traditional comedy gets a modern makeover, making it a hit among the youth. The Deyun Girls support their favorites just like any fanbase would, showcasing the charm of traditional arts in a new light. If you're ever in China, catching a De Yun She performance is a must-see for a taste of this unique cultural phenomenon!

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

你是德云女孩儿吗？ ：德云社是做什么的团体？ Q2：人们为什么喜欢德云社？ Q1

很多女孩子都有自己喜欢的明星，可能是因为他们很帅，也可能是因 为他们会唱歌、跳舞或表演。在中国有一群女孩儿，她们喜欢的是一 些三四十岁长的很普通的男生，只因为他们很会说话。而且，这群女 孩儿的数量并不小哦。这些普通的男生们都来自相声[1]社团德云社 [2]，这群女孩也被大家叫做：德云女孩儿。

相声： 德云社：

[1] It is a folk rap art in China. It highlights its characteristics in the form of speaking, learning, teasing and singing.

[2] It is one of the most famous large-scale professional crosstalk societies in China . Its full name is Beijing Deyunshe Culture Communication Co., Ltd., which was established in 1995.

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相声在中国已经有几百年的历史了，有点像脱口秀。但和脱口秀不一 样的地方是，脱口秀大多数是一个人单独表演的，相声一般是两个人 或者多人的表演形式。 几年前爱听相声的大多是叔叔阿姨们，而德云社的出现，让越来越多 的年轻人重新喜欢上了相声。 为什么女孩儿们会这么喜欢德云社呢？首先，他们不但基本功很扎 实，而且表演得非常好。另外，和其他传统相声不一样的是，德云社 的相声更贴近现代人的生活、更创新。他们可以把传统节目说的很有 趣，同时又在此基础上增加了很多现代生活元素。在他们的相声里， 你能听到当下生活的词汇和信息，这让大家觉得很亲切。 很有趣的是，德云女孩儿喜欢这些说相声的人就像喜欢那些男团一 样。她们会给喜欢的演员送生日礼物，在外面看见他们了也会去要签 名。看一次相声可能要花几百到几千元钱，而不管多贵，她们都要买 前面座位的票。 相声是中国的传统文化，很多人来中国都会去听一场相声。下次如果 你来中国，可以买一张德云社的票，感受一下新的相声文化。

作者：Victoria

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VOCAB! 社团

创新

shè tuán

chuàng xīn

association / society / group / union /

to bring forth new ideas / to blaze new

club / organization

trails / innovation

tuō kǒu xiù

yuán sù

(loanword) talk show

element (key component of sth)

zhā shi

cí huì

strong / solid / sturdy / firm /

vocabulary

脱口秀

元素

扎实

词汇 签名

practical

贴近

qiān míng

tiē jìn

to sign (one's name with a pen etc) / to

to press close to / to snuggle close /

autograph

intimate

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r e m m a r g brew 语法：不但…而且 在日常用语中，它是一种常用的汉语句子结构，分句之间具有进层关 系的复句叫递进复句，表示由浅入深。It is a commonly used Chinese sentence structure. A complex sentence with a progressive

relationship between clauses is called a progressive complex sentence, which means from shallow to deep.

Structure: Subject +

不但 + Adj./Verb, 而且 + Adj./Verb

Examples:

、这家餐厅的菜不但味道好，而且价格便宜。 2、我的小狗不但可爱，而且很聪明！ 1

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

——

被 偷 走 阿海 尔报 丰的 斯画 家 慕 夏

•

WHICH ARTIST'S POSTER WAS STOLEN ?

Advanced Level 1

8 Mins

THE POSTER OF CZECH ARTIST ALPHONSE MUCHA, KNOWN FOR HIS DECORATIVE ARTWORK AND SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE ON COMIC ART, WAS STOLEN. MUCHA BECAME FAMOUS OVERNIGHT AFTER CREATING A PROMOTIONAL POSTER FOR THE ACTRESS SARAH BERNHARDT IN 1894, WHICH WAS SO ADMIRED THAT PEOPLE STOLE IT AT NIGHT. HIS STYLE, DEEPLY INFLUENCED BY JAPANESE UKIYO-E AND RECOGNIZABLE FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, FLOWERS, AND ORNATE DECORATIONS, ALSO LEFT A MARK ON MODERN MANGA, INSPIRING WORKS LIKE "SAILOR MOON" AND "CARDCAPTOR SAKURA."

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ARTS AND SCIENCES

：慕夏是哪国人？ Q2：慕夏是因为哪幅作品出名的？ Q1

如果你对装饰画或者漫画感兴 趣，这个人的画你绝对会喜欢。 他就是捷克国宝画家：阿尔丰斯 •慕夏。 慕夏小时候家里没有什么钱。他 学习不是很好，但很喜欢画画。 工作以后，他也不喜欢自己的工 作，宁愿辞职也要去法国学画 画。学画的过程并非一帆风顺， 但还是因为热爱，让他一路坚持 了下来。后来他终于可以靠画画 赚一些钱了，但并不多。那时候 他过得并不好，生病了也没有钱 TMM | 16

看医生。

一直到1894年，一个机会让他的 生活改变了。法国的著名女演员 莎拉·伯恩哈特[1]在当时急需一个 插画师，但因为之前合作的画家 们都去休假了，于是，机会落到 了没有名气的穆夏身上。莎拉邀 请穆夏为她主演的《吉斯蒙达》 [2]画宣传海报。这张海报一出现 就大获成功，大家都非常喜欢， 有些人还喜欢到在晚上的时候把 海报偷走。更让他们都没想到的 是，这张海报最终成为了艺术史 上的重要宝藏。

[1]

莎拉·伯恩哈特：She was a French actress who was the most

famous actress of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

[2]

《吉斯蒙达》：It's a drama starring Sarah Bernhardt.

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他的作品大多是唯美华丽的风格，

虽然他是欧洲人，但在慕夏的画中

花和美丽的少女、曲线和华丽的装

你可以看到日本浮世绘[3]对他的影

饰是他画里一直不变的东西。他的

响。有趣的是，他成名后，他的画

画更是出现在当时人们生活的方方

又反过来影响了日本的动漫。在很

面面。在电影、杂志、香烟、饼

多知名的漫画作品里都可以看到慕

干，自行车等海报上，都能看到他

夏的影子，比如《美少女战士》

的画。

[4]，《魔卡少女樱》[5]等。

《美少女战士》：It is a magical girl transformation cartoon produced by Toei Animation.

[5]《魔卡少女樱》：It is a magical girl manga serialized by CLAMP in the magazine "Friends" , [4]

serialized from 1996 to 2000 .

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捷克

Jié kè Czech

法国

Fǎ guó France / French

名气

míng qì reputation / fame

海报

hǎi bào poster / playbill / notice

宝藏

bǎo zàng

VOCAB!

precious mineral deposits / hidden treasure

唯美

wéi měi aesthetics

曲线

qū xiàn curve / curved line / indirect

长袍

cháng páo gown / robe TMM | 19

r e m m a r g brew

语法：宁愿

在日常用语中，它表示两者相较，只选取某一方面，放弃另一方。It means comparing the two, choosing only one aspect and giving up the other.

宁愿+V

Structure: S+ Examples: 1 2

、我宁愿走也不坐公交车。 、我宁愿呆在家里也不要去逛街。

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

HOW AWESOME ARE THE UNCLES AND AUNTS IN CHINESE PARKS? 中国公园里的叔叔阿姨到底有多厉害？ Intermediate level 1 5 Mins Curious about retirement life in China? The parks are where the magic happens! Imagine seeing uncles and aunts, well into their 50s and 60s, outdoing the younger crowd with their morning exercises. From dancing to acrobatic feats like tree massages, cycling while playing basketball, to yoga moves that might just have you doing a double-take. But remember, not all stunts are for the faint-hearted. Want to know just how awesome these park regulars are? Dive into the full story to get inspired – or perhaps even a bit challenged!

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

：想了解中国人的退休生活，我们可以去哪里？ Q2：公园里的叔叔阿姨都做什么运动？ Q1

，你可以去一个地 方：公园。中国人年轻时工作很努力。退休后，他们 就来到了这里。在这里，你不仅可以看到做常规运动 的人们，还可以看到一些叔叔阿姨做着年轻人都做不 了的运动。 如果你想更了解中国人的退休生活

，每天都会很早起床，然 后去公园运动 。 他们有的走路 ， 有的跑步 ， 还有的 会一起跳舞 。 但是这都不算什么 ， 因为有些叔叔阿 姨做的运动会让你更惊讶。 这些五六十岁的叔叔阿姨

，用树干给 自己按摩，她们觉得这样比找人按摩更舒服。 有些叔叔会一边骑着自行车一边玩篮球。公园 里还有些叔叔阿姨的身体非常软，可以把身体 折叠起来，把自己的脚放到头的旁边。 有些阿姨会靠在树上上下左右移动

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他们还会把头吊在树上

，再让身体跟着一

。还有一些叔叔可以做到两只 脚都离开地面 ， 看起来很像上吊 。 这是因 为他们觉得这样做可以让脖子更舒服。 起来回运动

不过大家一定不要轻易地学这样的运

，因为很多人的身体并不适合做这样 的运动 。 不是每个人把头吊起来都可以 让脖子很舒服 ， 也不是每个人都可以把 身体折叠起来 。 在公园也有很多人做常 规的运动 ， 比如每天走走路 ， 跳跳舞 ， 动

其实这些运动对五六十岁的叔叔阿姨来

。

说也已经很好了

作者：Victoria TMM | 24

退休

tuì xiū to retire (from the

VOCAB!

workforce); to go into retirement

常规

cháng guī code of conduct / conventions

惊讶

jīng yà amazed / astonished

移动

yí dòng to move / movement

按摩

àn mó massage / to massage

折叠

zhé dié to fold / collapsible / folding

吊

diào to suspend / to hang up

脖子

bó zi neck

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：一边……一边 在日常用语中，它表示两种以上的动作用 时发生和进行，注意是两个动作必须是动 词 。 It means the occurrence and progress of two or more actions. Note that the two actions must be verbs.

一边+V+一边

Structure: S+ Examples:

、莉莉喜欢一边跳舞，一边唱歌。 2 、周末在家时，他喜欢一边喝咖啡，一 边听音乐。 1

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

PANG DONGLAI

胖东来 Pang Donglai shines as more than just a store; it's a beacon of innovative employee care and exceptional customer service in China. With initiatives like "Unhappy Leave" and a staunch commitment to product authenticity and transparent pricing, it draws both top-tier talent and dedicated shoppers. Imagine a workplace and shopping experience where respect and value are paramount.

Discover how Pang Donglai is rewriting the rules, proving that a company can indeed be too good to be true.

Advanced Level 1

7 Mins

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

：管理层可以不同意员工休“不开心假”吗？ Q2：胖东来以什么著称？ Q1

3月26日，“胖东来新增10天

能不同意，不同意就违反规定

不开心假”的话题引起人们的

了。

关注和讨论。 在工作日加班、周末也加班成 在 2024 年 的 中 国 超 市 周 论 坛

为普遍现象的中国，竟然会有

上，胖东来创始人于东来表

这样一家公司，他不只关注公

示，胖东来今年新增10天“不

司发展，还真真正正地关心员

开心假”，不开心、不想上班

工。这也是为什么很多名校毕

可以请假。这个假期管理层不

业的大学生都争着去胖东来上 班。

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胖东来是一家商场，而且只 在中国河南省有。但是，这 不是一家普通的商场，很多 年轻人会为了逛胖东来而特 意来河南省！他们周五晚上 坐一夜火车，周六和周日都 在胖东来度过，周日晚上再 坐火车回去。而且，现在逛 胖东来的人非常多，开门的 时候就已经排了很长很长的 队。胖东来为什么这么受欢 迎？ 胖东来是以质量无忧、服务 好著称的。在这里买的金 饰、烟酒、茶叶等，都是百 分比保真的。在胖东来买衣 服，你除了知道价格以外， 还能知道衣服的进货价。这 里的蔬菜和水果都会写好生 产地信息和上市日期。甚至 你买榴莲，他 会在你面前 打开，如果你觉得果肉不 多，他会直接给你换一个新

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的再打开，直到你满意为止。如

装店员工等，平均到手的月薪

果你家里的锅坏了来修，胖东来

超过7000元，有人能达到1.5万

会先给你一个新锅用，修好了再

元。这个收入水平，都可以和

还给他们就好。如果你买冷冻的

一二线城市的一些白领比了。

食物，超市还提供免费的冰块。

在假期方面，胖东来的员工每

在货架旁，你还会看到放大镜，

周休息一天，除了春节假期放

这是提供给老人看商品信息用

5天外，其他法定假期都不放

的。如果你带宠物逛超市，这里

假。不过这并不是说休假少，

也有宠物休息和喝水的地方。胖

因为胖东来的员工每年有30天

东来的电影院还有一个规定：如

的带薪年假。其实，除了“不

果你看的电影不满意，在电影结

开心假”，还有“委屈奖”。

束20分钟以内可以退一半的钱给

如果你按照正常流程工作受到

你。

委 屈 的 ， 公 司 会 给 你 50008000元钱。

胖东来也以关心员工、薪资待遇 好著称。在钱上，胖东来从不对

很多人都说胖东来是神仙公

员工吝啬，他把公司一大部分利

司，其实所有打工人只是希望

润都给员工。他建议企业家拿出

在工作时被当成人一样对待而

50%利润分给员工，并且不要等

已。

到年底分，直接括超市员工、服 TMM | 30

作者：林暖

VOCAB! 关注

guān zhù to pay attention to / to follow sth closely

创始人

chuàng shǐ rén creator / founder / initiator

著称

zhù chēng to be widely known as

金饰

jīn shì gold ornaments

榴莲

liú lián durian fruit / Durio zibethinus

薪资

xīn zī salary

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：特意 在日常用语中，它表示专门花时间和精力去做某一件事情。

In everyday language, it means dedicating time and energy to doing something.

特意+verb phrase

Structure: subject+ Examples:

、我特意给你买了苹果。 2、小明特意为你做了这道菜。 1

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STORY

HOW TO WEAR GLOVES? Intermediate level 1 4 Mins

手套怎么戴？ Ahao’s innovative thinking turned a

Xiao Mei’s nieces to each one red and

visit into a memorable lesson in fashion

one green glove not only solved a

and harmony. During a trip to see his

potential conflict but also showcased

girlfriend Xiao Mei’s dad, who was

how avant-garde ideas can be warmly

initially critical of Ahao’s trendy look, an

embraced by all generations. Check out

unexpected moment involving a pair of

the full story to see how a simple act of

mismatched

creativity can transform perspectives

gloves

became

the

highlight. Ahao’s clever suggestion for

and bring people closer.

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STORY

：一开始，小美的爸爸为什么不喜欢阿豪？ Q2：小美为什么不高兴了？ Q1

一天上午，阿豪和女朋友小美去看她的爸爸，但爸爸却很不高兴， 因为阿豪穿的太前卫，不像是很踏实的人。还好小美家里还有两个 孩子，是小美姐姐的两个女儿，阿豪和大家都在跟孩子们玩，没有 出现不开心的事情。 下午，小美爸爸带着两个孩子去公园里玩。照顾了一上午孩子，阿 豪终于可以休息一会儿了。这个时候来了个快递，小美打开一看， 是一双红、一双绿的手套。小美有点不高兴地说：“姐姐也真是 的，竟然给她们买了两双颜色不一样的手套！” 阿豪有点不明白，就问小美：“她们是都喜欢红色或者绿色的东西 吗？” 小美生气地说：“她们什么颜色都喜欢。但如果一个人先拿了一个

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颜色，另一个人就会抢第一个人的。所以每次我都买相同的东西给 她们。” 一会儿，小美爸爸带着两个孩子回来了，她们看到手套，一下就抢 上了。 阿豪说：“叔叔，我来帮您怎么样？” 小美爸爸同意了。阿豪走过去，对着两个孩子小声说了什么，她们 马上不抢了，还很高兴拿着手套和阿豪进了房间。 一会儿，三人出来了。两个孩子说：“阿豪哥哥说，手套要这样戴 才前卫！”小美和爸爸一看，她们每人各戴了一只红手套和一只绿 手套。 小美爸爸笑着点点头，说：“原来前卫也是一件好事”。

作者：一凡

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VOCAB! 前卫 qián wèi avant-garde

踏实

tā shi firmly-based / steady / steadfast

快递

kuài dì express delivery

手套

shǒu tào glove

抢

qiǎng to fight over / to rush / to scramble / to grab / to rob / to snatch

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r e m m a r g brew 语法： 如果……，就 在日常用语中，“如果”表示一种假设，“就”表示一种结果，假设和结果是一 致的。 In daily language, "if" means a hypothesis, "then" means a result, and the hypothesis and the result are consistent.

Structure:

如果 + Statement + 就 + Result

Examples:

、如果好好学习，你就能考上好大学。 2、如果明天下雨，我们就去图书馆看书。 1

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按摩

àn mó

massage / to massage

2

宝藏

bǎo zàng

precious mineral deposits / hidden treasure

3

脖子

bó zi

4

常规

cháng guī

code of conduct; conventions

5

常见

cháng jiàn

commonly seen / common / to see sth frequently

6

创始人

7

创新

chuàng xīn

8

词汇

cí huì

vocabulary

9

低频

dī pín

low frequency

10

吊

diào

to suspend / to hang up

11

法国

Fǎ guó

France / French

12

丰满

fēng mǎn

ample / well developed / fully rounded

13

关注

guān zhù

to pay attention to; to follow sth closely

14

海报

hǎi bào

poster / playbill / notice

15

捷克

Jié kè

Czech

16

金饰

jīn shì

gold ornaments

17

惊讶

jīng yà

amazed / astonished

18

快递

kuài dì

express delivery

19

榴莲

liú lián

durian fruit / Durio zibethinus

20

名气

míng qì

reputation; fame

neck

chuàng shǐ rén creator; founder; initiator to bring forth new ideas; to blaze new trails / innovation

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Glossary

1

签名

qiān míng

to sign (one's name with a pen etc) / to autograph

22

前卫

qián wèi

avant-garde

23

抢

qiǎng

to fight over / to rush / to scramble / to grab / to rob / to snatch

24

曲线

qū xiàn

curve / curved line / indirect

25

社团

shè tuán

association / society / group / union / club / organization

26

手套

shǒu tào

glove

27

踏实

tā shi

firmly-based / steady / steadfast

28

贴近

tiē jìn

to press close to / to snuggle close / intimate

29

退休

tuì xiū

to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement

30

脱口秀

tuō kǒu xiù

31

唯美

wéi měi

aesthetics

32

薪资

xīn zī

salary

33

移动

yí dòng

to move / movement

34

音量

yīn liàng

loudness / volume

35

元素

yuán sù

element (key component of sth)

36

扎实

zhā shi

strong / solid / sturdy / firm / practical

37

长袍

cháng páo

gown / robe

38

折叠

zhé dié

to fold / collapsible; folding

39

著称

zhù chēng

to be widely known as

(loanword) talk show

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Glossary

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Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. What is the Ghost Face Festival in Thailand?

2. How much does the world's heaviest snake weigh?

3. What were the manicures of ladies in ancient Chinese palaces like?

4. What is the life of garbage like?

The Mimir Magazine Published by Contemporary Education and Technology Yi Chou Hsu Contemporary Education and Technology Chair Mengting Hou Executive Editor Mengjia Xu Managing Editor

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