The Mimir Magazine_ June 01, 2023_Learn Chinese & Beyond

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THE MIMIR EASY-TO-READ MANDARIN CHINESE

高铁上不卖汉堡？点外卖！

Hamburgers Are not Sold on the High-Speed Rail? Order Takeout!

茶马古道

Tea-Horse Ancient Road

我不在家的时候，我的狗都 在做什么？

What Are the Dogs Doing When I am Away?

Editor's Note Welcome to our latest edition of articles! First up, we have the fascinating history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road in China, which was built during the Tang Dynasty to transport tea from Yunnan to Tibet. Despite the difficult and dangerous journey due to the high mountains, forests, and wild animals, the road is now known for its beautiful scenery.

Next, we take a trip to the vibrant city of Shanghai, exploring the diverse lives of its residents and following along on their unique journeys. From a man struggling with a difficult decision to a woman anxious about traveling alone, their stories are sure to captivate you.

In the mood for something delicious? Check out our recipe for garlic broccoli, a simple and healthy dish perfect for vegans and vegetarians, or anyone looking to add more vegetables to their diet. And if you're on a high-speed rail In China and craving a change from the usual boxed meals, you're in luck – with the "12306" app, you can order takeout right from your seat and have it delivered right to you!

Finally, we round out the edition with this edition, into the world of pets, to find out what our beloved dogs do when we're not home. We explore the capabilities of modern robots in China and their potential to help with tasks that humans might not enjoy. Lastly, we consider "filial piety" through the conversation of two 13-year-old friends, one Chinese and one American, and learn that it's about love for one's parents in one's heart.

With so much to explore in this edition, there's something for everyone! From the ancient history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road in China to the diverse lives of Shanghai's residents, there are endless stories to discover. If you're looking for a delicious and healthy recipe, our garlic broccoli is sure to satisfy. And for those on the go, ordering a meal from the highspeed rail in China has never been easier.

Plus, we dive into the mysterious world of pets and the exciting advancements in robotics.

Whether you're curious about what your dog does when you're not home, or want to stay up-to-date on the latest technological developments, there's something for you in this edition. Don't miss out – start reading now!

Stefanie English Editor of TMM Jun. 01, 2023

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Stefanie Joseph is a Transformational Thought Leader, Intuitive Contributor, and Visual Storyteller based in Upstate New York. She brings a unique and authentic approach that amplifies her clients' brand stories with an organic narrative that fits their image. Stefanie’s areas of expertise include content marketing writing, SEO strategy, visual storytelling, travel,

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marketing communications and social media strategy, and has a talent for crafting professional blog articles and internal communications collateral. Stefanie is the creator of the Black Exodus project, a docuseries about BIPOC leaving the US to live abroad, and is a novelist with two suspenseful romance drama novels due for publication in 2023.

Hello everyone, I am Teacher Alice. After getting the Bachelor degree in Chinese Language and Literature from university, I have been engaged in the front-line work of Chinese language teaching and related research for many years. In 2020, I started studying for a master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a foreign Language to Children in Spain and then continued to work as a Chinese teacher after returning to China.

During all these years in my teaching career, I have taught various courses and thousands of students from all over the world. I’m very interested in the local customs and cultures of different countries, and be able to complete teaching tasks excellently. With the humorous and rigorous teaching style, I’m deeply trusted and quite popular among students.

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content TRENDS

Hamburgers Are not Sold on the HighSpeed Rail? Order Takeout!

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Talking about "Filial Piety" with Sonny “ ”

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高铁上不卖汉堡？点外卖！ 桑尼说 孝顺

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

How to Make Garlic Broccoli

蒜蓉西兰花的制作

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ASIAN CULTURE

Tea-Horse Ancient Road

茶马古道

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1:00 Am in Shanghai

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凌晨一点的上海

What Are the Dogs Doing When I am Away?

LIFE & SCIENCE

我不在家的时候，我的狗都在做什么？

Do You Know How Powerful Robots Are Today?

你知道现在的机器人有多厉害吗？ SHORT STORY

About Numbers

数字

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The key to Chinese culture TMM | 04

friends 莉莉

艾米 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.

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.

达达

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

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

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TRENDS

Next time you're on the high-speed rail in China and craving something other than the usual boxed meals, you're in luck! With the "12306" app, you can order takeout right from your seat. Just download the app, select a city that offers food delivery to the high-speed rail, and choose from various yummy options.

Some cities even offer local specialties, like Sichuan food. Once you've made your selection, all you have to do is input your name, phone number, carriage number, and seat number, pay on your phone, and wait for your meal to be delivered right to you. So convenient! Just check if the high-speed rail you're on will pass through a city that offers delivery.

HAMBURGERS ARE SOLD ON THE HIGH-SPEED RAIL? ORDER TAKEOUT! Intermediate level 5 Mins

There are currently 38 cities in China where you can get food delivered to the high-speed rail. Happy eating! I have never heard of such a thing and wish this was available. Have you tried this before, and how was your experience?

Editor: Stefanie

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TRENDS

人们说，中国现在有四个很好的发明，叫“新四大发明”。高铁就 是其中的一个。它的速度非常快，环境也舒服，人们都很喜欢 坐。高铁上还可以买到很多吃的。每到吃饭的时间，就会有人到 每一节车厢卖盒饭。而且，每一列高铁上都有一节车厢是餐厅， 如果你不喜欢吃盒饭，你也可以去餐厅吃饭。 现在，在高铁上吃饭又有了一种新办法——点外卖！ 高铁上的饭菜，一般都是米饭和炒菜。有了高铁外卖，你还可以 吃汉堡、薯条等你想吃的东西。 那么，在高铁上怎么样点外卖呢？ 首先，在你的手机上，下载“12306”这个软件。 在软件里，你需要写下高铁的编号，看看它会不会经过可以送外 卖的城市。当你选择了一个城市，外卖就会在那里被送过来。现 在，中国有38个城市可以给高铁送外卖。 然后，选择你想吃的东西。

高铁上不卖汉堡？ 点外卖！

选择好城市以后，就可以选择自己想吃的东西啦。高铁外卖里可以选的餐厅 很多，在一些城市，你还可以吃到那里的特色菜。比如，高铁经过成都的时 候，你就可以吃到川菜外卖。 最后，选择完你想吃的东西，再写上你的名字、电话、车厢号和座位号，就 可以在手机上给钱了。 高铁到了你选择的城市以后，再等十分钟，就会有人把外卖送到你的座位。 怎么样？在高铁上点外卖是不是很方便？下次你在中国坐高铁，也可以给自 己点外卖哦！ 作者：阿雪 Q1 Q2

：中国高铁上的饭菜一般都是什么？ ：在高铁上怎么点外卖呢？ TMM | 07

VOCAB! 高铁

车厢 chē xiāng carriage

盒饭

hé fàn meal in a partitioned box

gāo tiě

下载

high speed rail

xià zǎi

外卖

to download

wài mài

软件

(of a restaurant) to provide a

ruǎn jiàn

takeout or home delivery meal /

(computer) software

takeout (business) / takeout (meal)

发明

fā míng to invent / an invention

速度

经过

jīng guò to pass / to go through

选择

xuǎn zé

sù dù

to select / to pick / choice / option /

speed

alternative

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r e m m gra ew br

语法：首先……然后……最后……

First…Then…Finally…

在我们讲述一件事情的经过或者做某事的步骤的时候，可以用这个结构表示时 间或动作的先后顺序。 When we talk about the process of a thing or the steps of doing something, we can use this structure to indicate the sequence of time or action.

Example: a.

首先她把秘密告诉了她最好的朋友，然后她的朋友告诉了自己的朋友，最 后大家都知道了。

First, she told the secret to her best friend. Then her friend told her own friend. Finally, everyone knew it.

首先过马路，然后坐 路公交车，最后换地铁。

b.

1 First cross the road, then take the No. 1 bus, and finally change to the subway.

TEACHER'S NOTE

文章首先介绍了在中国坐高铁的时候可以如何买到饭，然后介绍了 除了这两种常规方式外的一种新兴方式——点外卖，重点介绍了点 外卖的操作步骤。如果你在中国生活，可以先试着在家点一份外 卖，然后把步骤用汉语记录下来。 The article first introduces how to buy meals when taking highspeed rail in China. Then it introduces a new way besides the two conventional ways - order a takeout, and focuses on the operation steps of it. If you live in China, you can try to order a takeout at home first, and then record the steps in Chinese.

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Editor Alice TMM | 09

ASIAN CULTURE

TEA-HORSE ANCIENT ROAD The Ancient Tea Horse Road was a road built in the Tang Dynasty in China to transport tea from Yunnan to Tibet, where it was impossible to grow tea. There were three routes along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, but the most famous was the YunnanTibet route. This route was known for its difficulty and danger because of the high mountains, forests, and dangerous animals along the way. Many people died while traveling this route.

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Today, the road is safer and is known for its stunningly beautiful scenery. If you have a lot of time to travel in China and want to visit special places, you might visit the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Do you know the story of the Ancient Tea Horse Road? It sounds like a must-see historical site.

Editor: Stefanie

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ASIAN CULTURE

如果你有很多时间可以在中国旅游， 而且还想去一些特别的地方，我推荐 你去看看茶马古道。 唐朝的时候，人们都很喜欢喝茶。在 中国的西北有一个民族：藏族，他们 也喜欢喝茶。但是，他们生活的地方 不能种茶。所以唐朝人就修建了一条 路，这样就可以把茶叶带到西藏去 卖。而且人们也可以把西藏的东西拿 到其他地方去卖。在唐朝的时候，很 多东西都是用马来运输的，所以人们 就把这条路叫做茶马古道。

：茶马古道最早是做什么的？ ：茶马古道的三条线路中，最有名的是 哪一条，为什么？ Q1 Q2

茶马 古道

茶马古道有三条线路，但是人们说的最多的是滇藏路。滇是云南的意思，藏是西藏的 意思，所以这条路就是从云南到西藏的路。为什么这条路最有名呢？ 唐朝的时候，人们把在茶马古道上运输东西的那些人叫做马帮。因为滇藏路上有很多 很高的山和很多森林，而且这些森林里还有很多非常危险的动物，所以走这条路是又 难又危险的事情。马帮的人每次走这条路的时候，都有很多人被饿死，或者被危险的 动物杀死。这就是为什么很多人爱说这条路的故事。但是现在，这条路安全了很多。 对现在的人们来说，这条路也是最好看的路，在路上你会看到很多不一样的风景。如 果你有兴趣，欢迎你去这条路看看。 作者：春夏 TMM | 11

VOCAB!

推荐 tuī jiàn to recommend / recommendation

民族

mín zú nationality / ethnic group

修建

xiū jiàn to build / to construct

茶叶

chá yè tea / tea leaves

运输

yùn shū to transport / to carry / transportation

森林

sēn lín forest

危险

wēi xiǎn danger / dangerous

安全

ān quán safe; secure / safety; security

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：S+把A叫做B

把A叫做B”是“把”字句中的一种固定句型，字面意思就是给A另外一个名字B。主语经常 是 人们”或者某个或某些特定的人，也经常使用其被动句的形式：A被（人们/某人）叫做B。 “S+把A叫做B” is a fixed pattern of “把” sentence, which literally means “S calls A as B”. The subject usually would be“人们” or some certain people. We also use the passive pattern of it, “A 被 (people/someone) 叫做B”, which means “A is called as B”.

“S+ “

Structure: S+ +A

把 叫做 B / A+被 +(people/someone) 叫做B

Example: a.

Chinese people call pandas “National treasures”. b. “ “ People now call the ones who love eating and know how to eat “foodie”.

中国人把熊猫叫做国宝。 人们现在把特别爱吃而且会吃的人叫做 吃货 。

： 熊猫被中国人叫做国宝。 现在特别爱吃而且会吃的人被叫做 吃货 。

Or a.

Pandas are called “National treasures” by Chinese people. b. “ “ Nowadays the people who love eating and know how to eat are called “foodie”.

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文介绍了中国比较特别的旅游去处：茶马古道。主要介绍了茶马古道名字的由来和其中最 有名的一条线路，感兴趣的人可以在看文章的同时查一下滇藏线的具体位置，有时间的话可 以真的去走走，亲身感受一下。阅读时要着重注意里面“把“字句和”被“字句的用法。 The article introduces a special tourist route: The Tea-horse Ancient Road. It mainly talks about the origin of the road and one of the most famous routes. People who are interested could check the specific location of the “Dianzang line” while reading the article. And if you have time, you could really go for a walk and feel for yourself. When reading, please pay special attention to the usage of “ba” and “bei” sentences.

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LIFE &SCIENCE

What Are the Dogs Doing When I am Away?

Have you ever wondered what your dog does when you're not home? I know I have! That's why I watched my female dog Pippi on a surveillance camera for a week to see what she gets up to. It turns out that Pippi spends a lot of her time sleeping, about 14-15 hours a day. But it's not all rest and relaxation for Pippi. When she's hungry, she eats the food I leave out for her and drinks water. She also likes to run around the house, play with toys, and jump on the sofa like she's the boss.

Sometimes Pippi gets a little lonely

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and barks to let others know she's unhappy.

She

can

also

get

destructive, biting and damaging things like shoes, tables, and sofas.

So every day when I come home, I never know what surprise Pippi has in store for me. Who knows what your pet does when you're not home? You might be surprised by what you discover! Do you have a pet and are you curious to know?

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LIFE &SCIENCE

我不在家的时候， 我的狗都在做什么？ 我一直很想知道，我不在家的时候，我的狗 皮皮在做什么。为了找到答案，我看了一星 期家里的监控。很快，我就发现了它的小秘 密。

我发现，皮皮自己在家的时候，它做得最多 的事情就是睡觉。它每天要睡 14 到 15 个小 时。它一般在自己的床上睡觉。 我早上出门的时候，它没有马上睡觉。我关 上门以后，它还坐在门口，听到一点儿声音 就会站起来，可能很希望我能早点回来。 如果它饿了，就会去吃我给它准备的食物， 渴了也会去喝水。然后它会在家里跑来跑 去、在沙发上跳来跳去、玩它自己的玩具， 好像自己是这个家的主人。

：皮皮自己在家里时做的最多的事情是什么？ Q2：皮皮不高兴的时候会做什么？ Q1

皮皮也有不高兴的时候。 有的时候，它会因为我没有带它一起出门，在 我离开后就开始叫，告诉别人自己不高兴了。 只要门外有一点声音，它就开始叫。它想让别 人知道它在家，希望有人来给它开门。 有的时候，它也会破坏家里的东西。它可能先 咬鞋子，等会儿再咬桌子，接着是沙发、桌子 上的报纸。所有的东西都有可能被它咬坏。 所以，每天回家，我都在想今天皮皮给我准备 了什么 “ 惊喜 ” 。 你也可以了解一下你的宠物在家都做什么，可 能你也会有不一样的发现哦！ 作者：思昀

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VOCAB! 答案

dá àn answer / solution

监控

jiān kòng to monitor

希望

xī wàng to wish for / to desire / hope

主人

zhǔ rén master / host / owner

破坏

pò huài destruction / damage / to wreck / to break / to destroy

咬

yǎo to bite / to nip

接着

jiē zhe to continue / to go on to do sth / to follow / to carry on / then / after that

惊喜

jīng xǐ nice surprise / to be pleasantly surprised

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语法：只要……就……

只要 …… 就 ……” 连接的是一个条件复句， “ 只要 ” 后边是必要条 件， 就 后边是其结果。前一分句的主语可以放在 “ 只要 ” 前，也可以放在 “ 只 要 后。如果后一个分句的主语不同，必须放在“就”的前边。 “ 只要 …… 就 ……” is used to connect the two clauses of a conditional complex sentence, with “ 只要 ” introducing a necessary condition and “ 就 ” followed by the consequent result. The subject of the first clause can be put either before or after “只要”. If the subject of the last clause is different, it must be put before “就”.

Structure: (S1+)只要(+S1)+ a necessary condition，(S2+)就+result As long as…“ “ ” ”

Example: a. / As long as I have time, I will go accompany with you. b. / As long as my mother agrees, I can buy a dog.

只要我有时间，就会陪你去。 我只要有时间，就会陪你去。 只要妈妈同意，我就可以买一只狗。 妈妈只要同意，我就可以买一只狗。 TEACHER'S NOTE

本文讲述了一只小狗在主人不在家时都会做些什么。文章中有非常多描述动作的 词组都非常生动，试试把它们都找出来，写在词卡上，然后按照这些词组（可以 模仿小狗的样子）去做每一个动作。这样做可以更好地帮助你记住这些词组。 This article tells about what a puppy will do when its owner is not at home.

There are many phrases describing actions vividly in the article. Try to find them all and write them on the flash cards and then follow these phrases to do each action (you can imagine that you were a puppy). This will help you remember these phrases better.

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How to Make Garlic Broccoli

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

Intermediate Level 6Mins

Lily is a fan of meat, but her mother often incorporates vegetables into her meals. One of Lily's favorite vegetable dishes is garlic broccoli, which is simple and easy to make.

It's a delicious and healthy recipe that's sure to be a hit. Garlic broccoli is a fantastic recipe for vegans and vegetarians, as it's both delicious and nutritious.

It can serve as a side dish to complement a main course, or as a satisfying and filling main dish. The combination of flavorful garlic and nutritious broccoli makes this recipe a healthy and tasty choice for anyone looking to add more vegetables to their diet.

Plus, with its simple and easy-to-follow recipe, garlic broccoli is perfect for both beginner and experienced cooks alike.

So whether you're a vegan or vegetarian looking for a tasty and healthy meal, or just someone who loves vegetables, give garlic broccoli a try to see for yourself why it's such a beloved dish. This looks too delicious not to make. Will you add this to your dinner menu this week? Let me know the result.

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

蒜蓉西兰花的制作 蒜蓉西兰花的制作 Q1 Q2

：想一想，“蒜蓉”是什么？ ：这道蒜蓉西兰花应该是什么味道的？

莉莉很爱吃肉，但妈妈总会给她做一些蔬菜 吃。蒜蓉西兰花就是莉莉的妈妈经常做给莉莉 吃的菜，莉莉非常喜欢。这道菜做起来很简 单，而且需要准备的东西也不多，是一道又简 单又好吃的菜。春天多吃蔬菜对身体非常好。 现在，我就来告诉你怎么做蒜蓉西兰花吧！

准备什么？ 西蓝花 1小个—— 1 small Broccoli 干辣椒 2个—— 2 dried chili 蒜 5瓣—— 5 cloves of garlic 鸡汤 300毫升—— chicken soup 300ml 油 5克—— oil 5g 玉米淀粉 5克—— corn starch 5g 盐 3克—— salt 3g TMM | 19

怎么做？ 1

、用刀先把西蓝花上面的花切下来，把大一点的花 切成小块儿。用水把切好的西蓝花洗干净。把蒜和 干辣椒切碎。 1

、把火开到最大。在锅里放5g油，再放干辣椒和 蒜，炒10秒到20秒。

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、把西蓝花放进锅里炒30秒。

、把200毫升鸡汤放进锅里，盖上锅盖(可放在一起 解释)。用中火煮1-2分钟。鸡汤会把西蓝花煮熟。 、把锅盖打开，炒1分钟。再把100毫升鸡汤放进锅 里，加玉米淀粉和盐。开大火，再炒10-20秒，关 火。蒜蓉西兰花就做好了。

最后，有一些需要注意的地方。 西蓝花不是很好洗，怎么洗才能洗干净呢？

、把西蓝花切成小块儿，用水洗20秒。 2、找一个大碗，放半碗水，再放5克盐进去。把西蓝花放进去。1分钟后，再把5克 面粉放进去，等10分钟。 3、10分钟后，把西蓝花拿出来，用水再洗一次，就可以了。 作者：醒醒 1

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VOCAB!

切

西蓝花

炒

qiē to cut

xī lán huā

chǎo

Broccoli

to stir-fry

蒜

盖

suàn

gài

garlic

to cover

là jiāo

kè

hot pepper / chili

gram

háo shēng

zhǔ

milliliter

to cook / to boil

guō gài

zhù yì

saucepan lid / (satellite) dish

to take note of; to pay attention to

克

辣椒

煮

毫升

注意

锅盖

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文主要介绍了蒜蓉西兰花的做法。在讲述做饭过程的时候，最常用的结构就 是“把”字句，阅读时请试着找出文章中所有的“把”字句。另外要注意学习里面的动词 和量词。感兴趣的话，可以自己试着做一下这道菜。 This article mainly introduces the method of cooking garlic broccoli. When describing the cooking process, the most common structure is the " " sentence.

Please try to find out all the " " sentences in the article while reading, and pay attention to the verbs and measure words. If you are interested, you could also try to cook this dish by yourself.

把

把

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：“把”字句

把 字句强调主语对宾语做了某种处置以及处置的结果。 ” 把 ” sentences are usually used to emphasize how the object of a verb is “ ”

disposed of and what result is brought about.

结构：S+把+N.(受处置的宾语)+V.+其他成分 Structure: S + 把 + Object (things disposed of) + Verb + Other elements (how to dispose of or the result of it)

Example: a.

I finished my homework. b.

(All the students) please take out your books.

我把作业写完了。 请同学们把书拿出来。

要注意的是，否定副词、能愿动词或表示时间的状语，必须放在“把”的前边。 Example: a.

I'll deliver the things to you tomorrow. b.

Don't throw the paper on the ground.

我明天把东西给你送过去。 不要把纸扔在地上。

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ASIAN CULTURE

1:00 AM IN SHANGHAI

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant and diverse world of Shanghai? This exciting city is a melting pot of cultures, with people from all over China coming to work and live here. With over half of its population hailing from elsewhere, Shanghai is filled with unique and captivating stories. Follow along as we explore the lives of some of these individuals and discover what makes them so special.

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ASIAN CULTURE

1:00 AM IN SHANGHAI Intermediate level 5Mins

It sounds like Xiao Zhang had a tough decision to make. It must have been hard for him to decide to go to the UK for a year, especially since he had to leave his girlfriend behind. I can understand how his girlfriend would be torn between her love for Xiao Zhang and her desire to make her mother happy. What a difficult situation for all involved. I hope everything works out for the best for all of them. I often wonder how these tough decisions affect a person’s life. Do you think either of them has regret?

Feifei is a person who lives in Shanghai and has not left the city before. She plans to go to England for her mother's wedding, and she is worried about traveling alone. While on the plane, she sits next to a boy carrying a blue bag with a yellow bear hanging on it. I wonder if Fei Fei overcame her fear of traveling alone?

Do you remember the first time you traveled alone? Was there anything that helped bring you comfort?

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ASIAN CULTURE

凌晨的上海

上海是中国的一个大城市。每年，中国各个地方的人都会 来这里工作和生活。在上海，有一半以上的人不是上海 人，他们每个人都有自己的故事。 小张 小张在上海上的大学，他是南方人，他的女朋友是上海 人。他工作后为了女朋友留在了上海，在一所学校做老 师。但是女朋友的妈妈不是很喜欢他，她希望女儿能和一 个上海人在一起。 小张的女朋友很喜欢小张，但也不想让妈妈不高兴。 小张在学校工作。他工作很努力，校长很喜欢他。校长有 一个可以让小张去英国读书一年的机会，小张为了能和女 朋友在一起，没有去英国。一天，小张不小心听到女朋友 的妈妈给她的电话，又让女儿不要跟小张在一起，说小张 不是上海人。女朋友这次什么都没说。 小张问女朋友，是不是不想让妈妈不高兴。女朋友看着小 张，也没有说话。一个月后，小张跟女朋友说，他要去英 国读书一年，4月15日凌晨就坐飞机去英国了。 凌晨的机场，小张背着一个蓝色的包，包上挂着女朋友送 的黄色小熊玩具。小张以为女朋友会来机场送他，但是他 没有等到女朋友。他最后看了一眼待了七年的上海，上了 飞机。 菲菲 几年前，菲菲的爸爸和妈妈离婚了。现在，菲菲的妈妈在 英国，爸爸在上海。四月，菲菲的妈妈要在英国结婚了， 菲菲跟公司请假去英国。菲菲是三岁后才和爸爸妈妈来上 海生活的，这是她第一次离开上海，她不喜欢一个人去很 远的地方。她坐上飞机，刚想拿出书来看，旁边座位的人 来了。原来是个男生，长得很干净。他背了一个蓝色的 包，包上挂着一个黄色的小熊。 作者：豆子 TMM | 26

VOCAB! 凌晨

大学

líng chén

dà xué

very early in the morning / in the

university / college

留

wee hours

liú

guà

挂

to leave (a message etc) / to retain /

to hang or suspend (from a hook

to stay / to remain / to keep / to

etc) / to hang up (the phone)

preserve

机会

玩具

wán jù

jī huì

plaything / toy

opportunity / chance / occasion

电话

离婚

lí hūn

diàn huà

to divorce / divorced from (one's

telephone

座位

spouse)

zuò wèi

qǐng jià

请假

seat

to request leave of absence

TEACHER'S NOTE

文章介绍了两个生活在上海的年轻人，他们离开上海的原因都不相同。阅读的时候要特 别注意学习用“着“对人的外貌衣着进行描写的方法。可以试试自己用”V.+着+N.”的结构去 描写一位朋友。 The article introduces two young people living in Shanghai and they left Shanghai for different reasons. When reading, you should pay special attention to the method of describing people's appearance and clothing using " ". You can also try to use the structure "V.+ +N. " to describe a person.

着

着

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：为了

为了”常用在前一个分句的开始表示目的，后面可以接名词、人称代词、动词词组或短句等，后一 个分句表示为达到这一目的而采取的行动。 “ 为了 ” is often used at the beginning of the previous clause to indicate the purpose. It can be “

followed by nouns, personal pronouns, verb phrases or short sentences. The second clause indicates the action taken to achieve this goal.

Structure: +n./personal pronouns/verb phrases/short sentences.

为了

： 为了练习口语，他每天都去公园找中国人聊天。

Example a.

In order to practice his spoken Chinese, he goes to the park everyday to chat with Chinese people. b.

Dad always works hard for his family.

为了家人，爸爸总是辛苦地工作。

如果前一个分句先说采取了什么行动，后一个分句要用 “ 是为了 ” 引出这一行动的目的。 If the previous clause says what action has been taken, then the second clause should use “是为了“ to emphasize the purpose of the action.

： 她请假是为了参加姐姐的婚礼。 妈妈这么做都是为了你。

Example a.

She asked for leave is for attending her sister's wedding. b.

Mom did these all for you.

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LIFE &SCIENCE

Do

You Know How Powerful Robots Are Today?

Intermediate level 5Mins

There are many kinds of robots in China that can do various tasks for people.

Some robots can deliver food to customers in restaurants, cook dishes, and even help with shopping by ordering items online.

There are even robots that can follow you around and carry your purchases for you.

While some people may be concerned that robots will take over jobs that humans can do, others see them as useful for tasks that people may not enjoy doing. If you had a robot, what tasks would you like it to do for you?

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LIFE &SCIENCE

你知道现在的 机器人 有多厉害吗？

：机器人可以帮助人们做哪些事情？ Q2：你希望有一个自己的机器人吗？为什么？ Q1

在中国，越来越多的机器人出 现在人们的生活里。他们不仅 可以和我们说话、跟我们玩， 还可以帮我们做很多事情。 在中国的很多饭馆，你可以看 到机器人在工作。机器人会帮 人们送菜。服务员把菜放在机 器人的盘子里，机器人就会把 菜送到正确的客人那里。客人 把菜拿走以后，摸一下机器人 的头，它就会自己回去，继续 开始下一次的工作。机器人也 还会做饭。你知道吗， 2022 年北京冬季奥运会的一些菜就 是机器人做的，它们做的菜很 好吃呢！

现在，还有一些机器人可以 帮助我们买东西。如果你不 想出门，只要你叫一下机器 人的名字，告诉它买什么， 它就会上网给你买好，然后 就会有人把你想买的东西送 到家里了。还有一种机器 人，只要你拿着手机，你走 到哪儿它就跟你去哪儿。你 可以把买好的东西给机器 人，这样就不用拿着那么多 东西了。

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机器人可以做的事情很多。 他们可以爬山，可以游泳， 有的还可以帮我们工作。有 人说他不喜欢机器人。因为 机器人做了人可以做的事 情，人就没有用了。有人说 他很喜欢机器人，因为机器 人帮助我们做了我们不喜欢 做的事情。 这个问题，你是 怎么想的呢？ 如果你也有一个机器人，你 希望它可以帮助你做什么 呢？ 作者：Victoria

VOCAB! 机器人

盘子

jī qì rén

pán zi

robot / android

tray / plate / dish

厉害

正确

lì hai

zhèng què

fierce / strong

correct / proper

继续

摸

jì xù

mō

to continue / to proceed with / to

to feel with the hand / to touch / to

go on with

stroke / to grope / to steal / to abstract

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：不仅……还…… 不仅……还……”是一个表示递进关系的复句，第二个分句表示更进一层的意思。当两个分 句的主语相同时，“不仅”在主语后；当主语不同时，“不仅”在主语前，后一个分句常用“而 且”来连接。 ” 不仅 …… 还 ……” is a complex sentence expressing progressive relationship, the second clause indicates a further meaning in addition to what has been said in the first clause. “不 仅” is used after the subject when the two clauses share the same one subject, while it is used before the first subject when the two clauses have different subjects, and it is often followed by “而且” in such cases. “

Structure: S+ …… ( + S1……

不仅 不仅

， 而且) 还…… ，而且+ S2……

Example: a.

There are many beautiful scenery, but also many delicious food in that place. b.

He not only likes playing football, but also plays very well. c, Not only am I interested in Chinese culture, but all my family also want to know more about it.

那里不仅有很多美景，还有很多美食。 他不仅喜欢踢足球，而且踢得非常好。 不仅我对中国文化感兴趣，我们全家都想了解中国文化。 TEACHER'S NOTE

文章首先介绍了机器人出现在我们生活中的几种场景，可以帮我们做些什么，然后谈了不同 人对机器人的不同看法，最后提出问题引起读者思考。阅读的时候可以带着问题去读，想一 想生活中还有哪些场景更需要机器人代替人去工作。 The article first introduces several occasions in which robots appear in our lives, and what they can help us. Then it talks about different people's views on robots, and raises questions to arouse readers' thinking at the end. We could read it with some questions, thinking about what other scenes in our lives that require robots to work instead of people.

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TRENDS

TALKING ABOUT "FILIAL PIETY" WITH SONNY This is a story about two friends who are both 13 years old. One of them, who is Chinese, believes American children are not as "filial" (respectful and caring towards their parents) as Chinese children.

However, the other friend, who is American, explains that American children may not always listen to their parents when they are teenagers, but they still love and care for them when they grow up.

ADVANCED LEVEL 6MINS

The Chinese friend realizes that being "filial" is about having love for one's parents in one's heart, not just obedience.

In my American household, “filial” is a must for all the children towards their elders. I will tolerate nothing short of that. What does “filial” mean in your family?

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TRENDS

：大多数中国人觉得什么是“孝顺” Q2 ：桑尼觉得什么是 “ 孝顺 ” ？ Q1

我和桑尼今年都 13 岁了。我 7 岁的时候，从中国来到美国，上了桑尼的 小学。从那时开始，我们就认识了。现在，我们又一起上初中，在同一 个班，所以我们是非常好的朋友。 我的爸爸妈妈是中国人，桑尼的爸爸妈妈是美国人；我的皮肤是黄色 的，她的皮肤是咖啡色的。虽然我们看起来很不一样，但其实，桑尼会 说中文，因为她从5岁就开始学习中文了。

桑尼 说“孝顺”

桑尼大多数朋友都会说中文，因为 这些朋友的爸爸妈妈来自中国。 我觉得桑尼很厉害，因为她爸爸妈 妈都不会说中文，但她就是喜欢中 国、喜欢中文，更喜欢中国人。 今天中午，我和桑尼一起吃饭。我 说我很听爸爸妈妈的话，因为在中 国人心里，孩子一定要孝顺。

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孝顺是什么意思？”桑尼问我。 “孝顺，就是尊敬爸爸妈妈，照顾他们，对他们好。”我说。 “我明白了。你孝顺吗？”桑尼又问。 “当然，我非常孝顺。” “很多人觉得美国的小孩不孝顺，对吗？”桑尼看着我说。 “ 是，我知道很多中国人觉得，美国的小孩不听爸爸妈妈的话，不尊敬爸爸妈妈，不照顾他 们，所以不太孝顺。”我很诚实地说。 “对，美国的小孩可能不听爸爸妈妈的话，但不能说我们不孝顺。” “为什么？” 桑尼说：“因为很多美国的小孩，到十几岁的时候，可能心里非常复杂。他们可能不喜欢所有 的东西，因为他们想证明自己是一个独立的人。他们可能不听别人的话，因为他们有自己的想 法，想去做自己喜欢的事。但是，虽然这样，他们心里还是很爱自己的爸爸妈妈。所以，你会 看到，美国的小孩长大以后，会变得礼貌、有耐心，也关心他们的爸爸妈妈，对他们好。” “那我们现在13岁了，你以后几年也会变吗？”我问桑尼。 “我觉得我会，但是我还是爱我的爸爸妈妈。我长大以后，也会照顾他们。”桑尼很诚实地说。 我突然觉得，桑尼说得很对。因为“孝顺”应该是自己心里对爸爸妈妈母的爱，而不只是听话。 虽然美国的小孩和中国的小孩看起来不一样，但不应该因为这样就说他们孝顺或者不孝顺。 听话的孩子，长大以后一定会照顾爸爸妈妈吗？不听话的孩子，真的不孝顺吗？ 作者：凯西 “

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VOCAB! 孝顺

诚实 chéng shí honest

xiào shùn

复杂

filial / dutiful / devoted to one's

fù zá

parents (and grandparents etc) / to

complicated / complex

show filial piety towards (an older

所有

family member) / filial piety

suǒ yǒu

初中

all / to have; to possess; to own

chū zhōng

证明

junior high school

zhèng míng

皮肤

proof / certificate / identification /

個个

pí fū

testimonial / CL: | [gè] / to prove /

skin

to testify / to confirm the truth of

lái zì

dú lì

to come from (a place) / From

independent / independence / to

来自 尊敬

独立

stand alone

zūn jìng

礼貌

to respect; to revere; to esteem /

lǐ mào

honorable; distinguished (used on

courtesy / manners

formal occasions before a term of

耐心

address)

nài xīn

照顾

to be patient / patience

zhào gu

突然

to take care of / to show consideration

tū rán

/ to attend to / to look after

sudden; abrupt; unexpected

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法1：就

在很多句子中，“就”用在动词前强调某件事情发生的时间很早，某个动作用的时间很 短，或者事情进行得很顺利等等。 In many sentences, “ 就 ”is used before a verb to indicate something happens early, some action takes short time, or something goes smoothly, etc.

Structure: + do sth.

就

Example: a.

I go to bed at nine o’clock every night. b.

20 She finished her homework in only 20 minutes.

我每天晚上九点就睡觉。 她只用了 分钟就做完作业了。

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法2：就是 就是”常用的语境有两个，第一是加强语气，第二用在一些名词或者概念之后， 表示对其进行解释说明。 There are two commonly used contexts of “就是”. The first situation is to “

strengthen the tone, and the second situation is used after some nouns or concepts to explain them.

Structure: 1. S + + v./adj./n.

2. S + + explanation of the subject

就是 就是

Example: a.

He said so much, just hope you can understand him. b.

The Moonlight Clan, are those people who spend all their salaries every month and can't save money.

他说了这么多，就是希望你能理解他。 月光族，就是那些每个月的工资都花光，没法存下钱的人。

TEACHER'S NOTE

文章介绍了中美两国的孩子对“孝顺”这个词的不同理解，请试着分别说说。读的 时候要着重体会两国间的文化差异。读完后请用自己的话说出你对“孝顺”的理 解。 The article shows the different understanding of the word "filial piety" by children in China and the United States, please try to talk about it separately.

When reading, we could try to feel the cultural differences between the two countries. Please tell your understanding of "filial piety" in your own words after reading it.

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SHORT STORY

ABOUT NUMBERS

BEGINNER LEVEL

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数字

SHORT STORY

我觉得每个东西都是一些数字。 我觉得“爸爸”可以是“八八” 我觉得“女儿”可以是“一二” 我觉得“西瓜”可以是“七八” 有一天，莉莉问我：“你结婚了吗？” 我说：“一二三四五六八九十。” 莉莉明白了我的意思。 你觉得我结婚了吗？ 作者：豆子

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VOCAB!

数字 shù zì numeral / digit / number / figure / amount / digital (electronics etc)

西瓜 xī guā watermelon

结婚 jié hūn to marry / to get married

明白 míng bai clear / obvious / unequivocal / to understand / to realize

意思 yì si opinion / meaning / desire

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：“了”

了 是汉语语句结构中非常重要的一个助词，它的基本用法之一是放在句末或者动词之后，表 示动作的完成。 "了" is a very important auxiliary word in Chinese sentence structure. One of its basic uses is “ ”

to put it at the end of the sentence or after the verb to indicate the completion of the action.

Structure: Sentence +

了/ V.+了+(N.)

Example: a.

They went home together. b.

I bought a book last week.

他们一起回家了。 上个星期我买了一本书。

否定式是在动词前加上“没（有）”或者“还没（有）”，去掉“了”。 The negative form is to add “没（有）” or “还没（有）”, and remove “了”.

Structure: /

没（有） 还没（有）+ V.(+ N.) Example: a.

They didn’t go home together. b.

I haven't bought that book yet.

他们没有一起回家。 我还没买那本书。

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章从一个独特的视角把数字和词联系在一起。读的时候想一想为什么每个词可以用那 两个数字去表示，然后试着回答：“我”结婚了吗？为什么？可以给出自己的理由。然后再按 照自己的理由去想几个其他的词，用数字表示出来。 This article links numbers and words from a unique perspective. When reading, please think about why each word can be expressed with those two numbers, and then try to answer: Did “I” get married? Why do you think so? You could give your own reasons. Then think of several other words and express them with numbers according to your reasons.

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The end ...

This issue of magazine has 6 intermediate-level articles, 1 beginner-level article and 1 advanced-level article. I suggest you could start from the topic which you’re most interested in and then the beginner-level article and leave the advanced-level article at the end.

If you like cooking, for sure you could start from the way of cooking garlic broccoli, you’ll see how much Chinese people like to cook with garlic and make sure that you try once. If you’re a dog person, then you must want to know what the dogs do when their owner are away.Try to record their life when they’re with you if you happen to have a pet. If you are interested in science and technology, come to China to experience the takeout on the high-speed railway or you may ask a robot to help you, but don’t forget to talk to them in Chinese.

Finally, if you want to know more about the history and culture, the life and thoughts of Chinese people, read the articles about the “Tea-Horse Ancient Road” and “1:00 Am in Shanghai”, they will show you a miniature of Chinese people’s life in the past and the present.

This will help you think about the differences of thinking among different countries.

Based on the above, you’ll find more interesting to read the last two articles. You will have a deeper understanding of the impact of cultural differences on all aspects of our lives, and those are also the fun when you’re learning a different language.

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发明 速度 车厢 盒饭 下载 软件 经过 选择 答案 监控

tuī jiàn

to recommend / recommendation

mín zú

nationality / ethnic group

xiū jiàn

to build / to construct

chá yè

tea / tea leaves

yùn shū

to transport / to carry / transportation

sēn lín

forest

wēi xiǎn

danger / dangerous

ān quán

safe; secure / safety; security

dà xué

university / college

liú

to leave (a message etc) / to retain / to stay / to remain / to keep / to preserve

jī huì

opportunity / chance / occasion

diàn huà

telephone

líng chén

very early in the morning / in the wee hours

guà

to hang or suspend (from a hook etc) / to hang up (the phone)

wán jù

plaything / toy

lí hūn

to divorce / divorced from (one's spouse)

qǐng jià

to request leave of absence

zuò wèi

seat

xī lán huā

Broccoli

suàn

garlic

là jiāo

hot pepper / chili

háo shēng

milliliter

kè

gram

qiē

to cut

chǎo

to stir-fry

gài

to cover

guō gài

saucepan lid / (satellite) dish

zhǔ

to cook / to boil

zhù yì

to take note of; to pay attention to

gāo tiě

high speed rail

wài mài

(of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal / takeout (business) / takeout (meal)

fā míng

to invent / an invention

sù dù

speed

chē xiāng

carriage

hé fàn

meal in a partitioned box

xià zǎi

to download

ruǎn jiàn

(computer) software

jīng guò

to pass / to go through

xuǎn zé

to select / to pick / choice / option / alternative

dá àn

answer / solution

jiān kòng

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xī wàng

to wish for / to desire / hope

zhǔ rén

master / host / owner

pò huài

destruction / damage / to wreck / to break / to destroy

yǎo

to bite / to nip

jiē zhe

to continue / to go on to do sth / to follow / to carry on / then / after that

jīng xǐ

nice surprise / to be pleasantly surprised

jī qì rén

robot / android

lì hai

(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible / intense / severe / amazing / awesome / outstanding / (of a person) stern / strict / harsh / shrewd / tough / (of an animal) fierce / (of a resemblance) striking / (of liquor or chili pepper) strong

pán zi

tray / plate / dish

zhèng què

correct / proper

mō

to feel with the hand / to touch / to stroke / to grope / to steal / to abstract

jì xù

to continue / to proceed with / to go on with

xiào shùn

filial / dutiful / devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc) / to show filial piety towards (an older family member) / filial piety

chū zhōng

junior high school

pí fū

skin

lái zì

to come from (a place) / From

zūn jìng

to respect; to revere; to esteem / honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)

zhào gu

to take care of / to show consideration / to attend to / to look after

chéng shí

honest

fù zá

complicated / complex

suǒ yǒu

all / to have; to possess; to own

zhèng míng

proof / certificate / identification / testimonial / CL: | [gè] / to prove / to testify / to confirm the truth of

dú lì

independent / independence / to stand alone

lǐ mào

courtesy / manners

nài xīn

to be patient / patience

tū rán

sudden; abrupt; unexpected

shù zì

numeral / digit / number / figure / amount / digital (electronics etc)

xī guā

watermelon

jié hūn

to marry / to get married

míng bai

clear / obvious / unequivocal / to understand / to realize

yì si

opinion / meaning / desire

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Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. Who are the ancient people that Chinese people nowadays commemorate every year?

2. Why do many people want to visit Japan's sewers?

3. How to make Chinese steamed fish?

4. What is the special snack Lily had in Hangzhou?

5. How can life in China continue without cash?

6. Why are school buses in yellow and black?

7. Why can blue food help us lose weight?

8. What is my memory of studying abroad in the United States?

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