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包青天：中国版的福尔摩斯

中国人的婚礼什么样?

为什么先有闪电后有雷声？

Bao Qingtian The Chinese Version of Sherlock Holmes | 18

What is a Chinese Wedding Like? | 28

Why Does Lightning Always Come Before Thunder? | 10

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Editor's Note Step into a world of captivating stories and cultural exploration as we unveil another delightful issue of The Mimir Magazine.

From the quirky allure of a restaurant dedicated to canned food to the legendary figure of Bao Qingtian, often dubbed the lightning

Chinese Sherlock Holmes, our articles promise to transport you to intriguing realms of knowledge.

Delve into the solo culinary adventure of Malatang, uncover the secrets behind the global popularity of Kimchi, and empathize with those who faced layoffs from major international corporations.

Ever wondered about the science behind the lightning's dance before the thunderous applause? We've got the answers. Join us in the enchanting realm of Chinese weddings and immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty of a thought-provoking Poem that invites introspection.

Prepare to be inspired, informed, and enchanted as you embark on this linguistic and cultural voyage. We invite you to relish the unique insights and vibrant narratives this issue has to offer, embracing the diverse facets of China's heritage.

Lisa English Editor for TMM Dec.01, 2023

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t e e M itors d

E r u O

My name is Wang Lisa. My deep affinity for Chinese culture blossomed from childhood stories my grandparents shared about their adventures in the Far East. These narratives kindled a lasting curiosity and an abiding love for all things Chinese.

With an enduring passion for Chinese culture, my mission is to convey its beauty through my words. I aim to celebrate China's rich history, traditions, and the vibrant tapestry of its people.

Let's embark on a journey together, bridging cultures

and

fostering

connections

that

transcend borders, all while savoring the splendor of our diverse world.

Hello! My name is Wang Xinyi, a Chinese teacher who has been practicing for 4 years. I teach Chinese courses and Chinese culture courses at the Confucius Institutes in Thailand and Indonesia, and work as a Chinese teacher at the International School of Huaqiao University in China.

My students range from elementary school to university, and their Chinese level ranges from zero to HSk5. There are students from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Spain, Japan and other countries.I’m good at adjusting teaching method according to the student, and making every student their own perfect Mandarin learning plan. I’m funny and outgoing. You will feel interesting and joyful while mastering the Mandarin with me.

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CONTENT

TRENDS What did They do After They Were Laid off by Big International Companies?

34

被大厂裁员后，他们都去做什么了？ What is a Chinese Wedding Like? 中国人的婚礼什么样?

28

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

麻辣烫是一个人的火锅 How can Kimchi be so Popular? 为什么泡菜这么受欢迎？ Malatang is a Hot Pot for one Person

23 06

ASIAN CULTURE A Restaurant That Only Sells Canned Food

： 包青天：中国版的福尔摩斯

只卖罐头的餐厅

Bao Qingtian The Chinese Version of Sherlock Holmes

14 18

LIFE & SCIENCE Why Does Lightning Always Come Before Thunder?

10

为什么先有闪电后有雷声 SHORT STORY Someone Said

有人说

38

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

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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

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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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

HOW CAN KIMCHI BE SO POPULAR? 为什么泡菜这么受欢迎？

Intermediate level 5 Mins

THROUGH READING THIS ARTICLE, YOU WILL COME TO UNDERSTAND WHY KIMCHI HOLDS SUCH PROFOUND SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH KOREA. DRAWING FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCES DURING MY TIME IN KOREA, I'VE LEARNED THAT KIMCHI ISN'T JUST A DISH – IT'S A CULTURAL EMBLEM WITH DEEPROOTED HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE. KIMCHI, A TANGY FERMENTED VEGETABLE SIDE DISH, IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR DAILY LIVES. WITH A RICH HISTORY, KIMCHI'S ORIGINS LIE IN THE INGENIOUS SOLUTION OF USING SALT TO PRESERVE FRESH VEGETABLES DURING KOREA'S AGRICULTURALLY CHALLENGED PERIODS AND LONG WINTERS. THIS ARTICLE SHEDS LIGHT ON HOW KIMCHI HAS EVOLVED FROM BEING A PRACTICAL PRESERVATION METHOD TO BECOMING A SYMBOL OF KOREAN IDENTITY AND UNITY, FOSTERING COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES AND EVEN CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. SO, IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO VISIT SOUTH KOREA, DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO SAVOR THEIR ICONIC KIMCHI – YOU MIGHT JUST DISCOVER A NEW APPRECIATION FOR ITS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AND FLAVORS! EDITOR: LISA

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

你知道吗？韩国人吃饭的时候 可以不吃肉，但一定要吃泡菜。 泡菜是韩国人每天必须吃的食 物。韩国人为什么这么爱吃泡菜 呢？ 其实，泡菜在韩国有很长时间 的历史。很多年以前，韩国的农 业不发达，但是他们的冬天又非 常长。在冬天，他们就没有新鲜 的蔬菜吃了。为了能一直有蔬菜 吃，有一些很聪明的韩国人想到 了一个好办法。那就是在新鲜的 蔬菜里放很多盐，做成泡菜。因 为泡菜可以保存很长的时间，人 们会在夏天就把泡菜做好，到了

：韩国泡菜的历史 故事是什么？ Q1

冬天也能吃。 慢慢地，越来越多的韩国人 会做泡菜了，他们做的泡菜也 越来越好吃。泡菜成了韩国的 代表食物之一，一说到泡菜人 们都会想到韩国。 其实做泡菜的工作也有很 多，比如清洗，切菜，加盐等 等。如果一个人需要做很多泡 菜，就要请一些朋友过来帮 忙。他们在一起，一边吃着食 物，一边说话，一边做泡菜， 非常热闹。韩国人都很喜欢做 泡菜。女人们在一起，互相帮

：做韩国泡菜的工 作有哪些？ Q2

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忙，一起做一件事情。这 能让她们之间的关系变得 更好，还可能认识新的朋 友。 现在，韩国每年都会举 办很多和泡菜有关的活 动，有些在其他国家生活 和学习的韩国人，也经常 在一起举办和泡菜有关的 活动。 如果你去韩国旅游，一定 要尝一尝他们的泡菜，有 可能你也会爱上韩国泡菜 哦！ 作者：可可

VOCAB! 泡菜

帮忙

pào cài

bāng máng t

pickled cabbage

o help / to lend a hand / to do a favor

Hán guó

热闹

韩国

South Korea (Republic of Korea)

rè nao

必须

bustling with noise and excitement / lively

to have to / must

hù xiāng

互相

bì xū

历史

each other / mutually

history

jǔ bàn

举办

lì shǐ

以前

to conduct / to hold

yǐ qián before / formerly / previous / ago

新鲜

xīn xiān fresh (experience, food etc) / freshness

一直

yī zhí straight (in a straight line) / continuously / always

办法

bàn fǎ means / method

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：“一边+v1+一边+v2” 一边+v1+一边+v2”在中文里，表达两个动作同时进行，和英语里的at the same time用法相同。

“

"Side +v1+Side +v2" in the Chinese means that two actions are performed at the same time, which is the same as the English usage of at the same time.

： 一边+v1+一边+v2 Structure

： 1、他一边看书一边听歌。 Examples

He reads while listening to music.

、孩子们一边跳舞一边唱歌。

2

The children sang and danced.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

除了泡菜，韩国还有很多美食。韩国烤肉是韩国料理中的一道大菜，与各类泡菜搭配食用。韩国人喜欢用调料腌过肉，然后在炭 火上烤熟，再配以生菜、芝麻叶等蔬菜食用。韩国烤肉店常在聚餐和请客时提供免费泡菜，为顾客带来更舒适的用餐体验。 韩国的大酱汤深受人们喜爱。汤在韩国饮食文化中的地位不可忽视，它不仅是上饭时必提供的饮食，更是韩国人生活中不可或缺 的一部分。 这篇文章介绍了为什么泡菜在韩国这么受欢迎。你可以和朋友一起品尝韩国泡菜，想一想在你们国家有没有类似的传统美食，这 种传统美食为什么受欢迎？文章运用了“一边+v1+一边+v2”等句型，可以尝试使用这些句型进行造句练习或进行交际，丰富自己 的表达习惯。 In addition to kimchi, Korea has a lot of food.Korean yakiniku is a large dish in Korean cuisine and is served with various types of kimchi. Koreans like to marinate meat in seasonings, grill it over a charcoal fire, and eat it with vegetables such as lettuce and sesame leaves. Korean barbecue restaurants often provide free kimchi at dinners and invitations to make the dining experience more comfortable for customers.

Korean miso soup is loved by people. Soup has a place in Korean food culture that cannot be ignored, not only as a must be served during meals, but also as an integral part of Korean life.

This article explains why kimchi is so popular in Korea. You can taste Korean kimchi with friends, think about whether there is a similar traditional food in your country, and why is this traditional food popular?The article uses sentence patterns such as "

一

边 +v1+ 一边 +v2", you can try to use these sentence patterns for sentence formation practice or communication, and enrich your expression habits.

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Editor: Wang Xinyi

F OLOI D RN YT F EI S& ESVCEI E CH EING

Intermediate level 5 Mins

WHY DOES LIGHTNING ALWAYS COME BEFORE THUNDER? Curious about that lightning-then-thunder sequence?

This article unveils the mystery. Reading this article has been truly eye-opening! Learning about the science behind lightning and thunder has made me feel like a mini weather detective. It's fascinating to know that what appears as separate events – lightning and thunder – are actually connected in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of way. I'll definitely be paying closer attention during thunderstorms. Plus, the safety tips about staying indoors and avoiding tall trees during storms are definitely going to come in handy. Who knew there was so much to uncover about lightning and thunder?

Editor: Lisa

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LIFE & SCIENCE

为什么先有闪电后有雷声？ 下雨的时候，我们总是先看见闪电，后听到雷声。有人说，这是因为云 先发出了闪电，后发出了雷声。你觉得是这样吗？ ：为什么我们总 是先看到闪电， 再听到雷声？

Q1

：下雨时又有闪 电又有雷声， 我们应该注意什 么？

Q2

其实闪电和雷声是一起出现的。我们先看到闪电，是因为在空气中， 光的传播速度更快。光每秒能走三十万公里，而声音每秒只能走三百四 十米。光的速度是声音的90万倍，光已经到了地面，而声音要晚一会儿 才会到。所以我们总是先看到闪电，然后才能听到雷声。 但是，有时候我们只能看到闪电，听不到雷声，这又是为什么呢？在 回答这个问题之前，我们先计算一下，闪电离我们有多远吗？当你看到 闪电时，开始计时。如果是5秒以后听到了雷声，可以用声音传播的速度 乘5，就得到了一个结果。这个结果就表示发出闪电的地方离我们有一千 七百米。如果发出闪电和雷声的地方离我们非常非常远，声音被折射， 就不能很好地在地面传播；或者如果雷声很小，也能不能很好地传播到 地面。这样就只能看到闪电，听不到雷声了。 如果下雨的时候，又有闪电又有雷声，我们一定要注意安全。在家里 的时候，我们最好不要使用固定电话，也不要看电视、玩电脑。虽然可 以使用手机，但是最好不要在靠近窗户的地方使用。虽然现在的房子上 都有避雷针，但是还是注意安全。在外面的时候，请你一定要记住：不 要站在树下！因为打雷和闪电，都是一种放电现象。树上有很多水，而 且大树比较高，很容易被雷电打到。如果你正好站在树下，就会一起被 电打到，让自己受伤。 夏天，会经常出现雷雨天气。知道了打雷和闪电的知识，你就可以在 雷雨天气观察一下，和我们说的是不是一样的了。 作者：小进 TMM | 11

VOCAB! 结果

闪电

shǎn diàn

jié guǒ

lightning

outcome / result

传播

地方

chuán bō

dì fang

to disseminate / to

area / place / space

propagate / to spread

使用

总是

shǐ yòng

zǒng shì

to use / to employ

always

正好

速度

zhèng hǎo

sù dù

just (in time) / just

speed / rate

right / just enough

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：“先…再/又/后…” 先 再 又 后 在中文里，表达动作前后的意思，和英语里的 先 再又后

，

用法相同。

“ … / / …” “first… then…” “ … / / …”In Chinese, the meaning of before and after the action is the same as the English word "first..., then..."

： 先 再又后 Examples： 1、今天我们先考试，再学习新的语法知识。 Today we will take an exam first and then learn new grammar knowledge.

2、中国人上菜的顺序一般是先上肉菜，再上汤，最后上主食。 Structure … / / …

The order in which Chinese people serve is usually meat and vegetables first, then soup, and finally the main dish.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

除了打雷和闪电，大自然中还有很多神奇的自然现象。美丽的彩虹是天空中的水滴形成的，水滴折射自然光线， 各种光在天空中形成了美丽的彩虹，实在是太神奇了！ 然而，由于天气和天气的恶化，雨后彩虹越来越少。 这篇文章讲解了为什么先有闪电后有雷声，告诉我们如何计算闪电和我们的距离。大家可以在夏天的雷雨天气中 观察一下，是不是和文章里说的一样。 大家想一想，生活中还有什么大自然的现象让你感到好奇？可以和朋友一起讨论，找到这个现象的原因和结果， 用今天学习的单词和句型表达出来。 In addition to thunder and lightning, there are many magical natural phenomena in nature. The beautiful rainbow is formed by water droplets in the sky, water droplets refract natural light, and various lights form a beautiful rainbow in the sky, which is really amazing! However, due to the weather and the deterioration of the weather, there are fewer and fewer rainbows after the rain.

This article explains why there is lightning followed by thunder, and tells us how to calculate the distance between lightning and us. You can observe in the thunderstorm weather in summer, whether it is the same as said in the article.

Think about it, what other natural phenomena in life make you curious? You can discuss it with friends, find the cause and effect of this phenomenon, and express it in words and sentence patterns learned today.

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Editor: Wang Xinyi

ASIAN CULTURE

Intermediate level 5 Mins

A Restaurant That Only Sells Canned Food

只卖罐头的 餐厅

：在罐头餐厅，你可以吃 到哪些美食？ Q2：在罐头餐厅，罐头上 贴的标签颜色代表么？ Q1

Ever heard of a restaurant exclusively serving canned food? Meet Japan's "Mr. Kamio," the pioneer in this unconventional dining trend with over 50 branches. Can you imagine a place without a traditional kitchen – just servers and shelves stocked with diverse canned goods. These servers handle payments, pop cans, and warm contents. With 200-300 unique cans, each with its origin, it's not just about cans – they offer Japanese favorites like ramen and eel. Colored labels indicate prices, and the ambiance is photogenic, making it

perfect for both food and fun. Pair your canned delight with beer, plum wine, or sake for a unique experience. The camaraderie between the owner and guests adds to the charm.

Canned dining has gone global, offering an intriguing culinary adventure. Why not check out a canned restaurant near you? You might just enjoy the surprising flavors and atmosphere!

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Editor: Lisa

ASIAN CULTURE

可能你见过只卖罐头的商店，但是，你见过只卖罐头的餐厅吗？2002年，日本开了第一家罐头餐厅，它的名字是 甘祖先生[1]。到现在，这家罐头餐厅已经有50多个分店了。在这个餐厅里，你看不到厨房，也看不到厨师，只能看 到三个服务员和很多很多的罐头。那三个服务员每天的工作就是收钱、打开罐头和加热罐头。 如果你来到这里，你会看到大约200-300个罐头。这些罐头都不一样，有的是从世界各地买回来的罐头，有的是餐 厅自己做的罐头。其实，很多人来这里，只吃罐头可能吃不饱。所以餐厅还卖日本的其它美食，比如辛拉面、烤鳗 鱼等等。 在这里，你会看到很多罐头上都贴着标签。这些标签的颜色是不一样的，不同颜色代表着不同的价格。粉色是最便 宜的，只需要350日元；绿色是650日元；紫色是1000日元。如果是店里做的罐头就没有标签了，因为它的价格是 写在旁边的。 除了标签，罐头的名字也很有意思。比如马肉罐头、熊肉罐头、鲸鱼罐头等等。所以在这里，你不仅可以吃到罐 头，还可以参观不同的罐头，这都是很有意思的事情。在你选择好想要的罐头以后，服务员还会根据你选择的罐头 帮你选择酒。有啤酒、梅酒和烧酒等等。罐头和酒搭配在一起的味道更好哦！ 罐头餐厅里的环境很好，也很适合拍照，所以人们也很喜欢和朋友一起来这里玩。餐厅老板和客人也都像朋友一 样，客人会一边吃东西一边和老板聊天，这也是很多人喜欢来这里的一个原因。 罐头餐厅是一个有意思的地方，现在世界上很多国家也都有了罐头餐厅。大家有机会的话可以到罐头餐厅看看， 相信你会喜欢这个地方的。 作者：曾倩凤 甘祖先生：Mr.Kanso.

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VOCAB! 罐头

客人

guàn tou

kè rén

tin / can

visitor / guest / customer

chú fáng

liáo tiān

kitchen

to chat / to gossip

shì jiè

yuán yīn

world

cause / origin / root cause

xū yào

guó jiā

to need / to want / to demand / to require

country; nation

厨房

聊天

世界

原因

需要

国家

/ requirement / need

除了

chú le besides / apart from (... also...)

参观

cān guān to look around / to tour / to visit

味道

wèi dao flavor / smell

适合

shì hé to fit; to suit

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：如果…（的话），就… 如果…（的话），就…”在中文里，表达假设关系，和英语中的if…then…用法相同。 “如果…（的话），就…”in Chinese, it expresses a hypothetical relationship, which is the same as the usage of" if... then... “

"in English.

： 如果+…（的话），就+…

Structure

： 1、如果你太累的话，就休息一会儿。 If you are too tired，take a break.

2、如果你吃饱了，就走一走。 If you are full，take a walk.

Examples

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TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了罐头餐厅，知道了在罐头餐厅可以看到什么、吃到什么、有什么特点。 你知道保存食物的罐头是怎么来的吗？罐头起源于战争中食品保存的需要。19世纪初,法国国王拿破仑为解决军队打仗时 食物供应的问题,向人们征求保藏食品的解决方法。巴黎的一位甜品师傅阿培尔经过多年的研究,发明了用罐头保存食物的 方法，罐头发明至今已有两百年的历史。罐头发明后，人们能够更好地保存食物，例如：在海上长期航海的船员也能够吃 到蔬菜罐头，让身体更加健康。 罐头餐厅太有趣了！大家可以想想，如果你开了一家有特色的餐厅，客人们可以在你的餐厅看到什么、吃到什么？试着用 今天学习的单词和句型进行表达，把想法分享给你的朋友和家人，听听他们对你餐厅的建议。 This article introduces the canning restaurant, knows what to see, eat, and what characteristics can be seen in the canning restaurant.

Do you know where canned food comes about? Canning originated from the need for food preservation in war. At the beginning of the 19th century, King Napoleon of France asked people for solutions to the problem of food supply when the army was fighting. After years of research, Abel, a dessert chef in Paris, invented the method of preserving food in cans, which have been invented for two hundred years. After the invention of canning, people were able to better preserve food, for example: crew members who sailed for a long time at sea were also able to eat canned vegetables to make their bodies healthier.

Canning restaurants are so much fun!Think about it, if you open a unique restaurant, what can guests see and eat in your restaurant? Try to express yourself with the words and sentence patterns you learned today, share your thoughts with your friends and family, and hear their recommendations for your restaurant.

Editor: Wang Xinyi

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ASIAN CULTURE

：

Bao Qingtian The Chinese Version of Sherlock Holmes Intermediate level 7 Mins

truth resonates with

Deep within the historical tapestry

Lisa's fascination for

of ancient China, the enigmatic figure

of

Bao

individuals who dare to

Qingtian,

to champion righteousness.

affectionately dubbed Justice Bao, unfolds

as

an

emblem

Through evocative tales

of

like the "Execution of Chen

unwavering virtue, much like a

Shimei, " Justice Bao

Chinese Sherlock Holmes. For me, Bao Qingtian's story weaves

emerges as a symbol of moral

a vivid tapestry of a vivid

clarity, a beacon that guides

tapestry of justice and

society even in the most complex

intrigue, transcending time and cultural

of times, leaving an indelible mark

boundaries.

on my admiration for those who

From

his

distinctive

appearance to his indomitable resolve,

champion integrity and fairness.

Bao Qingtian's relentless quest for

Editor: Lisa

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ASIAN CULTURE

包青天：中国版的福尔摩斯 ：现在人们经常用“包青天”形容什么人？ Q2：“铡美案”讲了一个什么样的故事？ Q1

在中国古代，有一个非常有名的人——包青天。他的 皮肤比别人的黑，在额头的中间还有一个弯弯的月亮样 子的疤痕。在中国有很多关于他的电影。有人说，包青 天是中国的福尔摩斯。现在，你可能已经猜到他是做什 么工作的了吧。我们今天就讲讲他的故事。 包青天真正的名字叫包拯，他是北宋很有名的大臣。 他做官的时候很公正。对于每件事情，他都努力去找到 真相。他要明白谁是对的，谁是错的。如果一个有钱人 做了错事，希望通过给包拯一些钱让自己不被惩罚，包 拯不但不会听他的，还会给他更多的惩罚。所以那时的 人们都很尊重和喜欢他。因为他做事情很公正，人们都 叫他包青天[1]。 和包青天有关的故事有很多，清朝的一个小说家根据 这些故事写了一本小说——《三侠五义》。就是这本小 说，让后来的人知道了包青天的故事。其中，最有名的 一个故事就是“铡美案”。 在这个故事里，有一位很穷的男学生陈世美，他爱上 了秦香莲。他们结婚后生了两个孩子。后来，陈世美去 [1] [2] [3]

青天：Describe a person who acts frankly and fairly. 京城：Refers to the capital. 驸马：Emperor’s son-in-law.

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京城[2]参加考试，得到了第一名。当时的皇帝很喜 欢他，就让他做驸马[3]。虽然他已经结婚了，还有 两个孩子，但他没有把这件事告诉人们。他没有回 家，而是高高兴兴地去当驸马了。秦香莲等了很长 时间，一直等不到陈世美回来，就带着两个孩子去 京城找他。 来到京城，秦香莲问了很多人，终于找到了自己 的丈夫。但是陈世美说他不认识这个女人和这两个 孩子。为了继续做驸马，他还找杀手去杀她们。幸 运的是，这个杀手知道了真相，最后放走了她们。 秦香莲知道包青天是个很好的官，就去找他帮 忙。包青天听秦香莲讲完整个事情，就开始找证 据。后来，他终于知道了事情的真相。但是，因为 陈世美是驸马，包青天只是一个大臣，他根据法律 惩罚驸马是一件很危险的事情。但是，包青天没有 害怕，还是根据法律把陈世美杀了。这就是“铡美 案”。 除了铡美案，包青天还处理过很多复杂的案子。 这么看，他是不是很像福尔摩斯呢！包青天就是这 样一个人。他关心穷人，不害怕有钱和有权力的 人，能公正地处理问题。现在，人们也经常用“包青 天”来形容做事公正的官员。 作者：不辞盈

VOCAB! 真相

帮忙

zhēn xiàng

bāng máng

the truth about sth; the actual facts

to help / to lend a hand / to do a favor

yàng zi

fǎ lǜ

appearance / manner / pattern / model

law

样子 真正

法律 复杂

zhēn zhèng

fù zá

genuine; real; true

complicated / complex

míng bai

guān xīn

clear / obvious / unequivocal / to

to be concerned about / to care about

明白

关心

understand / to realize

通过

tōng guò to pass through; to get through

尊重

zūn zhòng to esteem / to respect / to honor / to value

根据

gēn jù according to / based on / basis

结婚

jié hūn to marry / to get married

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语法：对于+Object，…

对于 +Object ， …” 在中文里，引进动作、行为的对象，引进与问题、事情有关系的对象。与英语里 的“Regarding N，…”用法相同。 " 对于 +Object ， …" in the Chinese, introduce objects of action and behavior, and introduce objects related “

to problems and things. Same usage as "Regarding N,..." in English.

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Structure

对于+Object，… ： 1、对于这件事，我跟大家的看法不同。 Examples

My opinion on it (lit. regarding this matter) is different from everyone else’s.

、对于有困难的人，我们应给予帮助。

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We should help those who are in difficulty.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

你们知道什么是“青天”吗？“青天”就是没有乌云的天空，非常干净、纯洁。人们后来就进一步将它变成公正 不阿的代表了。同时“天”也是超越人的事物，人们对青天总是有着无上的敬畏，因此人们总是把一些清官比 喻成青天，表达尊敬。 这篇文章介绍了中国福尔摩斯——包青天的故事，介绍了“铡美案”。大家可以找一找包青天的其他判案故 事，看关于包青天的电影。用今天学习的单词和句型讲一讲包青天的故事。和朋友家人分享：你从包青天的 身上学习到了什么？ Do you know what "Blue Sky" is? "Blue sky" is the sky without dark clouds, very clean and pure. It was later

further transformed into a representation of justice. At the same time, "heaven" is also a thing that transcends people, and people always have supreme awe for Qingtian, so people always compare some Qing officials to Qingtian to express respect.

This article introduces the story of the Chinese Sherlock Holmes-Bao Qingtian and introduces the "Chu Mei Case".You can find Bao Qingtian's other judgment stories and watch movies about Bao Qingtian. Use the words and sentence patterns learned today to tell the story of Bao Qingtian. Share with friends and family: What did you learn from Bao Qingtian?

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

MALATANG IS A HOT POT FOR ONE PERSON

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Thinking of you wandering through the narrow streets of China, surrounded by the tantalizing aroma of delicious street food. Have you ever wished you could recreate those flavors right at home? This article introduces you to a mouthwatering Chinese dish—

麻辣烫 (málàtàng), also known as Spicy Hot

Pot! Not only will it satisfy your cravings for hot pot, but it will also take you on a culinary journey like no other. Are you ready? Let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the art of crafting this delightful dish together!

Editor: Lisa

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麻辣烫是一 个人的火锅 亲爱的凯文: 你好！ 很高兴收到你的邮件！你说你经常会想起我们在中国的日子，也非常想吃中国的美 食，尤其是火锅。其实，还有一种和火锅味道很像、也很好吃的食物：麻辣烫[1]。我经常 一个人做麻辣烫吃，今天我把做法告诉你吧，你可以做给自己吃。 准备什么？ 牛奶250毫升-milk 250ml 水400克-water 400g 小葱1颗-one shallot 2瓣蒜-2 cloves garlic Q1：做麻辣烫时，芝麻酱怎么调？ 3片姜-3 slices of ginger Q2：芝麻酱可以怎么吃？ 油5g-oil 5g 郫县豆瓣酱5克-Pixian bean paste 5g 牛油火锅底料1块-butter hot pot base 1 piece 芝麻酱30克-sesame paste 30g 生抽10克-soy sauce 10g 醋5克-vinegar 5g 耗油3克-fuel consumption 3g 素菜：你可以选你喜欢的任何蔬菜 肉类：你可以选你喜欢的任何肉类 [1]

麻辣烫：A spicy snack from Sichuan.

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怎么做？ 、把你准备的蔬菜洗干净。 2、找一个锅，开中火。锅里放油，等5秒油热一些以后，以后把葱、姜和小葱放进去炒30 秒。然后，把郫县豆瓣酱和牛油火锅底料放进去，把火调成小火，把牛油火锅底料炒融化。 3、在锅里加水，可以把火调大一些，等水烧开。 4、把牛奶放进锅里，把火调小一些，煮到水再次烧开。 5、把肉先放进去，等肉煮熟了，就可以放蔬菜了。等蔬菜也煮熟就可以关火了。 6 、等水烧开的时候，可以开始调芝麻酱。把芝麻酱放在一个碗里，加入一些水，搅拌均 匀。等芝麻酱被稀释后，再加一些水，搅拌均匀。就这样，把芝麻酱稀释一下。在稀释好的 芝麻酱里，放入酱油、醋和耗油，搅拌均匀就可以了。 7、你可以把芝麻酱放进锅里，也可以当做蘸料吃。 1

这就是麻辣烫的做法，你快去试试吧！ 祝你每天都开心、快乐！

你的朋友阿兰 作者：阿兰吃糖

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VOCAB! 麻辣烫

干净

má là tàng

gān jìng

hot spicy soup (often sold in street stalls)

clean / neat

huǒ guō

yǐ hòu

hotpot

after / later / afterwards / following / later on

jīng cháng

rán hòu

frequently / constantly / regularly / often

after / then (afterwards) / after that

yóu qí

wǎn

especially; particularly

bowl / cup

火锅 经常

以后 然后

尤其 自己 zì jǐ

oneself / one's own

任何

rèn hé any / whatever / whichever

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语法：“特别/尤其+adj/v”

特别/尤其+adj/v”在中文里，表达程度高的意思，和英语里的“especially/particularly”用法相同。 "特别/尤其+adj/v" means highly in Chinese, the same as the English word "especially/particularly". “

： “特别/尤其+adj/v” Structure

： 1、您儿子长得真像您，特别/尤其是眼睛。 Examples

Your son looks like you,especially her eyes.

、今天的天气特别/尤其好，我们去散步吧！ The weather is very nice today，Let’s go out for a walk！ 2

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TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了制作麻辣烫的做法，我们知道了要准备什么、怎么做。 麻辣烫是一个人的火锅，你知道火锅中的中国文化吗？ 一、团团圆圆：吃火锅时，亲朋好友在同一口锅里吃饭，犹如一家人一般，体现了大团圆的中国传统文化。 二、海纳百川：火锅里有各种各样的食材，一切食材都可以一起煮，荤素搭配…… 请你想一想，火锅还体现了什 么中国文化？ 大家在阅读文章后，可以按照文章里的做法制作麻辣烫，和你的朋友与家人一起品尝美食！还可以写信给你的 其他朋友，用今天学习的单词和句型告诉他们麻辣烫的制作方法，有机会比一比谁做的麻辣烫更好吃！ This article introduces the method of making spicy hot, and we know what to prepare and how to make it.

Spicy hot is a person's hot pot, do you know the Chinese culture in hot pot?

1. Reunion: When eating hot pot, relatives and friends eat in the same pot, just like a family, reflecting the traditional Chinese culture of reunion. 2. Embrace the sea: There are all kinds of ingredients in the hot pot, all the ingredients can be cooked together, meat and vegetarian matching... Please think about it, what other Chinese culture does hot pot embody?

After reading the article, you can make spicy blanches according to the method in the article and taste the food with your friends and family! You can also write to your other friends and tell them how to make spicy hot with the words and sentence patterns you learned today, and you have a chance to taste better than who makes it!

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Editor: Wang Xinyi

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Advanced Level Min 9

中国人的婚礼什么样 ?

WHAT IS A CHINESE WEDDING LIKE? oval

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中国是一个很重视礼节的国家。随着社会的发展，有一些礼仪被 去除了，有一些保留了下来。这里很有意思的是结婚的礼仪。中国 人的婚礼是什么样的呢？

As I read about this article, memories of

attending

Chinese

weddings

flooded back, and it's incredible how these traditions blend the old and

两个人在结婚前也会找人算一下两个人的八字，看是否比较合 适。这是中国人看看重的。八字在一定程度上可以告诉人们两个人 是否适合生活在一起，这跟看星盘的作用有点像。

new. The intricacies of compatibility

如果八字没有问题，有的地方在结婚前会有订婚宴，就是男方、 男方爸爸妈妈、女方和女方爸爸妈妈一起吃个饭。吃饭的时候他们 也会商量结婚的具体事情。

how these customs create a unique

结婚前，男方父母要给女方父母一笔钱，这个就是彩礼。在有一 些地方，男方父母还需要给女方买“三金”来表示重视。“三金”就是三 样金子做的饰品，一般是金项链、金耳环、金戒指。相应的，女方 父母也会给女儿准备嫁妆。现在的的彩礼很多时候不是钱，而是男 方会买房，而女方的嫁妆更可能是买一辆车或者负责房子的装修。 这样，结婚的事情就算是定下来了。

checking out the full articles!

结婚当天是从早上很早就开始的。一般新娘会凌晨就起床，这个 时候化妆师会到家里来给她化妆。伴娘这个时候也会来到新娘家。 这个时候，伴娘们会“为难”一下新郎和伴郎，不让他们那么容易就 把新娘接走。她们会准备一些游戏，如果新郎和伴郎通过了，就可 以接走新娘了。 TMM | 29

checks and the heartfelt rituals, like tea ceremonies, evoke a sense of unity and culture. My own experience at a Chinese wedding emphasized and beautiful tapestry of tradition and modernity. If you're curious to delve deeper into these captivating wedding customs, don't miss out on Editor: Lisa

： 三金”是什么？ Q2：婚礼典礼一般有哪些流 程？ Q1 “

现在，新郎一般会把新娘接到酒店的婚礼现场。他们的家人和朋友也一般会直接在这里集合。因为 到的比较早一些，新郎和新娘会在酒店门口迎接家人和朋友们。家人和朋友们会把准备的红包给他 们，表示一种祝福。 一般在中午12点，婚礼典礼就开始了。婚礼司仪会主持整个流程。一般会有“新郎和新娘读结婚誓 词”、“交换戒指”、“喝交杯酒”、“向双方父母敬茶”等。这里也是整个婚礼的高潮。 婚礼典礼结束后，大家就可以开始吃婚宴了。婚宴也是有一些讲究的，一般都有鱼有肉。每道菜也 都有很美好的寓意。席间，新郎和新娘也会来给每个人敬酒，再次表示感谢。 其实现在中国的婚礼也有很多西方婚礼的痕迹。新娘会穿婚纱，敬酒的时候才会换成旗袍。新娘也 会抛手捧花给伴娘们。 在中国，结婚不仅是两个人的事情，其实是两家人的事情。中国地大物博，很多地方也会有他们独 特的风俗。如果你有兴趣了解，我以后会跟你详细分享。 作者：暖暖

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VOCAB! 婚礼

红包

hóng bāo

hūn lǐ

money wrapped in red as a gift /

wedding ceremony / wedding

bonus payment

lǐ jié

zhù fú

etiquette

blessings / to wish sb well

shè huì

zhǔ chí

society

to take charge of / to manage or

祝福

礼节

主持

社会 程度

direct / to preside over / to uphold /

chéng dù

to stand for (justice etc) / to host (a

degree

TV or radio program etc) / (TV)

戒指

anchor

高潮

jiè zhi (finger)

gāo cháo

ring

凌晨

high tide / high water / upsurge /

líng chén

climax / orgasm / chorus (part of a

very early in the morning / in the wee

讲究

hours

化妆

song) jiǎng jiu to pay particular attention to /

huà zhuāng

carefully selected for quality /

to put on makeup

新郎

tastefully chosen

痕迹

xīn láng

hén jì

bridegroom / groom

新娘

vestige / mark / trace

旗袍

xīn niáng

qí páo

bride

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语法1：“随着+A+的+V，B…”

随着+A+的+V，B…” 在中文里，表达一种情况的变化引起另一种情况的出现或者变化。和英 语里的“along with”用法相同。 " 随着 +A+ 的 +V ， B…" In Chinese, it is expressed that a change in one situation causes the “

emergence or change of another. Same usage as "along with" in English.

： 随着+A+的+V，B… Structure

： 1、随着社会的发展，京剧也在改变。 Examples

With the development of society, Peking Opera is also changing.

、随着汉语水平的提高，他越来越自信。 As the Chinese proficiency improved，he became more and more confident.

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语法2：“不仅……也/还/⽽且……” 不仅……也/还/⽽且……”在中文里，表明后一种情况的程度更深一层。和英文里的“Not only… but also…”用法相同。 “ 不仅 …… 也 / 还 / ⽽且 ……”In the Chinese, the latter situation is indicated to a deeper extent. “

and the English word "Not only... but also..."is used in the same way.

： 1、我不仅看过《泰坦尼克号》，也看过《诺丁⼭》。 Examples

I have not only seen Titanic, but also Notting Hill.

、我不仅认识他，我还和他是朋友。

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Not only did I know him, I was friends with him.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了中国婚礼具体是什么样的，从结婚前、结婚当天、结婚典礼后三个方面介绍了中国 婚礼的过程。 随着社会的发展，有一些礼仪被去除了，有一些保留了下来。你知道中国古代婚礼礼仪有哪些吗？ 六礼—— 指从商量结婚到结婚完成过程中的六种礼节。即：纳采、问名、纳吉、纳征、请期、亲 迎。纳采——男方家请媒人去女方家提亲，女方家答应后，男方前去求婚。问名——男方家请媒人问 女方的名字和出生年月日。纳吉——男方将女子的名字、八字取回后，在祖庙进行占卜。纳征——男 方家以聘礼送给女方家。请期——男方选择结婚日期，告诉女方，请女方同意。亲迎——婚礼前一两 天女方送嫁妆，隔日新郎到新娘家迎娶。 大家想一想：中国婚礼的各种仪式包含了中国人什么样的情感？传统的中国婚礼和现代的中国婚礼 有什么不一样吗？阅读文章后，和朋友家人一起讨论：自己国家的婚礼是什么样的？和中国人的婚 礼有什么相同点、有什么不同点？ This article introduces what a Chinese wedding looks like, and introduces the process of a Chinese wedding from three aspects: before, on the day of the wedding, and after the wedding ceremony.

As society grew, some rituals were removed and some were retained. Do you know what are the ancient Chinese wedding etiquette? Six Rites – Refers to the six etiquettes from the negotiation of the marriage to the completion of the marriage. Namely: Natsai, Ask Name, Najib, Nazheng, Invitation, Welcome. Natsai - The man's family asked a matchmaker to go to the woman's house to raise a kiss, and after the woman's family agreed, the man went to propose marriage. Ask for a name – the man's family asks a matchmaker to ask the woman's name and date of birth. Najib After the man retrieves the woman's name and eight characters, he performs divination in the ancestral temple. Nazheng - The man's family gives a dowry to the woman's family. Invitation period - the man chooses the date of marriage, tells the woman, and asks the woman for consent.

Greeting – The woman gives the dowry a day or two before the wedding, and the groom goes to the bride's house the next day to marry.

Think about it: what kind of emotions are included in the various ceremonies of Chinese weddings Chinese? Is there any difference between a traditional Chinese wedding and a modern Chinese wedding?After reading the article, discuss with friends and family: what is a wedding like in your own country? What are the similarities and differences with Chinese's wedding?

Editor: Wang Xinyi

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TRENDS

by Big International Companies?

What did They do After They Were Laid off

Intermediate level 7 Mins

In China, several prominent internet companies, often referred to as "big players," have experienced downsizing, resulting in workforce reductions. This evolving job market has prompted many to navigate unexpected career shifts and explore alternative paths. As the landscape of job security undergoes rapid changes, individuals are finding themselves seeking new opportunities and adapting to the evolving professional landscape.

This article will briefly introduce some different characters' stories.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

被大厂裁员后，他们 都去做什么了？ ：在中国，“大厂”指的 是什么？ Q2：萍萍和娟子被裁员 后，分别决定做什么？ Q1

在中国，有一些大的互联网公司， 我们会叫他们“大厂”。以前，那些大 厂里面有很多员工。后来，因为各种 原因，很多大厂开始裁员，很多人都 没有了工作。这些人后来去了哪里， 他们的生活变成什么样了？

不到一份工作，她难过地哭了。

萍萍今年27岁。2018年她从大厂离 开，但是她很快就找到了一份新的工 作。萍萍的新工作是在一个教育公司 当老师。她每个月赚的钱比原来还 多。后来发生了新冠[1]，很多学校关 门了，大家都开始选择在线教育。她 觉得这是一个好机会，就又去了另一 个在线教育公司。

突然有一天，她想到自己很喜欢 买衣服，也懂得怎么搭配衣服。她 决定做一个穿搭博主。她在社交账 号上发布了自己的穿搭视频，但是 过了好几天都没什么人来看。不 过，她没有失去信心，继续发布穿 搭视频。她发布的视频越来越多， 她的粉丝也越来越多了。通过拍视 频，她终于有了新的收入。

年，因为政策的原因，又有一 些教育公司关门了，还有一些选择做 别的事情了。萍萍工作的这个公司也 开始裁员。她很不幸，又一次失去了 工作。那个时候，失去了工作的人很 多。快点找到一个新的工作是一件非 常难的事情。萍萍因为很长时间都找

娟子是一个互联网公司的员工。 他们平时工作很忙，也经常需要加 班。她不喜欢加班，也从来不加 班。后来公司裁员，她成了被裁的 人。娟子很平静。她回到家好好睡 了一觉，放松了一下。

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新冠：COVID-19.

娟子没有着急地去找工作，因 为她有其他的工作。原来上班的 时候，她还有一份兼职工作，那 就是在网上写文章。这份工作是 根据字数赚钱的，一个字赚 0.8 ～ 1.5 元。如果写一篇 1000 字的 文章，就可以赚800-1500元。除 了兼职，娟子也想过自己创业。 但是因为风险太大，就没有去 做。她说她以后还是要去找工 作，但是不能经常加班。他还会 继续做兼职，万一再被公司裁 员，自己也不用着急。 这就是现在一部分中国人的现 状。他们前一天还有一份稳定的 工作，第二天就要面对没有工作 之后怎么办的问题。 作者：Victoria

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VOCAB! 裁员

cái yuán to cut staff / to lay off employees

离开

lí kāi to depart / to leave

教育

jiào yù to educate

决定

jué dìng to decide (to do something) / to resolve / decision

信心

xìn xīn confidence / faith (in sb or sth)

继续 jì xù

to continue / to proceed with / to go on with

终于

zhōng yú at last / in the end / finally / eventually

收入

shōu rù to take in / income

平时

píng shí ordinarily / in normal times

加班

jiā bān to work overtime

部分

bù fen part / share / section / piece

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r e m m a r g brew 语法：“越来越+adj+了” 越来越+adj+了”在中文里，表达程度越来越深的意思，和英语里的“more and more A”用法相同。 "越来越+adj+了" means deeper and deeper in Chinese, the same as the English use of "more and more A". “

：

Structure

越来越+adj+了”

“

： 1、你最近越来越帅了。 Examples

You’re more and more handsome these days.

、她越来越漂亮。

2

She is becoming prettier and prettier.

：

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了中国的大厂，讲述了被大厂裁员之后，这些人都去做什么线上工作。你可以向你的朋友讲 一讲中国大厂的故事，他们一定会觉得很好奇！ 疫情后，线上工作越来越流行。有的老师学习如何在网上发布汉语学习和中国文化学习的视频，有些老师 学习如何用线上平台教授汉语，用新颖的汉语课堂吸引学生的注意力。你可以试试寻找线上汉语资源，提 高自己的汉语水平！ 大家想一想，如果是你，被大厂裁员以后，你会去做什么线上工作？可以使用今天学习的单词和句型进行 表达：描述想做的事情，表达你的心情。 This article introduces China's big factories and tells what these people did on line after being laid off by big factories. Tell your friends the story of China's big factory, they will be very curious!

After the pandemic, online work has become more and more popular. Some teachers learn how to post videos of Chinese learning and Chinese culture learning online, and some teachers learn how to teach Chinese on online platforms and attract students' attention with innovative Chinese classes. You can try to find online Chinese resources to improve your Chinese level!

Think about it, if it were you, what would you do on line after being laid off by a big factory? You can express yourself using the words and sentence patterns you learned today: describe what you want to do, express your mood.

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Editor: Wang Xinyi

SHORT STORY

SOMEONE SAID Beginner Level 2 Mins

This accessible and heartwarming poem captures the essence of friendship through shared interests. With its simple yet impactful verses, it invites us to explore the beauty of companionship that blossoms over common activities!

Editor: Lisa

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SHORT STORY

有人说 有人说， 我和莉莉是好朋友。 为什么？ 因为我们喜欢一起吃水果。 有人说， 我和凯文是好朋友。 为什么？ 因为我们喜欢一起打篮球。 有人说， 我和达达是好朋友。 为什么？ 因为我们喜欢一起看书。 有人说， 我和艾米是好朋友。 为什么？ 因为什么喜欢一起跑步。 作者：豆子 TMM | 39

VOCAB! 朋友

péng you friend

喜欢

xǐ huan to like / to be fond of

水果

shuǐ guǒ fruit

篮球

lán qiú basketball

跑步

pǎo bù to run

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：“因为……所以…… 因为……所以……”在中文里，表示原因和结果的关系，和英语里的 because…so…用法相同。

“

： “因为……所以……”

Structure

： 1、因为不好吃，所以我不吃。 Examples

Because it’s not tasty, so I won’t eat it.

、因为我们是朋友，所以我们经常一起玩。

2

Because we are friends, we often play together.

：

TEACHER'S NOTE

中国诗歌最开始是用来歌唱的，诗句配上曲子，成为了诗歌。所以，诗歌都是可以唱出来 的！你可以试试看！ 一起读一读、唱一唱这篇文章。和你的好朋友一起写一篇类似的文章，一起大声读出来！唱 出来！ Chinese poetry was originally used for singing, and verses were accompanied by songs, which became poetry. So, poetry can be sung! You can try it!

Read and sing this article together. Write a similar article with your good friends and read it out loud together! Sing it out!

Editor: Wang Xinyi TMM | 41

TEACHER'S NOTE

The end ...

This issue of the magazine has 1 junior article, 6 intermediate articles, and 1 advanced article . It is possible to read beginner and intermediate articles from beginner to advanced, and to read advanced articles extensively. Of course, you can also choose a few articles from your favorite topic to start with.

I hope that after reading this issue, you will have some new reading gains, and practice and explore in life, using the words and sentences you have learned to have conversations with friends and family.

We got to know and learn more about the cuisine and restaurants: We met restaurants that only sell canned food, and you can try to learn about different specialty restaurants in your life and on the Internet.

You can try to make a spicy hot by yourself and share it with your friends, I believe you now know how to make a spicy hot!

We know the history and production process of kimchi, you can taste kimchi, make kimchi, try to see if it is so delicious.

We have gained a new understanding of China's history and modern life: We got to know the Chinese Sherlock Holmes, you can find out who is the "Bao Qingtian" in your heart, and communicate with each other, I believe the other party will be very happy!

We walked into big factories in China, made friends with the big factory employees who were laid off, and learned about their job options. You can chat with friends at work, hear their thoughts and plans for work, and think about your work and dreams.

Chinese weddings are very interesting, how is it different from Western weddings? You can talk to Chinese about Chinese weddings after reading the article.

At the same time, we are also more able to observe natural phenomena, we have more curiosity! After reading, we can write down the observed phenomena in learned words and sentences and share them with others.

Editor: Wang Xinyi TMM | 43

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办法 帮忙 必须 部分 裁员 参观 程度 除了 厨房 传播 地方 法律 复杂 干净 高潮 根据 关心 罐头 国家 韩国 痕迹 红包 互相 化妆 婚礼 火锅 继续

bàn fǎ

means / method

bāng máng to help / to lend a hand / to do a favor bì xū

to have to / must

bù fen

part / share / section / piece

cái yuán

to cut staff / to lay off employees

cān guān

to look around / to tour / to visit

chéng dù

degree

chú le

besides / apart from (... also...)

chú fáng

kitchen

chuán bō

to disseminate / to propagate / to spread

dì fang

area / place / space

fǎ lǜ

law

fù zá

complicated / complex

gān jìng

clean / neat

gāo cháo

high tide / high water / upsurge / climax / orgasm / chorus (part of a song)

gēn jù

according to / based on / basis

guān xīn

to be concerned about / to care about

guàn tou

tin / can

guó jiā

country; nation

Hán guó

South Korea (Republic of Korea)

hén jì

vestige / mark / trace

hóng bāo

money wrapped in red as a gift / bonus payment

hù xiāng

each other / mutually

huà zhuāng to put on makeup hūn lǐ

wedding ceremony / wedding

huǒ guō

hotpot

jì xù

to continue / to proceed with / to go on with

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加班 讲究 教育 结果 结婚 戒指 经常 举办 决定 客人 篮球 离开 礼节 历史 聊天 凌晨 麻辣烫 明白 跑步 泡菜 朋友 平时 旗袍 然后 热闹 任何 闪电 社会 使用

jiā bān

to work overtime

jiǎng jiu

to pay particular attention to / carefully selected for quality / tastefully chosen

jiào yù

to educate

jié guǒ

outcome / result

jié hūn

to marry / to get married

jiè zhi

(finger) ring

jīng cháng

frequently / constantly / regularly / often

jǔ bàn

to conduct / to hold

jué dìng

to decide (to do something) / to resolve / decision

kè rén

visitor / guest / customer

lán qiú

basketball

lí kāi

to depart / to leave

lǐ jié

etiquette

lì shǐ

history

liáo tiān

to chat / to gossip

líng chén

very early in the morning / in the wee hours

má là tàng

hot spicy soup (often sold in street stalls)

míng bai

clear / obvious / unequivocal / to understand / to realize

pǎo bù

to run

pào cài

pickled cabbage

péng you

friend

píng shí

ordinarily / in normal times

qí páo

Chinese-style dress / cheongsam

rán hòu

after / then (afterwards) / after that

rè nao

bustling with noise and excitement / lively

rèn hé

any / whatever / whichever

shǎn diàn

lightning

shè huì

society

shǐ yòng

to use / to employ

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世界 适合 收入 水果 速度 通过 碗 味道 喜欢 新郎 新娘 新鲜 信心 需要 样子 一直 以后 以前 尤其 原因 真相 真正 正好 终于 主持 祝福 自己 总是 尊重

shì jiè

world

shì hé

to fit; to suit

shōu rù

to take in / income

shuǐ guǒ

fruit

sù dù tōng guò

speed / rate to pass through; to get through

wǎn

bowl / cup

wèi dao

flavor / smell

xǐ huan

to like / to be fond of

xīn láng

bridegroom / groom

xīn niáng

bride

xīn xiān

fresh (experience, food etc) / freshness

xìn xīn

confidence / faith (in sb or sth)

xū yào

to need / to want / to demand / to require / requirement / need

yàng zi

appearance / manner / pattern / model

yī zhí

straight (in a straight line) / continuously / always

yǐ hòu

after / later / afterwards / following / later on

yǐ qián

before / formerly / previous / ago

yóu qí

especially; particularly

yuán yīn

cause / origin / root cause

zhēn xiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts zhēn zhèng genuine; real; true zhèng hǎo just (in time) / just right / just enough zhōng yú

at last / in the end / finally / eventually

zhǔ chí

to take charge of / to manage or direct / to preside over / to uphold / to stand for (justice etc) / to host (a TV or radio program etc) / (TV) anchor

zhù fú

blessings / to wish sb well

zì jǐ

oneself / one's own

zǒng shì

always

zūn zhòng to esteem / to respect / to honor / to value

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Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. What are long johns and why do Chinese people like to wear them?

2. Why did Mencius’ mother move with her many times?

3. How to make Japanese Cabbage and Pork Hot Pot? 4. How did ZOOM become popular?

5. Why is Aranya so attractive to urbanites?

6. What should I do if I have a stiff neck?

7. What to do if you fall into a swamp?

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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