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Introduction:
On formal occasions, the person making introductions should clearly and politely state the names, positions, and nationalities of both sides. For example, “This is Professor John Smith from Seattle. This is Ms. Li Xin, Dean of our department.” In ordinary situations, we generally only introduce people by their surnames and titles. For example, “This is Dean Li.”
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Cartoons actually are deeply rooted within China’s long history, as Chinese glyphs (written Chinese characters ) are based on drawn pictures. A famous Chinese painting named “Han Xizai Ye Yan Tu” (Han Xizai’s Night Banquet), dating back to the 10th century, is composed of five consecutive pictures that vividly reflect the luxurious nightlife of ancient Chinese Government officials. Thus the painting complies with the basic definition of a cartoon (a series of pictures telling a story; a comic strip )…more
Modern cartoon can be defined as a category of integrated art combining drawings, literature, technology and film images, which can depict an intact story by way of a string of immobile pictures. Understood in this way, Chinese cartoons are latecomers on the worldwide stage. After the establishment of modern China in 1949 (the People’s Republic of China ), a new generation of famous cartoonists, like Wang Fuyang, Ye Chunyang, Miao Di, and Zhan Tong, greatly developed the cartoon industry. However, during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), China’s cartoon art started to wither…more A survey conducted by a well-known domestic cartoon magazine shows that about 95 percent of the Chinese cartoon market remains dominated by Japanese and US products. Even the original Chinese cartoons featuring similar images, dialogues, pictures, and stories similar to those of foreign cartoons often involve what critics have called “a kind of mendacity and affectation.” …more
It is widely acknowledged that China’s own cartoons should promote themselves on the world stage and in the local market as well, which means the special characteristics of Chinese cartoons need to be drawn upon for their survival and future development. Some people have proposed that Chinese cartoonists should return to their traditional roots in search of inspiration. Since in China cartoons are conceived as individual creations, the characteristics of Chinese cartoons should first be traced to the specific personalities of Chinese cartoonists…more
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The Baihua Lake is situated in Zhuchang Village, about 22 kilometers northwest of Guiyang City in Guizhou Province. Covering an area of 13.5 square kilometers, the lake is famous for its beautiful scenery and serenity.
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Among its scenic spots , the Small Three Gorges is the most distinctive one. On the lakeside are terraced fields layer upon layer. Peach trees and willows stand along the lakeside, together with several farmhouses and a small arch bridge, presenting beautiful rural scenery. Lying in the lake are more than 100 various islands, large or small.
The lake is crystal clear, with oddly shaped rocks. Various kinds of birds fly here, including egret, mandarin duck, lake gull, and wild duck, which amount to several thousand. The Baihua Scenic Area is composed of 12 scenic spots, including water-eroded cave, hot spring, Hongwu Temple, and Zhuchang Old Castle, etc. Various facilities and entertainment places have been improved greatly. Moreover, a Baihua Villa is specially built to provide convenient living and transportation conditions.
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