中華文化，不朽的燈塔

河北 胡金瑩

主題語境：文化滲透 篇幅：343詞 建議用時：7分鐘

1In the heart of Santo Domingo lies a lively cultural treasure—Chinatown.Over the years, this bustling neighborhood has emerged as an important symbol of Chinese culture in one of the Caribbean's largest Chinese colonies（聚居地）.

2As it moves beyond its 15th anniversary,this attractive cultural colony continues to flourish, representing a bridge of understanding between Chinese and Dominican communities.From its establishment in 2008 around Duarte Avenue,the heart of this community,Chinatown has expanded and thrived.

3The neighborhood's entrance, marked by two well-designed Chinese arches, leads visitors into a harmonious blend of East and West. Within Chinatown, a series of businesses, parks, fountains, and statues offer an immersive cultural journey.The statues, scattered throughout the neighborhood, represent real and legendary figures from Chinese culture,each accompanied by a plaque(牌匾)that manifests their story.

4The neighborhood hosts several institutions, including the Chinese Language School,the Museum of Chinese Culture and the Chinese Clinic, which specializes in traditional Chinese medicine.These institutions are crucial to preserving Chinese culture, enhancing language learning and promoting traditional Chinese medical practices.

5Restaurants in Chinatown offer a delightful fusion of Chinese and Dominican cuisines,while local supermarkets stock a range of products unique to China.

6These features offer residents and tourists alike an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. The driving force behind this thriving community is Rosa Ng Báez, a Dominican woman of Chinese heritage. She founded Chinatown to honor her father's memory and the many Chinese immigrants who laid the groundwork for this community. Chinese businesses, such as Changan Auto and GAC Motor, have significantly contributed to the prosperity of Chinatown and Santo Domingo at large, reflecting the promising economic relationship between these two nations.

7The continued investment and active engagement of Chinese companies in Chinatown underscore their commitment to sustaining the neighborhood's vitality.Their contributions ensure that Chinatown remains a thriving part of Santo Domingo's urban landscape and a beacon of Chinese culture in the Caribbean. Through their efforts, the rich legacy of Chinese immigrants continues to prosper,enriching social and economic development.

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1.What function does Chinatown perform in Santo Domingo?

A.It serves as a bridge of eastern and western culture.

B.It promotes the development of the Chinese economy.

C.It attracts many Chinese immigrants to work together.

D.It stands for the powerful effect of China on the globe.

2.What does the underlined word“manifests”mean in paragraph 3?

A.Displays. B.Covers.

C.Relates. D.Enriches.

3.Why was Chinatown founded by Rosa Ng Báez?

A.To thrive the Chinese economy.

B.To honor Chinese immigrants.

C.To develop tourism.

D.To build up her community.

4.What's the author's attitude to the development of Chinatown?

A.Hopeful.

B.Disapproving.

C.Uncaring.

D.Doubtful.

Language

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Ⅰ.Difficult sentence in the text

In the heart of Santo Domingo lies a lively cultural treasure—Chinatown.在圣多明各的中心坐落著一個充滿活力的文化寶藏——唐人街。

【點石成金】本句為完全倒裝句式。表示地點的介詞短語置于句首作狀語時，句子用完全倒裝句式。

Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks with the words in the box in proper forms.

1.My only aim is to ________our country to take part in the Olympics.

2.The speaker announced the ________of a new college.

3.They worked very ________together.

4.She was ________by her younger brother to the garden.

5.Parents play a(n) ________role in preparing their children for school.

6.As we all know,the koala is ________to Australia.

7.Profits have increased ________over the past few years.

8.A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent ________.

9.Kenna's latest series of ________is on show at the Zelda Cheatle Gallery.

10.You don't have to sacrifice environmental protection to ________economic growth.

主題應用·語庫構建

Ⅰ.主題單詞

diversity 多樣性

respect 尊重

understanding 理解

tolerance 寬容

appreciation 欣賞

communication 溝通

integration 融合

empathy 共鳴

collaboration 合作

exchange 交流

heritage 遺產

custom 習俗

adaptability 適應能力

open-mindedness 思想開明

inclusion 包含

sensitivity 敏感度

equality 平等

friendship 友誼

global mindset 全球思維

perspective 視角

nuance 細微差別

identity 身份

stereotype 刻板印象

intercultural 跨文化的

intuition 直覺

patience 耐心

awareness 意識

assimilation 同化

celebration 慶祝

conflict 沖突

flexibility 靈活性

reconciliation 和解

sensibility 敏感性

translation 翻譯

acceptance 接納

cooperation 合作

curiosity 好奇心

empowerment 授權

resilience 適應力

transformation 轉變

harmonization 和諧

Ⅱ.主題短語

cultural exchange 文化交流

bridge cultures 融合文化

build cultural connections 建立文化聯系

foster intercultural dialogue 促進跨文化對話

promote cultural harmony 促進文化和諧

enhance cultural awareness 提升文化意識

advocate cultural equality 倡導文化平等

embody cultural respect 體現文化尊重

create cultural bridges 建立文化橋梁

break down cultural barriers 打破文化障礙

engage in cultural immersion 參與文化融入

develop intercultural competence 培養跨文化能力

recognize cultural nuances 辨別文化的細微差別

emphasize intercultural learning 強調跨文化學習

embrace cultural diversity 接納文化多樣性

value cultural heritage 重視文化遺產

encourage intercultural cooperation 鼓勵跨文化合作

support cultural preservation 支持文化保護

celebrate multiculturalism 慶祝多元文化

respect cultural customs 尊重文化習俗

cultivate culturalsensitivity 培養文化敏感性

Ⅲ.主題美句

1. Cultural diversity enriches our lives and brings a variety of perspectives that can enhance creativity and problemsolving.文化多樣性豐富了我們的生活，帶來了各種觀點，這些觀點可以提升創造力和解決問題的能力。

2.Open-mindedness and curiosity are key to bridging cultural differences and fostering meaningful connections.思想開明和好奇心是融合文化差異和促進有意義的聯系的關鍵。

3.Respecting cultural differences promotes mutual respect,appreciation,and harmony among individuals and communities.尊重文化差異促進了個人和社區之間的相互尊重、欣賞和和諧。

4. Cultural exchange programs provide opportunities for individuals to immerse themselves in different cultures,fostering empathy and global understanding.文化交流項目為個人提供了融入不同文化的機會，培養共情和全球理解。

5.Effective communication across cultures requires patience, active listening,and the willingness to embrace differences.跨文化的有效溝通需要耐心、積極傾聽和愿意接納差異的態度。

6. Learning about other cultures helps us gain a broader perspective and overcome cultural biases and misunderstandings. 了解其他文化幫助我們獲得更廣泛的視角，克服文化偏見和誤解。

7. Cultural competence enables individuals to navigate diverse environments,appreciate cultural nuances,and avoid misunderstandings. 文化能力使個人能夠在多樣化的環境中游刃有余，欣賞文化的細微差別，避免誤解。

8. By celebrating cultural heritage,traditions and customs, we can foster a sense of pride and identity while promoting cultural understanding.通過文化遺產、傳統和習俗的慶祝活動，我們可以培育自豪感和認同感，同時促進文化理解。

9. Embracing cultural differences creates inclusive communities where diversity is appreciated and everyone is treated with respect. 接納文化差異創造了包容的社區，在這里，多樣性受到贊賞，每個人都得到尊重。

10. Cultural sensitivity fosters global citizenship, where individuals recognize their roles in promoting a more inclusive and equitable world. 文化敏感性培育全球公民意識，使個人認識到自己在推動更具包容性和公平性的世界中的作用。

11.By engaging in intercultural friendships, we can break down barriers, build trust, and create lasting connections. 通過建立跨文化友誼，我們可以打破障礙，建立信任，創造持久的聯系。

12. Cultural understanding leads to compassion and empathy, allowing us to appreciate and embrace the beauty of human differences. 文化理解促使我們產生同情和共鳴，使我們能夠欣賞和擁抱人類差異的美麗。

Ⅳ.主題寫作

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注意：

1.詞數80左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

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Li Hua