A Feast of TV Spring Festival Galas
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BEIJING ― Chinese and foreign residents a little tired of watching nearly the identical Spring Festival Gala on CCtv they have watched every year now have a lot more options this year. There are dozens of galas by local television networks throughout China, 51 Chinese New Year shows in all.
Among the television events, the spring festival Global Gala by Beijing Television Station（BTV） stands out because of its star-studded international cast and its push to show a mix of Eastern and Western cultures. The BTV gala was aired 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24. Stations in Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States had broadcast the show at a later time. A day before, on Jan. 23, Dragon TV in Shanghai presented a gala similar in star power. A-list actress Zhou Xun and basketball legend Yao Ming were among many celebrities in attendance.
The BTV gala lasted 130 minutes and featured nearly 150 foreigners. Artists from around 20 countries, including more than 700 Chinese artists, participated in the event. BTV began producing the show in 2010 with the aim of promoting the Chinese culture. The gala has no language barriers; hosts and hostesses at the gala spoke both Chinese and English.
While CCTV’s gala featured Chinese-language performances, such as cross talks and sketches, the BTV gala focused on both Chinese and Western music, dances, acrobatics and magic tricks. “These programs are easily understood for audiences from all over the world. The gala has no specific theme, and all we want is that everyone has fun,” said BTV gala producer Shi Tao.
Shi said the foreign artists in the gala were very professional. This year Danish soft-rock band Michael Learns to Rock, French singer Joyce Jonathan and Swiss magician Peter Marvey participated in the gala.
Shi said Chinese audiences who prefer to learn about Western cultures enjoyed this year’s show. “We adjusted our programs a little bit as many audiences are Chinese,” Shi said.
【阅读理解】
1. From the passage we can infer that ________.
A. the BTV gala is the best one in China this year
B. in addition to the Spring Festival Gala on CCTV, there’re 50 galas by local television networks as well
C. people throughout China all like the BTV gala
D. Chinese and foreign residents are a little tired of watching the Spring Festival Gala on CCTV now
2. The underlined word “celebrities” in the third paragraph means “_______”.
A. celebrated events B. absent stars C. famous persons D. similar galas
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？
A. The Spring Festival Gala on CCTV mixed Eastern and Western cultures this year.
B. BTV and Dragon TV in Shanghai broadcast the show on the same day.
C. On Dragon TV in Shanghai quite a few stars attended the show.
D. Zhou Xun and Yao Ming attended the BTV gala.
4. From the passage we can know that _________.
A. there are too many cross talks and sketches at CCTV’s gala
B. the aim of the BTV gala is to strengthen the communication between China and the West
C. the foreign guests who participated in the BTV gala are very amateurish
D. western cultures have become a preference of some Chinese to some extent
5. What’s mainly discussed in this passage?
A. People can enjoy a variety of Spring Festival galas now, for instance, the BTV gala.
B. The Spring Festival Gala on CCTV is no longer popular now.
C. The BTV gala is the most successful one in China this year.
D. It’s necessary to introduce Western culture to galas in China.
【知识拓展】
1. 长难句分析
Chinese and foreign residents a little tired of watching nearly the identical Spring Festival Gala on CCTV they have watched every year now have a lot more options this year. （文章第一句）
该句主句是“Chinese and foreign residents now have a lot more options this year”，主语后面a little tired of watching nearly the identical Spring Festival Gala on CCTV为后置定语，修饰Chinese and foreign residents。they have watched every year是定语从句，修饰前面的Spring Festival Gala，省略了作宾语的连接词that或者which。
2. 重点词组
（1） in all，总共，总计。
比较： above all，首要的是，最重要的是。
at all，根本，全然，常用于否定句和疑问句。
first of all，首先，第一。
after all，毕竟，终究，到底。
（2） stand out，突出，显眼。
比较：stand for，代表，象征。
stand by，旁观，支持。
stand up，起立，站立。
stand up for，支持，维护。
stand up to， 勇敢地面对，经得起。
（3） similar，相似的，类似的。be similar in... 表示“在……方面相似”。be similar to... “表示与……相似”。
（4） with the aim of... 为了，旨在。
意思相近的短语有with/for the purpose of..., be aimed at..., aim at..., aim to do...。
（5） adjust，调节，调整。adjust to，调节；改变……以适应。
辨析： adapt，（使）适应；改编，
adapt to，使自己适应于……
adopt，收养；采纳，运用。
【书面表达拓展】
在2012年中国传统节日春节联欢晚会上，北京电视台邀请了众多外国著名艺术家登台演出，引起广泛争议。请根据以下要点用英语写一篇短文，并阐述你自己的观点。
注意：
1.对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2.词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3.作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
On Jan. 24, 2012, artists from around 20 countries were invited by Beijing Television Station（BTV） to perform at the Spring Festival Global Gala, which has aroused a widely controversy（争议）.
答案与解析
1. B 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句话推出答案。A、C两项文中未提及相关信息且说法太绝对，D项属事实，不是推论。
2. C 词义猜测题。根据本段语境中star-studded，in star power，Zhou Xun，Yao Ming推出该词意义。根据absent一词排除B项。根据in attendance排除D项。
3. C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，是BTV，不是CCTV，故A项错误。根据第二段第二、三句可知日期分别是24日和23日，故B项错误。根据第二段第四、五句中a gala similar in star power和among many celebrities in attendance可知C项正确。根据第二段最后两句可知Zhou Xun和Yao Ming参加的是Dragon TV in Shanghai的演出。
4. D 推理判断题。由第四段第一句话可知A项中too many不当。由第三段第三句with the aim of promoting the Chinese culture和第四段最后一句all we want is that everyone has fun可知B项错误。根据倒数第二段可知C项中amateurish（业余的）表述不当。由最后一段推出D项正确。
5. A 主旨大意题。根据第一段... now have a lot more options this year，结合全文推出。
书面表达参考答案
On Jan. 24, 2012, artists from around 20 countries were invited by Beijing Television Station （BTV） to perform at the Spring Festival Global Gala, which has aroused a widely controversy.
Some people support the arrangement definitely. They think there is no denying that it stands for a new form of the Spring Festival Gala, which contributes to making the programs more interesting and widening their horizons. Meanwhile, it is also of great help to stepping up the communication as well as promoting a better understanding between China and the West.
Some other people, however, disapprove of this idea. They hold the opinion that foreign programs not necessarily cater to the taste of Chinese people. Undoubtedly, it is a waste of time, money and energy to invite foreign artists to perform at the gala.
As for me, it’s better to arrange some foreign programs at our gala, which will add to the variety as well as interest of programs. At the same time, it will enhance the mutual understanding between China and western countries. It goes without saying that it’s beneficial to the Chinese.
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