专题05 中国元素 中国结&灯笼 -2023-2024学年高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化

高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化 中国元素 中国结 灯笼（素材+时文阅读+语法填空+书面表达） 第一部分 话题素材积累 中国结 A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning. 中国结是用一根粗线或粗绳打结并编成各种形状的结。每一种形状都有其自身独特的象征意义。 Chinese knots gradually developed as a decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties (618 AD-1279 AD), and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 AD-1912 AD) up to now. 唐宋时期（公元618年－公元1279年），中国结逐渐成为一种饰品，并从明清时期（公元1368年－公元1912年）开始盛行至今。 Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to ward off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. They are widely used today to decorate homes during festivities and celebrations. And they are also very common in traditional jade jewelry and clothes. 传统上，中国结被认为能辟邪和用作护身符。如今，它们被广泛用作庆祝活动期间的家居装饰。在传统的玉器首饰和衣物上也很常见。 In Chinese language,“knot” has the meanings of reunion, friendliness, warmth, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express some good wishes including happiness, prosperity,and love. 在汉语中，“结”有团圆、友好、温暖、婚姻、爱等含义。中国结常被用来表达一些美好的祝愿，包括幸福、繁荣和爱。 A Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing patterns, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace of Chinese culture. With the economic and cultural development,more and more Chinese people go abroad for business or study,which makes Chinese knots widely spread in the world. It's an elaborate gift full of Chinese culture. 中国结以其古典雅致和不断变化的图案，兼具实用性和装饰性，充分体现了中国文化的优美。随着经济和文化的发展，越来越多的中国人出国经商或学习，这使得中国结在世界各地广泛传播。中国结是一件蕴含中国文化的精致礼物。 Words and Expressions ① weave vt.织；编织 ② symbolic adj.象征性的 ③ prevail vi.盛行；普遍存在 ④ up to now 到目前为止 ⑤ charm n.符咒 ⑥ festivity n.庆典；庆祝活动 ⑦ reunion n.重逢；团聚 ⑧ prosperity n.兴旺；繁荣 ⑨ ornamental adj.装饰性的 ⑩ elaborate adj.精心制作的 ⑪中国结 Chinese knots ⑫辟邪 ward off evil spirits ⑬护身符 lucky charms ⑭挂饰 hanging decorations 灯笼 First Chinese lanterns were invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD-220 AD) and used as lamps and for the worship of the Buddha. Later, lanterns became wid