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①draw n.有吸引力的人(或事物)
②climate n.气候
③mild adj.温和的;和善的;轻微的
④all year round 一年到头
⑤historically adv.在历史上
⑥settle vi.& vt.定居;结束(争论);解决(纠纷)
⑦construction n.建筑;建造;建造物;(句子,短语等的)结构
⑧gold rush 淘金热
⑨turn into 变成
⑩the majority of ……的大多数
⑪material n.材料;布料;素材 adj.物质的;实际的
⑫to name but a few 仅举几例
⑬a key site 一个重要景点
⑭in real life 现实生活里
⑮Chinese chess 中国象棋
⑯tai chi n.太极拳
⑰a unique range of 各式特色的
⑱clothing n.衣服;服装
⑲herbal adj.药草的;香草的
⑳suit vt.适合;满足……需要;相配;合身 n.西服;套装
㉑(at)first hand 第一手;亲自
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WELCOME TO CHINATOWN!
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest.[1]It is a very popular tourist draw① that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge. [2]The climate② is mild③ all year round④, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
[1]句中that引导定语从句。
[2] 句中meaning后是省略了that的宾语从句。
Historically⑤, Chinese immigrants settled⑥in the area during the railroad construction⑦ and gold rush⑧ period.[3]What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into⑨ a centre for Chinese culture. [4]The majority of⑩ residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China.
[3] 句中what引导主语从句。
[4] 句中many of whom引导非限制性定语从句。
Most of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture.[5]Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials⑪ donated from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name but a few⑫.Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China.Portsmouth Square is also a key site⑬, being the centre of Chinatown.It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there.These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life⑭, such as games of Chinese chess⑮, and people practising tai chi⑯.
[5]句中which引导非限制性定语从句,其中donated from China作名词materials的后置定语。
The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of⑰souvenirs, goods, and clothing⑱.[6]All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal⑲ medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
[6]and连接的第二个并列分句中where引导非限制性定语从句。
[7]But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit⑳ everyone's taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
[7]句中what引导主语从句。
Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA.They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand㉑.
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唐人街欢迎您!
旧金山的唐人街在全美规模最大、历史最为悠久,是一个非常受欢迎的旅游景点,每年接待的游客甚至比金门大桥还多。这里一年四季气候温和,这意味着任何时候都适宜来游览。
历史上,在修筑铁路和淘金热时期,来自中国的移民定居于此。这里原本是中国移民的居住地,后来变成一个中国文化中心。如今唐人街的绝大多数居民依旧是华人,他们中很多人英语说得并不流利,这能让游客体验到正宗的中国味。
唐人街的大部分建筑毁于1906年的大地震,但是市政府和居民将它重建,并且特地融入诸多中国建筑元素。传统上,游客从具有传奇色彩的龙门走入唐人街,龙门的建筑材料是由中国捐赠的。其他的著名景点还有天后古庙、广东银行等,不胜枚举。游客亦可花上数小时,一探此地的中国味道与美景声色。作为唐人街的中心,花园角广场也是一个重要景点。广场历史悠久,声名远扬,作家罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森曾长居于此进行创作。如今,花园角广场已经成为游客的一个好去处,可以欣赏现实生活里的中国传统文化,如中国象棋和打太极拳。
唐人街的商店出售各式特色纪念品、货物和衣服。此外,各种各样的中草药也随处可见,还有中国茶叶商店,游客可以品尝和购买各种中国茶叶。
然而,很多游客和旧金山人最钟爱的或许是唐人街的美食。这里有着来自中国各地的传统菜肴,各种口味,应有尽有。
唐人街是美国多元文化的一个重要组成部分,未曾踏足中国的游客可以在唐人街近距离感受中国传统文化。
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