1、Objectives: Cultural information Brainstorming Topic for discussion Text analysis Key to Translation,Unit Ten: Hong Kong,HongKong,Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China,Hong Kong,Flag of Hong Kong,is a stylized, white, five-petal Bauhinia blakeana in the centre of a
2、 red field. The red colour on this regional flag is the same as that on the flag of the Peoples Republic of China.,Coat of arms of Hong Kong,The regional emblem features the same design elements as the regional flag of Hong Kong in a circular setting.,The outer white ring is shown with the caption (
3、标题 )of the official name of the territory in traditional Chinese characters “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China“ and the English short form, “Hong Kong“.,The current devised emblem (徽章 ) came into use on 1 July 1997, when the sovereignty of Hong Kong was transfe
4、rred to the Peoples Republic of China.,and the emblem replaced the colonial Hong Kong Arms, or Armorial Bearings(徽章 ). The emblem is now referred officially as the “Regional Emblem“.,Floating restaurant in Aberdeen Harbour,Skyline of HongKong Island and Harbour,Location: Occupied by the UK in 1841,
5、Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997. In this agreemen
6、t, China has promised that, under its “one country, two systems“ formula, Chinas socialist economic system will not be imposed on Hong Kong and that Hong Kong will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs for the next 50 years.,Geography,Hong Kong consists of
7、 Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.,The Kowloon Peninsula is attached to the New Territories in the north, and the New Territories are in turn connected to mainland China across the Sham Chun River (Shenzhen River).,In total, Hong Kong has 236 islands in the South China Sea, of whic
8、h Lantau is the largest.,Hong Kong Island itself is the second largest and also the most populated.,Ap Lei Chau is the most densely populated island in the world.,Most notably, the Hong Kong Island is historically the political and commercial centre of Hong Kong.,It was the site of the initial Victo
9、ria City colonial settlement, where the financial district of Central is now located.,Most of the other islands are commonly referred to as outlying islands.,Hong Kong Disneyland,Location Pennys Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong Opening Day September 12, 2005 Theme Magic Kingdom Operator Hong kong Inter
10、national Theme Parks,Hong Kong Disneyland Disney theme park,The name “Hong Kong“, literally meaning “fragrant harbour“, is derived from the area around present-day Aberdeen and Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong Island, where fragrant trees were once abundant and exported from.,The body of water between Ho
11、ng Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula is Victoria Harbour, one of the deepest natural maritime(海上的 ) ports in the world.,The landscape of Hong Kong is fairly hilly to mountainous with steep slopes(陡坡 ). The highest point in the territory is Tai Mo Shan, at a height of 958 meters (3,142 ft). Lowlands
12、exist in the northwestern part of the New Territories.,Hong Kong is 60 kilometers east of Macau, on the opposite side of the Pearl River Delta and borders the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province.,Of the territorys 1,102 square kilometres and nearly 7 million residents, less than 25% is developed;
13、 the remaining land is remarkably green and significant portions are reserved as country parks and nature reserves.,This is because most live and work in high-rise buildings in the city and surrounding new towns.,A relief map of Hong Kong and the southern part of Shenzhen (circa 2000).,HongKong Skyl
14、ine by night,View from Victoria Peak by night on the Harbour and KongHong Island,This spectacular multimedia show, already named the “Worlds Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show“ by Guinness World Records, has been expanded to involve 33 key buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.,Public Tran
15、sportation,Mass-Transit Railway (MTR),MTR is the areas modern transit system and is far cheaper and often more efficient that taxis.,6 lines,Fares range from HK$4 to HK$26 and can be paid with single-journey tickets or travel passes like the Octopus card(八达通卡 ).,taxis,Often the best choice for short
16、 distances, taxis are ubiquitous in major areas and fares are comparatively low. Flag fall is HK$15 in Kowloon and on Hong Kong Island, lower in the New Territories and Lantau Island.,buses,Bus routes, with double-decker and single-level buses, cover almost all of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the N
17、ew Territories.,Fares are low, usually ranging from HK$1.20 to HK$45, and are based on distance travelled. Exact change is required. Octopus cards are accepted.,Minibuses,Minibuses are small passenger buses that carry about 16 people.,Red minibuses operate on routes that are not always fixed and pas
18、sengers can get on and off anywhere along the route except where special prohibitions apply. Pay as you alight. The driver can provide change for small notes.,Green minibuses operate on specific routes at fixed prices. Exact payment is required when getting on, octopus cards are accepted.,Fares for
19、minibuses are a little higher than regular buses, usually in the HK$2 to HK$22.50 range, but minibuses are sometimes faster. Once filled, minibuses wont stop until someone asks to get off.,Star Ferries 天星轮（从香港到九龙的轮船),Most notable of all is the humble but legendary “Star” Ferry service between Kowloo
20、n and Hong Kong Island from piers in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom in Kowloon and Central and Wan Chai on the Island.,It offers a memorable and scenic boat trip across one of the most-photographed harbours in the world for just HK$2.2 to $5.3 for the upper deck, depending on the route.,Peak Tram (缆车 ),
21、Victoria Peak offers the most amazing vistas of Hong Kong. Getting there can be equally spectacular.,A quick and dramatic way to Hong Kong Islands highest point, the historic funicular Peak Tram is simply not to be missed.,In operation since 1888, this popular cable railway climbs 373 metres (1,224
22、feet) in only eight minutes. The fare is HK$20 one way or HK$30 return.,Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR),The KCR provides commuter(月季票乘客 ) train service from Kowloon through the New Territories to the boundary with Mainland China as well as long-distance intercity rail transport into Mainland China.,The
23、 KCR operates three domestic passenger rail services: East Rail, West Rail and Light Rail.,Trams (电车 ),Trams shake, rattle and roll along an east-west path across north Hong Kong Island and follow the same tracks they have travelled since 1904.,Much more than just a cheap and convenient way of getti
24、ng around town, the upper decks of these trams offer magnificent views as they weave through busy city districts.,Trams run from early morning until midnight. The flat fare is HK$2 (HK$1 for seniors aged 65 or above and children under 12) and exact change is required.,Economy,Hong Kong has a free ma
25、rket, entrecote economy, highly dependent on international trade. Natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. Gross imports and exports each exceed GDP in dollar value. Even before Hong Kong reverted to Chinese administration on 1 July 1997, it had extensive trade and
26、 investment ties with China. Hong Kong has been further integrating its economy with China because Chinas growing openness to the world economy has made manufacturing in China much more cost effective. Hong Kongs reexport business to and from China is a major driver of growth.,But Hong Kong suffered
27、 two recessions in the past eight years because of the Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998 and the global downturn in 2001-2002. Although the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak also battered Hong Kongs economy, a solid rise in exports, a boom in tourism from the mainland because of Ch
28、inas easing of travel restrictions, and a return of consumer confidence resulted in the resumption of strong growth from late 2003 through 2005.,Central, the main business district of Hong Kong.,Hong Kong has one of the least restricted economies in world and is basically duty-free. It is the worlds
29、 10th largest trading entity and 11th largest banking centre.,The dominant presence of international trade is reflected in the number of consulates located in the territory: As of June 2005, Hong Kong had 107 consulates and consulates-general, more than any other city in the world. Even New York Cit
30、y, host of the United Nations, only has 93 consulates.,Culture,Hong Kong is often described as a city where East meets West. This is reflected in all aspects of the culture, but especially in its shopping, nightlife, and dining.,A popular destination for shoppers from around the world, Hong Kong has
31、 everything to offer from the latest European fashion to traditional Chinese wares.,Malls, department stores, and designer boutiques offer an amazing contrast to the bustling open-air Stanley Market and Jade Market shopping areas.,is a street market along the Stanley Main Street, Stanley on the Hong
32、 Kong Island, Hong Kong.,Stanley Market,The street is a typical example of a traditional market in Hong Kong and has since become a tourist attraction. As a result, many stalls or shops at Stanley Market sell souvenirs on Hong Kong.,Every district in Hong Kong has old-fashioned stores that sell Chin
33、ese herbal medicine.,Hong Kong has an active nightlife centred around two major entertainment districts, Lan Kwai Fong (Central) and Wanchai. Both areas are frequented by expats and locals alike.,Lan Kwai Fong (蘭桂坊),is a small square of streets in Central, Central and Western district, Hong Kong. It
34、 is now a most popular expatriate haunt in Hong Kong for drinking and dining.,Lan Kwai Fong in the daytime.,Lan Kwai Fong at night. .,Wan Chai (灣仔 ),is one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Kong with many small- and medium-sized companies gathering, likewise various shopping centres and restau
35、rants serving cuisines of different countries.,Wan Chai North features office towers, parks, hotels and a world-class conference centre.,The locality is also a highly-populated yet ever-aging residential zone, facing an urban decay problem. Arousing much public concern, the government has put an ove
36、rwhelming attempt in district regeneration in recent years.,Wan Chai as seen from the Victoria Harbour,Entertainment,Chinese street opera, fortune tellers are forms of entertainment in the night market.,Bands of traditional Cantonese opera singers can also be found. These bands seem to be competing
37、with the pop music bands, and they set up their own corners for entertainment in Temple Street where they have mini-concerts every night.,Temple Street is a treasure island for collectors. Very old CD collections or nice audio instruments can easily be purchased for a reasonable price. Majong shops
38、can also be found.,There are a groups of fortune tellers who set up their stalls in Temple Street, key feature that makes the market feel typically Hong Kong.,These fortune tellers charge HK$50 to $500 depending on what subject people are willing to foresee.,Apart from that, the nearby Jade Market a
39、lso in Yau Ma Tei is a great place to find cheap jade stones for souvenirs.,Brainstorming,Nouns for places in a city: shopping center, historic sites, shopping yards, moll, waterfront, warehouse district, residential area, industrial district, suburbs, outskirts, harbor, tourist attractions, scenic
40、spots.Expressions for places of entertainment and leisure in a city: opera house, movie house, cinema, court hall, radio/ TV station, disco, pool hall, bowing alley, dance hall, karaoke parlour 营业室 , art galley, museum, hotel/ restaurant/ cafe, tea house, night-club,Expressions for places of sports
41、activities in a city: sports football field, swimming pool, bowling alley, golf course, tennis/ volleyball court, skating rink, boxing ring, racing course, basketball stadium, baseball park Expressions for city view: neon lights, colorful lighting, shop front/ facade, waterfront, rooftops屋顶花园 , skys
42、crapers, churches, temples, parks, streets, roads, highways, expressways, street markets, high rises, landmarks,Hong Kong is a kaleidoscope万花筒 of life; a sophisticated fusion of East and West; a city of diversity where new and old meet at every turn. It is a unique experience shaped by a distinctive
43、 past and dreams of the future; an age-old synthesis of cultures and traditions that opens a window into what will be, while embracing what has passed.,Discussion: Have you heard of the saying in English, “ East is east and West is west, they will never meet”? But people talk about Hong Kong as a pl
44、ace where East and West meet. How do you understand this comment?,Bank of China (369m,70 Floors),Another looks like triangular blades stacked helter-skelter. Less extreme but equally impressive monoliths cascade down the mountain.,Question,What is the typical feature of Hong Kong as a modern city? A
45、nd what is the gentler face of Hong Kong?,Urban sleekness and traditional quaintness highlight the contrast.,优美的城市造型和传统的古朴典雅突显了两个截然不同的香港.,paraphrase,Translate the last 2 sentences of para 1,在气势雄伟的高楼之下, 衣着时髦的男男女女乘着噪音极小的 交通工具穿梭似的来来往往. 手机已成为时髦的必需品.,Words & Phrases,zeal zi:l n. enthusiastic devotion, of
46、ten extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration 热心; 热诚; 热情 religious zeal show zeal for ones work 对工作热心 Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.无知的狂热犹如脱缰的野马。 Zeal without prudence is frenzy.谚只有热情不谨慎, 就象得了狂热症。 zealous adj. = ardent 热心的, 热诚的 She
47、made zealous efforts to clean up the classroom. zealot n. zealous, adj do you know “sealant ”.n.?,Question,Why, in the writers eye, is Hong Kong a curious and exciting city?,Try to tell us some information on HongKong. These are the two Hong Kongs, one sleek and pulsating with power, the other a hav
48、en of old-style Chinese life. The two are shoved together, often side by side, creating a curious and exciting city.,这里有两个香港,一个既豪华又活力奔放, 另一个则是沿袭中国传统生活方式的天堂. 两者挨在一起,你拥我簇,水乳交融, 共同创造了这个令人向往而又魅力无比的城市.,Question,What did the writer see as the traditional Chinese side of Hong Kong?,Question,How can people
49、go from HongKong island to Kowloon? And what does the writer recommend?,Transfer be transferred to another post 被调职 transfer property to a person 转让财产给某人 He has been transferred from Beijing to Shanghai. He has transferred from the army to the navy. I transferred to another school. I was transferred to another school. 以上两句均表示“转到另一所学校”, 但前句表示出自本人意愿, 后句表示服从别人的决定。cable transfer 电汇 capital transfer 资本转移 cash transfer 汇款 transfer of copyright 版权转让 transfer of mortgage 抵押品转让 transfer of names 过户,Question,What are the impressive features of Tsimshasui according to the writer?,
