Extended Tasks and Activities
1.Reception Etiquette
Read the following passage about where to buy certain kind of goods in Beijing.
Shopping in Beijing
As the capital city of the five Dynasties of China, Beijing has a history of over thousands of years. It was known as a metropolis with developed businesses and a prosperous economy since ancient times. Many skillful craftsmen settled the area long ago,and passed down their excellent skills generation by generation. We can still find the traditional handcrafts with typical eastern features in many business streets and markets.Cloisonné, ivory carving, jade and lacquer are known as the four best traditional handiworks of beijing. In addition, curios, silk, pearls, snuff bottles with pictures inside, and artificial flowers are also worth buying and well liked by tourists. Candied fruits and confectionaries of all kinds will make your mouth water, and are wonderful presents for friends.
Where to Buy
Commercial Streets
A visitor will also find many large- and middle-sized shopping complexes scattered around the city. Just flow along with the flocks to pedestrian streets and experience the authentic atmosphere of Beijing.
Four largest business zones in Beijing:
Wangfujing Dajie, Qianmen, Xidan Commercial Street and Dongsi
Some featured business streets:
Hongqiao Pearl Market, Xiushui (Silk) Street, Other Pedestrian Streets
Antique Markets
To buy traditional handicrafts with typical eastern or Beijing features, visitors can have a try in those antique markets.
Liulichang Cultural Street: a famous antique market since extremely long time ago
Department Stores
Large-scaled shopping malls with luxury goods of super brands are everywhere to be found in the city center, such as Beijing Friendship Store, Shin Kong Palace, Lufthansa Center and Parkson.
Feature Stores
Some feature shops of hundreds of years are really worth visiting. For example, silk shop Rui Fu Xiang was opened in 1893; shoe stores Nei Lian Sheng began 150 years ago. Prints of old Beijing are still visible through these time-honored brand shops.
Supermarkets
Many large international and national supermarkets established their chain shops in Beijing,including Wal-mart, Metro, Watsons, Carrefour, Auchan, Lotus Supercenter and Century Mart.
Wholesale Markets
For notions and other small commodities, relatively cheap wholesale markets are best choices if you mind the price rather than clamor and bargaining, where costumes and shoes,electronic and digital products, tea or flowers all can be found.
Bookstores
Books are another important way to know more about the city, the country and a perfect means to spend your free time. Famous and authentic bookstores in Beijing will offer help to foreign buyers to find what they want more easily.
Tips: The summer hours for most Beijing shopping malls are 08:30−21:30; in winter they are closed either a half or one hour earlier than in summer. All the emporia, hotels and large restaurants in city center and tourism appointed stores have foreign exchange counters and ATM.Credit cards (including Visa, MasterCard, AE, Diners Club and JCB) are also acceptable there.
2.Extended Reading
Guangzhou Shopping Guide 2020: 10 Best Places for Shopping in Guangzhou
From the tallest skyscrapers in China to the vast majority of parks and attractions,Guangzhou has several killer views for tourists and travelers. Apart from being one of China’s most important tourist destinations, it is also regarded as the most important product distribution center in the Southern part of China. This is evident through the large numbers of famous shopping centers and malls in which you are promised to find almost anything and everything you are looking for. What’s more, it is an important export and import city with thousands of factories and wholesale markets selling various items that any international visitor will find interesting. If you are a visitor here and looking to have an enjoyable shopping experience, here are the top 10 best places for shopping in Guangzhou.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is for a good reason one of the main Guangzhou shopping areas. Being the first pedestrian mall to be approved in Guangzhou by the Ministry of Commerce in China, this shopping street receives a daily traffic of more than 600,000 persons.The street is a showcase of the traditional Cantonese architecture, the lingnan architectural culture, the lingnan dietary culture, and also the lingnan folk customs. Besides, the street features a variety of restaurants and street vendors where you can find delicious Dim Sum and local snacks.
Beijing Road Shopping Area
Beijing Road is definitely the most popular shopping street in Guangzhou. Apart from being lined with many chain stores, the street also has a good number of restaurants that are designed for tourists. Since it is a major tourist site, the main offerings here are tourist souvenirs. Some of the items that you will find on sale in the stores include clothing, shoes,bags, leather products, jewelry, books, and food.
Tianhe District CBD Shopping Circle
Tianhe District CBD is another major Guangzhou shopping destination, just second to Beijing road in popularity. It features some of the biggest and most famous malls in Guangzhou including the Tee Mall, Grandbuy Mall, Grandview Mall, and the OneLink Walk Mall. Here is also where you will find Guangzhou Book Centre which is the largest book store in Guangzhou.
China Plaza
Standing opposite Martys’ park in the North, China Plaza is a popular shopping centre for Cantonese. Here, you will find a variety of quality medium priced products including branded clothing, cell phones, and many other international products. This is thanks to the numerous numbers of shops and kiosks that create a lot of competition which keeps the prices down.
Hualin Jade Market
Covering over 10,000 square meters, you will find the majority of Jade merchants of Guangzhou in this market. Hualin Jade Market accounts for more than 90 percent of Guangzhou’s jade sales. The market has a history that can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty and currently there are hundreds of jade ware stores.
Gangding Computer and Digital Product Shopping Circle
If you are looking for a one stop shop for all electronics products in Guangzhou then this is the perfect place to make a stop. Located in the Gangding area of Tianhe District, this place houses both small and large digital shopping malls and even shops selling computers, laptops,tablets, cameras, and peripheral products. Whether you are looking for digital products for retails or wholesale, you will definitely find it here.
Taikoo Hui Shopping Mall
Located in the heart of Tianhe District, Taikoo is one of the most prosperous and luxury business areas in Guangzhou. It is situated in the same complex where the top luxury hotel in Guangzhou, Mandarin Oriental, is also located. With over 138,000 square meters of flooring,this luxury mall houses more than 180 brands including sophisticated lifestyle boutiques,restaurants with exquisite cuisines, and several internationally acclaimed brands that have set up their flagship stores here in Taikoo.
Antique Xiguan Street
If you are looking for antiques and paintings, this is the only approved relic artifacts antiques market operators and among the top ten antique markets in the whole of China.Antique Xiguan Street covers an area of approximately 8,553 square meters consisting of mostly people peddling their items from their windows or the back of their trucks. Apart from antiques and paintings, there are also several shops that sell everything from Tibetan rugs to ceramic teapots.
Zhujiang Luxury Malls
If you are looking for the best Guangzhou shopping experience, the Zhujiang area has the best shopping views in Guangzhou. With several luxury shopping malls located in some of the tallest buildings and towers in the world, this is a very popular luxury shopping area among many tourists and travellers. Some of the biggest malls here are the CTF Finance Center Tower mall (the world’s seventh tallest tower) and the Mall of the World.
Baima Garment Market
Baima Market is the most famous clothing wholesale market in the whole of Guangzhou.Being the most popular single market in the city, Baima market gets the highest turnover for high end clothes and fashion. Currently, over 2,000 suppliers are engaging in wholesaling and retailing businesses under the roof. When you visit here, you can be sure to find all kinds of fairly low priced clothing whether it is for men, women, or children.
Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
(1) Taikoo Hui Shopping Mall is located in Baiyun District. ( )
(2) Tianhe District CBD features some of the biggest and most famous malls in Guangzhou including the Tee Mall, Grandbuy Mall, Grandview Mall, and the OneLink Walk Mall.( )
(3) Being the first pedestrian mall to be approved in Guangzhou by the Ministry of Commerce in China, Beijing Road receives a daily traffic of more than 600,000 persons. ( )
(4) When you visit Baima Garment Market, you can be sure to find all kinds of fairly low priced clothing for men, women, and children. ( )(https://www.daowen.com)
Top Things to See in China
The range of sightseeing possibilities in China is enormous and includes some of the world’s true wonders. Highlights include the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. Most every region of the country offers up archaeological and cultural attractions that are worth seeing. Incredible natural sights like the areas in and around China’s spectacular rivers are also worth taking time to see.
The Forbidden City
This is a vast space that occupies over 2.3 million square feet. It’s surrounded by defensive walls that are more than 30ft in height, having an overall length of around 10,000ft,and further protected by a moat that’s 170ft wide. The city comprises an outer court and an inner court. The outer court is centred on the Midway Hall of Harmony, the Hall of Military Prowess and the Hall of Supreme Harmony. In the inner court, the focus is on the Hall of Celestial Purity, the Hall of Terrestrial Tranquility and the Hall of Union and Peace-flanked on two sides by the Six East and the Six West palaces.
The Great Wall of China
In the 7th century BC, during the Zhou Dynasty, individual states in the northern regions began constructing defensive walls. When China was united during the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC, the walls were joined to keep out invading Xiongnu tribes from the north. The Great Wall then stretched for more than 3,000 metres. A visit to the Great Wall is the highlight of a trip to China for many visitors.
Huangpu River and the Bund
Taking a boat along the Huangpu gives visitors a glimpse into Shanghai’s past, and also provides great views of the modern skyline of the city. As the boat reaches the centre,on one side you will see the Bund, considered to be the birthplace of Shanghai; and on the other, the modern structures of Pudong, including the landmark Oriental Pearl TV tower. A sightseeing tunnel runs under the river, connecting the two sides, and is an attraction in its own right.
Li River
The Li river begins in Xinan country, situated to the northeast of Guilin, and weaves its way in a south-easterly direction for approximately 250 metres, finally merging with the Xi River in Wulin. The scenery along the way is some of the most stunning in China, and attracts tens of thousands of tourists each year. The 50 metres stretch from Guilin to Yanshuo is the most popular of all, where limestone karst formations dominate.
The Summer Palace
The central feature of this beautiful complex is the manmade Kunming Lake. A path follows the lake’s northern shore, and is a pleasant place for walking and enjoying the beautifully-landscaped grounds. The palace and the grounds are easily worth a half-day’s visit.Inside the Summer Palace, you’ll see an amazing display of 10,000 paintings on the crossbeams in the corridors.
Temple of Heaven
The main structures here date to 1420, during the Ming Dynasty, when they were built for the purpose of honouring both heaven and earth. As the emperor was considered to be the “Son of the Heaven”, responsible for carrying out matters on earth on behalf of the powers above,any natural disaster was seen as a sign of the Emperor’s loss of favour. To avoid any loss of favour, current rulers made frequent sacrifices to heaven at this temple.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world, this partially unearthed army of soldiers located outside of Xi’an is a highlight of the China experience. All of the 6,000 life-sized clay warriors and the horses that stand by them were individually crafted—with each warrior weighing more than 270kg and standing over 6ft high. The army stood guard over the dead emperor’s tomb, and provided protection for him in the afterlife.
Tian’anmen Square
In Mandarin, the word “Tian’anmen” means “Gate of Heavenly Peace”. The events for which this square is remembered today, however, were far from peaceful. The square actually is set in the exact centre of Beijing, and is the largest city square in the world—having a capacity of a million people. Immediately to the north of the square is the gate to the Forbidden City; to its west is the Great Hall of the People; to the south is the Qianmen Gate; and to the east you’ll see the Museum of the People’s Revolution.
Complete the following sentences with the key words in the passage.
(1) The Forbidden City comprises an ______ court and an inner court.
(2) The central feature of this beautiful complex is the manmade ______.
(3) In Mandarin, the word “Tian’anmen” means “Gate of ______”.
3.Translation
A. Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese.
(1) Suzhou is a place of great beauty. A proverb says that “In heaven, there is paradise; on earth, Suzhou and Hangzhou”.
(2) Over centuries garden building has been a common practice in the city. The gardens once numbered as many as 200.
(3) Suzhou is unique in the world in terms of the number of gardens, their tranquil and serene environment, refined layout and exquisite building skills.
(4) Where is the Temple of Confucius located?
(5) Let’s go to have a close look at an ancient Chinese array of troops.
B. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English.
（1）广州塔集都市观光、高空游乐、时尚餐饮、婚庆会展、影视娱乐、环保科普、文化教育、购物休闲等多功能于一体。
（2）沿着长廊行走，你会感觉到自己就像是大自然风景中的一部分。
（3）苏州的大多数园林有几百年的历史了，以前都曾经是私家花园。
（4）真高兴能很快去杭州看一看了。
（5）杭州一直被视为人间天堂。
4.Practical Training Project
Background:
Suppose you are an American and have just attended the Canton Fair. You have a good time in Guangzhou and enjoy the beautiful scenery of this city very much. Please write a diary describing how you spend the days in Guangzhou with the help of the receptionist and role-play the dialogue about bargaining with a shop owner.
Tasks:
Task 1: Writing
Write a diary describing how you spend the days in Guangzhou with the help of the receptionist.
Task 2: Pair Work
Three students make a team. One student serves as the receptionist while the second student serves as the shop owner. Please create a dialogue, simulating the situation of bargaining with a shop owner.