西湖十景_英语1.ppt

* * 商务英语103010 任晓会 李金玲 West Lake is located in the western area of Hangzhou City. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with an area of around 6.5 square kilometers. The circumference is around 15 kilometers. West Lake is not only famous for its picturesque landscape, it is also associated with many scholars and national heroes. In addition, many ancient buildings in surrounding areas are among the most cherished national treasures of China, with significant artistic value. Due to its prominent historical and cultural status among Chinese scenic resorts, West Lake was elected as a National Key Scenic Resort in 1982.Moreover, the picture of Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon was printed on the backs of RMB one yuan bill issued in 2004. Hangzhou is renowned as “Paradise on Earth”人间天堂, “Cultural State” 文化之邦, “Home of Silk” 丝绸之府, “Tea Capital” 茶叶之都, “Town of Fish and Rice” 鱼米之乡. Besides, Hangzhou boasts of the West Lake which is famous for its magnificentscenes and historical flavor with numerous celebrities. The West Lake is famous for the Ten Scenes is： 1.? Spring Dawn on the Su Causeway ?????(苏堤春晓) 2.? Orioles Singing in the Willows ?????????(柳浪闻莺) 3.? Viewing Fish at Flower Pond ???????????(花港观鱼) 4.? Winery Yard and Lotus Pool ????????????(曲苑风荷) 5.? Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill (南屏晚钟) 6.? Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake ??????(平湖秋月) 7.? Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow ????????(雷峰夕照) 8.? Three Pools Mirroring the Moon ?????????(三潭印月) 9.? Lingering Snow on the Broken Bridge ???(断桥残雪) 10. Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds ??????????(双峰插云) Spring Dawn at Su Causeway (苏堤春晓) It is a thin strip of land nearly three kilometers long covered with peach and weeping willow trees. In spring, with the lakeside sparkling in the morning dew, birds cheerfully chirping among swaying willow branches, the scent of peach blossoms wafting through the air, youll question whether you’re in the midst of paradise. Breeze-