CHINA (Chinese Cuisine Lecture) by Bernadette Olivares December 10‚ 2012 CHINA Population: Ethnic groups: Han Chinese 91.5%‚ Zhuang‚ Manchu‚ Hui‚ Miao‚ Uyghur‚ Tujia‚ Yi‚ Mongol‚ Tibetan‚ Buyi‚ Dong‚ Yao‚ Korean‚ and other nationalities 8.5% (2000 census) Religions: Daoist (Taoist)‚ Buddhist‚ Christian 3%-4%‚ Muslim 1%-2% note: officially atheist (2002 est.) Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua‚ based on the Beijing dialect)‚ Yue (Cantonese)‚ Wu (Shanghainese)‚ Minbei
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I would like to continue with some other Chinese inventions‚ then introduce a small research and draw our conclusions. Paper Money It is so common in out everyday life that we hardly give a thought to the fackt that it had to be invented by someone. Around 650 AD (po kr.)‚ the emperor of China began to issue paper "value tokens" for general use. The first paper banknotes appeared in China about 806 AD. Its original name was ’flying money’ because it was so light it could blow out of one’s
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Nothing wrong with Cinderella In “What’s Wrong with Cinderella”‚ the writer raised various issues and concerns regarding the physical and mental impact brought upon the younger generations by princess-themed toys. The writer‚ Peggy Orenstein‚ is a self-proclaimed feminist who writes for New York Times and many other prominent publications. The writer claims that the princess-themed commercial products have distressing effects in shaping young female generations’ outlooks as well as their personalities
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the foremost factors that Chinese businessmen take into account. Other factors include preparation for Chinese business meetings‚ knowledge of the Chinese Lijie‚ such as non-verbal communication and social relationships. Also‚ the Chinese banquet consisting table etiquette together with drinking and toasting. There will also be gift-giving‚ such as what should be considered to give and what should be avoided. Last but not least‚ different ways to negotiate with the Chinese for the best solution should
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Zachary Zaret Professor O’Neil Hist 173 2 May 2015 Cinderella Man and the Great Depression Cinderella Man is a biographical film of boxer James J. Braddock that clearly illustrates Americas struggle through the Great Depression. Cinderella Man accurately shows the prevailing attitude of the time. The movie also focuses on how boxing was a temporary shelter from the suffering for many. This movie offers many accurate scenes relating to the depressing tone of the Great Depression. One specific example
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The Chinese Spring Festival The Chinese New Year or more commonly The Spring Festival (Chun Jie in Chinese) is the most important festival in China. It has more than four thousand years of history. It is based on the Chinese lunar calendar which all Chinese people use. The celebrations begin the first day of the first lunar month and end the 15th‚ although the most important day for Chinese people is new year eve‚ this day you have to be with your family and have dinner all together‚ so if you
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Chinese Masks Chinese masks first appeared in China some 3‚500 years ago primarily used for Chinese shamanism. Chinese masks became an age old cultural phenomenon shared by all ethnic groups in China. The Chinese developed such masks to overcome disasters and to protect their lives. These masks were given many functions like‚ communicating with the gods‚ bringing blessings‚ driving away ghosts‚ warding off diseases‚ and lots of sacrificial rituals involving masks were regularly held. Many
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the land of the free‚ or better known as The United States of America. The reading‚ “The Chinese Exclusion Act a Black Legacy”‚ claimed the American’s beliefs influenced the bringing about of The Chinese Exclusion Act. One of these notion is that the Chinese immigrants were taking work away from the citizens of the United States. The Americans also weren’t keen to the lowering of wages‚ being that the Chinese were eager to work at whatever the pay was available. There was furthermore animosity to
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Edexcel GCE Chinese Advanced Subsidiary Unit 1: Spoken Expression and Response in Chinese (Invigilator Version) Paper Reference Summer 2011 6CN01 You do not need any other materials. Turn over P38799A ©2011 Edexcel Limited. 1/1/1/ *p38799A* Instructions to the Invigilator • • • • • • Candidates must be allowed 15 minutes’ preparation time. • Any notes made during the preparation time must be kept by the centre until the release of results. The
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CHARACTER SKETCH OF CINDERELLA: Cinderella’s story portrays a perfect example of that GOD is with those with whom no one is. Poor Cinderella grew up without her mother‚ and then later was raised fatherless in an abusive environment by her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. Deprived of her possessions‚ rights‚ and dignity‚ she is forced to toil daily in the house her family once owned but although she lost a lot but she never loses hope. Cinderella is shown as a good hearted young lady. She
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