CCTV9英语新闻：Fascinating display of Shanxi crafts at Culture Industries Fair

 

　　In Shanxi province, a myriad¹ of arts and crafts are currently on display in the city of Taiyuan. The First Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair is welcoming guests from around the world to witness the splendours of the province.

　　A traditional drum-show offers a warm welcome to visitors here. One major attraction is wood carving². These craftsmen³ use red sandalwood, one of the rarest types of wood in the world. Wood carving has a history dating back thousands of years in China, and the furniture is of great collectible value too. Another interesting type of craft is carvings⁴ made from tree root.

　　Root Carving Master, said, "A lot of root carving is determined⁵ by the shape of the tree root. The artist works with the shape of the root to produce carvings. So the fewer strokes the better because it shows the artist is taking advantage of the natural shape."

　　People are also gathering⁶ to see this classic weaving machine. The technique is now an intangible cultural heritage in Shanxi Province.

　　"I’ve only seen one of these in textbooks, so I’m really delighted to see one here. Simply amazing!"

　　Over 1,200 exhibitors are taking part in the fair with more than 10,000 exhibits on show. The event presents the multi-faceted dimensions of Shanxi folk culture as well as its modern cultural developments. The fair runs until July 7th, and organizers hope it will provide a window of opportunity for locals and outsiders to promote and experience the unique Shanxi culture.

1 myriad   

adj.无数的；n.无数，极大数量

参考例句：

• They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.对于我们数不清的问题他们束手无策。
• I had three weeks to make a myriad of arrangements.我花了三个星期做大量准备工作。

2 carving   

n.雕刻品，雕花

参考例句：

• All the furniture in the room had much carving.房间里所有的家具上都有许多雕刻。
• He acquired the craft of wood carving in his native town.他在老家学会了木雕手艺。

3 craftsmen   

n. 技工

参考例句：

• rugs handmade by local craftsmen 由当地工艺师手工制作的小地毯
• The craftsmen have ensured faithful reproduction of the original painting. 工匠保证要复制一幅最接近原作的画。

4 carvings   

n.雕刻( carving的名词复数 )；雕刻术；雕刻品；雕刻物

参考例句：

• The desk was ornamented with many carvings. 这桌子装饰有很多雕刻物。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Shell carvings are a specialty of the town. 贝雕是该城的特产。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

6 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。