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王力宏牛津‘认识华流’英文演讲稿

王力宏牛津‘认识华流’英文演讲稿

力宏在牛津大学以“认识华流”主题演讲的英文演讲稿。

【Leehom Wang Full Address Oxford Union】Thank you all for being here today, and the late comers as well. Thank you for coming in quietly.I want to start off today just to take a moment of silence for the victims of the Sichuan e arthquake and for the victims of the Boston American bomb. So let‟s take a minute to pay our respect to them. Thank you.I never thought I would be addressing you, the esteemed members of the Oxford Union, without guitar or Erhu, without my crazy stage hair and costumes . But I did perform at the O2 Arena in London last week. I am not sure any of you would make that. But in many ways, that would be similar to what I am talking about today, that is, introducing Chinese pop music to you. I am actually a Chinese ambassador of Chinese pop whether you like it or not. Both music and movies. And today I am here to give you the state of the union address. It‟s not the Oxford Union.It‟s the union of east and west. I want to frankly, openly and honestly talk about h ow we‟ve done a good job or how we‟ve done a bad job of bringing Chinese pop to the west. And I also want to press upon all of you here today the importance of that soft culture, that soft power‟s change and how each of us is involved in that change.Soft power, a term I am sure you are all familiar with coined by Rhodes Scholar and Oxford alumnus Joseph Nye is to defined as the ability to attract and persuade. Shashi Tharoor called it in a recent TEDTalk, …the ability for a culture to tell a compelling sto ry and influence others to fall in love with it‟. I like that definition. But I want to put it in college terms for all you students and you audience. The way I see it, east and west are kind like freshman roommates. You don‟t know a lot about each other but suddenly you are living together in the same room. And each one is scared the others gonna steal his shower time or wants a party then the other one wants to study. It has the potential to be absolute hell, doesn‟t it? We all had horror stories of that roommate without heard about those stories. I know for a lot of students here inOxford have your own separate bedrooms. But when I was a freshmen at Williams College, I was not so fortunate. You‟re kidding me!Woohoo! All right!Great. Well, I had a room mate, and he was that roommate. Let‟s just call him Frank. So Frank was my roommate and Frank liked nothing more than to smoke weed.[laughter] And he did it every day. And Frank had a two-foot long bung under his bed that was constantly being fired up. Fo r those Chinese speakers and audience. Frank would “火力全开” on that bong every day. So, yes I guess I was kind of opposite of Bill Clinton who tried America but didn‟t inhale. I didn‟t try a but I did inhale. Every single day, second hand. And strangely enough every time I go into our bedroom, I mysteriously end up late for calss. I don‟t know what happened. It was like …Dude, is it already ten o‟clock ?‟ So, how many of you have live lived with that Frank ,or be a Frank Gat? Having a roommate can be a recipe for disaster, but it has the potential for being the greatest friendship you have ever had. See, Frank, he didn‟t make it to second year. And I got two new roommates in the second year, Stephen and Jason. And these days, the three of us are the best of friends. So going back to my analogy, of east and west, and roommates. Do we want to be Frank, or do we want to be Stephen and Jason? And I think, in this year of 2013, we should all be striving for the later, shouldn‟t we?I mean I am assuming that we all agree that this is the goal that we should all be strving for.Let‟s look at where we are in reality. Recent headlines in the media include foreign policy magazine. Chinese victim complex. Why are Chinese leaders so paranoid about the United States? Or the AFP, Agence France-Presse, human rights in China worsening US fines? Bloomberg says, in the cover of this magazine, Yes, The Chinese Army is Spying on You. And It‟s such a great one I just want to show you the cover of the magazine . yes,be very afraid! So, it actually in extremely high mount of negative fear and anxiety about China ,Sinophobia , that I think is not just missing form, but also misleading and also ultimately dangerous, very dangerous. And what about how westerners are viewed by Chinese? Well, we have terms for westerners. The most common of which are …gwailo‟, in Cantonese, which means the “old devil”, …laowai‟, meaning …the old outsider‟ in Mandarin, …ang moh‟, which means the “red hair one” inTaiwanese. The list goes on and on. So are these roommates headed for a best-friend relationship? I think we need a little help. And as China arises to be a global power, I think it‟s more important than ever for us to be discerning about what we believe, because after all, I think that‟s the purpose of a higher education. And that‟s why we are here to be able to think for ourselves and make our own decisions. China is not just those headlines, the burgeoning economy, the unique politics. It‟s not just the world‟s fa ctory or the next big superpower,it‟s so much more. A billion people, with rich culture, amazing stories and as a product of both of those cultures. I want to help faster understanding between the two and help create that incredible relationship. Because knowing both sides of the coin, I really think that there is a love story waiting to be told, willing to be unfold. And I am only having joking when I say love story because I believe it is, the stories that will save us, will bring us together. And my thesis statement for today‟s talk i s that, the relationship between the east and west needs to be and can be fixed via pop culture. That‟s a big fat claim. And I am going to try to back it up. The UN Secretary Journal, Bun ki Moon said …There are no language required in musical world.‟ That is power of music and that is the power of the heart. Through this promotion of arts, we can better understand that the culture and civilization of other people in this era of instability and intolerance, we need to promote better understanding through the power of music. Now the UN Secretary Journal said we need more music, and I think he is right. Music and arts have always played a key role in my life in building relationships, replacing what once was the ignorance fearing and hatred with acceptance, friendships and even love. So I have a strong case for promoting music between cultures because it happened to me early in my life.I was born in Rochester in New York. I barely spoke a word of Chinese. I didn‟t know the difference between Taiwan or Thailand. I was. It‟s true. I was a American as an apple pie. Until one day, on the third grade playground, the inevitable finally happened. I got tease for being Chinese. Now we can get tease for making fun on the playground, but this was fundamentally different. And I knew right there. This kid, let‟s call him Brian. He started making fun of me, saying “ Chinese, Japanese, dirtyknees, look at this.” I can‟t believe you are laughing at it. It hurts. OK, I am just kidding. I can still remember how I felt. I felt ashamed. I felt embarrassed. But I laughed along with them, with everyone. I didn‟t know what else to do. It was like having a out-of-body experience, as if I could laugh at that Chinese kid on the playground with all the Americans because I was one of them. Right? Wrong. On many levels. And I was facing the first, but definitely not the last time, the harsh reality that I was in minority in Rochester, which in those days, an Asian population of 1%. And I was confused. I wanted to punch Brian. I want to hurt him for putting me in that situation. But he was faster than me and he was stronger than me. And he would kick my butt and we both knew that. So I just took it in. And I didn‟t tell anyone or share with anyone these feelings. I just held them in and I let them fester. And those feelings would surface in a strangely therapeutic way for me through music. And I wan coincidence that around that time I started getting good at violin, and guitar, and drums. And I soon discovered that by playing music or singing, other kids would, for brief moment, forget about my race and color and accept me and then be able to see me for who I truly am, a human being, who‟s emotional, spiritual and curious about the world and has the need for love, just like everyone else. By the six grade. Guess who asked me if I would be the drumer for his band? Brian. And I said yes. That‟s when we together formed our elementary rock band called Nirvana . I am not kidding. I was in the rock band called Nirvana before Kurt Cobain everyone knows. So when Nirvana came, Brain and I were like “Hey, he‟s stealing our name.” But, really what attracted me to music at this young age was just this and it still work. I love about music is that it breaks down the wall between us and shows us so quickly the truth that we are much more alike than we are different. And then in high school, I learned that music wasn‟t just connecting with other, like Brian and I were connected through music. It was a powerful tool of influence and inspiration. Sam Nguyen was my high school janitor, He was an immigrant from Vietnam who barely spoke a word of English. Sam scraped the floors and cleaned the bathrooms in our school for twenty years. And he never talked to the kids and the kids never talked to Sam. But one day, before our opening night of our school‟s annual musical, hewalked up to me, holding a letter. And I was taking a back. I was taking, “Why is Sam the janitor approaching me? And he gave me this letter that I have kept to this day. It was scrawled in a sha ky hand written in all capitals. And it read: “In all my years of working as a janitor at Sutherland, you are the first Asian boy to play the lead role. I am going to bring my six-year-old daughter to watch you perform tonight. Because I want her to see th at Asians can be inspiring.” And that letter just floored me. I was fifteen years old and I was absolutely stunned. That‟s the first time I realized how music was so important.With Brian, music helped two kids who were initially enemies become friends. But with Sam, music went beyond the one on one. It was a in a higher level. It influenced others I didn‟t even know in ways I can never imagine. I can‟t tell how grateful I am, just to Sam, the genitor, to this day. He really is one of the people who helped me discover my life‟s purpose. And I had no idea that something I did could mean more than I ever imagined to an immigrant from Vietnam who barely spoke English. Pop culture, music, and other methods of story telling, movies, TV dramas, they are so key and they do connect us like me and Brian and do influence us and inspire us.Then let‟s take another look at the stated union. The east-west union with this soft power bias. How is soft power exchanged between these two roommates? Are the songs in English that become hits in China? Sure. How about movies? Well, there are so many, that the China has the a limit of the number Hollywood movies imported in the country so that local movies can even have a chance at success. What about the flips(14:20) at that. The Chinese songs that have hit on the west. yeah! And movies. Well there was Crouching Tiger, that was thirteen years ago. And, well I think there is a bit of an imbalance here. And I think that‟s soft power deficit, let‟s call it then we look in this direction. That is to say, the west influences the east more than the vise versa. And forgive me for using east and west kind of loosely but I think it‟s easier to say to understand English-speaking language or the Ansian speaking language of Chinese, I‟m making generalization and I hope you can go with me on this. And is this [15:15]? the problems, this imbalance in pop culture influence. And I think so. I think in any healthy relationship or friendship or marriage, is it important for bothsides to make efforts to understand the other? And that exchange needs to have healthy balance. And how do we address this as an ambassador for Chinese pop nusic and movies, I have to ask myself the question, Why does this deficit exist? Is it because Chinese music is just lame? Don‟t answer that, please. Yeah, I can stop complaining ,write a hit song!Psy did it !But there is truth in that. And the argument being that the content we‟ve created just isn‟t as internationally competitive, and why should be? Well look at Korean pop, look at K pop for example. Korean is an export-based economy and they are outward looking. And they must be outward looking. Chinese pop, on the other hand, can just stay domestic, tour all over Chinese-speaking territories and comfortably sustain. So whe n you‟re that big and powerful, over 160 cities in China with a million or more people. It turned in kind of turn-inward and be complacent. So it certainly can be an argument made for Chinese pop being not marked with international sensibilities in mind. But the other side of the argument, I think is more interesting and thought provoking and even more true that ears aren‟t familiar with, therefore don‟t really understand how to appreciate Chinese music .Ouch! The reason I think the arguement hold water tho ugh is because that‟s exactly what I went through. So I happen to know a thing or two about learning to appreciate Chinese pop as a westerner. Cause I was 17 years old when I went from being a Asian kid in America to being an American kid in Asia. And the entire paradise I was in suddenly got flipped on its head. I grew up listening to BC Boys, Led Zeppelin,Guns and Roses. And I found myself in Taiwan, listening to the radio and thinking, “where is the B? Where is the screeching guitar solos?” Here I am a A merican kid in Asia, listening to Chiness music for the first time and thinking “this stuff is lamb. I don‟t like it.” I thought it was cheesy, production value is low, the singers couldn‟t bell like Axe or Rose, or Maria Carrie. But then one day, I went t o my first Chinese pop concert and it was Yu Chengqing, performing in the Taibei Music Center. And as he performed, I looked around the audience and I saw their faces. And I looked in their eyes and their responses to his music. And it was clear to me, fin ally, where the problem lay. It wasn‟t that the music was lacking. It was my ability to appreciate it and to hear it in the right way. The crowd, they were singingalong and be totally inmmersed in his music and I had an epiphany that I was missing the point. And from now on, I was going to somehow learn how to get it. I was going to learn how to hear with local ears and I deconstructed and analysed what it was made Chinese audiences connect with certain type of melodies, rhythms and song structures and lyr ics. That‟s what I‟ve been doing for the past almost twenty years. And it took me a long time and I am still learning. But to some point, I not only began to be able to appreciate the music, but also I started to be able to contribute to it and create my own fresh spins on the tried-and-true. And I think this happens to everyone, really, who is on the outside looking in, it always looks strange. If you look at things from your perspective, you will always think these people are weirdoes .What‟s wrong with them? Why are they listening to this stuff? And I am saying that you can make an effort and get it. It can be done and I am a living proof of that. And as an ambassador of Chinese pop, I am trying to get people to open up to a sound that they may not feel is palatable as they first listen.What else can we do to reduce imbalance in our popular cultures. Well maybe give a talk to Oxford union. Tour more outside of China. But seriously, actually I think the ties are already starting to change very slowly, very cautiously, almost calculatingly. You see more cross-culture now more exchange interest in China definitely a lot of joint ventures, a lot of co-productions in recently years, Iron Man 3, Transformers 53 . Resident Evil,really it‟s beginning to be kind of a world pop. And that‟s what I am looking forward to, that‟s what I am focusing on these days. There was J-pop, there was K-pop, there was C-pop. And there is like this W-pop That‟s kind of starting to emerge. This world pop. And I think. Yeah, I love that idea. It‟s not world music. There used to be a section HMV called world music .Now it‟s like ethnomusicology musical class in college. But world pop is more about breaking and tearing down age-old stereotypes, the artificial confines that have kept us apa rt for a way too long.It‟s a melting pot and it‟s mozic(21:00) that even when we look up close we will still see the colors and flavors of each culture in detail. And where can we go to listen to the world pop? I don‟t think there is a world pop station or a magazine unfortunately. there are none. There should be. But there is an Internet and Yutube has proven to be a drving force for world pop and Britain hasgot Talent, made Susan Boil the hottest act in the world. And she achieved that not through the record labors or the networks, but through grassroots sharing. Gangnam Style is another great example. How that just took over and became a huge worldwide world pop phenomenon. So world pop also suggests a worldwide pop culture and something that can be shared by all of us and give us a lot of common ground.So today, what‟s my called action? I want to help to prove and promote cultures exchange between the east and the west. I think I‟ve made that clear. But how? I think you can all be a pop singer. That‟s the answer.I am just kidding, unless that‟s really what you want to do. My call of action is this: build and protect that roommate-relationship between the east and the west. Value this relationship and take ownership of it. Don‟t come to Oxford as an excha nge student from Taiwan and only hang out with other Chinese students. Why would you do that? You could do that back in Wuhan or Nanjing or wherever you came from.Don‟t buy into the headlines or the stereotypes or in the hypernationalism . Think for yours elves ,and think for yourselves and don‟t believe the hype .For just a moment ,if we could just disregard the governments and what the media are saying ,just for the sake of the argument ,with our own tools of critical thinking ,can we build relationships that actually see one another as individual human beings and not faces or members of a particular ethnicity or nationality ? Of course we can do that .And that‟s the goal and dream ,I think of the romantic artists and the musicians ,I think it‟s always been there .And that‟s what I reach for ,and that makes music so powerful and so true ,that breaks down instantly and disintegrates all the artificial barriers that we create between each other ,government ,nationality ,black ,brown , yellow ,white ,whatever colour you are ,and shows each other our hearts ,our fears ,our hopes ,our dreams ,and it turns out in end that the East isn‟t that far after all ,and the west ,well the west ,aren‟t so white .and through understanding each other‟s popular cultures ,we gain insight into each other‟s heart and true selves.And for those of you who are just beginning that journey ,the west and east ,I want to invite you today on this amazing journey with me ,and I ,as an experienced traveler on this road ,on this West and Ea st road ,I‟ve prepared a mixtape for all of you today ,often songs that I love .There ,that‟s a C-pop mixtape that you can check out .I was gonna bring you all CDs but my publicist reminded me lovingly that would be illegal .that as a professional recordi ng artist ,I shouldn‟t do that .but I still think that it workshop out nicely because you get to see the music videos as well on a lot of these songs .these ten songs are songs that I love and ten different Chinese artists to start you off on getting to know and love Chinese pop and I think this got all *&.27‟12‟‟I just wanna wrap up by saying that being here in the Oxford campus really makes me nostalgic for my days at Williams and when I look back on those four years ,some of my finest memories are spending time with my roommates Stephan Papiano and and Jason Price. In fact Jason is here in the audience today ,and made this special trip from London just to see me. And I suppose in the beginning we were strangers ,who didn‟t know much about the other, and sometimes we did compete for the shower and there were times when we did intrude on each other‟s privacy, but I always loved listening to Stephan‟s stories about growing up in a Greek family and his opinions on what authentic Greek food really was; or Ja son‟s stories,about wanting to make violins and to live in Cremona, Italy like Antonio Stradivari and he did do that. And I will never forget many years later when I played a Jason Price handmade violin for the first time, and how that felt .They were always attentive and respectful when I tell them about what it was like for me growing up in a Chinese household with strict parents who made me study. So we shared stories ,but the strongest bonds between us were formed just sitting around and listening to music together. And I really do see that as a model for East and West, so that‟s why I wanna share Chinese music with you today because it‟s the best way I know how to create the lasting friendships that transcend all barriers and allow us to know each other truly ,authentically and just as we are .。

王力宏中美关系演讲稿原文

王力宏中美关系演讲稿原文

王力宏中美关系演讲稿原文
尊敬的各位领导、各位嘉宾,大家好!
今天我非常荣幸能够站在这里,与大家分享我对中美关系的一些想法。

作为一
个华裔音乐人,我有着深厚的中美情感,也有着对两国关系的深刻理解。

在我看来,中美关系不仅仅是两个国家之间的关系,更是世界和平稳定的重要基石,是全球经济繁荣发展的关键因素。

首先,我想谈谈中美关系的历史。

中美两国之间的交往可以追溯到几个世纪以前,早在19世纪,就有了一些贸易往来。

而如今,中美两国已经成为全球最大的
两个经济体,两国之间的合作领域也越来越广泛。

无论是经济、文化、教育还是科技,中美合作都取得了丰硕的成果。

其次,我想强调的是中美关系的重要性。

中美两国都是世界上最重要的国家之一,两国之间的关系不仅关乎自身利益,更关乎全球的和平与发展。

中美关系的健康发展,对世界的稳定和繁荣具有重要意义。

因此,我们需要以开放的心态,积极寻求合作,共同应对全球性挑战,推动世界的发展进步。

最后,我想谈谈中美关系的未来。

中美两国之间存在一些分歧和挑战,但我相信,只要双方以平等和相互尊重为基础,就一定能够找到解决问题的有效途径。

我们应该加强沟通,增进了解,寻求共同利益,推动中美关系不断向前发展。

总之,中美关系是当今世界最重要的双边关系之一,我们应该以开放的心态,
积极推动两国关系的发展。

我相信,通过双方的共同努力,中美关系一定会迎来更加美好的未来。

谢谢大家!。

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿英语

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿英语

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿英语Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, it is my great honor to be standing here at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Today, I am here to share with you my thoughts on the power of music and the importance of cultural exchange in our global society.Music has always been a universal language that transcends boundaries and connects people from different backgrounds. As an artist, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to share my music with audiences around the world. Through my experiences, I have come to realize the profound impact that music can have on fostering understanding and empathy among diverse cultures.In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, it is more important than ever to embrace cultural exchange and celebrate our differences. By engaging with music from different traditions and learning about the stories and experiences behind the melodies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of human expression.I believe that the role of artists and musicians extends beyond entertainment; we have the power to serve as cultural ambassadors and bridge builders. Through our music, we can promote dialogue, inspire positive change, and bring people together in a spirit of harmony and mutual respect.In my own career, I have sought to incorporate elements of traditional Chinese music into my work, blending East and West to create a unique and dynamic sound. I have also collaborated with artists from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the value of cross-cultural exchange in enriching the creative process and broadening the scope of artistic expression.As we look to the future, I hope to see more opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration across borders. By embracing diversity and nurturing a spirit of openness and inclusivity, we can create a more harmonious and interconnected world.In conclusion, I would like to express my gratitude to the University of Oxford for hosting me today. I am confident that the discussions and interactions that take place within these walls will contribute to the advancement of global understanding and cooperation. Let us continue to harness the power of music and cultural exchange to build a brighter and more unified world for generations to come.Thank you.。

王力宏 CNN采访 中英文稿

王力宏 CNN采访 中英文稿

LH: Hello and welcome to Talk Asia, I'm Lorraine Hahn. My guest today is Taiwanese pop star, Wang Lee Hom.LH:你好,欢迎收看Talk asia节目,我是Lorraine Hahn.今天我们的嘉宾是台湾当红艺人,王力宏Born in New York in 1976, Wang grew up in the United States. Blessed with a mix of brains and talent, he spent his youth performing in local musicals, then pursued a degree in music at Williams College, followed by a masters degree from the prestigious Berkley School of Music.王力宏出生于1976年,在美国长大,被赋予中西合并的天分与才能,青年时期参演音乐剧,随后在Williams College取得本科学位,而后又在赋有盛名的伯克利音乐学院取得硕士学位。

While in university, Wang landed a recording contract in Taiwan. His breakthrough album, Revolution, garnered rave reviews and firmly established him as a rising star in the Asian music scene.在大学时期,力宏与台湾的公司签下了唱片约。

《音乐进化论》,作为他事业飞跃的一张专辑,令他的人气飙升,也奠定了他在亚洲音乐圈的地位。

In addition to writing and producing his own music, Wang has also dabbled in movie projects around Asia.王力宏不仅创作及制作自己的音乐,而且还参与亚洲电影的拍摄。

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

篇一:王力宏牛津大学演讲稿中英文全篇leehom wang oxford union speechexception。

because knowing both of a coin i reallythink thatthere’s a love story willing to be told and willing tounfold。

i’m willing to tointerpret the love storybecause i believe it is the story that will save us,will bring ustogether。

and my thesisstatement for today’s talk is that the relationship between east and west needs to be and can be fixed via pop culture。

(laughing。

)i’m going to try toback it up!the united nationssecretary general ban ki-moon said:“there are no languages required in a music world。

that is the power of music and that’s the power of theheart。

through this promotion of arts we can better understand theculture and civilizations of the other people。

in this eraofinstability and intolerance we need to promote better understanding throughthe power of music。

王力宏牛津大学演讲全文

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But in many ways that is similar to what I’m talking about today, that is, introducing Chinese pop music. See, I’m actually an ambassador for Chinese pop, whether I like it or not, for both music and movies, and today I’m here to give you a State of Union address. It’s not the Oxford Union, it’s the union of East and West.I want to frankly and openly and honestly talk about how we’ve done a good job, or how we’ve done a bad job, of bringing Chinese pop to the West. And I also want to impress upon all of you here today the workings of that soft power exchange and how each of us is involved in that exchange.Soft power, a term I’m sure you’re all familiar with, coined by Rhodes Scholar and Oxford alumnus Joseph Nye, is defined as the ability to attract and persuade. Shashi Tharoor called it, in a recent TEDTalk, “the ability of a culture to tell a compelling story and influence others to fall in love with them”. I like that definition. But I want to put it in collegiate term for you students in the audience. The way I see it, East and West, are kinda like freshmen roommates. You don’t know a lot about each other aside that you’re living with each other in the same room. And each one is scared the othe r’s gonna steal his shower time or wants to party when the other wants to study. It has the potential to be absolute hell. We all have horror stories of that roommate, we all heard about those stories. I knowa lot of students here in Oxford have their own separate bedrooms.But when I was a freshman at Williams College [crowd interjects] You’re kidding! Woohoo! Well I had a roommate. And he was that roommate. Let’s just call him Frank. So Frank was my roommate and Frank liked nothing more than to smoke weed. [laughter] And he did it every day. And Frank had a 2-foot long bong under his bed that was constantly being fired up. For those Chinese speakers in the audience, Frank would 火力全开on that bong. So I guess I was kinda the opposite of Bill Clinton, who tried marijuana but didn’t inhale: I didn’t try marijuana but I did inhale. Every single day. Second hand. And strangely enough, every time I go into our bedroom, I mysteriously end up being late for class. I was like, dude is it already 10 o’clock?So, how many of you have lived with that Frank, or be a FrankHaving a roommate can be a recipe for disaster, but it also can have the potential of being the greatest friendship you’ve ever had. See, Frank, he didn’t make it to second year. And I got two new roommates instead: Stephan and Jason, and these days the three of us are the best of friends. So going back to my analogy, East and West, as roommates, do we want to be Frank, or do we want to be Steph and Jason, and I think in this day and age, in 2013, we should all be striving for the latter. I’m assuming we all agree that this is the goal that we all strive for.Now, let’s look at where we are in reality, in recent headlines, in the media include, Foreign policy [maybe], China’s victim complex, Why ar e Chinese leaders so paranoid about the United States or the [AP, the Associated Press], Humanrights in China worse than US. Bloomberg says, on the cover of this magazine, Yes, the Chinese army is spying on you [laughter] And it’s such a great one that I want to show you the cover of the magazine [laughter][Ed:check out the photo on the right!] Yes, be very afraid! [laughter]There’s actually an extremely high amount of negativity and fear and anxiety about China, Sinophobia, that I think is not just misinformed and misleading and ultimately dangerous. Very dangerous. And what about how Westerners are viewed by Chinese Well, we have terms for Westerners. The most common of which are gwailo, in Cantonese which means “the old devil”, laowai, meaning “the old outsider” in Mandarin, ang moh, which means “the red hairy one” in Taiwanese, and the list goes on and on. So are these roommates heading for a best friend relationship I think we need a little help. And as China rise to power, I think it is more important than ever for us to more discerning about what we believe because after all, I think, that’s the purpose of higher education, and that’s why we are all here, to be able to think for ourselves and make our own decisions.China’s not just those headline s. The burgeoning economy with unique politics. It is not just the world’s factory or the next big superpower, it’s so much more, a billion people with rich culture, amazing stories, and as a product of both of those cultures, I want to help foster an understanding between the two. And [x] that incredible relationship, because knowing both sides of the coin, I really think that there is a love story waiting to be told, ready to unfold. And I’m only halfjoking when I said love story because I believe it is the stories that will save us and bring us closer together.And my thesis statement for today’s talk is that the relationship between East and West needs to be and can be fixed via pop culture, and I’m going to try and back it up. Now, the UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki Moon said, “There are no languages required in the musical world. That is the power of music. That is the power of heart.” Through this promotion of arts we can better understand the culture and civilisation of other people. And in this era of instability and intolerance, we need to promote better understanding through the power of music. The UN Sec-Gen thinks that we need more music, and I think that he is right. Music and arts have always played a key role in my life, in building relationships, replacing what once were ignorance, fear and hatred, with acceptance, friendship and even love.So I have a strong case for promoting music between cultures because it happened to me early in my life. I was born in Rochester, New York, I barely spoke a word of Chinese. I didn't know the difference between Taiwan or Thailand. [laughter] I was as American as apple pie, until one day on the 3rd grade playground, the inevitable finally happened: I got teased for being Chinese. Now every kid gets teased or being made fun of in the playground, but this was fundamentally different and I knew right then and there. So this kid let’s call him Brian [x]. He started making fun of me, saying “Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these!” [laughing] We’re laughing now but i t hurt!I could still remember how I felt, I felt ashamed, I felt embarrassed. But Ilaughed along with everyone. And I didn't know what else to do. It was like having an out of body experience. As if I could laugh at that Chinese kid on the playground with all the other Americans because I was one of them, right Wrong, on many levels. And I was facing the first and definitely not the last time the harsh reality was that I was minority in Rochester, which in those days had an Asian population of 1%. And I was confused. I wanted to punch Brian. I wanted to hurt him for putting me in that situation but he was faster than me, and he was stronger than me, and he would kick my butt and we both knew that, so I just took it in. I didn't tell anyone or share with anyone these feelings, I just held them in and I let them fester. And those feelings would surface in a strangely therapeutic way for me through music, and it was no coincidence that around at that time I started getting good with the violin, and the guit ar and the drums. And I’d soon discovered that by playing music or singing that the other kids would for a brief moment forget about my race or color and accept me and then be able to see me for who I truly am: a human being who is emotional, spiritual, curious about the world, and has a need for love just like everyone else.And by the sixth grade, guess who asked me if I would the drummer of their band Brian. And I said yes. And that’s when we together formed an elementary school rock band called… Nirvana. I’m not kidding, I was in a rock band called Nirvana before Kurt Cobain's Nirvana was ever known… So when Nirvana came out, Brian and I were like, hey he’s stealing our name! But really what attracted me to music at this young age was just that, and still is what I love aboutmusic, is that it breaks down the walls between us and shows us so quickly the truth that we are much more alike than we [think].And then in high school, I learned that music wasn’t just about connecting with others, like Brian and I were connected through music. It was a powerful tool of influence and inspiration. Sam [Nguyen] was my high school janitor. He was an immigrant from Vietnam who barely spoke a word of English. Sam scrubbed the floors and cleaned the bathrooms of our school for twenty years. He never talked to the kids, and the kids never talked to Sam. But one day before the opening night of our school’s annual musical, he walked up to me holding a letter, and I was taken aback and I was thinking, why is Sam the janitor approaching me And he gave me this letter that I’ve kept it to this day, it was scrawled in shaky hand written in all capitals and it read, in my all years working as a janitor at Sutherland, you were the first Asian boy to play the lead role. I’m going to bring my 6-year-old daughter to watch you perform tonight because I want her to see that Asians can be inspiring.And that letter just floored me. I was 15 years old and I was absolutely stunned. That was the first time I realized how music was so important. With Brian, it helped two kids who were initially enemies to become friends, but with Sam, music went beyond the one-on-one. It was an even higher level; it influenced others I didn’t even know, in ways I could never imagine. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Sam to this day, he really is one of the people who helped me discover my life’s purpose, and I had no idea that something I did could meanmore than ever imagined to an immigrant from Vietnam who barely even spoke English. Pop culture, music, and the other methods of storytelling, movies, TV dramas, they are so key, and they do connect us, like me and Brian, and do influence us, and inspire us.Then let’s take another look at this state of union, the East and West union, with this soft power bias. How is the soft power exchange between these two roommates Are there songs in English that have become hits in China Sure. How about movies Well, there are so many that China has had to limit the number of Hollywood movies imported into the country so that local films could even have a chance at success. What about [x], well, [inaudible exchange with an audience member], yeah, and movies, well there was Crouching Tiger [Hidden Dragon], that was 13 years ago. Well, I think there’s a bit of an imbalance here. It’s called “soft power deficit”, that is to say the West influences the East more than vice versa. Forgive me for using “East” and “West” kinda loosely, it’s a lot easier to say than “English-speaking… language” or “Asian-speaking… language/Chinese”, I’m making generalisation and I hope you can go with me on this.And it’s just intrinsically a problem, this imbalance in pop culture influence. And I think so. In any healthy relationship, friendship, marriage, isn’t it important for both sides to make an effort to understand the other And that this exchange needs to have a healthy balance And how do we address this As an ambassador for Chinese pop music and movies, I have to ask myself a question: Why does this deficit exist Is it because Chinese music just [is lame]. Do you want me to answerthat [laughter] Yeah I think I see some of you are like, stop complaining and write a hit song! Psy did it! But there’s truth in that. The argument being that, the content that we’ve created just isn’t as in ternationally competitive. But why shouldn’t itLook at Korean pop, look at K-pop for example. Korean is an export-based economy and they are outward looking and they must be outward looking. Chinese pop on the other hand can just stay domestic, tour all over China, stick in territories and comfortably sustain. So when you’re that big and powerful, with over 160 cities in China with a million or more people, you tend to kinda turn inward and be complacent. So this certainly can be made an argument made for Chinese pop not being marketed with international sensibilities, but the other side of the argument I think is more interesting and thought provoking and even more true, is that Western ears aren’t familiar with and therefore don’t really understand how to appreciate Chinese music. Ouch!The reason I think that the argument holds water though is because that’s exactly what I went through, so I happen to know a thing or two about learning to appreciate Chinese pop as a Westerner. 'Cos I was 17 years old when I went from being an Asian kid in America to being an American kid in Asia, and the entire paradigm suddenly got flipped on its head. I grew up listening to Beastie Boys, Led Zeppelin, Guns and Roses, and I found myself in Taiwan listening to the radi o and thinking, where’s the beat Where’s the screeching guitar solos Here I am as an American kid in Asia listening to Chinese music for the first time andthinking that "this stuff is lame. I don’t like it!" I thought it was cheesy, production value was l ow, and the singers couldn’t belt like Axl Rose or Mariah Carey.But then one day, I went to my first Chinese pop concert, and it was Harlem Yu performing at the Taipei Music Centre, and as he performed, I looked around the audience and I saw their faces and the looks in their eyes and their response to his music, and it was clear to me finally where the problem lay. It wasn’t that the music that was lacking, it was my ability to appreciate it and to hear it in the right way. The crowd, they would sing along and be totally immerse in his music, and I thought that it was significant, that I was missing the point and from now on, I was going to somehow learn how to get it, I was gonna learn how to hear with both ears, and I deconstructed and analysed what it was that made Chinese audiences connect with certain types of melodies, and rhythms, and song structures, and lyrics, and that’s what I’ve been doing for the past almost twenty years, and it took me a long time and I am still learning but at some point, I not only began to be able to appreciate the music but I started being able to contribute to it and create my own fresh spins on the tried-and-true.And I think this happens to everyone, really, who is on the outside looking in. It always looks strange i f you looked at things from your perspective, you’re always going to think that these people are weirdos, what’s wrong with them, why are they listening to these stuff And I’m saying that you can make the effort [x], it can be done, and I’m living proof of that. And as an ambassador of Chinese pop, I’m trying to get people to open up to a sound that they may not feel is palatableon the first listen. So what else can we do to reduce this imbalance in our popular cultures Well, maybe we could talk a lot, tour more outside of China But seriously, actually I think the tides have already started to change, very slowly, very cautiously, almost calculatedly.You see more cross-cultural exchange now, more interest in China, definitely a lot of joint ventures, a lot of co-productions in recent years, Iron Man 3, Transformers, [53][laughter], Resident Evil, really it’s beginning to be kinda like a world pop, and that’s what I’m looking forward to and focusing on these days. There’s J-pop, there’s K-pop, there’s C-p op, and there’s like this W-pop that’s kinda starting to emerge. It’s world pop, and I love that idea. It’s not World Music. There used to be section in HMV called World Music, and I was like Ethnomusicology class in college.But world pop is more about breaking and tearing down age-old stereotypes, the artificial confines that have kept us apart for way too long. It’s a melting pot, and it’s mosaic, that even if we looked up close, we’d still see the colours and flavours of each culture in detail. And where can we go to listen to world popI don’t think there’s a world pop station or magazine, unfortunately, there are none -- there should be. There is the internet, and YouTube has proven to be a driving force for world pop. Britain’s Got Talent made Susa n Boyle the hottest act in the world, and she achieved that not through the record labels or the networks,but through grassroots sharing. Gangnam Style is another great world pop, and how that just took over became huge worldwide world pop phenomenon. So world pop as it suggests is a worldwide pop culture is something that can be shared by all of us and gives us a lot of common ground.So today, what’s my call of action I’ve already proven multicultural exchange between the East and West, I think I have made that clear, but how I think… you can all become pop singers, really, I think that’s the [x], unless that’s what you really want to.I just want to wrap up by saying that being here on the Oxford campus really makes me nostalgic for my days at Williams. And when I look back on those four years, some of my fondest memories are spending time with my roommates Stephan Papiano and Jason Price. In fact Jason is here in the audience today, and made a special trip from London just to see me. And I suppose in the beginning we were strangers, we didn’t know much about each other, and sometimes we did compete for the shower and there were times we did intrude on each other's privacy, but I’ve always loved listening to Stephan’s stories about growing up in a Gree k family and his opinions about what Greek food really was. Or Jason’s stories, about wanting to make violins and to live in Cremona, Italy like Antonio Stradivari and he did do that, and I will never forget many years later when I played a Jason Price handmade violin for the first time, and how that felt. They were always attentive and respectful when I told them what it was like for me growing up in a Chinese household with strict parents who always made me study. So we sharedstories, but the strongest bonds between us were formed just sitting around and listening to music together. And I really do see that as a model for East and West. So I really want to share Chinese music with you today because it’s the best way I know how to create a lasting friendship that transcends all barriers and allow us to know each other truly, authentically and just as we are./。

霉霉牛津大学演讲稿

霉霉牛津大学演讲稿

今天,我非常荣幸能够站在这个世界上最著名的大学之一——牛津大学的讲台上,与大家分享我的想法和经历。

牛津大学是一座充满智慧、历史和文化的殿堂,能够在这里发表演讲,对我来说是一种莫大的荣幸。

首先,我要感谢牛津大学为我提供的这个机会。

在这里,我能够与来自世界各地的优秀学子们交流思想,共同探讨人类面临的挑战和机遇。

同时,我也想借此机会向牛津大学的全体师生表示敬意,感谢你们为世界文明作出的巨大贡献。

作为一名来自中国的歌手,我的音乐生涯充满了艰辛与挑战。

然而,在音乐的道路上,我始终坚持自己的梦想,努力追求卓越。

今天,我想通过我的经历,向大家传递一个信息:梦想的力量是无穷的,只要我们勇敢地去追求,就一定能够实现自己的目标。

首先,我想谈谈梦想的重要性。

在人类的历史长河中,无数的英雄豪杰都是因为怀揣梦想而成就了伟大的事业。

正如我国古代诗人李白所说:“梦想照进现实,岁月静好。

”梦想是人生的动力,是推动我们不断前进的力量。

正如我自己的经历,正是因为有了音乐梦想,我才能在人生的道路上勇往直前,不断突破自我。

在我的音乐生涯中,我遇到了许多困难和挫折。

然而,正是这些困难让我更加坚定了自己的信念。

我记得有一次,我在一次音乐比赛中失利,当时我感到非常沮丧。

但是,我没有放弃,而是把这次失败当作一个契机,更加努力地提高自己的音乐素养。

正是这种不屈不挠的精神,让我在音乐的道路上越走越远。

接下来,我想谈谈关于创新的重要性。

在这个日新月异的时代,创新已经成为推动社会进步的重要力量。

牛津大学作为世界顶尖的学府,一直以来都注重培养学生的创新精神。

我认为,创新不仅仅是发明新技术,更是勇于挑战传统,敢于突破自我。

在我的音乐创作中,我也一直秉持着创新的理念。

我尝试将不同的音乐风格融合在一起,创造出独特的音乐风格。

这种创新精神让我在音乐界独树一帜,也为我赢得了众多粉丝的支持。

此外,我还想谈谈关于团队合作的重要性。

在这个全球化的时代,团队合作已经成为推动事业成功的关键因素。

物流英语课程心得

物流英语课程心得

物流英语课程心得一、物流英语课程知识物流是指为了满足客户的需求,以最低的成本,通过运输、保管、配送等方式,实现原材料、半成品、成品或相关信息进行由商品的产地到商品的消费地的计划、实施和管理的全过程。

物流是一个控制原材料、制成品、产成品和信息的系统,从供应开始经各种中间环节的转让及拥有而到达最终消费者手中的实物运动,以此实现组织的明确目标。

现代物流是经济全球化的产物,也是推动经济全球化的重要服务业。

世界现代物流业呈稳步增长态势,欧洲、美国、日本成为当前全球范围内的重要物流基地。

物流英语这门课则是针对物流方面的英语学习,涵盖海陆空铁运输、仓储与库存管理、货代与物流业务、国际贸易与电子商务、班轮业务、集装箱运输业务、物流与供应链管理等方面。

Modern Logistics, a new type of integrated type management, refers to send information, transportation, and storage, loading/unloading, packing and other Logistics activities together. Its task is to reduce the total cost of Logistic s, to provide customers with the best service. However, many national experts have said: "Modern Logistics is a process to make goods transfer from supply ing place to local requirement according to the demand of customers in the lo west economic costs. It mainly includes transportation, storage, processing, p acking, loading and unloading, distribution and information processing and oth er activities.” When the social productivity ascending to a degree then to redu ce production cost becoming more difficult, reduce logistics cost for products provide a certain profit space. This also makes the modern logistics has very good development prospect. This article will unfold from all parties to analyzemodern logistics below.Logistics bilingual, a new course added up to our syllabus this semester, n ot only improved my English level, but also enriched my expertise in logistics. Because it introduces particular knowledge from all aspects that relate to logis tics. At least, it let me learn a lot of proper nouns that can not be found in dicti onary. I believe it will have a lot of benefit to my future work. Above is my harv est after completed the course, and also some of my opinion with logistics.通过这一学期对物流英语相关知识的学习,不仅提高了我的英语水平,也从根本逻辑上了解物流的起源及发展,了解物流的一系列科学管理流程。

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:用音乐打造文化交流的使者

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:用音乐打造文化交流的使者

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:用音乐打造文化交流的使者Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests,It is an honor to stand before you today at one of the world's most prestigious institutions of higher learning, the University of Oxford. I am here to share with you my thoughts on the power of music to serve as a bridge between different cultures and peoples.Music has been a universal language throughout the history of human civilization. It transcends borders, language barriers, and cultural differences to connect people at a very fundamental level. Whether we are talking about classical music, pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, or folk, music has the ability to evoke emotions and touch the soul in ways that words alone cannot.As an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer, I have had the privilege of using music as a means of promoting cultural exchange between my native Taiwan and other parts of the world. I believe that music has a unique role to play in bringing people together and fostering mutual understanding.One of the ways in which I have sought to achieve this goal is through my collaborations with musicians fromdifferent countries and cultures. By engaging in joint musical projects, we have been able to share our respective traditions and create something new and innovative out of our shared experiences. This process of cross-cultural exchangeis not only educational for us as artists but also has the potential to create a lasting impact on music listeners around the world.Another way in which I have sought to use music as a medium for cultural exchange is by incorporating elements of traditional Taiwanese music into my own work. This has enabled me to introduce aspects of my culture that may be unfamiliar to audiences abroad, while also celebrating the richness and diversity of Taiwanese music.Music, I believe, is a powerful tool for building bridges between people from different cultures and promoting mutual understanding. It has the ability to create a common ground that transcends language and cultural barriers and allows us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our world.At a time when our world seems to be increasingly divided, I believe that we need more than ever to embrace music as a means of bringing people together. By promoting cultural exchange through music, we can celebrate our differenceswhile recognizing our shared humanity.In closing, let me say that it has been a great privilege for me to speak to you at the University of Oxford today. I hope that my thoughts on the power of music to serve as a cultural ambassador have resonated with you and will inspireall of us to work together towards a more peaceful, harmonious world.Thank you.。

从古诗词谈中国梦之我见

从古诗词谈中国梦之我见

从古诗词谈中国梦之我见摘要:一百多年前,西方列强用舰船枪炮敲开了旧中国封闭的大门,涌现了一批批爱国救国人士。

终于,中国共产党扛起了大任,经过一代代中华儿女的努力奋斗,伟大的中华巨龙展现出即将腾飞的姿态!在经济飞速发展的今天,文化软实力的影响愈加重要,而古诗词作为中华民族的瑰宝,定能承担传播中华文化的重任。

我的中国梦便是将汉文化古诗词传播到世界各地,让这承载着中国悠久文化积淀的唐诗宋词走向世界,传播伟大的中国梦!关键词:古诗词、危难关头、民族生存、新中国、王力宏、文化、繁荣、李白、中国梦。

参考资料:《念奴娇赤壁怀古》苏轼,《饮酒》陶渊明,《茅屋为秋风所破歌》杜甫,《武陵春》李清照。

岁月时光匆匆,青春渐行渐远。

我们的青春,背负着一种责任,一种寄托,一种祖国对我们的期待,青春是奋斗的时节,我们该努力地做一个积极进取的中国青年,勤奋努力,奋勇拼搏,去实现自己的中国梦!当鸦片战争击破“天朝上国”迷梦,当西方文明剧烈冲击“天不变,道亦不变”,当中华民族面临“千年未有之变局”,面对“千年未有至强敌”,中华儿女就有一个梦想,一个民族复兴的梦想!一百七十多年来,无数中华儿女就执着于这个梦,为民族复兴而上下求索。

在中华民族生死存亡的危难关头,涌现出了许多仁人志士。

他们,不畏强暴,为维护国家主权,求得民族生存,实现民族复兴的梦想而不断抗争,谱写了许多可歌可泣的动人篇章。

林则徐虎门销烟;邓世昌、丁汝昌以身殉国;孙中山推翻了清政府的统治;抗日战争、解放战争中,是毛泽东、周恩来、刘少奇、朱德等革命先驱,求索奋斗、浴血疆场。

是他们,用一股股豪情,一片片忠心,发出了一声声震荡环宇的呐喊,书写了一首首回肠荡气的壮歌;红军战士爬雪山、过草地、壮举气吞河山;狼牙山五壮士,豪气惊天地,泣鬼神……终于,换来了天门城楼上那一声惊天动地的声音“中国人民从此站起来了!”新中国,戈壁滩上,“两弹一星”成功研制;香港澳门回归;第二十九届奥林匹克运动会在北京成功举办,并且力挫群雄金牌第一;浩瀚太空,“神舟七号”航天员成功漫步,嫦娥二号成功发射,中华巨龙正在腾飞!在一代又一代中华儿女的努力下,伟大的中华民族,载着改革开放的伟大旗帜,载着中华民族的复兴梦想,以惊人的速度向前飞奔!当一阵阵掌声雷鸣般的响起,当世界举目投足于中国时,我知道,中国的光芒已散发在世界的每一个角落。

课堂英语演讲对高中英语教学的促进作用

课堂英语演讲对高中英语教学的促进作用

1582019年04期总第444期ENGLISH ON CAMPUS课堂英语演讲对高中英语教学的促进作用文/王书琴【摘要】高中外语课程改革强调在英语教学过程中培养学生的语言运用能力和跨文化交际能力。

通过课堂演讲调动学生的自主学习能力,全方位锻炼听说读写技能,促进学生外语核心素养,综合人文素养的形成。

【关键词】普通高中课程改革;高中英语教学;核心素养;课堂演讲【作者简介】王书琴,湖北省襄阳市第三中学。

同学的演讲,观察听众的理解情况,与演讲者进行Q A(现场提问) 环节。

演讲活动带来的反馈:在演讲进行了两周、一个月、三个月之后,我逐渐感受到这项活动带来的积极效应,深感鼓舞和欣慰。

很多同学极具演讲天赋,稍经点拨,定会大有作为。

学生们都很珍视演讲机会,非常愿意用英语表达自己所思所想,积极准备材料,与我商讨。

演讲话题广泛,涉及学习、交友、健康、心理、娱乐、文学。

有几位同学把中文古诗,现代诗翻译成英文,让同学们大开眼界。

从众多演讲当中,我挑出个例与大家分享。

案例一:一位英语课代表演讲的内容是外交部女发言人华春莹女士。

她大概写了800字关于华女士的详细信息,以非常流利的速度,充实的感情,向大家介绍这位她心中的偶像,赢得学生们由衷的赞叹和掌声。

案例二:一位成绩中下等,平时沉默寡言的学生写了关于对一个女生思念的话题。

在演讲之前,他跑来征求我的意见,能否写此话题,我惊讶同时细看他的稿件,淡定地询问他的写作缘由,想要表达的思想。

趁此机会对他进行了关于男女友谊,青少年感情的心里疏导。

案例三:班上有3位男生以打游戏为话题,但是各有侧重点,有一位同学写道竞技游戏职业选手的养成和艰辛,另外一位侧重于游戏中的团结协作,不放弃的精神,第三位同学剖析了自己以及同龄人为什么会痴迷于游戏的原因。

课前演讲不仅锻炼了学生自己的口语,写作,表达能力,也提高了学生英语学习的积极性和参与度。

演讲提供了走进学生,了解学生,与学生沟通的绝佳机会。

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿尊敬的评委老师,亲爱的同学们:大家好!我很荣幸在这里今天发表演讲,首先感谢评委耐心听我演讲,也感谢同学们的聆听。

今天,我将跟大家分享我的看法,也希望能够通过这次演讲,给大家带来些许启发。

如题所述,我所讲的是“三好生”,三好生是中学生的一种荣誉称号,意为品德好、学业好、身心健康好。

这是一种富有社会责任感和使命感的称号,更是一种荣誉和鼓励。

那么,究竟如何才能成为一名三好生呢?我认为,三好生不仅需要追求卓越的学业表现,更应该注重个人品德的培养和身心健康的保持。

首先,卓越的学业表现是成为一名三好生的必要条件之一。

作为中学生,我们的学习任务很重,每天要进行课堂学习、课后作业、测试考试等等。

然而,卓越的学业表现并不仅仅是在高分和提高成绩上,而是在课程学习的同时,注重培养自己的思考能力和创新意识。

要想取得好的成绩,必须用心去听课,注重课堂笔记的整理和巩固,灵活运用所学知识进行拓展应用。

此外,通过参加各种学科竞赛,运用所学知识解决实际问题,也是提高学习成绩、培养创新意识的有效途径之一。

其次,品德好也是成为一名三好生的重要标志。

品德教育是中学教育的重要组成部分,中学生应该从小事做起,自觉遵守社会公德、职业道德和个人道德标准,落实到日常行为和学习生活中。

对于中学生而言,要养成良好的行为习惯和处事方式,要具备诚实守信的个人品质、尊重他人的社会意识、自信独立的人格魅力、充满爱心的善良品质等美德,成为一个体面、自律、克己、扎实努力的学生,发扬家庭美德、民族传统和时代风尚。

只有这样,我们才能在成长的道路上不断进步,走得更远。

最后,身心健康同样是成为一名三好生的重要基础。

身体健康是一切事业发展的基础,而心理健康同样也是必不可少的重要因素。

学习的过程中不仅需要关注知识、技能和能力的培养,还需关注心理健康的保持和发展。

因此,我们需要保持良好的作息习惯,适度地进行体育锻炼,保证充足的睡眠时间,锻炼自我调节能力,增强心理适应能力。

精品高中选修课英语名人演讲赏析课程纲要

精品高中选修课英语名人演讲赏析课程纲要
目标
1让学生能够对英语语言本身的更多了解,欣赏演讲的魅力,陶冶情操,提高自信心。
2放松学生的精神压力,为学生的学习服务。
3扩大交流,促进交往,提升演讲能力和意识。
二、课程内容:
本教材选用了贴近学生生活的题材或者学生比较关注和熟悉的题材。为了帮助学生更好地阅读和欣赏演讲,本书采用中英文对照的体例,注释部分提供了相关的背景知识,分析和欣赏部分对一些难句做了扼要分析,还对所有演讲稿录制了音频文件。学生阅读文本,领略演讲者的心态和价值观的同时,可以提高英文阅读能力、英文写作能力和英语演说能力。
这些演讲的时间跨度是1851年到2013年,演讲者来自不同的地域和行业,种族信仰和个性特点各不相同,演讲辞的篇幅也不尽相同,选取的演讲者叱咤风云的商界或者政界时代精英,亦或是娱乐歌坛名人,题材丰富而有感染力。
Chapters
Contents
Chapter 1
王力宏在牛津大学演讲
Leehom Wang’s speech in Oxford Universityd
2 details and Chinese version
3 key sentences and expressions
4.tips of the speech
Chapter 5
史蒂夫•乔布斯在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上的演讲
Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech
2、课程教学目标
目标
单元
课程教学总目标
认知
发展
目标
1了解演讲的概念,演讲的基本要素,及学习演讲的意义与作用。
2了解英语演讲的语言特点和扩大演讲类的词汇。
技能
发展
目标
1掌握英语成功演讲的基本要领。

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿最新Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honor for me to stand here today, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. As a musician, it might seem a bit odd for me to be speaking to you about academic pursuits and scholarly achievements. However, as I have come to understand over the years, the creative process that goes into making music is not too dissimilar from the academic process that goes into producing groundbreaking research.As an artist, I have always been fascinated by the way that music can bring people together, regardless of their race, religion, or political beliefs. I believe that this is one of the most powerful aspects of music – the ability to bridge cultural divides and foster a sense of unity among people who might not otherwise have anything in common. In many ways, music is the great unifier, and it is this quality that has inspired me throughout my career.At the same time, however, I have always believed that music can also be a force for social change. This is why I am particularly interested in exploring the ways in which music can promote social justice and equality. For example, through my music, I have sought to raise awareness about issues such as poverty, racism, and discrimination. By doing so, I hope to inspire people around the world to take action and work towards a better tomorrow.Of course, these are not easy issues to tackle, and I am by no means an expert in this field. However, I believe that education can play a vital role in promoting social change. As individuals, wehave the power to make a difference, but we can only do so if we are armed with knowledge and understanding. This is why universities like Oxford are so important – they provide a space for people to engage with complex issues, challenge their own assumptions, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to drive positive change.For me, this is what academia is all about: not just acquiring knowledge, but also using that knowledge to make the world a better place. Whether we are talking about music or business or law or any other field, the goal should always be to bring about positive change, and to do so in a way that is ethical, responsible, and sustainable over the long term.In closing, I would like to say that I am honored to be speaking to you today, and I hope that my message has resonated with you on some level. The challenges facing our world today are many and complex, but I believe that by working together, we can overcome them and build a better future for ourselves and for generations to come. Thank you.。

牛津大学英文演讲稿最新三篇

牛津大学英文演讲稿最新三篇

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿最新三篇演讲稿一:王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿 - 成功的秘诀Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honor for me to be standing here at the prestigious Oxford University, one of the most esteemed institutions in the world. Today, I would like to share with you the secrets to my success and the lessons I have learned along the way.First and foremost, passion is the key to success. Throughout my career, I have always been passionate about music. It is this passion that has driven me to continuously improve my skills and explore new possibilities. Passion gives you the motivation to overcome obstacles and persevere in the face of adversity.Secondly, hard work and dedication are essential. Success does not come overnight; it requires relentless effort and sacrifice. I have spent countless hours practicing and honing my craft, always striving for excellence. I believe that success is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration.Thirdly, never be afraid to take risks. In order to achieve greatness, one must be willing to step outside of their comfort zone and embrace new challenges. Throughout my career, I have taken risks by experimenting with different musical styles and languages. Some of these risks have paid off, while others have not, but I have always learned valuable lessons along the way.Furthermore, surround yourself with a good support system. Success is not a solitary journey; it is a team effort. I have been fortunate to have a team of talented individuals who havesupported and believed in me throughout my career. Their guidance and encouragement have been invaluable.Lastly, always stay true to yourself and your values. It is easy to be swayed by the opinions and expectations of others, but it is important to stay grounded and authentic. Throughout my career, I have stayed true to my identity as a musician and artist, never compromising my values or artistic integrity.In conclusion, passion, hard work, risk-taking, a strong support system, and staying true to oneself are the secrets to my success. I hope that these principles can inspire and guide you in your own journey towards success. Thank you.演讲稿二:王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿 - 跨文化交流的重要性Dear students and distinguished guests,It is a pleasure to be here at Oxford University, one of the world’s leading institutions in promoting cultural exchange and understanding. Today, I would like to emphasize the importance of cross-cultural communication and the role it plays in fostering harmony and mutual respect in our globalized world.In today’s interconnected world, cross-cultural communication has become more important than ever. As individuals, we are constantly interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds, whether it be in our personal lives or in our professional endeavors. In order to effectively communicate and collaborate with others, it is essential that we understand and appreciate their cultural norms and values.Cross-cultural communication not only helps to bridge the gap between different cultures, but it also enriches our own lives. Bylearning about different cultures, we broaden our perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. This understanding allows us to break down stereotypes and prejudices, fostering a more inclusive and tolerant society.Furthermore, cross-cultural communication is crucial in the business world. As companies expand globally, they must navigate the complexities of different cultural practices and customs. A lack of understanding can lead to misunderstandings and hinder business relationships. On the other hand, companies that embrace diversity and foster cross-cultural communication are more likely to succeed in the global marketplace.So, how can we improve our cross-cultural communication skills? Firstly, we must be open-minded and willing to learn. We should approach new cultures with curiosity and respect, seeking to understand rather than judge. Secondly, we should be aware of our own cultural biases and strive to overcome them. Only by recognizing and challenging our own preconceptions can we truly engage in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.In conclusion, cross-cultural communication is essential in fostering harmony, understanding, and mutual respect in our globalized world. By embracing diversity and actively seeking to understand different cultures, we can build a more inclusive and tolerant society. Let us all strive to be ambassadors of cross-cultural communication in our daily lives. Thank you.演讲稿三:王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿 - 艺术的力量Ladies and gentlemen,I stand before you today as a testament to the power of art. Throughout history, art has played a transformative role in shaping societies and inspiring individuals. Today, I would like to share with you my belief in the power of art and its ability to transcend boundaries and bring people together.Art has the unique ability to communicate complex emotions and ideas in a universal language. Whether it be through music, painting, literature, or dance, art has the power to evoke emotions and touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. It is this emotional connection that allows art to bridge cultural divides and foster understanding.Art also has the power to challenge the status quo and provoke thought. Artists have long been at the forefront of social and political change, shining a light on injustice and inequality. Through their work, artists can inspire others to question the world around them and strive for a better future.Furthermore, art has the power to heal and bring solace. In times of hardship and tragedy, art provides an escape and a source of comfort. It allows individuals to express their emotions and find catharsis. Art can also bring communities together, providing a platform for collective healing and resilience.In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the power of art is more important than ever. It is through art that we can find solace and meaning in a chaotic world. It is through art that we can bridge cultural divides and foster understanding. It is through art that we can inspire change and make a difference.So, let us all embrace the power of art. Let us support and celebrate artists who use their talents to bring beauty, meaning, and changeto the world. Let us recognize the transformative power of art and its ability to transcend boundaries and bring people together. Together, we can create a world where art thrives and its power is harnessed for the betterment of all. Thank you.。

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:当艺术遇见国际化

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:当艺术遇见国际化

王力宏牛津大学英文演讲稿:当艺术遇见国际化Good afternoon, everybody. I am honored to have this opportunity to speak to all of you at the prestigious Oxford University. Today, I would like to talk about a topic that is very close to my heart - the fusion of art and globalization.As an artist, I have been fortunate enough to have been able to see and experience a myriad of cultures and languages.I have always believed that music transcends all boundaries and borders. It has the power to bring people together, to create a sense of unity and harmony. Through my music, I aimto break down the barriers that divide us and to promote love and understanding.In today's world, where technology has made communication and travel so much easier, it is more important than ever to embrace internationalization. We are living in a global community, and we must learn to work together and respecteach other's differences. Art, in all its forms, can help to bridge the gap between nations and cultures.I believe that art has the ability to promote diversity, inspire social change, and foster collaboration. For example,through music, we can connect with people from all over the world, regardless of our language or cultural differences. We can use our art to create meaningful conversations and to explore important issues that affect us all, such as climate change, poverty, and injustice.Internationalization in art also provides opportunitiesto learn new skills and techniques from different culturesand artistic traditions. By collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds, we can expand our creative horizons and develop new ways of approaching our art. More importantly, we can raise awareness of the richness of cultural diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding.It is also crucial to remember that art can be a powerful tool for diplomacy. By showcasing the best of our culturesand traditions, we can not only build bridges between nations, but also cultivate relationships and support economic development. When art becomes a platform for dialogue between nations, creativity becomes a powerful weapon for peace and diplomacy.In closing, I would like to express my hope that we canall work together to embrace internationalization in art. Letus remember that art is a universal language that has the power to bring us together. Let us use our art to create meaningful conversations, foster collaboration, and promote love and understanding across all nations and cultures. Thank you.。

汉译英段落翻译题

汉译英段落翻译题

第二部分汉译英段落翻译〔1-30段〕Paragraph 1有时我们必须承认,现实真的可以把一个人的梦想打击得支离破碎。

“但是,没有到最后一刻,我们都不能轻易放弃自己的理想。

我们要想方设法地去解决问题,而不是逃避问题。

想放弃是我们的天性,但绝不是我们所需要的。

一个人一旦养成遇到困难就放弃的习惯,那么你不管做什么事情都不会成功。

Paragraph2赵薇的导演处女作《致我们终将逝去的青春》(So Young)正在上映中。

该片讲述了一个青春与情感的故事,引起不少人的共鸣。

影片前半段拥有一切青春题材的流行电影应该婆备的元素:养眼的演员;丰富的校园生活;复杂的感情;强烈的怀旧〔nostalgia〕色彩。

然而后半段将观众带到了数年后,此时片中人物都已步人社会各方。

整个影片描绘出生活是如何改变他们的性格的,引发人们对于生活意义与爱情真谛的思考。

Paragraph 3你的工作是什么,有可能在有限的时间内要求做很多事情。

如果没有一个有效的处理分配任务的系统,你将很快发现自己落后于人。

在每天工作之前,首先要区别事情的主次顺序。

千万不要无视那些你不想做的,往往是那些我们不想做或未完成或匆匆了事的任务会给我们带来麻烦。

Paragraph 4周日是父亲节,所以我想花点儿时间来谈谈这一重要工作—当爸爸。

今天,我们有幸生活在一个科技让我们可以和任何人保持联络的世界。

然而,不管我们多么的先进,都没有什么可以替代父亲对孩子的爱和支持。

如果在家庭生活上失败了,我们所有个人的成功都会暗淡许多。

如果我们付出无条件的爱,帮助孩子成为想要成为的人,那么我们就成功了。

Paragraph 5即便当下的就业市场异常严峻,截至目前为止,大学文凭仍然是最好的长期投资。

本周,布鲁金斯学会〔Brookings Institution〕发布的一项研究称,比起股票、债券、房产,甚至是黄金来说,大学文凭的回报率都要更高。

无可否认,四年的大学本科学位要花费102,000美元,两年的专科学位要花约28,000美元。

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿

王力宏牛津大学演讲稿尊敬的各位老师、亲爱的同学们:大家好!非常荣幸能够站在这里,与各位在牛津大学相聚。

今天,我想和大家分享一些我个人的经历、思考以及对未来的展望。

我出生在一个充满音乐氛围的家庭,从小就被音乐环绕。

音乐对我来说,不仅仅是一种艺术形式,更是一种表达自我、与世界沟通的方式。

在成长的过程中,我也面临着许多挑战和困惑。

比如,如何在追求自己的音乐梦想的同时,兼顾学业和生活的平衡;如何在传统与创新之间找到属于自己的道路。

在我刚刚踏入音乐行业的时候,很多人并不看好我。

他们觉得我所追求的音乐风格太过独特,难以被大众接受。

但我坚信,音乐是无国界的,是能够跨越语言和文化的障碍,触动人们心灵的。

所以,我坚持自己的风格,不断尝试和创新。

随着时间的推移,我发现,成功并不是一蹴而就的,它需要付出大量的努力和汗水。

每一次的创作,每一次的演出,都是对自己的一次挑战和突破。

而在这个过程中,失败也是不可避免的。

但正是这些失败,让我更加清楚地认识自己,明白自己的不足之处,从而不断地改进和提升。

在这个全球化的时代,我们生活在一个多元文化相互交融的世界里。

不同的文化、不同的价值观相互碰撞,这既带来了机遇,也带来了挑战。

我们应该以开放的心态去接纳和理解不同的文化,从中汲取营养,丰富自己的视野和思维方式。

同时,我们也要勇敢地面对现实中存在的问题。

比如,社会的不公平、环境的恶化、人与人之间的隔阂等等。

作为年轻的一代,我们有责任和义务去为改变这些现状而努力。

那么,我们应该如何去做呢?我认为,首先要有梦想。

梦想是我们前进的动力,是我们在黑暗中指引方向的明灯。

但仅仅有梦想是不够的,我们还需要有行动。

只有通过实际的行动,我们才能将梦想变为现实。

其次,我们要不断地学习。

知识是无穷无尽的,我们永远都不能停止学习的脚步。

通过学习,我们可以提升自己的能力,拓展自己的视野,更好地适应这个快速变化的世界。

最后,我们要有爱心。

关爱他人,关爱我们的社会,关爱我们的地球。

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Thank you all for being here today, and the late comers as well. Thank you for coming in quietly.I want to start off today just to take a moment of silence for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake and for the victims of the Boston American bomb. So let’s just take a minute to pay our respect to them.Thank you.I never thought I would be addressing you, the esteemed members of the Oxford Union, without guitar or Erhu, without my crazy stage hair, costumes. But I did perform at the O2 Arena in London last week. I am not sure any of you would make that. But in many ways, that would be similar to what I am talking about today, that is, introducing Chinese pop music to you. I am actually a Chinese ambassador of Chinese pop whether you like it or not. Both music and movies. And today I am here to give you the state of the union address. It’s not the Oxford Union. It’s the union of east and west. I want to frankly, openly and honestly talk about how we’ve done a good job or how we’ve done a bad job of bringing Chinese pop to the west. And I also want to press upon all of you here today the importance of that soft culture, that soft power’s change and how each of us is involved in that change.Soft power, a term I am sure you are all familiar with this famous quote ?ing by Rhodes Scholar (全称:Team Rhodes Scholars •中文名:罗氏奖学金,罗氏高端学历者,高端文艺青年•首次登台:2012年9月26日•成员:Cody Rhodes,Damien Sandow)and Oxford Lum Joseph Nine is to find the ability to attract and persuade. Shaxi Through called it in a recent Tat Talk the ability for a culture to tell a compelling story and influence others to fall in love with it. I like that definition. But I want to put it in cllige(2:41)terms for all you students and you audience. The way I see it, east and west are kind like freshman roommates. You don’t know a lot about each other but suddenly you are living together in the same room. And each one would be scared that the others would steal the shower time or wants a party then the other one wants to study. It has the potential to be absolutely hell, doesn;t it? We all had horror stories of that roommate without heard about those stories. I know for a lot of students here in Oxford have your own separate bedrooms. But when I was a freshmen at Williams College, I was not so fortunate.(You are kidding me. All right, all right!Great. )Well, I had a roommate, and he was that roommate. Let’s just call him Frank. So Frank was my roommate and Frank liked nothing more than to smoke weed. And he did it every day. And Frank had a two-foot long bung under his bed that was constantly being fired up. For those Chiese speakers and audience. Frank would “火力全开”on that bong every day. So, yes I was kind ofopposite of Bill Clinton who tried America but didn’t in hell. I didn’t try a but I did in hell. Every single day, second hand. And strangely enough every time I go into our bedroom, I mysteriously end up late for calss. I don’t know what happened. It was like “Due, it is already ten o’clock.”. So, how many of you have lived with a Frank, or could be a Frank Gat? Having a roommate can be a recipe for disater, but it has the potential for being the greatest friendship you have ever had. See, Frank, he didn’t make it to a second year. And I had two new roommates in the second year, Stephen and Jason. And till this day, the three of us are the best friends. So going back to my analogy, of east and west, and roommates. Do we want to be Frank, or do we want to be Stephen and Jason? And I think, in this year of 2013, we should all be striving for the later, shouldn’t we? I mean I am assuming that we all agree that this is the goal that we should all be strving for.Let’s look at where we are in reality. Recent headlines in the media include foreign policy magazine. Chinese victim conplex. Why are Chinese leaders so paranoid(多疑的) about the United States? Or the AFP, Agence France-Presse, human rights in China worsening US fines? Blumer says, in the cover of this magazine, Yes, The Chinese Army is Spying on You. ( And in such a great. I just want to show you the cover ofwhat about how westerners are viewed by Chinese? Well, we have terms for westerners. The most common of which are “鬼佬”, in Cantonese, which means the “old devil”, “老外”, meaning the outsider in Madraine, “阿毛”, which means the “red hair one” in T aiwanese. The list goes on and on. So are these roommates headed for a best-friend relationship? I think we need a little help. And as China arises to be a global power, I think it’s more imperant than ever for us to be discerning about what we believe, because after all, I think that’s the purpose of a higher education. And that’s why we are here to be able to think for ourselves and make our own decisions. China is not just those headlines, the butgeoning(蓬勃发展的) economy, the unique politics. It’s not. Just the world’s factory or the next big superpower, it’s so much more. A billion people, with rich culture, amazing stories and as a product of both of those cultures. I want to help faster understanding between the two and help create that incredible relationship. Because knowing both sides of the coin, I really think that there is a love story willing to be told, willing to be unfold. And I am only having joking when I say love story because I believe it is, the stories that will save us, will bring us together. And my thesis statemtn for today’s talk is that, the relationship between the eastclaim.and that is the power of the heart. Through this promotion of arts, we can better understand that the culture and civilization of other people in this era of instability and intolerance, we need to promote better understanding through the power of music. Now the UN Secretary Journal said we need more music, and I think he is right. Music and arts have always played a key role in my life in building relationships,friendships and even love. So I have a strong keens in promoting misic between cultures because it happened to me early in life.I was born in Rochester in New York. I barely spoke a word of Chinese. I didn’t know the difference between Taiwan or Thailand. (I was. It’s true.) I was a American as an apple pie. Until one day, on the third grade playground, the inevitable finally happened. I got tease for being Chinese. Now we can get tease for making fun on the playground, but this was foundamentally different. And I knew right there. This kid, let’s call him Brian. He started making fun of me, saying “ Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at this.” (I can’t believe you are laughing at it. It hurts. OK, I am just kidding.) I can still remember how I felt. I felt ashamed. I felt embarrassed. But I laughed along with them, with everyone. I didn’tcould laugh at that Chinese kid on the playground with all the Americans because I was one of them. Right? Wrong. On may levels. And I was facing the first, but definitely not the last time, the harsh reality that I wasperson. And I was confused. I wanted to punch Brian. I want to hurt him for putting me in that situation. But he was faster than me and he wasSo I just took it in. And I didn’t tell anyone, I didn’t share with anyone these feelings. I just held them in and I let them fester(融化,溃烂). Andgood at violin, and guitar, and drums. And I soon discorved that by playing music or singing, other kids would, for brief moment, forget about my race and color and accept me and be able to see me for who I truly am, a human being, who’s emotional, spiritual and curious about the world and has the need for love, just like everyone else. By the six grade. Guess who asked me if I would be the drumer for his band? Brian. And I said yes. That’s when we together formed our elementary rock Je t'aime . I am not kidding. I wan in the rock band called Je t'aime before that everyone knows. So when Je t'aime came, Brain and I were like “Hey, he is still in our name.” But, really what attracted me to music at this young age was just this and it still work. I love about music is that it breaks down the wallbetween us and shows us so quickly the truth that we are much more alike than we are different. And in high school, I learned that music wasn’t just connecting with other, like Brian and I were connected through music. It was a powerful rool of influence and inspiration. Sam was my high school genitor(12:04), He was an immigrant from Vietnam who barely spoke a word of English. Sam scraped the floors and cleaned the bathrooms in our high school for twenty years. And he never talked to the kids and the kids never talked td Sam. But one day, before our opening night of our school’s annual musical, he walked up to me, holding a letter. And I was taking a back. I was taking, “Why is Sam approaching me? And he gave me this letter that I have kept to this day. It was scrolled in a shaky hand written in all capitals. And it read: “In all my years of working as a genitor at (), you are the first Asian boy to play the lead role. I am going to bring my six-year-old daughter to watch you perform tonight. Because I want her to see that Asians can be inspiring.”And that letter just floored me. I was fifteen years old and I was absolutely stunned. That’s the first time I realized how music was so important.With Brian, music helped two kids who were initially enemies become friends. But with Sam, music went beyond the one on one. It was a in a higher level. It influenced others I didn’t even know in ways I can never imagine. I can’t tell how grateful I am, just to Sam, the genitor, to this day. He really is one of the people who helped me discover my life’s purpose. And I had no idea that something I did could mean more than I ever imagined to an immigrant from Vietnam who barely spoke English. Pop culture, music, and other methods of story teller, movies, TV dramas,they are so key and they do connect us like me and Brian and do influence us and inspire us.Then let’s take another look at the stated union. The east-west union with this soft power bias. How is soft power exchanged between these two roommates? Are the songs in English that become hits in China? Sure. How about movies? Well, there are so many, that the China has the a limit of the number Hollywood movies imported in the country so that local movies can even have a chance at success. What about the flips(14:20) at that. The Chinese songs that have hit on the west. (YES!) And movies. Well there was Crouching Tiger, that was thirteen years ago. And, well I think there is a bit of an imbalance here. And I think that’s soft power deficit, let’s call it then we look in this direction. That is to say, the west influences the east more than the vise versa. (And forgive me for using east and west kind of loosely but I think it’s easier to say to understand English-speaking language or the Ansian speaking language of Chinese, I hope you can go with me.). And is this intrici the problems, this imbalance in pop culture influence. And I think so. I think in any healthy relationship or friendship or marriage, is it important for both sides to mak efforts to understand the other? And that exchange needs to have healthy balance. And how do we address this as an ambassador for Chinese pop nusic and movies, I have to ask myself the question, Why does this deficit exist? Is it because Chinese music is just lame? (Don’t answer that, please.) (Yeah, I can stop complaining song! Sided!?)But actually there is truth in that. And the argueent being that the content we’ve created just isn’t as internationally competitive, andwhy should be? Well look at Korean pop, look at K pop for example. Korean is an export-based economy and they are outward looking. And they must be outward looking. Chinese pop, on the other hand, can just stay domestic, tour all over Chinese-speaking territories and comfortably sustain. So when we are, that big in powerful, over 160 cities in China with a million or more people. It turned in kind of turn-inward and be complacent(自满的). So it certainly can be an arguement made for Chinese pop being not marked with international sensibilities in mind. But the other side of the arguement, I think is more interesting and thought provoking and even more true that ears aren’t familiar with, therefore don’t really understand how to appreciate Chinese music.Ouch! The reason I think the arguement hold water though(17:00)is because that’s exactly what I went through. So I happen to knowa thing or two about learning to appreciate Chinese pop as a westerner. Cause I was17 years old when I went from being a Asian kid in America to being an American kid in China. And the entire paradise I was in suddenly got flipped on its head.(17:24) I grow up listening to BC Boys, Roses. And I found myself in Taiwan, listening to the radio and thinking,, “where is the B? Where is the screeching(呼啸声) guitar solos?” Here I am a American kid in Asia, listening to Chiness music for the first time and thinking “this stuff is lamb. I don’t like it.” I thought it was cheesy, production volum is low, the singers couldn’t bell like Axe or Rose, or Maria Carrie. But then one day, I went to my first Chinese pop concert and it was Yu Chengqing, performing in the Taibei Music Center. And as he performed, I looked around the audience and I saw their faces. And I looked in their eyes and their responses to hismusic. And it was clear to me, finally, where the problem lay. It wasn’t that the music was lacking. It was my ability to appreciate it and to hear it in the right way. The crowd, they were singing along and be totally inmmersed in his music and I had an epiphany(顿悟)that I was missing the point. And from now on, I was going to, somehow, learn how to get it. I was going to learn how to hear with local ears and I deconstructed and analysed what it was made Chinese audiences connect with certain type of melodies, rhythems and song structures and lyrics. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past almost twenty years. And it took me a long time and I am still learning. But to some point, I not only began to be able to appreciate the music, but also I started to be able to contribute to it and create my own fresh spins on the try of truth. And I think this happens to everyone, really, who is on the outside looking in, it always looks strange. If you look at things from your perspective, you will always think these people are weridoes(古怪的人).What’s wrong with them? Why are they listening to this stuff? And I am saying that you can make an effort and get it. It can be done and I am a living proof of that. And as an ambassador of Chinese pop, I am trying to get people to open up to a sound that they may not feel as palatable(使人愉悦的,随人心愿的)as they first listen.What else should we do to reduce imbalance in our popular cultures. Well maybe give a talk to Oxford union. Tour more outside of China. But seriously, actually I think the ties are already starting to change very slowly, very cautiously, almost calculatingly. You see more cross-culture now more exchange interest in China definitely a lot of joint ventures, a lot of co-productions in recently years, AM3, Transformers 53 . It’sbeginning to be kind of a world pop. And that’s what I am looking forward to, that’s what I am focusing on these days. There was J-pop(日流), there was K-pop(韩流), there was C-pop(Chinese pop华流). And there is like this W-pop(宏流?)That’s kind of starting to emerge. This world pop. And I think. Yeah, I love that idea. It’s not world music. It’s not. There used to be a section HIV called world music (WORLD MUSIC(世界音乐)是西方角度观点的词汇,意思指非英、美及西方民歌/流行曲的音乐,通常指发展中地区或落后地区的传统音乐,例如非洲及南亚洲地区的音乐,有些地区如拉丁美洲的音乐,则能普及到自成一种类型。

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