Preserving Traditional Culture in the Face of Globalization
In China, traditional holidays are like expired bread: even if made with high-quality ingredients and with shiny, appealing packaging that highlights their nutritional value, the production label can't keep up with the fast pace of Chinese society. Chinese people have moved on, and no one cares about the expiration date anymore.
Is it really true that foreign customs and traditions are more suitable for China, a country that has suffered from cultural erosion? Today, our cultural roots are not as deep as those of our neighboring countries. We may be aware of this and anxiously lament the rapid loss of our culture, but we can only watch as the "land" under our feet dwindles.
The "Chinese sentiment" has always been present, as evidenced by the excitement stirred up by the debate over the Chinese and Korean versions of the Dragon Boat Festival Unfortunately, it seems that only a few people pause their busy lives at that moment, surprised, confused, or bewildered, wondering when the Koreans quietly ate our zongzi and took away our dragon boats. Then, after a few seconds of pause, they resume their daily activities. Are they rushing to book a fancy Valentine's Day dinner reservation?
The impact of foreign cultures is like a wave crashing onto the shore. When it recedes, it leaves behind pearls, seashells, or stones, all of which Chinese people collect eagerly at any cost. We hold roses in our hands, wear colorful clothes, and decorate Christmas trees that are overly fancy, imagining ourselves immersed in exotic and fashionable foreign cultures. But what fades away in our lives is our traditional culture, which we remember but gradually forget.
(Adapted from https://englishdaily626.com/comprehension.php)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of globalization on Chinese culture?
The word "erosion" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
Which of the following words is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word "loss" in paragraph 2?
The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
In which paragraph does the writer mention a present causal relationship?
In which paragraph does the writer suggest actions to preserve traditional culture?
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