考研英语写作、词汇与阅读练习2011-2-2

2012考研英语风

2011-2-2

一、写作练习

二、词汇与阅读练习

Thailand

For many Thais of Chinese heritage, the lunar new year has become an unabashed public display of identity, as well as a mainstream, commercialized event. Department stores rake in revenue with special promotions, as shoppers splurge with "lucky money". Small to medium-sized businesses owned by Chinese Thais will close for at least three days.

Prasit Ongwatana, chief organizer of this year's Yaowaraj Chinatown's

two-day street festival, said that, as in previous years, Princess Chakri

Sirindhorn will preside over the Feb 3 ceremony. "Chinese Thais have

become so well integrated in society that we no longer feel

embarrassed or self-conscious celebrating the new year," he said.

"Residents of Yaowaraj Road take pride in our strict adherence to the

authentic ancient Chinese customs."

However, Viroj Tangvarnich, an expert on Chinese culture, said not every Chinese Thai is staying true to religious and cultural observances. "It's not uncommon to see Chinese new year food offerings that consist of, say, KFC fried chicken or store-bought pork jerky. Whatever today's people like to eat is considered fit for offering."