【正确答案】Topic: Chinese Tradition
Conversation
A: Chinese traditions play an integral and important role in Chinese daily life.
B: Yes. Tradition is the core of Chinese culture. It reflects people's values and gives a sense of personal identity.
A: I think the most important traditions in Chinese daily life are Beijing Opera, using chopsticks and spring couplet. Beijing Opera, relating stories of romance, legend and battles, is a form of theatre with most Chinese characteristics. Chopsticks have been used by Chinese people for thousands of years and using chopsticks is regarded as an important tradition in Chinese people's life. Spring couplet is a New Year's decoration which expresses happy and hopeful thoughts for the coming year. It is a major part of Spring Festival.
B: Yes. What you choose are very important Chinese traditions in people's life. However, in my opinion, Chinese knots, Beijing Opera and graveyard cleaning are the most important traditions.
A: Can you tell me why?
B: Because Chinese knots, Beijing Opera and graveyard cleaning are widespread in folklore. Each Chinese knot design is a good luck wish. For example, one of the most popular knots, double happiness, is given to newlyweds in Chinese tradition, signifying a wish for their luck and happiness to double. Beijing Opera, as you mentioned, is a form of theatre with most Chinese characteristics. Many foreigners come to China to learn Beijing Opera. And graveyard cleaning is an important activity on Qingming Festival. People visit and tomb the graves of their ancestors to show honour and respect. It reflects one of traditional virtues — filial piety and respect for the elder.
A: Yes. It's significant for younger generation to inherit Chinese traditional virtues.
B: Especially in modern society, many young people like to follow the western trend including western festivals. Chinese traditions have been ignored. We should inherit and develop the traditions which is important for one society.
A&B: It's the end of the conversation.