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What is the central idea of historian H.G. Wells's quote regarding the classification of people?
What is the central idea of historian H.G. Wells's quote regarding the classification of people?
- People should be classified based on their economic status.
- People can be classified into any number of arbitrary groups.
- Classifying people is inherently discriminatory and should be avoided.
- Age is a more relevant criterion for classifying people than social class. (correct)
The phrase '如人飲水,冷暖自知' suggests what about experiences?
The phrase '如人飲水,冷暖自知' suggests what about experiences?
- Experiences are easily shared and communicated to others.
- Experiences are subjective and personally understood. (correct)
- Experiences are best understood through scientific analysis.
- Experiences are universally felt and understood.
Why does the author express envy towards the reader?
Why does the author express envy towards the reader?
- The author envies the reader's current stage of life, characterized by happiness and hope. (correct)
- The author envies the reader's freedom from past regrets.
- The author envies the reader's greater wisdom and experience.
- The author envies the reader's superior social standing.
What spurred Gong Zizhen to write the poem with the line '千秋萬歲名,何如少年樂!'?
What spurred Gong Zizhen to write the poem with the line '千秋萬歲名,何如少年樂!'?
The line '千秋萬歲名,何如少年樂!' reflects a sentiment that...
The line '千秋萬歲名,何如少年樂!' reflects a sentiment that...
What is the main sentiment conveyed by the phrase '少年樂一去不可復得'?
What is the main sentiment conveyed by the phrase '少年樂一去不可復得'?
In Zhang Liangneng's poem, what does the line '舊遊無處不堪尋' suggest?
In Zhang Liangneng's poem, what does the line '舊遊無處不堪尋' suggest?
What does the phrase '無尋處, 唯有少年心' imply about the '少年心' (youthful heart)?
What does the phrase '無尋處, 唯有少年心' imply about the '少年心' (youthful heart)?
What is the overarching theme connecting the ideas presented in the excerpt?
What is the overarching theme connecting the ideas presented in the excerpt?
How does the author use the quotes from H.G. Wells, Gong Zizhen, and Zhang Liangneng?
How does the author use the quotes from H.G. Wells, Gong Zizhen, and Zhang Liangneng?
Which of the following best describes the author's tone when addressing the readers as '朋友們!'?
Which of the following best describes the author's tone when addressing the readers as '朋友們!'?
How does the reference to Gong Zizhen's visit to Beiping Fayuan Temple contribute to the overall message of the excerpt?
How does the reference to Gong Zizhen's visit to Beiping Fayuan Temple contribute to the overall message of the excerpt?
Which of the following best captures the relationship between youth and memory as suggested in the excerpt?
Which of the following best captures the relationship between youth and memory as suggested in the excerpt?
In the context of the excerpt, what does '身閒時序好, 且登臨' suggest about how one should respond to the passage of time?
In the context of the excerpt, what does '身閒時序好, 且登臨' suggest about how one should respond to the passage of time?
How does the author's personal experience of having '拋我而去' (left me behind) relate to the overall message of the excerpt?
How does the author's personal experience of having '拋我而去' (left me behind) relate to the overall message of the excerpt?
What is the author's intention in starting with H.G. Wells' quote about how to classify people?
What is the author's intention in starting with H.G. Wells' quote about how to classify people?
Considering the full context of the excerpt, what is the significance of the phrase '往事莫沈吟' (do not dwell on the past)?
Considering the full context of the excerpt, what is the significance of the phrase '往事莫沈吟' (do not dwell on the past)?
What underlying message is conveyed when the author connects themes of youth with revisiting old places?
What underlying message is conveyed when the author connects themes of youth with revisiting old places?
The expressions about youth from the three cited figures have what in common?
The expressions about youth from the three cited figures have what in common?
What can be inferred from the statement '少年心情,一旦逝去到哪裡去尋?'?
What can be inferred from the statement '少年心情,一旦逝去到哪裡去尋?'?
Flashcards
Who is Wells?
Who is Wells?
Historian who suggested dividing people by age into youth, middle age, and old age.
如人飲水，冷暖自知
如人飲水，冷暖自知
The taste of water; one knows it best by tasting it oneself.
Who is Gong Zizhen?
Who is Gong Zizhen?
A poet who visited Fayuan Temple in Beijing and composed poems.
意氣風發
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Who is Zhang Liangneng?
Who is Zhang Liangneng?
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往事莫沈吟
往事莫沈吟
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舊遊
舊遊
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舊遊無處不堪尋
舊遊無處不堪尋
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Study Notes
- The text is a lesson from a Chinese language textbook for high school students.
Historian H.G. Wells' Quote
- H.G. Wells stated that if people must be classified, it should be by age: youth, middle age, and old age.
- Everyone inevitably goes through these three stages, each with its own unique flavor.
- This is similar to how one personally experiences the temperature of water.
Author's Address to readers
- The author expresses envy towards the readers.
- The author recognizes that the readers are in the happiest and most hopeful period of their lives.
- The author mentions that they have experienced the stage the readers are currently in.
- The author expresses that youthful happiness has already passed them by.
Gong Zizhen's Experience
- Gong Zizhen first visited Fayuan Temple in Beiping (now Beijing).
- He drank wine and composed poetry among the flowers, full of spirit.
- After some years, revisiting the same place brought him feelings of melancholy.
- He composed a poem whose ending lines are: "What is the use of a name for thousands of years, compared to the joy of youth!"
- The joy of youth, once lost, can never be regained.
Zhang Liangneng's Poem
- Song Dynasty Ci poet Zhang Liangneng has a poem that says: "Do not indulge in reminiscing about the past, when free, go out and enjoy the seasons. Old places are unbearable to revisit. Where to find them? Only the heart of youth remains."
- Once the youthful spirit is lost, where can one find it?
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