B
Respected master Ye Jiaying, also known as “Poetry’s Daughter”, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Beijing in 1924, Ye Jiaying was a leading expert in Chinese classical literature and poetry. She spent her life in studying and teaching the beautiful art of Chinese poetry both in China and abroad. Even in her 90s, she continued to share her knowledge and passion with others, and her speeches were highly praised.
From a young age, Ye had a deep interest in classical poetry and English. In college, she studied Tang and Song dynasty poetry from a famous literature professor who influenced her greatly. In the 1950s and 1960s, she taught at universities in Taiwan, China. She also once gave speeches abroad, including Harvard University and the University of British Columbia. Even after moving to Canada, her love for her homeland and its poetry never disappeared. Starting in 1979, she began giving free speeches in China’s mainland during the holidays. “In my view, studying classical Chinese poetry can help people feel deeply, imagine widely, and look far into
the future,” she once said. In 2018 and 2019, Ye gave all her money to Nankai University. For her achievements and generosity(慷慨), she was awarded the “Touching China 2020” award in 2021.
Ye was not only a teacher but also a talented poet. She wrote and published many books on Chinese poetry and literature, including “Studies in Chinese Poetry” and “Selected Essays on Shi and Ci Poetry by Jialing”. Her work was highly praised, and she received many awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award in Chinese Poetry. She will be remembered as a great master, teacher, and poet, whose works will continue to inspire future generations.
()34. Why is Ye called “Poetry’s Daughter”?
A. Because she is good at translating Chinese classical literature and poetry.
B. Because she is a leading master of Chinese classical literature and poetry.
C. Because she is a famous writer of Chinese and English poetry.
D. Because she is willing to share her knowledge with others.
()35. 新考法 事件排序 Which is the CORRECT order according to the passage?
a. Ye started to give free speeches in China’s mainland during the holidays.
b. Ye gave away her money to Nankai University.
c. Ye received the “Touching China 2020” award.
d. Ye moved to Canada.
e. Ye taught at universities in Taiwan, China.
A. e-d-a-b-c B. e-a-b-d-c C. a-e-d-b-c D. b-e-a-d-c
()36. From the passage, we can know .
A. Ye believed classical poetry had nothing to do with modern society
B. Ye taught at universities in Taiwan, China for more than 20 years
C. Ye gave away all her money to Nankai University in her 90s
D. Ye received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Writing
()37. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The challenges of teaching Chinese poetry abroad.
B. The influence of studying classical Chinese poetry.
C. Ye Jiaying’s teaching experiences at universities.
D. Ye Jiaying’s contributions to classical Chinese poetry.
C