Chinese chess is a two-player board game sprangfrom military strategies in the Spring and Autumnand the Warring States periods. The early-stageChinese chess consisted of three components:chesspieces，dice and board. There’s no dice in modemChinese chess. And tiie game is dififerrait from its ancient counteipart in tenns of pieces andboard.The board is 9 lines wide by 10 lines long, with a total of 90 crossing points.The gridsformed are square. The pieces are placed and moved on the crossing points. The two playersconduct a representational military battle on the board by deploying horses and chariots andorganizing troops based on tbeir understanding of the layout of die game and the playing rules.Currently, Chinese chess has been introduced to the whole worid, giving a boost to the effortto carry on and develop traditional Chinese culture.

　　中國有句俗語是這么說的：不到長城非好漢，不吃烤鴨真遺憾。如果你想更多地了解中國美食、文化和風俗，北京烤鴨(Beijing Roast Duck)作為一道歷史悠久、赫赫有名的佳肴，是最佳的選擇。有一點需要注意:吃烤鴨的最佳季節是春天、秋天和冬天。廚師會將熱騰騰的烤鴨送到餐桌上，然后切成100多個薄片，每 片都帶著脆皮。那絕妙的滋味一定會讓你終生難忘!

　　There is a Chinese saying that no visit to Beijing iscomplete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or eatingBeijing Roast Duck. As a famous and delicious foodwith a long history, Beijing Roast Duck is anexcellent choice if you want to know more aboutChinese cuisine, culture and customs. There is one point which you need to pay attention to,that is, the best seasons of eating it are spring, autumn and winter. The hot roast duck will bebrought on the dining table by the chef where he will slice it into more than 100 thin flakes,and each of them is covered with crispy skin. The terrific taste will make it unforgettable in yourlife!

　　中國傳統認為孝順(filial piety)是我們在父母有生之年應該一直秉承的、最 重要的美德。成為孝子是任何一個中國人首要的責任，這意味著要盡可能完全服 從父母，關懷父母，不惜任何代價滿足他們的需求。中國傳統認為孝順還有一些 其他特征，如父母過世后，長子需要一手操辦葬禮;兒子必須確保家里的香火(family line)得以延續。

　　According to Chinese tradition，filial piety is themost important virtue to be cherished throughoutone's parents' lifespan. Being a filial child is theuppermost duty of any Chinese and it meansshowing complete obedience to parents，takingcare of them，and meeting their demands at any cost as possible as one can.Chinese traditiontakes a view that filial piety has some other features, too. For example，the eldest son isrequired to perform all the rituals after the death of his parents; the son has to ensure thatthe family line will continue.