When I was a freshman in college I watched the film Gua Sha Treatment for the first time, now I am a junior student and I come back to review the movie from a multicultural aspect, I have many different feelings after watching the film again.
At the beginning of the film, XuDatong is given an award and later he delivers a speech. What makes me impressed most is in his speech he says “one day I will become one of you, a truly successful American, today this award proved that America is a true land of opportunity and I am the living proof of that.” At that moment Xu thinks he has realized his American Dream totally with his lovingly wife and adorable son. However, I think it is ironical that to make a speech like that and I assume it is made on purpose to hind a clue for the story's development. How many non—American people have such a beautiful American dream? One of my classmate studies in American now and before he went aboard he told me his American dream is he can stand at the top of the New York. To be honest, I also dream that one day I can get the Green Card living there happily and successfully maybe working at the Wall Street. When Xu gets the award he thinks he entirely melted in the melting pot neglecting the multicultural obstruct, later the plot goes against the way he thinks. And later Quinlan asked Xu'why you be the scapegoat of your father?' Xu answers 'because he is Chinese.' Then maybe Xu knows that there is always a wide gap between Chinese and American cultures.
The second scene is Xu hit his son Denis because Denis hit the son of xu's boss, at the middle of the film xu tells his boss that he hit his own son is only to show his respect to his boss John Quinlan, that time Quinlan feels puzzled “what a Chinese logic”,yes, American can never understand such a logic full of Chinese characteristic, because they respect everyone including the children, they won't beat a child to please the boss, and there is no such a conception of degree between employee and employer, they feel everyone is equal, which is quite different from china.
Connected to the second scene, the third difference I want to analyze is the care for the children. In America, people pay more attention to the right of children which can be seen from the law—leaving children alone at home is illegal, while in China it is so common that almost everyone may experience such loneliness. And Children Welfare Agency does work in America which shows the importance Americans attach to children's right. What's more, I remember a line 'No one won the case, especially the child.' In my opinion, it also manifests the universal concern from the American public to the children.
The fourth aspect is following the procedure, in the film, more than there times, the people focus on the rule, the law, the procedure. At the Christmas Eve Xu wants to return back to his home pretending as a Santa Claus, what a pity, the security recognizes him and persuades 'you are always a good tenement, never causes troubles for me.' And another scene is at the end of the film , the judge says 'I have to follow the procedure.' However, in China people always have to ask for a favor to do something, and later you have to pay back the favor,for myself, I prefer the American style, strict to the procedure.
The fifth and the last point is the humors, Quinlan says 'you can't fall, your health security is the company paid.' 'Datong, welcome home, maybe next time, you can come from the front door.' 'dady, why you come from the window' ' because we don't have a chimney.' I really adore this distinguished American humor, especially in dangerous situations, which is quite rare in China.
That's my whole reaction to Gua Sha Treatment.
Father's Day
Yesterday was Father's Day. I had planned to give my father a present. But I didn't remember it until in the morning.It was too late to post a card to him. So I decided to buy something. When I was in the department store. I found it was not easy for me to choose something right for him. Suddenly I
got an idea. I ran home and opened my computer. I made a beautiful card and mailed him through the Internet. then I began to make supper. When father came home, he was very glad to find a big meal on the table. then I asked him to check his e-mail. He was amazed to find a beautiful card in his e-mail-box.
What a wonderful surprise!
它被科技罩在湖下,是生存的机会,却也是生命的魔网。
一个母亲在哄她的孩子入眠。孩子说:“妈妈,给我讲个故事吧。”
母亲犹豫了一下,笑着说:“好吧,我给你讲讲以前的世界。”
“以前?”孩子眼神中透露出不解,以及兴致油然而生。
“是的,以前,”母亲感触良多,“那繁华的以前……”
一个神秘的,流传了千年的故事,在这个母亲的口中清晰而又模糊地,重现。
一千,也许是一万年前,有一个繁华的文明,奢侈的世界。它出现在茫茫宇宙中一颗蔚蓝色的星球――地球上。我们的祖先,就在这个世界上生息,繁衍着。
那是个美丽的世界,富饶的土地,茂密的山林,翠绿的树木,清澈的水在流淌,芳香的花在摇曳……最美的是那蓝天,鸟儿飞过,唱着美丽的歌曲;风,能抚去人们一切的疲惫;还有那朵朵白云,悠悠地飘,带来远方的讯息,也捎走当地的魅力。
“好美的世界呀!”孩子赞叹道,“妈妈,你能带我去看看吗?”
“对不起,孩子,不能,因为它已不再存在。”母亲说,“甚至连我也没到过那里,这只是神秘的传说,却又真实。我们湖底的人一代一代的将这个故事流传下来,也将继续流传下去……”
母亲的眼角闪着泪花。孩子不懂为什么,没听过这个故事的人也不能。
那的确是个美丽的世界,谁都这么想,可除了生存在那个世界的人类。他们不懂欣赏美,他们在物欲横流的'社会中迷失了方向。他们只会互相利用,人与人如此,与自然也如此。
这么丰富的资源,为什么不利用呢?谁都觉得这空摆着的美是一种浪费,所以,他们竟然向自然进军。谁注意到那棵棵大树慢慢倒下,谁注意到昔日那茂密的山林已渐次秃顶,谁注意到土地渐渐贫瘠、甚至已成荒漠,还有那漆黑的天与云,臭气扑鼻的风与水……可悲的是,谁都注意到,然而谁都视而不见。他们认为人定胜天,认为科技发展了便能挽回一切。
这个世界的毁灭就是这样开始的。当人们发现地球上的空气已不适合人呼吸,水已不能饮用,后来连食物都做不出时,方才恨晚。昔日繁华的大都市变得萧条,尸横遍野,到处都是得病、中毒、饥饿而死的人。真是“千‘城’薜荔人遗矢,万户萧疏鬼唱歌”。
谁有办法?于是那些破坏环境的罪魁祸首设想移民外星球,可这毕竟是个耗资大的项目,无法保证能将所有地球人全部运走。于是那些始作俑者反而最先逃之夭夭,最后吃亏的是普通老百姓们。
“他们真可恶!”孩子叫起来,“太不公平了。”
母亲却释然:“他们不会有好下场的,他们会破坏一个星球,但早晚会糟蹋另一个星球。可怜的是茫茫宇宙,有几处地方能让他们糟蹋?”
一下子十分寂静,母子都各有所思。是的,破坏生态实在太残忍了。最后还是孩子打破沉默:“那些老百姓怎么了?接着讲吧!”
母亲点点头。
那些“有知识懂科学”的始作俑者逃光了,剩下的人不知如何是好。于是他们也想尽办法。他们想到恐龙灭绝,尼斯湖况且可能有水怪――恐龙生存――如果真有水怪的话……
他们想到了他们也能在湖底避难,然后想到了千岛湖。
于是他们从以前建的水下游览管道进入千岛湖底。令人欣喜,湖水很深,没有被污染,还是很干净。于是人们建设起湖下世界,这并不困难,因为在这人工湖下,本来就有很多千年古镇。
“这些人就是你我的祖先。”母亲最后说。
又是沉默。孩子不知道的,是他的祖先竟有这么一段不凡的经历,他不知道的,是他原本可以看明媚的日光,听小鸟歌唱。
母子俩都哭了。
于是这个故事就这样又一辈一辈地传下去,永记在心。他们不再会忘却自然的报复,也许中会有一天,他们会重新将社会建立得井井有条,也许,他们会幸福地生活下去……
而我们作为他们的祖先,能不能让自己幸福,让自然幸福?
也是让他们幸福。
Dear Dad,
Long time no see, I do miss you. Well, let me tell you something about my life here.To tell the truth, i live a normal life just as anywhere i can live.(我过着一个在任何地方都普通的生活 My life is revolved on work and work.(我的生活除了学习还是学习Frankly,i feel tired sometimes(老实说,我有时候觉得很累.But i see, studying is the whole life to students like me.(但是我知道,学习是像我这样的学生的全部 So no matter how difficult, i will do my utmost .所以不管多艰难,我都会尽自己最大的努力。
Best wishes for you .
Dear Daddy,
亲爱的爸爸,
Thank you very much for your letter written to me. In your letter , you not only expressed your expectation to me , but also showed all your love to me . I was deeply moved . Thanks again ,Daddy .You said ," I hope you get bravery and perseverance, and can quickly grasp living skills like a lion ". Now I want to tell you that I will try my best to do everything well and live up to your expectations . Dear father , you are a great lion in my mind .
谢谢你给我写信。在信中,你不仅仅表达了你对我的期望,还展示了你对我所有的爱。我深深感动了。再次谢谢你,爸爸。你说,“我希望你能够变得勇敢和有耐心,并且能像狮子般快速的掌握生活技能。”现在我想说我会尽我最大的.努力把所有事情都做好来达到你的期望。亲爱的爸爸,你是我心中的狮子。
When I am absent mind , when I am depressed, you , my dear father is always there . Your advice and encouragement guide me through many difficulties . Thank you , Dad, for your help and understanding. I love you , Dad ,forever!
当我茫然、绝望时,是你,我亲爱的爸爸永远都在我身边。你的建议和勇气引导我克服许多的困难。谢谢你,爸爸,谢谢你的帮助和理解。我永远爱你,爸爸。
Dear Dad,
Today is fathers day, for so many years Ive been seekig a way to express my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me. Here comes it!
Thank you for always being there sharing my life when I need you most. Whenever I encounter difficulties, I never feel alone and vulnerable, because you will keep me on the right path. Im blessed to have you.
Thank you for offering me education and teaching me how to be a man. You always inspire me not by words, but by what you have done! Your efforts in the work, your loyalty to your friends, your responsibility for the family and your persistence in the life have already set me good examples in my own life.
Thank you for always appreciating my work, no matter how tiny it is! You have made me realize that its capacity not scores that really counts.
Dad, I love you and I will love you forever!
Yours beloved,
Li Ming
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