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20 Philosophers’ Cafe 21 English Lesson 22 Books & Ideas Salon 23 Christmas Party 24
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1 Thursday, December 1: Books & Ideas Salon: King Lear/Family
Shakespeare's story of King Lear's decision to settle his kingdom on his daughters, and the heartbreak that follows, is a study in the struggle for power between generations.   After reading a summary, we will discuss the idea of "proper" family relations. more...

121,星期四: &意见沙龙: 李尔王/家庭
莎士比亚的故事李尔王,讲述的是李尔王决定把他的王国分给他的几个女儿,由此导致的一联串的悲剧,反映了几代人之间的权利之争。阅读故事简介后,我们将讨论适当的家庭关系。  详细信息

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4 Sunday, December 4: Shop 'til You Drop: Start at The MiXc, in front of Starbucks, 2 p.m. (Fee: LB Members free/Non-members 5 yuan.  Plus Metro fares.  Call 136 5231 9985)
As the "big shopping season" draws near, we'd like to introduce Shenzheners to some prime shopping venues.  We'll start with Shenzhen's newest (and some say best) shopping: Wan Xiang Cheng, or "The MiXc" (pronounced "Mix See").  After exploring the MiXc, we'll take the Shenzhen Metro to five other stations, from Luohu to Hua Qiang Bei, and explore the shopping available at each one.
We won't actually shop; rather, we will introduce you to the possibilities, and show you how to get there.  The rest will be up to you at a later date.  We will also show you a copy of the "Shenzhen Shopper's Secret Weapon."
Location:  
Meet in front of Starbuck's on the basement level of the MiXc at 2 p.m.  Da Ju Yuan Metro Station, Exit C.
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

124号,星期天:购物购到停不下来:从万象城开始,在Starbucks前,下午2点。(费用:LB会员免费/非会员5元。加上坐地铁的费用。 拨打136 5231 9985
随着购物狂欢节临近,我们想给住在深圳的朋友介绍几个主要的购物中心。我们将从深圳最新的(有些人认为是最好的)的购物中心开始:万象城,或"The MiXc" (读作 "Mix See")。逛完万象城后,我们将坐地铁去其他五个站,从罗湖到华强北,找寻位于每个地点的购物场所。
我们并不是真的要购物,而是给您介绍购物去处,及如何到达那里。其余的就看你自己啦,你可以选择在将来的某一天去这些地方购物。同时我们还要告诉你深圳购物者的秘密武器哦。
地点: 下午2点在万象城首层的Starbuck's前集合。 大剧院地铁站,C出口。
有问题请拨136 5231 9985

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6 Tuesday, December 6: Philosophers’ Cafe: Nature
Come explore our relationship with Nature, and consider questions like: Are humans part of Nature?  What is "human nature"?  What responsibilities do we have toward Nature? more...

126,星期二: 哲学小吧: 自然界
一起来探讨我们与自然界的关系,并思考以下问题:人类是大自然的一部分吗?人性是怎样的?我们对自然界应负上什么责任?详细信息

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7 Wednesday, December 7: English Lesson: Talking about Your City
Discuss aspects of city life, using phases like "too much traffic" and "not very much crime."  more...

127,星期三: 日常英语: 谈论你的城市
讨论城市生活的方方面面,使用诸如交通过于拥挤并没多大罪行之类的词。 详细信息

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8 Thursday, December 8: Books & Ideas Salon: Crime and Punishment/The Criminal Mind
Russian novelist Dostoevsky's classic tale of Raskolnikov, a student who crosses the line when he murders an old pawn broker.  more...

128,星期四: &意见沙龙: 犯罪和惩罚/犯罪心理
俄国小说家Dostoevsky的经典故事,讲述的是一个叫Raskolnikov的学生跨越法律的门槛杀害一个典当经纪人的故事。  详细信息

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10 Saturday, December 10: Walk Shenzhen: Dongmen to Chang An Hotel.  9 a.m.-12 Noon. (Fee: LB Members FREE /Non-members 5 yuan)
Another in our popular series of walks in Shenzhen. Starting in Dongmen, we will visit the Zhang Huaiyue Shrine (
怀月张公祠); then walk east to the Museum of Chinese Outstanding Figures (华夏英杰墨宝园博物馆) (free admission).  Those who wish may join us afterward for lunch at 1947 Indian Restaurant in the Chang An Hotel.
Directions:
Meet at Lao Jie Metro Station (Dongmen), at the top of Exit C.
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

1210,星期六: 漫步深圳:从东门到长安大酒店。早上9点到中午12点。(费用:LB会员免费/非会员5元每人)
又一个受欢迎的漫步深圳之旅来了。首先我们将从东门出发,参观张怀月公祠;然后向东行到华夏英杰墨宝园博物馆(免费进入)。活动结束后大家可自愿加入我们在长安酒店的1974印度餐馆就餐。
路线指示:在老街地铁站(东门)的C出口处集合。
有问题请拨136 5231 9985

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13 Tuesday, December 13: Philosophers’ Cafe: The Ego
It is as familiar to me as my face, but what in fact does the word "I" refer to?  Who am "I"?  Is the ego changing, or changeless?  Is there one "I" or many?  Come discuss this most familiar, yet alien, idea.  more...

1213,星期二: 哲学小吧: 自我
对它就象对自己的脸那么熟悉,但事实上,
到底指什么?是谁?自我是不停变化的还是不变的?只有一个还是有很多个?一起来讨论这个最熟悉却又陌生的想法吧。。详细信息

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14 Wednesday, December 14: English Lesson: Talking about Your Family
Talk about family relationships (grandfather, sister-in-law, niece, etc.) and discuss your most interesting family member.  more...

1214,星期三: 日常英语: 谈论你的家庭
谈一谈你的家人(祖父,嫂子,侄女等),说一说你觉得最有趣的家庭成员。
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15 Thursday, December 15: Books & Ideas Salon: The Poems of Robinson Jeffers/The Power of Nature
California poet Robinson Jeffers wrote eloquently about the hidden powers that reside in Nature.  Read of "The old voice of the ocean," and of "The heroic stars spending themselves," how "they must burn out at length like used candles..."  more...

1215,星期四: &意见沙龙: Robinson Jeffers的诗/大自然的力量
加利福尼亚诗人
Robinson Jeffers对隐藏于自然界的力量写的十分意味深长。阅读来自海洋的古老的声音星星英勇的自我损毁,他们为何必须象蜡烛那样燃烧自己…”  详细信息

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18 Sunday, December 18: Tour: Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo (Yuan Bo Yuan)  10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Fee: LB Members FREE /Non-members 10 yuan; entry fee for the Expo is 50 yuan.)
The Garden Expo is one of Shenzhen's best-kept secrets!  There's more than you can see in a day: Garden installations from all over China (and the world), with bridges, pavilions, towers, ponds, waterfalls, monumental stones--and of course, plants and flowers!  Photographers, bring your cameras.  There is also a lot of signage in Chinese, so Chinese friends can help foreigners to understand what the signs say.  It's also a great chance to discuss Chinese culture, as there are reproductions of many of China's most famous scenes (such as Hangzhou's West Lake).
Directions:
See here for map and some pictures.
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

1218,星期天: 旅行: 深圳国际园艺博览会,早上10点到下午3点。(费用:LB会员免费/非会员每人10元;门票50元)
圆博园是深圳保存的最好的一大隐藏之地!景物多到一天之内都看不过来:来自全中国(及世界)的花园设施,小桥流水,亭台楼阁,瀑布,纪念碑—-当然,还有花草植物!摄影爱好者们一定要带上相机,不要错过这个好机会哦。园内还有很多中文指示牌,对此中国朋友可以把上面内容解释给外国朋友听。
路线指示:地图和照片见这里
有问题请拨136 5231 9985。

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20 Tuesday, December 20: Philosophers’ Cafe: Light
It's all around us.  Without it we cannot see; yet we seldom see it.  Come explore the symbol and the reality of light.  more...

1220,星期二: 哲学小吧: 
它无处不在。我们基本看不见它,但是没有它我们看不见东西。一起来探讨光的标志和实质。
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21 Wednesday, December 21: English Lesson: Talking about Christmas
Christmas trees, candy canes, reindeer, snowmen: learn to talk about the fun traditions surrounding Christmas.  We may sing some songs, too!  more...

1221,星期三: 日常英语: 谈论圣诞节
圣诞树,糖果条,驯鹿,雪人:学习谈论关于圣诞节的一些有趣的传统。我们还可以唱圣诞歌!
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22 Thursday, December 22: Books & Ideas Salon: A Christmas Carol/Generosity
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a wonderful story about a stingy old man who was visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.  Come find out what he learned! more...

1222,星期四: &意见沙龙: 圣诞颂歌/慷慨
Charles Dickens的圣诞颂歌是个很有意思的故事,讲的是过去圣诞幽灵,现在圣诞幽灵和将来圣诞幽灵拜访一个吝啬的老人的故事。一起来探讨他从中学到了什么吧!
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23 Friday, December 23: An Old Fashioned Christmas: At 1947 Indian Restaurant, 8-10 p.m.  (Fee: LB Members 20 yuan /Non-members 30 yuan; includes snacks and soda. Those who want beer, mixed drinks, or meals may order from the menu. Reservations recommended: Call 136 5231 9985
Come celebrate the season with refreshments, songs, and the telling of a Christmas story.  Bring the family!  At 8 p.m. we will play Christmas music on the background while we eat Christmas cookies and drink punch.  Those who wish may order drinks and food from 1947's excellent menu of Indian food.  At 9, we will join together in singing some traditional Christmas carols, and around 9:30 James will tell a Christmas story.  Come join us for this special time!
Location: 1947 Indian Restaurant, Chang An Hotel, 18th floor.  1133 East Shennan Road, Shenzhen Phone: (0755) 8230-3226
Directions: 
Map
Questions? Call 136 5231 9985

1223,星期五:  传统的圣诞节: 在1947印度餐馆,晚上8点到10点。(费用:LB会员20元/非会员30元;包括小食和苏打水。想喝啤酒,混合饮料或晚餐的可以另外点单。建议预约:请拨136 5231 9985)
一起来庆祝这个季节吧,吃着点心,听着音乐和圣诞故事。带上您的家人!晚上8点我们将开始播放圣诞歌曲作为背景音乐,然后一边吃着小甜饼,喝着伴汁酒。想吃其他东西的朋友可以从菜单上点一些饮料和食物,都很不错的。9点,我们将一起唱一些传统的圣诞颂歌,到9点半左右,James将给大家讲述一个圣诞故事。来参加我们这个特殊时刻吧!
地址:1947印度餐馆,长安酒店,18层。 深南东路1133号, 电话:(0755) 8230-3226
线路指示:
有问题请拨136 5231 9985

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27 Tuesday, December 27: Philosophers’ Cafe: The Call
Every hero's journey begins with a Call to Adventure.  As we face the new year, we will consider how these calls come, and how they lead the hero into a new--and better--stage of life.  more...

1227,星期二: 哲学小吧: 号召
每个主角的旅程都开始于对冒险的号召。当新年来临之即,我们将要思考这些号召是如何产生的,它们是怎样引领我们走向新的更好的生活阶段的。
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28 Wednesday, December 28: English Lesson: Talking about New Years
Learn about New Years celebrations, using words and phrases like "New Years resolution," "Father Time," "midnight," and "countdown."    more...

1228,星期三: 日常英语: 谈论新年
学习庆祝新年时用的诸如
新年决心时光老人午夜倒数计秒等的词和短语。 详细信息

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29 Thursday, December 29: Books & Ideas Salon: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight/Duty
One of King Arthur's knights faced a challenge greater than most: being loyal to his host and to his host's beautiful wife!  Come listen to this ancient winter story, and discuss its meaning.   more...

1229,星期四: &意见沙龙:  Gawain阁下和新武士/职责
亚瑟王的一个武士遇到了一个前所未有的挑战:既要忠诚于自己的主人,又要忠诚于主人美丽的妻子!来听一听这个古老的冬天里的传说,一起讨论它的函义。 
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