Peng Liyuan，wife of President Xi Jinping, has drawn extensive attention from people both at home and abroad for her charisma and grace. Accompanying her husband on his first overseas trip after becoming president, Peng Liyuan exhibited graceful demeanor, a pleasant personality and well-chosen dress, prompting people to coin the term “Liyuan style”.

    Peng Liyuan, as one of China’s best-known singers, was popular among Chinese people long before her husband became the president. Loved by her fans, she has been in touch with the people for years. www.yggk.net

    “Liyuan style” is not only representative of a fashion idol, but also overpass cultural and diplomatic barriers. The beautiful handbags Peng has carried, and the plain but elegant and delicate dresses she has worn have become popular. Her choice of clothing, made-in-China instead of luxurious foreign brands, shows her belief in domestic dress designs.

    But “Liyuan style” is not only about clothing and a woman’s paraphernalia. It is also about diplomacy and promoting China’s soft power. In Moscow, Peng visited a boarding school for orphans and children estranged（疏远）from their parents, encouraging them to strive for a better life, which brought out the maternal side of her character. In Tanzania, she donated sewing machines and school bags to women and children. And as a World Health Organization ambassador in the fight against AIDS, Peng is devoted to many public causes, including those relating to charity and healthcare.

    Some observers have already started saying that Peng’s activities have become part of public diplomacy in China.

    Also, “Liyuan style” has boosted the confidence of the Chinese people. Modern but not flashy, elegant but not arrogant, Peng has all the virtues of a Chinese woman and carries them to the international stage. www.yggk.net

    Since the 18th Party Congress and the annual sessions of the NPC and CPPCC, the country’s new leadership has vowed to adopt a down-to-earth work style to connect with the people. Peng’s plain but elegant style shows that thriftiness and an earthy style need not be drab and boring.

    So it can be said that Peng’s first appearance on the international stage has kicked off well.

21. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “paraphernalia”?

A. Her self-charm                   B. Things she carried with      

C. Her diplomatic measures           D. Her support to her husband

22. This passage is mainly about__________.

A. President Xi’s wife Peng

B. Peng Liyuan’s charming character

C. the achievements of Peng on charity and healthcare.

D. a cultural phenomenon named as “Liyuan style”

23. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. “Liyuan style” is only a fashion idol.

B. Peng Liyuan, as the wife of President Xi, admires lots of luxurious brands.

C. Peng Liyuan is willing to fight against AIDS and become an ambassador of WHO.

D. Peng firstly appears in the pubic as the “First Lady” in Moscow.

答案：21—23 BDC