Do you like watching TV? What's your favorite TV program? Did you hear of the program called The Reader? This program has been popular since it came out on CCTV-1 on February 18th, 2017. It is produced by Dong Qing.
In this program, you can listen to the sound in your heart. Maybe you can also meet an article which has the same idea as yours. Dong Qing invites many guests to read something that influences them most. In this program, not only famous people but also common people can be the guests. Xu Yuanchong, a 96-year-old translator, shared some of his personal experiences of translating Chinese poems into English and French. His words were simple but moving. He read a poem with tears in his eyes.
This program has turned reading into a new fashion. It shows the beauty of Chinese language and the power of reading. Now Reading Booths(朗读亭) are set up in many cities. Many people wait in long lines to read in the booths. Many schools have all kinds of reading activities, too. Lots of students take an active part in them. Reading can make us wise and happy.Also it can be done anytime and anywhere. Why not start it now? Let's enjoy our reading.
