Friends debuted in the United States in 1994 and was a cultural touchstone for millions of Americans. In China, the sitcom has become more than entertainment. Chinese students use the show to learn conversational English from the dialogue between the six main characters. A cafe in Beijing pays tribute to the show’s popularity in China by recreating the iconic coffee shop, Central Perk. What is your favorite American TV show? What popular Chinese show do you think American teenagers might enjoy?
《老友记》于1994年在美国首播,成为数百万美国人的文化标杆。在中国,这部情景喜剧带给观众的不仅仅是娱乐,剧中六位主角的对话还成为了中国学生学习英语会话的素材。为了向这部美剧在中国的高人气致敬,北京的一家咖啡厅再现了剧中标志性的Central Perk咖啡馆。您最喜欢哪个美国电视节目?您认为美国青少年可能喜欢哪个热门的中国节目?
Central Perk coffeeshop, 2014
Beijing
AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, 10071903276
Central Perk咖啡馆,2014年
北京
AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, 10071903276