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Dear Tom,
I’m glad that you show admiration for Chinese scientific achievement.
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Li Hua
Yuan Longping was born in 1930 in Beijing. His parents wanted him to pursue a career in science or medicine. However,
Leonardo Da Vinci was a genius: wildly imaginative, passionately curious and creative across multiple disciplines-painting architecture, aeronautics, and engineering. Yet oddly the word “genius” minimizes him by making it seem as if he were touched by lightning. His early biographer made this mistake: “Sometimes, in a superatural fashion, a single person is gifted by heaven with beauty, grace, and talent in such abundance that seems that his every act is divine (天赐的)” In fact the self-taught Leonardo’s genius was shaped by his own will and ambition. It did not come from being the divine recipient, like Newton or Einstein.
Part of what made Leonardo a genius, what set him apart from people who are merely extraordinarily smart, was creativity. His talent for combining observation with fantasy allowed him to make unexpected leaps that related things seen to things unseen.
Leonardo was also a very human genius, He made mistakes. He left a trail of unfinished projects, flying machines that never flew, tanks that never rolled. "Tell me if ever I did a thing... Tell me if anything was ever made.
His flawed humanity makes Leonardo more accessible. Even though we may never be able to match his talents, we can learn from him and try to be more like him. His life offers a wealth of lessons.
Seek knowledge for its own sake. Not all knowledge needs to be useful. Sometimes it should be pursued for pure pleasure. Leonardo did not need to know how heart valves work to paint the Mona Lisa, nor did he need to figure out how fossils got to the top of mountains to produce Virgin of the Rocks. By allowing himself to be driven by pure curiosity, he got to explore more horizons and see more connections.
Keep a childlike sense of wonder, At a certain point in life, most of us quit puzzling over everyday phenomena. We might savor the beauty of a blue sky, but we no longer bother to wonder why it is that color. Leonardo did.
Be curious, observe things, see things unseen, respect facts, be open to mystery.... We can never learn enough from Leonardo.
1. What set Da Vinci apart from people who are merely extraordinarily smart?2. Why was Da Vinci regarded as a very human genius?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Leonardo’s genius not only comes from his own will and ambition, but also from being the divine recipient, like Newton or Einstein.
4. Which quality of Da Vinci’s do you appreciate most? How can it benefit you in your life? (/In bout 40 words)
4 . Shane Grammer’s artwork can be found in cities in Mexico, South Korea, Dubai and beyond.In the past years, it’s the murals (壁画) he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers.
In 2018, the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history, swept through Paradise, flattening entire communities, killing scores of people, and displacing tens of thousands. Grammer,whose hometown was just 15 miles from Paradise, was living with his family and working in the Los Angeles area when he saw accounts of the destruction on his friends’ social media pages. A single mother he knew shared a photo of ash and rubble where her home once stood. A childhood friend’s post showed her burned-down house. After he saw a photo of a friend Shane Edwards’ home, which had been reduced to a brick wall with only a chimney standing, he was driven to paint it.
With Edward’s permission, Grammer then used spray paint to transform Edwards’ burnt chimney into a strikingly black-and-white portrait of a woman, a piece he called “Beauty Among the Ashes.” Once the image was posted on Instagram, the victims of the fire, especially, could not contain themselves. “You bring beauty and hope.” one posted. Over three months, the 47-year-old created a series of more than a dozen spray-painted murals on the remains of buildings and vehicles rendered useless by the flames. The images included a victim of the fire, a young girl who survived but lost her house, and a series of religious characters.
As a street artist, Grammer has committed his life to creating more art installations (装置艺术) all over the world that connect people through tragic life events. He has started a foundation called the Art Through Hope Foundation where he intends to bring peace through his art to those affected by tragedy. “I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people,” said Grammer in an interview with KRCR. “I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal. And to me, that is the biggest miracle I feel like.”
1. What has led to Grammer’s rise to fame?A.The Art Through Hope Foundation. | B.The post of a burnt-down house. |
C.His paintings on the ruins in Paradise. | D.His art installations all over the world. |
A.To record the wildfire. | B.To bring hope to the victims. |
C.To add beauty to the ashes. | D.To remember his friend's home. |
A.Creating touching art. | B.Working miracles in art. |
C.Bringing peace through art. | D.Doing something powerful. |
A.From Ashes to Art: Street Artist’s Murals of Hope |
B.From Paradise to Worldwide: Street Artist’s Journey |
C.From Tragedy to Hope: the Story of Shane Grammer |
D.From Mural to Miracle: Shane Grammer’s Art Mission |
5 . David Chipperfield, the British designer known for his minimalist and inclusive spaces, has won the Pritzker Prize, often called “the Nobel Prize of architecture”. With this honor, he joins the company of groundbreaking designers such as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Richard Rogers and Oscar Niemeyer.
Chipperfield has distinguished his works by creating sharp, minimalist socially conscious buildings. The Pritzker committee wrote, “His architectural language balances consistency with the fundamental design principles and flexibility towards the local cultures ...The work of David Chipperfield harmonizes European classicism, the complex nature of Britain and even the delicateness of Japan.”
In 1997, Chipperfield’s firm was chosen to renovate Berlin’s Neues Museum, which was a mess long after being damaged by World War I. Chipperfield approached the project in honor of the building’s history. For more than a decade, he searched through stones and bricks from the original structure for pieces to use,some of which had bullet (子弹) holes in them.
The architect has applied the same belief to his recent works, including the expansion of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where he renovated galleries, created a new auditorium (礼堂) and built a concrete bridge to connect its original buildings.
“While some architects may use the attention that comes with the Pritzker Prize to go big and advance their commercial ambitions, Chipperfield’s win is unlikely to result in steel-and-glass supertall skyscrapers,” writes Bloomberg’s Kriston Capps.
Instead, Chipperfield says he will work harder to create architecture that has a specific mission.“I regard this award as an encouragement, continuing to direct my attention not only to the substance of architecture and its meaning but also to the contribution that we can make as architects to address the existing challenges of climate change and social inequality,” he says in a statement. He adds,” We must rise to these challenges and help inspire the next generation to shoulder this responsibility with vision and courage.”
1. What do the groundbreaking designers mentioned in paragraph 1 indicate?A.The fierce competition for the Pritzker Prize. |
B.The inspiration for Chipperfield’s design features. |
C.Chipperfield’s goal to become a leading architect. |
D.Chipperfield’s amazing architectural achievements. |
A.The creation of visually striking buildings. |
B.The integration of different cultural elements. |
C.The consistent design style in different projects. |
D.The flexible selection of architectural materials. |
A.Research. | B.Restore. | C.Build. | D.Decorate. |
A.Realize personal commercial ambitions. |
B.Take up environmental protection industry. |
C.Make a positive impact on critical social issues. |
D.Encourage more people to major in architecture. |
A.History. | B.Nationalities. | C.National heroes. |
Spanish pianist Alonso Herrero has been appointed as ambassador in the promotion of Shanghai as an international tourist destination. Having lived in the city for more than seven years, he believes Shanghai is the perfect home for
In the role, he witnessed China’s first
“After a week in Shanghai I felt like I belonged here,” he says, and owes that to the
Alonso notes that, in the past decade, new performing halls
8 . Born in Iris Barre l in 1921, Apfel was brought up in Queens, New York. As a daughter of a successful small business owner, she studied art and art history before working as a copywriter for Women’s Wear Daily.
With her husband Carl, Apfel started a textile and fabric (纺织及织物) reproduction business in 1950. Her firm managed White House restoration projects for nine presidents, ranging from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton.
Known for her charming personality and deep devotion to work, Apfel became a late-in-life fashion influence r through her unique style — featuring bushels of bracelets (手镯), piles of necklaces, and those unmistakably large, heavy-framed glasses.
Apfel’s star brightened as she aged. At 90, she was teaching at the University of Texas at Austin. At age 94, she was the subject of a well-reviewed documentary by Albert Maysles. At age 97, she became a professional fashion model, represented by a top agency, IMG. She modeled for Vogue Italia, Kate Spade and M. A. C, and at the time of her death, she held the record for being the oldest person to have a Barbie doll crafted in her likeness by Mattel. That year, her autobiography (自传), Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon, was published in 2018.
In a 2015 NPR story, Apfel told a reporter Ina Jaffe that she took pride in having inspired people over the years. She remembered meeting one woman who claimed that Apfe l had changed her life.
“She said ‘I learned that if I don’t have to dress like everybody else, I do not have to think like everybody else’,” the designer recalled with joy. “And I thought, boy, if I could do that for a few people, I achieved something.”
“She became an inspiration for so many people,” jewelry designer Alexis Bittar said in a statement. “Through living her life on her own terms, it messaged to women that they don’t need to hide in the shadows as they age; they actually can continue to glow and get better at what they do and look like.”
1. What was once Iris Apfel’s job before becoming a fashion influencer?A.An actress. | B.A White House worker. |
C.A professional fashion model. | D.A copywriter for Women’s Wear Daily. |
a) Apfel studied art and art history.
b) Apfel published the book, Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon.
c) Apfel started a textile and fabric reproduction business.
d) Apfel worked as a copywriter for Women’s Wear Daily.
e) Apfel was featured in a documentary by Albert Maysles.
A.abcd | B.adobe | C.adceb | D.aecdb |
A.Apfel inspired her to become a designer. |
B.Apfel taught her not to dress like anyone else. |
C.Apfel was proud of her influence on others’ life. |
D.Apfel encouraged her to become a model for others. |
A.Fearless and considerate. | B.Unique and responsible. |
C.Cautious and innovative. | D.All-around and influential. |
1. What happened to Stevie Wonder shortly after his birth?
A.He broke his arm. |
B.He was unable to see. |
C.He couldn’t hear anything. |
A.As a child. | B.As an adult. | C.As a teenager. |
A.In the 1960s. | B.In the 1970s. | C.In the 1980s. |
10 . Mattel has announced the latest release in its “Inspiring Women” series, releasing a doll on Tuesday dedicated to conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall. Goodall, 88, began her ground-breaking research on chimpanzees in East Africa more than 60 years ago.
“My entire career, I’ve wanted to help inspire kids to be curious and explore the world around them,” Goodall said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to partner with Barbie and encourage young children to learn from their environment and feel a sense that they can make a difference.”
The new doll’s launch coincides with the 62nd anniversary of Goodall’s first visit to Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, where she conducted ground-breaking research on wild chimpanzees. It also comes just ahead of World Chimpanzee Day on July 14.
Her figurine (小雕像) wears a khaki shirt and shorts, a pair of binoculars and holds a notebook. It also comes with a miniature replica of David Greybeard, the first ma le chimp Dr. Goodall named and discovered making tools out of sticks. Goodall’s doll is made from ocean-bound plastic and is part of Mattel’s Inspiring Women Series, which pays tribute (致敬) to courageous and risk-taking women. Prior dolls in the collection include Ida B. Wells, Dr. Maya Angelou and Eleanor Roosevelt.
“Kids need more role models like Dr. Jane Goodall, because imagining they can be anything is just the beginning — seeing it makes all the difference,” Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Mattel dolls, said in a statement. Barbie has also teamed up with the Jane Goodall Institute to launch its 2022 Barbie Career of the Year Eco-Leadership Team, a line of dolls with “green careers” such as a Chief Sustainability Officer and Renewable Energy Engineer. The company hopes the collection can inspire kids to learn more about green careers.
1. When did Goodall begin research on chimpanzees?A.In her twenties. | B.In her forties. | C.In her sixties. | D.In her eighties. |
A.To increase its sale of Barbie. |
B.To collect money for national parks. |
C.To give young people role models. |
D.To raise people’s awareness of wild life protection. |
A.Kind and creative. | B.Brave and strong-willed. |
C.Friendly and kind. | D.Generous and hard-working. |
A.Jane Goodall Was Highly Respected |
B.Jane Goodall Is an Influential Researcher |
C.Kids Need Great People to Inspire Them |
D.Mattel Released a Barbie Toll of Jane Goodall |