Oregon Country Fair(OCF), 9 am to 7 pm on March 8 - 10
OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non - profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine.Wonderful craft & music never stop.From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello.For tickets, go and visit www.Oregoncountryfair.org.
30th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12 - 14
The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players.In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts.Just go west, and you can’t miss it.It is about 20 miles south of Astoria.To learn more about it, visit the website www.Seasideor.com.
Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26 - 27
The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200 - mile - long relay that consists of 15, 000 runners and 4, 100 volunteers.It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt.Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon.People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded.There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water.If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast. com.
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1. OCF covers the following EXCEPT ________.
A.music | B.dishes | C.dance | D.artworks |
A.In 1982. | B.In 1986. | C.In 1988. | D.In 1992. |
A.www.Seasideor.com. |
B.www.Hoodtocoast.com. |
C.www.aadfv.blogspot.com. |
D.www.Oregoncountryfair.org. |
A.the relay will last a long period | B.they have to offer food and water |
C.the weather is bad during the relay | D.too many people will go there |
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1. The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people at a time.
A.five | B.eight | C.thirteen | D.ten |
A.$12,600. | B.$15,400. | C.$11,400. | D.$13,200. |
A.like adventure |
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C.enjoy the winter sports |
D.seek excitement in the sea |
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【推荐2】They say there is power in names and nowhere is that truer than China, where Chinese characters often carry a deep significance. For any brand planning to enter the Chinese market, choosing the right Chinese name is usually a top priority.
In choosing their Chinese name, brands should consider something that is memorable, easy to pronounce and with no negative meaning in the multiple Chinese dialects, and that conveys a sense of the brand’s DNA. This can be a challenge for luxury fashion houses, as their name often comes with its own heritage(传统) and meaning. However, they also have the advantage that they may enjoy a certain degree of brand recognition in China.
Brands have three main options when it comes to choosing a Chinese name. The majority choose a simple transliteration(音译), choosing a series of characters with sounds that are closely similar to the pronunciation of the brand’s original name. For example, Dior’s Chinese name is“迪奥”(di’ao).The two characters, while meaningless in combination, respectively mean “to enlighten” and “mysterious”, a smart choice for this brand.
Since more and more Chinese people are travelling abroad and they tend to pick up a short form, for instance, LV for Louis Vuitton, brands might wonder whether it is even necessary to spend considerable time and energy coming up with an official Chinese name. Nevertheless, most marketers still advise that brands select an official Chinese name. “Although brands only use their English name on their shop front, they still need a Chinese name, as their customers, sales assistants and floor managers usually won’t use the English name,” argues Louis Houdart, CEO of China-based branding agency Creative Capital.
Houdart adds that it is important for brands to establish and popularize their Chinese name, otherwise they might run the risk of customers’ coming up with their own understanding and pronunciation, messing their brand’s image and leaving it open to copyright infringement(侵权).
1. What’s the bright side for luxury fashion houses while choosing a Chinese name?A.It’s possible for those brands to be recognized by Chinese customers. |
B.It’s lucky to decide a Chinese name that can be accepted by Chinese consumers. |
C.It’s easy for them to contain their heritage and meaning in their Chinese name. |
D.It’s unnecessary for those brands to spend energy choosing a proper Chinese name. |
A.Giving the name a short form “BV”. | B.Translating the name into宝格丽. |
C.Ignoring Chinese customers’ demand. | D.Sticking to the English name. |
A.Diane Von Furstenberg is usually referred to as “DVF” instead of a Chinese name. |
B.It is essential for brands to set up their Chinese name and make it understandable. |
C.Louis Vuitton has never meant to come up with an official Chinese name so far. |
D.Chinese consumers get fairly used to pronouncing those brand’s names in English. |
A.Behind the Right Chinese Name | B.The Influence of Famous Brands |
C.The Power of Brand Recognition | D.The History of Famous Brands |
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1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits?
A.Take notes. |
B.Be with her. |
C.Buy medicine. |
D.Give her gifts. |
A.Keeping her medical information together. |
B.Buying all gifts for her from one company. |
C.Making a list of her medical check-ups. |
D.Storing her medicines in a safe place. |
A.In Gift No. 1. | B.In Gift No. 2. |
C.In Gift No. 3. | D.In Gift No. 4. |
A.enjoy good sleep | B.be well-organized |
C.get extra support | D.give others help |
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C.waiter/ waitress | D.office cleaner |
A.job-p3b7u-1365632206 @ craigslist.org |
B.job-tkupe 1329358152 @ craigslist. org. |
C.jim @ californiaaquatics. Com |
D.rebecharv @ aol.com |
A.Being familiar with computers. |
B.Having a knowledge of wines. |
C.Knowing more about menus. |
D.Working well under pressure. |
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【推荐3】On the day Apple debuted the often-delayed white-colored iPhone 4, the company’s marketing department gave a nod to the product’s troubled history.
“Finally.” read the big headline Thursday above a picture of the white phone on the homepage of Apple.com.
The white model was supposed to ship alongside the black one at the iPhone 4’s launch (推出) last June. But design and manufacturing complications delayed the process by 10 months, catching Apple off guard, executives say.
As CNN reported last month, earlier test models of the white iPhone 4 produced unclear photos, especially when the flash(闪光灯) was used. Its whiteness confused the proximity sensor (距离传感器) , which detects when the phone is held next to someone’s head and turns off the touch screen to save battery life.
These problems weren’t present in older iPhones that came in white because they didn’t have flash photography; the proximity sensor was unaffected because the front side of previous models was black.
“We thought we were there a year ago, or less than that, when we launched the iPhone 4, and we weren’t,” Philip Schiller, Apple’s chief marketing executive, said in an interview. “It’s not as simple as making something white. There’s a lot more that goes into both the material science of it —how it holds up over time…but also in how it all works with the sensors. ”
Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White predicts that the white model could help drive sales of Apple’s phones. He says Apple could sell 1 million to 1.5 million every three months until the next iPhone model is unveiled, which is expected to be this fall.
Forty-five people were lined up at Apple’s flagship New York store Thursday morning to buy white iPhones, according to a CNN Money report.
1. The reason why white-colored iPhone 4 was delayed by 10 months is that _______.A.it’s always sold out due to its popularity |
B.it met some problems concerning design and manufacture |
C.it lacked white manufacturing materials |
D.its proximity sensor can’t save battery life |
A.There are multi-colored models of iPhone 4. |
B.The same design problems were also found in older white iPhones. |
C.IPhone4 will be launched this fall. |
D.Originally designers thought they could solve the problems before iPhone 4 was launched. |
A.Why the White iPhone 4 Took So Long |
B.The History of iPhone 4 |
C.The Attraction of White iPhone 4 |
D.The Design and Manufacture of iPhone 4 |
A.to remove one’s mask from his face |
B.to remove a cloth from something, especially as part of a ceremony |
C.to show to the public for the first time |
D.to disappear from the public for the first time |
【推荐1】Chinese athlete Zhang Weili gave the world something to remember at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 292 in Boston. She kept her strawweight (草量级) champion title with an outstanding performance over Brazil’s Amanda Lemos, setting many striking records in the process.
Zhang, the women’s pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world, arrived on the east coast of America as the favorite against the dangerous Brazilian striker, Lemos.
The superior advantage for Zhang began in the opening round. She landed an early strong low kick to put Lemos down. But just as Lemos appeared close to being stopped, she surprised Zhang with a D’Arce choke (达斯绞). When everyone thought it could be the end for Zhang, the champion’s strength carried her through, taking her out of the choke and into position to deliver a quick beating on the ground.
At the end of the battle, Lemos even got a second chance in the fourth round. But in the end, it was business as usual for Zhang, who nearly ended the fight with a knockdown in the final round, finishing as the winner with a scorecard of 50-43, 50-44, and 49-45.
During the exciting match, Zhang set many new records in women’s Mixed Martial Arts(MMA). She finished with 296 strikes, breaking the previous record of 249 held by Valentina Shevchenko. And with Lemos only connecting 29 times, Zhang also set the record for the largest striking differential in women’s MMA by 267 strikes.
In a post-fight interview, Zhang spoke through a translator to thank the Boston crowd for their energy. “My name is ZhangWeili,” then she said in English, cupping her hand to her ear to raise cheers from the crowd. “I’m from China. Do you remember me?”
1. What made Zhang Weili spotlighted by the world?A.She donated all she had to UFC292. |
B.She won world champion titles in a row. |
C.She set many extraordinary records in UFC292. |
D.She represented China to participate in the game. |
A.She called for a time out. | B.The referee stopped Lemos. |
C.She used a special technique. | D.She used her strength to get out. |
A.By listing statistics. | B.By explaining reasons. |
C.By giving examples. | D.By making comparisons. |
A.Easy-going. | B.Strong-willed. | C.Hard-working. | D.Warm-hearted. |
【推荐2】For sports fans, there's nothing better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports venue(场地). But there's nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a waterlogged pitch (场地)or excessive heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disrupting (打乱) the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.
In one sport, golf, major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea levels rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts u cancelled football matches, flooded cricket grounds and golf courses crumbling into the sea.”
The threat to sporting fixtures (体育赛事)from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, commissioned by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that ”By 2050, it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year." This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced revenue (收入) from ticket sales.
Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies. The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40°C over the next decade.
Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors who promote a carbon-neutral message to help protect sporting venues - before it's ‘ game over’.
1. According to the passage, the following sports will be affected by extreme weather exceptA.golf | B.table tennis | C.football | D.cricket |
A.The number of people who are interested in football matches is expected to decrease. |
B.The number of football players is expected to decrease. |
C.The prices of football tickets are expected to go down. |
D.Some football grounds are expected to be flooded. |
A.Sports fans like watching a live event on TV better than at a sports venue. |
B.Golf courses such as St Andrews could not be flooded if sea levels rise a little. |
C.Cricket stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will get very hot over the next decade. |
D.Sports leaders take the effects of climate change very seriously. |
A.Sport and Sporting Venues. | B.Sport and Challenges. |
C.Sport and Climate Change. | D.Sport and Revenue. |
【推荐3】Two days after eight e-sports (电子竞技) games were officially announced to be included in the 19th Asian Games, China’s Edward Gaming (EDG) team earned its first League of Legends World Championship title with a 3-2 win over South Korea in a tough battle on November 7th, immediately drawing cheers from people around the country. The topic “EDG wins” has been viewed more than 2.63 billion times till now on Sina Weibo, ranking the top trending topic for a long time.
With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been appearing, of which e-sports are the most popular. Unlike texts and videos, e-sports go beyond the barriers (障碍) of language and are understandable around the world. E-sports mostly attract those in their early 20s, as shown by the carnival (狂欢) of college students. That in turn makes them a good bridge of communication between young people at home and abroad.
More importantly, the e-sports industry contributes to spreading Chinese culture, as the large audiences mean huge commercial (商业的) potential. In 2020 alone, the sales income of the domestic (国内的) e-sports industry was over 278.69 billion yuan, and involved 280,000 companies, which in turn created over 10 million jobs. According to a media report, nearly 95 percent of graduates from e-sports majors at the Communication University of China in Nanjing, succeeded in finding a job after graduation this year, with 62 percent of them devoted to the e-sports industry, including video game clubs, game design companies and game competition operation companies.
The inclusion of e-sports in major sporting events has been a much-discussed topic in recent years. With more Chinese gaming clubs and teams developing, the industry is expected to become better and better and continue spreading Chinese culture to the world.
1. What did people on Chinese social media cheer for?A.Eight e-sports would be included in Asian Games. |
B.China’s e-sports industry was recognized by the world. |
C.EDG won the League of Legends World Championship. |
D.The 19th Asian Games were announced to be held in China. |
A.The reasons for e-sports’ popularity. |
B.The achievements of digital technology. |
C.The appearance of new forms of cultural exchanges. |
D.The communication between the youths around the world. |
A.Giving examples. | B.Make comparison. | C.Telling stories. | D.Listing figures. |
A.Hopeful. | B.Worried. | C.Doubtful. | D.Careful. |