Guan Shanyue Art Museum
Shenzhen artists are sending hope and gratitude to the Chinese COVID-19 frontline workers through 215 artworks at the “We Are Together” exhibition running until May 17. The paintings, sculptures, photographs and music videos show medical workers, delivery men, cleaners, police officers and volunteers working tirelessly during the outbreak. Meanwhile, a selection of master Quan Shanyue’s paintings featuring flowers and birds are also on display until July.
Hours: 9 a. m. -12 pm; 2 pm. 4. 30 p. m. closed Mondays.
He Xiangning Art Museum
Selected paintings by master He Xiangning are offering an in-depth review of her revolutionary and artistic career. The paintings mainly portray plum blossoms, pine trees, lions, tigers, and landscapes. Meanwhile, contemporary Chinese oil paintings produced in the past 30 years are also on display at the “AS Times Go By” exhibition until May 5.
Hours: 9:30 a. m. -4:30 p. m. , closed Mondays.
MixC Shenzhen Bay
The “Fantastic Dali” exhibition, running until May 5, presents an unimaginable world of 200 artworks by Spanish master Salvador Dali. Another exhibition running until May 28 features painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” by Ming artist Qiu Ying (1494-1552) and vivid scenes for visitors to take photos.
Hours (Dali):10 a. m. -7 p. m. (Mon. -Fri. ), 10 a. m. -9 p. m. (Sat. -Sun)
Hours(Qiu Ying):10 a. m. -9 p. m. , closed
Mondays. Cartoon Museum
At this exhibition, you can come behind the scenes with us to see how cartoon characters are created in the past 30 years. You can feel the moon dust flying into your face or take part in a wildlife adventure in our 3-D cinema. You will search for and see elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions and leopards, closely but safely with advanced 3D technology.
Hours: 9 a. m. -6:30 p. m. , closed Mondays
1. What are on exhibition in Guan Shanyue Art Museum?| A．Artworks by a Spanish master. |
| B．Paintings featuring landscapes. |
| C．Cartoon characters in the past decades. |
| D．Artworks honoring COVID-19 fighters. |
| A．“Fantastic Dali”. | B．“We Are Together”. |
| C．“As Times Go By”. | D．“Along the River During the Qingming Festival”. |
| A．An art website. | B．A travel journal. |
| C．A painting album. | D．A comic book. |
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【推荐1】As the spring and summer are finally upon us, the HOA (Homeowner Association) communities are planning events to get the neighborhood involved and interacting. Below are some great event ideas for your community.
Spring fling cookout
This is a great way to get to know your neighbors and build a sense of community. To keep the costs down, make it a potluck(自备餐宴会). If someone doesn't like to cook, have them bring dinks or utensils(餐具). Have a few neighbors bring their gill if it is convenient for hot dogs and hamburgers. Set it up in a buffet style to allow one to pick and choose their favorites on each table and keep things moving. Plan game areas for all ages. Finally, make a playlist. Music really sets a great mood. Make sure you have a good mix of songs for every listener.
Community-wide garage sales
It's suitable to hold garage sales in the spring and fall. Having a neighborhood yard sale usually attracts larger crowds because there is an opportunity for lots of bargains without having to walk a long distance or car hop from location to location. If your community has a large area you could stage it as a mini flea market. Remember, one's junk is another's treasure!
Welcome spring
For a great children's event, decorate a flower pot and plant a seed to welcome the spring. Adults are welcome to participate. Host a nature walk in your neighborhood. This is a great way to educate the community about green practices and conservation. If you need help with this, contact your local garden center or your community landscaper to see if you can get a volunteer for an hour or so for this event.
Movies in the park
If your neighborhood has a great open park area where blankets can be spread out, think about holding a family movie night. Movie nights are great fun for all under the stars on a warm summer night. Outdoor movie rental screens are easy to rent and set up. Family movies, such as Toy Story, Cars and Monsters, Inc, are appropriate for all to see.
1. What is the aim of HOA community events?| A．Helping people to cook foo. |
| B．Encouraging people to enjoy life. |
| C．Raising people's awareness of sharing. |
| D．Developing better community relationships. |
| A．A potluck with low costs and various food. |
| B．A great way to build confidence and relationship. |
| C．A meal that guests serve themselves from one table to another. |
| D．An outdoor activity held in a community with food, game and music. |
| A．An appropriate family movie for all to see. |
| B．A warm summer night with stars in the sky. |
| C．An outdoor movie rental screen ready to be set up. |
| D．A great open park area for blankets to be spread out. |
【推荐2】Below is a list of our top things to do around Lancaster County this October.
Local Makers Market
October 2 I Shops @ Rockvale
Stop by the Shops @ Rockvale and shop in the Local Makers Market. This market will have a variety of handmade goods including skin & body care products, candles, pottery, home decorations and so much more! Take a bite to eat from one of the food stands on site and continue your day of shopping.
Bridge Bust: Rivertown Redemption
October 5 I Front Street, Marietta
Vendors line Front Street, Marietta for the annual Bridge Bust! The 1 mile stretch of street is closed to traffic so visitors can visit a variety of traders and purchase delicious food. This is an event for the whole family. It’s a chance to enjoy craft beer, shop for local goods, and be part of the community.
Heritage Day & Car Show
October 11 I Star Barn Village
Calling all car enthusiasts! Enjoy an outing at the beautiful and historic 275-acre Stone Gables Estate and see a variety of makes, models, and years of cars and trucks on display. Many are classics that have been lovingly restored while others may be newer models. Take time to walk the property, enjoy cheep foods, and ride the train, but most of all, have fun with your family and meet new friends.
Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival
October 15 – 17 I Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Roots and Blues is an annual festival of music and art held in beautiful downtown Lancaster Pennsylvania, USA. Expect at least 60 different musical artists over the 3-day festival.
1. What can you buy at Shops @ Rockvale?| A．Foreign foods and drinks. | B．Local handmade goods. |
| C．Classic models of cars and trucks. | D．Goods of historical significance. |
| A．Both take place in a street. | B．Both offer hands-on opportunities. |
| C．Both exhibit varieties of cars. | D．Both attract families to visit. |
| A．Local Makers Market. | B．Heritage Day & Car Show. |
| C．Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival. | D．Bridge Bust: Rivertown Redemption. |
【推荐3】An old friend from California called from the airport to tell me that he had arrived. I was not able to leave the office, but I had made plans for his arrival. After explaining (解释) where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat (门垫). Since I knew it would be pretty late before I could get home, I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was in the refrigerator(电冰箱).
Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said, he was listening to some of my records after having had a delicious meal. Now, he said, he was drinking a glass of orange juice. When I asked him if he had had any difficulty finding the house, he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next door neighbor's house!
1. The old friend of the writer called him ______.| A．to tell the writer to meet him at the airport |
| B．to ask the writer to make plans for his arrival |
| C．to ask the writer to leave the office |
| D．to tell the writer about his arrival |
| A．he hadn't found the key | B．the living room window was left open |
| C．he had difficulty opening the door | D．there was an apple tree outside |
| A．From the writer’s home | B．At the airport |
| C．In his office | D．From the writer’s neighbor's house |
【推荐1】Family Programs at the National Gallery of Art are based on a philosophy of developing observation and thinking skills, and inspiring curiosity and wonder. Please note that some programs require advance registration.
■Virtual Artful Conversations
Find out what you can discover when you spend an hour exploring a single work of art! Each month, our museum educators and special guests will lead a 60-minute guided discussion of a masterpiece from the National Gallery’s collection. Registration is required for this free program. Adults must attend the session alongside children(ages 7-12).
■Art Investigators
This free program helps children(ages 4-7) make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a simple hands-on activity. Each program is approximately 60 minutes.
■Family Workshops
Workshops provide the opportunity to explore artists’ thinking. Taught by museum educators, each workshop includes a conversation in the galleries. Family Workshops are designed for children(ages 8-11) and adults to participate in together. Workshops are free but preregistration is required. Sign-language interpretation is available for Family Workshops.
■Storytime
Together we’ll read a book aloud, move and play. We welcome all ages. The featured children’s book will be read in both English and Spanish. Advance registration is not required. Storytime is free of charge.
1. What can you do in Virtual Artful Conversations?| A．Make a work of art. | B．Analyse artists' thinking. |
| C．Have a guided discussion. | D．Learn both English and Spanish. |
| A．Virtual Artful Conversations. | B．Art Investigators. |
| C．Family Workshops. | D．Storytime. |
| A．They are all free of charge. | B．They all last about 60 minutes. |
| C．They are all popular with parents. | D．They all need advance registration. |
【推荐2】Here are four French art exhibitions which look at the poetry of Pablo Picasso, old photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson, the history of technology and the fashion design by Coco Chanel.
Musee National Picasso-1 Paris
On view at the famous Musee National Picasso-Paris, an exhibition called Picasso Poet looks at the poems that Pablo Picasso wrote in his lifetime. It’s more than just framed pieces of paper but a look into his handwritten plays, typewritten artist books, hand-painted poems, drawings and paintings.
Until June 2021.
Price: $10
Metiers Art Museum
It’s one of the most overlooked museums in Paris, and it’s well worth a day trip rather than just waiting in line at the Louvre. Their collection of railway engineering machines, retro (复古风格的) televisions, cameras and typewriters walks us through the history of technology over the past 200 years.
Until May 2021.
Price: $14
Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
This quiet little museum features (以……为特色) more than just photos by the French master photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. There is also a solo show which features the photos of Chilean photographer Sergio Larrain on show at the present time. Henri’s photos featuring London taken in the winter of 1958 to 1959 include street scenes with fog and rain as well as the local people’s daily lives.
Until July 2021.
Price: Free
Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera is the most famous fashion museum in Paris, and it’s been closed for the past 2 years for repair. Now, it’s reopened with a public exhibition honoring French designer, Coco Chanel. It traces the career of one woman who broke the glass ceiling in fashion design and features over 350 dresses and jewels. It continues in the newly decorated basement galleries, which aren’t to be missed.
Until August 2021.
Price: $20
1. What does the article tell us about Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation?| A．This museum is large and modern. |
| B．There is a show featuring the photos of Sergio Larrain. |
| C．Photos of the show were taken in the autumn of 1959. |
| D．Photos on view are about the daily lives of people around the world. |
| A．Musee National Picasso-Paris. |
| B．Henry Cartier Bresson Foug dlation. |
| C．Metiers Art Museum. |
| D．Palais Galliera. |
| A．Enjoy Picasso’s poems. |
| B．Visit a photography exhibition about Paris. |
| C．View the last century’s changing fashion trends. |
| D．Appreciate Coco Chanel’s design. |
The writer Martin Bailey believes Vincent van Gogh drew inspiration from Hokusai’s The Great Wave when he painted one of his most dazzling and celebrated works, Starry Night.
Side by side, the similarities are obvious. In the Hokusai, Bailey points out that the wave towers over the volcanic peak of Mount Fuji. In the Van Gogh: “The swirling mass in the sky hurtles towards the more gentle slopes of Les Alpilles.”
It is known by art historians that Van Gogh had a passion for Japanese art and was a keen collector of Japanese prints. He particularly admired Hokusai’s The Great Wave which is today one of the most recognizable and reproduced artworks of all.
Starry Night was painted in the summer of 1889 when Van Gogh was in a small mental asylum on the outskirts of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
“I did research on the other patients in the asylum and they were all in a terrible state so it must have been very, very difficult for him to adjust his life. I think it was art which kept him sane and gave him a reason to live.” He painted Starry Night in June, inspired by the night sky that he looked up at through the bars of his cell and the stunning Provence landscape with its wheat fields, cypress trees and olive groves.
Bailey argues that Van Gogh was also inspired, possibly unconsciously, by his memories of The Great Wave. “He didn’t have the print with him but he obviously remembered it in great detail. He had a very strong visual memory.” Bailey, however, insists that the comparison should not be seen as diminishing the brilliance of Starry Night. The painting was “a work of imagination with all sorts of conscious and unconscious elements which must have come into Vincent’s mind when he was doing the painting.”
“It is surprising no one has made this comparison before. I’ve put it to a number of Hokusai and Van Gogh experts and they have all said it is a very interesting theory. It is difficult to prove but my feeling is that it is highly likely.”
Starry Night is today regarded as one of Van Gogh’s true masterpieces although the artist himself never regarded it that way. “It is incredible,” said Bailey.
“If you go to the Museum of Modern Art in New York where Starry Night is on display there are more people with their cameras out in front of it than probably any of the other paintings there.
“Who would imagine someone living in a mental asylum would be able to paint such a marvelous work?”
1. Which of the following claims may Martin Bailey support?| A．The Great Wave and Starry Night have nothing in common. |
| B．The existence of The Great Wave makes Starry Night less brilliant. |
| C．Starry Night was created based on the general idea of The Great Wave. |
| D．Starry Night is a masterpiece inspired by The Great Wave to some extent. |
| A．Both of them were created in mental asylums |
| B．Both of them depicted a rare natural phenomenon. |
| C．Both of them drew their main elements from Japan. |
| D．Both of them impress people with the natural power they embody. |
| A．Van Gogh sold Starry Night to make ends meet. |
| B．The painting was created when Van Gogh was in the wheat field. |
| C．The print of The Great Wave carried by Van Gogh inspired him to draw Starry Night. |
| D．The unique ability to memorize painting details might have helped Van Gogh complete Starry Night. |
| A．Those living in mental asylums have no chance to create great works. |
| B．The negative influence of the surroundings urge artists to draw better. |
| C．It is astonishing that artists are able to create masterpieces in terrible surroundings. |
| D．Only those staying in mental asylums are able to paint such an incredibly beautiful masterpiece |
【推荐1】Bright Side did some research on many places throughout the world where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!
Roubaix, France
If you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.
Buffalo. USA
Buffalo offers whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest amount of money into its decoration. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.
Liverpool, Great Britain
In Liverpool, most of houses were abandoned (遗弃）by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property（房产）.
Candela, Italy
If you still have any doubts about spending $1 on a house, you should know: the government will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent（永久的）citizen and have an income of $7500 per year. If moving alone, you will get $800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person.
For more information of other cities, please Click Here.
1. Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with 1$?| A．To improve the lives of poor people. |
| B．To make the city attractive at no cost. |
| C．To solve the problems of employment. |
| D．To attract people to the industrial areas. |
| A．You need to be an unemployed citizen. |
| B．You should live in the house for 3 years. |
| C．It must be your first house purchase. |
| D．You have to repair and decorate the house. |
| A．$3200 | B．$9600 |
| C．$800 | D．$7500 |
【推荐2】FOUR OF THE WORLD'S HAPPIEST CITIES Dan Buettner set out to find the happiest places on earth, and he thinks he's discovered four on four different continents. If you're looking for a cheery destination for your next vacation, consider these four spots.
 Singapore | Being one of the most crowded cities in the world and citizens known for being workaholics, it's hard to imagine Singapore having one of the happiest populations on earth. And yet in a recent survey, 95% of them said they were very happy. They give their city high marks for cleanliness and safety-subways are neat and unfailingly arrive on time, and police are seen as helpful and good at their jobs. What's more, they feel they can count on their neighbors. |
 Århus, Denmark | The residents of Århus cheerfully pay 68% of their income in taxes, knowing that in return they will be guaranteed free healthcare, free daycare, and a top education for their children. A city of 300,000 with an exciting cultural scene, the sense of community and equality, as well as easy access to the nearby sea and surrounding countryside, make Århus seem more like a small town. |
 San Luis Obispo, CA | People of San Luis Obispo are more likely than residents of other U.S. cities to smile and experience joy and are less likely to experience pain or depression. Some 64，000 of the 260,000 people volunteer at over 11,000 non-profit organizations. "Quick access makes it easy to be involved," resident Pierre Rademaker told Buettner. |
 Monterrey, Mexico | Unlike San Luis Obispans, the people of Monterrey don't enjoy high household (家庭) incomes or access to good healthcare. Instead, with their faith in God and family, they are able to tough it out through bad times. "We laugh at sickness, poverty and even death," says Basanez. "We even have a holiday to celebrate death. November 2, the Day of the Dead, is one of the biggest holidays of the year." |
| A．Singapore | B．Århus | C．San Luis Obispo | D．Monterrey |
| A．there are hardworking | B．there never save money |
| C．are happy because others die | D．are optimistic even in difficulty |
| A．Nature | B．Entertainment | C．Travel | D．Education |
【推荐3】The Stories Behind 3 of the Photos from Our Pictures of the Year
Each year, National Geographic will publish a special issue to showcase some of the impressive images taken around the globe to celebrate the high-quality photography. This year, 49 were selected as the best photos of the year out of millions of images, and the photo editors give a glimpse behind the scenes of 3 images included in 2022 Pictures of the Year annual special issue.
Qaanaaq, Greenland//Kiliii Yüyan
Photographer Kiliii Yuyan is no stranger to documenting the daily lives of native peoples and the issues they face around the world. He commits himself to capturing surprising and unique images for each story while his colleague Mallory has quit in their tracks. In his story, two cousins push strollers (婴儿车) across a snowy plain in Greenland on their way to annual dogsled races. The story itself challenges readers to think about how to treat their ecosystem without destroying it and gives more insight into the daily lives of Inughuit women.
Canary Islands, Spain//Carsten Peter
It’s hard to capture the speed, texture, and sense of danger of lava flowing from a volcanic eruption, but that’s what photographer Carsten Peter achieved with this image. He documented the 85-day eruption for National Geographic, then returned to focus on the damage and on the scientific fieldwork that had been done once the slow-moving lava had cooled.
Minneriya. Sri Lanka//Brent Stirton
Photographer Brent Stirton provided a window into these animals’ lives, which she hopes will increase awareness and stir up sympathy through the photo.
The image was tough to capture not only because Stirton needed to get close to the wild animals for the frame but also because it was a challenging time to work in Sri Lanka. The government was collapsing in economic decline. “I think there’s an opportunity to show people a side of animals they may have not seen before,” she says.
For more pictures and stories, please click the https://www. nationalgeographic.com.
1. Whose image cares about people’s life?| A．Mallory’s. | B．Carsten Peter’s. |
| C．Kiliii Yuyan’s. | D．Brent Stirton’s. |
| A．They all take efforts and patience. |
| B．They are all about the environment. |
| C．They all provide a window into animals’ lives. |
| D．They all make a difference to scientific fieldwork. |
| A．A travel magazine. |
| B．An academic article. |
| C．A biology textbook. |
| D．A photography website. |
