The first Friday of October is World Smile Day. Created by an artist named Harvey Ball, this day came about as a response to his creation of the smiley face. These little yellow faces are more than just a symbol.
In 1963, Harvey Ball, a graphic (插画) artist from Massachusetts, created the smiley face symbol we’ve all come to know.
In the following years, the symbol has been used in many different ways including clothing, comic books, coffee cup sand more. Harvey worried that the commercialization of the symbol would reduce its impact.
The day is to encourage people to act kind and make others smile.
| A．World Smile Day is very important. |
| B．It seeks to promote people’s connection. |
| C．The kindness will be returned to you soon. |
| D．They’re an expression about the power of smiling. |
| E．The smiley face started to move away from its goal of goodwill. |
| F．Popularity for this symbol broke into the world of popular culture. |
| G．Due to his concern, he came up with the idea of World Smile Day. |
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【推荐1】If you look on the Internet, you will see that almost every day of the year celebrates some kind of food. These “holidays” have become very popular across the United States. They give people a chance to enjoy something they might not eat normally, like National Onion (洋葱) Ring Day, for example. Food holidays also give restaurants and other businesses a chance to promote their products.
But where did these American “holidays” come from? Many are the invention of an Alabama man, John-Bryan Hopkins. He writes about food for his Foodimentary. com website. Hopkins told Time magazine that when he began his site in 2006, there were only 175 “holidays.” “I filled in the rest,” he said.
The National Day Calendar has a list of all the different food and non-food related “holidays.” In the past, the website used to let anyone create their own day—for a price. But now, the site only accepts requests from businesses and other organizations.
While some food “holidays” are indeed made-up, many have historical roots. For example, National Beer Day on April 7 marks the end of a U. S. ban on the production, transport, import and sale of alcoholic drinks. The ban lasted from 1920 until 1933.
The Salvation Army, a Christian group, launched U. S. National Doughnut Day on June 1, 1938. It was meant to honor women who served soldiers doughnuts during World War I.
But not everyone likes food holidays. Bethany Jean Clement is a food writer for the Seattle Times newspaper. She wrote, “I get that some people might be excited by, say, National Doughnut Day. But you really can have a doughnut any day you want!”
Tavi Juarez, also of Foodimentary. com, thinks national food holidays are here to stay. She told the Seattle Times, “In my modest opinion, I believe that food holidays will continue to grow in popularity online because there’s a lot of negativity (消极) out there. Why not choose to celebrate food instead?”
1. Why does the website accept others’ own day?| A．To promote traditional food. | B．To make money. |
| C．To create new holidays. | D．To attract more viewers. |
| A．Law. | B．War. |
| C．Right. | D．Custom. |
| A．John-Bryan Hopkins. | B．The Salvation Army. |
| C．Bethany Jean Clement. | D．Tavi Juarez. |
| A．Good Chances to Enjoy Particular Foods. |
| B．Traditional American Foods on the Internet. |
| C．Tricks of Businesses: Promotion of Products. |
| D．National Food Days: An American Tradition. |
【推荐2】Indonesia’s festival scene is one of the most popular festivals in Southeast Asia, attracting thousands of music and party lovers every year. Make sure to keep an eye on these events.
We The Fest
Born in 2014, We The Fest has become the pioneer on the southeast Asian music festival scene. By mixing the pleasures of art, music, fashion and food, it’s a must-go event for festival lovers. In 2017 it took place over three days for the first time, with more than 50,000 participants. Great names like The Kooks, Phoenix, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have played on We The Fest stage.
DJakarta Warehouse Project
DJakarta Warehouse Project is the biggest EDM festival in southeast Asia, since 2014. When it was born, it wasn’t a festival, but a warehouse party organized by clubs in Jakarta. The event usually takes place in December. Past editions featured world-class DJs, including Carl Cox, Cashmere Cat, Robin Schulz and many others. Before going, make sure to pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a good dance.
Java Jazz Festival
Feeling inspired for some jazz music? BNI Java Jazz Festival history goes back 13 years ago: they are the pioneers of music festivals in Indonesia and held their 14th edition in 2018. They organize many other awesome music projects around the country. This one is unmissable.
A: M Festival
Last but for sure not least is A: M (Absence of Mute) Festival. 2018 has been its first edition, held in Kuningan City Ballroom with a lineup filled with awesome local names. Their mission is to help new musicians enter the industry. Shout out for that and look forward to the next year.
1. DJakarta Warehouse Project differs from other festivals in that ________.| A．it lasts longer |
| B．it starts as a club gathering |
| C．it features Indonesia’s best DJs |
| D．it aims at helping new musicians |
| A．We The Fest. |
| B．DJakarta Warehouse Project. |
| C．Java Jazz Festival. |
| D．A: M Festival. |
| A．To highlight the popularity of music. |
| B．To attract more visitors to Indonesia. |
| C．To compare different Indonesia’s festivals. |
| D．To introduce Indonesia’s festivals to the public. |
According to BBC, the language of Christmas is not completely the same in the US and UK. “Americans will appear confused or chuckle(暗自笑) to themselves if you wish them ‘Happy Christmas’ instead of ‘Merry Christmas’,” BBC said. In addition, the shortening of Christmas to “Chrimbo” is almost unknown in the US. Another difference is the name of the white-bearded man. British people usually call him “Father Christmas” while Americans refer to him only as “Santa Claus” or simply “Santa”.
A good, old US Christmas dinner doesn’t necessarily（必然地）have turkey. BBC explained that Americans prepare special food for Thanksgiving, and they often go for ham or roast beef on Christmas Day. Christmas cake, and Christmas pudding are popular desserts(餐后甜点)in the UK. In the US, however, your post-meal treat will probably be one of the following: pumpkin pie, fruit cake, apple pie, or sweet potato pie.
In the US, but not in the UK, the beautiful Christmas decorations you see in films are real, and some people even turn their houses into light shows, according to BBC. “Driving through American suburbia (郊区) at Christmas can sometimes feel like a tour of Disney World,” the news network described.
1. What might be the best title for the passage?
| A．Christmas in the world |
| B．Christmas and traditions |
| C．The importance of Christmas |
| D．Christmas on both sides of the Atlantic |
| A．“Chrimbo” is more widely used in the UK. |
| B．We’d better say “Happy Christmas” to Americans. |
| C．White-bearded man is usually called “Father Christmas” in the US. |
| D．The language of Christmas is almost the same in the US and UK. |
| A．Christmas is not exactly the same in the US and UK. |
| B．You can see the beautiful Christmas decorations in the UK. |
| C．Christmas cake, pudding are popular with American people. |
| D．You may have apple pie or fruit cake in your post-meal in the UK. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A culture magazine. |
| C．A guide book. | D．A business report. |
