Only you can know what is best for your living room or bedroom. It’s up to you to choose what kind of canvas wall art piece (帆布油画) to decorate your home. To help you choose, we have created a list of the most popular categories of canvas prints.
FoodEveryone loves a good food moment! Food canvases are especially appropriate for the kitchen and dining hall, but that doesn’t mean that you cannot have a canvas with a food theme (主题) in other rooms as well. From bread to wine and fruits or even a picture of a single egg, if you love food theme, explore your strong feeling with wall art!
SayingsSayings are a very popular wall decoration. If you like to be reminded of wise thoughts and good ideas, a saying canvas is perfect for you! It is best to display saying wall art where it is easy to read it. Just make sure the piece has big enough letters to be readable everywhere in the room. What kind of sayings to choose? Go for something that speaks to your heart.
NatureEven though nowadays a lot of us live in the city and love the city life, we still time to time long for a simple country living. Almost everyone enjoys a nice time in nature and canvas print wall art can be a good reminder of the beauty of nature.
AnimalsAnimals are not just for the kids’ rooms. A lion or an elephant, and so on, is excellent for a living room or even a home office. You can always choose the animal print with a clever saying if you want to. If you like cats or dogs and enjoy playful photos of your favorite animals, just have them printed on the canvas!
1. Which theme do you prefer if you want to be inspired?| A．Food. | B．Sayings. | C．Nature. | D．Animals. |
| A．Hanging it only in your kids’ room. |
| B．Turning to an expert for advice. |
| C．Choosing the animal print with a saying. |
| D．Choosing an animal character from a film. |
| A．Product advertising. | B．Environmental protection. |
| C．Children education. | D．Indoor decorations. |
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【推荐1】You dream. You make goals. You work hard. You expect results. But usually those expectations are not met.
Avoid coming to a conclusion too soon, because most of the time, things aren’t as bad as you thought. We tend to worry unnecessarily.
Be hopeful and allow yourself to open up to endless possibilities.
| A．Write your thoughts down. |
| B．Hope is an amazing feeling. |
| C．You don’t achieve your goals. |
| D．Make preparations ahead of time. |
| E．You’d better ask for help when it is necessary. |
| F．Don’t focus too much on controlling everything. |
| G．So wait before forming an opinion about a particular situation. |
【推荐2】Nothing can substitute(替代) for a good night's sleep. There are some effective ways to reset your sleep cycle.
●Have a light dinner
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man.
●Change it gradually
It is important to change your sleep cycle gradually in order to avoid stress and different sleep disorders. The most suitable way is to increase it by 15 minutes a time. If you have to wake up earlier, then try to fall asleep 15 minutes earlier each evening.
●
People's body is influenced by light and darkness.
Doctors strongly recommend darkening the bedroom before sleep. Switch off laptops and other sources of light in your bedroom. Moreover, close your curtains at night, so you will be able to sleep calmly.
●Keep regular hours
Consistency(developing regular sleeping hours)is the best way to change your sleep cycle.
●Stop hitting the snooze button(止闹按钮)
I think everyone knows about those tempting five extra minutes in the morning. It doesn't count, but you can turn these five extra minutes into ten or half an hour and you will realize that you are late. The morning that starts with stress isn't a good beginning of your day. There are many ways to stop hitting the snooze button.
| A．Prepare your room for the sleep |
| B．This saying has a deep and wise meaning |
| C．Turn off the light once entering your room |
| D．You should stick to the same sleep and wake-up time schedule |
| E．Do something low-stress and boring until you discover that you are tired |
| F．The most effective way is to put an alarm clock on the other side of the room |
| G．It may be difficult to fall asleep at once, so take some relaxing ways like a bath |
【推荐3】Travelling can be a positive and life-changing experience. While it is possible for you to feel tired, it will turn you into a storyteller.
First things first, it is important to know why you want to travel. Is it for some adventure, relaxation or to experience new things?
When you’ve decided where you want to go, the next most important thing is to check your budget. Do you think you’ve got enough bills in your pocket that you can travel to your chosen place?
Once you know why you want to travel and have the budget in hand, you can have a better idea about the type of destination you want to visit. Are you interested in historic sites? Beaches? Night life? Mountains?
Even if you know you’ve saved enough, you still want to travel as cheaply as possible and save some more. So look for cheap travel deals across the Internet and you’ll surely find a deal and experience that suits your budget. Some deals even include hotel accommodation, transport, city tours, etc.
| A．If done right |
| B．If you depend on your interests |
| C．Once you understand the reason for your travel |
| D．If not, it’s time to start saving now with a positive attitude |
| E．It is important that you should choose the way of travelling |
| F．If having enough money you can choose to travel to a farther place |
| G．One good trick is to book flights as early as possible for discounts and special offers |
【推荐1】Fascination Auto
FRANKFURT, Germany-European automakers are preparing for the biggest European motor show, the 89th International Automobile-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt, with affordable new family coupe (小汽车) and range-topping luxury models.
Maserati Spyder GT
Maserati’s new Spyder GT may resemble the coupe on the outer appearance, but it has a shorter wheelbase, a new engine and a new mechanical platform. The coupe won’t receive those changes until 2021. The new 4.4-liter V-8 engine gets 390 horsepower and 44 pounds lighter than the 3.2-liter biturbo power plant it replaces. The Spyder is expected to be about $138,000.
Saab 9X
Described by Saab, the 9X is a sports coupe that combines the features of a coupe, roadster (跑车), sedan (私家轿车) and pickup truck. The two-door coupe, created by Michael Mauer, is a preview of future Saab styling signal.
BMW 9 Series
A fourth generation of BMW’s high-dollar sedan arrives for 2021, introducing what BMW says is the world’s first six-speed automatic transmission (变速器). The V-8 engine is said to be loaded with technical advances. It develops 353 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of twisting force. The latest version of BMW’s Head Protection System adds rear-side airbags. Active Knee Protection, which contains an additional airbag to protect the knees of front passengers, is a new feature.
Porsche 911Carrera Targa
The third model in the 911 Carrera series in the redesigned Targa, which joins the coupe. The Targa’s whole glass roof covers nearly 5 square feet and is powered by two electric motors. The rear window is now folded for a bigger cargo bay, which has increased from 7.1 to 8.1 cubic feet.
1. What does“biturbo power plant”refer to in Paragraph 2?| A．Wheelbase. | B．Horsepower. |
| C．Platform. | D．Engine. |
| A．Saab 9X. | B．BMW 9 Series. |
| C．Maserati Spyder GT. | D．Porsche 911 Carrera Targa. |
| A．It signals the style of future coupes. |
| B．It provides all-glass top for the owner. |
| C．It is a combination of various functions. |
| D．It resembles the other four-door coupes physically. |
【推荐2】Poetry is one of mankind’s oldest art forms. Since first analyzed by Aristotle, poetry has been part of every major art movement, and some say it captures emotion better than any other forms. Reading peotry is necessary to gain a full understanding of the world and has many additional benefits .
The immediate benefits of reading poetry are improvements to vocabulary. Poetry makes the reader familiar with new terms and encourages verbal analysis. This presents reading as a creative act in its own right. The common practice of memorizing poems also improves long-term brain health. Studies have shown that people who memorize and recall poems are less susceptible (受影响) to Alzheimer’s.
Poetry also improves critical thinking by forcing a reader to think. In great poetry, meaning is not obvious or one-dimensional (维度). Understanding poetry is an active practice, rather than the passive engagement encouraged with prose (散文). Readers of poetry are more likely than nonreaders to analyze information for viewpoints. This skill benefits students, but also anyone who wants to form their own opinions of news items or gain a better perspective upon documents like contracts. The critical thinking skills developed through reading poetry give greater control language itself.
The most remarkable power of literature is its ability to unite reader and writer across time and cultural boundaries. As condensed(浓缩的) literature, poetry offers these benefits in a powerful way. Poetry triggers memories and emotions in its readers. This connection between universal emotions and personal experience encourages the development of empathy. A reader might have no practical conception of what life was like during the Elizabethan-era in England. However, Shakespeare’s Sonnets with their universal themes of love and longing, can bridge the gap of centuries and help us gain an insight into peopled feelings in the 17th century.
1. Which of the following shows the benefit memorizing poetry brings to the brain?| A．It improves peopled long-term memory. |
| B．It improve s one’s ability of analysing issues. |
| C．It makes one less likely to catch Alzheimer’s |
| D．It makes one act more creatively. |
| A．Readers have to analyze information to form viewpoints. |
| B．Readers must understand the obvious meaning of poetry. |
| C．Readers have to gain a better perspective upon documents. |
| D．Readers have to have a good control over language. |
| A．To show poetry motivates us learn different cultures. |
| B．To show poetry helps develop our empathy. |
| C．To show the universal themes of poetry. |
| D．To show Shakespeare’s understanding of life. |
| A．To ask us to read poems. |
| B．To show how to appreciate poems. |
| C．To tell the importance of poetry in history. |
| D．To explain the benefits of reading poetry. |
【推荐3】“I can’t live without my mobile phone!” is what I often hear people say as they talk about how mobiles have become an essential part of their lives.
The all so common sight of heads bent, eyes staring at mobile screens and fingers busy tapping away repeats itself across major cities around the world. Whenever there is a moment to spare while on the train, taxi or waiting in a queue, people busy themselves with their mobile phones.
Some people believe our unhealthy obsession with mobile phones is destroying how we appreciate the little things in life or miss the moments that matter. The truth is that technology overall should be seen as a tool to improve our lives.
Mobile phones have certainly had a great influence on our lives, but I truly believe it’s for the better.
It’s changed the way we communicate, whether for work or play. We are now less constrained (限制) by time and geographical location. With my mobile phone, I can dial into conference calls while stuck in a traffic jam, or reply to urgent e-mails while on the go. I can send a text message or share photos and videos with friends who aren’t living in the same country. My phone calendar keeps my life organized, and even Facebook. Twitter, and instant messaging are now accessible from mobile phones!
The mobile revolution isn’t just changing the lives of urbanite like myself. I know of a young Bangladeshi woman named Shompa Akhter who is crazy about fashion and design. She dreamt about starting her own business and she did just that, opening a shop in Kushtia featuring her own creations. Dealing with suppliers in different towns was a problem for Shompa-purchase orders had to either be hand delivered or mailed out to suppliers. Shompa also found it tough publicizing (宣传) her business to potential customers outside her town. But once she learnt to operate the mobile phone, she was addicted. The 25-year-old businesswoman now stays in touch easily with her suppliers. Mobile e-mail is a blessing in her life. Who would have thought that mobility could bring about such enormous change? It shouldn’t really be a surprise though.
1. The author intends to ____by citing a common saying about mobile phones at the beginning.| A．attract the readers’ attention |
| B．introduce the topic |
| C．stress how mobile phones affect our lives |
| D．share his own feelings about mobile phones |
| A．mobile phones make people communicate less |
| B．mobile phones make people’s life more enjoyable |
| C．people’s health is greatly affected by mobile phones |
| D．people become addicted to mobile phones in daily life |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. | C．Critical. | D．Uninterested. |
| A．new functions of mobile phones | B．new changes in Information Age |
| C．the advantages of mobile phones | D．the author’s personal experiences |
| A．She operates a food store. |
| B．She is addicted to Internet surfing. |
| C．Mobile e-mail is still unavailable to her. |
| D．Her mobile phone helped her business a lot. |
【推荐1】Painting Master Class examines 100 of the most fascinating paintings by the world’s greatest artists, exploring the way they were made, and how and what we can learn from them with detailed analyses. Below are the four masterpieces students prefer.
The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by Belgian artist René Magritte. Between 1953 and 1954, he painted the same scene 27 times. It shows a beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of night. What is strange is that above the house and the tree, we see a daytime sky full of brightness and soft white clouds.
Racing Horse is a painting by Xu Beihong. In 1941 he painted a racing horse running at a high speed like a missile across the sky. The horse in the masterpiece is painted with a typical Western perspective but very traditional Chinese ink brushwork. Xu cleverly drew in black ink to show the moving hair on the horse’s mane and tail.
The Starry Night was painted in June 1889 when Vincent van Gogh was staying at a home for the mental illness. Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon. Influenced by Impressionism, he also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky. Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree. His unusual use of colour has led experts to think that Van Gogh’s mental illness may have affected his sense of sight.
The Scream was painted by Edvard Munch in 1893. What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear — the figure’s mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream. This figure is set on a bridge above a dark, stormy sea, and against an orange-red sky. Many experts say that The Scream is connected to Munch’s mental health problems, which caused him a lot of pain.
1. Which of the following was painted latest?| A．The Scream. | B．The Starry Night. | C．Racing Horse. | D．The Empire of Light. |
| A．Edvard Munch’s. | B．Vincent van Gogh’s. | C．Xu Beihong’s. | D．René Magritte’s. |
| A．An ink painting of stars. | B．A series of paintings about the night sky. |
| C．A painting inspired by Impressionism. | D．A figure painting of Vincent van Gogh. |
【推荐2】The word “art” usually evokes (唤起) images of white-walled galleries, abstract paintings costing millions of dollars and wealthy people, far removed from our everyday experience. Yet, art in 21st century is a different story.
The Internet has weakened the idea that art appreciation is only for the rich. It has enabled more people than ever to have access to art. Netizens are not only consumers of art but creators and participants, too. The social media has made it much easier to share unprofessional work with the whole world. An unprofessional artist can now sell work or get advertising money from online videos.
“A picture is worth a thousand words” is the motto of data visualisation (可视化) fans. The amount of information available today can be huge, so some people are working on presenting data using visually appealing diagrams that are easy for the public to understand. Of course, diagrams can also be used by dishonest people to mislead the audience, so we need to take care to interpret them the right way.
Another way that art advances education is by enabling us to understand concepts that are invisible to the naked eye. For most biology students, the names and functions of dozens of proteins go in one ear and out the other, but unforgettable videos like “The Inner Life of the Cell” turn proteins into tiny people with different jobs in a city of large machinery. The same goes for concepts in physics such as black holes — we can understand them better with the help of artists who have backgrounds in both art and science.
Even though most people may not be consciously aware of it, art is all around us. As most of our surrounding environment is man-made, everything in it contains some element of art and can influence our behaviour — telling us where to go or how to interact with objects, feeding us true or false information and controlling our emotions. Art indeed has a greater impact than many would believe it does.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．How the Internet provides service for the rich. |
| B．How the Internet brings art closer to everyone. |
| C．How netizens can contribute to art. |
| D．How people appreciate and use art. |
| A．Optimistic. | B．Disapproving. | C．Objective. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Videos turn proteins into tiny people. |
| B．Videos explain concepts better than pictures. |
| C．Art helps students understand some concepts. |
| D．Art helps artists have more backgrounds. |
| A．Accessible and powerful. | B．Abstract and graceful. |
| C．Expensive and digital. | D．Traditional and controversial. |
【推荐3】Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be the easy subject at school insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?
Art can connect culture with commercial (商业的) products in a way that not many other things can; art brings money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert they are paying for the art product—music, sure, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don’t just want material things anymore they want to experience life—the arts are a perfect crossover between culture and commerce.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation’s experience.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s well-being. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development: encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
1. Art products differ from most other commercial products because ________.| A．they have both commercial and cultural values |
| B．they are more expensive and difficult to understand |
| C．they provide the chance to escape from material life |
| D．they are created only to meet people’s emotional needs |
| A．Arts strengthen social connections. |
| B．Arts have always been highly valued. |
| C．Arts promise kids a successful life. |
| D．Arts influence people more physically than mentally. |
| A．How Art Cures Our Hearts |
| B．Art: A Bridge Between Cultures |
| C．How Art Benefits Communities |
| D．Art: A Blessing to Humankind |
