In 2001, UNESCO declared 21 May as UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day’s not intended to find out the uniqueness of different cultures, separating them from each other.
Visiting an exhibition or a museum dedicated to other cultures comes first since it may inspire you to create something yourself, and heighten your desire to learn about a new topic or culture.
There is perhaps no better way to experience another culture than listening to music. Even if you don’t understand the words, you can still hear the influence of other cultures. You could allow yourself to discover music from every corner of the globe on forums.
It never goes without mentioning language while embracing culture diversity. It is relatively easy to have a go at trying a new language through the many smartphone apps or through an online language exchange.
| A．Or you could listen to radio programmes. |
| B．In short, it’s never too late to learn a language. |
| C．You could also appreciate music in foreign films. |
| D．Remember language serves as a reflection and carrier of culture. |
| E．Learning about traditional stories from other cultures won’t disappoint you. |
| F．Even if you can’t visit a museum at first hand, you can select virtual exhibitions. |
| G．Instead, it’s a chance to unfold the similarities and celebrate the cultural diversity. |
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【推荐1】How to be Cool on Instagram（抓拍神器）
Instagram is a game. Gaining likes and followers is no easy task unless you’re a beauty. But your social media luck is about to change, because a social media talent can help you to step up your Instagram game.
1. Timing is everything
You can’t post photos willy-nilly. So when do you actually post? Sunday evening is “prime time” for likes, because everyone is bored and not doing homework. And it also implies to the real world.
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People don’t care how much you’re feeling your look. No one needs to see eight pictures from your date night out. Remember, as my sister recommends, “You can’t give the people too much or they will be over it very quickly.”
3. Selfies（自拍）have strict rules
Basically, don’t just go around throwing up random selfies like the world is ending tomorrow. It’s not a cute look. Here’s what my sister had to say about selfies: Be spontaneous（自然率真）and fun. TBTs (Throwback Thursday) have to actually be TBTs.
4. Putting your account on private is unnecessary
You should set your profile to public because you should have nothing to hide. Also, it gets you more followers, which is what you’re after.
| A．Here’s what to do and, more importantly, what not to do |
| B．Most importantly, have fun and don’t take it too seriously |
| C．Gaining likes and followers is very interesting |
| D．Teenagers are tastemakers |
| E．Don’t post too much |
| F．Don’t be selfish |
| G．You aren’t fooling anyone if you TBT a recent photo |
【推荐2】How to improve your home’s energy efficiency
Ensuring that your home is energy-efficient possibly keeps your bills right down and helps you play your part in the fight against climate change.
Insulate (使隔热) your loft
Most of your home’s wasted energy will attempt to escape through your roof. To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your loft insulated.
By investing in a top-of-the-line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into an extra of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions. When choosing a new boiler, give precedence(优先) to those that fall in or near the “A” category. Whatever you do, just don’t slip towards the lower end of the scale.
Fit double glazing(双层玻璃)
Keep an eye on your energy consumption
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action with regards to being less wasteful and more resourceful. This means that you should make a conscious effort to keep an eye on your energy consumption.
| A．Update your boiler |
| B．Maximize the boiler |
| C．To assist you in rising to this challenge |
| D．Taking such action may demand some cost in advance |
| E．Double-glazed windows will increase your energy consumption |
| F．Take these steps, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home |
| G．Double glazing will make a massive difference to your annual energy bills |
【推荐3】How to Beat the Rising Prices
A recent study by the Office of National Statistics tracked prices of essentials over a year. Pasta increased by almost 50%, bread by 16%and rice by 15%. So how do you combat the creeping cost of your groceries?
Plan what you need to buy
We’ve all got our favorite brands and supermarkets, and it can be hard to ditch these for cheaper alternatives. But doing this can make a huge difference. Look for own brand items. Which are often made similar recipes but cost less. It might be that you end up just swapping one or two items-but that’s still saving you some cash.
Take advantage of deals
Special offers can be a huge help, but you do have to be careful. Many. such as Buy-One-Get-One-Free(BOGOF). are designed to make us buy more than we need. But if you are certain you’re going to use something, then buying in large amounts when they’re on offer will bring savings.
Prevent food waste
Finally, you’ll save a decent chunk of cash by avoiding throwing out food. There are two parts to this. On one hand, there’s forgetting you’ve got something and it’s gone off before you can use it-so keep an eye on the dates.
| A．Change what you buy |
| B．Remember your freezer |
| C．You need to check a discount really is a discount too |
| D．I tend to do this for toothpastes, tissue or any other products that I use everyday |
| E．Best-before, on the other hand, is just a guide to the quality of the product |
| F．Well. there are some simple tricks you can try that’ll reduce what you spend |
| G．There are a few advantages of thinking ahead before you get to the supermarket |
【推荐1】In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
1. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?| A．They're unfair. | B．They're conservative. |
| C．They're objective. | D．They're strict. |
| A．They think themselves smart. |
| B．They look up to great thinkers. |
| C．They see gender differences earlier than boys. |
| D．They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs |
【推荐2】There are several items that most women would consider to be daily essentials that they need to have in their purses at all times. Few would consider a pair of scissors to be among these items. But for Shi Qinling, this tool has been with her everywhere she goes for the past decade—not as a means of self-protection but artistic expression.“Paper-cutting is not about cutting random patterns from paper. Writers tell stories using words, I do the same,but with a pair of scissors,”Shi said.
Shi developed an interest in handicraft (手工艺)when she was a child who often found herself alone at home. Out of boredom, she would play with paper, folding and cutting them into different shapes. This interest later developed into a passion, one that she decided to pursue by majoring in arts and design during her time in university. After graduation, however, she found herself working at a ship design company as she was unsure about what she wanted to do with her future. About a year later, the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute offered her a position in their paper-cutting department. Realizing that she still had a love for the handicraft, she made the career switch.
In 2010, Shi started learning paper-cutting from Xi Xiaoqin, an expert of paper-cutting. Three years later, one of her works, The Fighting Fish, won the third place in a national competition. Six years later,Shi was named a Shanghai paper-cutting inheritor(继承人)and became the city’s“youngest inheritor” of the paper-cutting heritage. Over the past decade, Shi’s works have been exhibited in 23 exhibitions. Although Shi is already so skilled that she can create an animal pattern in 10 minutes, she continues to practice her skills every day. The reason is that she views paper-cutting as not just an art form, but also a form of learning about traditional Chinese culture. She thinks she has the responsibility to inherit this cultural treasure, and will make more efforts to attract people from different age groups and different fields to try paper-cutting.
1. What does paper-cutting mean to Shi Qinling?| A．A deep passion for the handicrafts. |
| B．A tool that relieves her of boredom. |
| C．Cutting random patterns from paper. |
| D．An art form of learning Chinese culture. |
| A．How Shi Qinling got rid of the boredom. |
| B．What Shi Qinling had done in university. |
| C．How Shi Qinling started paper-cutting career. |
| D．Why Shi Qinling resigned from her previous job. |
| A．Creative and ambitious. | B．Selfless and determined. |
| C．Talented and hardworking. | D．Determined and responsible. |
| A．Paper-cutting Inheritor Shapes a Sharp Career |
| B．Paper-cutting Makes an Ordinary Artist Better |
| C．A Means of Learning About Chinese Culture |
| D．An Excellent Artist Shares Her Own Career Story |
【推荐3】According to a recent report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognizing the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to dealing with this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in much easier ways.
In 2022, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would attract younger and more diverse audience. It offers an access to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional organizations are paying attention. Recently the Getty Museum issued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. To their amazement, users displayed incredible creativity and involvement. This reaction set an example for other museums and galleries, proving that there is a potential desire for the audience to connect with art topics if the type of activity is appealing. Since many people feel intimidated and think that it requires a base level of understanding to join the conversation, the Getty Museum serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognize a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers, which proves that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
1. What challenge is the author trying to deal with?| A．People doubt a great diversity of artworks. |
| B．Fewer and fewer young people go to museums. |
| C．Art appears too distant from common audience. |
| D．Adult audience has a different understanding of art. |
| A．They should recognize the disconnection between art and the audience. |
| B．They should make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way. |
| C．They should change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge. |
| D．They should limit the number of storytellers both in and out of organizations. |
| A．Tired. | B．Annoyed. | C．Surprised. | D．Worried. |
| A．They feel satisfied with current museums and galleries. |
| B．They lack the channels to understand and talk about art history. |
| C．They refuse to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories. |
| D．They would rather view artworks and hear art stories on social media. |
