1 . Despite the fact that there were a lot of great Hong Kong movies and singers in the 1990s, Hong Kong has been called a cultural desert for quite a long time.
But since the handover, the situation has changed. Currently known as one of the world’s top international financial centers, Hong Kong also wants to achieve the status of a global art center.
Galleries from the Chinese mainland began to come to Hong Kong in 2008. After three years, international galleries also set their sights on Hong Kong. Within three months, 10 international galleries opened locations.
After Art Basel, an international art fair, launched in Hong Kong in 2013, the region became one of the three global art markets, after New York and London. The Hong Kong Tourism Board seized the opportunity to make art the region’s new cultural and tourism product. “Art March” became a regular art festival along with Art Basel and Art Central, an event showcasing talent from innovative galleries.
In just 25 years, commercial art in Hong Kong has seen a lot of development. The number of galleries has increased from 10 to hundreds. Famous auction（拍卖）houses have also set up offices in Hong Kong, all of which represent Hong Kong’s flourishing art trade.
In the past couple of years, Hong Kong’s museums and art galleries have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.
In 2021, Hong Kong’s new landmark cultural and art project - the M+ Museum - officially opened. It has received positive feedback from people in Hong Kong. It is the world’s largest museum dedicated to modern visual art from Asia.
What’s more, in July this year, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will also be completed. With a new curatorial （策展）approach of presenting both global and local perspectives, it will promote the public’s appreciation for Chinese art and culture.
1. What opportunity did the Hong Kong Tourism Board seize to promote art?| A．The launch of Art March as an art festival. |
| B．The increased value of artworks auctioned. |
| C．The flourishing art market in Hong Kong in 2010s. |
| D．The Chinese mainland opening galleries in Hong Kong. |
| A．It officially opened in 2021. |
| B．It is the largest museum of its kind in Asia. |
| C．It received local and global positive feedback. |
| D．It aims to boost people’s love for Chinese art and culture. |
| A．The benefits art has brought to Hong Kong. |
| B．Hong Kong’s famous cultural and art projects. |
| C．The fast development of art in Hong Kong. |
| D．The factors that make Hong Kong a global art center. |
| A．City Development | B．Sports Express | C．Education of Arts | D．Science & Technology |
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3 . Why do you go to the library? For books, yes—but you like books because they tell stories. You hope to get lost in a story or someone else’s life. At one type of library you can do just that—even though there’s not a single book.
At a Human Library, instead of books, you can “borrow” people. People with unique life stories volunteer to be the “books”. For a certain amount of time, you can ask them questions and listen to their stories, which are as fascinating as any you can find in a book. (If you attend, make sure to review the habits that make you a good listener.) Many of the stories have to do with some kind of depressing (令人悲伤的) topic. You can speak with a refugee(难民), a soldier suffering from PTSD(创伤后遗症), a homeless person and a woman living with HIV. The Human Library encourages people to take time to truly get to know and learn from someone they might otherwise make a snap judgement about. According to its website, the Human Library is “a place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.”
The Human Library Organization came to be in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2000. Romni Abergel and his friends hosted a four-day event during a major Northern European festival. After the success of this event, Abergel founded the Human Library Organization, hoping to raise awareness among youth about depression, which has been growing ever since.
Though there are a few permanent(长期的) human libraries, most aren’t places at all, but events. Though many do take place at physical libraries, you don’t need a library card—anyone can come and be part of the experience. There have been human library events all over the globe, in universities and in pubs, from Chicago to Tunis to Edinburgh to San Antonio. Check out the organization's Facebook page to see when the Human Library might be arriving near you.
1. In a Human library, what is highly appreciated?| A．Reading habits. | B．Difficult questions. | C．Frequent interruptions. | D．Keeping quiet. |
| A．Bring a book. | B．Get a library card. |
| C．Know good listening habits. | D．Make an appointment. |
| A．Right. | B．Fair. | C．Formal. | D．Quick |
| A．To answer different questions. | B．To draw attention to depression. |
| C．To host an event in Northern Europe. | D．To celebrate a four-day festival. |
| A．A Library in Denmark | B．Human Library Organization |
| C．Human Library Is Near You | D．“Borrow” People Instead of Books |
4 . While you visit the happiest place on earth, hope you don't hear these two phrases-or the tour might be about to turn into an unpleasant situation.
Disney World and Disneyland are well-known for being the happiest places in the world, but sometimes, some bad things happen. When they do, staff have code words（暗语）to let other staff know what has taken place without destroying your perfectly happy day with terrible details.
According to the New York Post, one of the code words you can hear a worker say at Disney World is "White Powder Alert", which means that guest has brought the ashes（骨灰）of dead relatives in order to make the happiest place on earth their final resting place. According to Susan Veness, author of Walt Disney World Hacks, this most commonly happens on the Haunted Mansion. This is illegal and can get those with ashes refused from Disney forever.
The second Disney code word you never want to hear is "E-stop." This one is a bit straighter and isn't used just for Disney. In order to remain as perfectly clear in an emergency situation as possible, workers in most amusement parks use the same phrase. It means "Emergency Stop". If ride must be shut down due to sanitary（卫生的）issue-like someone getting sick or pouring ashes-or a safety issue, an E-stop is called and the ride is quickly shut down while park officials decide if the ride should be evacuated（疏散）immediately or simply paused for repair.
No matter what code words are said, you will never want to hear a Disney cast member use these words.
1. Why do staff in Disneyland use code words?| A．They try to make tourists have a good day | B．They want to avoid quarrels with tourists |
| C．Code words make communication easier | D．Code words help tourists understand situations better |
| A．Susan Veness will criticize them seriously | B．Disneyland will refuse them a visit forever |
| C．They will be driven to the Haunted Mansion | D．They will get no place to rest in Disneyland |
| A．It is used not only in Disneyland | B．It isn't used in dangerous situation |
| C．It is more difficult to understand | D．It describes a more terrible situation |
| A．Attractive and magical Disney | B．Some emergency cases in Disney |
| C．Tips for having a good time in Disney | D．Two unwelcome code words in Disney |
5 . Have you heard of Creative Growth? The Oakland institution offers a professional studio space where adult artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities can create work. It also provides gallery exhibitions, representation, guidance, a community of likeminded artists and a safe space in which to grow. The late Judith Scott, whose artwork lit up the Brooklyn Museum in a retrospective(回顾展)last year, was a Creative Growth artist who suffered from down syndrome(唐氏综合征)and hearing loss.
“It’s the best facility for local adult artists living with disabilities,” Jonah Olson, an artist and former teacher in Creative Growth’s printmaking studio said. “ The amount of work they produce and the quality of it are remarkable.”
Olson, who now lives in Los Angeles, is a member of the band L.A. Takedown. Along with his bandmates, Olson decided to use the opportunity to expose Southern California to lesser known contemporary outsider artists, living and working just a few hours up north.
“I’ve had an interest in outsider art for a long time,” Olson explained. “You make art as a child and the reasons for doing it now, in my case, are no different now from what they were then. It’ s very basic. Intrinsic (本质的). I think that’s what drew me to art made by people with developmental disabilities.”
The show, a survey of the space’s better-known and lesser-known names, loosely revolves(围绕) around themes of art and music. “Not a lot of the recent artwork specifically is about music, but we are grouping the work around the idea of being in the cities of L.A. and Oakland.” Olson said.
The artists of Creative Growth will be on view throughout the month of August, coupled with musical performances and film screenings organized by L.A. Takedown. All proceeds from the month will benefit the artists and space. The money will be used to improve the condition of the studio and for the development of the artists. “L.A. doesn’t really have a place like Creative Growth,” Olson said, discussing his hopes for the show.
1. What do we know about Creative Growth?| A．It was founded by Judith Scott. |
| B．It hosts exhibitions of famous artists’ works. |
| C．It offers professional service to physically disabled people. |
| D．It provides an artistic environment for disabled adult artists. |
| A．It is created by children. |
| B．It focuses on the art itself. |
| C．It is different from contemporary art. |
| D．It shows the feelings of disabled people. |
| A．Activities. | B．Work |
| C．Profits | D．Arrangement |
| A．An art show brings music along. |
| B．Outsider art challenges traditions. |
| C．Creative art helps people develop across many fields. |
| D．Artists with disabilities explore the potential of visual expression. |
6 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA
PGC Basketball Camps
For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes,there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.
Nike Basketball Camps
Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.
NBC Basketball Camps
Since the early 1970s, NBC(Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA,as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics.team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.
The National Basketball Academy
The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee,Orlando. Houston. Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments(锦标赛) so you can show off the skills you have learned.
1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?| A．They have the most camps | B．They are mainly aimed at little kids. |
| C．They hire some former NBA coaches. | D．Not only students of PGC can join them. |
| A．They focus on teamwork. | B．They hold various tournaments. |
| C．They only offer long-term camps. | D．They operate both at home and abroad. |
| A．A PGC basketball camp. | B．A Nike basketball camp. |
| C．A NBC basketball camp. | D．A TNBA basketball camp. |
The Chinese Consulate General(中国领事馆) in New York
Besides traditional cash and credit card payments, WeChat pay and Alipay are now available for customers, which is expected to greatly
According to Huang Ping, the Chinese consul-general in New York, there are over 1.2 million overseas Chinese in the 10 states on the U.S. East Coast
"We should keep pace with the times, provide more convenience for these potential customers, and make our services
8 . Best Companies
Shine United(Madison，Wisconsin)
In the past five years，this Wisconsinbased advertising agency has shared more than$500,000 in profits with its employees through the company's ShineShares program.The agency partnered with the University of Wisconsin's oncology department to develop the Ride，a biking event that benefits cancer research.Employees also get snacks every day，“Beer Thirty”on Thursdays，and Summer Fridays，a program that lets employees leave at noon.
GroundFloor Media(Denver，Colorado)
The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime，anywhere.Headquarters are in a former warehouse downtown，near Coors Field.The offices are spread around the central space that doubles as a wet bar every Thursday when the company's “beer club” brings in a new brew.
Ergodyne(St.Paul，Minnesota)
The St.Paulbased company has grown to operate out of a retired storehouse with plenty of natural light.Rules about dressing？“Wear something.” Its purpose? To create cool，comfortable, and tough safety workwear for those who need it to get the job done.Ergodyne has around 50 employees, who enjoy hotdish cookoffs, tickets to sporting events, and at least one happy hour every quarter.
Southwest Michigan First(Kalamazoo，Michigan)
It's family first at this Michigan economic development advising agency.CEO Ron Kitchens says that in the past year，the company has made a push to go green，initially started by the millennial employees who make up half the agency's workforce.A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids' sporting events or going fishing.
1. What's the purpose of the ShineShares program?| A．To raise money for a research. |
| B．To let employees leave earlier. |
| C．To share the company's benefits. |
| D．To partner with a local university. |
| A．To accompany their families. |
| B．To create new staff positions. |
| C．To join in cooking competitions. |
| D．To enjoy themselves in sporting events. |
| A．Shine United. |
| B．GroundFloor Media. |
| C．Southwest Michigan First. |
| D．Ergodyne. |
| A．They offer employees financial support. |
| B．They care about employees' happiness. |
| C．They have strict rules about dressing. |
| D．They have training programs. |
