1 . This collection of annual events along the world’s coastlines is worth penciling in your diary.
Festa de Yemanjá, Brazil
It is an annual national party in the country’s oldest city of Salvador. Honouring the Afro-Brazilian Yoruban heritage and the history of the Bahia state capital, this cultural event sees street parades and performances as crowds are dressed in white. The food stands in the city give out fresh cakes to mark the occasion.
Biennale de Dakar, Senegal
Art takes centre stage in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, each summer season for the event. Founded in 1990, the event is the biggest and most exciting in the African art calendar. The energetic capital city makes an amazing backdrop for introducing African artists to a global audience and inviting international artists onto the streets of the city.
Printemps de la Sardine, France
The French town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie on the Atlantic coast is recognized as the sardine (沙丁鱼) capital of the country. Here, the arrival of the little fish kickstarts the party that takes over the town each spring. From tastings and walking trails to sardine-focused menus at local restaurants and discussions about their role in literature, the two-week celebration lets the delicious local speciality become a focus.
Rock Oyster Festival, the UK
With musical performances from the likes of Nile Rodgers, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Groove Armada and more, the three - day festival also showcases some of the best chefs and restaurants from around Cornwall as well as cooking demonstrations (展示) and masterclasses. Well-known chefs such as Olia Hercules and Andi Oliver share their stories, while over at Mussel Beach, there’s a celebration of live fire cooking.
1. Where does Festa de Yemanjá take place?A.In Salvador. | B.In Dakar. |
C.In Cornwall. | D.In Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. |
A.Amazing calendars. | B.Delicious cakes. |
C.Street parades. | D.African art shows. |
A.They focus on literature. | B.They last for two weeks. |
C.They provide tasty food. | D.They have online training. |
2 . Binge-watching (刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows stream (流播) directly to their television at their convenience.
This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often, instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like” suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.
However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back (一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores (家务活). Next we’ll be missing work!
Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard to resist (抗拒) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?
The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little of what you fancy does you good.”
1. How did the writer develop the first paragraph?A.By giving a definition. | B.By telling a story. |
C.By listing some examples. | D.By analyzing the cause and effect. |
A.For convenience. | B.At the same time. |
C.In detail. | D.Free of charge. |
A.people can’t control their feelings | B.people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing |
C.people have no patience to do work | D.people are addicted to waiting for a new episode |
A.To keep online media from stopping functioning. |
B.To enjoy entertainment as much as possible. |
C.To learn life lessons from the episodes. |
D.To watch episodes in a moderate way. |
1. What is the approximate distance between Los Angeles and New York?
A.1,755 kilometers. | B.3,556 kilometers. | C.10,000 kilometers. |
A.About 70 minutes. | B.About 120 minutes. | C.About 320 minutes. |
A.Los Angeles. | B.New York. | C.Washington. |
A.Put down the back of their seats. |
B.Unfold all the tables. |
C.Make their seat belt fastened. |
1. What are the two speakers going to do together?
A.Go to the opening ceremony. | B.Leave the classroom. | C.Walk in the garden. |
A.Tom. | B.Lisa. | C.Amy. |
A.It’s dangerous. | B.It’s easy. | C.It’s interesting. |
A.Buy soft shoes. | B.Try to get strong. | C.Give up swimming. |
A.By car. | B.By bus. | C.On foot. |
1. What is the speaker?
A.A teacher. | B.A host. | C.A reporter. |
A.Vocabulary. | B.Grammar. | C.Pronunciation. |
A.People needn’t pay attention to them. |
B.They have little to do with daily life. |
C.They may cause misunderstandings. |
A.Study more English words. |
B.Find more about language differences. |
C.Learn about American and British cultures. |
1. What did the man do last night?
A.He played a match. | B.He practiced tennis. | C.He visited his teacher. |
A.His classmate. | B.His coach. | C.His teammate. |
A.Once a week. | B.Twice a week. | C.Three times a week. |
A.On Sunday. | B.On Friday. | C.On Wednesday. |
1. Where are the speakers?
A.In Britain. | B.In the U. S. . | C.In France. |
A.Wimbledon. | B.Manchester United. | C.Liverpool. |
A.In 1933. | B.In 1964. | C.In 1967. |
1. What does the girl think of the visit to the weather forecasting station?
A.Meaningful. | B.Tiring. | C.Worthless. |
A.A museum. | B.A garden. | C.A sports center. |