1 . The Apostolic Library in Vatican City is home to ancient writings, rare books and reading rooms. Now, it is opening a small new space to the public where modern-day artwork can be seen next to the library's treasures.
The first show at the space is called Tutti, the Italian word for all. It was suggested by Pope(教皇) Francis' 2020 letter called “Brothers All”. The message appealed for environmental renewal, greater human unity and a more just socio-economic order in the world after the COVID-19 crisis.
Artist Pietro Ruffo of Italy's capital, Rome, was invited to design the first show. Maps and migration (迁徙) are among the common subjects of his work. At the Library, he transformed one room into a forest. In another room, Ruffo designed a modern version of one of the library's ancient maps of the Nile River. He placed both maps side by side.
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church and Vatican City ruler, Pope Francis, opened the Apostolic Library's new space last week. Pope Francis said the world was in need of new maps after COVID-19. He called for a greater sense of brotherhood. “Humanity needs new maps to discover the sense of love, of friendship and the common good,” he said. “We need a new beauty that isn't the usual reflection of power of some but a courageous map of everyone's diversity(多样性).”
The property of former US businessman Kirk Kerkorian paid for the project. Early in Francis' time as pope, he had appealed for the Apostolic Library to open itself up more to the outside world. In 2016, Francis declared the pope's summer home in Castel Gandolfo open to visitors.
The exhibit at the Apostolic Library is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visitors must seek admission through an online request. The price of admission is about $17.
The Apostolic Library is separate from the Vatican Apostolic Archives((档案馆), which is home to all the documentation from pope's headquarters (总部) and embassies. Both the library and the archives are open to researchers upon request.
1. What is among the common subjects of Pietro Ruffo's work?| A．Brothers All. | B．Environmental renewal. |
| C．Maps and migration. | D．Treasures of modern art works. |
| A．Ticket sales. | B．Roman artists' donation. |
| C．The Pope's appeal and support. | D．The property of a businessman. |
| A．The exhibit at it opens twice a week. |
| B．It's outdated and backward. |
| C．It's unconditionally open to the audience. |
| D．It's owned by the Vatican Apostolic Archives. |
| A．To attract more scholars to visit. |
| B．To enrich background materials. |
| C．To stress the importance of the library. |
| D．To further explain the diversity and value of documents. |
内容包括：1.致欢迎辞；2.介绍开幕式活动。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and students,
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3 . For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and an opportunity to host a socially-distanced barbecue (an outdoor meal). But this national holiday—celebrated every year in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September—has revolutionary (革命性的) origins.
By the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution had made working life miserable for people around the world. In many places, workers toiled for at least 12 hours a day six days a week in mines, factories, railroads, and mills. This holiday actually originated in the US on May 1, 1866, in what came to be known as the Haymarket Riot, workers flooded Chicago streets to demand an eight-hour workday.
It would take another conflict in the American Midwest to make Labor Day a national holiday. On May 11, 1894, workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company, a railroad car manufacturer near Chicago, went on strike to protest their low wages and 16-hour workdays. In August 1893, James Kyle introduced federal legislation (立法) to make Labor Day a public holiday, but for ten months the legislation was put on hold. To quiet the strikers and their supporters, the Senate quickly passed the bill on June 22. The bill passed the House four days later and President Grover Cleveland signed it into law on June 28, 1894.
The holiday is more information May Day labor celebrations. Many observers relax at home or head to outdoor recreational activities, such as boating, barbecues, and camping. It may also be marked with fireworks shows and other events. Labor Day has also become associated with retail sales, as many shop owners try to take advantage of the customers’ day off. It is one of the largest sales events of the year. meaning retail employees actually have to work more on this day. Parades are the most common model of celebration, which often feature processions of labor groups.
1. What do we know about the workers in the late 19th century?| A．They were paid well. | B．They had long workdays. |
| C．They often had a barbecue. | D．Their contributions were recognized. |
| A．Put off. | B．Introduced. | C．Got through. | D．Protected. |
| A．On May 1, 1886. | B．On August 22, 1893. | C．On May 11, 1894. | D．On June 28, 1894. |
| A．The origins of Labor Day. | B．The labor groups achievements. |
| C．The ways to celebrate Labor Day. | D．The official activities on Labor Day. |
1. 西方人准时到达而中国人提前到达宴会现场；
2. 西方人的餐具为刀叉而中国人用筷子；
3. 中国人共用桌上的饭菜，西方人只吃自己的那盘菜，且中国人一般吃不完饭菜，西方人会吃光；
4. 饮酒时西方人只喝一口，而中国人一饮而尽；敬酒时中国人举杯且碰杯，而西方人只举杯；
5. 餐后西方人吃甜食而中国人喝汤或喝茶。
注意：
1. 不少于60字。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to receive your letter
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
假如你是李华，你们学校将为留学生举办“中国文化节”活动。请参考下表提供的信息，写邮件告诉交换生Jack此次活动的相关安排，邀请他参加并说明理由。
短文的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
| Time: January 18th Place: the school hall Activities: ● learn to play Chinese instrumental music; ● see an exhibition of Chinese paintings; … |
I’m writing to tell you that our school will hold a Chinese Culture Day for the international students.
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Best regards,
Li Hua
