Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce
Hua Mulan,
To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several
1. 自己以及家人都喜欢京剧；
2. 可以帮她了解京剧的更多情况。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . Four Interesting Festivals Around the World
Noosa Festival of Surfing, Australia
Noosa is one of the world’s best surfing destinations. Big waves crash onto the sunny and expansive beaches, backed by bars, cafes and the Noosa National Park, attracting talents even from the world’s greatest surf spots like Hawaii, California and New Zealand. Lighthearted activities such as art shows, live music and dog surfing competitions accompany the more serious competitions.
Hangout Music Festival, Alabama, the USA
For a celebration of some of the finest creators reaching the highest position in the music charts, head to the coast of Alabama for the start of the summer festival season. The annual music festival on the white-sand beaches of the city of Gulf Shores in the southeastern US state is an all-out musical feast, with some huge names in the music world singing live.
Cartagena International Film Festival, Colombia
As the oldest film festival in Latin America, Cartagena International Film Festival will enter its 64th year in 2024. The colourful streets of the Caribbean coastal city, Cartagena, come to life with screenings. The city becomes an attraction for fans every year during the festival. Celebrating creative freedom and expression, the film festival is the best opportunity to dive into filmmaking culture.
Copenhagen Photo Festival, Denmark
The Danish capital hosts the largest photo festival in Northern Europe, showing international photography of present day in a surprising setting at the water’s edge in an urban coastal wilderness, formerly an industrial shipyard site. The 10-day festival appeals to photographers around the region, with the 2023 festival turning the lens(镜头)to the idea of “rewilding”.
1. Which festival is likely to attract an adventurer?| A．Noosa Festival of Surfing. | B．Cartagena International Film Festival. |
| C．Hangout Music Festival. | D．Copenhagen Photo Festival. |
| A．Learn about the surfing culture. |
| B．Enjoy live music performances. |
| C．Appreciate amazing photography. |
| D．Watch an excellent creative movie. |
| A．They last more than ten days. |
| B．They attract the sports lovers. |
| C．They are related with art shows. |
| D．They take place in coastal areas. |
4 . Ever since its completion in 1962, the China National Museum of Fine Art has been the largest and most well-respected gallery of fine art in China. The museum was one of ten key projects that were completed within the first ten years after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
The National Museum today lies on grounds covering 30,000 square metres; the buildings themselves cover over 17,000 square metres of that space. The exhibition halls account for more than one third of the buildings’ area, covering about 6,000 square metres. The museum was built in the style of ancient pavilions, with beautiful corridors and buildings decorated by yellow glazed tiles.
The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of both modern and contemporary works of art, as well as to art research. It is currently home to a collection of more than 60, 000 works of art, both those on display for public viewing and those in carefully preserved archives. The museum’s archives contain not only works of art but also historical documents. The museum frequently compiles and publishes albums drawn from its vast collections. In addition to its main functions, the museum is also involved in the organization of art exhibitions and academic exchanges, both nationally and abroad.
1. What does the museum focus on?| A．Exhibition, pavilions and Research | B．Corridors, Collection and Research |
| C．Exhibition, Collection and projects | D．Exhibition, Collection and Research |
| A．Common areas | B．Private stores |
| C．Hidden documents | D．Sold books |
| A．It is mostly concerned with preserving traditional Chinese culture |
| B．It plays a key role in the preservation and heritage of Chinese culture |
| C．It promotes cultural communication between China and other countries |
| D．It attracts many people who love Chinese art from home and abroad |
5 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Seymour Apple FestivalAdmission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple FestivalThe popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall FestivalThe Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall FestivalThe Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts FestivalMake sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
1. Which festivals are free of charge?| A．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival. |
| B．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
| C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival. |
| D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival. |
| A．Fun activities on Saturday. |
| B．The duration of the festival, |
| C．The area of the hosting town. |
| D．Musicians’ live performance. |
| A．families with kids | B．modern artists |
| C．visitors of all ages | D．Movie lovers |
6 . If you travel to nearly any Chinese city in the summertime, you will see people, mostly men wearing T-shirts, sitting out on the sidewalks on low chairs in the shade, playing a game with large round disks of wood.
And, though it may look quite a bit different than Western chess, Xiangqi is actually quite similar in what the pieces can do and how the game is played. Like Western chess, the object of the game is to capture the other player’s “king”.
Unlike Western chess, instead of placing the pieces in squares, the pieces are placed on the intersections of lines. Another big difference between Western chess and Xiangqi is that there is a large empty space in the middle of the board, which the elephants cannot cross.
| A．Actually, in Xiangqi he is just a general. |
| B．During the Qing Dynasty its popularity grew. |
| C．It is called “the Chu River and the Han Boundary”. |
| D．The game is called Xiangqi, a game of ordinary people. |
| E．There are many differences between Xiangqi and Western chess. |
| F．An intense battle is about to take place on this small chessboard. |
| G．Several sayings related to Xiangqi are in common use in China today. |
7 . Culture is an idea that isn’t easy to understand. People often use the term to refer to things like food, holidays, clothing and music.
Maybe you’ve recently met someone from a different culture you find interesting.
Read books by and about people who are different from you. Reading memoirs (回忆录), biographies and other nonfiction books is an obvious way to learn about a country or someone’s life.
| A．Say goodbye to them. |
| B．Make friends with him/her. |
| C．There are many ways to understand other people’s cultures. |
| D．You may think you know a lot about a culture or place. |
| E．Differences between us are what makes life so interesting. |
| F．But it also goes much deeper than that. |
| G．Also don’t ignore novels that have been translated from other languages. |
The term "cultural heritage" might bring to mind things like old buildings, historical memorials and items such as prints, drawings, and paintings.
In today's world, the natural environment, underwater heritage, and towns
Many teenagers long to "discover" themselves, and at the same time, their role or
The sense of identity
Tai Chi Chuan,
Tai Chi is a term in the Chinese
Tai Chi is an unusual form of martial arts where we believe
Today, Tai Chi is so popular in the west. Some health professionals have regarded Tai Chi as one of the
10 . Before war and time destroy more of our important cultural sites, we need to save them in 3-D digital libraries. Across 163 different countries, 1,000 natural and cultural historic places make up our most precious human heritage, which UNESCO calls World Heritage Sites.
We lose a little of that heritage every day. War, climate change and pollution have a bad effect, as do wind and rain. The $4 million a year that UNESCO spends on preservation is not nearly enough to take care of even the four dozen sites considered at approaching risk of being lost forever. Now there’s a better choice. New digital-conservation technologies let us hold on to them, at least virtually(虚拟的), through 3-D scanning, modeling and digital storage. Such projects can be accomplished through cooperation between governments, universities, industry and non-profit organizations.
To make a 3-D model, a laser(激光) scanner bounces light off an object and records the results. To reproduce every corner and opening, the scanner collects overlapping(重叠的) images from all possible angles. A computer then sews them together into one large surface image and draws lines from one point to another to create a wire-frame model. High-resolution digital cameras add color and texture. When fully put together, the models can be viewed, printed or operated.
These scans do more than preserve a memory in a database. With highly accurate measurements, archaeologists(考古学家) can find hidden passages or reveal ancient engineering tricks. School kids can explore places they might otherwise never see. And when a site is destroyed, the scans can even be used to reconstruct what was there. That has already happened for one World Heritage Site, the Kasubi Tombs in Uganda. Built of wood in 1882, they were destroyed by fire in 2010 and rebuilt in 2014, based in large part on 3-D models made in 2009. More than 100 World Heritage Sites have been already preserved as 3-D models, and conservationists are racing to record as many more as possible.
1. How does the author show the necessity for 3-D digital libraries in the first two paragraphs?| A．By listing the threats to our human heritage. |
| B．By introducing some damaged historical sites. |
| C．By quoting some experts’ views on heritage protection. |
| D．By explaining UNESCO’s research on World Heritage Sites. |
| A．The function of a laser scanner. | B．The reflection of light off an object. |
| C．The process of making a 3-D model. | D．The development of 3-D digital technology. |
| A．It is metal-framed. | B．It is still in its original condition. |
| C．It was once destroyed in an earthquake. | D．It was reconstructed thanks to 3-D models. |
| A．Never ignore the destructive power of war. |
| B．Take action to reduce pollution in historic places. |
| C．Take advantage of 3-D technology to keep history. |
| D．Invest more money to preserve World Heritage Sites. |
