I am Saeed from Iran. I am so glad to send you an email. I have a question about differences between a “cathedral” and a “church?” Are they the same?
AnswerThis is a great question, Saeed!
A “church”is a building used by Christians for their religious (宗教的) services. Because there are many different Christians, there are many different kinds of churches.
A “cathedral” is one kind of Christian church. However, a “cathedral” is the main church for an area under the direction of a bishop, a high-level church leader, in the Roman Catholic faith. Other Christian groups might also call large churches cathedrals. There are many famous cathedrals around the world like Notre Dame in Paris, St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, and the Cathedral of Brasilia in Brazil’s capital.
A “temple” is another form of religious building. “Temple” is the English language word for religious centres in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Temples are places of prayer or worship. Sometimes, people who observe Reform Judaism call their religious centres “temples”.
A “mosque” is a place for Muslims to pray. Women and men usually have separate places to pray within the same building. Muslim holidays and marriages are observed in mosques. “Synagogues” are Jewish places of worship. They are for prayer and religious services, ceremonies and study.
These are not the only places of worship as there are many different religions in the world. If you know of a religious centre or place of prayer or worship, we have not named, please write to us in the comments below!
Please let us know if these explanations and examples helped you, Saeed!
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1. How many names of religious places were mentioned in the response?A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.Cathedral. | B.Temple. | C.Mosque. | D.Synagogues. |
A.A religious believer. | B.A high-level church leader. |
C.A volunteer who serves the church. | D.An Iranian learning American English. |
2 . The Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2024
Watermedia Showcase
Watermedia Showcase is back for its 15th year! Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition. All winners and honorable mentions will have their works featured in the magazine. First prize winners will receive an additional $2,500 cash prize and a free Artists Network Membership. Entry fee is $45 ( $30 before August 6, 2024).
Closing Date: December 17, 2024.
Jackson’s Painting Prize
Jackson’s Painting Prize was created to reward original art created with oil paints. A $7,500 total cash prize will be equally divided between the first three winning artists. There are also awards for emerging artists and best oil paintings. Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition. Entry fee is $35 per entry.
Closing Date: October 14, 2024.
The Strokes of Genius Contest
Open to artists in the United States and Canada, this con test celebrates original drawings made in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil and so on. Top prize is $3,500. Winning entries will be published in a special edition of The Best of Drawing. Entry fee is $45.
Closing Date: July 29, 2024.
The Sunny Art Prize
Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of media, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography. Top prize winner receives $6,000 and a silver medal. Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over. Entry fee is $40 for one artwork.
Closing Date: June 18, 2024.
1. What is the final deadline for the submission of watercolor works?A.October 14. | B.July 29. | C.June 18. | D.December 17. |
A.A silver medal. | B.A free membership. |
C.A chance to exhibit his entry. | D.A qualification to publish his work. |
A.It accepts entries in multiple types of media. | B.It charges the least for each artwork. |
C.It is most popular with emerging artists. | D.It is open to artists based in North America. |
A.At home. | B.In a car. | C.At a gas station. |
A.Give a history lecture. |
B.Take care of his brother. |
C.Lend him her notes. |
A.Last year. | B.Five years ago. | C.Six years ago. |
A.Giving suggestions. |
B.Making a shopping list. |
C.Celebrating a birthday. |
7 . The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes.
Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others.
In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities.
Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education.
A.What exactly are social emotions? |
B.The journey into mature emotion is quite easy. |
C.Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential. |
D.Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions. |
E.This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs. |
F.Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills. |
G.Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health. |
It was Christmas Eve morning, and I awoke with a mission: to find my lost cat, Baby-Girl. As I got ready, I could hear icy rain pelting the windows. I said a quick prayer for Baby-Girl. She was out there somewhere in the storm, I could just feel it. Sure, it had been six months since she’d gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles, after all.
I grabbed Baby-Girl’s cat carrier and loaded it into the car, then asked my dad to drive me to the shelter, hoping she’d been found. “Sharon, you have to be realistic,” my dad said as we headed to the garage. “She’s been gone too long. You’re not going to find her.” Dad was the family’s resident “realist,” which meant he spent a whole lot of time trying to prepare me for the worst. “She’s either been hit by a car or been taken in by someone who found her.” “Don’t you believe in Christmas miracles? Well, I just have a feeling,” I said. Dad raised an eyebrow as he climbed into the driver’s seat.
At the shelter, the woman at the front desk greeted my dad warmly. “Good to see you again, Mr Dillion! Still looking for the cat?” Dad forced a smile. A staff member took us to see the cats. “When did she go missing?” the women asked. “Six months ago.” “And was she chipped (芯片)?”No, I had to admit, Baby-Girl was not. The staffer noticeably winced at the words. “When we get unchipped cats, they’re put up for adoption after three days,” she explained. “Even if your cat was brought in, she’s probably gone by now.”
We walked through rows of cages. My eyes scanned cats of all shapes and sizes. None of them was my Baby-Girl. Then I noticed a room farther back. I pushed ahead. “Sweetheart, that’s where they keep the cats that just came in,” Dad said. “Your cat wouldn’t be in there.”
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。“It doesn’t hurt to look!” I said.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Back home, the rest of the family welcomed Baby-Girl.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A.To apply for a credit card. | B.To start a savings account. | C.To open a checking account. |
A.Outside a gallery. | B.Inside a stadium. | C.Beside a bookstore. |