1 . Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path.
Extend product lifespan (寿命).
Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors.
Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.
A.Eat more sustainably |
B.Fix what you have instead of replacing it |
C.The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonus |
D.As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to rise |
E.Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your area |
F.Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off |
G.While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change |
2 . Opening Times of the British Museum
For everyone’s safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum premises. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30.
The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 &26 December, but open every other day of the year.
Gallery opening times
Museum galleries are open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30, and most are open until 20: 30 on Fridays. Closing starts from 17: 20 (20: 20 on Fridays).
Bank holiday opening hours
The Museum is closed only on bank holidays that fall on 1 January or 25 & 26 December. The Museum is open as normal on all other bank holidays. Please note, however, that the availability of free tours and talks may be substantially reduced on public holidays.
Great Court opening times
The Great Court, including the Information Desk, is open daily 09: 00 — 18: 00 and until 20: 30 on Fridays. The Ticket Desk is open daily from 09: 00 — 17: 00 and until 19: 45 on Fridays.
Fridays open late
The following galleries are open until 20: 30 on Fridays (except Good Friday).
Africa: The Sainsbury Galleries Room 25
Americas: North America Galleries Room 26
China, South Asia and Southeast Asia: The Joseph E Hotung Gallery Room 33
Chinese jade: The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery Room 33b
Medieval Europe: The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 40
School times at exhibitions
Exhibitions are sometimes closed to the public for exclusive school views, please look at exhibition ticket pages for dates.
Temporary gallery closures
Galleries may occasionally be closed for maintenance or long-term refurbishment (翻修).
1. What should be stored before you enter the British Museum?A.Small bags. | B.Wheeled bags. | C.Personal items. | D.Rucksacks. |
A.At 10: 00 on 1 January. | B.At 17: 00 on 25 December. |
C.At 18: 00 on Fridays. | D.At 20: 30 on Bank holidays. |
A.On weekends. | B.Only on Sundays. |
C.On all bank holidays. | D.School viewings have been arranged. |
3 . Do you remember reading an article called Kouji in middle school? In it, a kouji performer, specializing in vocal mimicry, creates lifelike performances of various sounds using just his mouth, with the stage having only a table, a block of wood on it, a chair and a fan.
Originating from ancient China, the art of kouji involves skillfully using movements of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue to produce sounds that mimic birds, animals, and various other noises in the world. It is often combined with story-telling during performances. In 2011, kouji was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
According to the IHChina website, traditional kouji is becoming endangered due to the rapid development of electronic audio. However, Cao Quyang, a 28-year-old inheritor, has found a solution by combining kouji with beatboxing, achieving a perfect combination of traditional and modern performance art.
Cao started learning kouji in 2016 when she wanted to bring something original to her B -box performance. "As a former percussionis (打击乐器演奏者), I'm sensitive to rhythm, so I integrated the kouji techniques I learned into beatboxing and created my own unique style in my area of expertise." she added. For example, when mimicking environmental sounds like wind, Cao can use her mouth to weave beatboxing into it, making the sound of the wind stronger and more rhythmic." The addition of beatboxing brings more musical expression to kouji performances, making the stories more vivid and appealing to today's young audiences." said Cao.
In addition to kouji and beatboxing, Cao can also play the Chinese drums, drum set, and piano, as well as DJ. "Innovation is not difficult for me. To me, innovation is simply expressing something that people don't understand in a way they do," said Cao, "As long as it combines tradition and modernity and allows the public to appreciate the beauty of tradition through innovation, I'm willing to do it."
1. What does the article tell us about kouji ?A.It involves five parts of the human mouth. |
B.It originated in the Western Han dynasty. |
C.It usually mixes sound mimicry with storytelling. |
D.It received national heritage status in 2001. |
A.By developing a new form of art. |
B.By employing it to compose pop songs. |
C.By including digital effects in her performances. |
D.By combining it with percussion instruments. |
A.Visual appeal. | B.Emotional depth. |
C.Mimicry accuracy. | D.Rhythmic complexity. |
A.It presents challenges and risks of failure. | B.It is a means of beautifying the old. |
C.It is a way to bridge understanding. | D.It serves as a form of self-expression. |
1.活动的时间和地点。2.活动内容(至少3个)。3.活动的意义。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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We all know the characteristic
Genetic mutations are the likely cause,
1. Where did the woman leave her purse?
A.At the cinema. | B.At the restaurant. | C.At the shop. |
A.Her credit card. | B.The photo of her son. | C.The cash. |
A.To cut down the expenses. | B.To kill the spare time. | C.To learn gardening. |
A.The woman. | B.The man’s father. | C.The woman’s brother. |
A.On the street. | B.In the library. | C.In the teaching building. |
proceed;breakthrough;desperate;ease;convey;welfare;purchase |
2. With the right learning method, make the best of time, and you will make a progress.
3. We’re not ensured whether we still want to continue with the game.
4. He took a part-time job to help reduce his parents’ financial burden.
5. He tried to express his thanks, but opened his mouth and could say nothing.
6. Countless nights, he was dying to attain answers from books.
7. Our government is committed to taking responsibility for the happiness of China, which is also everyone’s duty.