1 . Last week, four speakers shared, at the Skoll World Forum, why they find themselves smiling in spite of everything.
Ava Duvernay
I don’t believe that all of the problems are happening to us. I believe they’re happening for us. Lonnie Holley is a wonderful artist who uses waste material to create artworks. He says we shouldn’t think of it as garbage. Rather, it can be turned into something new.
Mahali Hlasa
I love my family. I was brought up in a very close family. Of course we fight, but we also laugh together. We share all the joys and the pains and find comfort in that. When I want to be happy, my family is always there for me. With these people who I love, I know that I am safe.
Rodrigo Paris Rojas
I find optimism in villages and slums (贫民窟). That’s because despite the difficult environment around them, they still come together and celebrate at different times of year. They bring so many smiles and so much joy. When I see that, I say, “I have more money and more education than them, but they’re way happier than me. ”So I find optimism in those ways of celebrating life and building community.
Edgard Gouveia Jr.
I’ve found optimism among kids — Black, white, poor, rich. They play. They enjoy life. They connect. It’s only later that they learn about differences and start to behave differently. But when I see how they interact as children, it’s all about playfulness. Even during war times or in very poor neighborhoods, I see kids finding ways to create joy among themselves.
1. What is Lonnie Holley?A.An artist. |
B.A consultant. |
C.A teacher. |
D.A waste collector. |
A.Charity and voluntary work. |
B.Positive thinking and creativity. |
C.Money and comfortable life. |
D.Family life and close relationship. |
A.Don’t send children to schools. |
B.Try to grow up as slowly as possible. |
C.Being playful is still important in adult life. |
D.It is necessary to help kids affected by wars. |
1难忘的经历;
2. 铭记的原因。
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My Fondest High School Memory
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3 . Four unique European music traditions that are protected by UNESCO
Inuit drum dancing, Greenland
In 2021, UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) recognised Greenland’s Inuit drum dancing and singing as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of humanity. The drum dance typical of the tradition can be performed by one dancer alone or accompanied by a group of people singing songs about love, humour and hunting.
Uilleann piping, Ireland
Uilleann piping was included in the UNESCO’s list in 2017. It involves playing Irish music on a particular type of bagpipe (风笛) known as the “uilleann”. It is a highly developed and complex instrument, with some functions that cannot be found elsewhere. It often accompanies music played at weddings and parties, and it’s been passed on through several generations of Irish musicians.
Kaustinen folk music, Finland
In 2019, UNESCO added to its list Finland’s Kaustinen folk music, a tradition where the violin, with or without accompanying instruments, is played by ear. The style is characterised by rhythms or accents that make it easy to dance to. The 250-year-old tradition is played during wedding parties, public concerts and at music festivals in the small village of Kaustinen.
Fado, Portugal
Fado music, which originated in Portugal in the early 19th century, is now a symbol of Portuguese culture and tradition. It combines poetry and music to create a sometimes sorrowful, and always passionate melody, usually performed by a solo singer accompanied by guitars. It was included in the UNESCO’s list in2011.
1. What is a feature of the uilleann?A.It is easy to play. | B.It is played by ear. |
C.It is highly developed. | D.Its functions are common. |
A.Fado. | B.Uilleann piping. | C.Inuit drum dancing. | D.Kaustinen folk music. |
A.An instrument ad. | B.A culture website. |
C.A history textbook. | D.A music festival poster. |
I had ordered many gifts online for the upcoming Christmas. One day,when the doorbell rang, I was sure some of the packages arrived. I opened the door,but only to find a beautiful little dog sitting on the floor. It looked up at me with her big,cute eyes. I looked around, but there was no one in sight. It was obvious that someone had found the puppy somewhere and intentionally left her outside the door.
The lovely dog was a timely Christmas gift for me,indeed. The year marked a turning point in my life. In September,my husband was offered a new job in Africa. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer journalist,I decided to relocate with him. While my husband was busy with his work,I didn’t know what to do anyway. I felt isolated,homesick and lacking purpose. We lived in a house near a river that cut across an expansive grassland. With few people around,I would take my camera and wander around,photographing aimlessly every day.
So we adopted the abandoned dog. My husband called her“our little angel”and I named it accordingly. Angel seemed to be very happy with us and she turned out to be a perfect companion for me. Always by my side,she enjoyed exploring the shady bushes and mysterious tunnels all over the grassland. Encouraged by her curiosity,I decided to explore,too.
There was a deep cave near our house and I had been eager to explore it. The only way in was narrow and slippery. I had promised my husband that I wouldn’t do it unless he was around. But he was always busy. With Angel as my companion,I figured that it was time to stretch the rule a little bit.
One day, I equipped myself with a good flashlight and carefully walked down the dark cave. Suddenly, Angel,who had been following me closely,rushed ahead and disappeared into the darkness.
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A few seconds later, it brought back a little bird.
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During the recovering process, I took many photographs of the little bird.
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1. 推荐活动项目; 2. 说明理由。
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Dear Li Hua.
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yours faithfully,
David
6 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A new on-campus pizza delivery service called Cougar Crust opened to students at Brigham Young University. The name came from polling (征询) student groups,
Everything at Cougar Crust is house-made and can be delivered
“Cougar Crust will continue to expand in on-campus delivery locations
Tiapson said,“We want to ensure that we can consistently make a great product,even if a large number of
Once celebrated as “the sport of kings”, polo (马球), a unique sport with ancient roots,
Different cultures developed similar games and, over time, polo evolved
During the 1930s, the modern version of the sport enjoyed a period of
Polo’s noble and warrior-like characteristics have won it many
Published by the Cultural Relics Press, the book gives a detailed introduction to polo in China, with photos of artifacts and events, and an engaging storyline
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8 . For years, secret gifts had been a holiday essential in Stephanie Levinson’s classroom at San Fernando Elementary School in Los Angeles County. A teacher in a
Then something unexpected happened, and the district
Levinson knew she had to do something. But with her limited
Five minutes later she got a text from a neighbor. “I’m looking at your wish list,” the
Christmas comes once a year, but
A.separate | B.disadvantaged | C.big | D.dangerous |
A.busy | B.full | C.hard | D.quiet |
A.managed | B.agreed | C.expected | D.needed |
A.thought of | B.applied for | C.put off | D.switched to |
A.responsibilities | B.threats | C.difficulties | D.changes |
A.sheltering | B.buying | C.running | D.decorating |
A.practice | B.interest | C.goal | D.complaint |
A.experience | B.money | C.time | D.space |
A.safe | B.active | C.warm | D.brave |
A.tolerate | B.enjoy | C.sense | D.fight |
A.apology | B.appeal | C.welcome | D.invitation |
A.message | B.report | C.notice | D.letter |
A.reopened | B.corrected | C.recommended | D.separated |
A.promise | B.duty | C.wish | D.function |
A.waiting | B.learning | C.resting | D.giving |
The day I started working out with my personal trainer, Teresa, I told her that overall, I wanted to get in shape and get stronger. More specifically, I wanted to lose 10 pounds by swimsuit season.
“Good, you have both long-term and short-term goals,” Teresa said. “That will help keep you motivated.” Then she warned, “I’m going to push you pretty hard, Sue. And you’re going to have to push yourself, too.”
She had. And so had I. Yet here I was at the gym, months later, the same old Sue with the same weight. I looked in the mirror and said, “I’m still so fat. It’s too hard for me to lose 10 pounds.” 1 wasn’t feeling very motivated. “Let’s start with something different today,” Teresa said.
I thought she was going to show me a new exercise. Instead, she took something small and green out of her pocket. A rubber band(橡皮筋). Teresa took my right arm and placed the band onto my wrist, a determined look on her face. “This will solve your problem,” she assured me. I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to ask, “How is this rubber band going to help me get in shape?”
“Your weight is not your biggest problem,” Teresa said. “What’s really holding you back is that you’re always putting yourself down.” I knew that better.1 had grown up constantly comparing myself to others, and I fell short every time.
Teresa said she was tired of hearing all the negative words I directed at myself. “Your negative thinking is a bad habit, and it’s time to break it,” she declared. The plan was simple. Every time I thought or said something that put myself down, I was supposed to pull the rubber band—hard—and break free from that negative mindset.
I agreed to try the rubber band. Then I left the gym and drove home. A pile of mail was waiting. I looked through it. There was an official-looking letter from my bank, 1 tore open the envelope. It was an overdraft(透支的) notice. One of my checks had bounced because I’d been late putting money into the account. My cheeks burned when I saw it was the birthday check I had sent to my niece. I really messed up now! How could I be so stupid?
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That was when I remembered what Teresa said I needed to do.
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Seven days after trying the rubber band, I got ready for my appointment with my trainer.
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1. 你的经历;
2. 你的感悟。
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The Importance of Using Body Language Properly
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